Pokemon Unite is an Upcoming MOBA Game But the Release Date is…

If you’ve been looking for more games to play but particularly the ones you can enjoy whenever you find yourself a bit of free time, this could be worth waiting for. The folks over at The Pokemon Company unveiled a new multiplayer online battle arena (MOBA) game called Pokemon Unite.
What Do We Know About Pokemon Unite Thus Far?

You may think you know Pokémon…but you’ve never seen a battle like this!
Experience exciting 5-on-5 matches in #PokemonUNITE, a new strategic team battle game for Nintendo Switch and mobile devices!
Here’s your first look at some gameplay footage 👀 ⬇ pic.twitter.com/mgJLjZYKC7
— Pokémon (@Pokemon) June 24, 2020

As it is a MOBA game, it will play out similarly to DotA 2 and League of Legends. Instead of selecting a hero or a champion, gamers will pick a Pokemon at the start of the game, and slowly unlock new abilities as the game progresses. No word yet on items, buffs, and equipment.
The game will be developed by Tencent’s TiMi Studios. For those of you who aren’t aware, this is the same studio that has worked on Call of Duty Mobile. It will follow a 5-on-5 team-based format in a multi-lane map, and it will be “free-to-start”.

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Pokemon Unite will be coming to the Nintendo Switch, Android, and iOS complete with cross-play support. However, no release date has been mentioned yet. We will be reporting more on this as soon as information becomes available so stay tuned.
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Pokdepinion: Well, it’s simple in concept but whether this is just another lazy attempt at another MOBA game based on a popular franchise is yet to be seen. Hopefully, it turns out better than expected.
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Here’s the hidden cost of using Avast’s free antivirus

In this day and age, it’s pretty common practice for companies to use your data in exchange for free services. This has gotten Facebook and various other famous services in hot soup, but you probably didn’t expect your antivirus software to do the same. Yep, Avast and AVG were caught redhanded for data collection via their browser extensions, but their free antivirus applications also do the same.
Avast does allow you to opt out of sharing your data with Avast’s subsidiary, Jumpshot Inc when installing the software. They also tell you that the data will be de-identified and aggregated to protect your privacy, but they do not exactly tell you how in-depth the collected data can go.
According to PCMag, the data drills down to each individual click that a user makes, and the exact time of those said clicks too. Such data may not seem interesting to us, but to corporations who are amassing activity logs of their users, it would be quite easy to trace specific users across the internet.

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Everything you search will also be tracked by Jumpshot, including the searches you may have done on a lonely night. In essence, pretty much everything you do online is tracked by Avast’s subsidiary, Jumpshot, and is sold to companies like Unilever, Nestle Purina, and market research firms like GfK.
Is this a price you are willing to pay for “security”?
Pokdepinion: YOU WERE SUPPOSED TO DESTROY THE SPYWARE, NOT JOIN THEM!
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This is your second chance to get ASUS’ GeForce GTX 1650-powered laptop for RM2999!

If you missed the last promotion involving ASUS’ GeForce™ GTX 1650-powered gaming laptops, don’t worry. On 8th October until 10th October, you will get a second chance to get your GeForce™ GTX 1650 laptop from just RM2999.

The ASUS TUF Gaming FX505D and ROG Strix G are once again on promotion, and you will be getting ASUS ROG Merchandise via a Spin & Win mechanic with your purchase as well, just like the earlier promotion. As usual, the freebies are while stocks last, and the laptops themselves are also available in limited quantities, so act quick.

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Now you might ask how fast is the GeForce™ GTX 1650? While it is the baby of the NVIDIA Turing family, the GeForce™ GTX 1650 is up to 70% faster than last generation’s GeForce™ GTX 1050, and up to 2.5x faster than a GeForce™ GTX 950M. If you are upgrading from a laptop with these GPUs or older, you will be seeing a massive boost in performance.

Here are the specifications of the laptops:

ASUS TUF Gaming FX505D-TBQ222T
ASUS ROG Strix G G531G-TAL236T

Processor
AMD Ryzen™ 5 3550H, 4C/8T, up to 3.7 GHz, 12nm
Intel® Core™ i5 9300H, 4C/8T, up to 4.1 GHz, 14nm

RAM
4GB DDR4 2400 MHz (upgradeable up to 32GB)
4GB DDR4 2666 MHz (upgradeable up to 32GB)

Storage
512GB M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe SSD
512GB PCIe Gen3 x2 NVMe SSD

Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce™ GTX 1650 4GB GDDR5
NVIDIA GeForce™ GTX 1650 4GB GDDR5

Display
15.6″ FHD, 60 Hz
15.6″ FHD, 120 Hz refresh rate

Weight
2.2 kg
2.395 kg

Price
RM2999 (SRP: RM3199)
RM3499 (SRP: RM3799)

Freebies
ASUS ROG Merchandise
ASUS ROG Merchandise

Where to buy
Gloo
Notebook Plaza
Gloo
Notebook Plaza

Don’t miss this chance as there’s no knowing when the next promotion will come!
Pokdepinion: Really tempted to get the ROG Strix G model just because of the looks of it…
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Spotify Premium Mini plans are now 25% cheaper

The Spotify Premium Mini plans were announced more than two months back, with from RM1 per day and RM3.90 per week plans. It offered an ad-free experience on one mobile device, with up to 30 song downloads. The uptake might not have been that great on it, as it ended up being more expensive than the regular Spotify Premium plan if you just decided to subscribe to the weekly plan for a whole month.
The updated pricing for Spotify Premium Mini starts from RM0.75 per day, or RM2.90 per week, which is about 25% more affordable across the board. It seems that this isn’t one of those limited time offers, and it does make sense to bring down the cost of Spotify Premium Mini, considering its limitations as compared to the regular Spotify Premium plans.

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Aside from the device limitation and also limited song downloads, Spotify Premium mini also limits your audio quality to just 160kbps, which is half that of the other Spotify Premium plans. This is the same maximum audio quality as you can get with the free plan, so you are essentially just paying for unlimited skips, no ads and also the ability to play songs in any order.

Now, you will be paying RM11.60 per month, if you decide to keep the Spotify Premium Mini active for a month. Considering that the Spotify Premium Individual plan costs RM14.90, this is actually pretty reasonable if your smartphone is your primary audio source. Still, I think Spotify should probably consider making Spotify Plus a thing.
And since you are here, why don’t you give our Pokde.net Playlist a listen?
Pokdepinion: Probably still makes more sense to just get the individual plan, especially if you plan on listening to Spotify on your PC as well.
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U Mobile to Open Preorders for iPhone 14 Lineup

U Mobile is set to offer the most advanced iPhone lineup ever with four iPhone models: iPhone 14, 14 Plus, 14 Pro and 14 Pro Max. Beginning 16 September 2022, customers will be able to preorder the devices through U Mobile store with availability as follows:

Model
Availability

iPhone 14
23 Sept 2022

iPhone 14 Pro
23 Sept 2022

iPhone 14 Pro Max
23 Sept 2022

iPhone 14 Plus
7 Oct 2022

For more details, visit U Mobile’s website here.

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Pokdepinion: Get ready, iPhone users – though I’d say the Pro version is a much better upgrade compared to standard models this time.
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MasterBox NR200P Sakura Limited Edition available for RM449 in Malaysia

The MasterBox NR200 series are pretty interesting cases, promising an easy-to-build experience even for first timers dabbling in SFF builds. Now, the new MasterBox NR200P Sakura Limited Edition comes as a unique option adorned with the famed beauty of the cherry blossoms, or sakura.

In this special edition case that’s only produced in limited quantities, the entire case is finished in a beautiful pink hue, with cherry blossoms decorating both the tempered glass and vented steel side panels, as well as the iconic front panel. Aside from the visual distinction, the MasterBox NR200P Sakura Limited Edition is identical to the standard MasterBox NR200P.

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That includes support for SFX-L power supplies, mini-DTX motherboards, 280mm radiators and a total of seven fans to allow you to build a beast of a machine clad in the beautiful chassis that is the MasterBox NR200P Sakura Limited Edition. It will even come with the riser cable to help you orient the GPU in a vertical position if you prefer.

The MasterBox NR200P Sakura Limited Edition is available now in Malaysia, priced at RM449.
Pokdepinion: This case has to go with the unique Yeston graphics cards… No other graphics card suits it.
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Noctua NH-U12A Review — who knew a 120mm air cooler can beat 240mm AIOs?

Introduction

The Noctua NF-A12x25 were impressive fans, with silent operation while still delivering excellent performance. The next step was of course to design a cooler to take advantage of it, thus the birth of the Noctua NH-U12A. Instead of the five heatpipe design of the preceding Noctua NH-U12S, Noctua did the unthinkable and crammed SEVEN heatpipes into the Noctua NH-U12A. For comparison sake, the flagship Noctua NH-D15 has only six. Will we see the king of air coolers dethroned?
Unboxing

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Noctua doesn’t go with striking colors and vibrant visuals, instead sticking to their basic white and brown color scheme. It’s distinctive, and any enthusiast worth their salt would already be able to recognize Noctua’s brown by now.

In the box is yet another box, under which lies the cooler itself.

The contents are very rich, with the new Noctua SecuFirm 2 mounting system supporting everything from the AMD FM1 socket all the way up to the Intel LGA2066 HEDT socket. There’s also low noise adapters, a PWM splitter cable, a huge tube of Noctua NT-H1 thermal paste and even a metal Noctua case badge. Really good stuff.
Appearance

While most of their competition has succumbed to the RGBae craze, Noctua is steadfastly maintaining their brown colored fans across their range. The Noctua NH-U12A also maintains the same utilitarian look, with the whole heatsink gleaming in silver. Bare aluminium and nickel-plated copper. I do wonder if having bare copper would have complemented the brown fans though.

