Gaming Community Cancer: How Ubisoft Is Fighting Against Toxicity in Rainbow Six Siege

Everyone loves a good game but as it becomes popular, there is a particular cancer that grows in it, a certain toxicity that spreads like a plague. This is how Ubisoft is planning to deal with it for Rainbow Six Siege.
How Ubisoft Is Fighting Against Toxicity in Rainbow Six Siege

Rainbow Six Siege is experiencing a new lease on life thanks to thoughtful community engagement and updates to the mechanically sound, team-based shooter. Peppered with improvements, enticing free weekends, and tweaks over the years, Rainbow Six Siege has seen continuous growth, as indicated by the graph above here.

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But with any kind of growth, especially extremely popular online communities, there will be a certain level of growing toxicity. People looking to go outside the realm of the normal locker room trash talk, into banter far less comfortable for developers, publishers, and the corporate persona. However, it seems like Ubisoft is making some changes to reel that in.
In a comment to the dedicated Reddit /r/Rainbow6 community, a Ubisoft representative let people know that the community team for Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege will be cracking down more heavily on players that “use racial and homophobic slurs, or hate speech” in the in-game chat. Players who are caught doing this can get 1 of 4 different punishments:

2 day ban
7 day ban
15 day ban
permanent band

More specifically, Ubisoft will be enforcing the rules in play on their existing Code of Conduct, which define toxic language as:
Any language or content deemed illegal, dangerous, threatening, abusive, obscene, vulgar, defamatory, hateful, racist, sexist, ethically offensive or constituting harassment is forbidden.
However, this is only really going to be implemented for PC users. Console gamers are bound to both Microsoft and Sony’s independent code of conduct, and however they choose to punish “toxic” players. Though this may lead to uneven enforcement between platforms, it seems like the majority of the Reddit community is excited for this shift.
Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege is available now for PC, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One.
Pokdepinion: I can never truly understand the need to be toxic in games. It just makes the whole thing worse for everyone. I would welcome even stricter punishment for these kinds of people.
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Lazada: Stay home and shop during Lazada’s 8th Birthday Sale!

Lazada will be celebrating their 8th anniversary on 27th March, and they are inviting everyone to join in on the fun. While the Restricted Movement Order (RMO) due to the COVID-19 outbreak is still in Malaysia, Lazada isn’t intent on letting anyone down. On 26th March, they will be hosting a live TV show on TV3 and the Lazada app featuring top local talents like Dayang Nurfaizah, Ayda Jebat, Hael Husaini and Haqiem Rusli. But of course, everyone is looking forward to are the sales, and Lazada isn’t going to disappoint.
For their 8th Birthday Sale, Lazada will be offering their usual set of deals and promos:

Chup Dulu – Customers can preorder from 13-26 March by paying a non-refundable deposit via Lazada app and reserve essential products like Ensure Gold nutrition powder, Milo and Huggies diaper
Mesti Beli – Must buy health products like Pediasure milk formula, Royal bird nest drink, Cheong Kwan Jang Korean red ginseng tonic, and Drypers diaper
Flash Sale – Offering more variety in categories ranging from tech, cosmetic to home& living
Lazada Wallet – Enjoy RM30 instant cashback (23-26 March), Spend & Win RM1,888 (27 March) and RM5 cashback when they top up a minimum of RM99 at 99 Speedmart outlets

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You can also enjoy the convenience of online shopping during this Restricted Movement Order (RMO), with groceries and personal care products also available on Lazada during the Lazada Birthday Sale. Listen to our Prime Minister, stay home (and shop)!
To recap, join in on Lazada’s 8th Birthday LIVE TV Show on 26th March, and start shopping at 12am on 27th March! The realme 6 and Redmi Note 9S will also be debuting with special deals this 27th March at 12am on Lazada, so don’t miss out!
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Facebook Messenger for Android will get a touch of Project LightSpeed too

Yesterday Facebook announced Project LightSpeed, which was their name for the project which overhauled the Facebook Messenger for iOS. From over 1.7 million lines of code, Facebook distilled it down to just 360 000, which is a massive 84% reduction. Facebook claims to have done it by using the OS’ included libraries more extensively rather than building their own frameworks to it. While that’s cool and all for iOS users, what about Android users? Well, there’s good news too.
Facebook will be reworking Facebook Messenger for Android too, but less extensively. According to Android Authority, Facebook doesn’t really plan on performing a full retooling of the app for Android, but rather will implement features from Project LightSpeed like using the server framework more and building the app in a more future-proof way.

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This is because for those who need a lighter version of the app, there’s the aptly named Facebook Messenger Lite. A reworked Facebook Messenger for Android might bring better battery life in addition to better performance, considering that it will use more of the OS’ capabilities instead of shoehorning their own framework into the picture. Alas, it might not be for us Android users.
Do you find the current state of Facebook Messenger acceptable, or would you like to see improvements?

Pokdepinion: Facebook Messenger seems to consume quite a bit of battery on my phone. Might be because my friends keep spamming me on it though.
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PS Plus December 2022 FREE Games Lineup

As we approach the final moments of this year, we are getting the official PS Plus December 2022 free games lineup to enjoy the holidays.
PS Plus December 2022

The official PS Plus December 2022 free games lineup has been announced and once again, the reliable Dealabs leaker bilibil-kun got it right once again. The headlining act here is Biomutant and Divine Knockout: Founder’s Edition, both of which will be offered in both their respective PS4 and PS5 versions of the game.

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But that isn’t all as there is another game joining the fray. It’s none other than Mass Effect Legendary Edition, which is the Mass Effect Trilogy remastered and comes with technical improvements. Just keep in mind that this only has the PS4 edition of the game. You can still play it on the PS5, just don’t expect next gen performance from it.
The games will be available as part of the PS Plus December 2022 free games lineup from 6th December 2022 to 2nd January 2023. If you can’t claim it anytime soon, just make sure to do so before the next lineup arrives.
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Pokdepinion: I am looking forward to seeing how good Biomutant is on the PS5, especially given HDR support. Gotta make use of the new display somehow.
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Tencent Is Supposedly Buying Over Black Shark In A $470 Million Deal

According to reports, it seems that Tencent Games is looking to acquire BlackShark Gaming in a deal that’s worth around $470 million dollars.
Tencent to purchase BlackShark Gaming?

Breaking:Tencent will acquire BlackShark Gaming part of xiaomi group in 3 billion yuan.#Tencent #BlackShark #Xiaomi pic.twitter.com/zcFLdSyG9C
— Abhishek Yadav (@yabhishekhd) January 10, 2022

Unfortunately, besides the supposed action, there’s no other details as well as an official statement from either parties.
ROG Phone III Tencent Edition
As you might have known, Tencent in recent years have partnered up with gaming smartphones such as the ROG Phone as well as nubia’s Red Magic lineup. Since nothing is confirmed just yet, take the news with a bit pinch of salt.

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Pokdepinion: We all know how big of a company Tencent are so it’ll be interesting to see what direction will they bring BlackShark towards, should the deal comes through of course.
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New HUAWEI MatePad, MatePad T10, WATCH FIT and FreeLace Pro Are Now Available Nationwide

Huawei Malaysia has just made the HUAWEI MatePad, HUAWEI MatePad T10, HUAWEI WATCH FIT and HUAWEI FreeLace Pro available for sale at all HUAWEI Experience Stores across the country as well as online on HUAWEI Store.
HUAWEI MatePad and HUAWEI MatePad T10

The HUAWEI MatePad has a 10.4 inch 2K (2000 x 1200) IPS display with a 7250 mAh battery, 8MP rear camera, 8MP wide-angle selfie camera, 4GB RAM, and 64GB internal storage that is expandable up to 512GB. The HUAWEI MatePad will go on sale for RM1,399 beginning from today with freebies worth up to RM500 for consumers who purchase the MatePad. Some of these freebies include:

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HUAWEI Keyboard
HUAWEI Video for 3 months (The Explorers and Qello Concerts channel)
HUAWEI Book (valid till 31 December)
HUAWEI Member Center Rewards
HUAWEI Cloud Storage 15GB for 12 months

The HUAWEI MatePad T10 is the more entry-level option with a 9.7-inch display, 5100 mAh battery, 5MP rear camera, 2MP selfie camera, 2GB RAM and 32GB internal storage with microSD support of up to 512GB. The HUAWEI MatePad T10 will retail for RM499 and is available to purchase for one day only, on 9 September.
HUAWEI WATCH FIT and HUAWEI FreeLace Pro

The HUAWEI WATCH FIT and HUAWEI FreeLace Pro are geared towards more of the sporty and active users. The HUAWEI WATCH FIT has 96 workout modes, quick workout animations and up to 10 days of battery life and will retail at RM499. Not only that, users who purchase the HUAWEI WATCH FIT can stand a chance to win themselves a cool RM10,000 cash prize by participating in the HUAWEI WATCH FIT Badminton Championship and play against national badminton Olympics mixed doubles silver medalists Goh Liu Ying and Chan Peng Soon. For more information, you can check out here.

As for the HUAWEI FreeLace Pro, it features dual-mic active noise cancellation technology, transparency mode and up to 24 hours of playback battery life. The HUAWEI FreeLace Pro will retail at RM399.
Lastly, HUAWEI is holding a HUAWEI WATCH FIT Move TikTok Challenge 2020 where you can win yourself HUAWEI’s new smartwatch. Just follow these 3 steps to be in the running.

Follow the movements of the #WatchFitMoveMY
Upload your video with the hashtag #WatchFitMoveMY
Most likes will get a HUAWEI WATCH FIT!

The HUAWEI WATCH FIT Move TikTok Challenge 2020 will end on 10 October. For more information regarding the contest do head over here.
Pokdepinion: Hmmm that HUAWEI MatePad looks like a good deal. Been looking to get a new tablet for myself.
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MasterMouse MM530 and MM520 arrive; pick your grip.

If you are in the market for an ergonomic mouse, take a look at these two as they come designed for palm grippers and claw grippers too!
MasterMouse MM530 and MM520 arrive with top-rate sensors!
Cooler Master has just announced the successors to the CM Storm Mizar and Alcor. Depending on your grip, pick either the MasterMouse MM530 or MM520, you can’t go wrong either way as both mice now pack the renowned Pixart 3360 sensor. With the precise, 1:1 input with up to 12000 DPI sensitivity, every frag will be yours.

