Vivo Malaysia Launches the Vivo V5s; A Step Up From Their Vivo V5

Introducing the new Vivo V5s…if it seems oddly familiar, I won’t be pointing out why, but you’re right about that feeling.
We are living in the generation of selfies. Virtually everyone loves to take selfies, even at ridiculous moments, and share it on social media. I mean, there’s nothing wrong with being vain once in a while.
Brands are starting to cater more to the selfie crowd and now, Vivo Malaysia is doing that with the all-new Vivo V5s. It’s what they dub as the “Perfect Selfie” smartphone. Let’s take a look.

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Vivo Malaysia Launches the Vivo V5s

At a launch event in Berjaya Times Square, Vivo Malaysia has officially launched Vivo V5s smartphone. The company claims that it is the selfie-focused smartphone that will give you the perfect selfie experience that you have always dreamed about.

Said to be the Perfect Selfie smartphone, the Vivo V5s smartphone is focused on its front camera. It’s powered by a 20 megapixel Sony IMX376 sensor with f/2.0 aperture, along with an updated version of their Selfie Softlight feature. For those of you who aren’t aware, the selfie softlight mimics the studio lighting effect to create a more balanced lighting on your face.
Vivo’s Oversea Product Manager, Winton Wu, said:
The V5s’s 20MP front camera provides consumers with a fabulous selfie experience, earning itself a reputation as the phone choice for selfie enthusiasts. Every day, more than 10 million selfies around the globe are shot on the V5.

Another thing Vivo Malaysia noted on is the Face Beauty 6.0 feature. It has been fine-tuned based on research from approximately a thousand users. It has the ability to tailor solutions to your individual skin condition and facial features. Yes, you don’t have to rely on those automated systems that might make you look like an alien. You can customize the effect to your liking and it should work well for most people.
They’ve also added the Group Selfie feature to the Vivo V5s smartphone. Not only will you be able to capture a group selfie in portrait mode, you can also do it with panoramic landscape panning effects up close. This way, you don’t have to squeeze everyone in to get into the shot.

The rear camera is powered by a 13-megapixel sensor with f/2.2 aperture. It has Phase Detection Autofocus (PDAF) and LED flash. You can even take multiple shots and make up a 52 megapixel Ultra HD photo with it.
The Vivo V5s has a 5.5-inch HD screen that is protected with a 2.5D curved Corning Gorilla Glass. The body measures in at 153.8 x 75.5 x 7.55mm, and weighs a mere 154 grams.There’s also a fingerprint sensor on the front of the device, which Vivo Malaysia claims to be able to unlock your device in 0.2 seconds.
The device will be powered by the Mediatek MT6750 octa-core chipset with Mali-T860 MP2 GPU. It has 4GB of RAM and 64GBs of internal storage (please don’t call it ROM). You can expand the storage capacity further, up to 256GBs, via microSD. Vivo Malaysia also assures that the device’s 3,000 mAH battery will be enough to have the device running for at least a full day.
The Vivo V5s is running on FunTouch OS 3.0, which is a customized Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow OS. For those who are into entertainment, it has a built-in AK4376 DAC. This means that you can expect high-quality audio playback on the device. On the connectivity side, it has dual SIM, supports 4G LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS, and 3.5mm audio jack.
After the success of the Vivo V5 smartphone, Dato’ Siti Nurhaliza is now named the ambassador of Vivo. Another highlight of the event unfolded when Joyce Chu was announced as the new ambassador for the Vivo V5s. Vivo will be organizing various activities featuring the newly appointed Vivo selfie icon for the next 3 months.

The Vivo V5s will come in 3 colour options: Matte Black, Gold, and Rose Gold. It will be available for pre-order starting 3rd May, 2017 with a retail price of RM1,299 (inclusive of GST). The Vivo V5s will officially go on sale in Malaysia on 10th May, 2017.
Photo credits: John Diew from Tech-Critter.

Pokdepinion: Well, can’t say we weren’t expecting this. Vivo Malaysia has been heavily hinting about this particular device after all. It seems they’re really going full force on this whole selfie thing. I would personally be interested in the device for vlogging purposes but to each their own. Now, we can’t vouch for Vivo’s claims until we’ve reviewed it ourselves so stay tuned for that.
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HUAWEI nova Y70 is Now Purchasable in Malaysia for RM699

HUAWEI Malaysia recently launched the HUAWEI nova Y70, bringing the smartphone to all Malaysians. The new HUAWEI nova Y70 is equipped with all of the main smartphone functions to provide customers with the smoothest and easiest experience available from the long battery life to the high screen-to-body ratio.

HUAWEI nova Y70, The Latest Entry-Level Smartphone
The HUAWEI nova Y70 features 22.5W HUAWEI SuperCharge, which allows for 3 hours of uninterrupted video playback on a single 10-minute charge. This can save the users’ time and maximize smartphone usage, preventing them from fretting about their battery life when being away from home. If the smartphone’s battery is only 5% charged, users don’t have to worry because they can activate Low Battery Mode, which allows up to 12 hours on standby before powering down.

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With a 6000mAh high-capacity battery, users only need to charge the HUAWEI nova Y70 twice a week. The long battery life also allows for 8 optimized consumption sectors due to HUAWEI’s AI smart power-saving technology.
The AI Triple Camera, which includes a 48MP HD Main Camera, a 120° 5MP Ultra-Wide Angle Camera, and a 2MP Depth Camera, enables powerful but high-quality photography directly from the smartphone. The Main Camera allows for more light in images, which improves their quality and setting. The Ultra-Wide Angle Camera allows for more information in the frame, which is ideal for fitting all of your friends or family members into a group shot. With 3D imaging and correct depth, the Depth Camera blurs the background of a photograph to focus on the subject.
The nova Y70 has 128GB of storage space, which can store up to 170 episodes of TV shows, 13,000 music, and more than 60 movies. If consumers require more storage for their favourite entertainment, a MicroSD card may hold up to 512GB. The EROFTS super file compression technology will also aid in the speedy and easy download of content.
Users of the nova Y70 can download their favourite apps from AppGallery, HUAWEI’s own app market that comes pre-installed on the smartphone. AppGallery provides a wide selection of apps for users to make the most out of their smartphones, including Booking.com, MAE, Malaysia Airlines, Union Pay, and others.

The brand-new nova Y70 will be available worldwide starting on 17 June 2022 in three colours which are Pearl White, Crystal Blue, and Midnight Black.
If you are interested in the smartphone, feel free to discover more by visiting the company’s official website and experience stores, and authorized partner stores listed below:
Official Website
Experience Stores
Lazada Store
Shopee Store
Pokdepinion: The huge storage and large battery size are really impressive for an entry-level phone. A good option for someone who is looking for a budget phone that focuses on longevity.
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HTC VIVE and VIVE Pro Officially Launched in Malaysia – Starting from RM2999

HTC VIVE and VIVE Pro Officially Launched in Malaysia

At a launch event in Kuala Lumpur today, HTC Malaysia with the helps of ECS has officially launched both the HTC VIVE and VIVE Pro VR headsets in Malaysia. To help differentiate the products better, the entry-level VR headset will be known as the VIVE Consumer Edition.

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The HTC VIVE Pro Starter Kit will be the premium VR offering by the company, which includes two wireless controllers, two SteamVR tracking Base Station (with room scaling capabilities), and the headset itself. The HTC VIVE Pro utilizes a dual-OLED display with a 2880 x 1600 resolution to provide the best possible visuals in a VR headset. It also has an integrated headphone with a built-in amplifier which is said to provide the most suitable audio experience for VR.

The HTC VIVE Consumer Edition on the other hand is the company’s base VR offering. With a 2160 x 1200 resolution display, it comes with two wireless controllers, two SteamVR tracking Base Stations, and the headset itself.

Aside from the two headsets, HTC Malaysia also shared about a new platform for VIVE owners. It is an app store and subscription service where consumers can explore and experience the content they loe and need, and it’s called the VIVEPORT. At the moment, it is said to have over 1,400 diverse VR titles and growing. Subscription to VIVEPORT will cost RM37.99 per month for unlimited access.
The HTC VIVE Consumer Edition will be available starting early November and will be retailing for RM2,999. The HTC VIVE Pro on the other hand will be retailing for RM6,099 and will be available starting late November 2018. Early bird purchases / pre-orders will get you a free 3-month VIVEPORT subscription.
Pre-orders will be available online and in-store starting now until 31st December 2018. If you want to know more or are interested to pre-order one yourself, click right here.
Pokdepinion: This is definitely a lot more affordable than expected. The original VIVE headset was going for about RM4,500 to RM5,000 when resellers were bringing it in before.
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New Fire Emblem Warriors Trailer Unveiled; Nintendo Switch and 3DS-Exclusive

A brand new trailer for Fire Emblem Warriors have been unveiled. It was made as a TV ad for the North American crowd but it’s something every fan should see.

New Fire Emblem Warriors Trailer Unveiled

Nintendo has recently released a new commercial for the upcoming Warriors-style Fire Emblem game known as Fire Emblem Warriors. We get to see more of the game developed by Koei Tecmo’s top teams, Omega Force and Team Ninja.

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Specifically, the trailer shows a bit of the opening cutscene, alongside a look at some of the heroes that we’ll play in the game, including Caeda, Takumi, Ryoma, Frederick, and the male version of Robin.
For those of you who aren’t aware, the Fire Emblem series is a popular game series on Nintendo’s platform. If you’re wondering why it has the ‘Warriors’ name in it, well, it’s because the game is created by the folks behind Dynasty Warriors. It is expected to play out more like the hack and slash nature of Dynasty Warriors rather than it’s regular gameplay mechanics.

