Edifier Hecate GM4 Review — For The Casual Music Loving Gamer

We are going to take a look at Edifier’s gaming-focused TWS earbuds in this Edifier Hecate GM4 review. Does it really offer the experience that you need for mobile gaming? Let’s find out.
Edifier Hecate GM4 Unboxing

The Edifier Hecate GM4 comes with a pretty straightforward packaging. You can expect the following items to be included in the box:
Charging case (earbuds inside)USB-C cableExtra eartipsDocumentation
Appearance

The charging case has a plastic build. In the middle, you can see the Hecate branding and just below it, the LEDs that light up blue in color to indicate the amount of battery / charges it has left in the tank.

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Other than that, the right side of the case is where you’ll find its USB-C port, which is of course, a welcomed addition. There’s really nothing much else to see here but the unconventional shape does give it a bit of aesthetic flair.

When it comes to the earbuds themselves, it has an AirPods-style design with the Hecate branding lighting up in blue when you take them out of the case. The charging pins themselves are located on the “stem” of the earbuds.
Overall, the Edifier Hecate GM4 doesn’t have the best build quality but it does have a simple, yet attractive design. It’s not an overly gamer look, but it definitely does appeal to the gamer aesthetic.
Edifier Hecate GM4 Specifications
Drivers:5.8mm moving coil unitFrequency Response:20Hz-20,000HzSensitivity:95dBImpedance:32ΩHeadphone Type:True wireless, in-earConnection:PAU160X Bluetooth 5.0USB Type-CWireless Range:10mNoise-cancelling:Generation 8 Clear Voice Capture (CV)Battery:Earbuds4 hoursCharging Case4x Full Charge (16 hours total)Weight:Earbuds5.5g x 2Charging Case50g (without earpieces)Colour:BlackIngress Protection:IPX5 water proof
Edifier Hecate GM4 User Experience
Pairing

In order to pair them to your device, all you need to do is take out the buds from the case to activate its pairing mode. You’ll then be able to find them via Bluetooth on your device. The Edifier Hecate GM4 uses a PixArt chip, meaning that the earbuds are compatible with both Android and iOS devices, where Edifier claims to offer a latency of around 65ms.
Sound

The Edifier Hecate GM4 comes with two modes; Game Mode and Music Mode. Usually, you’d expect a pair of TWS earbuds to offer a gaming mode just for lower latency but that’s not the case with the Hecate GM4. From my own listening experience, the bass has noticeably turned up, albeit not by much. As for the music mode, the mids and highs are rather decent. The bass is also not overpowered, which I am personally a fan of.
Since it’s a gaming-focused TWS earbuds, let’s talk about latency. Was it able to offer me latency-free gaming experience? No, it did not. I would however say that it’s definitely not the worst earbuds (with a gaming mode) in terms of performance. The delay in sound is there but it’s barely noticeable.
Personally, I feel that if latency is something that bothers you when it comes to gaming on your smartphone, it would be best to look for wired solutions rather than something like TWS earbuds.
Comfort

Although the design of the case is rather unique, I didn’t like the plastic build as it just makes the case feel rather cheap. Despite that, you do avoid getting fingerprints all over them, a common issue with glossy finishes. I suppose you win some and you lose some in this case, no pun intended.
I had no problems with the earbuds themselves when it comes to comfort with the eartips that were pre-fitted as it fits easily in my ears. Thankfully, they’ve provided extra eartips in case the default one isn’t the one for you. One of the benefits of the ‘AirPod’ design is that you can simply take the buds out without accidentally touching the sensor, which will prevent from giving commands unintentionally.
For the touch controls, the Edifier Hecate GM4 offers the following:
Play / pause: 1x tap (either side)Previous song: Hold 2 seconds (left)Skip song: Hold 2 seconds (right)Game mode / Music mode: 3x tap (right)Answer/ reject call: 2x tap (either side)Voice assistant: 3x tap (left)
As for gestures, it’s got exactly what you’d need in a TWS earbuds. I would however preferred them to change the hold buttons to tapping twice instead. I just prefer to tap than to hold buttons / sensors down as I get irritated when I push earbuds into my ear, but maybe that’s just me.
Battery Life
The folks at Edifier claims that the Edifier Hecate GM4 can last up to 4 hours on a single charge and, from my own experience, it is not an exaggeration. Taking into account that I was able to achieve that figure on Game Mode, you can probably get more juice out of them if you’re on Music Mode, since the former uses up more battery to offer lower latency.
Edifier Hecate GM4 Verdict

The looks of the Edifier Hecate GM4 does scream ‘gaming’ but as for the performance, it’s not a latency-free experience, which is understandable. I would say however that it is definitely a smoother experience compared to some of the TWS earbuds that I’ve tried for mobile gaming.
For the price of RM199, it’s one of Edifier’s best TWS earbuds with lower latency for gaming but you shouldn’t expect no sound delay at all from them. In other words, you will have to be a bit more realistic with your expectations on this product, especially given the affordable price.
We would like to thank Edifier Malaysia for providing us the Edifier Hecate GM4 that was used in this review!
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New Genshin Impact Version 2.4, “Fleeting Colors in Flight” Officially Coming In January 2022

miHoYo has announced that Genshin Impact’s new Version 2.4 update, “Fleeting Colors in Flight,” will be coming soon on 5th January 2022. The “Fleeting Colors in Flight” update brings new content to the game including new maps, characters as well as other content.
“Fleeting Colors in Flight” update coming to Genshin Impact in January 2022

The Lantern Rite, Liyue’s grandest yearly festival, will be conducted again in “Fleeting Colors in Flight,” bringing back lavish awards, the possibility to obtain a free four-star Liyue character, and even the Jade Chamber that was destroyed in the previous Archon Quest. In addition, the first version update in 2022 will reveal Enkanomiya, the ruins of an undersea nation that has been shut away beneath Inazuma for thousands of years.

