ASUS ROG Rapture GT-AX6000 Review Fast and Secure , you will never get Lag with this Router.

Fast , Secure and you will never Lag while using this ROG Rapture GT-AX6000 Router . When it comes to gaming , latency is the most important part regardless if you’re playing a fast paced game or slow paced ones. If your home network has multiple users using your internet such as streaming , downloading and browsing concurrently, you might have continuous latency issues with your gaming sessions.
ASUS ROG Rapture GT-AX6000 is everything you need to have a fast, secure and smooth gaming experience . Packed with the essentials to make your gaming experience smooth such as Triple-Level Game Acceleration, Mobile Game Mode and Gear Accelerator. Lets take a look at the router.
Unboxing and Appearance

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As you know ASUS ROG products mostly come in red and black theme, and it’s similar here, making the design of this router totally badass. Not too bulky and not too slim, just nice. The awesome looking antenna design is a major plus, something rather refreshing than the usual boring antennas. You’re definitely bound to get compliments from whoever sees this router in your house.
Closer look at the top body base, we can see the ventilation cut outs making the letters ROG and on the right side is the ROG logo with RGB lighting, as usual the LED indicator for your WAN, LAN, Wi-Fi and power .

There are 4 Gigabits LAN port, 2.5Gbps WAN port, 2.5Gbps LAN port, 2 USB port 2.0 and 3.0. GT-AX6000 ports are programmable to WAN aggregation letting you combine 2.5 Gbps port and 1 Gbps port to unlock up to 3.5 Gbps of WAN, also using LAN aggregation, you can bond two 1 Gbps LAN ports together to create a 2 Gbps LAN connection.

Upon firing up this router, I think I got hit with a straight up disappointment; why are the antennas are not lit up? Imagine them having pulsating effect like an alien spaceship that would be totally awesome given the looks of it is already nothing short of a spaceship. The red part of the antenna is just a clear hard plastic. Dear ROG… you heard me…

Specifications

Data Rate
802.11b 11 Mbps
802.11a/g 54 Mbps
802.11n 600 Mbps
802.11ac (2.4 GHz, nitro-QAM) 1000 Mbps
802.11ac (5 GHz, nitro-QAM) 4333 Mbps
802.11ax (2.4 GHz) 1148 Mbps
802.11ax (5 GHz) 4804 Mbps

Operating Frequencies
2.4 GHz 4x4, 5 GHz 4x4

Encryption
WPA/WPA2/WPA3–PersonalWPA/WPA2–EnterpriseWPS support

Antennas
4 detachable antennas

LED indicators
7 indicators

Wi-Fi 6 Features
MU–MIMO, OFDMA, 160 MHz channel, TWT, BSS coloring,Beamforming, 1024–QAM

Gaming Features
Gaming Port, Mobile Game Mode, Gear Accelerator, open NAT,VPN fusion, Game Boost, Gamer VPN

Router Features
ASUS Router app, AiMesh, Traffic Analyzer, AiCloud, WANaggregation, LAN aggregation, 3G/4G data sharing, DFS channelselection, multiple SSIDs, AiDisk, IPTV support, Roaming Assistant,AURA RGB

Security Features
AiProtection Pro, parental controls, guest network, VPN support,Instant Guard

Management Features
UPnP, IGMP, IGMPv2, IGMPv3, DNS Proxy, DHCP, NTP client, DDNS,PPPoE, Port trigger, Port forwarding, DMZ, system event log

VPN
Server : IPsec Passthrough, IPsec VPN server, PPTP Passthrough, L2TPPassthrough, PPTP server, OpenVPN server
Client : PPTP client, L2TP client, OpenVPN client

Ports
WAN 1 RJ–45 2.5 GbpsLAN 4 RJ–45 10/100/1000 Mbps, 1 RJ–45 2.5 GbpsUSB 1 USB 3.2 Gen 1, 1 USB 2.0

Chipsets
CPU BCM49122 GHz BCM67155 GHz BCM6715

Memory
256 MB NAND Flash, 1 GB DDR4 RAM

Dimensions
337.7 x 196.0 x 220.9 mm / 13.3 x 7.7 x 8.7” (with antennas)

Weight
1121.4 g / 2.47 lb

Buttons
Power switch, reset button, WPS bypass, LED control button

Accessories
AC adapter, RJ–45 network cable, Quick Start Guide, warranty card

Testing Methodology

My Network Topology

Server
Maximum 1Gbps port

Wi-Fi 2.4Ghz
Auto

Wi-Fi 5Ghz N/AC/AX
Wireless Mode N/AC/AX Mixed
Channel Bandwith 160Mhz
Control Channel 64

Desktop
LAN 1Gbps
Wi-Fi 6 ASUS PCE-AX3000

ROG RAPTURE GT-AX6000 Fimware
3.0.0.4.386_48377

Software
LAN Speed Test V4 (LST)

AX CARD / ADAPTER
ASUS PCE AX-3000
ASUS USB-AX56

I will be doing a test based on real world usage scenario, so we can get results that closely resemble as your home network. Take note that the maximum bandwidth on my network setup is 1Gbps and using CAT5E cable.
LAN Speed Test Desktop to Server

As you can see the results show 874Mbps upload and 889Mbps download, really close to 1Gbps. Accounting the length of the LAN cable from Client to Server which is around 25m length, these are already good results for the LAN test .

1GB dummy file transfer using Windows 10 network sharing system Client to Server and Server to Client, results are pretty much the same as using the LST software .
Wi-Fi6 AX Test Desktop to Server

Desktop Wi-Fi AX card
ASUS PCE AX-3000

Impressive results 3 meters away from the ROG GT-AX6000. Windows 10 network sharing system result shown differently and much better compare to using LST, judging from the result, the Wi-Fi performance when the ROG GT-AX6000 are in the same room with your device will perform outstandingly without hiccups.
Internet Test and Wi-Fi Range Test

Client Wi-Fi Adapter
ASUS USB-AX56

-50 dBm
Anything down to this level can be regarded as excellent signal strength.

-60 dBm
This is still good, reliable signal strength.

-67 dBm
This is the minimum value for all services that require smooth and reliable data traffic.

For the range test I’m using SpeedTest to monitor the performance and we will see the effective Wi-Fi signal strength (-dBm) through few level of range.

Speedtest only with Wi-Fi AX*
LEVEL 1

LEVEL 2

LEVEL 3

LEVEL 4

Surprisingly a single unit of ROG Rapture GT-AX6000 itself is able to cover my whole house without a problem, of course my house has very little interference points so performance wise will depend on your location depending on how busy is surrounding Wi-Fi interference. 10% performance loss on level 4 test and the signal already drop to -70dBm for the AX Wi-Fi, I personally will switch to 2.4Ghz Wi-Fi anything that’s over -70dBm for a more reliable connection.
That conclude our testing for the router performance, in conclusion a single ROG Rapture GT-AX6000 router can single-handedly handle your most busiest home network with more than 10 users without any hiccups, furthermore it can cover a single story 1500sqft house without needing any range extender.
Features, Interface and Security
When it comes to the router interface, I admit , ASUS routers have one of the most friendly user interface, easily understandable even if you’re not a network expert. Here is the Demo UI if you want try it out before buying an ASUS Router https://demoui.asus.com/
However, Rapture GT-AX6000 UI is a little bit different than the standard UI because of the ROG theme but the layout is pretty much the same. Sadly there is no DemoUI for the ROG theme interface so you have to buy the ROG Rapture GT-AX6000 to experience this. I can only say, it’s worth it!

One of the features highlighted for this router is the Triple-level game acceleration, which will prioritize your gaming port and packet so you can have a smooth gaming experience and lower latency. Concept of this feature is the same way as using QoS,  but ASUS made it easier for you by implementing a click and forget method.
Imagine your home network has more than 10 heavy users downloading, streaming or even playing game at full capacity of your internet bandwidth, without the Triple-level game acceleration feature you will have a higher latency in game, standard behavior of a router will give more bandwidth to the user that has better signal and heavy use of the bandwidth, so with the acceleration feature the router will prioritize any games port or packet before anything else , just game away and have fun!

Advanced users can totally utilize the Wi-Fi Radar feature to min-maxing the router performance , you can do a Wi-Fi site survey to check signal interference base on your surrounding area and you can configure the router to log report on advance information data for you if you needed it.

The best part of the router that I like is the security. With AiProtection feature you can just one click scan and it will show you which part need to be checked to increase its security. To be honest if you are kind of a forgetful guy like me just note down any password you set up for this router.
The router itself will protect your home network incoming threat from the internet and prevent it before reaching your devices, and with its Two-Ways IPS protection system any infected devices connected will not gonna effect any other devices in your network.

Rapture GT-AX6000 UI also can be accessed via a mobile app:- just install the app on you mobile phone and connect to your home network the app itself will detect the router automatically .
Here is the example of the UI when accessing the router using the mobile app .

Best Feature Ever!
You have a fancy router, now its already in the middle of the night and you have to sleep because have to work in the morning. Your fancy router have the most bright LED indicators and flashing RGB lights in your room , you are the type of person who need a total darkness to be able sleep like a princess. Only one button to do it all , just a five second press all the lights will be gone. This is really handy especially if you share your bedroom with the router.

