Epic Games Unveils MetaHuman Creator – Capable of rendering realistic human models in real-time

Epic Games has just given us a first look at their new browser-based app called MetaHuman Creator. Epic Games claims that this new app is able to cut down the time it takes for game developers and creators of real-time 3D content from weeks or months to just under an hour without sacrificing the quality level. MetaHuman Creator runs in the cloud via Unreal Engine Pixel Streaming.
Epic Games’ MetaHuman Creator is the future of 3D content
In addition to speeding up the complex process of digital human creation, it also enables teams of all shapes and sizes to more easily scale and make many types of characters. This will help developers meet the demands of next-gen platforms and high-end virtual production. You can check out Epic Games’ full announcement down below:

MetaHuman Creator enables users to easily create new characters through intuitive workflows that let them sculpt and craft results as desired. As adjustments are made, MetaHuman Creator blends between actual examples in the library in a plausible, data-constrained way. Users can choose a starting point by selecting a number of preset faces to contribute to their human from the range of samples available in the database.

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There are also a variety of hairstyles developers can use based on Unreal Engine’s strand-based hair system or hair cards for lower-end platforms. There’s also a set of example clothing to choose from, as well as 18 differently proportioned body types.

When ready, users can download the asset via Quixel Bridge, fully rigged and ready for animation and motion capture in Unreal Engine, complete with LODs. Users will also get the source data in the form of a Maya file, including meshes, skeleton, facial rig, animation controls, and materials.
Once in Unreal Engine, users can animate the digital human asset using a range of performance capture tools such as Unreal Engine’s Live Link Face iOS app. Moreover, Epic is currently working with vendors on providing support for ARKit, Faceware, JALI Inc., Speech Graphics, Dynamixyz, DI4D, Digital Domain, and Cubic Motion solutions or keyframe it manually. Animations created for one MetaHuman will run on other MetaHumans, enabling users to easily reuse a single performance across multiple Unreal Engine characters or projects.
Epic Games will be releasing two fully finished sample characters for developers to test out explore, modify, and use in projects running on Unreal Engine 4.26.1 and later. MetaHuman Creator will be available as part of an Early Access program within the next few months. You can also check out the MetaHuman Creator sample video right here:

For more information on MetaHuman Creator and to sign up for Early Access updates, you can check it out here.
Pokdepinion: To shave off that much time to create something that would typically take months is just impressive as all heck. Looking forward to seeing the future of MetaHuman Creator.
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Nikon Z 50 quick hands on! Solid entry to Z system!

During the launch of the Nikon Z 50, we got our hands on the Nikon Z 50 along with its 2 companion lenses, the NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR, and the NIKKOR Z DX 50-250mm f/4.5-6.3 VR. Here’s our experience during our short time with the Nikon Z 50.
The Nikon Z 50

The Nikon Z 50 does tout the signature Nikon ergonomics, with the grip providing a firm hold of the camera. It also weighs less then 500 g, making it rather easy to hold on to.

Unlike the Nikon Z 7 or Z 6, this camera here does not have an LCD display on top of the camera. Instead, you get the mode dial and an adjustment wheel on the top plate.

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Flip down display
Interestingly, the display here flips 180-degrees downwards. Usually you will find cameras with displays that flip up or to the side, but oddly enough Nikon decide to go with a flip down position.
 focus ring is place at the back of the distant ring
The lens also touts a rather a rather odd design choice, the focus ring is placed behind the zoom ring, as in its closer to the camera than the zoom ring. It was quite confusing at the beginning, especially if you had used other more conventional designs, but after awhile we did get used to it.
Below are some of the samples we took with both of the lens, the image quality is definitely remarkable.
NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR
NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR
NIKKOR Z DX 50-250mm f/4.5-6.3 VR
NIKKOR Z DX 50-250mm f/4.5-6.3 VR
Conclusion
The Nikon Z 50 is a very interesting camera. It’s pretty compact yet has a lot to offer, especially with its position as the most affordable entry point to the Nikon Z system. As it has just been launched, we look forward to be given the opportunity to properly review it!
 The camera is currently available in 3 packages. For the body only, it costs RM4098. Throw in the 16-50 kit lens at RM4598, and finally the twin lens kit with the 16-50 and 50-250 lenses will set you back RM5398. The product is now available in retail and online purchases. For full spec of the Nikon Z 50, check out the official link here!
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HMD Global Teases Nokia 9.3’s Variants

There’s been rumors circulating around of a new Nokia flagship that’s set to be introduced and supposedly, it’s called the Nokia 9.3 PureView.
Nokia 9.3 PureView variant teased

I don't know whats going on here (as usual). I'm more like Polar Night and something new bold like we have with copper for lighter color…— Juho Sarvikas (@sarvikas) April 15, 2020

A leakster on Twitter was found talking about the device’s color options and it seemed to have gotten the attention of Juho Sarvikas, who you might know is the CPO for HMD Global.
Juho then tweeted of his favorite color is Polar Night as well as a “bold and lighter” shade similar to the ones that they’ve made on previous smartphones.

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According to reports, it seems that the Nokia 9.3 PureView will be packing a 120Hz refresh rate display, a 108MP main camera as well as a high-end Snapdragon 865 chipset under the hood.
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Pokdepinion: When it comes to smartphone finishes, I think that Nokia is one of the best in that department. Let’s hope we’ll hear more news about the Nokia 9.3 PureView sooner rather than later.
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MEASAT delivers internet to over 2000 rural areas via CONNECTme NOW, with plans for more!

MEASAT has just announced plans to expand their internet coverage via CONNECTme NOW high-speed satellite broadband service in rural areas. Their goal is not to compete against existing infrastructures, but serve the rural areas that aren’t covered by 4G or fiber connectivity. There are now over 2000 CONNECTme NOW sites available, with 1183 sites in Sarawak and 243 sites in Sabah.
These sites are serving more than 200 000 connections nationwide, with MEASAT hoping to serve up to 300 000 by the end of 2021. CONNECTme NOW uses Very Small Aperture Terminal (VSAT) and High Throughput Satellite (HTS) technology, which enables users to use the internet with prepaid vouchers, which eliminates the need to commit to monthly plans or contracts.

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With the success of the service in bringing the Internet to the underserved rural communities, MEASAT has plans to deploy CONNECTme NOW in other countries in the SEA region soon. They are also looking forward to launch MEASAT-3d in early 2022, which is going to meet the Internet needs of 100% of the rural communities that do not get 4G or fiber connectivity.
Pokdepinion: I wonder how’s the ping like on CONNECTme NOW. Can we game? 😛
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Linus Sebastian of LinusTechTips is Considering to Retire

If you’re a fan of computers or technology in general, then it would be hard to not know the infamous Linus Sebastian. He used to appear on videos for computer retailer NCIX and he is the man behind the LinusTechTips YouTube channel, which recently passed a big milestone in the form of 10 million subscribers.
Instead of making a huge celebration over the big milestone achievement, Linus dropped a bombshell as he voiced out his thoughts and tells the masses that he is seriously considering to retire. Unlike his usual videos where it’s often wacky, hilarious, and fun, this one is definitely his most personal video yet, giving you a whole other side to the man himself.
The 30-minute long video can be seen at the top of this post. In the video, Linus talks about his journey in doing what he loves to do, growing up, being bullied in school, and recently having a whole new perspective falling on him like a truck. Essentiallyy, he’s had some life-changing events and now, he’s having a mid-life crisis of sorts.

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At the end of the video, Linus says that he isn’t immediately retiring. However, he doesn’t rule the possibility out. It’s something he might eventually do, and that it’s a part of him building the company and grow new talents. In other words, we might not see Linus Sebastian pop up in many LinusTechTips videos in the future.
Given that the LinusTechTips channel now has a host of talented individuals, there will certainly be enough people that can carry on the channel. If that happens, it doesn’t necessarily mean he will be gone from the company as he might transition to a different, more backstage role instead. For now, we’ll just have to wait and see.
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Pokdepinion: These things happen, but I didn’t expect it to popup when they’ve hit the 10 million subscriber milestone. I personally hope for the best for whatever he chooses to do moving forward and I hope there won’t be a backlash towards the channel for this.
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New Leak Confirms Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 and Z Flip3 Launch Date

As many of you may know by now, there will be another Galaxy Unpacked soon, featuring the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 and Z Flip3 foldable smartphones. The newest leak around essentially confirms the launch date for those highly anticipated devices, and it’s happening less than a month from now.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Z Flip3 Launch Set for 11th August

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The newest leak appears to be a teaser that was posted on one of the Samsung region websites. It mentions the next Galaxy Unpacked event taking place on 11th August 2021 at 5PM Moscow time. This means 10PM in Malaysia / Singapore (GMT+8) on the same day. It’s also 10AM in US East Coast and 3PM in London.
This particular leaked teaser also has silhouettes of devices that are clearly representing the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 and Z Flip3. This shouldn’t be a surprise at this point as a simple search will have you know that these are the next major devices to be launched by the Korean giant.
Previous leaks have suggested the foldable smartphones to officially be released to the masses on 27th August 2021, though this may differ from region to region. This would make sense as they would typically have a 2 week gap from the announcement and the release. Pre-orders will likely be open on the same day as the Galaxy Unpacked, or the day after.
The next Galaxy Unpacked event featuring the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 and Z Flip3 will be happening digitally via YouTube livestream, and you can be sure that we will be covering it as it happens. Be sure to stay tuned for that.
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Pokdepinion: We’re practically 3 weeks away from the launch and I can’t wait to see what’s new this time around. Signs point towards this year being the one where foldables will have a much bigger limelight, so I expect a gamechanger of sorts.
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Top TV Shows Disguised To Spread Malware

It seems that cyber criminals are using new episodes of popular TV shows to distribute malware according to Kaspersky Lab. Among the top shows that’s included is Game of Thrones, The Walking Dead, as well as Arrow.
Top TV shows with malware
It’s not hard to think of why TV shows are one of the most popular types of entertainment. With the rise of torrents, online streaming, and other methods of digital distribution, they often face copyright infringement. In many regions, these can be consumed through illegal channels, such as torrent-trackers and illegal streaming platforms. These parties may send a user file that looks like an episode of a TV show that users are looking for, but it may in fact be a malware with a similar name.
According to Kaspersky, leading the list in 2017 and 2018 was Game of Thrones, where in the latter year, it accounted for 17%of all infected pirated content, with 20,934 attackjed users, followed by The Walking Dead with 18,794 and Arrow with 12,163.