Taking a look from the top, the Noctua NH-U12A’s no-nonsense design is even more apparent. With the exception of the Noctua emblem on the fans and heatsink, the rest mean business. It’s one thick cooler too, so you should check if your motherboard has room for it.

You can see that the cooler is slightly offset to maximize compatibility with most platforms. I say most, because we did run into some issues with our Intel X99 (LGA 2011v3) motherboard. You can also see the very simple fan clips that Noctua uses for all their coolers. As the Noctua NF-A12x25 fans feature thick rubber vibration dampeners at every screw hole, there really is no need for more complex fan mounting mechanisms. You can really see that Noctua follows the K.I.S.S. (Keep It Simple, Stupid) ideology to a fault when it comes to the Noctua NH-U12A’s aesthetics.

We see the copper baseplate here on the Noctua NH-U12A is nickel-plated, just like the rest of Noctua’s lineup of air coolers. It is machined to very fine tolerances, as you can see it is almost a mirror finish here. The seven heatpipes run through here, wicking heat away from your processor’s IHS.
Specifications
Noctua NH-U12A

CPU socket compatibility
Intel LGA 115x, LGA 2011, LGA2066
AMD AM2 ~ AM4 / FM1 ~ FM2+

Heatsink dimensions
125 x 58 x 158 mm (without fan)
125 x 112 x 158 mm (with fan)

Heatsink Weight
760g (without fan)
1220g (with fan)

Fan(s)
Size
120 x 120 x 25 mm

Quantity
2 pcs

Speed
450 ~ 2000 rpm

Airflow
60.1 CFM (max)

Air pressure
2.34 mmH2O (max)

MTTF
>150 000 hours

Noise
22.6 dBA (max)

Included accessories
Noctua SecuFirm 2 mounting system
2 x Noctua NF-A12x25 PWM 120mm fans
2 x Low-Noise Adaptor
4-pin PWM y-cable (splitter)
Noctua NT-H1 thermal compound
Noctua Metal Case-Badge

Warranty
6 years

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CPU
Intel Core i7-5820K @ 4.125 GHz

Motherboard
ROG Rampage V Extreme

GPU
ASUS ROG Strix RX 480 8GB GDDR5 OC Edition

Memory
4 x 4GB Kingston HyperX Predator 3000 MHz CL15

Storage
250GB Samsung 850 EVO 2.5″ SATA SSD
512GB Plextor M9PeY PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe AIC SSD
256GB Toshiba M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe SSD

Power Supply
Cooler Master V850

Testing Methodology
Our Intel Core i7-5820K CPU will be clocked at 4.125 GHz, with a Vcore of 1.11V set in the BIOS. The thermal paste of choice will be the MasterGel Maker, sponsored by Cooler Master. To test the performance of CPU coolers, we run LinX 0.6.5 for 40 minutes, with a problem size of 23118. The fan(s) (and pump(s), if available) will run at maximum speed to gauge maximal performance. Ambient temperatures are fixed to 25°C, in an air-conditioned room. Noise levels are recorded approximately 50cm away from the bench rig.
Installation

Noctua’s SecuFirm 2 mounting system is probably one of the most straightforward to install. And on the LGA2011v3 socket, it’s even more simple as you won’t have to fiddle with a backplate. Just mount the standoffs, and slip the bracket onto the standoffs.

After securing the bracket, you will have to screw the cooler down with two screws. You will have to take the fans off the Noctua NH-U12A, as they sit right above the screws. With that said, once you are done screwing the two screws in, you can then put the fans back on. Remember how we said the cooler is slightly offset?

That design is perfect if you use an LGA115x or any of the supported AMD platforms, where the offset will make room for the DIMM slot closest to the socket.

However on the X99 platform where we have RAM on both sides of the socket, the second fan on the Noctua NH-U12A does obstruct the first slot on the rear set of DIMM slots. There no clearance issues with the first PCIe slot to speak of, as this is a rather compact 125mm wide cooler after all.
Performance

This is where it really gets interesting. The Noctua NH-U12A performs as well as some of the liquid AIO coolers we have tested. It really surprised us that Noctua managed to design a smaller, but better performing cooler, than the much more substantial Noctua NH-D15.

Even when it comes to noise levels, the Noctua NH-U12A is also ridiculous silent. It’s marginally noisier than the Noctua NH-D15, but I can’t hear the difference at all. If you are looking to build a really quiet rig, this should be one of your top choices.
Conclusion
The Noctua NH-U12A is not cheap, at $99.99 (~RM418.73). It is $10 more expensive than a Noctua NH-D15, but if we were to put a price on the ability to fit it on almost every motherboard while also getting better cooling performance, it would definitely be a lot more than just $10. How often do you see an air cooler that matches 240mm liquid coolers and yet run this quiet? And then there is the fact that you can forget about pumps failing and leaks… Some will definitely consider the peace of mind priceless. While we forsee users of the Noctua NH-D15 not seeing a point in upgrading to the Noctua NH-U12A, it does make for a great upgrade from the Noctua NH-U12S or Noctua NH-U14S, or basically any other 12cm and 14cm air coolers in the market.

Our thanks to Noctua for sending us the Noctua NH-U12A for review purposes.
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HUAWEI Is Looking For EMUI 9.0 Beta Testers For nova 3 And nova 3i

If you are a user of a HUAWEI nova 3 and nova 3i user, well HUAWEI is looking for you. You can be the first batch in Malaysia to test out the new EMUI 9.0, albeit in beta testing.
HUAWEI nova 3 & nova 3i EMUI 9.0 Beta Test
The new update will let you test out the AI-led experience with EMUI 9.0. In addition, it will provide system speed enhancement, greater AI capabilities, and more.
Already available for beta testing, all you need to do to join the test is to follow the steps below;

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Click on this link (first come first served basis)
Install and login
Join project when it’s ready
Wait for the beta testing to be rolled out on 5th December 2018

EMUI 9.0 was introduced with the newest flagship device from the company, the Mate 20 series. For more information on the latest EMUI version, you can click on the link here.
Pokdepinion: Though it has been some time since I’ve used a HUAWEI device, it’s good to see that the company is still supporting older devices. Of course, you wouldn’t want to be left behind with all the new updates they have to offer.
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Lenovo Launches New Lenovo Qreator 27 Monitor For Digital Creators

Lenovo Malaysia has just released the new Lenovo Qreator 27 monitor which is meant to cater more towards content and media creators. The 27-inch monitor features a 4K Smart Crystal Sound display that offers gorgeous visual and audio effects and has a near bezel-less ‘infinity screen’ design.
Lenovo Qreator 27: Made for content creators

The Lenovo QReator 27 monitor sports a minimalist look and is available in Iron Grey with a metallic chrome finish. The monitor also comes with a TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort certification which helps in maintaining eye comfort when using the Qreator 27 monitor. Furthermore, the monitor offers 10-bit colour depth, 98 per cent DCI-P3 colour gamut, and the support of over one billion colours. Through this users can see colours the way they are meant to be seen, making editing simpler and more authentic.

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The Lenovo Qreator 27 monitor offers a multitude of ports including a Type-C port, two USB 3.0 ports, an HDMI port, and a DisplayPort. There is even a wireless charger built into the base of the monitor that is Qi-certified with 15W fast charging. Productivity can also be easily managed with the unique Smart Power function that optimises power consumption by identifying which compatible devices are charging when tethered to the monitor to allow the right amount of power distribution to each.
The Lenovo Qreator 27 is now available at all Lenovo Exclusive Stores nationwide and authorised online retailers on Lazada and Shopee. The monitor’s retail price starts from RM2,599. You can also get the Qreator 27 monitor for RM217 monthly instalments for 12 months if you purchase the monitor through the Lenovo Malaysia official website.
Pokdepinion: This does look like the perfect companion for content creators with all the awesome features and ports fitted into this pretty-looking monitor. My personal smartphone doesn’t support wireless charging but even I can appreciate Lenovo including the feature straight onto the base of the monitor.
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Radeon Pro 500 Series introduced for iMac; 5K Computing power house coming!

Last year we shared how Apple was featuring AMD Polaris GPU to their Macbook Pro. Today, AMD has announced that they are expanding their family of high-performance, power-efficient Polaris-based GPUs with the unveiling of Radeon Pro 500 series graphics, that are now available in the updated iMac from Apple.
The highest of the Radeon Pro 500 Series packs 36 Compute Units that accounts to 2304 stream processors and delivers up to a staggering 5.5 TFLOPS of performance. That’s plenty of raw power under the hood for digital creative industry professionals.
That’s not all. What are iMacs if they don’t fuel your fun? iMac models, specifically the ones equipped with Radeon Pro 580 graphics are powerful enough to drive VR experiences and deliver stunning graphics in the most visually demanding games too.

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Both 21.5-inch and 27-inch models shall harness Radeon Pro 500 Series graphics to provide support for GPU acceleration through OpenCL across various creative applications such as Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, Photoshop, Foundry’s Nuke and Mari, Autodesk Maya and Maxon’s Cinema 4D.
It is incredibly satisfying to see the capabilities of Radeon Pro 500 series in elegant form factors and enabling amazing content creation, gaming and VR experiences. Radeon Pro 500 Series graphics are enabling new generations of makers with compute-accelerated creative tools and new APIs, bringing their imaginations to life in ways like never before. Raja Koduri, senior vice president and chief architect at AMD’s Radeon Technologies Group
Content creators have very demanding needs that often sets great challenges for manufacturers. Having technologies such as this solves their problems, allowing them to continue creating and bring virtual world into reality.
Pokdepinion: Seems like Apple is getting more and more comfy with AMD graphics. Previously, the Macbook Pro had some pretty big issues in terms of performance, which I hope have been ironed out before this implementation.
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Apex Legends Cheaters Are Starting to Get Permanent Bans on a Hardware Level

Having cheaters in battle royale or even multiplayer online games in general isn’t exactly surprising. When it’s not dealt with however, things can get out of hand pretty fast and scare the player base away completely. Now, we are starting to see actions being taken by Respawn Entertainment for their popular battle royale game, Apex Legends.
According to a report on Daily eSports, several cheat sharing forums have discussed that people have begun getting punished for their cheating ways. However, this is not your normal account suspension. If a player is caught cheating, both the player as well as his / her PC will banned.