Conclusion
ASUS ROG Rapture GT-AX6000 is a premium router packed with features that are catered to serious gamers or any dedicated home games server, with games prioritization port and packet that will ensure you smoother lower latency making gaming a bliss to any gamer out there.
Coverage wise is amazing just the router itself can cover approximately 1500sqft house with no problem. Speed and performance of the Wi-Fi AX are excellent but of course your device also need to have the Wi-Fi AX technology to be able to get the full benefits of Wi-Fi AX.
Security is on its maximum level to ensure your data or any device connected are safe from threat, just enable AiProtection feature and the router will do everything to ensure a safe home network for all of your devices.
Serious gamer or any user who need a router that will do everything to protect your devices and server can consider this router in your arsenal. Price tag is premium for this kind of router, SRP at RM1,968 is just a little bit cheaper than the big brother ASUS ROG Rapture GT-AX11000.
Before I end this review I would like to give ASUS ROG Rapture GT-AX6000 a Silver Pokdeward, which would have upgraded if the Antenna had RGB lighting on it. Again, sorry ASUS for nitpicking about the Anntena. It’s really one of my wishlist feature now. Packed with the essential features for gamers, AiProtection will ensure your devices safe from threats and great Wi-Fi coverage and performance for whole 1500sqft house, I hereby award ASUS ROG Rapture GT-AX6000 with the Silver Pokdeward!

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To celebrate their partnership, Boost and Watsons are offering 8x Watsons points with every Boost transaction at Watsons outlets and online stores. Yep, you can use Boost at more than 450 Watsons’ physical stores, and even their online store too. The promotion begins 15th January and will be valid until 4th March.

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Introduction

Our review of the ultra-thin & long-lasting ASUS Vivobook S. Need a work laptop with an added bit power and longevity with a bit of flair? This might be it!
In the past, people always put performance above everything else when it comes to laptops. People didn’t mind lugging around what appears to be a workout-while-traveling kit if it meant having power as that how people saw value in laptops before. Now, the world has evolved and there is an emphasis on light and slim laptops that are easy to bring around. These look good and perform pretty well assuming you’re trying to run games in 4K resolution. Today, we’re going to look at the ASUS Vivobook S laptop. Let’s dive in.

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Unboxing the ASUS Vivobook S

Do you prefer our usual unboxing or the unboxing videos that we’ve started doing recently? Do let us know in the comments section. We’re considering doing unboxing videos permanently for reviews but we’ll let our readers decide that ;)
At first, we had this huge box from ASUS which didn’t have much details aside from their “In Search of Incredible” tagline and their logo. The box was too big for such a thin laptop but upon opening it, there’s the ASUS Vivobook S box and an ASUS laptop bag inside. No wonder it’s so thick.
Upon opening the actual ASUS Vivobook S box, we have the laptop covered in the white cloth cover and right below it, the user guide and standard manuals. On the right side of the box is where the charger and power cable is located. If it’s missing there for you, then you just got bamboozled.
In case you’re not sure, this is what’s included in the actual box itself:

Charger
Power Cable
User guides / manual
Warranty information
The ASUS Vivobook S itself
That new laptop smell, mmhmm~

Appearance

This ASUS Vivobook S is metallic gold in colour. While it looks like a silver most of the time, there is a bit of a gold tint to it. True enough, it is indeed ultra-thin at 17.9mm and with 15.6-inch screen, I honestly anticipated that it would be a bit troublesome to carry around. If I wanted a laptop that is more mobile for my lifestyle, I’d target something with a 14-inch screen or lower. Surprisingly, that’s not the case here.

Instead, I fell in love with how it looks and the size of the screen. The NanoEdge display with ultra-narrow bezel makes the screen really pop out. It’s one of those things where you thought it was simply a gimmick but when you lay your eyes on it, you just can’t stop looking at it.
For 15.6-inch laptop, I anticipated a complete keyboard but it seems that we don’t have a numpad for this one. Not that I’m complaining as it makes the keyboard look well-spaced. If you look at the trackpad, you’ll notice that there’s an odd-looking square situated there. That is the fingerprint scanner, and I say it’s a good design choice as putting it elsewhere will usually have me not wanting to use the feature at all.

On the left side of the ASUS Vivobook S is where the SD card slot and 2 USB 2.0 ports are located. On the right side, you have the USB 3.0 port, the HDMI port, the USB-C port, and the headphone / microphone jack. Yes, the headphone and microphone share the same jack so if you’re using a headset that has a 3.5mm input for the sound and microphone, you’re not going to like this.

When closed, you can see a clean, metallic finish with the ASUS logo at the center, barely taking up space. This does make it seem like the company is humble as they opted to not hog the space on this side, giving it a nice, sleek appearance.
Overall, I have nothing to complain about in terms of design. It’s thin, it’s attractive, it’s sleek, and it’s everything I want in a laptop for frequent travel / work purposes. It looks and feels like THE perfect companion for someone with a modern-day fast-paced urban lifestyle; light, sleek, attractive.
Specifications

CPU
Intel Core i5-7200U @ 2.5 GHz (up to 3.1 GHz Turbo Boost)

RAM
4GB DDR4 (2x Slot)

GPU
NVIDIA GeForce 940MX 2GB GDDR5

Storage
128GB M.2 SSD
1TB 5400RPM HDD

Software
Microsoft Windows 10 Home x64
384.94 WHQL NVIDIA Game Ready Driver

Connectivity
Integrated 802.11ac (2×2)
Bluetooth 4.1
1 x USB 3.0
1 x USB 3.0 Type-C
2 x USB 2.0
SD card reader

Display
15.6″ Full HD (1920 x 1080) 60Hz Anti-Glare Panel with 178˚ wide-viewing angle display
NanoEdge display with ultra-narrow bezel
1 x HDMI

Audio
1 x 3.5mm headphone / microphone jack
Built-in Stereo 2W Speakers and Microphone
ASUS SonicMaster Technology

Power
100 – 240 V AC adapter, 3-cell battery 42 Whrs

Dimensions
361.4 x 243.5 x 17.9 mm

Weight
1.5kg

Performance
And now, we take the ASUS Vivobook S through our usual suite of benchmark tools to give you guys an objective view of the laptop’s capabilities.

First up with CrystalDiskMark, we have the Toshiba M.2 SSD being tested. It’s acceptably fast and it allows Windows, as well as most of the software installed in this storage device, to boot up pretty quickly. With 128GBs however, storage space will run out pretty fast so if you’re getting this, best to choose at least with a 200GB-ish space. Best to use this SSD drive just for software installations (including games).

The next one we have on CrystalDiskMark is the D drive, which is the Seagate Mobile ST1000LM035 1TB SATA HDD. The speeds are noticeably different compared to the previous one but this is normal when you compared SSD speeds with HDD speeds. I suppose they opted for 5400RPM HDDs as it would not only be more cost-effective, it would also use less power compared to its 7200RPM counterparts. I have no complaints about this, and it’s best to just keep your regular files like music, movies, documents on this drive.

Over here, we can see that the ASUS Vivobook S did pretty decently in Cinebench R15. It managed to go slightly above 60FPS and the test went a lot smoother than expected. I say this because back when I personally reviewed the MSI Prestige PL60 with a GTX 1050 inside, it didn’t even get 1FPS. You’d think I’m lying about this but I tried several times and it gets worse with every try. Click here to see the benchmark for that laptop yourself.
It also managed to perform pretty good for an Intel Core i5 processor, clocking in at 314cb. The score can be improved more if you upgraded the RAM a bit as it’s utilizing a single stick of 4GB DDR4 RAM. Perhaps adding one more of the same RAM would yield noticeable improvements but I’m happy enough with it as it is.

And lastly, we also ran the Unigine Heaven Benchmark 4.0 under the Extreme preset. On this one, it was only okay but to be fair, this is very resource-intensive. One thing worth noting is that while the test was running, it recorded a temperature of 75-76 degrees Celsius, and the fan was kinda noisy. Not the point that it’s annoying or it would worry you, but it’s definitely easy to notice. Despite clocking at that temperature, the ASUS Vivobook S felt only slightly warm, so it’s still very comfortable to use.
As far as battery life is concerned, the ASUS Vivobook S did pretty well. With some minor Photoshop work, word processing, and plenty of web browsing (Edge Browser), it got me about 7 and a half hours on full charge.
This is with 50% brightness and the keyboard’s backlight set to low. While you can extend it by adjusting some options, keep in mind that certain applications will have an effect on the battery life as well. In fact, Google Chrome is said to eat up more battery life. If you’re planning on using this for a long period of time, it’s still best to have the charger around. Otherwise, you’re good to go with bringing the ASUS Vivobook S as it is.
User Experience

Since there has been a huge interest in light and thin laptops in the market, the ASUS Vivobook S makes a perfect fit for many who aren’t looking to spend too much on a laptop. It’s a good size, it’s very light, doesn’t take up much space in your bags, the keyboard is well-spaced and is comfortable to type on. In fact, there were multiple times where I didn’t even realize that I brought this along during outings and events.

The keyboard is backlit, with the lighting being able to adjust up to 3 stops, and has decent tactile feedback. Travel distance is 1.6mm, which I feel is perfect for a laptop of this size. I can enjoy using the ASUS Vivobook S without missing my desktop keyboard, which is a good sign since it’s a chiclet keyboard and not a mechanical keyboard.

Then we have the touchpad, which is a bit of a mixed bag for me. I mean, it works and the clicks can be heard loud and clear but feel of the click feels weird. It’s as if you’re telling someone to do work when their heart is not even in it. It can be slow to work with so a mouse, even a cheap one, would be a lifesaver. in fact, I only find it useful to quickly zoom in for browsers with a ‘pinching’ motion and having the fingerprint scanner situated there.