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The MasterMouse MM530 and MasterMouse MM520 differ in their shape. While the MasterMouse MM530 adopts a shape inspired by the Microsoft IntelliMouse. The shape that palm grippers across the world love till this day. To improve on the experience, Cooler Master added reinforced rubber side grips and a ring finger rest for comfort even during the longest firefights.

Meanwhile, claw grip gamers will dig the MasterMouse MM520. It opts for a shape that is carried over from the Spawn gaming mouse. It is custom-tailored for the high-speed action in FPS and MOBA games where a single missed click can mean the difference between a kill or being killed.
Both mice share more than the sensor though. They also feature durable Omron switches rated for 20 million clicks, PBT plastic construction and of course, RGBae. The MasterMouse MM530 and MasterMouse MM520 feature 3-Zone RGB illumination to allow you to customize the look of these mice to match your system. Besides programming the RGB, they also feature software that will allow you to reassign the buttons, program macros, and more. All the settings are saved on the onboard memory so you won’t have to worry about having an internet connection. Connect and frag.
Both mice are priced at RM169, and are available in Malaysia NOW.
Pokdepinion: I would really dig the MasterMouse MM530. PBT construction should mean its shell should never gloss over, and of course, no rubber coating = no sticky mouse after a year. WANT!
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Vivo Teases New APEX 2019 — Button-free Smartphone

Notches in smartphones seems to be fading away and it seems that Vivo has something new up their sleeves. Meet the APEX 2019.

Vivo APEX 2019 Promo Video
(via https://t.co/Ialz8TWyAY) pic.twitter.com/Z3Sl9g8XCw
— Ben Geskin 📸📱👨💻 (@BenGeskin) January 22, 2019

The notch trend isn’t the only thing that they’ve opted out with, but get this, everything. Yeah, you read that correctly, it wont come with a power button or volume rockers, no charging port, or even a SIM/microSD tray. You would probably notice that the phone doesn’t even have a front camera, a feature that selfie-lovers would probably want.
Thanks to the design, it is probably safe to say that the phone will come with an under-display fingerprint sensor, which they’ve implemented in their previous devices. Wireless charging is on hand to counter that lack of USB port on the phone.

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It can also mean that the APEX 2019 will have to rely on an eSIM to support a wireless carrier.
The phone is said to be coming soon, so we probably won’t have to wait long to learn more on the device.
If you’ve followed last year’s APEX concept, it was showcased to feature a pop-up selfie camera, which later became the Vivo NEX.
Pokdepinion: I understand that they want to be unique… but why would they take out the SIM/microSD tray and USB port. That’s all that is making me curious right now.
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Opensignal Releases 4G Speed Fluctuation Report For Malaysian Mobile Internet Users

It turns out that the folks from Opensignal, the independent global standard for analyzing consumer mobile experience, has released their studies regarding 4G users in Malaysia.
In terms of best 4G speeds offered in across 77 that they’ve studies, Malaysia ranks 66th. On average, Malaysia gets 21Mbps during off peak periods, which is faster than the Philippines (19Mbps), Indonesia (18.5Mbps) and Thailand (11.7Mbps).
Surprisingly, Cambodia (23.1Mbps), Vietnam (26.4Mbps) and Myanmar (32.7Mbps) offers faster average speeds. Way up in the scores is Singapore which they have 54.7Mbps and top spot goes to South Korea where they score 55.7Mbps on average.

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Our 4G experience shows extreme speed variability depending on the time of day. Speeds ranged from as little as 9Mbps at Malaysia’s peak hour of 10pm, up to 21Mbps at off peak hours, which is between 1am to 3am.
These fluctuations in 4G Download Speeds are most likely caused by congestion on the network as the slowest speeds always occur when demand for mobile data is the highest.
Pokdepinion: So now you know. If you want to have faster speeds, utilize your 4G data starting from 1am to 3am. I just need to get my coffee ready everyday.
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Moon Knight Debuts At Super Bowl TV Spot — Coming Soon!

At the recent Super Bowl event in America, the folks at Disney+ Hotstar gave viewers a look at Moon Knight, an original series from Marvel Studios.
Moon Knight debut

If you recall from our previous coverage, the story follows Steven Grant, a mild-mannered gift-shop employee who becomes plagued with blackouts and memories of another life. Steven discovers that he has a dissociative identity disorder and shares a body with mercenary Marc Spector.
As their enemies converge on them, they must investigate their complex identities while thrust into a deadly mystery among the powerful gods of Egypt.

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The show will debut exclusively on Disney+ Hotstar on the 30th of March 2022. You can check out our review on the platform right here.
Stay tuned to Pokde.net for more on the latest tech and gaming news plus reviews.
Pokdepinion: The trailer definitely looks interesting but then again, I can’t seem to trust them (trailers) these days… I’ll leave my judgement after actually watching it.
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PS4 System Software Update 4.50 Brings External HDD Support!

So sick of having lack of storage space on your PlayStation 4? Introducing the PS4 system software update 4.50!
I know a lot of you out there are using the 500GB variant of the PlayStation 4. After all, it’s the highest sold capacity version anyway. When I first bought my PS4 console, 1TB seemed kinda like an overkill.
That is until I got PS Plus, where there’s a lot of free games around to download as time goes by. If you’re sick of seeing that lack of storage notification on your PlayStation 4, you’re going to love this.

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PS4 System Software Update 4.50: External HDD!

It’s easy to upgrade the HDD that came with your PS4, but if you’re still looking for more storage space on the console, we’ve got you covered. With this update, you have the option to store content to an external HDD. Just plug a USB 3.0 HDD into your PS4, and voilà, you now have more space on the console.
This is compatible with HDDs up to 8TB in size. You can download and install applications directly to your extra storage, and the saved contents are easily manageable through the settings menu.
Also, all the applications saved in the external HDD will appear in the Content Launcher of the Home Screen so it’s easy to keep track of what apps you launched recently.

Of course, that’s not all there is to the PS4 System Software Update 4.50. You can also expect some custom wallpaper options, improvements to the PS4’s Quick Menu, simplified notification list, 3D movies on PlayStation VR, and the ability to post directly on the activity feed.
At the moment, there is no specific release date for the PS4 System Software Update 4.50 but one thing’s for sure, it’s something to look out for, especially if you’re already running out of storage space.

Pokdepinion: Before, you had to upgrade your PS4’s HDD to get a bigger capacity. I mean, you could buy a new PS4 with a bigger capacity but that’s just silly. Now that you can just add an external HDD to your PS4 and it will function just like the internal HDD, this is a great thing to look forward to in the PS4 System Software Update 4.50.
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For Honor Year 5 Season 2 Mirage And In-Game Event Visions Of Kyoshin Is Available Now

Ubisoft has just announced For Honor Year 5 Season 2 Mirage with Visions of Kyoshin is out now. It will be available on PlayStation 4, the Xbox One family of devices, and Windows PC as well as PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X and S through backward compatibility.
For Honor Year 5 Season 2 Mirage out now

Mirage brings an intense drought on Heathmoor, endangering crops and fortifications everywhere. In Year 5 Season 2, vegetation and water used to keep the legendary Kyoshin Temple in the Myre hidden from all, but now the temple has lost all its protections. Warriors from Horkos and Chimera are fighting for resources underneath the temple in the new limited-time in-game event Visions of the Kyoshin, as they encounter odd mirages resembling Samurai with unknown skills.

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For Honor Year 5 Season 2 Mirage will see drought-affected versions of the Temple Garden, Forest, Belvedere, and Highfort maps and a free event that includes an ornament, a mood effect, and a battle outfit with lootable weapons. Players can purchase a Battle Pass priced at RM31 with premium content including a new execution and paired emote. The new season will also see a new hero will be joining For Honor’s Samurai faction later this season, following the TU2 update.

For more information on For Honor Year 5 Season 2 Mirage, you can check out the official website here or their social media pages on Facebook and Twitter.
Pokdepinion: Last time I played For Honor was back when it first came out and I have to admit I was quite underwhelmed and haven’t really touched the game since.
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Qualcomm Might Make Their Own Nintendo Switch-Style Android Game Console

It appears that chipmaker Qualcomm may have plans to launch their own Android game console with designs clearly inspired by the Nintendo Switch. Here’s what we know about it thus far.
Qualcomm Android Game Console Inspired By Nintendo Switch

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Recently, we reported about the Nintendo Switch Pro potentially having DLSS support in order to play 4K games. Now, Qualcomm may be taking some notes from them as they are potentially looking to launch an Android game console inspired by the hybrid game system.
From what we know thus far, it’s said to be an Android-based games console with a “less traditional form factor” with detachable controllers. It’s expected to run on a custom version of Android 12, looks somewhat like a bulkier Android smartphone, and it will have a whopping 6,000mAh battery with Quick Charge to power it up.

Unlike your standard Android smartphone, it’s expected to be able to output to an external display. Unfortunately, no word yet on whether this will be done via USB-C or a variation of the standard HDMI connector. It is believed that it will be using the older X55 modem, with support for 5G connectivity and even GPS. However, it will not be able to function as a smartphone on its own, so you can’t make calls and send SMS text messages with it.
If this project ends up becoming a reality, Qualcomm will be targeting for a Q1 2022 launch for this Android game console. Currently, the forecasted retail price is USD$300 (RM1,238.35), but that will be subjected to change as we get closer to launch date if it happens. Not to mention, the price could differ depending on what’s being included, such as the detachable controllers. We will report more on this as soon as information becomes available so stay tuned.
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Pokdepinion: I’m personally not sure a standalone Android game console could work. Any console would need substantial exclusives to drive sales, otherwise, people might as well just opt for smartphones and game on that instead.
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Lineage2 Revolution – New Fortress Siege Added!

The mobile MMORPG Lineage2 Revolution introduces a new major update, including a new Open Fortress Siege which you can take part in every Friday from 8.30PM to 9.00PM.
Lineage2 Revolution
The Open Fortress Siege gives players the opportunity to experience the fortress siege. Players can choose any class and race when entering the siege. They also can enter by themselves or with a party of five before joining the battlefield.
Based on the outcome of the battle, rewards await the players which includes blessed scroll, weapon upgrade stones, and weapon vanish. Buffs given to the fortress siege winners will not be applied in the open siege fortress though.