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Furthermore, if there is another account created from that same hardware, the account is then flagged and banned within 30 minutes of use. Someone was able to grab a screenshot of one cheater that was banned and shared the image to Reddit, as seen at the top of this post.
Of course, players will always try to find a way to circumvent the hardware ban. Cheaters are pretty clever themselves and will anticipate moves made by developers. Of course, there will be a bunch of them that will be angry.
Daily eSports stated that websites will sell some of the cheats that were being used for up to USD $150, depending on the program. Some of the websites offering these cheats have even stated that the cheats are undetectable, yet purchasers of said software are still being flagged and unable to play Apex Legends on their PC again.
Source: Daily eSports
Pokdepinion: Cheats will ruin the fun for every other player out there. I hope all of them will get banned sooner or later.
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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080, RTX 3070 and RTX 3060 Ti LHR cards officially announced

After much rumors of the LHR cards, and GIGABYTE quietly releasing the GeForce RTX 3060 Rev. 2.0 cards, NVIDIA has finally officially announced the Lite Hash Rate series. The lineup comprises of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080, GeForce RTX 3070 and GeForce RTX 3060 Ti.
It seems that NVIDIA didn’t mention the refreshed GeForce RTX 3060 presumably due to the fact that the card already had a hashrate limiter during its initial introduction. NVIDIA has made it clear that the current crop of cards in the market right now will not have the hashrate limiter, and only the newly manufactured cards will have the halved ETH hashrate.

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The new cards featuring the refreshed GeForce RTX 30 series GPUS will tout the LHR identifier to help customers know what they are getting. This might mean that you will most probably find the non-LHR GPUs being able to be sold for much higher prices to miners than the upcoming batch.
NVIDIA mentions that the GeForce RTX 3080, RTX 3070 and RTX 3060 Ti LHR GPUs will start shipping in late-May.
Pokdepinion: Will we finally be able to get GeForce RTX 30 series cards at MSRP?
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Parasite Eve Trademark Filed by Square Enix in the UK

It appears that the folks over at Square Enix have filed for a trademark on Parasite Eve in the United Kingdom. This move was preceded by the same trademark being filed in Europe sometime in November 2018.
For those of you who aren’t aware, Parasite Eve is an action role-playing game with horror elements that was first released for the original PlayStation in March 1998. The game follows rookie police officer Aya Brea over a six-day span in 1997 as she attempts to stop Eve, a woman who plans to destroy the human race through spontaneous human combustion.

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It’s worth noting that Parasite Eve never had a European release. While some may think that this is an indication of a remastered or remake of the game coming soon, what’s most likely happening here is that they will port over the original game via the PS one Classics for the PAL region sometime soon. However, chances of a remake happening isn’t exactly zero.
On another note, Square Enix has also trademarked Secret of Mana and Final Fantasy Adventure in the United States.
Source: Siliconera
Pokdepinion: Personally, would love a remake of Parasite Eve for current generation gaming. It was creepy as heck, which would make for an interesting spectacle with the visuals that are possible today. Of course, I would prefer Xenogears but thinking back, there’s just so many gems on the original PlayStation console.
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Resident Evil Infinite Darkness Coming To Netflix This year

When it comes to survival horror games, Resident Evil is one of the biggest game franchises out there. With that said, its coming to Netflix this year through an original CG anime series, RESIDENT EVIL Infinite Darkness.
RESIDENT EVIL Infinite Darkness to arrive on Netflix
The series will launch exclusively on Netflix and it is produced and supervised by Capcom’s Hiroyuki Kobayashi, who happen to be responsible for a number of titles in the Resident Evil franchise.
They have shown a teaser where we can see Leon S. Kennedy as well as Claire Redfield, indicating of their coincidental reunion at the White House. If you’re wondering about the storyline of RESIDENT EVIL Infinite Darkness, here it is, courtesy of Netflix:

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In 2006, there were traces of improper access to secret Presidential files found in the White House’s network. American federal agent Leon S. Kennedy is among the group invited to the White House to investigate this incident, but when the lights suddenly go out, Leon and the SWAT team are forced to take down a horde of mysterious zombies.
Meanwhile, TerraSave staff member Claire Redfield encounters a mysterious image drawn by a youth in a country she visited, while providing support to refugees. Haunted by this drawing, which appears to be of a victim of viral infection, Claire starts her own investigation. The next morning, Claire visits the White House to request the construction of a welfare facility. There, she has a chance to reunite with Leon and uses the opportunity to show him the boy’s drawing.
Leon will be voiced by Nick Apostolides and Claire will be voiced by Stephanie Panisello, who fans will know from the reimagined Resident Evil 2 from 2019.
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Pokdepinion: I’m not the biggest fan of the Resident Evil franchise but this looks like something worthy to watch. Let’s hope I’m not wrong though.
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Restore files hidden in USB drive due to virus

Have you ever encountered a problem where your files are hidden in your USB drive? Open your drive and it’s as if it is blank, but you can clearly see space is used. Or you may be able to see .lnk files. I once got my external HDD infected with a virus that caused me this issue after I lent it to my roommate back in matriculation to copy some games from his friend. I was so shocked to see nothing in my drive. It contained a lot of my games, movies, memories, you name it. But no p0rn. Definitely no p0rn. Antivirus found no problems with my drive but yet I can’t see my files.
So I Googled around, and found that this was a common problem. The most commonly given solution was

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Open Command Prompt (CMD) as an Administrator.
Navigate to the drive whose files are hidden and you want to recover.
Type attrib -s -h -r /s /d *.* and hit Enter.

After doing this, looking like a wannabe hacker pecking away at my friend’s laptop while he looks on curiously, I managed to see my files temporarily. After I ejected the drive thinking I was successful, my friend mentioned he wanted to copy a movie from my external. Upon plugging it back in, the files were visible, but translucent, as if it’s a hidden file made visible through settings.
So I Googled some more, finally discovering HFV (Hidden Folder Virus) Cleaner Pro — A Small Utility programmed to destroy Win32:Atraps-PZ[Trojan]

If this is the first time you heard about this software, open the utility and click no when it asks you whether you want to put a password to secure the software. After that, all you have to do with this is to Browse for the infected drive and press Delete Virus, and Unhide Files. If you suspect your computer may be infected, you can also disinfect your C:\ drive.
You can also hide your files with this software. Browse for the folder you want to hide, click Hide Files. Unless the viewer has set the computer to view system protected files, your files will be well hidden even if they enable the “view hidden file” option.
There are also options to run at startup, start in tray, auto scan as soon as a USB drive is plugged in. This can help you from getting infected in the future and also save you the few moments of panic staring at the empty drive when you knew damn well it was filled with some files you wanted to use.
This was quite a life-saver for me time and time again. Helped a few friends to regain their files too. This virus often lurks in public computers in libraries. There are quite a few other software that can do the same thing, but this is my preferred tool. While it doesn’t seem to do any apparent permanent harm to the computer’s and the infect drive’s files, it can cause a lot of grief to the unsuspecting victim.

Featured image taken from hackyshacky.com

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MySejahtera Data Breach: 3 Million Personal Data Downloads Without Authorization

A recent Auditor General Report has revealed that personal data of over 3 million users on the MySejahtera app were taken without authorization.
MySejahtera Unauthorized Access

A recent report by the Auditor General Report 2021 Series 2, released on 6th January 2023, revealed that personal data from three million MySejahtera users had been downloaded without authorization back in 2021. The unauthorised download was made by a single MyVAS Admin account with Super Admin access, which was approved by the Ministry of Health (MoH).

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Although MySejahtera has a total of 882 administrator accounts, only 56 of them were MyVAS Admin accounts, and all 56 users have been individually identified by the MoH. Curiously, the report noted that the misused Super Admin account was created with the approval of the MoH in the first place.
The account responsible for the unauthorized download performed the action through the Vaccine Admin section of the MySejahtera platform. This section of the platform is where administrators can download and upload vaccination appointments, records, and exclusions from or to the platform’s database. Administrators can also update and delete vaccination records via this section as well.
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The report indicated that data was siphoned from the platform from 28th to 31st October 2021, over five different IP addresses, according to an e-mail that was sent by KPISoft to the National Security Council (MKN) on 2nd November 2021. However, the National Audit Department could not determine the exact data fields that were downloaded by the account. After the account was blocked, the National Cyber Security Agency (NACSA) was informed of the incident before a police report was made on 5th November 2021. However, this incident is still under police investigation.
It should be noted that two sale listings were found on a well-known database marketplace forum claiming to have data that was sourced from MySejahtera. One was listed in October 2022 and claimed to contain around 700,000 lines, while the other was put up in January 2023 and featured the raw MySejahtera data with around 12.8 million rows, as well as a separate database that was cross-referenced with the electoral roll from the Election Commission (SPR).
The MySejahtera data listings were sold for USD $250 (RM1,101) and USD $4,800 (RM21,140), respectively. It is unclear whether these listings were related to the unauthorized download made by the Super Admin account.
It has been over a year since the incident was reported to the police, and it remains unclear whether the authorities can pinpoint the perpetrator. The MySejahtera data breach highlights the importance of securing personal data and implementing stricter data protection regulations. It also reminds us to be cautious about our personal information and where it is stored.
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Pokdepinion: Seeing this happen is one thing, but having it happen over two years ago is a bit alarming. Why wasn’t it disclosed earlier? There’s definitely something odd about this case.
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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 30 series mobile GPUs leaked

The dust has yet to settle on the desktop GeForce RTX 30 series GPUs, but it seems like leakers have now turned their attention towards the mobile GPUs instead. The GeForce RTX 3070 Max-Q, RTX 3080 Max-Q and RTX 3060 mobile GPUs have been spotted on a specifications list provided by a manufacturer to pre-order their upcoming laptops featuring the Ampere GPUs.