Previously, we have seen a series of trailers which includes 2 videos showcasing the heroes from Fire Emblem: Fates,  another trailer focusing on Chrom, Male Robin, Cordelia, Frederick, Lucina, Female Robin and Lissa from Fire Emblem Awakening, and finally one showing off Celica, Lyn, Caeda, Tiki, Marth, Rowan and Lianna.
You can check out the new trailer at the top of this post. Fire Emblem Warriors launched on Nintendo Switch and on the 3DS family of systems in Japan on September 28th 2017. The North American and European gamers will have to wait for October 20th 2017 before they can get their hands on the game.
In other Warriors game news, Dynasty Warriors 9 will have a 60 FPS option for the PS4 Pro and Xbox One X, much like NiOh did. Click here to know the full details.

Pokdepinion: Well, it looks like almost every game is getting the Warriors treatment. Not that I’m complaining though. I love hack and slash games. Let’s hope this one turns out well.
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Riot Games Tease 17th Valorant Agent “Deadeye”

While everyone still has their focus on the new agent KAY/O, Riot Games has already begun teasing the 17th Valorant agent, Deadeye.
17th Valorant Agent, Deadeye

Valorant is celebrating its one year anniversary and we now have Episode 3, a new battle pass, and the YR1 Event Pass, the latter of which is free for everyone. Riot Games also published a Year One Anthem video on YouTube, which also included a brief teaser on what could be the 17th agent, Deadeye.

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The picture in question, which we’ve included at the top of this post, features a new agent wielding a rather unique gun. The name Deadeye was discovered by data miner Floxay, as the weapon has that carved on it. If the weapon is central to the new agent, then it’s likely that it’s not added as a new weapon for everyone but rather, a skill for him.
Riot Games promised to deliver a new agent in each act so we might just see Deadeye, assuming that will be his codename, in Episode 3 Act 2. For now, do enjoy KAY/0 as it’s the newest one available in the game now.
Valorant is available right now for free exclusively on PC.
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Pokdepinion: It’s going to be hard to guess what type of skills this person might have but I have a feeling this will be a new controller-type agent rather than a duelist.
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vivo X90 Receives Software Update: Enhanced Security and Camera Optimizations

vivo has recently rolled out an exciting software update for its popular model, the vivo X90. This update brings various enhancements, including the latest Android security patch for May 2023, system stability improvements, and optimized camera features. Read on to explore the details of this significant update.
vivo X90 Software Update

One of the primary highlights of this software update is the inclusion of the May 2023 Google security patch. By implementing the latest security measures, vivo ensures that users can enjoy a safer and more secure smartphone experience. The update aims to address any potential vulnerabilities and bolster the device’s defenses against potential threats.

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Furthermore, the update includes optimizations for system stability. Users may have experienced occasional app crashes in the past, but this update seeks to resolve such issues, resulting in a smoother and more reliable performance overall. Gone are the frustrations caused by sudden app closures, ensuring a seamless user experience.
The vivo X90 update also introduces camera optimizations that will delight photography enthusiasts. Specifically, the selfie shooter’s Super Night Mode has been enhanced to improve the clarity of photos taken in low-light conditions. This update allows users to capture stunning selfies even in challenging lighting situations.
Additionally, the overall function of the Camera app has been optimized to provide a better shooting experience. From improved responsiveness to enhanced functionality, these optimizations aim to elevate users’ photography endeavors. With these enhancements, vivo X90 users can expect enhanced image quality and a more enjoyable photography experience.
The software update brings further refinements across various aspects of the device. The status bar and notification icons have been optimized to provide a better user experience, ensuring clear and intuitive visual cues. Moreover, the update addresses occasional compatibility issues with third-party apps, ensuring smoother app performance and usability. For those who utilize Bluetooth earphones, an occasional issue where incoming calls were played through the speaker has been resolved. This improvement ensures that calls are routed correctly to the Bluetooth earphones for a seamless and uninterrupted audio experience.
The software update for the vivo X90 carries the firmware version PD2241BF_EX_A_13.0.17.2.W30 and has a download size of approximately 245MB. Currently, the update is being rolled out in India. If you are a vivo X90 user in India and haven’t received the update notification, you can manually check for it by navigating to Settings > System update on your device.
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Pokdepinion: The recent software update for the vivo X90 brings several noteworthy improvements, including enhanced security with the latest Android security patch, system stability optimizations, and camera enhancements. By continually refining their devices, vivo ensures that users can enjoy an elevated smartphone experience. If you own a vivo X90, make sure to update your device to leverage these improvements and enjoy a more secure and enhanced mobile experience.
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Malaysia Is The First Around The Globe To Witness The Brand New HUAWEI nova 5t

Malaysia is the first country in the world to catch a glimpse of the brand new HUAWEI 5T smartphone, where it was unveiled at this year’s KL Fashion Week 2019 (KLFW).

HUAWEI has been a part of the event on a yearly basis and this year sees them host their #WeAreNova fashion design contest where 5 top designers combined technology and fashion as the nova favorites. Models strut their stuff while holding onto the brand new nova 5T.

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Back to the smartphone, the HUAWEI nova 5T comes with three color variants; Black, Purple, and Blue. Though there’s been speculations going on of what the HUAWEI nova 5T offers, we will probably learn more when it is revealed entirely. One the other hand, we can see that the device’s camera configuration is similar to the HONOR 20 series‘ setup, which comes with an ‘L’ shape.

The HUAWEI nova 5T is set to be officially announced on the 27th of August 2019. We will also be present at the launch event of the device, so be sure to stay tuned to Pokde.net for more news on the nova 5T.
Pokdepinion: Sadly it was just a teaser of the phone..but hey, we are the first in the world to get a glimpse of the phone!
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HUAWEI Wearables for Fitness Monitoring in Style Launched in Malaysia

HUAWEI Malaysia has recently unveiled the WATCH Fit 2, Band 7, and WATCH KIDS Pro 4. HUAWEI wearables come with advanced fitness features, specifically built for fashion and wellness-conscious consumers of all ages, from the technologically advanced hardware setup to the intelligent and practical software applications.
HUAWEI WATCH FIT 2

The WATCH FIT 2 is ideal for users who want a simpler alternative. It is packed with smart functions that are specifically designed to assist customers to work out whenever and wherever they choose. It is HUAWEI’s first smartwatch with an animated personal trainer, offering free, one-on-one personal instruction throughout seven workout courses like strength training, abdominal routines, and more.

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With 97 training types and an animated fitness instructor, the fitness experience is set to be even better than previous versions. Athletes of various levels can use the watch’s running ability index to design a personalized training plan based on their height, age, weight, fitness, and running experience.
The 1.74-inch AMOLED HD HUAWEI FullView display, with its sleek and smooth design and four colours, Isle Blue, Midnight Black, Sakura Pink, and Moon White, provides users with instant health information such as blood oxygen saturation (SpO2) and all-day stress tracking.
The WATCH FIT 2 Active Edition comes in Isle Blue, Midnight Black, and Sakura Pink and will be available nationwide beginning on 27 May 2022, for RM599. If you purchase two HUAWEI Watch Fit 2 bundles, customers will be able to save RM100. Meanwhile, the HUAWEI Watch FIT 2 Elegant Edition with Moon White will be available in July.

The WATCH FIT 2 will be available for purchase at HUAWEI’s official stores as listed below:
Official Website
Lazada Store
Shopee Store
HUAWEI Band 7

With a weight of only 16g, inclusive of the strap, and a thickness of 9.99mm, users will hardly notice the device when wearing it for sleep, work, or exercise. It is a dedicated watch that helps users discover new ways to live a healthy and active lifestyle by providing a 24/7 exercise and health improvement experience. It is a minimalistic smartwatch that is suitable for those searching for something compact and light.
To match the user’s style and appearance, it is available in Graphite Black, Nebula Pink, Wilderness Green, and Flame Red. To include a modern design, the colour has been properly calibrated to fit the fibreglass reinforced polymer watch body, as well as the delicate metal texture coating.

The Band 7 will go on sale in Malaysia in July for RM219 and will be available for purchase at HUAWEI’s official website.
HUAWEI WATCH Kids 4 Pro

The WATCH KIDS 4 Pro will excite children with its stylish design and light indicator, while parents will appreciate the ability to properly identify the location and video calls. The watch enables HD video calls via HUAWEI MeeTime2 thanks to its 5MP front camera. Users can use the WATCH KIDS 4 Pro to make HD video or voice calls to contacts who use Huawei products such as phones, visions, and tablets.
The watch utilizes nine layers of AI positioning technologies, and can accurately record location every 120 seconds thanks to GPS, Beidou, GLONASS, A-GPS, WLAN positioning, base station positioning, indoor positioning, accelerometer-assisted positioning, and SOS camera assisted positioning. When their children leave or enter the Safe Zone, parents will be notified.

Beginning on 27 May 2022, customers can purchase the WATCH Kids 4 Pro for RM699.
The Watch Kids 4 Pro is available for purchase at HUAWEI’s official stores as listed below:
Official Website
Lazada Store
Shopee Store
Pokdepinion:  Watches made for children! This would be great for parents who are worried about their children. However, it might be a double-edged sword for privacy issues.
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NVIDIA RTX 4060 Allegedly 23% Faster Than RTX 3060 12GB, According To 3DMark Tests

We’re only three days away from NVIDIA launching the RTX 4060 – which was brought forward from the original July release – and benchmarks has surfaced (courtesy of reviewers that remain anonymous, per Videocardz) to give us the first look on the upcoming GPU’s performance against its direct predecessor, the RTX 3060.
Based on the numbers published, the comparison involves three GPUs: the RTX 4060 itself, and two versions of RTX 3060 – one in 12GB and one in 8GB. The crucial difference between the two variants, aside from the VRAM capacity, is the bus width. The 12GB version features a wider memory bus and thus enjoys higher memory bandwidth over the 8GB version, which reflects in actual performance differences.