As far as the ports go, it’s good that it has the SD card reader, USB-C port, and a full-sized HDMI port. But only having 1 USB 3.0 port and having 2 USB 2.0 ports feel kinda outdated. I mean, yeah, you can still use them no problems but it’s 2017 and I feel like USB 3.0 should be the standard for all USB ports now, or at least have 2 USB 3.0 ports and 1 USB 2.0 port would be good enough.

It’s worth noting that it has ASUS USB Charger Plus. In case you’re not sure what that means, if you’re using it while it’s plugged to the charger, you can charge your other electronic devices via USB faster as it’s able to draw more power from the laptop. The headphone / microphone jack could be something that will scare some people, namely content creators, away…unless they’re using USB equipment like USB headsets or microphones.

In terms of display, it is simply gorgeous to look at. The narrow bezels just make the display seem livelier than an ordinary laptop, and the colours are vibrant and not over-saturated. I usually find myself dimming the brightness down as white lights make my eyes hurt a bit so if you’re like me, you know what to do.
The speakers are those 2 things that look like vents on the bottom of the picture.
The ASUS Vivobook S’ stereo speakers are loud but it’s nothing that will blow you away. It’s more than enough if played in a silent room, and there’s no audible breaks at max volume but once again, it’s just something that’s there if you don’t want to use it with headphones or external speakers.
As an editor, this is one of the most pleasant laptops I’ve used for work and thanks to its rather affordable price for its performance, it’s a solid choice for many people. One thing that would make it even better is if it has touchscreen and the display can be flipped 360 degrees so if I don’t want to use a mouse, or realistically-speaking too lazy to plug in a mouse, it would be much more convenient to use.
ASUS Vivobook S Verdict

The ASUS Vivobook S is a solid laptop for work and performs pretty good, especially for its price of RM3,299. It’s easy to bring around, the battery lasts pretty long, and the display is beautiful. There are very few hiccups so I’m pretty sure that anyone who picks one up will be happy with their purchase.
Even with that said, it’s good for basic purposes but not enough to nail it down as the best laptop anyone (who’s not looking to do anything too resource-intensive) could purchase. The addition of a touchscreen and a 360 degree flip display, assuming the price maintains, would easily make it a top offering by ASUS. With that in mind, I award the ASUS Vivobook S with our Silver Pokdeward.

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Brand-New HUAWEI WATCH GT 3 Pro with Two Variants Available Now in Malaysia

HUAWEI Malaysia launched the HUAWEI WATCH GT 3 Pro, the latest in their HUAWEI WATCH GT Series. The next generation is now available in two new models which are the HUAWEI WATCH GT 3 Pro Titanium Edition and the HUAWEI WATCH GT 3 Pro Ceramic Edition. Each one is as eye-catching as the other, yet each has its own distinct design that makes a powerful statement on the wrist.
The WATCH GT 3 Pro enables consumers to live a healthy lifestyle with ease. The wristwatch, which features TruSeen 5.0+ data monitoring technology, ensures accurate heart health measurement as well as blood oxygen monitoring.

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The watch takes its sports talents to the next level with an all-new professional workout mode, freediving mode, as well as over 100 others for a completely personalized exercise experience. For runners of all levels, a smart running plan and Dual-Band Five-System GNSS positioning for more accurate geographic location data go the extra mile.

HUAWEI WATCH GT 3 Pro Titanium Edition features a larger face and 466 x 466 HD resolution than previous generations, with a 1.43-inch AMOLED HD colour display, so all data can be viewed immediately.

On the other hand, the HUAWEI WATCH GT 3 Pro Ceramic Edition has a clean and elegant profile and comes with a 1.32-inch AMOLED HD coloured display with 466 x 466 HD resolution, giving excellent visual quality.
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The HUAWEI WATCH GT 3 Pro, with over 100 workout options, assists in the building of a personal running plan based on an individual’s physical and running history, as well as their performance goals. It can access data such as pace, heart rate, distance, and more to provide expert advice and interact with the runner, and synchronises this data with other compatible devices, including over 60 workout apps from around the world, such as Strava, Runtastic, and Komoot, making it the ideal exercise companion.
Furthermore, the WATCH GT 3 Pro contains extra health functions to keep track of your overall health. The menstrual cycle management feature assists users in keeping track of their cycle and reminding them to keep a period log. Users can set health challenges, measure their sleep habits, and daily water intake, and set medicine reminders, among other things.
The watch has HarmonyOS Distributed technology, which provides a smart experience for all of your daily demands and an ultra-long battery life, with the WATCH GT 3 Pro Titanium Edition delivering 14 days of battery life or 8 in severe usage conditions, and the WATCH GT 3 Pro Ceramic Edition having 7 days of battery life or 4 days with heavy usage. The WATCH GT 3 Pro also has Bluetooth calling capabilities and a smart voice assistant.

HUAWEI WATCH GT 3 Pro Titanium Edition with Grey Leather Strap, priced at RM1,399, will be available for pre-order from May 19 until May 26, 2022. Customers who pre-order during the time frame will receive a free HUAWEI Band 6.
HUAWEI WATCH GT 3 Pro with White Leather Strap is priced at RM1,599 with a free HUAWEI Band 6, while the White Ceramic Edition is priced at RM2,399 with a free HUAWEI FreeBuds Lipstick when you pre-order them from now until 26 May 2022.
Both editions will be available nationwide beginning on 27 May 2022. If you’re interested feel free to check out their official stores below:
HUAWEI WATCH GT 3 Pro Titanium Edition
Official Website
Lazada Store
Shopee Store
HUAWEI WATCH GT 3 Pro White Leather Strap and Ceramic Edition
Official Website
Lazada Store
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China’s internet watchdog, the Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC), has apparently decided to punish Weibo for alleged interference with online communication. Weibo might also be faced with a fine, with CAC ordering their Beijing branch to fine Weibo.
As part of the punishment, Weibo can no longer update its lists of most popular search terms and topics being discussed on its platform for a week. The CAC did not go into details about what was the exact violation, aside from mentioning that the case involved a person with the surname Jiang.
Weibo was reportedly censoring posts of its users who were commenting about the relationship between a prominent social media influencer and senior Alibaba Group executive, Jiang Fan. The executive was later demoted after an internal investigation.

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The CAC has previously forced Weibo to take some of its portals down after the CAC deemed them to be spreading obscene content.
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Pokdepinion: Well at least it isn’t because their President’s posts were deleted, right?
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The highly anticipated digital card game that will surely attract plenty of collectors, Artifact, now has a proper release date. Rejoice, everyone.
Release Date Confirmed for Valve’s Digital Card Game Artifact

Artifact – Releasing November 28, 2018 on PC / Mac / Linux priced at $20 USD will be up for its first hands on showing at PAX West between Aug 31 – Sep 3, 2018.
Be there, play the game, win Artifact merchandise & two keys for a free copy of the game upon release. #Artifact pic.twitter.com/j3ftaGiiBy
— Wykrhm Reddy (@wykrhm) August 1, 2018

As Valve has been expanding and re-immersing itself into developing new games over the past few years, oone of the company’s first games is a digital collectible card game Artifact. As of now, we got to know exactly when the game is coming out and we’re just a few months away from it.

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Artifact has officially been confirmed to release for Steam on 28th November 2018 for PC, Mac, and Linux. The game will be priced at USD $19.99 on all platforms and a release for mobile, both Android and iOS, is also expected sometime next year. Notably, the confirmation of Artifact‘s release date comes exactly 7 years after the debut of its predecessor, DotA 2.
The news comes by way of Dota 2 influencer Wykrhm Reddy, who also revealed that the game will offer its first hands-on opportunity for players to try out the game at PAX West from 31st August 2018 to 3rd September 2018, where players can play and win Artifact merchandise and have the chance to earn a free copy of the game before its final release this fall.
Artifact will release on PC, Mac, and Linux on 28th November 2018, followed by a release for iOS and Android devices sometime next year.
Pokdepinion: I can already foresee a big number of people making money off of trading cards from this game. With that, I hope they’ve prepared some countermeasures for fraud and other potential scams that may happen.
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AMD may move to Samsung as TSMC prioritizes Apple

TSMC may have the most advanced process node and contributed significantly to AMD advantage over the competition, but AMD may be considering going with Samsung instead for their next-gen chips. TSMC is apparently prioritizing their biggest customer, Apple, over their other customers.
AMD to manufacture chips at Samsung instead?

On top of getting the most attention from TSMC, Apple is also apparently looking at a smaller price hike. Instead of the 20% that TSMC announced earlier this year, Apple is only apparently paying 3% more for their chips. And while Apple is not exactly safe from the chip shortage, apparently having to cut back on iPad production to get enough chips for their iPhones, TSMC is reportedly doing everything they can to appease Apple.

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Apple is currently enjoying the lion’s share of TSMC’s 5nm capacity. Their entire lineup of products now rely on TSMC’s 5nm process node, from their MacBooks all the way to their iPhones. According to reports, while TSMC may see setbacks on their 3nm process, Apple has already pre-booked most of TSMC’s 3nm production capacity, which leaves little room for the other chipmakers who want to make cutting edge chips.
As such, AMD may be forced to look towards Samsung for their chips. Qualcomm has already made this decision with the Snapdragon 888. The chip is notorious for its thermal issues, and part of the reason behind it might be due to Samsung’s inferior manufacturing process. In fact, Qualcomm is apparently mulling going with Samsung for the first wave of the next-gen flagship Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset, before going with TSMC for the Plus variant. This will prove to be quite interesting to see. In any case, Samsung’s manufacturing process is known to be lagging behind TSMC’s despite having the same “nm” number.