What’s interesting to note is that there are no GeForce RTX 3080 and GeForce RTX 3070 in the non-Max-Q configurations in this list. It is understandable that the GA102 might be a bit too much for laptops, considering that the GeForce RTX 3080 and its 10GB of GDDR6X memory pull in excess of 300W, but the GeForce RTX 3070 which sports a 220W TGP should be quite easily cooled by today’s high performance laptop designs.

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We might be looking at some thin-and-light gaming laptops here, which will explain the Max-Q configurations, but then again the CPUs offered range all the way up to an Intel Core i9-10980HK. We have seen the processor appear in relatively thin laptops, although they definitely do not allow the processor to fully stretch its legs. Speaking of which, the fact that the GeForce RTX 30 series will not arrive with the 11th Gen Tiger Lake-H processors does seem quite disappointing. I was hoping to see PCIe 4.0 in laptops. Like real PCIe 4.0 x16, not just a meagre 4 lanes.
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Pokdepinion: To be honest, AMD’s lack of presence in the mobile GPU segment does irk me a little. I wonder if we will see another similar scenario this time around…
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realme C3 to launch in Malaysia on 3rd March

Considering an entry level smartphone? The realme C3 is launching here in Malaysia on 3rd March 2020. Interestingly, the realme C3 we are getting here in Malaysia isn’t the Indian version which was launched earlier last month. Instead, we are getting a triple camera version that’s available in both India and Thailand.
The version we are getting is probably more interesting, as it comes with a triple camera setup instead of the dual-camera configuration seen on the Indian realme C3. It also comes with a fingerprint scanner, yet another feature that’s lacking on the Indian variant.

Internally, both variants of the realme C3 feature similar specifications with a Helio G70 and 5000 mAh. Up front the 6.5″ HD+ display is also maintained. Here are the specifications of the realme C3 launched in Indonesia.

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realme C3 (Indonesia variant) Specs

Helio G70, octa-core up to 2.0 GHz, 12nm FinFET
3GB RAM
32GB storage (expandable via microSD)
6.5″ HD+ display
12MP f/1.8 + 2MP f/2.4 macro + 2MP f/2.4 depth sensor
5MP f/2.4 selfie camera
5000 mAh battery
realme UI
Rp 1 699 000 (~RM520)

Overall, the realme C3 is looking like a strong contender to the realme 5i, and to be honest I do wonder if that was entirely intentional. Also, with four phones already certified by SIRIM, will realme launch all four in one go or will the realme 6 series arrive in a separate event? Well, you can find out for yourself as realme Malaysia will be livestreaming their launch event!
Pokdepinion: The realme C3 definitely has the potential to compete against pricier Snapdragon 665 smartphones…
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NVIDIA signs multi-million dollar deal with Samsung for more RTX 30 series GPUs

NVIDIA has reportedly signed a deal worth “hundreds of billions of won” with Samsung to manufacture more GeForce RTX 30 series GPUs. While previously NVIDIA was reportedly going to use TSMC’s manufacturing instead in 2021, I guess the supply issues that AMD is facing made NVIDIA reconsider their decision.
This contract is a big win for Samsung as the Korean company was previously reported to be offering huge discounts to attract fabless chipmakers to manufacture their chips with them instead of TSMC. With NVIDIA and Qualcomm being the two high-profile chipmakers that made the jump from TSMC to Samsung, Samsung might have just proven themselves a worthy alternative to TSMC.
NVIDIA’s decision to go with Samsung might be spurred by not only Samsung’s more attractive pricing in light of TSMC’s wafer price increases, but also Samsung’s ability to deliver chips faster. While TSMC’s yields are excellent thus far, the Taiwanese foundry is inundated with orders from AMD, which makes their latest Big Navi GPUs, Vermeer CPUs and also the chipsets for the latest Xbox and PlayStation consoles on the TSMC 7nm process.

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Despite reports of yields on the Samsung 8N process being unsatisfactory, I guess with Samsung’s relatively low number of orders as compared to TSMC still allows them to churn out more chips for NVIDIA than TSMC, even with the superior yields in TSMC’s favor.

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 30 series GPUs are in high demand, not only from gamers, but also from the cryptomining community. If NVIDIA decided to go with TSMC, they might not be able to fulfill the demand. At the rate the Ampere GPUs are flying off the shelves, I don’t think NVIDIA wants to risk it.
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Pokdepinion: Hopefully NVIDIA GPUs won’t be in so short supply next year!
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Assassin’s Creed III Remastered Confirmed for Nintendo Switch

After word spread on the internet about Assassin’s Creed III Remastered possibly coming for the Nintendo Switch, it has since been confirmed to be true as shown at Nintendo Direct.
After being listed on Ubisoft’s official website earlier this week, the Nintendo Switch version of Assassin’s Creed III Remastered was made official during the Nintendo Direct. Just like how the game will on the other platforms, the Nintendo Switch version will boast the same combination of the base game of Assassin’s Creed III, The Tyranny of King Washington DLC, and the spin-off game Assassin’s Creed Liberation.
Assassin’s Creed III Remastered: Players will embody Connor, a master Assassin born of the beauty and brutality of 18th century America. As a bloody revolution draws near, your tribe is threatened by a powerful group seeking to crush the American Revolution and control the thirteen colonies. Shocked into action by the devastation of your village, you pledge your life to the cause of freedom and embark on a decades-long quest to achieve it.
The Tyranny of King Washington: Explore an alternate history where one of America’s greatest heroes, George Washington, succumbs to the temptation of infinite power. The new King is born and his reign leaves no one untouched. Players must return freedom to the land by dethroning the tyrant our hero once called a friend.
Assassin’s Creed Liberation Remastered: Follow Aveline’s story as she battles Spanish forces in the American south to win freedom for her land and people. A woman of conviction, Aveline fights for freedom in 18th century New Orleans, a city on the brink of a rebellion as the Spanish Empire imposes its new rule. Embark on an epic journey that will take her from the crowded streets of New Orleans to voodoo-haunted swamps and ancient Mayan ruins.
So what makes the Nintendo Switch version different? Just one thing really; release date. While the other platforms are getting it on 29th March 2019, this version will be coming out later on 21st May 2019. That’s roughly eight weeks of difference but nothing too bad.

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Be sure to check out the trailer for the game at the top of this post, courtesy of the folks over at Ubisoft.
Pokdepinion: I was a bit surprised when they demo’d the game at Nintendo Direct as it did seem to lag a bit. I would guess that the additional eight weeks will be used to further optimize the game to make it run as smooth as possible on the system.
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Win A HUAWEI Watch GT Runner With HUAWEI’s Virtual Running Event

Interested in winning a brand new HUAWEI Watch GT Runner for yourself? Love running? Well HUAWEI Malaysia has recently announced of their first ever running event with the Run! Run! Runner! Virtual Running Event where you stand a chance in grabbing the smartwatch yourself.
HUAWEI Watch GT Runner Virtual Running Event
The HUAWEI Watch GT Runner is now available for purchase in the country and in conjunction with that, they are hosting the running event. They are calling all enthusiast runners from beginner to professional to join the run to win the smartwatch and many more prizes.
If you are interested in participating, you may follow the steps below:

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Register yourself here
Put on your running gears and run for 10KM (cumulative) between now till the 20th of December 2021
When you complete your 10KM run, you are able to get an e-medal and a RM100 off HUAWEI Online Voucher for HUAWEI Watch GT Runner.

For extra prizes, you can screenshot and share the lit up ‘Run! Run! Runner!’ e-medal on your Facebook account with caption about the running event and include hashtags #RunRunRunner #HUAWEIWatchGTRunner #huaweihealth and tag @HUAWEMOBILEMY.
The contest is available for all Malaysians ages 18 years and above. For more on the latest tech and gaming news plus reviews, stay tuned to Pokde.net.
Pokdepinion: I can’t say that I’m a runner myself but if you are, why not join in on the fun? Who knows, you might even win one for yourself.
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The latest Genshin Impact 2.8 leak reveals the new kit for upcoming character Yelan, and the Fading Twilight Bow coming your way for free. Here’s what you need to know.
Genshin Impact 2.8 Leak Shows New Yelan Kit And A Free Bow