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Kaspersky has noted that the malware distributors opted for the first and the last episode of each season to include their malicious content. Additionally, Kaspersky has given some hints on how to avoid these malicious programs that pretends to be TV shows:

Use only legitimate services with a proven reputation for producing and distributing TV-content
Pay attention to the downloaded file extension. Even if you are going to download TV-show episodes from a source you consider to be trusted and legitimate. The file should have an .avi, .mkv, or mp4 extension or any others and definitely not .exe.
Don’t click on suspicious links such as those promising an early view of a new episode; check the TV-show schedule and keep track of it
Use reliable security solution for comprehensive protection from a wide range of threats

Pokdepinion: …or you can simply just Netflix and chill..
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Lenovo Releases New High Performance ThinkPad P15v Mobile Workstation

The Lenovo ThinkPad P15v Mobile Workstation has just been made available to purchase in Malaysia. Running on the high-performance 10th Gen Intel Core mobile processors and wrapped in a sleek design, the ThinkPad P15v Mobile Workstation supports Lenovo’s new Ultra Performance Mode, giving users more versatility and autonomy over their experience through greater control over their performance settings.

Furthermore, the new ThinkPad comes equipped with NVIDIA Quadro 4GB P620 GPU, 16GB DDR4 memory and 512GB PCIe NVMe SSD storage. The ThinkPad P15v Mobile Workstation also features a 15.6-inch Full HD IPS display as well as a 6-cell, 68Wh battery that can last almost 10 hours on a single charge. Lastly, the device also comes with Windows 10 Pro for Workstations pre-installed, making it even more convenient for working professionals.

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Users can go beyond the normal restrictions placed on the device such as acoustics and temperatures by using Lenovo’s new Ultra Performance Mode. Whether it is to complete a render as fast as possible or demo high-fidelity VR content while maintaining a stable framerate, users can now dial up the system, ensuring peak performance.
ThinkPad P15v Mobile Workstation price and availability
The ThinkPad P15v Mobile Workstation is now available in Malaysia at Lenovo Exclusive Stores (LES) nationwide, Lenovo official website, and Lenovo authorised sellers. It starts with a retail price of RM6,699.
Pokdepinion: The new ThinkPad P15v looks pretty good and all but I wonder why they’re still using last-gen processors? People are paying that much and they definitely would want to see more updated specs. That’s what I feel at least.
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Digi extends free 30GB Productivity Internet for B40 users until 31st July 2021

Digi will continue supporting the B40 community by extending their offer of free 30GB Productivity Internet (1GB daily) until 31st July 2021. All active Digi Postpaid and Prepaid users will continue to enjoy the free 30GB quota per month for learning and productivity tools to help ease the burden on your data plans with the current learning-from-home and work-from-home situation.
On top of that, Digi is also offering free and unlimited access to MySejahtera and MyTrace apps, health-related websites like MOH’s CPRC Hotline, MOH and WHO’s websites and more to ensure that Digi users remain abreast with the latest COVID-19 developments. Social media, gaming, video and music streaming usage will still be counted against your existing data plan’s quota. You can find out the apps and services that won’t be included under the Productivity Internet offer here.
Recipients of Bantuan Prihatin Rakyat (BPR) can also apply for free RM5 internet credit for prepaid users, or a RM5 rebate for postpaid users. All you need to do is send BPR to 28282 to register your interest and you will be notified via SMS if you are eligible to receive the promotion.

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To further help the struggling B40 communities, Digi is also running the #MYBaikHati campaign which aims to crowdsource devices to provide students with improved access to digital learning. You can donate your smartphones, tablets and laptops by dropping them off at Digi Store Klang or Cheras, or arranging for a pick-up directly from your home, which will then be donated to the Pusat Internet Komuniti (PIK) managed by Digi. Find out more about the #MYBaikHati campaign here.
Pokdepinion: Kudos to Digi for supporting the B40 communities!
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AMD Opteron A1100 SoC 64-bit ARM officially enter the market

AMD moves a step forward delivering its solution for data centre with the new AMD Opteron A1100 formerly codenamed “Seattle”. The AMD Opteron A1100 SoC represents a key milestone for establishing ARM in the data centre as well.

“The AMD Opteron A1100 processor brings a new choice in scalability across network infrastructure and data centres,” said Lakshmi Mandyam, Director of Server Systems and Ecosystems, ARM. “AMD brings recognized expertise in the server and embedded markets, making them an ideal partner to deliver a 64-bit ARM processor with the impressive balance of performance and power-efficiency to address an increasingly diverse set of workloads.”
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The AMD Opteron A1100 SoC is the first 64-bit ARM Cortex-A57-based platform from AMD. It’s offers a high-speed network and storage connectivity and outstanding energy efficiency also delivers a balanced total cost of ownership for storage, web and networking workloads.

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The AMD Opteron A1100 series SoC is comes with up to eight ARM Cortex A57 cores with a total of 4MB L2 cache and 8MB L3 cache. Utilizing either DDR3 or DDR4 memory up to 1866 MHz and ECC modules supports. For the networking it’s equipped with 2X 10Gbs Ethernet network and it also supports up to 8-lane PCIe and 14 SATA3 ports.
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The AMD Opteron A1100 SoC is targeting at streaming, web and storage workloads for cloud and hyperscale datacentres. In addition AMD has been instrumental in supporting the 64-bit ARM software ecosystem which is a critical component to any new processor. AMD has working teamed up with Enterprise Linux leaders the Red Hat and SUSE on operating systems and application support.
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The AMD Opteron A1100 SoC has been in advanced development with technology partners and customers for several quarters and is available in mass production quantities today.
Pokdepinion: While Intel offering its Xeon D for hyperscale application, AMD making a bold move with its ARM based processor to the market which offering better power efficiency.
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Devil May Cry 5 Release Date Confirmed – Coming to PS4, Xbox One, and PC

Looks like Gamescom 2018 has been showing off quite a number of interesting details. We finally have the release date for the much awaited Devil May Cry 5.
Devil May Cry 5 Release Date Confirmed

During the Inside Xbox live stream from Gamescom 2018 in Cologne, Germany, the folks over at Capcom unveiled the release date for the highly anticipated Devil May Cry 5.
Alongside a new trailer that showcased a ton of new gameplay, it was revealed that Devil May Cry 5 will launch in early 2019. Specifically, it will be released on 8th March 2019. Despite it being revealed during the Xbox portion of Gamescom 2018`, it will actually becoming to the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC.

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As for the new trailer that revealed the release date, it mainly focuses on gameplay footage showcasing Nero laying the smackdown on a bunch of enemies. We also see the arrival of Dante once again near the end of the trailer, in which he split his motorcycle in half and starts beating people up with it. If you’re familiar with the series, you know for sure it’s not the craziest thing he’s done, but it’s still amazing to see nonetheless.
We are expected to hear more about Devil May Cry 5 in the upcoming Tokyo Game Show 2018. Until then, be sure to watch the trailer at the top of this post.
Once again, Devil May Cry 5 will be coming to the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC on 8th March 2019.
Pokdepinion: Getting more excited about the game by the minute. The gameplay style seems to have a similar feel to past games but if it’s fun and they make in more complex / diverse, I got no complaints.
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There’s A New Fantasy Football In Town Called FantasyXchange

If you like fantasy football stuff, well there’s a new one that’s launched by Playpal Global Sdn Bhd that’s called FantasyXchange and it will start this weekend in conjunction with the start of the new 2021/22 English Premier League season.
FantasyXchange
If you’re curious, the company is a local tech startup chaired by Y.A.M Tunku Naquiyuddin Ibni Tuanku Ja’afar. The platform will start with a season-long tournament where players compete in the entire 38-game week season for a RM25,000 grand prize at the end of the season.
They are also introducing a league tournament system, which allow players to put their skills to the test for a chance to win up to RM2,000 in cash and prizes every week.