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Now players that achieved level 180 will still raise their mastery, as they earn EXP. Similarly to the level system, the EXP accumulated will raise your mastery, which will earn you Master Token. These can be spent at the mastery shop which you can buy Maphr’s protection fragment, red starstones, and enhancement scroll bundle.
The World boss Guillotine joins Lineage2 Revolution. He is a rare boss that spawns every 12 hours and up to 1 million players can enter the area to try and take him down together.
A new party raid dungeon is also introduced, the Temporal Rift. The dungeon offers you and your party to clear up missions while offering a story line while you play it. Rewards include materials and the chance to level up cloaks. Cloaks are also introduced in the game by the way. There’s two types of cloaks, personal cloak and clan cloaks. These cloaks aren’t just for beauty purposes only, but they also boost player capabilities and attack power, while improve efficiency of leveling up your character.
Pokdepinion: It’s nice to see that the game is getting more and more updates. Keeping the players stuck with new contents.
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Steam Halloween Sale 2017 is Up! Low Prices on Horror Games

The Steam Halloween Sale 2017 is up! It’s time for our wallets to cry in pain as we buy a bunch of games that we’re probably never going to play.

Steam Halloween Sale 2017 is Up!

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It’s that time of the year again, and it’s time for our wallets to cry painful tears as we throw our money at the screen for games that we most likely won’t ever play. The traditional Halloween Steam sale has now launched, and it includes a lot of games discounted up to 80%.
That being said, the sale is a bit more contained than usual Steam promotions, with a heavy focus on horror, spooky or scary games, and movies.  So maybe our wallets and bank accounts will survive the ordeal. There are games outside of the horror genre on sale, but you’ll need to browse for them.
Since gone are the glorious days of rotating sales and daily deals, all titles will be discounted by the same amount from today to November 1st 2017 at 10AM PDT, which is November 2nd 2017 at 1AM for Malaysia and those living in the GMT +8 timezone.
Some highlights are Resident Evil VII Biohazard  50% off, Doom 33% off, Friday the 13th 50% off, Inside 50% off, Salt & Sanctuary 40% off, Darksiders II Deathinitive Edition 80% off,Detention 50% off, The Vanishing of Ethan Carter 80% off, and a bunch of other as well. If you’re not into scary stuff, you’re probably out of luck, while your wallet is in luck.
If you don’t wanna miss out on upcoming Steam sales, we have the the dates of 3 confirmed Steam sales coming up right here.
Unfortunately, newer games like The Evil Within 2 are not discounted, even if they would fit the theme. As usual, the games on sale are for PC, and possibly for Mac and Linux.
So what are you waiting for? You can head straight to Valve’s Steam page, and add more games to your already massive pile of shame. It’s just the nature of the beast, isn’t it?

Pokdepinion: I’m somewhat prepared for the Steam Halloween Sale 2017 but I started wondering. I wonder how healthy it is to eat roti canai or thosai everyday for every single meal for 1 whole month.
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OPPO Find X5 Series Officially Launched — Videography With 4K Ultra Night Video

OPPO has finally brought out the OPPO Find X5 Series to the public where it comes with several high-end features to boast.
OPPO Find X5 Series launch

Night video seems to be the focus for this year’s Find X5 series where they’ve utilized their very own dedicated imagine NPU, MariSilicon X that’s supposed to improve details in low-light conditions.

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It runs advanced AI noise reduction (AINR) algorithm that’s designed by the OPPO Research Institute that’s able to detect and reduce noise in each frame, pixel by pixel while preserving detail, tone, and colour accuracy.
With the new series, they claim that it will improve four times in perceived night video resolution, less grain and colour reproduction, making 4K Ultra Night Video possible for the first time on an Android smartphone.

There’s a triple camera setup at the back where it consists of a 40MP IMX766 ultra-wide lens, a 50MP IMX766 wide camera, and a 15MP tele camera that offers 5x hybrid zoom and 20x digital zoom. As for the front camera, it sports a Sony IMX709 sensor where they say that it automatically switches from an 80 to 90-degree wide angle so that no one is left out for your selfies.
As you can see from the back of the phone, they’ve partnered with Hasselblad in introducing Natural Colour Calibration in Pro Mode and a range of creative Master filters.
Available in Ceramic White and Glaze Black, it comes with ceramic back panel and is splash, water, and dust resistant thanks to their IP68 rating.
Aside from that, the OPPO Find X5 Pro sports a 6.7-inch AMOLED display with WQHD+ resolution, 100% P3 colour gamut, and 10-bit support. Powering it up is a Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 processor and 5000mAh battery which you can charge with its 80W SuperVooc wired charger as well as a 50W AIRVOOC wireless charger. On the other hand the normal Find X5 comes with a 6.5-inch 120Hz display, 80W SuperVooc wired charging and 30W AIRVOOC wireless charging.
The Malaysian pricing and availability has yet to be announced but rest assured that we will update you accordingly when news comes out. For more on the latest tech and gaming news plus reviews, stay tuned to Pokde.net.
Pokdepinion: That Ceramic White looks like a beauty.. The previous Find X3 Pro did impress in camera quality. With this gen’s models, I’m curious on how well they perform, especially with the new Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chip and MariSilicon X.
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ASUS ZenFone 5 hands-on experience – Along with TWO other versions

You would probably have heard about the ASUS ZenFone 5 announcement on Mobile World Congress 2018 (MWC2018) already and have been wondering how does the phone actually feels like in your hands? How does it perform? What is under the hood? What are the derivatives of the model? Well, let us give you a quick tour of the ASUS ZenFone 5 as we were given the privilege to toy around this beauty. When I say beauty, I really mean it.
Take note that this is a hands-on experience and not our official review. It has been written based on pre-production sample device and hence, camera pictures and benchmarks would not have been accurate.The official review will be coming later on once we have a proper production unit.
Let’s start with this. What do you think has been the best ASUS phone so far? Ever since the birth of the ASUS ZenFone series, we have NEVER missed out a single of their devices and here’s what we have to say. ASUS has two big winners of all time;

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ASUS ZenFone AR – the best build quality, superior performance, extremely great battery life, best camera in ZenFone series. Loses badly in terms of pricing.
ASUS ZenFone 3 Zoom – the best ZenFone ever; even in terms of pricing!
ASUS ZenFone 4 – Great design, great cameras, efficient processor but let down by its lofty price tag.

While the ZenFone 4 was indeed a great device, it just didn’t offer the great value for money of the ASUS ZenFone 3 Zoom, nor the performance of the ZenFone AR. But this is where ASUS wants to make a huge comeback and I am definitely agreeing, it’s a comeback.

Introducing the ASUS ZenFone 5! Your first impressions are going to be “it looks like Apple iPhone X” and I’m going to correct you on that because it actually looks like a marriage of Apple iPhone X AND Samsung S8. I think the Apple iPhone X looks are pretty obvious, so that needs no explanation. The curves around the edge, the space at the bottom and the rounded display corners are where the Samsung S8 touch comes in from. So, if you have been deciding between either two devices, why not have the best of both in one device and get the ASUS ZenFone 5 instead?

The back of the device is where ASUS has put their signature love..The beautiful 2.5D glass coats the concentric circle design that blasts out from the fingerprint sensor creating a marvel of beautiful effects. I couldn’t stress enough, this is probably the most beautiful sight of the device and it has to be as it will be seen by the world when you are on a call. On the top left are dual lens embedded in vertical position much like the Apple iPhone X and right under it, you can see the dual LED flash. The lens container is debossed unlike the ASUS ZenFone 4 which had a flat surface.

I’m sure the first thing you are curious about is, how does the notification drawer looks like when it’s swiped down? And there you go. We have a rendition for you. Basically, the common icons are placed on the top left of the notch. These include Wi-Fi, hotspot, SD card, Bluetooth, NFC, Airplane just to name some. On the right side of the notch, the space is reserved for battery and clock. Everything else including network operator insignia, dates and shortcuts fall below the notch. What we have yet to test is, once it gets over-filled, does it scroll? Does it move to a new line? Does it get hidden behind the notch? That shall be tested in our in-depth review later on.
Let’s talk about the display.

This is an 18:9 ratio Full HD+ display. ASUS has crammed a 6.2-inch full view display into a 5.5-inch body, giving it a 90% screen-to-body ratio. From a first glance, it looked like an IPS panel, but we shall confirm this later on.
The ASUS ZenFone 5 is also the first globally announced smartphone to use Snapdragon 636 SoC with AI Multi-core Engine. It will be harnessing all common AI offerings on the SoC including the AI cameras.
Speaking of cameras..

The rear camera hones a dual-lenses setup. The primary lens is 12MP while the secondary is 8MP for wide angle photos.Under the hood of the camera is Sony’s flagship IMX363 image sensor. ASUS is also known to have large sensors than most flagship smartphones, bringing dark area photography to a very competitive level; which was actually a pretty strong winning point for the previous ASUS ZenFone 4 too. The ASUS ZenFone 5 is no exception. It will be featuring a 1.4 micron pixels sensor which is pretty rare in current smartphones.

The front camera is an 8MP camera and does take really good selfies. I was unable to locate the Pro mode for the front camera, but again, this was pre-production unit, so don’t take my final word on that just yet. Portrait mode, Selfie Pro, 10 steps beautifying are all here to stay. That’s for sure.

At the bottom, we can locate the speaker module. What is interesting, is that the device has stereo audio mode using the main speaker and the earpiece speaker. Sounds weird? Trust me, I didn’t believe it the first time I saw it too. But it really rings on both speakers, delivering some seriously loud sound! Which also proves that the earpiece speaker is actually loud enough to ring the tones, meaning your voice calls are definitely going to be crystal clear even in the noisiest environments. The charging port is much like it’s previous generation, using USB Type-C connector and the 3.5 mm AUX jack is here to stay!