Fading Twilight
Substat – Energy Recharge
This weapon will come with 1 of 3 buffs. Each of the 3 buffs will increase the DMG dealt by the character by [6%/10%/14%] / [7.5%/12.5%/17.5%] / [9%/15%/21%] / [10.5%/17.5%/24.5%] / [12%/20%/28%] respectively. (1/2)
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Renowned Genshin Impact leaker UBatcha has recently revealed on Twitter that there will be a new weapon coming to players in the future for free. It’s called the Fading Twilight bow, which has an Energy Recharge substat. It also has 3 buffs that will increase the amount of damage being dealt.
Besides that, upcoming character Yelan has her entire kit leaked out as well. However, there is still a chance that miHoYo might make some changes as we get closer to launch but for now, here are all the details:
Let’s first talk about normal attacks. If off-field for 5s, she receives a ‘status’, reducing the charging time for her next charged attack by 80%. Charged attacks deal AoE Hydro damage that scales off HP.
For E, press to sprint a little, and hold for a rush sprint state (with special effects). For every enemy hit during this sprint, there is a 34% chance for her to gain the aforementioned ‘status’ at the end of the sprint.
For Q, summons a thing that fights for you (similar to Xingqiu Q), damage scales based off HP.
Passive 1: Increases max HP based on number of characters in party that are of different elements. Increases by 6/12/18/30 respectively.
Passive 2: After using Q, characters on the field receive 1% damage increase, 3.5 times per second, max 50.
C1: E charges +1 C2: Q shoots an additional bullet, deals Hydro damage that is 20% of HP, once every 3s C4: E marks an enemy, +10, 25s, 40 C6: When using Q, normal attack shots become the same as the special status charge shots. But the attack speed remains the same as that of normal shots and you don’t need to make charged shots. It is counted as CA, and deals 130% of damage of unbuffed charged shots. This effect is removed after 6 shots or 20 seconds.
Q uses 70 energy, E can be used once per 10s. In summary, according to this version of her kit, Ayato is s***.
Genshin Impact is currently available for the PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Android, iOS, and PC. A Nintendo Switch port of the game is currently still in development.
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Pokdepinion: If anything, I expect balance changes as opposed to huge changes within the kit like a new skill to replace. Even then, that’s under the assumption that all of the details are accurate. We’ll just have to wait and see for now.
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Fake MSI Afterburner was hosted on a website impersonating MSI’s official page

MSI Afterburner is the go-to graphics card utility, be it for monitoring or for overclocking. It is probably due to this popularity that certain malicious individuals decided to create a fake MSI webpage to host a fake version of Afterburner to lure in unsuspecting users to download their software.
At the time of writing, the page that MSI mentioned was already taken down. However since it has already been done, there’s always the possibility that other unscrupulous individual/organization tries to release fake versions of popular software to trick users into downloading their malicious software.
For those who has not tried MSI Afterburner, you should. The utility provides both NVIDIA and AMD users with the ability to tweak the clocks for their GPU and memory, and also create custom fan profiles.

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It is also brand agnostic, so while the name is MSI Afterburner, you can use it with any graphics card out there. MSI bundled the utility with the popular RTSS monitoring software as well, so you can create an OSD to keep tabs on your system at all times.
If you want to check it out for yourself, the official webpage to download MSI Afterburner is at https://www.msi.com/Landing/afterburner/graphics-card. The actual link to download the tool is currently down due to routine maintenance, but you will be able to get the latest version of the real MSI Afterburner there.
Pokdepinion: You should always download software from the official webpages anyway, especially if it is a free tool like MSI Afterburner.
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Leak Shows Samsung May Return to Removable Batteries for Smartphone

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In the past, mobile phones and smartphones had removable batteries. Slowly, more and more companies have shifted towards non-removable batteries, which has now become common. Recent leaks have shown that Samsung may return to removable batteries for their smartphones in the future.
Samsung Removable Batteries for Smartphone
A particular Samsung smartphone model, SM-A013F, is shown to have removable batteries. This is an entry-level smartphone that is believed to tbe the Samsung Galaxy A01e. This would indicate that the Korean giant is indeed bringing back a good ol’ feature, but whether it will be limited to just this smartphone or similar range devices is yet to be seen.
From what we know thus far, the SM-A013F is currently in development, and has a 3,000 mAh battery capacity along with up to 32GB internal storage. The release of this model could just be enough to cause a chain reaction in the industry, and may entice other companies to consider bringing back the old feature.

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We will be reporting more on this as soon as information becomes available so stay tuned.
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Pokdepinion: I miss having this as a standard. While battery life in general has improved immensely, being able to carry a spare battery around is kinda neat. Not to mention, it’s easy to fix any potential battery issues ourselves.
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TSMC reportedly looking at a 25% price increase on chips

As if the shortage isn’t bad enough, all our electronic devices may just get even pricier. TSMC is reportedly considering raising wafer prices by 25%, which will be a huge increase in terms of costs for TSMC’s customers like AMD, NVIDIA and Apple.
TSMC was reportedly selling each 12″ wafer for $1634, so a 25% bump will see it go up by around $400. That’s pretty significant.
We can probably expect the chipmakers to transfer the costs over to consumers as well, so we can safely expect our gadgets to cost around 25% more. TSMC is currently overloaded with orders, so I guess raising the prices might be a good way to “motivate” their clients to consider other lesser foundries to make their chips at a lower cost.

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The price increase will probably affect the prices of chips from AMD and also stuff like the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series S/X, which are all manufactured on TSMC’s 7nm process. Qualcomm and Apple also manufacture their chips there, so we might also be looking at pricier phones in the near future.

However other reports also hint that TSMC will still be favoring their long-time partners, and will probably only charge the higher prices for newer or short-term clients.
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Pokdepinion: Maybe Samsung’s foundry will be more popular soon.
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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 and Z Flip5 Rumoured to Launch Earlier than Expected

Rumours suggest Samsung will launch the Galaxy Z Fold5 and Galaxy Z Flip5 earlier than their predecessors to improve Q3 earnings. They are expected to use the same M12 OLED material-based displays as before.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 and Z Flip5 May Launch Earlier than Expected

Samsung is rumoured to unveil the Galaxy Z Fold5 and Galaxy Z Flip5 2-3 weeks earlier than their predecessors in late July. According to Korean publication The Elec, the early launch is an effort to improve Q3 earnings for the company. While Samsung has not confirmed or denied this rumour, leaked renders have given a sneak peek of what the foldables might look like.

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The publication claims that some parts of the two foldable smartphones, such as the new droplet-style hinge, are already 2-3 weeks ahead of schedule due to the early launch. However, the production schedule of some other parts remains similar to last year.

Furthermore, The Elec suggests that the Galaxy Z Fold5 and Galaxy Z Flip5 will use the same M12 OLED material-based displays as the Fold4 and Flip4, rather than the M13. This is in contrast to Google’s upcoming Pixel Fold, which is expected to use the newer M13 display technology.
While Samsung has not yet made any official announcement about the Galaxy Z Fold5 or Flip5, rumours suggest that the company is preparing to launch these devices in late July. It remains to be seen whether Samsung will confirm these rumours or stick to its previous launch schedule for its foldable smartphones.
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Pokdepinion: Earlier is fine as long as both the hardware and software are stable on release. Early product launches are usually seen in a negative light but if anyone can pull it off, it’s certainly them.
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Battle Arena eSports Club Officially Launched; Dedicated to Improve eSports in SEA

Battle Arena has officially been launched, one of the biggest eSports clubs in Malaysia as well as Southeast Asia. It’s pretty awesome.
Battle Arena eSports Club Officially Launched

The folks over at Gen Arena Sdn Bhd has officially launched Battle Arena. It is said to be the biggest eSports club in Southeast Asia, at over 17,000 square feet with high-end gaming equipment ready to fire up., on the 5th floor of Jaya Shopping Centre in Seksyen 14 Petaling Jaya.

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Over at Battle Arena, there are over 114 PCs with quite a bit of firepower packed inside.  All of the PCs are said to be running at least on a GTX 1060 6GB along with powerful CPUs and a decent amount of RAM. They have private rooms, large rooms equipped with sofas and large TVs, and even single-user streamers’ pods fully equipped with everything you need to stream games on Twitch, YouTube, and Facebook.
There are 2 premium VIP rooms that come with large touchscreen TVs with Fingerworks software for in-depth game analysis and discussion, designed for competitive teams looking to train at the venue.
Jian Hong, Business Development Manager at Battle Arena, said:
We aim to come up with new ways to change the way people view eSports, bring about more publicity and awareness about eSports and the fact that playing computer games can be a legit career path, and that gaming talent can make big money out of gaming.
We also want to set the stage by using our premise to host gaming events and change the way people see eSports. This is the future of eSports.

The prices and memberships available at Battle Arena is as seen above. It’s important to note that the registration fee will immediately go into the card as redeemable credit, so it’s not to say that you’ll be paying the amount just for the membership.
It is expected that the venue will be a place where major tournaments will be held in the future, improving the industry in Malaysia as well as Southeast Asia.

Pokdepinion: Well, another major eSports arena has finally appeared. Hopefully the market doesn’t get saturated by this type of thing, and I really hope this does well enough so we can see more awesome eSports stuff here in Malaysia.
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Counter-Strike: Global Offensive Breaks Concurrent Player Record on Steam

Over the weekend, Counter-Strike: Global Offensive reached a new all-time high in concurrent players on Steam. As rumours about a new Counter-Strike game emerge, it’s clear that CS:GO is still a top choice for competitive FPS fans.
Counter-Strike: Global Offensive Sets New Concurrent Player Record on Steam

New cool number – 1.4 million concurrent players in @csgo, how long will this streak last? 🤔https://t.co/gTpUv0LQVr pic.twitter.com/reXhLnqnFH
— Gabe Follower (@gabefollower) March 11, 2023

Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (CS:GO) has set a new all-time high in concurrent players on Steam, hosting more than 1.4 million players this past weekend. Despite being released in 2012, CS:GO continues to be the most populated first-person shooter on Steam, with consistent high player numbers on weekends. The game’s biggest competitor on the platform is Dota 2, which is another big hit from Valve.

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Recently, dataminers found Counter-Strike codes inside a Dota 2 update, fueling rumours around the development of a new game. Leaks suggest that the next Counter-Strike title will be based on the Source 2 engine, or alternatively, the current CS:GO could be moved to the new engine. It was previously reported that a beta version of Counter-Strike 2 may be released this month and could be developed by previous Counter-Strike veteran developers.