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Benchmark
RTX 4060 vs. RTX 3060 12GB
RTX 4060 vs. RTX 3060 8GB

Speed Way
+16.6%
+58.4%

Port Royal
+17.2%
+30.7%

Time Spy
+30.3%
+55.3%

Time Spy Extreme
+32.7%
+61.1%

Fire Strike
+19.8%
+38%

Fire Strike Extreme
+23.4%
+41.8%

Fire Strike Ultra
+19.4%
+50%

The RTX 4060 is set to feature the same 128-bit memory bus as the 3060 8GB (and feature same amount of VRAM as a result). On average, the RTX 4060 leads the RTX 4060 12GB by 22.8% on average, whereas the 8GB model is left behind with a huge 47.9% lead for the newer card. These numbers are measured without upscaling involved, meaning native performance (NVIDIA is very keen to point out the power of DLSS3 in their marketing, however).
As for the GPU’s true gaming performance, aside from NVIDIA’s first party claims we don’t have much yet – though the first wave of reviews should arrive in this Wednesday (28/6) for the MSRP models, with more to follow the next day.
Pokdepinion: Let’s hope the card does bring more performance on the table – the Ti model is frankly a mistake that shouldn’t happen in the first place.
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Update on Dissidia Final Fantasy for PS4: Square Enix to Make it an eSports Game?

You say eSports and people think DotA 2, CS:GO, and so on. What if Dissidia Final Fantasy becomes a part of the eSports scene?
If you’ve played Dissidia Final Fantasy on the PSP before, then you know how fun it is to beat the crap out of Final Fantasy characters using your favourite Final Fantasy character. Like if you happen to hate Tidus’s whiny attitude, just wail on him over and again.
We’ve known about a new Dissidia Final Fantasy game that has been out in the arcade machines in Japan for over a year. It was noticeably absent during the 30th anniversary celebration of the Final Fantasy series. People have been asking, when is it coming to the PlayStation 4? Well, here’s an update from the game’s producer, Ichirou Hazama, and director, Takeo Kujiraoka.

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Dissidia Final Fantasy for PS4 to Become an eSport?

In an interview with Weekly Famitsu, Dissidia Final Fantasy’s producer, Ichirou Hazama, and director, Takeo Kujiraoka, was asked a bit on the new Dissidia Final Fantasy game. Gematsu translated the interview into English for us English-speaking folks.
According to the translated version of the interview, the only reason a console version of Dissidia Final Fantasy wasn’t shown at the recent Final Fantasy 30th anniversary event was because development of a single-player campaign has slowed things down. Hazama believed that the current development work on the game for console didn’t have anything worthy to show to the public.
Ichirou Hazama said:
Many users are expecting a story for the console version, which we are of course preparing. However, the focus of the game is battles and that has not changed. We will further enhance other elements as well, which will take a little bit more time.
This basically means that the team has their hands full on Dissidia Final Fantasy, especially with the story elements. Director Takeo Kujiraoka added on, saying that Dissidia Final Fantasy’s potential as a competitive fighting game might have the game to not only head to consoles, but also into markets outside of Japan.
Takeo Kujiraoka said:
If we can export it to the world as a high-proficiency, competitive fighting tool, while also an enjoyable team battle Final Fantasy, it might even rise up as an e-Sports event. If that happens, then next will be a global tournament, right? I can’t say too much, but I want to use these sorts of ambitions to make Dissidia Final Fantasy an even better game.

It’s no secret that Square Enix has been wanting to create eSports-friendly games. Their most recent attempt at an eSports game being Flame x Blaze, a MOBA-style game similar to League of Legends. The 3v3 format makes it quite similar to Vainglory. The game itself is in beta in Japan and there’s no word on an outside release.
At the moment, the new Dissidia Final Fantasy is only available on arcades in Japan. Those arcade machines are running on PS4-like hardware, which is why a lot of people feel that porting it to the PS4 shouldn’t be too tough. But given that the team mentioned the difficulties they’ve faced in implementing a Story Mode for the game, it looks like we’re gonna have to wait for a bit on this.

Pokdepinion: A Final Fantasy eSports game sounds like an awesome idea. I mean, Street Fighter, Marvel vs Capcom, Tekken, and other fighting games have their own major tournaments anyway. I don’t see why Dissidia Final Fantasy wouldn’t have its own eSports following when it is finally released. As far as the game’s release is concerned, I don’t think we’ll be seeing it anytime soon.
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realme 3 Pro’s camera prowess teased by CEO

We know that the realme 3 Pro is expected to come with a Sony IMX519 camera sensor. However software play a big role in smartphones when it comes to actually producing a great photo. realme has gotten that part down when they released the realme 3 with Nightscape and Chroma Boost, but the realme 3 Pro is going to take it a step further with its better sensor.

Get ready for amazing photography with Rm3pro. pic.twitter.com/cmZYSh7lCB
— Madhav Sheth (@MadhavSheth1) April 14, 2019

From what we can see, the realme 3 Pro will have amazing low light capabilities, with amazing noise control and dynamic range. Also the realme 3 Pro is expected to come with a fast burst mode which realme will call Speed Shot.

#speedshot #SpeedAwakens pic.twitter.com/CHkhBE6UKS
— Madhav Sheth (@MadhavSheth1) April 14, 2019

These features should make the realme 3 Pro great bang for buck if you are looking for a mid-range smartphone with a good camera. The realme 3 was a good enough proving ground for the software, but we will definitely be checking out the realme 3 Pro to see how much further can realme go!

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realme 3 Pro Specifications [unconfirmed]

Snapdragon 710, octa-core up to 2.2 GHz, 10nm FinFET
Up to 6GB RAM
Up to 128GB storage, expandable via microSD
6.3″ FHD+ display
16MP Sony IMX519 primary camera
13MP selfie camera
3960 mAh battery, VOOC 3.0 charging

Pokdepinion: Man I am really looking forward to see whether the realme 3 Pro can really impress us in the mid-range segment like the realme 2 Pro did.
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[E3 2019] Bethesda Orion Software Optimize Games for Streaming

At the Bethesda E3 2019 press conference, a new software designed for developers to optimize their games was announced. That software is called Orion, and it’s expected to allow streaming options on next-gen gaming consoles from both Sony and Microsoft as well as Google Stadia.
If you’d like to try out Orion for yourself, Bethesda will allow players to play DOOM (2017). All you have to do is register right here. More information regarding that will be revealed within the coming weeks.

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Bethesda demonstrated Orion by running DOOM on a smartphone. The software will support native 4K as well as 60 frames per second regardless of what platform you choose to play on. According to Bethesda, it sports the following benefits:
Major Performance Benefits: Integrated within the game engine itself, Orion can achieve dramatic latency reductions of up to 20% per frame plus up to 40% less bandwidth required.
Complementary Technology: Orion’s software innovations work seamlessly with nearly any game, game engine, or streaming provider, making Orion’s incredible performance benefits an additive benefit to innovations in hardware and connectivity from streaming providers.
A Better Streaming Experience for Players: A game using Orion offers high-speed performance with imperceptible latency, even in a twitchy shooter; lower usage against ISP bandwidth caps; and a wider availability, making quality play available to players living far from data centers.
Flawless Execution and Ease of Use for Developers: The Orion SDK is easily integrated into almost any game, which means developers can deliver best-in-class experiences to players through streaming, with minimal additional development effort.
Lower Costs, Wider Reach for Streaming Providers: Orion can help providers reach larger audiences, at reduced costs, with a superior level of service. Orion makes possible substantially reduced capital investments in data centers, and can materially lower the cost of operating a streaming service.
While this seems like a strange announcement for E3 2019 as it normally focuses on consumers rather than developer, this is an industry trade show after all. While it is unclear if Bethesda is looking to license Orion to other developers or publishers, this software may become as popular as Engines like Unreal or Havok if streaming takes off.
Being able to better optimize and minimize data usage is a cornerstone to making streaming a viable gaming option, and helps both the developer / publisher and gamers on costs.
Pokdepinion: Well, it’s for the developers but it will certainly be beneficial for the consumers at the end of the day. Let’s hope this can make a big difference for future games.
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Adobe Express Now Gets Firefly AI Integration, Also Coming To Google Bard

Adobe officially introduces the newly updated Adobe Express – now with Firefly AI infused for users to decide how it should look by simply using text prompts.
Adobe Express includes features from image editing, illustration, video editing, document editing into a single editor, which allows creators to create and collaborate on-the-fly and on-the-go. Users can create content from templates, and with the new update – have the Firefly AI to assist in functions such as changing the look of text or images, all using just the text prompts. There’s also access to Adobe Stock royalty-free images, 2,000 fonts and 2GB of storage to start with, for free tiers.

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That being said, the company also offers paid options (US$9.99 per month) which include more font selection (over 20,000), 100GB of storage, full Adobe Stock access and premium templates plus branding-related features for quick content creation. Mobile app versions of the platform is “coming soon”, as mentioned in the press release.

Aside from that, Adobe is bringing Express to Google Bard – the search engine giant’s AI chatbot that rivals ChatGPT. Express will be responsible for text-to-image “in the coming months”, taking the fight head on Bing’s Image Creator powered by OpenAI’s DALL-E image generation model.
Pokdepinion: This is one of those cases where AI can be proven incredibly useful, and now very accessible too.
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Free Games for PS Plus May 2017 Revealed; For Both US and EU PS Plus Members!

Looks like we got some early news for this one. Presenting the free games lineup for PS Plus May 2017!
In recent months, we had to wait quite awhile to know what free games we’ll be getting for PS Plus. Before that, it wasn’t like this at all as we would at least get to know about it at the end of the previous month.
Rumours have circulated that Sony Interactive Entertainment will be announcing it early this time around to avoid a potential clash with something that’s launching soon and it might just be true. Why? Because we have the official lineup of free games for PS Plus May 2017, for both the US and EU region.