The experience is only about to get even more interesting. The battery under the hood of this bad boy is 5,000mAh which means a day usage is going to be a thing of yesterday. This device should be able to easily perform daily tasks continuously for 2 days. And since it’s using Snapdragon 636 that is very power efficient (at least on paper), and powered with ASUS AI Boost, you get an extremely butter smooth device with a very long lasting battery life. Best of both worlds!

The refreshed ZenUI 5 does feel very different from it’s past generations. Truth be told, it’s taking white scheme fused with flat icons with very nicely contrast menu and notification drawer. I really love the new ZenUI, I have to admit. ASUS has still kept very minimum bloatware and the UI feels butter smooth responsive.

If you are wondering, yes, there is a dual-SIM + Micro SD combo slot so you can concurrently use both SIM cards or use a single SIM with the extended storage.

That pretty much concludes our early hands-on experience of the ASUS ZenFone 5. We will be doing a much in-depth review later on, once the official device lands in Malaysia, so watch this space.

This is only the first variant of the ASUS ZenFone 5. There are several other variants and we will be updating them all here as we get more details. Currently there are three variants of the ASUS ZenFone 5 that we can confirm. Checkout their specifications below.
Specifications
As we gather more details of the devices, we will be updating the table accordingly. Do checkout this space from time to time.

Device Name
ASUS ZenFone 5
ASUS ZenFone 5Z
ASUS ZenFone 5 Lite

Device Model
ZE620KL
ZS620KL
ZC600KL

CPU
Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 Octa-core @ 1.8 GHz, 14nm Kryo 260
Qualcomm Snapdragon 845, Octa-core @ 2.8 GHz, 10nm Kryo 385, with Qualcomm AI Engine and ASUS AI Boost
Qualcomm Snapdragon 630, Octa-core @ 2.2 GHz, 14nm ARM Cortex-A53

GPU
Adreno 509
Adreno 630
Adreno 508

RAM
Up to 6GB
Up to 8GB
TBA

Display
6.2″ FHD+ 18:9 ratio, 100% DCI-P3 gamut coverage, 96% NTSC gamut coverage
6.0″ FHD+ 18:9, FullView display

Storage
Up to 128GB eMCP + MicroSD expansion slot
Up to 256GB UFS 2.1 + MicroSD expansion slot
TBA

Camera (Main)
Primary: 12MP f/1.8, Sony IMX363 1.4µm pixel pitch, OIS for stills, EIS for videos, 78° FOV, 6P optics
Secondary: 8MP f/2.2, OV8856, 120° FOV, 5P optics
RGB sensor, LED flash
Primary: 16MP f/2.2, 80° FOV
Secondary: 120° FOV, 6P optics

Camera (Secondary)
8MP f/2.0, OV8856, 84° FOV, 4P optics, RGB sensor
Primary: 20MP f/2.0, Sony IMX376 1.0µm pixel pitch, 85.5° FOV
Secondary: 120° FOV, 6P optics
Softlight LED flash

Battery
3300 mAh with AI charging
3300 mAh

OS
Android 8.0 Oreo

SIM
Hybrid dual SIM

Price
< RM2,000
TBA
TBA

The ASUS ZenFone 5 and ASUS ZenFone 5Z share the same body and design, while here’s the much tamer design of the ASUS ZenFone 5 Lite:

With these nice looking phones, we are in for an exciting 5th generation of ASUS ZenFones! Bring it on!
Pokdepinion: ASUS has really step up their game this time around! The specifications are looking pretty good and the price point seems promising. I can only say for now, that the ASUS ZenFone 5 is one hell of an awesome device. Imagine their best smartphone, the ASUS ZenFone 3 Zoom on steroids!
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NVIDIA Says A Specific Laptop Already Tops Both PS5 And Xbox

Next-gen consoles from Sony and Microsoft isn’t even out in the market yet but NVIDIA’s Jensen Huang states that there’s already a laptops that’s available and it is more powerful than the PS5 and Xbox.
The news was revealed at GTC China 2019 where Huang presented himself, where he say and ‘promise’ that the Lenovo Y740 will be more efficient than the consoles that’s about to come next year.
For the new Lenovo Y740, it’ll come with a GeForce RTX 2080 Max-Q graphics where it comes with a reported performance of 12.89 TFlops, bigger than Xbox’s supposed 12 TFlops.

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It’s not a surprise to see NVIDIA taking a dig at consoles seeing how they are utilizing processor and graphics from NVIDIA’s rival, AMD.
Pokdepinion: It’s not fair when you compare between console and PC.. Price wise as well as their purpose..
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Here’s What You Can Expect From Samsung’s Mid-Year Sales

If you’ve been eyeing to get something from Samsung Malaysia, well here’s some good news for you. The company is hosting their Colour Your Life mid-year sale where you can enjoy exclusive deals.
Samsung Colour Your Life mid-year sale

The sale is now available and lasts until the 31st of July 2021. If you’re looking for an upgrade and want to get one of their smartphones, here’s what they are offering:

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Model
RRP
Promo

Galaxy S20 FE 5G
RM2,999
RM2,499

Galaxy S20 FE LTE
RM2,299
RM1.999

Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G (16GB+512GB)
RM5,899
RM5,399

Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G (12GB+256GB)
RM5,299
RM4,799

Galaxy S21+ 5G (8GB+256GB)
RM4,299
RM3,799

Galaxy S21 5G (8GB+256GB)
RM3,699
RM3,199

Galaxy S21 5G (8GB+128GB)
RM3,499
RM2,999

Galaxy A11 (3GB+32GB)
RM529
RM423

Galaxy A32 4G (8GB+128GB)
RM1,099
RM999

Galaxy Note20 Ultra 5G (12GB+256GB)
RM5,199
RM4,099

Galaxy Note20 5G (12GB+256GB)
RM4,299
RM3,199

Aside from that, you can enjoy free gifts, rebates, and purchase with purchase (PWP) deals for specific products when you purchase directly from Samsung Online Store. These items include the Galaxy SmartTag+, 75″ The Frame QLED 4K Smart Lifestyle TV, and Front Load Washer Dryer with AI Ecobubble. The qualified products will show their free gifts accordingly in the cart after you’ve added them.
You may head to the link right here for more details of the sale. For more on the latest tech and gaming news plus reviews, stay tuned to Pokde.net.
Pokdepinion: That does look like a good deal for the S20 FE 5G, I pretty much liked that phone. If you’re planning on upgrading your device, there’s a host to choose from. So pick your poison.
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OPPO A78 5G Launches In Malaysia, Priced RM1,099

Launching tomorrow (14 Jan 2023), Oppo’s next midrange model brings routine design updates.

The Oppo A78 5G is powered by MediaTek’s Dimensity 700 SoC (2+6 core) with 8GB LPDDR4X RAM and 128GB UFS2.2 storage – with extra 8GB RAM available through OPPO RAM Expansion for improved performance. Display-wise, this 6.56-inch panel is capable of 600 nits brightness, 90Hz refresh rate at HD+ resolution (1612×720 – 20.15:9 aspect ratio) with up to 100% DCI-P3 and sRGB coverage.

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The 5,000mAh battery is fast-charge capable courtesy of Oppo’s proprietary 33W SUPERVOOC fast charging system providing full charge in 67 minutes. On the camera department, the rear comes with a pair of 50MP + 2MP sensor, with 8MP situated at the front under the V-shaped notch. On there you’ll find stereo speakers with what Oppo calls ‘Ultra Volume Mode’ that delivers double the volume as the company claimed.

The device comes with ColorOS 13 (Android 13), with dedicated gesture support including FlexDrop multitasking mode and more. The chassis measures at 7.99mm thick and weighs at 188g – with two colorways: Glowing Purple and Glowing Black.
Available in the sole 8GB+128GB configuration, the Oppo A78 5G will be available starting 14 January 2023 at the price of RM1,099 in all Oppo and various telco sales channels. Celcom and Digi users however will have to wait until 7 February to get the device through telco’s respective deals. Customers purchasing at any Oppo brand stores will be eligible to receive Oppo Band for free (worth RM159).
More information of the Oppo A78 5G can be read on Oppo’s website.
Pokdepinion: The resolution seems a bit underwhelming to me, certainly has seen phones cheaper that uses FHD+ panels.
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vivo Y76 5G With 50MP Triple Cameras Launched At RM1,299

Recently the folks at vivo Malaysia has launched their latest mid-range device, the vivo Y76 5G. Want to know what it has to offer? Read on to find out.
vivo Y76 5G Malaysia launch

The new smartphone comes with a 6.58-inch FHD+ display and is powered by a Dimensity 700 chipset. There’s 8GB RAM that’s paired with 128GB internal storage. If the RAM isn’t enough, you can take advantage of their Extended RAM feature which can give you an extra 4GB from the storage to be used as extra RAM.

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vivo Y76 5G Specifications

CPU
Dimensity 700 5G Octa-core (2×2.2GHz Cortex-A76 & 6×2.0GHz Cortex-A55)

GPU
Malu-G57 MC2

Memory
8GB (+4GB via RAM Expansion)

Storage
128GB

Display
6.58″ FHD+ (2400x 1080) IPS LCD

Camera
50MP f/1.8 main camera, PDAF
2MP f/2.4 macro
2MP f/2.4 depth
AI Camera, Auto HDR, Pro Mode, Panorama, Portrait, Beauty

Selfie camera
16MP f/2.0 selfie camera

Connectivity
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
Bluetooth 5.1
USB-C

Software
MIUI 12.5 based on Android 11

Battery
4100mAh
44W fast charging

Dimensions
163.8 x 75 x 7.8 mm

Weight
175g

There’s a triple camera setup at the back where it consists of a 50MP main camera, 2MP bokeh camera, and a 2MP macro lens. On the front is a 16MP selfie camera, which comes can do excellently in low light conditions according to the company.
Under the hood is a 4100mAh battery which you can charge with its 44W FlashCharge fast charger. Running on Funtouch OS 12, the vivo Y76 5G is priced at RM1,299 where pre-orders is available at all vivo concept stores, authorized dealers, as well as their official stores on both Shopee and Lazada until the 26th of November 2021.