These rumours seem to have caused gamers to flock to CS:GO this past weekend. If a new game is released, it remains unclear what will happen to the current CS:GO and ongoing esports tournaments. Transitions to new engines and entirely new games can be challenging for such a large community, as seen with the recent transition from Warzone to Warzone 2.
Valve’s own transition to CS:GO had its own rough patch, with the company initially releasing the game on both consoles and PC before abandoning the console version to focus on PC. Regardless, the recent surge in CS:GO players is a good sign for Valve, indicating that after ten years, CS:GO remains a top choice for competitive FPS fans.
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Pokdepinion: Whether it’s a new engine in an existing game or a completely new one, it’s certainly one to be excited about. I can’t wait to see what Valve has in store this time.
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Sales for HUAWEI Smartphones Surge by 50% in Q1 2019

If you still think that Apple is standing on the top of the world for smartphone sales, then this will definitely shock you. It appears that HUAWEI smartphone sales have surged by 50% in the first quarter of 2019 compared to the final quarter of 2018. This meant that the company has managed to capture 19% share of the global smartphone market, which is their best achievement yet.
At the same time, Apple iPhone sales have dropped by 30% while Samsung has dropped 8% year-on-year. This data was published by research firm IDC, who also mentioned that HUAWEI is within striking distance of Samsung at the top of the global market as it has already surpassed Apple and their iPhones.

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IDC Program Vice President Ryan Reith said:
This new ranking of Samsung, Huawei, and Apple is very likely what we’ll see when 2019 is all said and done.
HUAWEI first surpassed Apple in market share in 2018, but the latest figures now show a wider spread between the two companies. IDC attributed the growing success to a “well-rounded portfolio targeting all segments from low to high.”
It’s no secret at this point that U.S. officials have advised Americans against the use of HUAWEI products and services, even pressuring allies to ban their 5G telecommunications equipment, due to “security risks” and potential spy activity. The company has repeated denied those claims, citing that they would not engage in any form of espionage or provide data to the Chinese government.
Source: CNBC
Pokdepinion: The company has come a long way from just selling simple technological products to being the giants that they are today. Let’s see where 2019 will take them.

[UPDATE]: HUAWEI will still continue supporting all existing HUAWEI and HONOR smartphones!
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[Computex 2019] ASUS ZenBook Edition 30 and ZenBook 13/14/15 announced

If you have been following us, we reviewed the ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX433) earlier this year which was technically Q4 2018 model. Four months later and we are already presented with an upgraded version of it. The latest ZenBook 13 (UX334), ZenBook 14 (UX434) and ZenBook 15 (UX534) laptops now feature the ScreenPad 2.0, completing the line-up of hardware honing this technology.

The ScreenPad itself is definitely going to exhilarate the experience of the ZenBook, but that’s not all that’s changed here though.

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All models feature a four-sided frameless NanoEdge display with 95% screen-to-body ratio, maximizing viewing area for the ultimate experience. This, combined with superior performance makes it a rather lovable laptop.

Under the hood, lurks 8th Generation Intel Core i7 quad-core CPUs, Nvidia GeForce GTX 1650 Max-Q graphics, 16GB RAM, PCIe SSDs and Wi-Fi 5, considering the highest end specifications.
Much like we explained in the VivoBook unveiling, the ScreenPad 2.0 has a larger 5.65-inches touchscreen in place of the touchpad that offers many new features and benefits. It also has the similar Quick Key that enables one-tap automation of complex keyboard sequences, Handwriting for natural text input, and Number Key for data entry.

In the aesthetics department, things are looking pretty much similar as its predecessor as all models feature the Zen-inspired spun-metal finish on the lid with the choice of Royal Blue anodized finishing, enhanced with gold lid logos and contrasting Rose Gold trim bar. The ErgoLift is definitely here to stay as it is proven comfortable for prolonged typing tasks.
ASUS ZenBook Edition 30
What drew our attention was actually the limited-edition ASUS ZenBook Edition 30 (UX334FL) which is ASUS way of celebrating 30 years of innovation. Inspired by the 2006 S6F Leather Collection, which was the world’s first laptop to incorporate genuine-leather panels, the ZenBook Edition 30 brings a twitch to that with a lid encased in luxurious Pearl White genuine Italian leather, hand-crafted and hand-stitched for perfect fit appearance.
The Rose Gold anodized diamond-cut edges and trim bar, accompanied by the exclusive 18-karat rose-gold-plated 30th anniversary logo on the lid, are eye-catching additions that give ZenBook Edition 30 a look of pure luxury.
The ZenBook Edition 30 also has a complete set of premium accessories, including a Pearl White mouse, a leather-look box and mouse pad, and a genuine-leather sleeve.

ASUS ZenBook 13 Specifications

Processor
Intel® Core™ i7-8565U processor
Intel® Core™ i5-8265U processor

Display
13.3″  FHD (1920 x 1080) NanoEdge display
178° wide-view technology
72% NTSC
Four-sided frameless design, up to 95% S/B ratio

Operating System
Windows 10 Pro
Windows 10 Home

Graphics
NVIDIA® GeForce® MX250, 2GB GDDR5 VRAM
Integrated Intel® UHD Graphics 620

Memory
8GB / 16GB 2133MHz LPDDR3 onboard

Storage
1TB PCIe® 3.0 x4 SSD or 512GB/256GB PCIe® 3.0 x2 SSD

Connectivity
Wi-Fi 5 (dual-band gigabit-class 802.11ac)
Bluetooth® 5.0

Cameras
3D IR HD camera

Interfaces
USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C™
USB Gen 2 Type-A (up to 10Gbps)
USB 2.0
HDMI
Micro SD reader
Audio combo jack

Touchpad
ScreenPad
5.65” FHD+ (2160 x 1080) Super IPS display
178˚ wide-view technology
Glass-covered for fingerprint and smudge resistance
Precision touchpad (PTP) technology supports up to four-finger smart gestures

Audio
ASUS SonicMaster stereo audio system, certified by Harman Kardon
Array microphone with Cortana and Alexa  voice-recognition support

Battery
50Wh 3-cell lithium-polymer battery
Up to 14 hours battery life

AC Adapter
65W power adapter, plug type: ø4 (mm)
(Output: 19V DC, 65W)
(Input: 100-240V AC, 50/60Hz universal)

Dimensions
30.2 x 18.9 x 1.79cm

Weight
With standard display: 1.22kg

ASUS ZenBook 14 Specifications

Processor
Intel® Core™ i7-8565U processor
Intel® Core™ i5-8265U processor

Display
14″  FHD (1920 x 1080) NanoEdge display, optional touchscreen
178° wide-view technology
72% NTSC
Four-sided frameless design, up to 92% S/B ratio

Operating System
Windows 10 Pro
Windows 10 Home

Graphics
NVIDIA® GeForce® MX250, 2GB GDDR5 VRAM
Integrated Intel® UHD Graphics 620

Memory
8GB / 16GB 2133MHz LPDDR3 onboard

Storage
1TB PCIe® 3.0 x4 SSD or 512GB/256GB PCIe® 3.0 x2 SSD

Connectivity
Wi-Fi 5 (dual-band gigabit-class 802.11ac)
Bluetooth® 5.0

Cameras
3D IR HD camera

Interfaces
USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C™
USB Gen 2 Type-A (Up to 10Gbps)
USB 2.0
HDMI
Micro SD reader
Audio combo jack

Touchpad
ScreenPad
5.65” FHD+ (2160 x 1080) Super IPS display
178˚ wide-view technology
Glass-covered for fingerprint and smudge resistance
Precision touchpad (PTP) technology supports up to four-finger smart gestures

Audio
ASUS SonicMaster stereo audio system, certified by Harman Kardon
Array microphone with Cortana and Alexa4 voice-recognition support

Battery
50Wh 3-cell lithium-polymer battery
Up to 14 hours battery life4

AC Adapter
65W power adapter, plug type: ø4 (mm)
(Output: 19V DC, 65W)
(Input: 100-240V AC, 50/60Hz universal)

Dimensions
31.9 x 19.9 x 1.69cm

Weight
With standard display: 1.26kg

ASUS ZenBook 15 Specifications

Processor
Intel® Core™ i7-8565U processor
Intel® Core™ i5-8265U processor

Display
15.6″  4K UHD (3820 x 2160) NanoEdge display
15.6”  FHD (1920 x 1080) NanoEdge display
178° wide-view technology
72% NTSC
Four-sided frameless design, up to 92% S/B ratio

Operating System
Windows 10 Pro
Windows 10 Home

Graphics
NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1650 Max-Q, 2GB/4GB GDDR5 VRAM
Integrated Intel® UHD Graphics 620

Memory
8GB / 16GB 2400MHz DDR4 onboard

Storage
1TB PCIe® 3.0 x4 SSD or 512GB/256GB PCIe® 3.0 x2 SSD

Connectivity
Wi-Fi 5 (dual-band gigabit-class 802.11ac)
Bluetooth® 5.0

Cameras
3D IR HD camera

Interfaces
USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C™ (display support)
USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-A (up to 10Gbps)
USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type-A (up to 5Gbps)
HDMI
SD card readers
Audio combo jack

Audio
ASUS SonicMaster stereo audio system
Array microphone with Cortana and Alexa4 voice-recognition support

Battery
71Wh 8-cell lithium-polymer battery
Up to 17 hours battery life4

AC Adapter
120W power adapter, plug type: ø4 (mm)
(Output: 19V DC, 120W)
(Input: 100-240V AC, 50/60Hz universal)

Dimensions
35.4 x 22 x 1.89cm

Weight
With anti-glare display: 1.55kg
With standard display: 1.65kg

ASUS ZenBook Edition 30 Specifications

Processor
Intel® Core™ i7-8565U processor
Intel® Core™ i5-8265U processor

Display
13.3″  FHD (1920 x 1080) NanoEdge display
178° wide-view technology
72% NTSC
Four-sided frameless design, up to 95% S/B ratio