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By putting their strategy and football knowledge to the test, users are rewarded weekly with exclusive prizes from the likes of Shopee and Guardian, as well as cash credited directly to their GoPayz e-wallet.
The platform is the only one in the world to combine the mechanics of trading cards and virtual football manager in the realm of fantasy sports, on a single platform.
To provide players with the most authentic experience, FantasyXchange has partnered exclusively with Opta by StatsPerform, the official data partners for the English Premier League as its fantasy data provider.
If you are interested, you can find out more on the platform by heading to their website right here. For more on the latest tech and gaming news plus reviews, stay tuned to Pokde.net.
Pokdepinion: It sounds like a cool concept, with them having sort of like an FUT feature with the trading card system. If you’re a big fan of fantasy football, especially for the Premier League and have the knowledge for it, why not have a go? There is the lure of prizes waiting for you.
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Pokde.net’s Best Laptop Awards of 2019

Pokde.net’s Best Laptop Awards of 2019

2019 has been a rather eventful year for laptops. We’ve seen quite a number of interesting new products and it can be tough to see which one is worth the money. With that in mind, this is Pokde.net’s Best Laptop Awards of 2019, where we recognize some of the best machines released this year.
Best Lightweight Laptop

Ultralight laptops have grown in popularity as you get the portability of a tablet but with the productivity of a laptop. With that being said, I have to give the award for this segment to the one I used while I was in Germany for IFA 2019, the Lenovo IdeaPad C340.
You get a 14-inch Full HD touchscreen display with 360° hinge, lengthy battery life, a discrete GPU, and a decent array of ports. It weighs a mere 1.65kg and can double as a powerbank thanks to its Always-On USB port. Get the i7 variant and upgrade the RAM, and I’m sure this will satisfy any user that’s always on-the-go.

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Check out the review by clicking right here.
Best Gaming Laptop

When it comes to gaming laptops, I have two that come to mind. I feel like it has to be more than just power to be crowned the king. Taking into account both power and versatility, I have to award the Acer Predator Triton 900 the best gaming laptop of 2019.
The Acer Predator Triton 900 is chocked full of power; Intel Core i7-9750H, GeForce RTX 2080 GPU, 16GB DDR4 RAM, and 1TB NVMe SSD in RAID 0. What makes it truly stand out is the 4K display. The Ezel Aero hinge is solidly built and allows for viewing flexibility and it’s a touchscreen display. Most importantly, it only needs a single power brick to power it.
Check out the review by clicking right here.
Best AMD Laptop

AMD laptops have seen an increase in demand, especially with how well Ryzen CPUs are doing. With that in mind, we believe that the MSI Alpha 15 deserves the spotlight for this one.
It’s an affordable, midrange gaming laptop with 144Hz display, great cooling, per-key RGB, and the AMD Radeon RX 5500M is comparable to GTX 1660 Ti in performance. The Ryzen 7 3750H may be weaker than an i7-8750H but it’s not by much and the overall package is quite attractive.
Check out the review by clicking right here.
Best All-Rounder Laptop

A jack of all trades is a master of none, but it’s oftentimes better than a master of one. There are people who want a laptop for work that is capable of gaming, and is also portable enough to carry. Nothing comes to mind quite like the GIGABYTE AERO 17 XA.
It’s a professional laptop geared towards creators, and it’s powered by the Intel Core i7-9750H, RTX 2070 Max-Q GPU, 512GB Intel 760p NVMe SSD and 16GB Samsung 2666MHz DDR4 RAM. The display is X-RITE Pantone-certified and is great for colour-accurate work. Surprisingly, it’s rather light and the battery lasts pretty long.
The 15-inch variant is similar but lighter and more portable. However, it’s not as solidly built as the AERO 17 XA and the per-key RGB keyboard is spaced out more comfortably.
Check out the review by clicking right here.
Most Innovative Laptop

We’ve seen quite few interesting innovations in the laptop space, from tablet-style laptops to built-in secondary displays. Nothing quite hits the mark for most innovative laptop like the ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo and its 4K ScreenPad+ secondary display.
At its core, it’s a powerful machine with an i7-9750H, RTX 2060 GPU, 32GB DDR4 RAM, and 1TB Samsung PM981 NVMe SSD. The displays are the main highlight, with the primary display being a 4K OLED display with Pantone validation while the ScreenPad+ is a sizable 4K IPS display. Both displays have touchscreen support and coupled together with its elegant design, it manages to get the two-screen, one-laptop concept right.
Check out the review by clicking right here.
Best Budget Laptop

For those of you who are on a budget, chances are that you’d want a laptop that has as many powers and features as possible within your means. With that in mind, we believe that nothing hits the spot quite like the ArmoryX Commandos Carbine 4 Plus gaming laptop.
With the exception of the Intel Core i5-9300H and GTX 1660 Ti GPU, you have the ability to customize the laptop accordingly with your needs. It’s rather light, running temperature is good, and has a decent array of ports. It may not be as fancy as some gaming laptops out there but it fulfills its primary purpose well.
Check out the review by clicking right here.
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ROG Cetra Review – USB Type-C gaming earphones with Active Noise Cancelling (ANC)

Introduction

First introduced at Computex 2019, the ROG Cetra is ASUS ROG’s first attempt on their very own IEMs. ASUS has had years of experience in the audio department whether it’s on software level or hardware level. In fact, they even have their very own “Golden Ear” team in Taiwan dedicated to audio engineering. ASUS has had various IEMs before this; EL33, ZenEar, ZenEar Hydra, ZenEar Pro, ZenEar S and the ZenEar Titan. So, ASUS having a pair of IEMs is not as interesting as its ROG division having one, because then this means that ASUS has done its level best to produce what it would consider excellent. Does the ROG Cetra live up to the ROG emblem?
Unboxing ROG Cetra

The ROG branding is pretty obvious here with dark grey colors fused with the signature red giving a rather vivid look. Simplicity at its best.

But look, let’s get it clear. Headphones are audio peripherals that go around your head (hence headphones) and earphones are audio peripherals that only stick around your ears (hence earphones). If I mention “ROG Cetra USB-C ANC gaming headphone” without actually showing the product, what comes in your mind? That’s my point. Here onwards, I will call it earphones and disregard the headphones mention.

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I really love the back of the box. In one glance, it details everything that you need to know about the ROG Cetra earphones.

Magnetically locked, the box flips sideways unveiling itself and you are immediately presented with a beautiful ROG emblem clad pouch sitting right below the pair of earphones and its controller. Look at the detail of this packaging, as the right earphone unit is turned sideways immediately giving a full overview of how the product looks like. Use the ribbon to pull out the top layer and the rest of the accessories lie underneath.

Taking
everything out, you have pretty much everything to get you going. Clockwise
from left, we have the ROG Cetra earphones, a quick start guide, an exclusive
ROG hard pouch for stowage, two extra pairs of silicone tips (third pair
mounted on the earphones), a pair of foam tips, two extra pairs of ergonomic
ear fins (third pair mounted on the earphones), and an ROG branded cord clip.

Appearance

The
earphone’s driver enclosure has a variety of materials blended here. Three
pieces of plastic with different grey hues make up the base unit. This is wired
in through a tough rubber padding on which there is an engraving of which side
of the tip are you holding. Around the unit, the ergonomic ear fins sits firmly
clipped together.

The cap itself is donned with the ROG emblem that lights up when it is plugged in. Above the logo, there is a small hole, in which sits the noise cancelling microphone. This exists on both earpiece caps, dynamically working together to deliver active noise cancelling.

On the other side of the earpiece, you will be presented with the driver that delivers the punches with removable tips.

Moving down
the earphone sets, the right earpiece is connected to a microphone about 11cm
away via a rubber cable.

Roughly
another 11cm away, both earpieces channel into the in-line controller that
gives quite some options for playback.

Both
connecting cables are secured by a split adjuster to keep your earphone cables
better organized.

At the end
of the cable, is the gold plated USB Type-C connector with the ROG logo engraved
on one side of it.
Specifications
Drivers10.8mm ASUS Essence Neodymium driversFrequency Response20Hz – 40KHz

Impedence
16 Ω

Connector
Type-C

Cable Length
1.25m

Weight
26g

Microphone

Type
Omni-directional

Frequency Response
50Hz – 10KHz

Sensitivity
-40 dB ± 3 dB

User Experience
The ROG Cetra has pretty much what you would really need in a gaming earphone. Carrying ROG emblem itself means it has some expectations to meet. Aesthetically, this is not even a question. The ROG Cetra looks incredibly beautiful especially when its plugged in and the ROG logo is lit.

Speaking of which, the logo doesn’t have RGB which is fine with me because much like my desktop setup that has RGB capabilities, I would resort to red lighting anyway. Then again, having RGB and not having a controller would be useless. And if there is a controller, there would be a need of software which would mean, ASUS would have to make the ROG Cetra niche to a certain demographic of devices – perhaps limit it to PC and mobile phones only. Just to have RGB? I say that’s not worth it. Here’s why.

The ROG Cetra supports pretty much any device that has Type-C port. I’ve tested it with my PC, my gaming laptop, my Android smartphones and even my Nintendo Switch. It works like a charm. Just like plugging in a 3.5mm jack. The ROG Cetra is also the first pair of earphones that actually opened my mind into accepting Type-C earphones instead of 3.5mm. Not that I’m dropping 3.5mm. I use Sennheiser IE 80 S earphones which are probably the best 3.5mm earphones that were ever created so my audio tastes are pretty high. But the fact that Type-C allows power channeling for the lighting and Active Noise Cancelling without having a battery in the earphones is definitely useful.
The ANC Button
Talking about the Active Noise Cancelling (ANC), with the flip of a button on the controller, you can switch between three modes:
Noise Cancelling – which will cancel off any audio that goes through the microphone on the earphone caseNormal ModeAmbient Surround – which will activate the microphone on the earphone case and amplify the surrounding sound
Does it work? Oh, a lot better than I thought! From normal mode, switching the earphones to noise cancelling does deliver a sensation of silence. What is normally still audible in the normal mode suddenly gets highly reduced. And when you start playing music or games on it, you can barely hear any external sounds.