Should you order it in that period of time, you will be getting free gifts worth RM587 which includes RM50 instant rebate, vivo Y76 5G customized Vanzo Fragrance Gift Set, 1 year Extended Warranty and 1 year Screen Crack Protection.
On top of that, they’ve revealed of their collaboration with Mobile Legends to offer customers a random limited Mobile Legends skin worth RM55 upon purchasing the smartphone. In addition, they will be hosting a Super V Championship Mobile Legends tournament at Central i-City on 27 and 28 November 2021 with a cash prize worth up to RM5000.
For more on the latest tech and gaming news plus reviews, stay tuned to Pokde.net.
Pokdepinion: It’s slightly cheaper than the previous vivo V21 that we’ve reviewed but I hope the selfie camera is as good as the former. While I’m not a fan of taking selfies, it was rather impressive.
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[MWC2019] The HUAWEI Mate X is a €2299 foldable beauty with Leica cameras

Well, HUAWEI won’t be releasing the HUAWEI Mate X earlier than the Samsung Galaxy Fold. However it will prove quite competitive with the Samsung Galaxy Fold by adopting an entirely different approach to the foldable smartphone.

Instead of having two screens, the HUAWEI Mate X touts a single 8″ display which wraps around the outer fold. The Samsung Galaxy Fold has a display that folds up inwards. This allowed HUAWEI to sport dual-screen functionality when the device is folded, with a 6.6″ on the “front” and 6.38″ display on the “back”. Without notches or punch holes.

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HUAWEI has designed the HUAWEI Mate X with only a Leica triple camera module facing the “back” on the sidebar, so selfie aficionados will be spending quite some time with the rear-display. Or, they could always unfold it to use the 8″ display for selfies if they see fit.

The foldable design isn’t the only thing HUAWEI is proud about. As it features their Balong 5000 5G chipset, HUAWEI claims it to be the fastest foldable 5G phone. HUAWEI claims it can deliver 2x the speed the Qualcomm Snapdragon X50 5G modem can offer. Theoretically, the HUAWEI Mate X is capable of speeds of 4.6 Gbps, which is 4.6x faster than the fastest fibre connection we have here in Malaysia (1 Gbps from TIME).

HUAWEI also managed to cram a huge 4500 mAh battery in the HUAWEI Mate X, and backs it up with 55W SuperCharge fast charging technology. 55W is the fastest charging rate in the industry currently, with OPPO and OnePlus delivering just 50W, and smaller batteries at that. Given that it has a tablet-sized display, having a huge battery and fast charging will definitely help it maintain usability. Speaking of usability, a side-mounted fingerprint scanner is in charge of biometric security. HUAWEI most probably skipped over any facial recognition given that there is no actual “front-facing” camera.
Key HUAWEI Mate X Specifications

Kirin 980, octa-core up to 2.6 GHz, 7nm FinFET
8GB RAM
512GB storage (expandable via NM card)
8″ 2480 x 2200 foldable OLED display
Leica camera
5G network (4.6 Gbps at sub-6GHz)
4500 mAh battery, 55W SuperCharge
€2299 (~RM10626)

As you may see, HUAWEI didn’t reveal too much information about the HUAWEI Mate X, but they did reveal the price. Availability is expected to begin in mid-2019.
Pokdepinion: European pricing is usually higher than US’, so it isn’t an apples-to-apples comparison with the Samsung Galaxy Fold just yet. Still it would be interesting to see how will HUAWEI bring the fight to Samsung with it launching later.
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Samsung calls their latest Android skin One UI — looks much cleaner than previous iteration!

Samsung has actually dropped the TouchWiz branding for some time already, but everyone stills call it TouchWiz because the new name for Samsung’s custom skin was just so forgettable. Samsung Experience. Ain’t nobody got time for that. So now the new naming will hopefully erase everyone’s PTSD with TouchWiz, with a more memorable name and much improved user experience. Say hello to One UI.

What One UI will bring to the table is a much more streamlined experience. One UI will make navigation more convenient by moving interactive elements lower down on the display. Considering that today’s displays are getting out of hand (literally), this change makes one-handed use much more intuitive.

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A new Night Mode also makes it more comfortable to use your Samsung device in the dark. It might also save more battery with more dark elements used, but that is just a bonus. In general, everything looks much more intuitive and laid out better than in previous iterations of Samsung’s Android skin.

One UI is currently in its Beta phase, but you can easily sign up for the One UI Beta Program in the Samsung Members app. If you are unwilling to expose yourself to any bugs that might be present in the One UI Beta, you can always wait until Samsung pushes out the Android 9 Pie update for your smartphone which will come with the One UI skin.
Pokdepinion: Samsung’s new skin looks very good! Can’t wait for it to roll out to everyone’s device!
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Get Some Good Home Entertainment Deals with Samsung Raya Bergaya Ceria Bersama Promo

Looking to get some upgrades for your home entertainment setup? Then this might just be what you’re looking for as Samsung has some good home entertainment deals with their Samsung Raya Bergaya Ceria Bersama promo. It would be a good time to add a little cheer to this year’s Hari Raya celebration.
Samsung Raya Bergaya Ceria Besama Promotion

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As part of a dual celebration of the Samsung Raya Bergaya Ceria Bersama promotion and the official availability of their latest 2020 QLED TV lineup, you can get some free gifts worth up to RM7,000. Moreover, you can also get selected Harman Kardon soundbars for a much lower price when you purchase a Samsung TV.
For the full list of TV models and soundbars under the promotion, check it out right below here:
Free Gifts with Samsung QLED TV

Model No.
Price
Free Gift

85″ Q950TS QLED 8K Smart TV (2020)
RM64,999
Sero TV and Sero Wheel worth RM 7,298

75″ Q950TS QLED 8K Smart TV (2020)
RM44,999
Sero TV and Sero Wheel worth RM 7,298

65″ Q950TS QLED 8K Smart TV (2020)
RM29,999
TV and Sero Wheel worth RM 7,298

82″ Q800T QLED 8K Smart TV (2020)
RM39,999
Sero TV and Sero Wheel worth RM 7,298

75″ Q800T QLED 8K Smart TV (2020)
RM29,999
Sero TV and Sero Wheel worth RM 7,298

65″ The Frame QLED 4K Smart Lifestyle TV (2020)
RM10,999
The Frame customisable bezel x 2 units worth RM 998

43″ The Sero QLED 4K Smart Lifestyle TV (2020)
RM6,999
The Sero Wheel worth RM 299

Special Discounted Prices for Harman Kardon Soundbars when Purchased with Samsung TV

Product Name
Price (RM)
Discounted Price

Samsung Harman / Kardon (HW-Q90R)
RM6,499
RM4,299 with any Samsung TV Purchase

Samsung Harman / Kardon (HW-Q70R)
RM3,399
RM 2,499 with any Samsung TV Purchase

Samsung Harman / Kardon (HW-Q60R)
RM2,599
RM 1,699 with any Samsung TV Purchase

Soundbar HW-R650
RM1,699
RM 1,199 with any Samsung TV Purchase

The Samsung Raya Bergaya Ceria Bersama promotion will be taking place from now until 30th June 2020. If you want to know more about it, click right here.
Pokdepinion: Might not be able to afford a new TV but those discounted prices for the soundbar look enticing. Might find someone who plans on buying a new TV.
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[CES 2022] New Lenovo Legion Products To Bring The Best Out Of You

It’s no surprise that we’re seeing new gaming products, and at CES 2022, we have a few Lenovo Legion offerings to look forward to. Here’s everything that you need to know.
Lenovo Legion 5 Pro / 5i Pro

First off, we have the Lenovo Legion 5 Pro series, which comes in the choices of either up to a 12th Gen Intel Core i7-12700H or AMD Ryzen 6000-series CPU. As for GPU, you can enjoy the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 30-series with 165W TGP. The display is a WQHD+ panel with 240Hz refresh rate, 3ms response time, 100% sRGB, G-SYNC, and VESA DisplayHDR 400.

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It can be configured with 4800MHz DDR5 RAM with up to 1TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD storage. Apart from that, you will also get Wi-Fi 6E, 300W high power delivery system, a sizable 80WHr battery, and a 4-zone RGB backlight effects system via the Legion Spectrum RGB Lighting.

The Lenovo Legion 5 Pro series will be retailing from USD $1,569 and USD $1,429 for the Intel and AMD variants respectively starting May 2022. No word yet on pricing and availability in Malaysia but we will be reporting more on this as soon as information becomes available so stay tuned.
Lenovo Legion 5 / 5i

We also have the standard model Lenovo Legion 5 / 5i gaming laptop. You have the choice of either a 12th Gen Intel Core CPU or an AMD Ryzen 6000-series CPU, with GPU being up to an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060. The display is a 15-inch WQHD resolution display with 165Hz refresh rate, 100% sRGB, and supports Dolby Vision.
Just like the Pro model, you will also be able to enjoy the Legion Spectrum RGB Lighting here but that’s not the only that’s shared. Anyone who purchases either of them will be able to enjoy 3-month Xbox Game Pass for free, so you will have access to a wide library of games for free during that period.

The Lenovo Legion 5 series will be retailing from USD $1,199 and USD $1,129 for the Intel and AMD variants respectively starting May 2022. No word yet on pricing and availability in Malaysia but we will be reporting more on this as soon as information becomes available so stay tuned.
Lenovo Legion Y25-30

For those of you who have a gaming desktop setup, the Lenovo Legion Y25-30 gaming monitor could be one for you to consider. It’s a 24.5-inch Full HD IPS display with 240Hz refresh rate, AMD FreeSync Premium, 99% sRGB with Delta E <2 colour accuracy, and a 0.5ms response time. Additionally, there’s also a Low Blue Light function to reduce the strain on your eyes.
The Lenovo Legion Y25-30 will be retailing from USD $339 starting May 2022. No word yet on pricing and availability in Malaysia but we will be reporting more on this as soon as information becomes available so stay tuned.
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Pokdepinion: Would love to give those gaming laptops a try, especially since I’m curious about the thermals. Hopefully we can get our hands on them to review sooner rather than later.
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Xiaomi is registering a trademark that might already belong to Apple

I am definitely not old enough to know of this name, but maybe you might. Does Cyberdog ring any bells? It was introduced by Apple in 1996 before they abandoned in a year later. It was an Internet suite of applications, and it seems like Xiaomi is registering a trademark on the name Cyberdog, or CYBERDOG, to be precise.