Operating System
Windows 10 Pro
Windows 10 Home

Graphics
NVIDIA® GeForce® MX250, 4GB GDDR5 VRAM
Integrated Intel® UHD Graphics 620

Memory
8GB / 16GB 2133MHz LPDDR3 onboard

Storage
1TB PCIe® 3.0 x4 SSD or 512GB/256GB PCIe® 3.0 x2 SSD

Connectivity
Wi-Fi 5 (dual-band gigabit-class 802.11ac)
Bluetooth® 5.0

Cameras
3D IR HD camera

Interfaces
USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C™
USB Gen 2 Type-A (up to 10Gbps)
USB 2.0
HDMI
Micro SD reader
Audio combo jack

Touchpad
ScreenPad
5.65” FHD+ (2160 x 1080) Super IPS display
178˚ wide-view technology
Glass-covered for fingerprint and smudge resistance
Precision touchpad (PTP) technology supports up to four-finger smart gestures

Audio
ASUS SonicMaster stereo audio system, certified by Harman Kardon
Array microphone with Cortana and Alexa4 voice-recognition support

Battery
50Wh 3-cell lithium-polymer battery
Up to 14 hours battery life4

AC Adapter
65W power adapter, plug type: ø4 (mm)
(Output: 19V DC, 65W)
(Input: 100-240V AC, 50/60Hz universal)

Dimensions
30.2 x 18.9 x 1.85cm

Weight
With standard display: 1.29kg

Pokdepinion: Tell me you’re not falling for the ZenBook Edition 30! That white finishing is just lovely!
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Xiaomi has a pre-installed backdoor on every device

Previously, Nasi Lemak Tech discovered that some Xiaomi devices have adware built into MIUI. Now, Thijs Broenink has reverse engineered AnalyticsCore.apk, an app found on all Xiaomi devices. It seems like the app has access to information regarding your device, like the IMEI and even the apps you have on your device. This information is sent to Xiaomi’s servers.
The official statement is that it allows Xiaomi to update the device to improve your user experience, all while collecting data on your usage. Xiaomi receives this data every 24 hours, which is pretty frequent for “user experience improvement”. What’s even more worrying is that Xiaomi has the ability to “update” the apps on your device with their own version. While the aim is pretty noble, it does leave the door open for exploits from unsavory individuals.
On the MIUI forums, users have reported that the app reinstalls itself even after being deleted, and also consumes battery in the background. To ease your mind, Xiaomi’s spokesperson said: “Any APK without an official signature will fail to install. As AnalyticsCore is key to ensuring better user experience, it supports a self-upgrade feature. Starting from MIUI V7.3 released in April/May, HTTPS was enabled to further secure data transfer, to prevent any man-in-the-middle attacks.” Maybe it means less risk of hackers gaining access to your Xiaomi smartphone, but Xiaomi has full access to the apps on your device, and has the ability to install anything they want on your device.

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Will this bit of news turn you away from Xiaomi devices, or is the great value for money too nice to ignore?
SOURCE: TweakTown

Pokdepinion: I have stopped recommending Xiaomi devices to my friends and family, and this is all the more reason to avoid them.
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Epic Games is Giving A Bunch of Free Games This Christmas 2022

Calling all gamers, it looks like the Epic Games Store will have a bunch of free games up for grabs for this Christmas season.
Epic Games Store Christmas Giveaway

According to details shared by renowned leaker bilibili-kun from Dealabs, Epic Games Store will be giving out one free game every single day around Christmas time. To be precise, the date that was mentioned is 15th December 2022 to 10th January 2023.

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As for what games will be given away exactly, that is unknown at this point in time. We might get another leak shortly before they are being offered out, assuming the same thing from last year is going to happen again.
Either way, do take this information with a grain of salt. We will report more on this as soon as information becomes available so stay tuned.
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Pokdepinion: I’m just hoping there will be a lot of multiplayer games. This way, it would be easy to get more people to try out new games together, and Epic Games will be able to substantially increase the active player base instead of just having people claim the games and leaving immediately.
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Unsurprisingly, Overwatch 2 and Diablo 4 Are Getting Delayed

In a move that very little if any would find surprising, Blizzard Entertainment will be delaying the launch of Overwatch 2 and Diablo 4. Here’s what went down.
Overwatch 2 and Diablo 4 Delayed

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In a recent investor call, Blizzard has confirmed that both Overwatch 2 and Diablo 4 will be delayed to sometime in 2023. The reason for this is said to be a multitude of reasons.
As many of you may know, there has been many departures within the company given the revelation of its negative work culture. Furthermore, the director for Diablo 4, Jesse McCree, has also parted ways as a result of a lawsuit. Added together with the fact that Overwatch 2 executive producer left the company as well in September, things are certainly looking grim.
Unsurprisingly, the COVID-19 pandemic has also severely impacted the development progress of both Overwatch 2 and Diablo 4. After all, this affected many other game development studios as well with their respective projects.
It’s worth noting that Blizzard still plans on delivering “a substantial amount of content” in 2022. We have no indication as to what that would be but it certainly won’t be Diablo 4 and Overwatch 2. In the case of the former, it’s been in development for nearly a decade anyway so an extra year wouldn’t hurt.
In the case of the latter however, it’s a little odd since the game isn’t radically different from its predecessor so for it to get a delay, it certainly doesn’t inspire confidence. Hopefully, it does offer a lot to set it apart from its predecessor rather than coming out as a DLC of sorts.
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Pokdepinion: I am not surprised about this and I personally don’t have high hopes for it. I will still give it a try but I’m in no rush.
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[UNBOXING] ASUS ROG Strix GL503VS SCAR Edition Gaming Laptop

If you want an amazing gaming experience packed into an unassuming laptop, the ASUS ROG Strix GL503VS SCAR Edition is definitely the laptop for you.

We have gotten our hands on the highest end variant of the ASUS ROG Strix GL503, the ROG Strix GL503VS SCAR Edition. This variant comes with a GeForce GTX 1070 8GB GDDR5 under the hood, while letting you feast your eyes on the 144 Hz G-SYNC display.
The review will be up tomorrow, so stay tuned as we give the laptop a spin (literally) in our Pokde Studio.

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Specifications

CPU
Intel Core i7-7700HQ @ 2.8 GHz (up to 3.8 GHz Turbo Boost)

RAM
16GB (1 x 16GB SODIMM) 2400 MHz DDR4

GPU
Intel HD Graphics 630 (disabled for GSYNC)
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 8GB GDDR5

Storage
256GB Samsung PM961 M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe SSD
1TB 5400RPM FireCuda SSHD

Software
Microsoft Windows 10 Home
ROG Gaming Center
ROG Aura Core
ROG Sonic Radar III
ROG Sonic Studio III
ROG GameFirst IV
ASUS Giftbox

Connectivity
Realtek RTL8111 Gigabit Ethernet
Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 8265
Bluetooth 4.2
4 x USB 3.0
1 x USB Type-C (USB 3.1 Gen1, Thunderbolt 3)
SD card reader

Display
15.6″ FHD (1920 x 1080) IPS-level, 144 Hz G-SYNC, anti-glare display
1 x HDMI 2.0 ([email protected])
1 x mini Display Port 1.2

Audio
2 x 3.5W speakers with Smart AMP technology
1 x 3.5mm combo jack

Power
230W power adapter
62 Wh battery

Dimensions
384 x 262 x 254 mm

Weight
2.5 kg

Awed by the specifications? You will be even more impressed by the performance numbers put out by this baby. Stay tuned as we are wrapping up our review, and it will be ready for your reading pleasure tomorrow!
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As Samsung gears up for the release of its highly anticipated next-generation foldable smartphones, exciting rumours surrounding their features and capabilities continue to circulate. The latest speculation suggests that Samsung’s upcoming devices, the Galaxy Z Fold5 and Z Flip5, will boast the most impressive ingress protection in their class to date. This development marks a significant advancement in durability and reliability for foldable smartphones, ensuring enhanced resistance against dust and water. Let’s delve into the details of this exciting rumour and explore their progress in improving the durability of its foldable devices.
Samsung’s Next-Gen Foldables Rumoured to Feature Impressive Ingress Protection

According to a reputable tipster, Samsung has achieved an impressive IP58 rating for both the Galaxy Z Fold5 and Z Flip5. While it may not match the IP68 rating commonly found in most flagship smartphones, the IP58 rating sets a new standard for foldable devices. The “5” in the rating signifies excellent dust protection, while the “8” indicates a high level of water and humidity resistance. This means that the upcoming foldables will offer solid dust protection, even though the presence of moving parts related to the hinge prevents them from achieving the highest dust resistance levels seen in traditional flagship devices. Nevertheless, the IP58-rated ingress protection is a remarkable feat considering the intricacies and sensitivity of foldable hinges.

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Samsung’s ongoing commitment to enhancing the durability of its foldable smartphones is evident when we consider the progress made with each successive model. The initial Galaxy Z Fold launched without any specific ingress protection, leaving users cautious about exposing the device to dust or water. With the release of the Z Fold2, Samsung made minor improvements to the hinge to address dust accumulation concerns. The subsequent iterations, the Z Fold3 and Z Fold4, marked the first official inclusion of ingress protection ratings, but solely against water. Now, with the upcoming Z Fold5 and Z Flip5, Samsung aims to set a new benchmark by delivering an IP58 rating for superior dust and water resistance.