To measure how sensitive the noise cancelling microphone is, its prowess is much visible in ambient surround mode. In my bedroom, which is already silent, turning on the ambient surround activates even the air-conditioner noise. When I’m at a restaurant, turning on ambient surround makes it crazier as I can even hear the next table conversation through it. That is really sensitive and its good for it to be this sensitive or else it would render pretty useless much like the noise cancelling on the Sony WF-1000X.
The foam tips are much better for the noise cancelling
But here’s the thing. To really enjoy the ultimate experience of the noise cancelling and ambient surround, I highly recommend to use the foam tips. Squeeze them, then insert them into your ears and let them expand. There is almost no sound leaked when using these ear tips. Which is why I find it even weirder, why did ASUS only include one pair of these and bundled three pairs of the silicon tips which, while are comfortable, deliver less effectiveness of the ANC.

Another thing that I think ASUS can improve on the ROG Cetra is the cable. I don’t have any problems with it yet, but since it’s ROG, I would have appreciated it using the nylon braided cable instead. Just like the nylon braided cable on their ROG Gladius mouse.
Let’s talk about the audio. See, ROG Cetra was designed for gamers. So I have tested it in mostly gaming machines including their own ROG Phone 2. My testing includes 72 hours of burn-in period and using audio with their default settings and no equalizers.

The highs and mids are very well balanced, but the lows could use some punch. For vocals and jazzy music, the ROG Cetra makes an excellent companion. I personally think it could use more bass thumps because the target demographics are gamers after all. Once I bump up the equalizer and give it some bass capabilities, the 10.8mm driver totally rocked it effortlessly. In my Sennheiser IE 80 S, I set the bass knob to about half to get the perfect audio balance. Probably some room for improvement for the future version. Combining this with ANC, that would make the ROG Cetra almost complete!

The microphone? I saved the best for the last. Here’s an audio recording sample for your own judgement.
Sample audio recorded using the ROG Cetra Microphone
All this, for RM499. Not bad at all, eh?
Conclusion
For a first time, the ROG Cetra has definitely set a very high benchmark for itself too. It cames in a complete package even including an elegant pouch to carry it around. The lighting effects are subtle, the audio is good. This is what a Type-C earphone pair should be. Remember ASUS, these are earphones, not headphones.

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New Dissidia Final Fantasy NT DLC Character Announced – All the Way From Final Fantasy VI

A brand new character has joined the battlefield of the gods. Lock Cole from Final Fantasy VI will officially be coming to Dissidia Final Fantasy NT as a DLC character and to steal your hearts away.
New Dissidia Final Fantasy NT DLC Character, Lock Cole, Announced

Sometime last week, the folks over at Square Enix teased that a new DLC character will appear in Dissidia Final Fantasy NT and in its arcade counterpart, and that it would be revealed today. Well, it looks like they have certainly stayed true to their words.
The new DLC character is Final Fantasy VI‘s protagonist Locke Cole. He will be added to the arcade game with an update this month, while the DLC for Dissidia Final Fantasy NT for the PlayStation 4 will be released in late June 2018.

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Alongside the announcement, we get a trailer introducing Locke, which you can watch at the top of this post. This is the first time he appears in a Dissidia Final Fantasy game and he certainly looks like he can easily fit in with the rest of the characters.
If you’re interested in Dissidia Final Fantasy NT, you can also check out the previously-announced DLC character, Final Fantasy XII villain Vayne Carudas Solidor, as well as the rework for Warrior of the Light by clicking right here. If you’re not familiar with the game or if you’re still thinking whether you should pick up a copy, you can read our full review of the game and see if it’s worth your hard-earned cash..
Dissidia Final Fantasy NT is currently available exclusively for the PlayStation 4 and is also available in arcade machines in Japan. If you’re looking for an arcade machine with the game here, you definitely won’t be able to find one.
Pokdepinion: Well, more new content for the game will certainly help in having people continue to play the game. Would prefer an update where the game’s system will be more akin to the classic Dissidia games though.
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Valorant Is Listening to Voice Chat But They’re Doing So For Good Reason

Valorant Is Listening to Voice Chat

In case you didn’t know, Riot Games is already listening your in-game voice chat in Valorant. They’re not doing this to spy on you or for targeted advertising but rather for moderation purposes. They’re going to roll out an AI moderation tool to help with the task.
Riot Games mentioned that the new tool will be going live on 13th July 2022 specifically for communications using the English language in the North American servers. It’s also worth noting that this only applies for Valorant and not for Riot’s other games, and will make use of voice chat sessions that have been reported in order to train the AI’s language model.

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They are looking to launch the tool as a beta sometime later in 2022 but they will not be using the one from the July testing phases to follow through on reports. The focus is to ensure the system is working properly before rolling it out to other regions.

Voice evaluation during this period will not be used for disruptive behavior reports. That will only begin with the future beta. And we know that before we can even think of expanding this tool, we’ll have to be confident it’s effective, and if mistakes happen, we have systems in place to make sure we can correct any false positives (or negatives for that matter).
Riot Games

If you think that this is illegal, it actually is not as amendments to the Privacy Notice and Terms of Service from last year allowed this. However, recording will only be allowed when a report has been made. This is one of many ways the company is curbing toxicity in their games.
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Pokdepinion: This is one of those things that will not see a big impact in Valorant until further down the road. Training an AI will require a lot of time for it to work properly and flexibly.
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When size does matter, the ZOTAC ZBOX CI329 nano Mini PC is your friend

Not everyone wants a full-sized desktop just to do everyday computing. Even ITX form factors may be too big for them. For those who are a lot less demanding on performance but want something small and quiet, there is the diminutive ZOTAC ZBOX CI329 nano Mini PC.

The tiny ZOTAC Mini PC has a footprint of less than 12.7 cm2, while being just 56.8mm tall. The quad-core Intel Celeron N4100 is passively cooled, so you get absolute silence. Throw in a 2.5″ SATA SSD and there won’t even be the hum of the hard disk motor. Support for up to 2 sticks of DDR4-2400 SODIMM allows you to open more Chrome tabs. Upgrading the RAM and storage is a tool-less affair too.

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A myriad of connectivity options are available, with 802.11ac WiFi and Bluetooth 5.0 also available. This little PC actually bests many standard desktops too, with dual Gigabit LAN ports. All that is crammed into a chassis featuring a honeycomb pattern that prevents things from getting too dull.
ZOTAC ZBOX CI329 nano Specifications

CPU
Intel Celeron N4100 (4C/4T up to 2.4 GHz)

RAM
2 x DDR4-2400 SODIMM (Up to 8GB)

GPU
Intel UHD Graphics 600

Storage
Support for 1 x 2.5″ SATA3

Connectivity
Dual Gigabit Ethernet
1 x USB Type-C (USB 3.0 5 Gbps)
3 x USB 3.0 Type-A (1 x front, 2 x rear)
1 x USB 2.0
802.11ac WiFi
Bluetooth 5.0

Display
1 x HDMI 2.0 ([email protected])
1 x Display Port 1.2 ([email protected])
1 x VGA ([email protected])

Audio
1 x 3.5mm in
1 x 3.5mm out

Dimensions
127.8 x 126.8 x 56.8 mm

Pokdepinion: Seems like a great option for a HTPC, no noise to distract from the multimedia experience, and its tiny enough to hide behind a TV too.
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Digi Introduces New Android Feature To Manage Your Mobile Data Usage

Digi has revealed that they are one of the first telco service providers in the world to launch a new Android feature that helps customers to manage their mobile data usage.
The new feature is a result of a collaboration between Google as well as Telenor Group, of which Digi is a part of. It will be made available through the new Mobile Data Plan functionality in Android.
Digi users who have Android 4.0 or higher will be able to manage their data plans and receive alerts on their data plans. Additionally, they can even see and purchase relevant data offers directly from their Android settings without even the need to install any apps.

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Currently Digi is carrying out a pilot phase with some of their Android base users and will gradually rollout this feature to all of their customers in phases.
Back in 206, Telenor and Google had collaborated on a Mobile Data Plan API, which alerted Telenor customers in Thailand and Malaysia when they are reaching towards the end of their data quota while watching content in the Youtube app.
Pokdepinion: I guess it will create more awareness for their users on data consumption, which is a good thing. It seems like something essential for those who subscribe to lower amounts of internet quota.
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TIME Pakej MyKabel Makes Their 100Mbps More Affordable, But There’s A Catch

For a number of Malaysians, you will be eligible for the TIME Pakej MyKabel plan, making their 100Mbps home fibre internet plan more affordable than ever. Here’s the catch.
TIME Pakej MyKabel

Today, TIME introduced a new fiber plan called Pakej MyKabel. This plan offers 100Mbps service for RM69 per month, but it is not available to everyone. It is a targeted offering specifically for those in the B40 income group, senior citizens, disabled persons, and veterans as part of the government’s Pakej Perpaduan initiative for fixed broadband.