There are reportedly a myriad of items that will fall under the CYBERDOG trademark, with communication services, advertising sales, scientific instruments and even medicines. I have no idea why would Xiaomi want a trademark for CYBERDOG even if they have plans to expand into the medical industry.

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Apple’s inspiration behind the name Cyberdog was a cartoon in The New Yorker that goes “on the internet, nobody knows you’re a dog.” Which is true. Apple released Cyberdog 2.0 in 1997, a good 23 years ago. The trademark on the OpenDoc framework which Cyberdog was built upon was also relinquished in 2005, so Xiaomi will most probably not be getting any lawsuits from Apple.
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Pokdepinion: Why Cyberdog though, of all things?
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HONOR X8a Launches in Malaysia for Under RM1,000

The HONOR X8a is the newest midrange smartphone coming to Malaysia, and it will have an affordable price of just below RM1,000.
HONOR X8a

HONOR has introduced its newest mid-range smartphone in Malaysia, part of the X8 series. The HONOR X8a features an upgraded MediaTek chipset, a larger screen, and a powerful 100 MP primary camera. In terms of design, the HONOR X8a has a similar look to the HONOR X8 with a flat frame, metallic back panel, and a square camera setup.

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Its 6.7-inch LTPS LCD display boasts a punch-hole camera cutout, a resolution of 2388 x 1080 pixels, 16.7 million color output, and multi-touch capability. The phone also includes a side-mounted lock and fingerprint sensor, dual nano SIM support, and a USB-C port for charging and data transfer. However, it doesn’t come with a 3.5mm headphone jack, which shouldn’t be a surprise in this day and age.

The HONOR X8a is powered by the 4G-enabled MediaTek Helio G88 chipset, which is slightly less powerful than the Snapdragon 480+ processor in its predecessor. It is accompanied by the Mali-G52 MC2 GPU and has a single memory configuration of 8 GB RAM and 128 GB internal storage. With a battery capacity of 4,500 mAh, it supports the brand’s 22.5W SuperCharge technology, and a compatible charger is included in the package.
It sports a triple camera setup on the back, including the 100MP primary sensor, 5MP ultra-wide, and 2MP macro. On the front, the phone features a 16 MP selfie camera with 2D face recognition, housed within the display’s camera cutout. HONOR claims the phone is capable of recording videos at Full HD (1920 x 1080) pixels using both the front and rear cameras.
The HONOR X8a will be available for purchase in Malaysia from the brand’s official stores and authorized retailers starting from 11th February 2023, in Cyan Lake, Titanium Silver, and Midnight Black colour options. It will retail for RM999, which happens to be the same price as its predecessor when it launched last year.
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Pokdepinion: Given the price, I do wonder if it’s better to add some money and get the X9a, or if it’s still viable to just get this. Sure, the X9a is clearly better, but is it worth the extra money? One way for us to find out, stay tuned.
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ZenFone 4 Max Pro Gets A Price Cut – RM 200 off!

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ASUS has announced today that the ASUS ZenFone 4 Max Pro (ZC554KL) will be getting a significant price cut from RM 899 to RM 699 – a good 200 bucks discount! This is a pretty sweet deal in my opinion as the battery life on the ASUS ZenFone 4 Max Pro (ZC554KL) is amazing and you won’t have to worry much about carrying a power bank all the time. Heck, the phone can become a power bank itself with its reverse charging capability via an OTG cable. Which is a pretty good testament at how big the battery is on the device.

The ASUS ZenFone 4 Max Pro (ZC554KL) features a 5.5 inch HD IPS LCD display (1280 x 720) as well as 3GB of RAM and 32GB of internal storage (which is expandable up to 256GB via microSD). Under the hood the Max Pro houses a mid-range octa-core Snapdragon 430 chipset with Adreno 505 graphics.

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The main feature of the Max Pro is the humongous 5,000 mAh battery which can pretty much go through a day without even so much as  breaking a sweat. This is also down to the abundance of power saving software ASUS has implemented which certainly help stretch the battery life even further.
the ASUS ZenFone Max Pro (ZC554KL) also features a dual camera setup with 16MP f/2.0 rear shooter partnered with a 5MP 120° wide-angle camera.
Here’s a more detailed spec sheet of the ASUS ZenFone 4 MAx Pro (ZC554KL):

Model
ASUS ZenFone 4 Max Pro (ZC554KL)

CPU
Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 Octa-core 1.4GHz, 64-bit, 28nm

GPU
Adreno 505

RAM / Storage
3GB / 32GB

Rear Camera 1
16MP, Omnivision 16880, 1.12μm, f/2.0, 25mm focal length, 80° field of view

Rear Camera 2
5MP, Omnivision 5675, 1.12μm, f/2.2, 18mm focal length, 120° field of view

Front Camera
16MP, Omnivision 16880, 1.0μm, f/2.0, 26mm focal length, 80° field of view

Display
5.5″ HD (1280 x 720) IPS LCD, 400 nits

Wireless
Integrated 802.11b/g/n 2.4GHz, Wi-Fi Direct

Connectivity
Bluetooth 4.1
Micro USB 2.0 (with OTG support)
0.3s fingerprint sensor

SIM and Expansion
Dual nano SIM with LTE + dedicated SD card (up to 2TB)

Battery
5000mAh

Audio
Speaker with PMIC internal amplifier, dual mic system

Colors
Rose Pink
Sunlight Gold
Deepsea Black

Price
RM1099

This is definitely a device worth checking out. The huge battery life and the dual camera setup all for RM 699? Get outta town.
You can also check out what we think of the ASUS ZenFone 4 Max Pro (ZC554KL) in our review right here.
Pokdepinion: I love the battery life of the Max Pro. The whole time I was using it I never once thought about carrying a power bank with like I always do. Sure the specs are a little underwhelming but the battery life pretty much makes up for all that.
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Get Intel®-powered devices from GLOO and get a freebie upon purchase!

The new 8th Generation Intel® mobile processors have come a long way. While previous generations sacrificed performance for battery longevity, these new processors lets you have your cake and eat it. They have up to eight threads and yet still fit comfortably in a 15W TDP. Now’s probably a good time to upgrade from your ageing laptop, as GLOO is throwing a promotion where you will receive a complimentary gift with any purchase of the following laptops:

With prices ranging from RM2199 for the Acer Swift 1 powered by the Intel® Pentium™ Silver N5000, you can get a new laptop without spending too much money. And since you will be getting a free gift, you would still be getting a pretty good deal if you get it before 30th June 2019. This promotion is only valid on GLOO’s website.

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These new laptops would definitely accelerate your computing experience, especially if you are coming from an older laptop. If you want a bit more oomph, you can opt for the laptops powered by the Intel® Core™ i3 8145U, Intel® Core™ i5 8265U and Intel® Core™ i7 8565U processors featuring the Whiskey Lake architecture, with Turbo Boost clocks of up to 4.6 GHz. Despite all that power under the hood, you will still enjoy great battery life thanks to Intel® Speed Shift technology which intelligently adjusts the clock speeds according to your current needs.
Not to mention that most of these laptops are thinner and lighter than the average laptop from four years ago, so your back would also thank you. Do make sure to check out these promotions via the following link:
GLOO Website
Pokdepinion: I do really like the Whiskey Lake generation of processors in laptops, as they offer a near-perfect blend of performance and battery life.
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Get Up To RM360 Jaringan Prihatin Subsidies With Celcom

Celcom’s Jaringan Prihatin programme provides an additional RM60 rebate for prepaid and postpaid customers as more Malaysians use digital platforms to carry out everyday activities such as schooling, entertainment, and work while remaining safe at home. Additionally, the government’s Bantuan Prihatin Rakyat programme provides RM300 in subsidies for qualified households and RM180 in subsidies for eligible individuals.
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Celcom’s XP Lite postpaid plans offer qualifying B40 households or individuals a brand new FREE 4G smartphone, as well as 8GB of internet quota, an extra FREE 60GB internet quota per month for 12 months, unlimited calls, and unlimited internet connectivity for YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, WeChat, and WhatsApp for just RM38 per month. Customers can switch to Celcom XP Lite L pass for just RM58 a month to get more FREE 4G smartphones and rebates worth up to RM360.
In addition, qualifying household customers can get a FREE Nokia C2 4G smartphone with unrestricted internet access and calls with Celcom Xpax’s most accessible monthly prepaid internet plan, which costs just RM20 per month. Both qualifying household and individual Celcom Xpax prepaid customers on the RM20 monthly internet plan can receive an RM5 rebate, as well as an additional RM60 in monthly rebates, for as long as they stay active.

Additionally, eligible Celcom postpaid and prepaid customers with Jaringan Prihatin monthly internet passes or plans will be able to use the Celcom Life app to get FREE 2GB internet for 1 hour every day. When you sign up for Celcom’s Jaringan Prihatin service, you’ll get a FREE 2GB internet (FREE 60GB every month) that you can use every day for 12 months.
All Celcom prepaid and postpaid customers can check their eligibility and may opt into the Jaringan Prihatin programme immediately to enjoy Celcom’s exclusive benefits through the Celcom Life app or for more information, visit Celcom’s official website here. You can also check if you’re eligible for the Jaringan Prihatin programme here.
Pokdepinion: This is a pretty great option for those who need the subsidies and I know for a fact that a fair few people will find this programme to be incredibly useful especially during these trying times.
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Claim Your FREE Geneshift On PC Now

Do you like free games? Well of course you do. If you want to grab Geneshift without paying a single cent, well you might want to do so quickly.

The game will be free until December 19th 10AM PST (6PM in Malaysia). Once you’ve claimed it, it is yours forever.
Geneshift is a battle royale game that was inspired by the original Grand Theft Auto game that was released in 1999, where it feature a top-to-down view gameplay.

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Despite being a battle royale game, you can still continue your progress after you have died. If you somehow get killed in the game, you will be then turned into a zombie. During this period, you can use your character to find loot lying around and use them in the following round.
Here’s the synopsis of the game that Steam provided:
Geneshift is a GTA2-inspired battle royale where each round lasts only two minutes. Use exploding cars, miniguns, invisibility, and more to outplay friends in tactical online combat. Loot for special powers, build secret bases, and be the last man standing!
To claim the game, you can simply click on the link here and claim it for yourself.
Pokdepinion: The game looks fun to play with your friends for some wreaking havoc sessions. This is one game that’s free that I won’t just simply let it to collect dust in my library (well I think so!).
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Cooler Master MWE Gold Series PSU Now Available — Comes With 80 Plus Gold Efficiency!