Whether AMD is willing to take a chance with Samsung’s manufacturing or pony up the extra cash to wrestle for more capacity will remain to be seen. If AMD goes with Samsung, we might see AMD lose all the efficiency benefits we are seeing with their Zen 3 and RDNA 2 architectures. On the other hand, if they decide to stick with TSMC, we may see that they are unable to churn out enough chips to satisfy market demand, losing their momentum in clawing market share away from Intel.
As it stands, AMD will probably still stick with TSMC for the most part, as they worked with TSMC to develop the 3D V-Cache technology that will improve gaming performance by up to 25%. The switch to Samsung will probably happen when AMD transitions to 3nm, which will be happening sometime in 2023. AMD is slated to unveil their 5nm products next year, based on the Zen 4 and RDNA 3 architectures.
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Pokdepinion: AMD moving to Samsung might provide a nice cash infusion to help Samsung improve their process, hopefully to be at least on par with TSMC.
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Intersports and WB Creates First Ever Injustice 2 Pro Series Grand Finals – $200,000 prize pool to be won

In partnership with Warner Brothers Interactive, Intersports created the very first Injustice 2 Pro Series Grand Finals presented by PlayStation 4 which took place last Sunday, 17th September in Los Angeles, California in the United States, at the historic Avalon Hollywood. The Injustice 2 Pro Series Grand Finals caps off a four month long online and offline Injustice 2 Pro Series campaign to decide the final 16 players who will duke it out against each other during the Grand Finals. These 16 players were chosen from different parts of the globe, namely across North America, Europe and Latin America and will have a chance to win a part of the USD200,000 prize pool with the winner with the taking home the majority of the pool.

The 16 players who made it to the Injustice 2 Pro Series Grand Finals are members from various eSports teams such as

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SonicFox, Theo and Scar from Echo Fox
Dragon, Semiij and iLuusions from Team Noble
Biohazard from Eanix
WhiteBoi from Royal Never Give Up
Tekken Master from Nasr eSports
A Foxy Grandpa from Team PxP
Slayer from Rogue
ForeverKing from Circa eSports
HoneyBee
Hayatei from Panda Global
D.R. Gross
Madzin

Dominique McLean AKA SonicFox emerged winner of the Injustice 2 Pro Series Grand Finals, dominating throughout the whole competition. The final match, a face off against Semiij from Team Noble, SonicFox’s character Red Hood expertly saw off Semiij’s Catwoman to be crowned champion of the Injustice 2 Pro Series Grand Finals and pocketing a cool USD120,000 from the USD200,000 prize pool.

$120,000 in the bank ✔The @InjusticeGame World Champion ✔
@SonicFox5000 makes being the best look easy. 🦊🏆
➡ https://t.co/DcwzhQ254f pic.twitter.com/kPwqxsETdb
— Echo Fox (@echofoxgg) September 18, 2017

NetherRealm Studios, the developers of Injustice 2 had a surprise announcement up their sleeve after the Grand Finals was over. They unveiled a brand new trailer announcing the latest addition to the Injustice 2 roster, Mortal Kombat’s God of thunder himself, Raiden.

Not only that, but Raiden has an alternate Premiere Skin which replaces him with DC’s Black Lightning. Raiden will be available this coming October for those who purchased Injustice 2 Ultimate Edition or who purchased the Fighter Pack 2 DLC separately.
Injustice 2 is the super-powered sequel to the hit game Injustice: Gods Among Us that allows players to build and power up the ultimate version of their favorite DC characters. Featuring a massive selection of DC Super Heroes and Super-Villains, players can personalize iconic DC characters with unique and powerful gear earned throughout the game. Additionally, for the first time, gamers can take control of how their characters look, fight and develop across a variety of game modes.
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[UNBOXING] honor Play — The Kirin-powered Gaming Smartphone!

[Unboxing] honor Play

We had a chance in getting honor’s latest smartphone, the honor Play. The phone, which they said to be mainly a gaming device, features the new GPU Turbo technology and is said to offer a 4D gaming experience that includes 3D Audio Effect and also AI Vibration.
Check out the unboxing of the honor Play down below!

Here are the detailed specifications for the device:

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honor Play Specifications

Model
honor Play

CPU
 Kirin 970 Octa-core (4×2.4 GHz Cortex-A73 & 4×1.8 GHz Cortex-A53)

GPU
Mali-G72 MP12

RAM / Storage
4GB / 64GB UFS 2.1

Rear Camera 1
16MP f/2.2

Rear Camera 2
 2MP f/2.4

Front Camera
6.3″, 19:9 FHD+ (1080p) IPS LCD display

Wireless
Integrated Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi Direct

Connectivity
Bluetooth 4.2
USB Type-C

SIM and Expansion
Hybrid Dual SIM + dedicated SD card (up to 256GB)

Battery
3750mAh

Audio
Speaker, Microphone

Colors
Purple
Blue

Availability
August 2018

Featuring the latest Kirin chipset, Kirin 970, a lot is expected from the honor Play. Couple with its 3750mAh battery, we wonder how long we can squeeze from the device for gaming.
Be sure to stay tuned to our site as the review for the device will be coming up real soon!
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Apart from the Z Fold3, we also got our hands on the Korean giant’s other, more affordable foldable smartphone, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3. While the review will still take some time to complete, we are going to share our first impressions of the new device in the meantime.
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 First Impressions

Unlike its Fold brethren, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 modernizes the old clamshell / flip phone design, letting you have the practicality of your average smartphone with the ability to transform it into a compact device the likes we don’t usually get to see in years. Samsung isn’t skimping out on the specifications either since it has all the hallmarks of a flagship device.

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While the box of our review unit doesn’t reflect the actual retail unit, the content found inside the box should be about the same:

USB-C to USB-C cable
User guide
Warranty card
SIM Ejector tool
The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 itself

For our review unit, we received the Lavender color variant. It has a blue-ish glossy finish that’s relatively susceptible to fingerprints and smudges. As you can see, it has dual-camera setup for the rear, the sides are metallic, and the cover display has seen a notable upgrade in size compared to its predecessor.
The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 uses a 6.7-inch FHD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X Infinity Flex display with 120Hz refresh rate for the main display, and a 1.9-inch Super AMOLED display. In case you’re wondering, the selfie camera here isn’t the under-display type like the one found on the Fold3, so it does have a dot notch on the top.

Based on initial usage, it feels very similar to its predecessor. I don’t feel like I’m losing out moving from a traditional form factor smartphone. Having a larger outer display is more useful as you can see more with it. If you’re coming from a flagship-level smartphone, you might miss having a telephoto camera but in all honesty, you can live without it just fine.
As for the UI, it feels about the same to the Samsung Galaxy S21-series of smartphones as it looks and functions exactly the same as you unfold it. Just think of the standard, flagship-level Samsung Galaxy smartphone experience with the added functionality of the outer display.
For additional reference, our review unit of the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 is running on Android 11 with the One UI 3.1 skin.
Specifications

CPU:
Snapdragon 888 (1 x Kryo 680 @ 2.84 GHz + 3 x Kryo 680 @ 2.42 GHz + 4 x Kryo 680 @ 1.8 GHz), 5nm

GPU:
Adreno 660

RAM:
8GB

Display:
Main Screen
6.7″ FHD+ (2640 x 1080), Dynamic AMOLED 2X Infinity Flex Display, 425ppi, HDR10+, 120Hz
Cover Display
1.9″ (512 x 260) Super AMOLED display, 303ppi

Storage:
128GB / 256GB UFS 3.1 (not expandable)

Camera:
Main Camera(s)
12MP f/1.8 wide angle camera with Dual Pixel AF
12MP f/2.2 ultra-wide angle camera
Super Clear Glass with Gorilla Glass with DX
 Front Camera
10MP f/2.4 wide-angle camera

OS:
Android 11, One UI 3.1

Audio:
Stereo speakers, Dolby Atmos

Connectivity:
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, dual-band Wi-Fi Direct, Hotspot Bluetooth 5.2 5G Band: SA/NSA/Sub6 LTE-A (7CA) Cat20 2000/200 Mbps

SIM:
Hybrid Sim (NanoSIM and eSIM)

Battery:
Li-Po 3500 mAh (non-removable) dual battery 25W Fast charging, 11W wireless charging

Dimensions:
Unfolded
166 x 72.2 x 6.9 mm
Folded
86.4 x 72.2 x 15.9~17.1 mm

Weight:
183g

Ingress protection:
IPX8

Colors:
Phantom Black, Cream, Green, Lavender, White, Pink, and Gray.

For now, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 is in the middle of benchmark tests. I’ll be publishing my review of it as soon as I’m done with my testing so stay tuned for that.
Want to go all out and get the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 instead? Check out our first impressions of it by clicking right here.
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How to register TM E-Bill and save some money

Since implementation of GST starting last April 2015, both Streamyx and Unifi bill is increased due the 6% tax. In my case average RM10 is charged for GST and now another thing is coming to increase the bill. Starting this January of 2016, TM decided to charge RM2 for every printed bill which cost you RM24 annually.

In order to be fair, TM is offering you to register their E-Bill service for no service charge and the only thing you need to do is register. You can sign up by sending an email to [email protected] or walk in to nearest TMpoint or just call 100. Within three options I found that the easiest way to do is just send an email to them.

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The process is pretty much straight forward and you actually don’t need to start a conversation by asking how the day is. You want to get it done fast without taking either your or their time. I believed so that they have a lot work to do.
Start with the title or subject or whatever you might call it, just put “TM E-Bill registration, details included”, done. Now move to the content, all you need to provide is your account details in order for TM staff to register the TM E-Bill.