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Pakej MyKabel can only be obtained in Program Perumahan Rakyat (PPR) areas covered by TIME, of which there are only a few at present. The list of TIME-covered PPR areas is currently as follows:

PPR Kampung Baru HICOM, Selangor
PPR Kota Damansara, Selangor
PPR Lembah Subang, Selangor
PPR Taman Putra Damai, Selangor (Lembah Subang 1)
PPR Kerinchi, Kuala Lumpur
PPR UDA Utama, Johor
PPR Taman Perling, Johor (Jalan Rawa 1)
PPR Taman Perling, Johor (Jalan Rawa 7)

The monthly fee for Pakej MyKabel is RM69 per month, instead of the regular RM99, due to a RM30 monthly rebate for TIME Fibre Home 100Mbps customers. This rebate is valid for the full 24-month contract period.
Pakej MyKabel follows the same availability TIMEline as Pakej Perpaduan. Eligible customers can apply for TIME’s Pakej MyKabel starting in March and registration will remain open until December 31, 2023.
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Pokdepinion: It’s a good move not just for the people who would benefit from the lower cost, but also the company as they would get a higher number of users. If these people are satisfied with their service and have the means, they would soon upgrade to a faster plan.
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Looking for a new RPG to play? Cris Tales is one to look forward to and to get the hype going, Modus Games released a brand new trailer at Future Games Show showing off the game’s colourful cast of characters.
Cris Tales Shows Off Colourful Cast of Characters with New Trailer

At the Future Games Show, Modus Games showed off a brand new trailer highlighting the colourful cast of characters in their upcoming RPG, Cris Tales. As you can see from the trailer above, it looks as beautiful as ever.

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You have the main protagonist and Time Mage, Crisbell, another Time Mage known as Wilhelm the Wise, Cristopher who wields a shield, a talking frog named Matias, melee-focused Android JKR-721, and the rather eccentric Zas. The trailer not only shows Crisbell’s main companions, but also some of the people you will meet and fight against throughout your journey.
Crisbell must embark across Crystallis and the four Kingdoms in a bid to stop the powerful Time Empress and rewrite the future of the world and all those living in it. Along the way, she’ll meet and recruit powerful allies with their own unique stories and skills like Matias the Frog and Willhelm the Child Mage.
As she explores the world and meets her unique companions, Crisbell will have to make choices with far-reaching consequences for the people she meets – consequences that will impact the world you’ll experience in real-time throughout your journey. Each companion will be invaluable as you face these choices and the myriad enemies who stand in your way. Will you buffet them with attacks, or discover creative ways to use Crisbell’s time powers to alter the reality of each fight?
Steam Synopsis
Previously, Cris Tales was expected to launch on 17th November 2020 but it has since been delayed to sometime in early 2021. It will be available for the PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, Nintendo Switch, Google Stadia, and PC via Steam.
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Pokdepinion: I’m really looking forward to playing this game, not just because I love RPGs, but also how unique and pretty the visuals are. It looks like a nod to the golden age of RPGs from the old days as far as gameplay is concerned.
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Tetsuya Nomura Interview Sheds Some Light on FF7 Remake Part 2

After some silence, Tetsuya Nomura has revealed some interesting details on the upcoming FF7 Remake Part 2, and how the Intergrade DLC for the first game will play a role in it.
Tetsuya Nomura Sheds Some Light on FF7 Remake Part 2

Recently, there was a Square Enix livestream in which Tetsuya Nomura shared some details on the upcoming FF7 Remake Part 2. To be precise, it was him sharing certain details stemming from a discussion with Yoshinori Kitase.

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I’ve seen a lot of comments during the livestream asking about the Remake‘s sequel. I was on a call with Kitase early this morning, before 9 AM. Obviously we knew fans would ask about the sequel during the stream, so he asked me to confirm how far I’d answer (laughs). He asked me about so many things I was surprised myself (laughs), and I told him I wouldn’t reveal that much.
The game’s development has progressed quite a lot. And, well, we will properly announce the sequel when the time is right. And I can say Cloud will be running in the wilderness. The sequel’s atmosphere will be different from the first game. The game’s development is going very smoothly , so please wait for more information. Moreover, the sequel game will take place right after Intergrade, so please look forward to Intergrade as well.

It appears that FF7 Remake Part 2 may allow us to experience travelling through a part of the world map, given the mention of Cloud running through the wilderness. It’s also said that the Intergrade DLC will take place right before the sequel, so it plays an integral role to experiencing and understand what’s going to happen in the next part of the game.
Apart from that, we may be able to see gameplay footage soon given that there was a mention of development on the game going smoothly. For now, FF7 Remake Part 2 may simple be a placeholder name, with a proper name to be given later, similar to how Intergrade was named. We will report more on this as soon as information becomes available so stay tuned.
Final Fantasy 7 Remake Intergrade will be launching exclusively on the PlayStation 5 on 10th June 2021.
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Pokdepinion: Given how much I enjoyed the first part, I can’t wait to get my hands on Intergrade first. For me, Yuffie is right next to Aerith when it comes to the “best girl” title, so that’s a huge reason why.
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ASUS Introduces Three Intel Z97 based Maximus VII Gaming Motherboards
Republic of Gamers Maximus VII Series motherboards promise premium components, advanced networking and immersive audio for gaming enthusiasts

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Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (2nd May, 2014) — ASUS Republic of Gamers (ROG) today announced the Maximus VII Gene mATX, Maximus VII Hero ATX, and the new Maximus VII Ranger ATX gaming motherboards. These Intel® Z97 chipset-based Maximus VII motherboards feature the LGA 1150 socket and support Intel 4th, new 4th and 5th-generation processors (Haswell, Haswell Refresh, Haswell Refresh K-series/ Devil’s Canyon) to give enthusiasts unmatched gaming performance.
These three gaming motherboards build on the renowned and trusted ROG gaming legacy. All three motherboards sport the distinctive ROG black and red color scheme, with the Maximus VII Gene and Hero featuring the world’s first dual-color PCB with a matte black and red finish. The Maximus VII series features premium components, black nickel processor socket covers andimproved circuit layouts. The Maximus VII series also boasts advanced networking and audio for gaming, along with an upgraded UEFI BIOS and M.2 (PCIe x2) with up to 10Gbit/s data transfer speeds.
“To let more gamers have the privilege of the ROG gaming experience, we’re pleased to launch another high value ROG motherboard – the Ranger series,” said Joe Hsieh, ASUS Corporate Vice President and General Manager of the Motherboard and Desktop System Business Units.

Exceptional online gaming experiences
The ROG Maximus VII series motherboards feature the latest Intel Ethernet for faster, smoother gaming sessions. It reduces CPU overhead to allot more processing power for gaming and offers exceptionally high Transmission Control Protocol (TCP) and User Datagram Protocol (UDP) throughput.
ROG has also improved on the RJ45 LAN port with LANGuard; it uses advanced signal-coupling technology and premium surface-mounted capacitors to improve throughput. LANGuard also features surge-protected and electrostatically-guarded components (ESD Guards) to give ROG Maximus VII series motherboards industry-leading figures of up to 1.3 times the surge protection and 1.9 times the static electricity tolerance of traditional boards.
The latest ROG-exclusive networking optimization utility, GameFirst III, comes upgraded with even more gamer-friendly features and an intuitive interface. GameFirst III can prioritize game packets, allocating more bandwidth for games to ensure a smoother online gaming experience. Users can select several preset modes (Optimization, Game, Media Streaming, and File Sharing); they can even manage bandwidth for individual applications. GameFirst III also has a built-in Network Monitor tool to supervise network traffic and test connection speeds.

Immersive audio for gaming
The ROG Maximus VII Hero and Ranger come with SupremeFX 2014 and Maximus VII Gene with SupremeFX Impact II discrete audio card, which utilize cutting-edge isolation technologies to minimize electromagnetic interference (EMI), premium ELNA® audio capacitors and 8-channel gold plated audio output ports, to provide precision-engineered audio that is on par with dedicated soundcards.
This seventh generation ROG Maximus motherboards feature new ROG audio technologies such as Sonic SenseAmp, which detects headphone impedance and automatically adjusts the built-in amp; while the onboard Sonic SoundStage button provides an easy way to apply the best audio settings for popular game genres (FPS, racing, combat and sport).
Maximus VII series’ SupremeFX audio technologies also come with Sonic Studio, a brand new audio tuning suite that has a one-click Virtual Surround function for 7.1-channel audio even on a 2-channel stereo headset. It also features detailed settings for Reverb, Bass Boost, Equalizer, Voice Clarity, and Smart EQ to tailor audio to users’ preferences.

Complete command and control
The KeyBot lets users instantly “upgrade” existing keyboards by slotting them through the dedicated USB socket to activate the KeyBot microprocessor. Users can assign macros to the function keys for instant shortcuts and commands, and can even program them for one-click smart logins or application launches.
TrueVolt USB is designed to provide a steady 5V output to both the front and rear USB ports. This isolated linear power supply minimizes potential voltage fluctuations to ensure all connected devices receive a clean power supply.

Award-winning UEFI BIOS
ROG Maximus VII series motherboards come with a more user-friendly mouse-controlled UEFI BIOS for faster setup and advanced features which aid both novice and seasoned users when it comes to overclocking and DIY upgrades. They can even set their favorite tuning options. The upgraded ROG UEFI BIOS automatically detects selected ASUS graphics cards and provides users with useful detailed information; while integrated Secure Erase completely wipes out SSD data to restore factory speeds.

AVAILABILITY & PRICING
ASUS Maximus VII Series motherboards will be available in Malaysia from 11th May, 2014 onwards.

Maximus VII Hero : RM 919
Maximus VII Gene : RM 859
Maximus VII Ranger : RM 799

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PS Plus Extra and Premium Launch Titles Revealed

PS Plus Extra and Premium Launch Titles

While we wait for the full library to be revealed, PlayStation did show off some amazing games available at launch for PS Plus Extra and Premium. In case you’re wondering, those games are:

Death Stranding
God of War (2018)
Marvel’s Spider-Man
Marvel’s Spider-Man Miles Morales
Returnal
Mortal Kombat 11

All of the new tiers for PS Plus will be coming this June 2022. We should be able to learn more about them, especially the games available as part of the service as the date gets closer so stay tuned for that.