Cooler Master has announce of their brand new MWR Gold Series power supply, an added addition to their 80 Plus Gold efficiency family of products.
Cooler Master New MWE Gold Series PSU

With the new MWE Gold series, there are three available models; 550, 650, and 750 respectively. Coming in with 80 Plus Gold efficiency, of course there is the expectations of better performance. In that respite, MWE Gold delivers 90% efficiency as well as leading regulation, stability as well as reliability.

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Its design uses internal capacitors that are selected for operations at 45-Celcius, hence providing rated output with less derating above 25-Celcius. Sticking to the design, it meets strict targets of lower noise pollution under 20 dBA thanks to Cooler Master’s Silencio fans, which feature sealed LDB bearings.
As for management, cable clutter becomes a thing of the past with the the MWE Gold, as the MWE Gold series designates fully modular cables that provide enhanced cable management.
The MWE Gold series is now available in Malaysia and comes with a 5 year warranty. Prices for the MWE Gold series are;

MWE Gold 550 – RM339
MWE Gold 650 – RM389
MWE Gold 750 – RM439

Pokdepinion: That is quite a deal, I mean I think at the price they are offering, they are quite affordable for everyone.

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AMD Radeon RX 6500 XT and Radeon RX 6400 coming with Navi 24 GPU in 2022

AMD is apparently preparing a new Navi 24 GPU, which will understandably be smaller than the Navi 23 GPU featured in the Radeon RX 6600 series. This new GPU is slated to be used for several new graphics cards, including the Radeon RX 6500 XT, Radeon RX 6400 as well as several mobile GPUs.
Radeon RX 6500 XT, RX 6400 with Navi 24?

With the Radeon RX 6600 being just nice for 1080p gaming, the Radeon RX 6500 XT and Radeon RX 6400 is probably only going to be intended for those who don’t really expect to play the latest games at their highest graphics. The Navi 24 looks set to be half the size of Navi 23, which should be a pretty good indicator for its performance.

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The AMD Navi 24 is reportedly going to pack up to 1024 stream processors in the Radeon RX 6500 XT, while the Radeon RX 6400 makes do with 768. The tiny GPU also means that there will be very few Ray Accelerators, with the Radeon RX 6500 XT only getting 16 and the Radeon RX 6400 only getting 12.

According to the rumors, AMD is not only cutting the GPU in half, they are also cutting the memory in half. The Radeon RX 6500 XT and Radeon RX 6400 is expected to only come with 4GB GDDR6 running at 14Gbps, over an extremely narrow 64-bit memory bus. AMD is probably hoping that the Infinity Cache will help them overcome the limited memory bandwidth, but there’s only 16GB of Infinity Cache here, so don’t expect miracles out of these cards.
On the plus side, the Radeon RX 6500 XT and Radeon RX 6400 are going to be very efficient. With the tiny GPUs and inherently efficient RDNA 2 architecture, the Radeon RX 6400 is reportedly not going to need any additional PCIe power connectors, with a TBP of under 75W. Availability might also potentially be better, as AMD will be able to get more Navi 24 GPUs out of a single wafer.
Along with these two graphics cards, the Navi 24 GPU is also apparently going to power the Radeon PRO W6500M, PRO W6300M, RX 6500M and RX 6300M mobile GPUs. Such an efficient GPU will probably be great for laptops, but once again, I don’t really expect performance to be all that interesting from these tiny GPUs.

AMD is expected to unveil the Navi 24-based graphics cards at CES 2022, along with their new Ryzen 6000 series processors. The event is happening early next year, so stay tuned.
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Pokdepinion: Doesn’t making more and more different GPUs result in a dilution of the already limited supply of wafers?
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Mass Effect Legendary Edition Remasters the Trilogy and Adds New Content

After being the subject of numerous leaks and rumours, BioWare has officially unveiled Mass Effect Legendary Edition to the masses. With this, gamers will get a fully remastered version of the trilogy, along with some new content.
Mass Effect Legendary Edition Unveiled

The announcement for Mass Effect Legendary Edition came from BioWare Vice President Casey Hudson via an official blog post. According to Hudson, the “team at BioWare has been hard at work updating the textures, shaders, models, effects, and technical features of three enormous games” and that “it’s been amazing to see the adventures of Commander Shepard take on new life in super-sharp resolution, faster framerates, and beautiful visual enhancements.”

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According to the blog post, Mass Effect Legendary Edition will have the single player portion and DLC from Mass Effect, Mass Effect 2, and Mass Effect 3, along with promo weapons, armour, and packs. All of this will be remastered and optimized for 4K UHD gaming, perfect for the next generation of gaming.
Mass Effect Legendary Edition will be coming to the PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, and PC sometime in Spring 2021. It will not be making its way to the Nintendo Switch.
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Pokdepinion: That’s great news and all but now I’m thinking whether it’s worth the revisit. Maybe if I have a lot of spare time with me when it’s out.
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Sony Xperia PRO-I Officially Unveiled And Here’s What You Should Know

While previously they’ve released a teaser on the device, the folks at Sony has finally unveiled the new Xperia PRO-I smartphone, where it features a 24mm ZEISS Tessar Optics plus more.
Sony Xperia PRO-I unveiled

The new device includes a 1.0-type Exmor RS sensor with a 2.4µm pixel pitch for better low light performance, RAW 12-bit support, and dual aperture so that you can easily change the depth of field based on your preference.

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In addition to the sensor, it uses a BIONZ X for mobile and a front-end LSI, a feature that’s famous for their Alpha cameras.
All three lenses comes with ZEISS T anti-reflective coating and a 3D iToF sensor. You can shoot in RAW, where the phone supports 12-bit. The dedicated shutter button is the same shutter switch module as their RX100 series camera and requires similar button strokes to operate AF and shutter release.
It’s doesn’t come short when it comes to videography too with its Videography Pro feature, where you can adjust settings such as focus, exposure, and white balance even when shooting. There’s 8 different colour settings inspired by the Sony VENICE digital cinema camera to choose from and a 21:9 recording ratio plus more.
Sony Xperia Pro-I Specifications

CPU
Snapdragon 888 5G Octa-core (1×2.84GHz Kryo 680 + 3×2.42GHz Kryo 680 + 4×1.80GHz Kryo 680)

GPU
Adreno 660

Memory
12GB

Storage
512GB UFS 3.X

Display
6.5″ (3840x 1644) OLED display, 120Hz refresh rate, HDR BT 2020, Corning Gorilla Glass Victus

Audio
Dolby atmos dual speakers, HiRes, 3.5mm audio jack, DSEE Ultimate, Qualcomm aptX HD

Camera
12MP f/2.0-4.0 main camera Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS
12MP f/2.4 telephoto, PDAF, 2x optical zoom, OIS
12MP f/2.2 ultra-wide, Dual Pixel PDAF

Selfie camera
8MP f/2.0 selfie camera

Connectivity
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, WiFi 6
Bluetooth 5.2
NFC
USB Type-C 3.2

Software
Android 11

Battery
4500mAh
30W fast charging

Dimensions
166 x 72 x 8.9 mm

Weight
211g

Ingress protection
IPX5/IPX8, IP6X

Other specifications include a Snapdragon 888, 12GB RAM that’s mated with 512GB storage, 4K HDR 10-bit support for its 6.5-inch OLED display, and 4500mAh battery capacity which you can then charge with its 30W fast charger.

Despite all the details being revealed, there’s no announcement on the price for the Malaysian market. What we do know is that the Sony Xperia PRO-I will be coming to select retail shops and online stores in the country starting from this December 2021.
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Pokdepinion: I can see why the people from the teaser were excited about the phone. I’m just curious on why they didn’t opt to use the newer Snapdragon 888 Plus instead. Though there’s no official price yet for Malaysia, I can bet that it’s going to cost a lot, especially for all those features.
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Leaked images of Samsung Galaxy Note 5 surface

While it is usual for blurry potato cam “leaked” images to surface sometime before a smartphone’s imminent launch, these hi-res images are quite pretty much all the confirmation one needs that the smartphone is coming really soon. We previously mentioned that the Galaxy Note 5 might be coming early, and this looks like solid proof it will come before the iPhone 6s.

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In line with Samsung’s shift from plastics beginning with the Galaxy Note 4 last year, the Galaxy Note 5 also has a metal frame, and may also be sporting a glass back as seen in the Galaxy S6. Apparently the Galaxy S6 was not as well received as Samsung hoped, and it showed in their financial report. The Galaxy Note series sells better than the Galaxy S series according to previous trends, but with more and more phablet-sized smartphones in the market, it remains to be seen how well the Galaxy Note 5 will fare.

Rumored specifications include a Samsung Exynos 7422 which seems like an improved version of the Exynos 7420 used in the Galaxy S6, 4GB RAM, 16 megapixel camera which is most probably the same module as the one in the Galaxy S6, a 5.7″ 1440p screen, and a 4100 mAh power pack.

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Pokdepinion: The Galaxy Note 5 looks very good to me. The metal frame looks way sturdier than the one used in the Note 4, and if it comes with a glass back it sure will look quite sexy. However with the large size of the Galaxy Note 5 I am not sure how the glass back will fare if it’s dropped.
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Celcom Continues Exploring 5G Opportunities In Malaysia

5G has been the hot topic in the country, where recently Celcom continued their journey of exploring seven 5G use-cases that consist of 5G Smart City and industrial solutions throughout the island of Langkawi.

At the island, they experimented with 5G solutions that include Geo-fencing & Smart Perimeters, Smart Counter Balance of People (Crowd Control), Live Streaming of 360 Panaromic Views to Langkawi International Airport and Fixed Wireless Access.