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Free Games for PS Plus May 2017 Revealed
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Today, Sony Interactive Entertainment announced the full lineup of free games for PS Plus May 2017. This means that if you are a PS Plus subscriber in May, you’re getting some free games your way and this month, it’s looking pretty damn good.
Notably, Alienation from developer Housemarque is available for Europe, but not in North America, where it has been replaced with ABZU from developer Giant Squid.
Meanwhile common among both line-ups is Tales from the Borderlands from developer Telltale Games. Across this 5-part episodic series you follow the journey of Rhys and Fiona across Pandora as they are thrown together to recover a fortune. Oh, and Handsome Jack plays an integral role in the story.
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Here’s the full line-up for Europe:

Alienation (PS4)
Tales from the Borderlands (PS4)
Blood Knights (PS3)
Port Royale 3: Pirates and Merchants (PS3)
Laser Disco Defenders (PS Vita) (Cross Busy with PS4)
Type: Rider (PS Vita) (Cross Buy With PS4)

Here’s the full line-up for North America:

Tales from the Borderlands, PS4
Abzu, PS4
Blood Knights, PS3
Port Royale 3: Pirates and Merchants, PS3
Laser Disco Defenders, PS Vita (Cross Buy with PS4)
Type:Rider, PS Vita (Cross Buy on PS4)

Two new trailers highlighting each line-up have also been released. So which do you think is better? The US lineup for EU lineup for PS Plus May 2017?

Pokdepinion: Oh my god, they’re actually giving away Tales from the Borderlands. That is by far my favourite of all the Telltale Games series. I can’t wait to see what they’re going to give for PS Plus Asia.
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ASUS ROG STRIX GL12CX Gaming PC Price and Specifications for Malaysian Market

ASUS ROG STRIX GL12CX Gaming PC Specifications for Malaysian Market

This is the official details of the ASUS ROG STRIX GL12CX gaming PC, based on information obtained during the official launch event.

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OS
Windows 10 Home

CPU
Intel Core i9-9900K (8C / 16T @ up to 5 GHz), 16M Cache, 95W TDP, 14nm
Intel Core i7-9700K (8C / 8T @ up to 4.9 GHz), 12M Cache, 95W TDP, 14nm

RAM
16GB 2666MHz DDR4 RAM (2 x DIMM slots)

GPU
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 8GB GDDR6
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 8GB GDDR6

Motherboard
Intel Z390 mATX

Storage
3.5″ 1TB 7200RPM HDD
256GB / 512GB PCIe G3x4 NVMe SSD
Expansion:
1 x 9mm optical disk drive (Slim type; DVD-ROM, SuperMulti DVD RW)
2 x 3.5” bays
1 x 2.5” bay
1 x 2.5” hot-swap bay

Connectivity
Wireless:
802.11ac (2×2) Wave 2
Bluetooth 5.0
Front I/O:
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type-A
2 x USB 2.0 Type-A
1 x Mic in / headphone out
1 x 2-in-1 card reader SD / MMC
Rear I/O:
2 x USB 2.0 Type-A
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-A
4 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type-A
5 x Audio jacks
1 x Optical S/PDIF out
1 x RJ45

Audio
Realtek ALC1150

Power
700W PSU (80PLUS)

Dimensions
179 x 400 x 456 mm (W x D x H)

Weight
11kg

Retail Price for Malaysian Market
ASUS Malaysia Launches ASUS ROG STRIX GL12CX
The ASUS ROG STRIX GL12CX gaming desktop will be available for purchase starting today onwards at all ASUS official stores and authorized resellers nationwide. The price will range from RM9,999 for the entry-level package to RM14,999 for the top of the line specifications. It will come bundled with a STRIX Flare gaming keyboard and the ROG Gladius II gaming mouse.
Warranty for this product across all variants will be 3 years long.
If you missed the official launch event, click right here.
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CES 2021: ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 SE and ROG Strix SCAR 17 with AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX and GeForce RTX 3080 announced

If you saw the ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 and went “damn, I wish it had an AMD CPU in there,” your wish has been answered. The ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 SE packs the latest AMD Ryzen 5000 series processors, GeForce RTX 30 series graphics in the same chassis as the ROG Zephyrus Duo 15, but with a fresh new coat of paint that further enhances the aesthetics of the ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 SE.
ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 SE

Aside from the apparent new darker shade that the ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 SE comes in, ASUS also applied a new finish to half of the lid, dubbed Dot Insight. The ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 SE now looks more dynamic and gamer-oriented with this new design direction.

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Under the hood lies the latest AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX mated to a GeForce RTX 3080 graphics. The combined power of the two beastly chips goes up to 165W, but ASUS is ready to tackle it with the new Active Aerodynamic Plus that involves the lifting ScreenPad Plus to enlarge the intake channels. Coupled with the increased heatsink surface area that’s even greater than the original ROG Zephyrus Duo 15’s, the ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 SE is well prepared to handle the heat.

ASUS have also innovated on their liquid-metal application process, allowing them to apply Thermal Grizzly’s liquid metal compound to the Ryzen 5000 series CPU in their laptops as well for more effective cooling of the AMD CPUs. In light workloads when the full brunt of the cooling system is not required, the fans will fully shut down to make for a truly silent system.
Aside from the aesthetic and hardware differences, the ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 SE can be configured much faster 4K 120Hz 15.6″ main display, versus the ROG Zephyrus Duo 15’s 4K60 panel. The FHD 300Hz option is still available, but personally I would opt for the 4K 120Hz panel for that perfect balance of resolution of fluidity. Both displays support Adaptive-Sync for tear-free gaming. The secondary ScreenPad Plus is carried over from the ROG Zephyrus Duo 15, with the addition of an FHD option to match the resolution of the primary display if you opt for the FHD 300Hz panel.

The ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 will also be making better use of the ScreenPad Plus, with support for more apps and software. ASUS will be adding support with the ASUS ProArt Control Panel soon to further enhance the ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 SE’s functionality, especially for content creators.
ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 SE Specs

Processor
Up to AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX, 8C/16T @ up to 4.6GHz, 7nm
Unlocked multiplier, 45W+ TDP

RAM
16GB DDR4-3200 (on-board) + 1 x SO-DIMM slot

Graphics
Up to GeForce RTX 3080 (Mobile)

Storage
2 x 512GB / 1TB M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 SSD, RAID 0

Display
Primary
15.6″ 4K (3840 x 2160) IPS display, 120Hz, 100% Adobe RGB /
15.6″ FHD (1920 x 1080) IPS display, 300Hz, 100% sRGB
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Secondary (ScreenPad Plus)
14.1″ 4K (3840 x 1100) IPS display, 60Hz, NTSC 72% /
14.1″ FHD (1920 x 550) IPS display, 60Hz, NTSC 72%

Connectivity
3 x USB 3.2 Gen2 (10Gbps) Type-A
1 x USB 3.2 Gen2 (10Gbps) Type-C (DisplayPort 1.4 + USB-PD support)
1 x 3.5mm combo jack
1 x HDMI 2.0b
1 x Gigabit LAN
1 x microSD card reader

Battery
90WHr battery
240W power adapter
100W USB-C PD support

Dimensions
360 x 268 x 21 mm

Weight
2.4kg

ROG Strix SCAR 17
For more serious gamers who do not require two displays, the ROG Strix SCAR 17 is an excellent option. The ROG Strix SCAR 17 is not simply a refresh of the current outgoing ROG Strix SCAR 17, as it features a complete redesign, on top of new AMD Ryzen 5000 series and GeForce RTX 30 series chips under the hood.

While previous generations of ROG Strix SCAR laptops already introduced the front-facing RGB light strip, the new ROG Strix SCAR 17 adds an additional light strip under the display. Further enhancing the personalization available on the ROG Strix SCAR 17 is a swappable hinge cap, allowing you to express your individuality with the ROG Strix SCAR laptops.

The ROG Strix SCAR 17 will also tout the world’s fastest laptop display, running at 360Hz. If you come to think of it, it is really amazing how fast laptop panels are catching up to desktop gaming displays, as the ROG Swift 360Hz was just introduced last year.
Gamers can also opt to equip their ROG Strix SCAR 17 with an optional 165Hz WQHD for improved detail and a wider color gamut. Both displays tout Adaptive-Sync technology. Meanwhile on the audio end, there’s a quad-speaker design and Dolby Atmos sound enhancement to improve the immersiveness of your games.

The typing and gaming experience is further improved with an optical mechanical keyboard, with zero debounce delay for near-instantaneous inputs. The trackpad is also enlarged by 85% from previous model for added convenience when using the ROG Strix SCAR 17 on the go. Emphasizing its gaming intentions is a semi-translucent palm rest panel that teases the powerful hardware inside the ROG Strix SCAR 17.