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In the meantime, make sure you’ve claimed your PS Plus April 2022 free games. If you’re not sure what’s included for that lineup, click right here.
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Pokdepinion: I’m surprised some big names like Bloodborne and The Last of Us Remastered isn’t made known yet but perhaps they’re saving it for later. If they’re really proceeding without it, it would certainly be a mindboggling move.
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Genshin Impact 1.6 Leak Reveals Ayaka, Kazuha, and Yoimiya Banner Release Date

In the newest Genshin Impact 1.6 leak, it revealed the banner release date for Ayaka, Kazuha, and Yoimiya. If you’re planning to reshuffle your characters in the game, this would be worth taking note of.
Genshin Impact 1.6 Leak

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miHoYo has started beta registrations for the Genshin Impact 1.6 update, which will be dropping sometime in June 2021. This update is expected to bring the Inazuma region, at least based on recent leaks, and it’s one that many gamers are excited to experience.
As time goes by, we start to learn more about upcoming updates and in the latest Genshin Impact 1.6 leak, the first banner will feature Kazuha and Yoimiya. Ayaka is currently being worked on so there’s an uncertainty on when we can expected her, but here’s what we know of the three characters thus far:

Kazuha and Yoimiya are of average strength
No major changes to Ayaka
Ayaka gets to keep her special move
Ayaka has only seen some fine-tuning to her skills. The rumour that she may have been changed to a catalyst user is false.
Kazuha plays well with Elemental Mastery. Those who don’t want to roll for new weapons can consider using prototype swords.
Yoimiya is a Ganyu and Hu Tao fusion

Genshin Impact is currently available for free on the PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Android, iOS, and PC. A Nintendo Switch version will be coming sometime soon.
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Pokdepinion: I’m still not sure what to make of a good number of characters in the game but I’m going to wait out and see first. Wouldn’t want to waste my precious gems.
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Neffos C9 vs Redmi 6A — does the underdog stand a chance?

If you are looking for an affordable smartphone, you will probably be thinking Xiaomi. But there are many brands out there that you might not have heard of. Neffos, for example. Neffos actually has a pretty awesome lineup, but today we will be focusing on the Neffos C9, a very affordable entry-level smartphone priced at less than RM500, and we are going to compare it against a similarly priced Xiaomi Redmi 6A, just to give you an idea of how much you are missing out.
Larger screen

The Neffos C9 sports a larger 5.99″ display versus the Xiaomi Redmi 6A’s 5.45″ display. Both tout the same 1440×720 resolution, so while the latter may offer a slightly sharper view, the former is what you want if you don’t want to squint at your phone when scrolling through Facebook or Twitter. A larger screen is definitely going to come more in handy than a marginally sharper viewing experience. Because size matters, right?

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Larger battery

And the screen isn’t the only area where size matters. As many would probably be using these smartphones as their workhorse smartphone, they would expect more battery life, rather than less. The Neffos C9 packs a larger 3840 mAh battery, versus the 3000 mAh Xiaomi put into the Redmi 6A. That’s a 28% larger battery! Neffos also comes with a faster 10W charger, while Xiaomi skimps on that by packing a 5W charger with the Redmi 6A. Faster charging is surely something anyone could use, especially when you only have a few minutes to charge up your device.
Better selfies

8MP vs 5MP. That’s a no brainer, right? Also, the Neffos C9 comes with a softlight LED for better selfies even in poor lighting, a feature which the Redmi 6A doesn’t offer. While we at Pokde.net always advise against using just resolution when you are comparing between two cameras, you can clearly see the Neffos C9’s selfies being way better than the Redmi 6A’s. You can check out the comparison below. Do note that they are taken in the same location with the exact same lighting conditions.

Better security

The Neffos C9 offers a fingerprint scanner, while the Redmi 6A skimps on that. With most people using their smartphones for sensitive tasks like online banking, one cannot overlook the importance of proper biometric security. No two persons on the planet has the same fingerprint pattern, so you not only get a highly secure system, but also skip the hassle of entering your PIN or pattern every time you unlock your device.
The Xiaomi Redmi 6A isn’t a horrible device by any count. But the Neffos C9 just comes up ahead in these areas. If you are looking for a smartphone which satisfies your requirements of good battery life, a big screen, decent selfies and better security, look no further. The Neffos C9 is the one you want. It is only a bit more expensive than the Redmi 6A, but bests it in a number of areas. It seems that the underdog has finally surpassed the leader of budget smartphones.

And to make the Neffos C9 even more enticing, Neffos has partnered with Shopee to bring you vouchers for Shopee’s 11.11 Big Sale. Go ahead and check out the Neffos C9, or any other Neffos device at the Neffos Official Store on Shopee, and enjoy exclusive discount vouchers with your purchase. Happy shopping!
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Nintendo and Sony Stocks Have Dropped Since Google Stadia Announcement

The announcement of Google Stadia certainly shook the gaming industry to its core. It is a revolutionary way of gaming, but it can also be argued that gamers may not fancy the concept as much as a proper home console. It seems that the announcement was enough to cause quite an effect to other video game giants.
If you missed out on the announcement, click right here to get up to speed.

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The day after the announcement of Google Stadia, shares for Nintendo and Sony have dropped by 4.6% and 4.5% respectively. It’s interesting because this cloud gaming concept certainly threatens existing hardware / home video game console businesses but we didn’t think it would already affect them just from a simple announcement.
Of course, this doesn’t mean that both Sony and Nintendo will die in the gaming industry. After all, these two are very large corporations with plenty of funding, and it’s not like they have no plans for the future. With us expecting the PlayStation 5 and possibly a refresh for the Nintendo Switch, things are just about to get interesting. In fact, there are rumours that the PlayStation 5 might have game streaming as well, especially since they’ve been doing the PlayStation Now service.
Google Stadia on the other hand will have a lot to prove. While the technology behind it is certainly a game-changer, Google doesn’t have the same wealth of experience that Sony and Nintendo has. Not to mention, with new technology comes big risks as not everyone has the reliability and speed required from their internet service provider for such a service *cough*TM*cough*.
For now, it’s still to early to say anything. We might be able to get a clearer image of where the industry is heading in just a few months with E3 2019. I’m certain there will be blockbuster announcements to be uncovered, despite the PlayStation team’s absence.
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Pokdepinion: Well, it is setting a huge precedent for the gaming industry and if we look at video game consoles as just hardware upgrades at this day and age, then we might see the stocks of these notable companies drop even further.
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ANKER Releases Official Nintendo Switch Power Banks At Shopee Starting From Discounted Price Of RM199

If you’re using a Nintendo Switch, well ANKER has announced that they are offering their official Nintendo Switch Edition power banks at an exclusive price on Shopee.

There’s two models on offer, with the first being the ANKER A1241 PowerCore 13400 and the latter the ANKER A1275 PowerCore 20100.
Certified by Nintendo, the powerbanks can offer up to 15 hours of additional playtime, where they come with Power Delivery technology. The PowerCore 20100 can be charged in 3 hours with the USB-C charger to provide you 2.4 times the playtime on the go.

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In conjunction with the Shopee Chinese New Year Sales, you can get the ANKER PowerCore 13400 Nintendo Switch Edition Power Bank for only RM199 (originally RM349) and the ANKER A1275 PowerCore 20100 at RM287 (originally RM449) when you key in the promo code ANKERXNIN80 to enjoy the special price.
Both products comes with 18-month warranty. To visit the ANKER Flagship Store, you may do so here.
Pokdepinion: That’s quite the discount if I say so myself. Will you be getting them for your Nintendo Switch?
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Game Programmer Says DOOM Eternal Can Reach Up To 1000 FPS

If you are reading this, well you read the title correctly. That’s right, it seems that DOOM Eternal can come with 4K resolutions AND a whopping 1000 frames-per-second, according to id Software’s lead engine programmer, Billy Kahn.
1000 FPS on DOOM Eternal

The game is able to do so, albeit if your PC can handle the game and have the right hardware however where Kahn has said “if you have the hardware right, it (DOOM Eternal) could hit 1000 frames per second”.
He adds that there’s “really no upper limit” and he claims “I’ve had some hardware here locally that we built just for testing, where we had scenes running in the 400 frames per second”.

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The upgrade is thanks to the upgrade to the company’s new id Tech 7 engine, helping to make the game come with “bigger explosions” and “vibrant looking particle effects”.
Compared to the previous engine, they could only manage to get 250 frames-per-second with the id Tech 6 engine, which was used in DOOM 2016.
DOOM Eternal is set to be out on March 2020, which is this month. So we can expect the game to be out any time now on PC as well as consoles.
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Pokdepinion: Man, I can’t begin to imagine of how much money you’d need to spend to get a rig that’s capable of reaching those frame rates..
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NZXT Lift Review – Fuss-free Experience

Unboxing the NZXT Lift
NZXT Lift Review – Box

Let’s kick off the NZXT Lift review with the unboxing. The packaging has a minimalist design clad in white and purple. Inside the box, you can find the following items:
NZXT Lift Review – Box content

NZXT card containing QR code for e-manual
The NZXT Lift gaming mouse itself

Appearance
NZXT Lift Review – Top
The NZXT Lift is a rather minimalist lightweight gaming mouse designed for right-handed gamers. For our review unit, we received the black colour variant but you can also get it in white, which has black buttons for a more contrasting look. Looking from the top, you can see the two clickers, a DPI switcher, and a more rounded matte plastic shell. The NZXT logo can be found towards the bottom.
NZXT Lift Review – Two extra buttons
When you look at the left side, you can find two extra reprogrammable buttons but on the right side, there’s nothing to be found. There’s also no rubberized side grips here but it does have a line of RGB lighting towards the bottom. On the front, you can find an NZXT logo hidden here, right beside the 2 meter paracord cable, which is not detachable.