Contact person:
2. Contact number:
3. Account number:
4. Account owner full name:
5. Account owner I/C number:
6. TM telephone number:
7. Streamyx / UniFi username:
8. Preferred E-mail address :
9. Issue description:

And this is what its look:

After that you will receive a confirmation email and you will start receiving the E-Bill on the next 2 month.

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Samsung Exynos chip with AMD RDNA 2 GPU outperforms Mali GPUs even with heavy throttling

Rumors about the upcoming Samsung Exynos chipset with the AMD RDNA 2 GPU are pointing towards it being an absolute beast. It reportedly outclasses the Arm Mali GPUs that Samsung has been using in their chipsets, and will even apparently outperform the next-gen Mali GPUs in terms of peak performance.
“Peak performance” is quite a major keyword here, as the chipset also allegedly suffers from serious throttling in AMD’s internal tests, with performance dipping by 20% after the first test run, and 30% after the second run. But even with this amount of throttling, the AMD RDNA 2 GPU apparently still easily outperforms current-gen Mali GPUs, which means that it has plenty of performance in store.
The ability to outperform existing mobile GPUs even when throttling does mean that Samsung can use a more conservative power limit to reduce throttling and heat output, while still offering a nice performance boost over their existing Exynos chips in more thermally constrained designs, and unlock extra performance in larger designs like laptops or tablets.

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The upcoming Samsung Exynos chip will also tout features like variable rate shading and raytracing courtesy of AMD, which will make it the first mobile chipset to offer such features. It will be quite exciting to see how game developers will take advantage of the features available on next-gen chipsets. Samsung is reportedly planning to announce the next-gen Samsung Exynos chip as early as next month.

While the RDNA 2-toting Exynos chipset has yet to be released, the rumors also hint at Samsung being satisfied with what they have seen, and are negotiating with AMD to harness their upcoming graphics architecture in the future Samsung Exynos chipsets too. Aside from that, Google is also purportedly in talks with AMD to use their RDNA 2 in their much-rumored custom chipset.
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Pokdepinion: It would be interesting to have more players in the mobile space, especially since NVIDIA left the market a few years ago.
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Malaysia Postpones Implementation of LVG Sales Tax Indefinitely

The Royal Malaysian Customs Department has postponed indefinitely the implementation of a new sales tax for low value goods (LVG), making online shopping less expensive for the people in the country. Learn more about the LVG sales tax and its impact on foreign and domestic sellers.
Malaysia Postpones LVG Sales Tax Implementation Indefinitely

The Royal Malaysian Customs Department has indefinitely postponed the implementation of a new sales tax for low value goods (LVG), according to a recent update posted on its website. The LVG sales tax technically came into effect on 1st January 2023, but the government announced that it would only start imposing it from 1st April 2023. However, no new date has been announced yet. The new tax will impose a 10% rate on all imported LVG, regardless of their value. This means that it will make online shopping more expensive for Malaysians.

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The new tax will abolish the exemption for sales tax on imported LVG with a total value of less than RM500. The only exemptions to this new levy are cigarettes, tobacco products, smoking pipes, electronic cigarettes, vapes, non-nicotine liquids for vaping, and intoxicating liquor. Foreign and domestic sellers who import such products into Malaysia with a total sale value of over RM500,000 within 12 months will have to register as a Registered Seller (RS) to collect the sales tax.
If a seller fails to pay the sales tax, they will be subject to a penalty between 10% to 40%, depending on how late their payment is. Delivery charges or insurance won’t be taken into account when calculating how much the sales tax would be imposed on any imported item. The government has already announced a planned service tax on delivery services, which has been put on hold for the time being.
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Pokdepinion: Given how much the current government has done, I’m sure they wanted to make sure they are really ready to do it once it has been implemented. I suppose they just needed a bit more preparation behind the scenes.
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Game Retail Shop Controversially Ask Their Staff To Wear Plastic Bags As Protection

Over in the US, a game retail called GameStop issued a very controversial procedure for their staff. What is it? Well they’ve told their workers to wear their in-house plastic bags to protect their hands amidst the Covid-19 outbreak.
According to reports, the store has sent out an email to their staffs where they are needed to tape plastic GameStop shopping bags to their hands while handling their business.
If that doesn’t sound alarming, well it seems that they’ve also told their workers to reach their hands out to take payment or trade-in items from customers while keeping their face behind a glass door.

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Curious on why the store didn’t shut down despite the major lockdowns around the globe? Well it appears that they take their business and consider it to be in the “essential” service category.
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Pokdepinion: I don’t know about you, but I wouldn’t feel secure knowing that I only have plastic bags as my protection from the virus.
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Twitter May Have Shared Your Personal Data to Advertisers by Accident

We recently discovered and fixed issues related to your settings choices for the way we deliver personalized ads, and when we share certain data with trusted measurement and advertising partners. We want to share more context around this with you: https://t.co/jDn5zeWVwU
— Twitter Support (@TwitterSupport) August 6, 2019

Recently, the folks over at Twitter came clean about a data mishap on their end. Via the @TwitterSupport account, they’ve mentioned that they may have shared data that it didn’t have permission to with advertisers. They may have also made assumptions on the device that you use, again, without permission.
In an official blog post by Twitter, they have explained that if you clicked or viewed an ad on one of its mobile apps since May 2018, it may have shared information such as your country code and when you engaged with the ad.
Since September 2018 on the other hand, it may have shown you ads based on inferences it made about the device you use. That data stayed within Twitter, and both glitches were fixed on 5th August 2019. At the moment, they are still determining who and how many people are affected by it.

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On the topic of personal data, many companies have come under fire for sharing them, most notably Facebook. While Twitter did manage to avoid most of the criticism, this isn’t the first time they ran into such an issue. In May, a glitch caused it to accidentally store and share iOS location data. They also once sold data access to a researcher from Global Science Research (GSR). For those of you who aren’t aware, it’s the same company that harvested Facebook data and shared it with Cambridge Analytica.
The damage doesn’t appear to be extensive but this still doesn’t bode well for the social media giant.
Source: Official Blog Post
Pokdepinion: Personal data is a very sensitive matter. It may not seem much to you because you don’t feel the effect but you really should be careful.
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Xiaomi Pocophone F1 Leaked With Specifications

There’s been leaks over the web on Xiaomi’s new sub-brand POCO, in the form of the Pocophone F1 which is said to be unveiled real soon to the market.
Xiaomi Pocophone F1 Leaked
Spotted on Geekbench, the Xiaomi Pocophone F1 is said to be coming with two RAM variants, 6GB and a higher 8GB respectively. From that listing as well, we can see that the device scored 2451 in the single-core test as well as 8998 in the multi-core test, which is quite well when compared to the latest flagship devices around.
There should be a minimum 64GB internal storage variant, which of course you can expand through a microSD card. Camera wise, the phone reportedly will feature a dual 12MP+5MP main camera setup and a 20MP shooter for selfies on the front.

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At the back of the device, there’s a fingerprint sensor and thankfully, there’s also a 3.5mm headphone jack to utilize. Under the hood is a 4000mAh battery which comes with Qualcomm Quick Charge 3.0 support. Powering the device is a Snapdragon 845 SoC and MIUI 9.0 (based on Android 8.1 Oreo).
While there’s no confirmation of the Pocophone F1’s price and availability here in Malaysia, but it is said to be one of the cheapest Snapdragon 845 devices in the market.
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Pokdepinion: Well the phone really looks interesting. Hopefully the phone will be available here in Malaysia.
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You Can Get Gifts Worth RM258 When You Pre-order The OPPO A9 2020 Starting From Tomorrow

With OPPO set to unleash their new mid-range smartphone, the OPPO A9 2020, the folks from OPPO Malaysia has unveiled that they will be offering special gifts for those who pre-order the device starting from tomorrow.
What’s on offer? Well they will be giving out a Screen Protection Warranty that’s worth RM99 as well as an exclusive OPPO bag worth RM159. Adding to that, they’ve also prepared a package for OPPO Premium VIP members. Those who purchase the OPPO A9 2020 from OPPO concept store are eligible to a special price bundle, allowing you to enjoy savings with each package for your new A9 2020.

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As you can see, there’s two packages available. The cheaper alternative offers you the choice of either a 1 year screen protection and a 1 year extended phone warranty. A tempered glass voucher is included as well as a RM10 OPPO accessories voucher. On the other hand, Package A offers all that’s listed.
The OPPO A9 2020 comes with a quad camera setup at the back, with it consisting a 48MP main camera, 8MP ultra wide angle, 2MP depth sensor, and a 2MP mono lens. To add to that, it features Ultra Night Mode 2.0 and an ultra wide angle of 119°.
Other specifications include 8GB RAM that’s paired with 128GB internal storage. Powering it up is a Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 chipset and the phone runs on ColorOS 6.0.1 (based on Android 9 Pie). Under the hood is a 5000mAh battery. As for the price, well we will have to wait for tomorrow for them to announce it officially. Till then, stay tune to Pokde.net for more updates.
Pokdepinion: Seeing that the smartphone is their first device to come with quad cameras, let’s just hope that OPPO gets it right with the pricing. How much do you think it will be when it comes out?
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GeForce RTX 3060 Ethereum hash rate limit hacked by miners

NVIDIA applied a hash rate limiter on the GeForce RTX 3060, which slashed the cards’ hash rate in Ethereum mining by half. However it appears that users have managed to hack the limiter to get the full hash rate out of the GeForce RTX 3060 cards.
Previously, the widely reported “hack” involved using the GeForce RTX 3060 for mining altcoins, and not Ethereum. However one of the newer workarounds involves using the NVIDIA WSL 470.05 BETA drivers, which reportedly allows for a partially remove the Ethereum mining limit on the GeForce RTX 3060.