Under the hood, you can configure the ROG Strix SCAR 17 with hardware up to the AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX and GeForce RTX 3080 graphics. With the CPU cooled by liquid metal, you can even take advantage of the unlocked multiplier to overclock the AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX CPU.
ROG Strix SCAR 17 Specs

Processor
Up to AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX, 8C/16T @ up to 4.6GHz, 7nm
Unlocked multiplier, 45W+ TDP

RAM
Up to 64GB DDR4-3200 (2 x SODIMM slots)

Graphics
Up to GeForce RTX 3080 (Mobile)

Storage
1 x 512GB / 1TB M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 SSD
RAID 0 support (support for 2 x M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 SSD)

Display
17.3″ WQHD (2560 x 1440) IPS display, 165Hz, 100% DCI-P3 /
17.3″ FHD (1920 x 1080) IPS display, 360Hz, 100% sRGB
Pantone Validated

Connectivity
3 x USB 3.2 Gen2 (10Gbps) Type-A
1 x USB 3.2 Gen2 (10Gbps) Type-C (DisplayPort 1.4 + USB-PD support)
1 x 3.5mm combo jack
1 x HDMI 2.0
1 x Gigabit LAN

Battery
90WHr battery
240W power adapter
100W USB-C PD support

Dimensions
395 x 282.1 x 27.5 mm

Weight
2.7kg

Availability of the ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 SE and ROG Strix SCAR 17 in Malaysia have yet to be announced, so stay tuned for that!
Pokdepinion: These sure are some beastly gaming laptops!
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System Requirements for PS Plus Premium on PC Revealed

System Requirements for PS Plus Premium on PC

With the new PS Plus offerings coming your way, some of you might be wondering if there are any changes for the PS Plus Premium system requirements for PC since the days of PlayStation Now. We have all the details right here, and the good news here is that you do not need a super strong PC for it.
Minimum Requirements

Windows 7 (SP 1), 8.1 or 10
Core i3 2.0 GHz
300 MB of available storage
2 GB of RAM
Sound card; USB port

Recommended

Windows 7 (SP 1), 8.1 or 10
3.5 GHz Intel Core i3 or 3.8 GHz AMD A10 or faster
300 MB or more of available storage
2 GB or more of RAM
Sound card; USB port

Apart from that, you will also need an internet connection with a minimum bandwidth of 5Mbps for the lowest quality. For Full HD resolution, you are looking at a bandwidth of 15Mbps. Furthermore, you will need a DualShock 4 controller if you want to play games with a gamepad.
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Pokdepinion: Well, I only foresee internet connection being a problem for most gamers as some people might not have access to good internet, or just that the stability is questionable. Generally, it’s pretty acceptable.
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[E3 2021] Metroid Dread is a New 2D Metroid Game for Nintendo Switch

[E3 2021] Metroid Dread Trailer

Gamers have been wanting a new Metroid game for a while and now, we’re finally getting that. It will be the sequel to Metroid Fusion from 2002, and it’s Metroid Dread.
We get short trailer featuring Samus Aran fighting against a giant robot powered by my idea of nightmare fuel as it chases her around the map. It plays similarly to the classic Metroid games, where it’s a 2D platformer but this time with better 3D visuals.
They showed off Samus with a number of interesting abilities, such as sliding through small openings, using the Phantom Cloak to avoid detection, and the Spider Magnet which will let her climb up certain walls and ceilings.

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While this has been announced, many are still wondering on the fate of Metroid Prime 4 that was revealed four years ago. It appears that Nintendo is still working on the game so we most likely won’t see it anytime soon, especially since development restarted in 2019.
Metroid Dread will be coming exclusively to the Nintendo Switch on 8th October 2021.
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Pokdepinion: For a moment, I thought of Mega Man when I saw the game but then I was reminded shortly after that the original Metroid games had a similar format as well. In a sense, they’re just going back to their roots, and I personally like it.
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Adobe Introduces New Creative Cloud Express

The folks at Adobe has recently introduced the new Creative Cloud Express, a unified task-based product that’s available on both web and mobile devices.
Adobe Creative Cloud Express

With it, you can create and share multimedia content such as social media posts and stories, marketing materials like logos, flyers, and banners plus more.

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The Creative Cloud Express allows drag-and-drop content creation, making it a breeze to create with just a few clicks. For those who have subscribed to Create Cloud, the new addition adds value to the ideation process from creating mock-ups to ensuring brand consistency to publishing content on social media.
Other than that, it features 20,000 premium Adobe fonts plus 175 million royalty-free Adobe Stock images, Advanced search and discover capabilities, Quick Actions that’s able to remove background features from photos, trim, and trim videos, Shared Templates and Shared Brands, ConcentCal features, and finally integration with Creative Cloud Libraries.
It is available for free to start to everyone where you can get it at their own website or as a free app from the Microsoft Store, Google Play Store, and Apple App Store. If you are wondering, the Creative Cloud Express premium plan is available for US$9.99 (~RM42.02) per month.
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Pokdepinion: Can’t say I’ve used it beforehand so I might give it a go soon and see what’s it is all about. I wonder how the premium version differs from the free one.
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Here’s How To Make Your Facebook Account More Secure

There’s no denying that Facebook is one of the world’s most used social media platform that allows us to connect with friends and families, get the latest news, or even run your business. With that much going on, do you ever feel like your account isn’t secured? Here are some tips from Facebook themselves to make your account more secure.
Acquire A Two-Factor Authentication

Needless to say, your password should be strong and unique. It is after all the basic thing that’s protecting your account from the world. Once you have one that’s not simple for people to guess, you can then opt to enable two-factor authentication, even for your business.
With this, it adds another layer of protection for your account. Once you’ve activated it, Facebook will ask you to enter a code, should there be a login attempt from a device that’s not recognized and be alerted that there’s someone trying to login to your account.

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Check Out Page Roles And Permissions

If you are handling a business or a page, you might want to browse around with the different Page roles that’s available on Facebook, as well as check on what permissions each role has.
It’s also advisable that you have more than one person as an admin for your Page in case anything goes wrong. That way, you will have someone to back you up, help to keep your page running, and also get you back in.
Not Everyone Is A Friend

Let’s face it, Facebook is a social media platform and a place to meet new people. However, there are some people out there with malicious intent. You may stumble across fake accounts where they try to befriend and manipulate you.
Accepting request from scammers could lead to spam on your timeline that may be shared with your friends, which is something that no one wants. Simply put, be sure to check on the authenticity of the people around you.
Don’t Simply Click On Suspicious Links

It wasn’t that long ago when Agent Smith, a malware named after the villain from the movie ‘The Matrix’ arrived to the scene, where it affected over 25 million Android devices around the world.
Surely you wouldn’t want to be a part of the statistic. Be sure not to click links that you aren’t familiar with, especially if they are coming from someone that you don’t even know or trust.
Setup Your Trusted Contacts

It’d be wise to setup your trusted contacts on Facebook, should you lose access to your account. Once that’s enabled, your contacts will be allowed to send you a recovery code with a URL to help you get back into your account.
Should you feel that your account has been compromised, do head to the link right here (don’t worry, it’ll direct you to Facebook).
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Diablo 4 Release Date Officially Confirmed

After the sheer amount of leaks on the game leading up to The Game Awards 2022, the official release date for Diablo 4 has been confirmed.
Diablo 4 Release Date

Diablo 4 has been confirmed to launch on 6th June 2023. The game will be coming to a wide variety of platforms, namely the PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X, and PC. Console gamers will be able to play the game in multiplayer, couch co-op style.
In the newest trailer for the game, we get to see Inarius and his divine army in hell gearing up for battle against Lilith, Mephisto’s daughter and Queen Mother of Sanctuary. This is significant since both characters were once lovers according to the lore, with the Nephalem being created as a result of that.

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Diablo 4 will have players choose between five classes; Barbarian, Druid, Necromancers, Rogues, and Sorcerers. You will venture into Sanctuary and Hell, with both areas being much bigger than you might experienced before. The post-game campaign has been improved as players can continue growing stronger and face harder challenges, including Nighmare Dungeons and Helltide.
Once again, Diablo 4 will be coming to the PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X, and PC on 6th June 2023. The game will be available in Standard, Deluxe, and Ultimate Editions.
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Pokdepinion: I’m looking forward to going through dungeons with friends but I also hope there’s plenty of content for me to enjoy the game for a long time. Pretty sure I can finish the main campaign in just days.
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iOS 13 Will Allow You to Fake Eye Contact in Facetime

Guys – “FaceTime Attention Correction” in iOS 13 beta 3 is wild.
Here are some comparison photos featuring @flyosity: https://t.co/HxHhVONsi1 pic.twitter.com/jKK41L5ucI
— Will Sigmon (@WSig) July 2, 2019

Have you ever felt awkward with FaceTime / video calls in general because of the lack of eye contact? We understand why as you’ll be looking at the display most of the time, and making eye contact will require you to look at the camera, which can feel weird. Well, it might not be a problem anymore soon.
In iOS 13, FaceTime is set to have a new feature that will allow you to fake eye contact. This will effectively make it look like you’re looking directly into the camera rather than the screen below it. The feature is called Attention Correction, and it uses an advanced image-manipulation algorithm to “correct” your eyes and make it look like you’re making eye contact.

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The Attention Correction feature was tested out by app design Mike Rundle and podcaster Will Sigmon. In a tweet by Will Sigmon demonstrating the fake eye contact, it does seem to do it rather realistically. Of course, results may vary from person to person.
From what we understand, Attention Correction will only work on iPhone XS and XS Max. It may work for the iPhone XR but that hasn’t been confirmed yet. Of course, newer iPhone devices will be able to enjoy this but if you’re on older devices, then you’ll be missing out on this.
This will certainly be quite the killer feature for those who often use FaceTime. We wouldn’t be surprised to see it start popping up for other platforms but for now, only Team Apple is guaranteed to have this.
Pokdepinion: This will be helpful if you’re looking at the screen during a video call (to look at the person’s face). I’m just wondering if it will look really unnatural when the feature is available for use.
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vivo V11i And vivo Y81i Now On Christmas Promo Price

vivo Malaysia has revealed that they are hosting a special Christmas promo for two of their smartphones, specifically the vivo V11i and the vivo Y81i, which you can now get at cheaper prices.
vivo V11i & vivo Y81i Christmas Promo
The promotion will see the vivo V11i priced at RM1,099 (originally RM1,299) and RM499 (originally RM599) for the vivo Y81i respectively. This promo is available at all vivo Concept Stores, authorized dealers and collaboration partners as well as online market place such as Shopee, Lazada, 11street, Lmall, and vivo’s very own vivo Store.
With the vivo V11i, it comes with a dual 12MP+5MP dual rear camera setup and comes with AI features. It comes packed with 4GB RAM paired with 128GB of internal storage. Fast charging is also available to replenish your device quickly. Running it is a Helop P60 chipset and the phone is available in Starry Night, Nebula, and Fairy Pink.