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NZXT Lift Review – Bottom

Moving over to the bottom, you can see the PTFE mouse feet on the top and bottom, the optical sensor, and general product information.
Overall, the NZXT Lift looks a little plain at first sight but once you plug it in, it looks more like a proper gaming mouse given the RGB lighting. It’s also good since they’re not overdoing it so if you want something more low-key, this will definitely be right up your alley. Just remember that it’s not meant for left-handed gamers.

Specifications

Body material
Coated matte plastic shell

Sensor
PixArt 3389

DPI
Up to 16,000 DPI

USB report rate
500 / 1000 Hz

Switch type
Omron Mechanical Switches rated for 20 million clicks

Cable
2m Paracord cable

Weight
67g

Dimensions
126.8 x 67.23 x 38.35 mm

User Experience
NZXT Lift Review – Using the mouse
As I’ve mentioned earlier, the NZXT Lift is a gaming mouse for right-handed gamers. Given the size, it’s suitable for medium to large-handed gamers. The ones with long fingers, like mine, can use this very comfortably as I had no trouble resting my entire hand on it. Smaller hands should still be able to use it given its lightweight nature, and all the buttons should still be easily accessible.
NZXT Lift Review – Tracking test
Based on my own experience, the NZXT Lift is capable of tracking pretty well with no smoothing or acceleration. I wouldn’t use it on the highest DPI (16,000) as it would feel like your cursor could break out of your monitor. Keep in mind that you can adjust the Lift-off Height feature from 2mm to 3mm, so you can have start / stop tracking at different heights from the surface for better control. It’s also worth noting that the scroll wheel has a rubberized, textured surface for easier control.
NZXT Lift Review – 2 meter Paracord cable
The NZXT Lift is a wired gaming mouse, and it uses a 2 meter Paracord cable to minimize drag. I’m genuinely surprised by how it feels because it’s so light, you don’t feel like it has a wire. You can easily make fluid movements with precision and not have anything interfere unless you’re intentionally playing close to 2 meters away from the USB port.
NZXT Lift Review
In case you were wondering, the NZXT Lift uses the Omron Mechanical Switches, making some tactile clicks that are quite audible. It’s certainly one of the louder ones amongst all similar peripherals we’ve reviewed previously, but it works and feels good as it’s pretty snappy. The lifespan may sound a little short by today’s standards, 20 million clicks, but that will last you a good number of years.
NZXT Lift Review
As for mouse feet, the NZXT Lift uses 100% PTFE (Polytetrafluoroethylene), giving you the ability to enjoy effortless glide on any surface as if there’s no resistance whatsoever. The smooth glide will let you aim more consistently in shooters without anything slowing you down. Combined with the Paracord cable, it really works great.
NZXT Lift Review – NZXT CAM
For those of you who want some customization options, you will need to download the NZXT CAM software. With it, you can remap the button functions, adjust RGB lighting, configure your DPI, and more. It’s generally straightforward and easy to use, and it comes with the added benefit that it’s a PC monitoring tool so you can get some valuable information on how your PC is running. This wouldn’t be useful if you are already using a different software for that but if you don’t, it’s great to have.
NZXT Lift Verdict
NZXT Lift Review
The NZXT Lift is a simple, straightforward gaming mouse for right-handed gamers. You get some RGB lighting, lightweight body, and good ergonomics to boot. It’s not the best looking one around and it doesn’t have that killer feature to make it truly stand out but it’s certainly one that is fuss-free. At RM229 / USD $49.99, I personally believe that they could price it lower to make it more enticing compared to its competitors.
At the end of our NZXT Lift review, I award this gaming mouse with our Silver Pokdeward.

Big thanks to Sun Cycle Malaysia for sending us this gaming mouse for the purpose of this review.
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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 May Come With Two Versions With Different Connectors

Those that needs more power will use the 12VHPWR – while the standard ones can keep using the good old PCIe 8-pin.
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According to Igor’sLAB – the upcoming RTX 4070 will not be required to come with 12VHPWR connectors, and instead, OEMs can pick either the new 12VHPWR connector for more premium models whereas standard ones can keep using the existing PCIe 8-pin connector. Some models are allegedly even allowed to use 2x 8-pin should more power be needed, making the use of 12VHPWR completely optional.
Igor’s source says NVIDIA will spawn two versions of RTX 4070, one with the slightly higher 225W TDP, 12VHPWR connector and factory overclocked; the other being the 200W model powered through standard PCIe 8-pin with optional overclocking feature. Videocardz’s sources has confirmed that some cards do exceed the 200W power limit and remained on using PCIe 8-pin connectors.

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According to Videocardz – NVIDIA will split its embargo into two sections to cover the ‘MSRP’ and ‘non-MSRP’ cards. It has been reported that the RTX 4070 may launch at a eye-watering price of $749, though it’s possible this pricing belongs to the more ‘premium’ version. Both cards should be revealed on April 12th and set for launch the very next day.
Source: Videocardz
Pokdepinion: While no one can confirm the pricing right now – that’s hard to swallow regardless.
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[CES 2023] Alienware Shows Off A Whole Armada of New Laptops

At CES 2023, a number of Alienware gaming laptops have reemerged with some notable upgrades, and they now look more powerful than ever.
Alienware m16 and m18

Alienware has introduced the m16 and m18, its most powerful laptops yet. Both feature next-generation Intel HX CPUs and NVIDIA RTX graphics, as well as the company’s new Legend 3.0 design language, which emphasizes form, function, and quality.

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The m18 boasts a 14.5% larger 18-inch display with a 16:10 aspect ratio and a full-sized keyboard with optional Cherry MX mechanical keys, display options of either a 165Hz QHD or 480Hz FHD panel, and has been modified to improve cooling with the Alienware Element 31 thermal interface material on the CPU and GPU. The cooling system itself has expanded vapor chambers and seven heat pipes, which improves cooling by 35%. The quad fans and ultra-thin fan blades also increase airflow by 25%.
As for the m16, it is the more compact and affordable option between the two. Both laptops also include user-replaceable DDR5 SODIMM slots, options for QHD or FHD panels, and up to 9TB of storage.
The m18 will be available in Q1 of this year with high-end configurations starting at USD $2,899, and the m16 will be available in Q1 2023 starting at USD $2,599. Entry-level models for both laptops will be released later in the year.
Alienware x14 and x16

Alienware has also released the x16 and x14 laptops, which are suitable for gaming and productivity tasks. The x16 is Alienware’s first 16-inch laptop since 2004 and features a next-generation Intel H-class or HK processor and NVIDIA graphics, a 16:10 aspect ratio screen with a 240 Hz refresh rate, and a six-speaker design.

It has a redesigned exterior with the Legend 3.0 design, a Lunar Silver colour, and a nano-blasted anodized aluminum finish. The x14 has a refreshed design with a 16:10 aspect ratio QHD+ panel and a 165 Hz refresh rate, and is powered by next-generation H-class Intel CPUs and NVIDIA GPUs.
The x16 will be available in Q1 of this year with high-end configurations starting at USD $3,099, and the x14 will be available in Q1 2023 with entry-level configurations starting at USD $1,799. Entry-level configurations for the x16 will be released later in the year.
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Pokdepinion: Would like to give that m18 a try but realistically, I can’t imagine carrying such a thing around with me. For me, I’d likely treat it as a mobile desktop rather than a laptop.
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Persona 5 Strikers Trophies Not Showing Up? Here’s How to Fix It

Persona 5 Strikers was launched recently and in case you didn’t know, it’s an action RPG with a Dynasty Warriors spin to the game. It appears that the game has a particular issue for achievement hunters so if you are also facing the Persona 5 Strikers trophies issue, here’s how to fix it.
Persona 5 Strikers Trophies Fix

The reason for the Persona 5 Strikes trophies issue is not actually because of a bug, but rather a number of gamers getting the game early. Most notably, it’s gamers who bought the deluxe edition of the game as they have the added benefits of getting the game early.

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With the game now officially launched, you should be able to see all the trophies in the games, including the ones you were supposed to have earned but did not before. If that doesn’t work for you, check if the game has a pending software update. Otherwise, just restart the game and you’ll be good to go.
We are currently in the midst of reviewing the game so stay tuned for that.
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Pokdepinion: Well, it’s a minor annoyance but at least the game plays without issues…for me at least.
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MSI To Launch New Gaming Laptop As Well Host Live Stream Giveaway Worth Over RM8,000

MSI has revealed that they will have a new product Live Launching on the 23rd April 2019 at 7pm. It will feature streamers Pindapanda and also MasterRamen as the host with gifts such as an MSI Gaming keyboard, gaming mouse, and even a gaming chair which comes with a total worth of more than RM8,000 for audiences to grab.
MSI giveaway items
MSI is looking to announced their first 17-inch gaming laptop, the GF75 Thin with and drop-down hinge design, build with aluminium alloy with hair-brushed texture for both the lid and keyboard cover. So at the live stream, they have prepared several prizes to be given away. In order to win them, you’ll need to like and share the live video, and hit a certain mileage on the live views to unlock the prize and stand a chance to win the lucky draws.
If you intend on joining the stream to enable yourself a chance for the lucky draws, check out their official Facebook page at the time and date mentioned earlier.