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PC Watch, a Japanese media, has also managed to mine at around 48MH/s with the Dagger-Hashimoto algorithm, that’s supposed to trigger the mining hash rate limit. There was reportedly no driver and BIOS mods involved, and the only change was the mining software used.
Phoenix Miner is reportedly working on an big update for the NVIDIA kernels that will see the GeForce RTX 3060 hash rate limit “partially lifted” in a future release.
With NVIDIA expected to unveil upcoming graphics cards with the mining hash rate limiter in place, it remains to be seen if NVIDIA will release updates to overcome these workarounds by miners to drive them towards the NVIDIA CMP cards.
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Pokdepinion: Well this sucks.
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Compatible Razer Gaming Peripherals For Xbox Series X Revealed

If you are a big fan of Razer’s gaming peripherals and plan on making the move to Microsoft’s next-gen Xbox Series X/S, you would probably would want to know what products are compatible with the console. Fret not, we’ve got you covered here as Razer has given details on the matter.
Razer gaming peripherals for Xbox Series X/S

With the Xbox Series X and S to be launched next month in November 2020, you can be rest assured that several current Razer peripherals will be compatible with the console.
Click the link here to checkout our full Razer Naga Pro review.

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You can checkout the list of compatible peripherals below:
Razer Nari Ultimate Designed for XboxRazer Wolverine UltimateRazer Wolverine Tournament EditionRazer Atrox Designed for Xbox arcade stickRazer Thresher Designed for XboxRazer Turret Designed for Xbox
Current and future Razer gamers can be assured that jumping into the next generation of gaming with Xbox Series X/S won’t force them to give up their favorite Razer console controller, fight stick, or headset.Razer
As you can see, the list consists of pretty much everything that they had offered for the previous Xbox One console. Hopefully we’ll see more products being introduced when the next-gen console does come out.
Pokdepinion: This is definitely welcoming news for those who have been using their products for the current Xbox One and planning to make the jump to next-gen. Have you got one of the mentioned peripherals?
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The Nothing Phone 1 Will Be Getting Nothing Phone 2’s Software

Excitement is building as Nothing, the innovative tech company, gears up for the official launch of its highly anticipated smartphone, the Nothing Phone 2. Set to take place on July 11, this event marks a significant milestone for the company. The device will come pre-installed with Nothing OS 2.0, a new custom skin built on top of Android 13. As it turns out, Nothing Phone 1 will also be getting the same software later in August.
Nothing Phone 1 To Get Nothing Phone 2’s Software in August

Software support is very important to us. Nothing OS 2.0 will be coming to Phone (1) users by the end of August.
— Carl Pei (@getpeid) June 13, 2023

With around 100 dedicated individuals working on it, the Nothing Phone 2 represents a major step forward for Nothing. This successor to the Nothing Phone 1 will introduce Nothing OS 2.0, an eagerly anticipated software upgrade. The new operating system has been designed from the ground up, promising a fresh and intriguing user experience. While specific features and improvements are yet to be revealed, the dedication and effort put into its development have sparked considerable anticipation.

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Owners of the Nothing Phone 1 may be curious about the availability of the brand new Nothing OS 2.0 for their devices. According to Nothing CEO Carl Pei, the update is expected to roll out by the end of August, approximately a month and a half after the launch of the Nothing Phone 2. While details about the enhancements in Nothing OS 2.0 remain under wraps, the fact that the software team started the design process from scratch is both intriguing and promising.

Carl Pei emphasizes the importance of software support for Nothing. As the company prepares to update its current and future handsets, it aims to ensure a seamless user experience. While the release of Android 13 on the Nothing Phone 1 was not the quickest, Nothing is committed to addressing software updates promptly. This dedication bodes well for future updates, including the highly anticipated Android 14 release.
The Nothing Phone 2 has already been confirmed to feature impressive specifications. It will be powered by the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chipset, offer a 6.7-inch screen, and boast a substantial 4,700mAh battery. Furthermore, Nothing has pledged to provide three years of Android updates and four years of security patches from the device’s launch, ensuring users enjoy the latest features and robust security measures. Stay tuned for further updates as we approach the official launch and the subsequent rollout of Nothing OS 2.0.
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Pokdepinion: The official announcement of the Nothing Phone 2 and the introduction of Nothing OS 2.0 mark a significant moment for Nothing and its growing community. The anticipation surrounding this launch is palpable, as the company’s commitment to software support and its innovative approach to creating a unique user experience garner attention. With the promise of timely software updates and impressive specifications, the Nothing Phone 2 holds the potential to become a noteworthy contender in the smartphone market.
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Overwatch 2 Has Aim Assist for Both PC and Console Gamers

To make the game more accessible for players, Overwatch 2 has enabled aim assist for both PC and console gamers. However, there is a catch.
Overwatch 2 Aim Assist

In the latest patch notes for Overwatch 2, it has been confirmed that crossplay aim assist is making a return, meaning that you can use aim assist regardless of whether you’re playing the game on console or PC. It will work on all game modes except for ranked games.

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At launch, aim assist is available for console players for Overwatch 2 if it’s not a crossplay match. Unsurprisingly, this puts them in a disadvantageous spot, making it far harder to play and less fun to go through it. After all, mouse and keyboard almost always has the advantage for any shooter games.

Crossplay is in a bit of a weird state, where console players will only play against PC players if they are teaming up with a PC player themselves. Furthermore, disabling crossplay improves queue times significantly, which doesn’t make sense since a larger pool of players should result in more matches. With this change, it should encourage more gamers to give crossplay a try again.

Overwatch 2 is currently available for the PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC for free.

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Pokdepinion: I personally have no issues with this, though I do hope it doesn’t break the balance of the game and ruin the fun for a lot of people. Since it’s not possible to use it in competitive play, I suppose that’s fine.
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ASUS ZenFone 5z Malaysian pricing LEAKED — a Snapdragon 845 flagship for so little money?!

We know that the ASUS ZenFone 5z is priced rather affordably in India. But we don’t know about Malaysian pricing. And apparently we can get the device for just slightly than what Indians have to pay for their Snapdragon 845-toting flagship from ASUS.

Lazada accidentally leaked the pricing of the ASUS ZenFone 5z. The device is not due to start selling until the end of the month, so this is most probably a mistake. The price? RM1899. Pretty cool for a Snapdragon 845 device right?

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You can’t actually buy it just yet though, but you can add it to your wishlist and be notified when it is available. What do you think? Will you be getting the ASUS ZenFone 5z?
Pokdepinion: All of the hardware of the ASUS ZenFone 5z for less than RM2000 sounds like a dream… Here’s hoping Lazada just mistakenly leaked the sales page and did not make a mistake with the price too!
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Major PS5 Event on 4th June Officially Postponed

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— PlayStation (@PlayStation) June 1, 2020

Previously, we reported about a major PS5 event happening in early June 2020, which you can read about right here. Unfortunately, we have some bad news as Sony Interactive Entertainment is officially postponing the event.
Initially set to take place on 4th June 2020, it was announced via the official PlayStation Twitter account that they will be postponing the event. Here’s exactly what they said on Twitter.

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PlayStation Team on Postponing the Major PS5 Event
We have decided to postpone the PlayStation 5 event scheduled for June 4. While we understand gamers worldwide are excited to see PS5 games, we do not feel that right now is a time for celebration and for now, we want to stand back and allow more important voices to be heard.
In case you’re wondering, this isn’t specifically pointing out at the situation with COVID-19 but rather, a series of tragic events that occurred as of late. Most notably is the murder of George Floyd at the hands of Minnesota police officers. This led to people in the US protesting the justice system and calling out the blatant racism that has gone unchecked in the country.
The major PS5 event will still take place. However, no new date has been given so we expect that to be announced at a later date. We will report on that as soon as information becomes available so stay tuned.
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Pokdepinion: I may be super excited for the event but I’m not heartless. Sony / PlayStation team did the right thing, and it’s best to do this at a time where everyone can enjoy it.
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HUAWEI Malaysia Opens Up First Premium Customer Service Center

If you’re a HUAWEI smartphone user, well great news. The folks at HUAWEI Malaysia has today announce the opening of the First Premium Customer Service Center, which is located at KL Eco City Mall.
With the launch, you can expect after sales support and they will provide quick repair services for all HUAWEI products. Adding to that, you will be able to view the overall repair process right in front of you.
To celebrate the opening of the center, HUAWEI Malaysia is rewarding their consumers with a promotion campaign starting from now till the 15th of December 2019 where they are offering free services such as:

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Free cleaning & disinfect serviceFree screen protector after completed repair (selected models)Entitle to print 2 photos after sharing your photos on FB, tag three friends and include the hashtag #HuaweiMSC and #Grandopening Lucky draw available from 2nd day. To participate in it, all you need to do is send in your device for repairTo win more prizes, you can complete a survey about HiCare from now till the 31st December 2019.
For the HiCare survey, you stand a chance to win a HUAWEI nova 5t, a HUAWEI 10,000mAh powerbank, HUAWEI Body Fat Scale and HUAWEI Band 4.
To top it all off, they will also run their existing Service campaigns on top of the launch, which features HUAWEI Service Day, RM99 battery replacement, HUAWEI Care, and more.
For more details, you can head to the link here.
Pokdepinion: If you’re nearby and you use a HUAWEI smartphone, why not make a visit? ;)
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HONOR And Moschino To Collaborate For The HONOR 20 Series

Following the announcement of the HONOR 20 series which is set to launch in London next month, it seems that HONOR will collaborate with fashion label Moschino in producing special edition smartphones of the series.
HONOR 20 x Moschino
This isn’t the first time that HONOR joined arms with a fashion label. The recently launched HONOR 20 Lite also saw a special edition where they’ve partnered with AAPE by A Bathing Ape. In addition, Moschino previously was involved with the phone company, where a special HONOR View20 Moschino edition was released back in January 2019.
As of now, there’s not much details on the HONOR 20 series except for its launch date, where it will be introduced to the world on the 21st of May 2019 in London. Till then, stay tuned to Pokde.net for more updates on the HONOR 20 series.