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On the other hand is the vivo Y81i, where it comes with a Helio A22 SoC under the hood. It offers a FullView display coming in at 6.22-inches. It sports a 13MP main camera as well as a 5MP shooter for your selfies. Other than that, it packs 2GB RAM that’s coupled with 16GB of internal storage. Powering it up is a 3260mAh battery.
Pokdepinion: vivo have been quite nowadays. I wonder what’s happening on their end. Well back to the topic, the phones don’t really entice me to be honest, but hey, if you’re a fan of them, why not?
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EcoFlow Debuts In Malaysia With New Portable Power Stations

Startup company EcoFlow has officially launched the brand in Malaysia making the country its latest venture of the company. With the launch comes its portable power station products packed with various innovations – X-STREAM technology offers one of the fastest recharging rates on the market, allowing their portable power stations to recharge from 0-80% in as quickly as 1 hour and to full within 2 hours. Meanwhile, X-BOOST technology enables powering devices with higher rated power than the portable power station, all managed through its Battery Management System (BMS).

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The RIVER 2 series is an affordable line of best-in-class entry-level portable power stations under 1kWh with advanced LFP (LiFePO₄ – Lithium Iron Phosphate) batteries. Capable of recharging 5 times faster than comparable products in the market, the standard RIVER 2 model can charge from 0-80% in 48 minutes while the RIVER 2 Pro model can fully recharge in just 70 minutes. Additionally, the series can be charged via solar power using EcoFlow’s Portable Solar Panels, with a maximum solar input of 220W, allowing for a greener energy source that is free of cost.

The DELTA 2 is a high-capacity model that provides up to 1800W AC output. It can be recharged to 80% in just 50 minutes and can also support solar panel charging. It is designed with expandable capacity – which can be enhanced by adding a DELTA 2 Extra Battery or DELTA Max Extra Battery, providing users with up to 3040Wh of energy.
The DELTA Max has a high capacity of 2016Wh that can be expanded to 6048Wh, and can be fully recharged in under two hours with a charging speed of 1800W through AC outlets and dual charging with AC outlets and two 400W Solar Panels. The DELTA Pro meanwhile, can expand from 3.6kWh to 25kWh and fully recharge in under two hours to provide enough power to meet an average family’s emergency power usage for about one week with a single charge.

EcoFlow also offers a range of portable solar panels including 110W, 160W, 220W, and 400W models. All comes with up to IP68 waterproof and dust resistance – with the 220W model utilizing bifacial designs, allowing it to capture up to 25% more solar energy. The 400W model also comes with a self-supporting stand, and all panels have up to 23% conversion rate (the amount of light energy converted into power).
The pricing and availability information are as follows:

RIVER 2
RM1,399

RIVER 2 Max
RM2,399

RIVER 2 Pro
RM2,999

DELTA 2
RM4,999

DELTA Max
RM8,999

DELTA Pro
RM16,999

110W Portable Solar Panel
RM1,199

160W Portable Solar Panel
RM1,599

220W Bifacial Portable Solar Panel
RM2,399

400W Portable Solar Panel
RM3,999

Sales are now open on EcoFlow Lazada and Shopee store – with retail units available in Lau Distribution, RC Paragon Universal, Montanic Adventure Store, AI Home and more. EcoFlow’s trade-in program are open to customers to trade in RIVER 2 to get RM840 worth of rebates for their next EcoFlow upgrade – the program will only be available at the EcoFlow Direct HQ Official Store at PANGU SDN. BHD., Plaza Arkadia.
Pokdepinion: These charging speeds are really fast for a battery this huge.
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New PS5 Variant Comes With A New, Smaller Chip to Power It

There is a new, 3rd variant of the PS5 console and it appears that it comes with more than just a mere weight reduction as a new chip is powering it.
A New Chip Powering the PS5?
From left to right: 6nm Oberon Plus and 7nm Oberon chips
A report on the 3rd PS5 variant, the CFI-1200 series, reveals that it comes with a new 6nm chip with the codename Oberon Plus. It’s made with the TSMC 6nm process with some improvements over its previous iteration, the 7nm Oberon chip.
For the most part, it’s just better power efficiency at similar power levels, which means lesser heat being generated. Performance is expected to be the same since the Zen 2 and RDNA 2 architectures remain the same. This is the reason why this specific new variant is lighter than its other counterparts.

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After all, the company could put in a smaller cooler inside, therefore reducing its weight. More importantly, this means the chip can be produced on a single wafer, reducing PS5 production costs by 12%. This wouldn’t mean a reduction in price however as Sony will likely still stick to the new price unveiled previously.
More likely than not, Sony Interactive Entertainment will be going with this 6nm Oberon Plus chip for future PS5 consoles being produced moving forward until a newer, more efficient chip comes to fruition. If it ever comes with a stronger chip, that is when a mid-life cycle upgrade (PS5 Pro) would come to life.
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Pokdepinion: I’m still happy with my first generation variant so I’m going to stick with it. When a Pro model comes out however, we’ll see if it’s worth the upgrade or not.
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Netflix Set To Join This Year’s E3 To Turn Their Shows To Games

While they are more known for being a streaming platform than for gaming, it seems that Netflix is set to join this year’s E3 with a panel called “Bringing Your Favorite Shows to Life: Developing Netflix Originals into Video Games”.
The company has said that they will be showcasing their upcoming Stranger Things game. They’ve also tweeted that there’s “more to come”. While there’s no confirmation on what they will announce, it’s been said that they’ll finally come up with the Netflix app for Nintendo Switch users.
Previously announcing Stranger Things: The Game back in December, the game is set to launch this 4th of July for PC, PS4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and also mobile.

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E3 2019 is a a three-day event, which starts from June 11 until June 13 2019. Be sure to stay tuned as we will cover the event as it goes.
Pokdepinion: I’m not sure what to make of this year’s E3, looking at some of the key figures that won’t make it to the show.. Well we’ll just have to wait and see..
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ROG Phone 5s x PUBG: NEW STATE Elite Showmatch announced, exclusive in-game rewards for you!

ASUS has just announced the ASUS ROG Phone 5s x PUBG: NEW STATE Elite Showmatch, which will see the ROG Phone 5s put to the test in PUBG NEW: STATE, the latest game from game publisher KRAFTON. Making it more interesting to all of you out there, you can stand a chance to win some cool prizes as well, by playing against your local influencers. And yes, it is coming to Malaysia.
ASUS ROG Phone 5s x PUBG: NEW STATE Elite Showmatch

You will stand a chance to win a full gaming hardware upgrade, plus a ROG Phone 5s gaming phone. Tte total prize pool is $50 000, which is a lot when you realize that there are only 14 regions. Aside from playing against you, your favorite local influencers will also be streaming their gameplay, so this is a great chance for you to one-up them, if you can.

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If you aren’t as competitive, ASUS is also working with KRAFTON to give you guys free in-game gear, as long as you have owned ANY ASUS or ROG product. This includes a ROG-branded parachute and T-shirt, which will help you show your allegiance to the best gaming brand while gunning down the opposition. Or maybe be the proof that having good gear doesn’t make you a better game. It’s one or the either. There are only 100 000 units of each too, so you better claim it fast.
For more information about the ASUS ROG Phone 5s x PUBG: NEW STATE Elite Showmatch, you can head on over to the following link. While the registrations are supposed to have started, it seems that the URLs for registration aren’t ready yet. You can however claim your free in-game gear already, so that’s definitely a good reason to visit the landing page.
ASUS ROG Phone 5s x PUBG: NEW STATE
In case you don’t remember the specifications of the ROG Phone 5s:
ASUS ROG Phone 5s Specs and Price in Malaysia

ROG Phone 5s
ROG Phone 5s Pro

Processor
Snapdragon 888+, 5nm FinFET
1 x Cortex-X1 @ 2.995 GHz + 3 x Cortex-A78 @ 2.42 GHz + 4 x Cortex-A55 @ 1.80 GHz

Graphics
Adreno 660

RAM
Up to 16GB LPDDR5-3200 RAM
18GB LPDDR5-3200 RAM

Storage
Up to 256GB UFS 3.1, non-expandable
512GB UFS 3.1, non-expandable

Display
6.78″ FHD+ (2448 x 1080) AMOLED display, 144Hz refresh rate, 1ms response time, 360Hz touch response
Delta E < 1, HDR10+, 1200 nits peak brightness, 111% DCI-P3 gamut, Corning Gorilla Glass Victus

Rear Camera
64MP f/1.8, Sony IMX686
13MP f/2.4 ultra-wide angle, 125° FoV
5MP f/2.0 macro camera, fixed-focus (4cm)

Selfie Camera
24MP f/2.0 selfie camera

Connectivity
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, WiFi 6E
Bluetooth 5.2
NFC
Dual-band GPS
USB 3.1 Gen2 (10Gbps), DisplayPort 1.4 (side-port)

Battery
6000mAh
65W HyperCharge, 65W charger in the box
65W QuickCharge 5.0, USB-PD 3.0, Direct Charge

Special Features
RGB ROG logo on back
Color PMOLED display on back
Dual touch sensor on back

Colors
Phantom Black
Storm White
Phantom Black

Included Accessories
65W HyperCharger
Aero Case
65W HyperCharger
Aero Case
AeroActive Cooler 5

Price
8GB+128GB: RM2999
16GB+256GB: RM3799
RM4999

Pokdepinion: I wonder who will be the Malaysian influencers participating. No matter, I am going to win.
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realme 10 Pro & Pro+ 5G Launched in Malaysia, from RM 1299

Oppo’s sister company has just launched the 10 Pro 5G series with curved displays as its headlining feature.
realme 10 Pro+ 5G

Display is powered by a FHD+ 120Hz panel with DC+PWM dimming (2160Hz PWM on <90 nits), with the new display packaging process enabling the bezels to further shrunk down to just 2.33mm. Sitting above it is the 0.65mm-thick Double-Reinforced Glass, which the company promises stronger resistance to drops.