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Their 5G network was deployed at seven different locations by utilizing 5G New Radio technology that offers C-band spectrum, Massive Multiple-Input and Multiple-Output (MIMO 64T64R) through a 5G Customer Premise Equipment (CPE) technology.
Aside from that, in terms of security, here’s what they’ve showcased:

Facial recognition – the ability to identify a potential suspect with facial points verification
Peer Analysis – the ability to identify a potential accomplices via cross matching video analysis
Traffic Violation – traffic violations will be detected automatically
Vehicle analysis – plate number recording and identification of the vehicle

The feat reflects on the telco’s vision to realize the adoption of Internet of Things (IoT) by the help of 5G, where they’ll continue to work with the Malaysian Communication and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) to further develop the tech.
Pokdepinion: The more I hear about 5G development in the country, the more excited I get of what it will bring to the country. Some have the idea that we’re far off in 5G development, but that’s not true at all.
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Rockstar Releases Official Red Dead Redemption 2 PC Trailer And It’s A Beauty

Rockstar Games has recently uploaded the official trailer for the PC version of Red Dead Redemption 2, which is coming this November 5 2019.

Through the trailer, you get to witness Red Dead Redemption 2 in beautiful 4K at 60fps and see the thorough details that they’ve made in the game.
Red Dead Redemption 2 sees you play the role as Arthur Morgan, a member of the Van der Linde gang who contemplates on leaving behind his past for pastures new.

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In the trailer we can see that they’ve improved on the details, even on the smallest of things such as the claw marks on trees. Overall, they’ve also improved on the increased draw distances, shadow and lighting, new grass and fur texture and more.
You can pre-order the game at the Rockstar Launcher, where you can get two free classic Rockstar Games for free when you purchase it by 22nd of October 2019. You will also receive pre-purchase incentives bonuses for the game’s Story Mode as well as 50 gold bars for Red Dead Online.
Previously we covered on what PC requirements you’ll need to run the game. Do check that out to see if your PC has what it takes to run the game smoothly.
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38″ Curved Dell UltraSharp U3821DW Review – Simplifying Your Life

Unboxing the Dell UltraSharp U3821DW Monitor
Dell UltraSharp U3821DW review – Box

The 38″ Curved Dell UltraSharp U3821DW monitor comes in a rather large box. Inside the box, you’re expected to find the following items:
Dell UltraSharp U3821DW review – Box content

DisplayPort cable
HDMI cable
USB-C to USB-C cable
Power cable
Quick Start guide
Colour Calibration Factory Report
The Dell UltraSharp U3821DW monitor itself

Appearance
Dell UltraSharp U3821DW review – Front
The Dell UltraSharp U3821DW is a 38-inch curved ultrawide monitor, which is why it looks rather wide. Looking at the front, you have rather minimal bezels with the Dell logo taking a small space on the bottom-center portion. It should still be relatively pleasing if you wish to do a multi-monitor setup unless you want one that is truly seamless.
Dell UltraSharp U3821DW review – Stand
The stand isn’t pre-installed so you will have to install it yourself. It’s a rather sturdy piece of metal consisting of two parts; the base plate and the metal bar. You don’t need any tools and it’s quite easy to assemble as there’s a ring on the base plate to keep the metal bar properly attached. It follows the same colour scheme as the monitor itself, which is gray. There’s enough space on the base plate to put a gamepad or two if you wish.

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Dell UltraSharp U3821DW review – Rear
Switching over to the rear, you have the Dell logo taking centerstage, right above where the stand is to be installed. Below it, you have all the ports for the monitor, which we will get into at a later section. The power button and analog navigation is towards the bottom-left corner for easier access. It’s here that you can truly tell that the monitor is curved.
Overall, the Dell UltraSharp U3821DW monitor looks attractive but is definitely one that looks more suited for an office environment. That doesn’t mean you shouldn’t get one for home use of course. It has a clean look overall and I’m sure no one would complain about how it looks…aside from space if you’re lacking in that area.
38″ Curved Dell UltraSharp U3821DW Specifications

Panel Size
37.52″

Panel Type
IPS

True Resolution
3840 x 1600 (WQHD+)

Display Viewing Area(HxV)
890mm x 387.8mm

Display Surface
Anti-glare 3H hardness

Pixel Pitch
0.22908 mm

Brightness
300cd/m2 (max)

Contrast Ratio
1000:1

Viewing Angle (CR≧10)
178°(H)/178°(V)

Response Time
8 ms (GTG); 5 ms (GTG fast)

Display Colors
1.07b (8-bit)

Color gamut
130.6% sRGB

HDR (High Dynamic Range) Support
No

Maximum Refresh Rate
60Hz

Low Blue Light
Yes

HDCP support
Yes

Viewing modes
Standard, ComfortView, Movie, Game, Color Temp., Color Space, Custom Color

Adaptive refresh rate
No

Signal Input
1 x DisplayPort (DisplayPort 1.4 mode)
2 x HDMI
1 x USB-C (DisplayPort 1.4 mode / power up to 90W)
1 x USB 3.0 upstream (Type B)
3 x USB 3.0 downstream
1 x USB 3.0 downstream with Battery Charging 1.2
1 x Audio line-out
1 x Network (RJ-45)

Earphone jack
3.5mm out

Power Consumption
36.5W (Max)

Chassis Color
Gray

Stand adjustments
Tilt: 5°~21°
Swivel: -30°~30°
Height: 0~12 cm

VESA Wall Mounting
100 x 100 mm

Weight
8.8kg, 13.6kg with stand

Performance
The brightness of the display when measured at 100% brightness in Standard mode was 304.6cd/m2, and it seems that the monitor was running at 80% brightness by default, which measures in at 276cd/m2. There is no HDR here in case you’re wondering, and we will be conducting the test in Standard Mode.
Dell UltraSharp U3821DW review – Screen uniformity test
As this is an ultrawide monitor, I decided to run the screen uniformity test in a 3×5 grid format for better understanding. 6 out of 15 areas here passed the recommended tolerance whereas the remaining passed the nominal tolerance. The center area isn’t counted as that is the area used for reference. I certainly have no complaints here as through my own eyes, it does seem to be even on all areas.
Colour Accuracy

Standard
Standard mode, calibration with DisplayCAL

Whitepoint
8009K
7887K

Average ΔE*00
0.31
0.35

Maximum ΔE*00
1.82
1.3

By default, the Dell UltraSharp U3821DW has good colour accuracy. After calibrating it using Spyder5 and DisplayCAL, the whitepoint was brought down slightly, with average Delta E figures being slightly worse but maximum Delta E figures seeing a notable improvement.
Gamut

Gamut
Standard
Standard mode, calibration with DisplayCAL

sRGB
Coverage
99.6%
99.6%

Volume
131.2%
132.4%

Adobe RGB
Coverage
82.7%
82.6%

Volume
90.4%
91.2%

DCI-P3
Coverage
90.8%
92.0%

Volume
93.0%
93.8%

For the gamut coverage and volume, it doesn’t seem to differ much before and after calibration. Overall with 99% sRGB, 83% Adobe RGB, and 92% DCI-P3, it does offer a relatively wide gamut coverage and should be suitable enough for most content creators out there unless you have a specific need for higher Adobe RGB or DCI-P3.
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User Experience

38″ Curved Dell UltraSharp U3821DW Review – Glorious ultrawide
The Dell UltraSharp U3821DW is designed for productivity, and the ultrawide aspect ratio is to help you maximize on that. You don’t get those fancy features like HDR, G-SYNC, FreeSync, or anything like that. It’s straightforward and I enjoy using it but it ultimately depends on what you’re using it for as I won’t game on it. For starters, you get a robust offering of ports with some clearly designed to make your life easier.
Dell UltraSharp U3821DW review – Ports
You have a DisplayPort 1.4 and two HDMI ports, so you have more flexibility in planning out how you to want to use your display, especially in a multi-monitor setup. Then, you have an RJ45 port so you can get a stable LAN connection with ease and a USB-C port which not only supports DisplayPort 1.4, but also has Power Delivery up to 90W. This means that you can charge ultraportable laptops just by using the USB-C port.
Dell UltraSharp U3821DW review – Ports
Then you have an audio line-out and an array of USB ports with one that supports Battery Charging 1.2, giving 15W of power to charge your smartphone or tablet. This is particularly great because the number of plugs you need to use become lesser, therefore allowing you have less wires and clutter overall.
Dell UltraSharp U3821DW review – Buttons

Towards the bottom-left corner of the monitor’s rear, you have a power button and a navigational joystick. It’s simple and effective to navigate through the monitor’s OSD. Speaking of which…

The OSD itself is your standard Dell UI which is relatively straightforward. For the most part, you might need a bit of time to get used to it but once you know which setting belongs to what section, it will be a breeze to use it moving forward. There are also a number of profiles you can make use of depending on what you’re using the monitor for but I foresee most people sticking to Standard and ComfortView most of the time.
If you don’t have your own pair of speakers, headphones, or audio gear, I wouldn’t really recommend using the built-in speakers of the Dell UltraSharp U3821DW ultrawide monitor. The volume is decent but it lacks the dynamic range and crips detail that would give you an enjoyable listening experience. It sounds so flat that you would be better off getting a relatively affordable Bluetooth speaker for an overall better experience.
38″ Curved Dell UltraSharp U3821DW Review – Tilted higher

The Dell UltraSharp U3821DW does offer some versatility in how you want to use the monitor as it can tilt, swivel, and is height-adjustable. The metallic stand itself gives some space so you comfortably place your smartphone while it’s charging. If you want, you can swap it out for a VESA mount as it supports the standard 100 x 100 mm mounting brackets.
Dell UltraSharp U3821DW Verdict

38″ Curved Dell UltraSharp U3821DW Review
With a robust selection of ports designed to simplify your life, good colour accuracy, ultrawide aspect ratio, sharp WQHD+ resolution, and a clean look that can easily fit at home or in a professional environment, the Dell UltraSharp U3821DW monitor is certainly an attractive display to own. It may be missing out on certain notable features like adaptive refresh rate and HDR but the performance speaks for itself.
At RM5,169, it’s certainly a pricey monitor to have but if you’re not looking to play games competitively and instead look at it from a productivity standpoint, it’s definitely worth a consideration. At the end of our Dell UltraSharp U3821DW review, I award this ultrawide monitor with our Silver Pokdeward.

Our thanks to Dell Malaysia for sending us this monitor for the purposes of this review.

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