The Korean giant’s unwavering focus on durability and reliability in its foldable lineup has driven significant improvements over the years. The complex design of foldable devices necessitates innovative engineering solutions to address the challenges posed by moving parts and potential ingress vulnerabilities. By achieving an IP58 rating for the Z Fold5 and Z Flip5, Samsung showcases its commitment to refining and perfecting the foldable smartphone experience. This achievement not only enhances user confidence in the devices’ durability but also solidifies Samsung’s position as a leader in the foldable smartphone market.
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Pokdepinion: Samsung’s next-generation foldable smartphones, the Galaxy Z Fold5 and Z Flip5, are generating considerable excitement among tech enthusiasts, and the latest rumour regarding their superior ingress protection further adds to the anticipation. The rumoured IP58 rating for dust and water resistance would elevate these devices above their predecessors and other foldable competitors. Samsung’s relentless pursuit of engineering excellence has yielded significant advancements in foldable device durability, culminating in the IP58 rating.
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HUAWEI nova 3 Super Night Mode Update Out Now

HUAWEI has revealed that nova 3 users can now update their devices to get the Super Night Mode through a software update.
HUAWEI nova 3 Super Night Mode update

With the new update, it enhances the nova 3 to capture better quality low light images than before.

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The company has even claimed that you would not need to bring your tripod anymore to obtain a good Instagram-ready low light shots, which sounds quite confident of them.
With the nova 3 powered by AI, Super Night mode is also assisted with scene recognition, which automatically adjusts necessary parameters to help every photos to look better.
The HUAWEI nova 3 features a 24MP monochrome and 16MP RGB sensor with dual f/1.8 wide aperture lens as the main shooter of the phone.
Nova 3 retails at the price of RM1,919 and can be purchased at all HUAWEI Experience Stores, HUAWEI Online Store, authorized dealers and major telco partners. With every purchase, you will get a Nova VIP Privelege card that offers exclusive gifts and vouchers that is worth up to RM1,000.
Pokdepinion: Well personally, I’ve never used the device before. I’m not too sure on how well the new update will enhance the low-light photography experience.
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New VALORANT Champions Tour Game Changers Southeast Asia Announced

Riot Games Southeast Asia has announced the introduction of the VALORANT Champions Tour Game Changers Southeast Asia, a new series that will give women and other marginalised genders more opportunities and exposure inside the VALORANT Southeast Asia esports ecosystem. VALORANT Champions Tour Game Changers Southeast Asia will complement the current competitive season by creating a pro player circuit that reflects the region’s VALORANT community’s diversity and global nature, as well as the region’s player talent.
VALORANT Champions Tour Game Changers Southeast Asia explained

VALORANT Champions Tour Game Changers Southeast Asia, in cooperation with FSL, SEA’s leading women’s gaming circuit, will be a monthly series aiming at providing new possibilities and exposure for VALORANT’s marginalised genders to participate in the highest level of competitive play. The first event will take place online, with a monthly prize pool of USD5,000 (RM20,782.50). The series will feature 4 stages which include:

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FSL Open
A monthly open group stage tournament will be held, with eight teams advancing to the playoffs. Teams will participate in a best-of-three double-elimination format in the playoffs, with a best-of-five format in the finals. Teams will gain points and be placed on the FSL Open Leaderboard as a result of their efforts. The top three teams in each division will advance to FSL Elite.
FSL Open Overtime (September 2-5)
Teams finishing 4th through 19th on the leaderboard will fight for three FSL Elite qualifying spots.
FSL Wildcard (September 25 – October 3)
Teams that have not qualified for FSL Elite or are new to the circuit are welcome to compete. The top 2 teams will qualify for FSL Elite.
FSL Elite (October 23, 24, 30, 31)
In October, eight of the region’s best teams will compete for a prize pool of USD25,000 (RM103912.50), with the victorious team being dubbed the first VALORANT Champions Tour Game Changers Southeast Asia Champion.

Registration for this month’s FSL Open IV has begun and will close on June 24th. Individuals interested in participating can register here, and teams can vie for a spot in the group stages by registering here. The following are the future dates for the VALORANT Champions Tour Game Changers Southeast Asia Series:
FSL Open IV:

Registration: June 10 – 24
Open Group: June 26 – 27
Playoffs: July 1- 4

FSL Open V:

Registration: July 6 – 15
Open Group: July 19 – 21
Playoffs: July 29 – August 1

FSL Open VI:

Registration: August 3 – 12
Open Group: August 16 – 18
Playoffs: August 26-29

FSL Open Overtime: September 2 – 5
FSL Wildcard:

Registration: September 9 – 19
Playoffs: October 1-3

FSL Elite: October 23, 24, 30, 31
For more information on participant eligibility requirements, please refer to the FSL Game Changers rules and guidelines.
The upcoming FSL Open IV Playoffs will be broadcasted in English, Thai, and Bahasa Indonesia. The broadcast dates and times are:

Playoffs Day 1: July 1st from 8:00PM to 11:30PM GMT+8
Playoffs Day 2: July 2nd from 8:00PM to 11:30PM GMT+8
Semifinals: July 3rd from 12:00PM to 7:30PM GMT+8
Finals: July 4th from 12:00PM to 9:00PM GMT+8

The Playoffs will be live on FSL Twitch, FSL FPS Facebook (for English), FSL TH Twitch (for Thai), and FSL YouTube (for Bahasa Indonesia). Additional details on broadcasts will be released closer to the event.
For the latest updates on VALORANT Champions Tour Game Changers Southeast Asia, follow FSL on Facebook and Instagram, and for more information you can always contact FSL directly via their Discord channel.
Pokdepinion: This is pretty good. I think it’s high time that the esports scene has a lot more female representation as well as other genders and this VALORANT Champions Tour Game Changers Southeast Asia is the perfect opportunity.
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Samsung Might Remove 3x Telephoto Camera from Galaxy S24 Ultra

According to reliable tipsters, Samsung may remove the 3x telephoto camera from its upcoming Galaxy S24 Ultra and replace it with a variable folded telephoto with 3x to 10x zoom.
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra May Come Without 3x Telephoto Camera

S24 Series
– 4nm Exynos 2400(?)/ 4nm Snapdragon 8 Gen3
– 24/24+ GN3
– Ultra 3x direct telephoto deleted; 3-10x variable folded telephoto added
S25 Series
– 3nm Exynos 2500 / 3nm Snapdragon 8 Gen4
– GN3 retired
– New 200MP with lots of new technology
— Revegnus (@Tech_Reve) April 14, 2023

Samsung’s Galaxy S lineup has been a popular choice for smartphone enthusiasts, with the Ultra models in particular offering impressive camera setups. Since 2021, the Galaxy S Ultra models have come equipped with four rear cameras, including two telephoto units – a 3x telephoto joined by a 10x periscope telephoto unit. However, rumors suggest that Samsung may be shaking things up with the Galaxy S24 Ultra.

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According to reliable tipster Ice universe, Samsung may have removed the 3x telephoto unit from the Galaxy S24 Ultra and merged it with the periscope telephoto. While this information is not specific, another tipster claims that the company has replaced the 3x telephoto with a variable folded telephoto with 3x to 10x zoom.

Last December, Ice universe had claimed that Samsung would adopt a new solution for the telephoto sensor on the Galaxy S24 Ultra, and this 3-10x variable folded telephoto could be that solution. However, since we are still more than six months away from the phone’s unveiling, it’s important to take these rumors with a grain of salt and wait for further evidence.
The Galaxy S24 Ultra is expected to be a highly anticipated phone, and the potential change in the camera setup is sure to spark interest. Samsung’s move to remove the 3x telephoto unit and merge it with the periscope telephoto could result in a more streamlined camera system, making it easier for users to take high-quality photographs without switching between different lenses. Additionally, the inclusion of a variable folded telephoto with 3x to 10x zoom would be a significant upgrade, allowing users to capture stunning photos from greater distances.
With Samsung constantly innovating and pushing the boundaries of what’s possible with smartphone cameras, it will be interesting to see what other changes the company brings to the Galaxy S24 Ultra. As we approach the phone’s unveiling, more concrete details are sure to emerge, providing a clearer picture of what to expect from Samsung’s latest flagship phone.
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Pokdepinion: For a lot of people, the removal wouldn’t affect much. I mean, let’s be real here, how often do you take zoomed shots anyway? Most people would just use their smartphone for a quick snap and that’s about it.
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LG V30 Set For AI Features – All Set For MWC 2018!

LG Electronics have announce of their plans to introduce the first suite of AI technologies for their V30 at this year’s Mobile World Congress (MWC) in Barcelona, Spain.
LG V30 Set For AI
The new feature will be implemented and showcased first with their V30, their most advanced flagship smartphone to date. LG spent more than a year of research in focusing AI-based solutions, in order to deliver a intuitive user experience for their users. As you can probably figure out, it focuses on the camera and voice recognition.
Introducing Vision AI, which they claim to be the next generation of image recognition. With it, it automatically analyzes objects and recommends the best shooting mode from the phone’s mode, which includes: portrait, food, pet, landscape, city, flower, sunrise, and sunset.

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Angle of view, color, reflections, back lighting, and saturation levels are all taken into account as the phone analyzes images to determine what the camera is focusing on in order to recommend the best setting.
Another feature that it provides is shopping advice, in the sense that it can scan QR codes and then provide shopping options (where to purchase the item, lowest price, other similar products, etc).
In addition, the new feature includes exclusive voice commands. Working with Google Assistant, there are a total of 32 LG-exclusive Voice AI commands, which is an increase from their 23 commands at the back of last year.
Despite focusing on the LG V30, certain AI features will not be limited to new LG models only, but also to existing LG smartphones through over-the-air updates, meaning no one is left out.
Pokdepinion: The news is really an interesting one. Quite excited to see what else is the brand new implementation of AI will bring to their devices in the future. Sadly their flagship devices aren’t being sold here in Malaysia. Here’s to hoping for that change.

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