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As with edge displays, palm rejection is often an issue – realme’s 4th generation Anti-mistouch algorithm is expected to reduce unintended inputs. The edge section is also utilized with edge lighting, sidebars, and special always-on-display (AOD) elements.
The 10 Pro+ 5G tips the scale at just 173g and measured 7.78mm thick; with SoC courtesy of MediaTek’s Dimensity 920 5G chipset. Other specs include: 108MP ProLight Camera, 5000mAh battery, realme UI 4.0, and more.
Two options are available – 128GB+8GB and 256GB+12GB.
realme 10 Pro 5G

the standard Pro variant retains the same 108MP ProLight Camera and 5000mAh battery as the Pro+ model, while the display is now a flat 120Hz panel. This model will be powered by Snapdragon 695 5G – and supports proprietary SUPERVOOC 33W fast charging. Only 256GB+8GB variant is offered.
Both models have two color options: Hyperspace and Black Matter. From today until 15th December, all pre-orders made on realme Malaysia’s Official Brand Stores and Authorised Dealers will be eligible to claim up to 2 years of extended warranty (worth RM59), 1x realme Band 2 (worth RM169) and single Scratch & Win card – with a total of 9 categories of product to win, worth up to RM2,999.
Pricing wise, both models will be starting at RM1,299 (Pro) and RM1,599 (Pro+) – and will be available on realme Malaysia Shopee and Lazada, as well as Official Brand Stores and Authorised Dealer, starting December 16th.
Pokdepinion: Not sure how easy it is to hold the Pro model with a completely flat sides.
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Xiaomi’s Newest Arrival in Malaysia: Mi 2K Gaming Monitor 27”

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At the Xiaomi launch event earlier this week, Xiaomi announced a new Mi 2K Gaming Monitor 27” alongside the new Redmi Note 11 Series in Malaysia.
Highlights of the New Mi 2K Gaming Monitor 27
Image Credit: Mi Malaysia
The gaming monitor is expected to have an immersive 27″ IPS display with a refresh rate of 165Hz and a resolution of 2560 x 1440, which gives the gaming monitor its’ 2K title. The monitor’s response time is listed as 1ms with its Intelligent Motion Blur Control feature activated or 4ms for those looking into the grey-to-grey (GTG) rating. Xiaomi has since noted that the monitor has 95% DCI-P3 colour gamut coverage.

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Alternatively, Xiaomi has also opted to calibrate the colour accuracy of its 2K Gaming Monitor at the factory to support a Delta E value of under two. This option showcases Xiaomi’s commitment to delivering high-quality devices that support working professionals. In addition to that, the monitor is also VESA DisplayHDR 400 certified and comes with a rotating stand that allows gamers to position it in any angle they prefer. The monitor also has various usage ports for convenience and efficiency.

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The Mi 2K Gaming Monitor 27” will retail for RM1,699 in Xiaomi Malaysia stores. However, despite being officially launched at the Xiaomi event, there has been no proper release date yet. Fans can look forward to its arrival and when it is available for purchase via Xiaomi’s social media.
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Pokdepinion: Finding a rotating screen that promises ultra-high gaming quality and even swivels to an angle you like, especially for this price, is hard to find nowadays.
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OPPO Teases new Olike Smartwatch – “Begins With Heart”

Ahh, fitness. A word that us tech geeks hope to achieve but hard to do. Talking about fitness, Olike Malaysia, the official accessory partner of OPPO Malaysia has given a slight tease on their new fitness smartwatch. Introducing the Hey 3s and XH3. Both are set for a release in Malaysia on the 28th of August 2017.

Despite the small tease, based on looks, got to say it looks tempting to wear. The neon touch brings a very modern look.  Being a fitness smartwatch, it is guaranteed to have a heart rate monitor You got your standard GPS and Bluetooth built in. It will be interesting to see if they implement any new unknown features considering that there are already a variety of fitness smartwatches. We’re not quite sure if the smartwatch in the teaser is the Hey 3s or XH3. Worry not, we will be doing a review on it to give you a hands on insight when we get it, so watch out for this space.

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To see more information on Olike products, you can check their official website here. You can even check out their official Facebook page by clicking here.
Pokdepinion: Looks nice. I wonder how the battery performance will be like though. Guess we won’t know more about it until we get our hands on it. So keep a look out here for more on the smartwatch.
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Genshin Impact Leak Reveals Ayato Elemental Skill?

One of the newest Genshin Impact leaks around supposedly reveals Kamisato Ayato’s Elemental Skill. Could there be any truth to this? Let’s find out.
Genshin Impact Leak: Ayato Elemental Skill?

This kit is unable to be reliably verified/debunked at this time. As mentioned in the original post, please treat as fake for now.
For copium purposes, here is a proper non-automated translation, courtesy of DN from ZLM. https://t.co/ONyggfeOQ4 pic.twitter.com/6EZc2Z1oNN
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So far, we have heard quite a bit of details on upcoming character, Kamisato Ayato, but nothing has been truly confirmed yet at this point. One of the latest Genshin Impact leak supposedly reveals his Elemental Skill.
According to the leak, his Elemental Skill is Kamisato Art, which allegedly casts a secret spell and throws a Hitogata forward while long-pressing to deal hydro damage. This sounds relatively legit but is there actually any truth to this?
There is likely chance that it’s fake as according to prominent leaker UBatcha, the is far from accurate. Apparently, no skill data exists for Ayato just yet, which makes it impossible to be true. We will report more on this as soon as information becomes available so stay tuned.

Genshin Impact is currently available for free on the PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Android, iOS, and PC. A Nintendo Switch port of the game is coming sometime in the near future.

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Pokdepinion: It sounded so real but I wouldn’t be surprised if this was part of the conceptualization process for the character. We’re definitely going to hear more about Ayato very soon anyway so we might as well just wait and see.
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The AMD Ryzen 9 3900X is now available from $390

The latest 10th Gen Intel Core processors were impressive from certain aspects, but value-for-money was definitely not in the Core i9-10900K’s favor. The situation is even worse now, as you can now get the AMD Ryzen 9 3900X for just $389.99 (~RM1695), in contrast to the $488 (~RM2121) MSRP Intel set for the Core i9-10900K.
Making matters all the more morbid is that the retail prices of the Intel chips are higher than their MSRP. The Intel Core i7-10700K which comes in with just eight cores is listed at $410 (~RM1782), while the Core i9-10900K is available at $530 (~RM2304) on Micro Center’s website, which wouldn’t make any sense for any enthusiast who wants to pack more cores in their system.

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The Ryzen 9 3900X also comes with a Wraith Prism in the box, but you will have to get a cooler separately if you decide to opt for the Intel processors. I doubt many Ryzen 9 3900X users will end up using the stock cooler, but it does add value to AMD’s 12-core CPU.
With that said, you will be getting better gaming performance with the 10th Gen Intel Core processors, but the AMD Ryzen 9 3900X will deliver better performance in pretty much everything else. AMD only has a few months to go before they drop the 4th Gen AMD Ryzen processors based on the Zen 3 architecture, which should bring even higher levels of performance than what we are seeing now.

If your main concern is gaming though, you might want to consider the Intel Core i5-10600K. It offers most of the Intel Core i9-10900K’s performance when it comes to games, but at a fraction of the price, and I personally find it to be the best product in the 10th Gen Intel Core stack right now.
Pokdepinion: I hope the price adjustments will be reflected in Malaysia too!
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Enjoy Month-long Deals From HUAWEI Malaysia Until 20 September

In conjunction with Merdeka as well as Malaysia Day, the folks at HUAWEI Malaysia is hosting a month-long of deals and more to celebrate the occasion.
HUAWEI Merdeka & Malaysia Day deals

HUAWEI is giving away free gifts such as a Mini humidifier, portable fan, and canvas shopping bag when you purchase the Mate 30 series, P series, MateBook series, MatePad Pro, nova, MediaPad as well as others respectively.
For those who purchase a HUAWEI MateBook series within the period will get their hands on a free Bluetooth mouse as well as a laptop bag and mini humidifier worth up to RM538.

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On top of that, HUAWEI is giving 509 winners who purchase selected items to win lucky draw prizes such as a P40 Pro+, 3 units of HUAWEI 360 cameras, 5 units of HUAWEI FreeLace and 500 units of HUAWEI Band 3. To join the lucky draw, you can follow the steps below:
Head to the link hereAnswer the questions correctly, fill in the form with your details and attach your receipt as proof of purchaseWait for the winners announcement at their Facebook page on the 30th September 2020
Other than that, they’ve got something special for Astro rewards members where subscribers who purchase a minimum of RM1000 on HUAWEI products in a single receipt will be entitled for additional rewards. These includes a free HUAWEI C510 Mini Speaker worth RM99 and a RM100 rebate for purchase of HUAWEI Watch GT2e with a free watch strap worth RM69.
To redeem, you can head to the link here.
Pokdepinion: A lot of deals to look forward to from HUAWEI. Will you be getting something in the promo period?
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The Beastly Acer Predator Helios 700 is Now Available in Malaysia – 18.9% More Airflow with HyperDrift

The Beastly Acer Predator Helios 700 is Now Available in Malaysia

At a launch event in Kuala Lumpur today, Acer Malaysia officially announced the availability of the Acer Predator Helios 700 in Malaysia. For those of you who aren’t aware, it’s a beastly gaming laptop with a unique design in the form of the HyperDrift Keyboard.
The HyperDrift design lets you extend the keyboard / trackpad out to reveal hidden speakers and fans through the Corning Gorilla Glass and mesh, giving it increased airflow up to 18.9%. The fans utilized in the machine is Acer’s signature Dual 4th Gen Aeroblade 3D fans, maximizing airflow while also minimizing noise.

Due to the unique nature of the Acer Predator Helios 700, there are four accessible performance modes; Normal and Fast when the keyboard is docked, Boosted and Extreme when the keyboard is undocked. The keyboard itself has per-key RGB backlighting and MagForce WASD keys for more precise in-game movements.