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Pokdepinion: That Dragon G Figure looks totally awesome. Be sure to join in to the livestream for a chance to win!
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You Can Own The nubia Red Magic 3 For Just RM499 With Celcom Xpax

If you are on the lookout for a gaming smartphone, well the folks at Celcom has revealed that they are offering the nubia Red Magic 3 through their Celcom Xpax postpaid plans. You can own the world’s first gaming smartphone with an active cooling system that comes with an internal cooling fan from just RM499.
What makes the nubia Red Magic 3 special? For starters, it features a game boost button alongside touch-sensitive shoulder triggers. Coming with the latest Snapdragon 855 chipset, it sports a 6.65-inch display that offers 90Hz refresh rate. There’s also 4D vibration as well as dual front-facing stereo speakers. Under the hood is a huge 5000mAh battery so you can games longer on the device. Additionally, you can charge the nubia Red Magic 3 with its 18W quick charge to get back into the game.
Aiming for the device? Customers who sign up with Celcom Mobile Platinum Plus (100GB) at RM188 per month will be able to own the gaming smartphone for only RM499. You can also enjoy the smartphone at RM1,358 by opting to subscribe to the Celcom Xpax XP60 postpaid plan at RM60 per month, which gives you 10GB worth of internet data. As you’d expect, there’s also their Platinum, Gold Supreme, and Gold Plus packages on hand too, setting the price of the device at RM898, RM1,038, and RM1,198 respectively.

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To learn more on the packages, you can check out the official Celcom website here.
nubia Red Magic 3 tops the rank of android smartphone devices in June 2019 in terms of the fastest smartphone on the market.
Pokdepinion: Well..I’m rather curious on the phone itself as I never got the chance to use it personally..
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Top 10 Fastest Android Smartphones In The Market Now

If you’re looking for a smartphone that comes with top-notch performance, well Antutu has unveiled their ranking for the best performing Android devices in the market for the month of June 2019.

Who tops the list? Well it’s none other than the nubia Red Magic 3 gaming smartphone, which is followed by closely with the Black Shark 2. Completing the top three is another Xiaomi smartphone, the Mi 9 Explorer.

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It seems that Xiaomi dominates the chart, where they also have the Xiaomi Mi 9 at fourth place and Redmi K20 Pro (Mi 9T Pro) at eighth spot, combining a total of four smartphones on the list.
Completing the charts is the OnePlus 7 Pro (5th), Meizu 16s (6th), OnePlus 7 (7th), and Samsung’s Galaxy S10 and S10+ (9th & 10th) respectively.
Do note that Antutu updates their ranking on a monthly basis and we could see changes to the list when new smartphones enters the market.
Pokdepinion: I’d like to see how the chart will look like once the ROG Phone 2 comes in..
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ASUS GeForce RTX 3080 Graphics Card Noctua Edition Revealed

ASUS Announced Its New GeForce RTX 3080 Noctua Edition GPU

ASUS and Noctua have teamed up again to bring you the quietest air-cooled GeForce RTX 3080 graphics card.

ASUS recently released its GeForce RTXTM 3080 Noctua Edition, a high-performance graphics card with a dedicated premium heatsink and twin Noctua NF-A12x25 PWM fans.

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Noctua is a well-known brand among PC enthusiasts for its efficient yet powerful Noctua fans provide excellent cooling without adding extra noise, and their signature colour scheme is recognizable. Furthermore, ASUS uses Noctua fans in the ROG Ryujin series of CPU coolers, and they collaborated on the ASUS GeForce RTX 3070 Noctua Edition graphics card due to their industry-leading performance.
The new GeForce RTX 3080 Noctua Edition begins with a massive 2.2-slot heatsink designed by the ASUS thermal Research and Development team in collaboration with Noctua’s renowned engineers. The heatsink is notably larger than one seen on even the TUF and Strix versions, with a large fin stack connecting to six heat pipes and a massive heat spreader for the GPU die and memory, resulting in a card that is 4.1 slots thick.

ASUS and Noctua researchers undertook lengthy simulations to optimize the heatsink design to take full use of the air propelled by both Noctua NF-A12x25 fans, resulting in the highest levels of cooling at the lowest noise levels. The NF-A12x25 is the ideal choice for this collaboration because it is one of the most powerful and quietest PC fans on the market today.
Due to the impeller built of Noctua’s patented Sterrox liquid crystal polymer, which lowers airflow leakage around the edge, its blades can sit just 0.5 mm away from the outer frame. Noctua’s innovative PWM IC with Smooth Commutation Drive technology significantly improves acoustic efficiency with the Flow Acceleration Channels on the tip of each blade and Inner Surface Microstructures on the fan frame further reduce noise. Anti-vibration cushions in each corner keep the fan from rattling against the heatsink or shroud, making this one of the quietest high-performance fans available today.
ASUS adopts the same unique brown shroud as on the GeForce RTX 3070 Noctua Edition to secure the fans to the card while also wonderfully tying together the complete Noctua design. If you have additional Noctua fans and heatsinks in your system, this will perfectly match them for a unified aesthetic.
ASUS GeForce RTX 3080 Noctua OC Edition Specifications

Brand
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080

CUDA Cores
8704

Boost Clock
1815 MHz (OC Mode)
1785 MHz (Gaming Mode)

Memory Type
10 GB GDDR6X

Connectivity
PCIe 4.0 interface
(3x) Native DisplayPort 1.4a
(2x) Native HDMI 1

The ASUS GeForce RTX 3080 Noctua OC Edition, model RTX3080-O10G-NOCTUA, is available for purchase at RM5,210 with a 3+1 Year Extended Warranty when you register at ASUS’s official warranty extension website.
Pokdepinion: The Noctua’s brown colour looks super unique and pretty.
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The iconic composer behind many Final Fantasy games over the years, Nobuo Uematsu, will be taking an extended leave of absence to nurse some health issues.
Final Fantasy Composer Nobuo Uematsu Taking a Break Due to Health Problems
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If you have fond memories of playing Final Fantasy games, then chances are that you can remember some of the music being played in the background. Of course, there are other Square Enix games that Nobuo Uematsu composed music for, such as Chrono Trigger and Granblue Fantasy, but either way, we might not be seeing his work anytime soon.
He recently announced in his blog that he will be taking an extended leave of absence due to poor health, and apologizes to his fans and clients as he really needs some time to himself.

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Although he didn’t go into detail about what lead to his illness, he mentioned how hectic some of his days are and that it has finally caught up with him as mental and physical exhaustion has taken a toll on his body.
In his blog, Uematsu explains:
I have decided to take an extended leave of absence and give my mind and body the time they need to properly mend. If I am to return, I want to do so in full health. Do not worry. Once I’ve made a full recovery, I’ll be back doing what I do best.
My current plan is to rest for the remainder of the year, and while I cannot commit to a method or time frame for my return, I’m very hopeful. I deeply apologize for the burden this decision places upon both my fans and my clients, and hope that you can understand and support the path I have chosen.

Source: Official Blog
Pokdepinion: We wish nothing but the best for Nobuo Uematsu, and we hope for a speedy recovery.

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ROG Phone and ASUS ZenFone 4 may be stuck on Android Oreo

ASUS launched the ASUS ZenFone 4 with Android 7.1 Nougat, before subsequently updating the device to Android 8.1 Oreo. Meanwhile the first ROG Phone is still running on Android 8.1 Oreo, with no promise of an update. Now, it seems like these two phones will never be updated.

The ASUS ZenFone 4 actually had it better, with a Android 9 Pie beta program launched in June. However it seems like ASUS will not be releasing a finalized version of Android Pie for the 2-year old device, citing concerns regarding its stability and battery life.
You can install the Android 9 Pie beta for the ZenFone 4 yourself, but you won’t be receiving any further patches from ASUS, and there has been reports of it being less stable. Reverting to the stable release would also require a full wipe, which isn’t convenient at all.

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Now about the ROG Phone, ASUS has yet to release even Android 9 Pie beta for it. It has yet to receive a major update too. With it being relatively new, we do not expect it to be lose support so quickly though. It’s worth noting that when a member of the media asked a ROG representative during our interview session, the representative confirmed that Android 9 Pie is coming to the first ROG Phone. When, is still a question though, especially with Android 10 already out.
Pokdepinion: It’s quite distressing to find out about this when the ROG Phone II has just been launched, and it runs Android 9 Pie out of the box.
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Grab Malaysia Supports Paralympic Athletes Achievements With 1 Million GrabRewards And More

The country’s Para-athletes managed to impress in the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games and to celebrate their achievements, Grab Malaysia is giving them a small token of appreciation.
Grab Malaysia support heroes from Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games
They’ve presented their support to Bonnie Bunyau Gustin, Cheah Liek Hou and Abdul Latif Romly who won the gold medal in powerlifting, badminton, and long jump respectively, with 1 million GrabRewards points as well one year worth of free GrabFood orders as a token of gratitude.
For Jong Yee Khie and Chew Wei Lun who bagged home the silver medals in powerlifting and boccia respectively, will be awarded with 500,000 GrabRewards points and one year worth of free GrabFood orders.

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In addition to that, they are awarding Muhammad Ziyad Zolkefli, our shot put athlete with also one year worth of free GrabFood orders in addition to 50,000 GrabReward for his performance and sportsmanship.
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Pokdepinion: It’s nice to see that they are getting the attention and recognition that they deserve. Doesn’t seem like a bad offer at all.
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