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Pokdepinion: Now I’m really intrigued on what the HONOR 20 has to offer… Guess we’ll just have to wait a couple more weeks to learn more.
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Motorola releases 3 new models

Today Motorola released 3 new models, the new Moto X Style/Pure, Moto X Play and the Moto G (3rd gen). Motorola is not shy to directly compare their devices against the Samsung Galaxy S6, especially regarding the TurboCharging fast-charge technology and battery life of the Moto Xs.

They were also proud to announce that the 21MP camera in the Moto Xs are ranked by DxO as one of the top 3 smartphone cameras, fixing the issue as the camera was often cited as the Achilles’ heel of the prior versions. The camera in the Moto G is also the exact same module as the one in the Nexus 6. They showed off their latest improvements to make the Moto X an ideal partner for your lifestyle. Take a look at the video below to see it in action. It doesn’t seem like anything one can’t do with custom apps, but I think this is the first time it comes integrated with a phone. Quite nifty texting without touching the screen (look ma, no hands!) but I am not sure how it will fair with our Malaysian slang if it comes to Malaysia.

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The Moto G is also IPX7 rated protection against water ingress…but….watch the video

All the new models can be customized in Motomaker.

Moto X Style
Moto X Play
Moto G (3rd gen)

Processor
Snapdragon 808
Snapdragon 615
Snapdragon 410

RAM
3GB
2GB
1GB/2GB

Memory
16/32/64GB (microSD support up to 128GB)
16/32GB (microSD support up to 128GB)
8GB/16GB (microSD support up to 32GB)

Screen
5.7″ 1440p
5.5″ 1080p
5.0″ 720p

Camera
21MP f/2.0 rear
5MP front
21MP f/2.0 rear
5MP front
13MP rear
5MP front

Battery
3000 mAh
3630 mAh
2470 mAh

The pricing was not announced in the video, but they compared the prices to “other premium devices” where the Moto X Style will be priced $200-$300 cheaper, the Moto X Play $300-$400 cheaper and the Moto G at $400 – $500 cheaper. If we assume they are comparing them against the Galaxy S6 ($699) in terms of pricing, it should come up to around $399 (~RM1518) for the Moto X Style, $299 (~RM1137) for the Moto X Play and $199 (~RM757) for the Moto G. The Moto X Style will be available coming September, the Moto X Play in 55 countries coming August, and the Moto G in 60 countries, as we speak.

Pokdepinion: Seems like smartphone buyers will be spoilt for choice in Q4 2015. Oh and they might have to check the waterproofing of the Moto G as well.
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AMD Zen 3 Threadrippers to come in 16-core variant?

The latest AMD Zen 3 architecture offer a nice upgrade in the AMD Ryzen 5000 series processors, giving gamers a nice boost in performance in the AMD AM4 platform. Now it seems like it is AMD’s HEDT platform’s turn, with Zen 3-based AMD Ryzen Threadripper processors teased by 1usmus, the developer of the popular DRAM Calculator for Ryzen and ClockTuner for Ryzen utilities.

I think some of you will want to solve this riddle.
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— Yuri Bubliy (@1usmus) January 1, 2021

He tweeted out a hex code that translates to “Genesis 16 cores”. Genesis Peak is the codename for the next-gen Zen 3 Ryzen Threadripper processors, but what’s interesting is the “16 cores” part of the message.
The last time AMD released a 16-core Threadripper was in the second generation AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X. With the Zen 2 generation, AMD did away with the 16-core SKU, instead opting to start from 24 cores with the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X. As 16 cores are were available in the mainstream AMD AM4 platform with the release of the AMD Ryzen 9 3950X, it didn’t make much sense to release a 16-core Threadripper based on Zen 2 anyway.

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With that said, AMD’s 16-core Zen 3 Threadripper should be good news for those who don’t really need that many processing cores but do want to take advantage of the massive PCIe lane counts and quad-channel memory support that AMD’s HEDT platform offers. The combined benefit of the nice IPC boost, higher clocks and new 8-core per chiplet configuration on Zen 3 might also allow the next-gen 16-core AMD Ryzen Threadripper to offer performance close to that of the 24-core Ryzen Threadripper 3960X.
CES 2021 is just around the corner, so we might just see an official teaser for the Zen 3 AMD Ryzen Threadripper. AMD is expected to unveil their AMD Ryzen 5000 APUs at the event too, so stay tuned for that as well.
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Pokdepinion: 16 cores Threadripper for all them PCIe 4.0 lanes sounds like a pretty enticing deal for those who want a lot of fast storage for their work!
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Street Fighter V Champion Edition is Free to Play Right Now

“We will all live in harmony, together.” Fight like a Champion and prepare for Street Fighter V: Champion Edition with the Free Trial coming to #PS4 and #Steam from Feb 3 – Feb 9! New players can try out all 39 currently available characters in the game! #SFVCE pic.twitter.com/hG6FmJBDm0
— Street Fighter (@StreetFighter) January 31, 2020

As many of you may know by know, Capcom is releasing yet another expansion for the latest fighting game and it’s called Street Fighter V Champion Edition. The news got a rather mixed response so to get people as interested as possible, Capcom will be making it free to play for PC and PS4.
From now until 9th February 2020, Street Fighter V Champion Edition is actually free to play on PS4 and PC. You can consider it a free trial of sorts as you get to try the game shortly before its official release. There will be 39 playable characters and a variety of game modes for you to enjoy.

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This is arguably the most generous Capcom has been as normally, the playable character roster for these free period are severely limited. Moreover, they tend to restrict the game mode to one or two at best. With this, you even get to play as some of the more recent DLC characters released like Gill.
If you feel like Street Fighter V Champion Edition for you, you can always get it after you’ve given the game a try. If you already own the base game, you can just get the expansion on its own instead of buying the whole game, which will cost you more. If you don’t have it, you can get it as a standalone game.
Street Fighter V Champion Edition will be coming to the PlayStation 4 and PC on 14th February 2020.
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Pokdepinion: Something tells me this won’t be the last update. Either way, it’s a little hard to justify paying for it again so it’s good that they let people try it out first.
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Redmi AirDots are just like the Xiaomi AirDots, but costs half the price

While Redmi is now officially a separate sub-brand under Xiaomi’s huge umbrella, we didn’t expect them to release earphones as well. And in fact, give them the same name. Last year, Xiaomi introduced the Xiaomi AirDots. This year, we see the Redmi AirDots.
They are pretty much the same thing, down to the 7.2mm drivers and Bluetooth 5.0 support. However the main highlight of the Redmi AirDots would be the price, which is less than half of what Xiaomi is asking for the Xiaomi AirDots. Instead of RMB 199 (~RM121), Redmi is only charging a measly RMB 99.90 (~RM61) for these true wireless earphones.

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You will be enjoying the same 4-hour battery life, with the charging case good for 3 full charges. The main difference would probably be the color, with the Redmi AirDots only coming in black, while the Xiaomi AirDots are offered in white. Also, instead of the Xiaomi AirDots tap gestures, the Redmi AirDots come with a physical button. But for half the price, I am not even sure if I care about that.
The Redmi AirDots are currently only available in China, but hopefully we will see them over here in Malaysia. Because who can say no to some cheap true wireless earphones?
Pokdepinion: Please do bring them to Malaysia, Mi Malaysia!
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realme C55 Officially Launched In Malaysia With ‘Segment-Leading Features’

It also features “Android’s first Mini Capsule”, which is equivalent to iPhone’s Dynamic Island feature.

realme has brought the new C55 to Malaysia, with claimed class-leading features in the price segment. The smartphone features a first-in-class 64MP main sensor (Omnivision OV64B) coupled with a 2MP monochrome sensor; while front facing camera uses an 8MP sensor. The OV64B sensor is claimed to improve 53.8% in “clarity and resolution” and features 54% larger sensor size over the predecessor, realme C35.

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On the performance side, it’s powered by MediaTek Helio G88 with 8GB (with another 8GB as ‘extended RAM’) + 256GB storage configuration, plus 1TB microSD card support, another best-in-class. Display-wise, it’s a 6.72-inch, FHD+ 90Hz panel; the 5,000mAh battery meanwhile can be charged with proprietary 33W SUPERVOOC fast charging tech, with the manufacturer claiming full charge in 63 minutes.

The headlining feature perhaps is the Dynamic Island-lookalike called ‘Mini Capsule’. Functionally, it’s the same as iPhone’s equivalents by extending UI element from the camera punch-hole; though realme says updates are on the way to further enhance that feature. We can’t say if this may take off in other Android smartphones – as this feature is somewhat redundant in the vast nature of Android world.