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This beastly machine utilizes a 17.3-inch 144Hz Full HD IPS display with G-SYNC support. This makes it a viable choice for competitive gamers, especially for those who are looking to have an edge over enemy players. For a deeper look at the Acer Predator Helios 700’s specifications, check it out right below here:

CPU
Intel Core i9-9980HK (8C / 16T @ up to 5 GHz), 16M Cache, 45W TDP, 14nm

RAM
32GB DDR4

GPU
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 8GB GDDR6

Storage
512GB NVMe PCIe SSD x 2 (RAID 0 )

Display
17.3″ FHD (1920 x 1080) 144Hz IPS display with G-Sync

Keyboard
HyperDrift keyboard with MagForce WASD Keybs, Per-Key RGB

Connectivity
Wireless:
Killer Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth 5.0
I/O:
3 x Type-A USB 3.1 Gen 2
2 x Type-C USB 3.1 Gen 2
1 x Kensington Lock
1 x DisplayPort
1 x HDMI 2.0
1 x RJ45 LAN (KILLER Ethernet E3000)
1 x Proprietary Charging Port

Audio
4 x Speakers
1 x Headphone Jack
1 x Mic Jack
Array Microphones

Power
4-cell Li-Ion Battery, 330W Power Adapter

Dimensions
428 x 303 x 23.8 mm (W x D x H)

The Acer Predator Helios 700 will be available from today onwards at all Acer authorized dealers and Acer official online store nationwide. It will be retailing for RM17,999 and will include a 2-year warranty period with accident and theft protection.
If you’re interested to buy or check out the laptop, click right here.
Pokdepinion: Personally, I’m not sure if I’d be leaning more towards this or the Triton 900. Perhaps if I’m looking purely at gaming, it’s probably this one.
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Sony Updates Its Smartphone Lineup With XPERIA 1 V & XPERIA 10 V

The latest flagship features a world-first stacked CMOS sensor design.

The new Sony XPERIA 1 V‘s main 24mm shooter, dubbed Exmor T for Mobile, is a world-first with 2-layer Transistor Pixel stacked CMOS sensors that measures 1.7x larger than the predecessor. Alongside the main camera is the 85-125mm (f/2.3-f/2.8) variable zoom lens, which is first featured in XPERIA 1 IV last year; as well as a 16mm ultrawide lens. Some of the features from the company’s mirrorless Alpha line of cameras such as Creative Look and various real-time tracking AF gets transferred to the smartphone.

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Sony also took account for the creator crowd with a new Product Showcase mode, which puts focus on the product instead of the presenter’s face during recording, a new ‘voice priority mic’ is also placed next to the rear camera modules. It also comes with YouTube integration through the Videography Pro app which allows the user to view comments in real-time.
It also features Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC, a 6.5-inch 4K 120Hz OLED display, and is still rated for 20 hours of continuous playback at this resolution thanks to the 5,000mAh battery onboard. It features wireless charging and wired fast charging support, which tops up 50% in 30 minutes; Sony says the “unique charging optimization technology” helps retaining 80% of the battery’s lifespan after 3 years of usage. The XPERIA 1 V will go on sale nationwide starting 3rd July 2023, with SRP of RM6,399.

Meanwhile, the mid-range XPERIA 10 V is touted as the “world’s lightest 5G smartphone” at just 159 grams of weight. It still manages to fit 5,000mAh into a very light chassis, which provides “approximately 34 hours” of continuous video playback. The device measures at just 6.1 inches, which also makes it extra skinny thanks to the 21:9 aspect ratio and uses a FHD+ OLED panel with 50% more brightness than the outgoing XPERIA 10 IV.
The triple-camera setup features a 26mm main shooter (f/1.8), 16mm ultrawide (f/2.2) and 54mm telephoto (f/2.2) lens. The main 26mm shooter uses a new sensor that’s 1.6x bigger in size than the predecessor, and it also features OIS+EIS to help with dark environments (where shutter speed takes longer and often requires stabilization). The device itself also features IP68 ingress protection as well as Corning Gorilla Glass Victus on the front display. The new XPERIA 10 V will be available in Lavender and Black, with launch in early August 2023 with the SRP of RM2,199.
Pokdepinion: Maybe I’m minority here, but I seriously applaud Sony for sticking to a proven design and still keep all the hardware features.
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Acer Swift 5 Now Available In Malaysia – Performance, Light, And Slim!

Acer has announce that their ultra-slim and ultra-light laptop, the Acer Swift 5, has officially landed in our shores here in Malaysia.
Acer Swift 5 Now Available
The new laptop from Acer measures and 14.9mm thin and weighs a featherweight of just 970g. It’s constructed with a selected type of materials that includes magnesium-lithium alloys for the top and bottoms cover, and for the palm rest area, which gives extra sturdiness.
In terms of specifications, the laptop utilizes an 8th Generation Intel Core processors, 8GB DDR4 RAM and a 256GB SSD, giving a fast and responsive experience to users. It features a Full HD IPS 1920 x 1080 touchscreen display with a narrow border that maximizes the viewing area. Enjoy your social media browsing, online shopping, and not to forget movie watching with its 14-inch display which is paired with Acer Color Intelligence.

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The laptop’s battery can last up to 8 hours from a single charge, according to Acer. As usual, today’s laptop comes with Windows 10 and the Acer Swift 5 is no exception to that.

In addition, the laptop is equipped with Acer Fingerprint Reader, which is a biometric authentication system that is paired with Windows Hello. Audio wise, it features Acer TrueHarmony with Dolby Audio Premium technology, giving better sound quality when you watch your movies or play your songs and games.
The Acer Swift 5 is now available in two models, with either an i5 processor or an i7 processor. For the latter, it will cost you RM4,599 and the former is priced at RM3,799. They are both available for purchase at all authorized Acer resellers nation wide.
Pokdepinion: The new laptop from Acer looks quite nice. Price wise, I guess it’s okay. What do you think of it? Will you be getting the Swift 5? Let us know in the comment section down below!
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E3 2022 Digital Event Might Get Cancelled As Well

After the cancellation of yet another year’s physical event, it appears that the E3 2022 digital event may get cancelled as well. Here’s what we know thus far.
E3 2022 Digital Event Getting Cancelled?

According to industry inside Jeff Grub, the E3 2022 digital event might get cancelled. As many of you may know by now, the physical event has been cancelled already, likely due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

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While there was no explanation on why the E3 2022 digital event might get cancelled, it was mentioned that it will be a “mess” if the show goes on. Coming off this piece of information, Geoff Keighley took the time to confirm that Summer Game Fest 2022 will be happening, with more details to be revealed later.
In the off chance it does get cancelled, there are still plenty of gaming events happening in 2022 to get your fill. This is what we can look forward to, based on information given by Jeff Grubb:

January 27th = Elder Scrolls Online Event/Expansion/DLC
February 22nd – 24th = DICE Summit
February 25th = Elden Ring Release
March 21st – 25th = Game Developer Conference
May 4th = Star Wars Day
May 26th – 29th = Star Wars Celebration
Spring = Kingdom Hearts 20th Anniversary Event
Spring = Final Fantasy XVI Trailers & Information
June = Summer Game Fest / Virtual E3 (maybe)
August = Gamescom

Since nothing has been officially announced yet, 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: It would be a huge change for sure but perhaps a needed one since E3 hasn’t been particularly that great in the past few years. Let the team catch their breath a little bit, survey the landscape, and then later come back stronger than ever.
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PRISM+ Enters Johor,  With Latest Outlet Located In Paradigm Mall Johor Bahru

Singaporean display brand PRISM+ has officially opened its latest outlet in the southern side of Malaysia, located in Paradigm Mall of Skudai region, within the city of Johor Bahru. The company is looking to build onto the sales momentum it gained from 2022 with 45% YoY revenue increase thanks to its increased presence, and the Paradigm Mall outlet is the first one to be located outside of Selangor.
The new location is highly strategic with the location accessible with a 10-minute drive from Johor Bahru city center with direct access to major highway networks. Many of the major brands also calls home to Paradigm Mall JB in the southern region of the country – and at launch, the retail store will be presenting the most popular products from the brand, including the Q Series 4K QLED Ultra Google TVs. The store also offers Logitech G hardware for gamers looking for a competitive upgrade.

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Aside from its existing 4K TV lineup, the brand is setting up for launching smart home products later this year. Eric Kam, Country Director of PRISM+ Malaysia, said: “With plans to expand into the smart home appliance market, as well as with consumers coming out to shop more post-pandemic – physical touch points have become a key part of our growth strategy. The launch of our latest store in Johor Bahru is yet another important milestone as we work towards nationwide coverage.”
Edward Yeo, Malaysia Country Manager from Logitech: “As the market-leading brand in computing accessories, we are excited to continue our partnership with PRISM+ and offer consumers a more holistic solution for gaming and productivity. The brand’s online to offline strategy has allowed us to also expand our physical presence in Malaysia.”

With the new outlet launching tomorrow (10th June 2023), there will be exclusive promotions on-site for the grand opening. The promotions include the following, while stocks last:

1x FREE F240n 24” 165Hz Gaming Monitor (Worth RM629) for any purchase of a PRISM+ Q55-QE 55” 4K Android TV at only RM1699
1x FREE Elevate Stand (Worth RM299) for any purchase of an X340 PRO 165Hz 34” Ultrawide Monitor at only RM1599
1x FREE Arc Lite Monitor Arm (Worth RM229) for any purchase of an X240 144Hz Gaming Monitor at only RM599
W220v 22” Productivity Monitor at only RM299
Logitech G502 Hero Wired at only RM129

Customers will also be able to purchase Logitech G products with additional 15% off – limited to one keyboard, mouse and headset per customer, while stocks last.
Pokdepinion: Those living in the south might want to check out the new store and the deals that comes with it!
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