The realme C55 will come in two storage configurations: 6+128GB and 8+256GB, and two colors available (Sunshower, Rainy Night). The smartphone is set to be available for retail sale starting on 31 March, and preorders are available now – with prices starting from RM699.
Pokdepinion: I’m still skeptical of that Mini Capsule feature, but I guess we’ll see.
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TM has a month to answer to Gobind Singh Deo regarding Streamyx issues

Telekom Malaysia (TM) has done good with their unifi Turbo upgrades, but the elephant in the room still remains. Streamyx subscribers are paying more than unifi users, but are “enjoying” abysmally slow speeds. To that end, our Minister of Communication and Multimedia, Gobind Singh Deo, has demanded a plan of action within a month to solve Streamyx users’ woes.
The statement was released after a meeting between the minister and TM’s top brass. Several issues were discussed at the meeting, including the low speed, high price Streamyx service which is at heads with the “Double the Speed, Half the Price” initiative announced by the ministry last year.
Gobind Singh DeoImage source: MalaysiaInternet.my
The statement goes on to mention that there are still around 1 million Streamyx users languishing in slow internet. TM has reportedly tabled a few suggestions to solve the issues, but what the minister wants is a report and a final solution to the problems that Streamyx users are facing.

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The last time such a deadline was put out, TM requested an extension. We will see if TM will pull it off in a month’s time. Clock’s ticking!
Pokdepinion: Nothing like a deadline to really spur people into action…
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Inside The Music Of Sony’s New Game Returnal With Composer Bobby Krlic

Returnal is Sony’s new and upcoming sci-fi psychological horror game that is due to release this 30 April exclusively on the PS5 after being delayed from its original March release. The game was revealed during the launch event of Sony’s new console. Returnal’s composer, Bobby Krlic, was recently interviewed by PlayStation in a recent blog post where he revealed some interesting insights on his time working on the game.
An interview with Returnal’s Bobby Krlic

Bobby Krlic, who also goes by the moniker The Haxan Cloak, is a British composer that has worked on music for movies, TV as well as video games. His most notable works are as a composer for Red Dead Redemption 2, 2019 horror movie Midsommar as well as legendary director Michael Mann’s Blackhat (which was shot in Malaysia in some parts) on which he collaborated with Oscar-winning composer, Atticus Ross.

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In the interview, Krlic talked about his time working on Returnal and how Sony initially approached him to compose music for the upcoming psychological horror game. His first trace of the game soundtrack has also been released. Titled “The Crash”, you can listen to the track below or through this link right here.

Krlic revealed that he was offered the composer job at Returnal back in July 2019 to which he started writing demo tracks as early as August of that same year. Krlic also explained the process of how he created the sound for a wholly alien world.
“Gather as many materials as I can, ask for as much information as people are willing to give me and then, you know, just kind of soak myself in that,” Krlic said. “Just create without thinking about anything too specific, really, just really try and get in the zone of what the world is. Try and place myself there if I can, and then you know, just press record and play everything for a long time until things seem to be conjuring up the same feeling that I’m getting from the materials.”
Selene, the protagonist for Returnal
He was also asked about his musical theme for Selene, the protagonist of Returnal, though he didn’t really explain much about it to avoid spoilers. He did say this about Selene’s theme, “I will say that there is something that happens at the end of the game, and is a particular harmonic progression there. That was the main thing that we focused on, really when we first started making the music for it. And that, in some way, shape or form is present through every other piece of music that’s in the game. And it should be a kind of eureka moment for the end.”
Krlic further elaborated on his style of music and whether he experiments on it on every project.
“There’s a few staple things, but with each project I try and always have something new, something different to play around with,” he said. “With this one, I ended up building a pretty big, custom modular synth rack. I put this all together just for the game. And then, working with some software developers, we worked on some custom samplers so I would be making my own sounds, then also putting them in custom software, with custom effects and plugins and stuff. So yeah, it’s really kind of, it’s really bespoke.”

He also touched upon the Returnal soundtrack album, which will see a release alongside the Digital Deluxe Edition of the game on 30 April as well as on major streaming platforms on 7 May. He hopes that when listening to the soundtrack, people can go through similar experiences as if they were playing the game itself.
When asked about the creative process behind the game soundtrack’s lead track “The Crash”, this was what Krlic had to say.
“For me, it felt like it really sums up the atmosphere of the game. You know, it sums up the narrative, it sums up the characters of Selene and the planet pretty succinctly. It also uses the breadth tonally of everything involved in Returnal: this custom granular processing, the strings, woodwinds, drum machines, distortions… everything that’s present in Returnal is somewhere to be found in that track. So it felt like a no brainer for me that would be kind of a lead – in inverted commas – single. ”

Finally, this is what Krlic had to say when asked where Returnal stands in comparison with his other work.
“That’s an interesting question. It’s funny, I’m not particularly a retrospective kind of person. It’s not often actually that I go back and listen to things. I’ve actually gone back and listened to [this soundtrack] purely in a narcissistic way.. And I think, you know, it’s music that I’ve been wanting to make for a really long time. It’s music that I haven’t found an application for in other schools: what I’ve done is music that I haven’t made purely for myself,”
He continued, “And building things, custom synths, using a theme, then breaking that theme down to its DNA and reassembling it… there’s so many musical elements to this that I’ve just found really stimulating, I think, yeah, it made something that – for me – sounds really fresh to my ears, in terms of my catalogue. And you know, it’s kept me interested and excited and engaged the whole way along, which is great. So that’s all you can really hope for when you take on a project.”
Returnal will release exclusively on the PS5 this 30 April. Check out the trailer for the game below.

Pokdepinion: Returnal is a game that I’ve had my eye on since I first saw the trailer during the PS5 launch last year. I like the sci-fi horror genre, with my favourite being the Dead Space franchise. There’s always this creepy sense of dread when you mix the two, whether they’re movies or games.
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The GeForce RTX-powered ROG G703GX and ROG Zephyrus S GX531GW are now here in Malaysia

ASUS’ high-end gaming laptops, the ROG Chimera G703 and ROG Zephyrus S has just received a major upgrade with the latest NVIDIA GeForce RTX graphics. These laptops are now ready to take on any raytraced and DLSS titles you have.
ROG Chimera G703GX

The ROG Chimera G703GX will be available in two variants, with either an overclockable Intel Core i9 8950HK processor, or an Intel Core i7 8750H. Both variants will tout the GeForce RTX 2080 8GB GDDR6, which will be feeding the beautiful 17.3″ 1080p display with a 144 Hz refresh rate, G-SYNC and 100% sRGB gamut.

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Keeping things cool will be the HyperCool Pro thermal system, with 12V fans that can push loads of air out of the chassis. The following are the specifications for the two variants of the ROG G703GX offered here in Malaysia:

G703G-XEV121T
G703G-XEV115T

Processor
Intel Core i9 8950HK
Intel Core i7 8750H

Memory
32GB DDR4 2666 (16GB x 2)
16GB DDR4 (16GB x 1)

Storage
2 x 512GB PCIe 3.0 x4 (RAID 0)
1 x 512GB PCIe 3.0 x 4 SSD
2 x 256GB PCIe 3.0 x4
1TB Seagate FireCuda SSHD

GPU
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 8GB GDDR6

Display
17.3″ FHD, IPS-level, 144 Hz, 3ms, 100% sRGB, anti-glare

Connectivity
2.5Gb Ethernet
WiFi 802.11ac 2*2
Bluetooth 5.0
1 x Thunderbolt 3/USB 3.1 Gen2 (Type-C)
3 x USB 3.1 Gen2 (Type-A)

OS
Windows 10 Home (64bit)

Battery
96 WHrs, 8-cell Li-ion, 14.4V

Warranty
2 year Global

Price
RM19 999
RM14 999

For desktop-class performance in a laptop, the ROG Chimera G703 is definitely the laptop to go for. We tested its older configuration featuring a GeForce GTX 1080, and we were suitably impressed. Read more about it here.
ROG Zephyrus S GX531GW

The much svelter ROG Zephyrus S comes with a GeForce RTX 2070 Max-Q, crammed into a body that’s less than 15.75mm thick. It’s not only thin though, as it features a footprint not much larger than its display thanks to the super-narrow bezels around the screen.

While thin, the ROG Zepyhrus S touts the innovative Active Aerodynamic System (AAS) which expands to help the Zephyrus S draw in more air when you are pushing the limits in demanding games. With 12V fans pushing air through quad heatsinks, the ROG Zephyrus tames the thermals without having to sacrifice in terms of looks.
The following is the specifications for the ROG Zephyrus S GX531GW that will be offered here in Malaysia

GX531G-WES014T

Processor
Intel Core i7 8750H

Memory
16GB DDR4 2666 (8GB x 1 + 8GB on-board)

Storage
512GB PCIe NVMe SSD

GPU
GeForce RTX 2070 Max-Q 8GB GDDR6

Display
15.6″ FHD, IPS-level, 144 Hz, 3ms, 100% sRGB, anti-glare

Connectivity
WiFi 802.11ac 2*2
Bluetooth 5.0
1 x USB 3.1 Gen2 Type-C with DP 1.2 and USB Power Delivery
1 x USB 3.1 Gen1 Type-C
1 x USB 3.1 Gen2 Type-A
2 x USB 2.0 Type-A

OS
Windows 10 Home (64bit)

Battery
60 WHrs, 4-cell Li-ion, 15.4V

Warranty
2-year Global

Price
RM9999

Portable yet a beast when it comes to performance, the ROG Zephyrus S is perfect as a gaming laptop for those who are always on the go.
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