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Enkanomiya, unlike the other islands in Inazuma, is a massive floating island beneath the ocean that is constantly eroded by the Abyss. Watatsumi Island’s ancestors once resided there, leaving traces of an ancient civilization older than any other artefact found on land. Without day and night underground, players must find a way to use Dainichi Mikoshi, the ancient civilization’s artificial sun, as they explore the riddles and depths of Enkanomiya.

The “Fleeting Colors in Flight” update also introduces two new characters to Genshin Impact. Shenhe, the new five-star character, not only possesses Cryo power herself, but she also amplifies the Cryo damage dealt by her comrades. Her Elemental Skill can also increase the damage of surrounding party members’ Elemental Skill and Elemental Burst, as well as their Normal, Plunging, and Charged Attack.

Yun Jin, a four-star character, has a Geo Vision and can augment her comrades’ Normal Attacks based on her Defense and the diversity of Visions in the player’s party. Yun Jin’s opera performance, as an opera master, will be voiced by a professional Peking Opera Artist, while her daily talks will be provided by voice actors in other languages. During the future version, players can also recruit Xiao, Ganyu, and Zhongli in their own Event Wishes.

The world of Teyvat will also be celebrating its own New Year’s festivities and will once again see games, stalls, vendors, and all sorts of festivities in Liyue Harbor to celebrate the Lantern Rite. The Traveler can also contribute to Ningguang and the residents’ efforts to reconstruct the Jade Chamber.

That’s not all as players will also stand a chance to receive rewards such as 10 Intertwined Fates, a chance to get one of the eight free four-star Liyue characters, and Ningguang’s new outfit Orchid’s Evening Gown. Keqing’s new outfit Opulent Splendor will also be on sale with a limited-time discount.

Genshin Impact’s new Version 2.4 update, “Fleeting Colors in Flight,” will be available from 5th January 2022 onwards. Genshin Impact is available on PS4 and PS5 from the PlayStation Store, on Android from Google Play, on iOS from the App Store, and on PC from Epic Games Store or the Genshin Impact official website.
Pokdepinion: Even though I don’t really play Genshin Impact all that much anymore, I do pop in once in a while just to play for a bit. I find the game incredibly fun and therapeutic, with its gorgeous visuals and beautiful music, especially its music.
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OPPO R9s exceeds OPPO F1s pre-orders, hits new record

Last year, OPPO Malaysia launched the OPPO F1s and received around 6000 pre-orders. This January, the OPPO R9s was launched at RM1798, and Malaysian fans have shown their faith in OPPO with the number of pre-orders for the R9s surpassing the F1s pre-orders.

To OPPO Malaysia, this proves the confidence Malaysians have in OPPO’s products. Chen Lu, Chen Lu, the Brand Director of OPPO Malaysia mentioned that, “All these while, OPPO’s focus are never on the sales volume, or how much of the market share that we want to achieve with. Our priority is always on the product itself, on how it is makes the users feel amazing when using our product. We always concentrated on how to bring a better product than its previous generation.”

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Helping OPPO along was also the chance to meet two of the R9s ambassadors, Fattah Amin and Min Chen, with every pre-order of the OPPO R9s. At the roadshows, the ambassadors demonstrated the upgraded camera features of the “Now It’s Clear” R9s. The R9s houses a 16MP Sony IMX398 sensor with a F/1.7 aperture for better performance in low light conditions and Dual PDAF for lightning fast focusing. VOOC fast charging keeps the 3010mAh battery juiced up so you are always ready to take your shot.

The OPPO R9s retails for RM1798 and is available at all OPPO Concept Stores and OPPO Official Website.
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T-FORCE DELTA RGB DDR5 is first to the line for RGB DDR5 memory!

When you have performance, you should also have the looks to go with it. That’s probably what went through the great minds at TEAMGROUP, before coming up with the T-FORCE DELTA RGB DDR5. The new memory kits are designed to offer you the familiar RGB lighting effects, while also delivering all the advantages of DDR5.
TEAMGROUP continued the design language of the Delta DDR4 series, with a large heatspreader and stealth fighter-inspired design. To ensure full compatibility with all the leading motherboards, TEAMGROUP has sent out samples of the T-FORCE DELTA RGB DDR5 memory to ASUS, GIGABYTE, MSI, ASRock, BIOSTAR and other motherboard makers to validate compatibility.

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You can expect to see the T-FORCE DELTA RGB DDR5 in stores next quarter, alongside the release of the next-gen processors from AMD and Intel which support the new memory standard. The first kits of T-FORCE DELTA RGB DDR5 will ship in 16GB and 32GB kits, with frequencies ranging from DDR5-4800 to DDR5-5600. The initial batch will only be covered by three-year warranties, but it is expected to be adjusted as the technology matures.
Pokdepinion: Well, glad to know that we will have RGB DDR5 RAM from the get go…
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Tom Clancy’s The Division 2 Open Beta Dates Confirmed

The folks over at Ubisoft have officially announced the dates for the open beta of their upcoming game, Tom Clancy’s The Division 2. It will be running from 1st March to 4th March 2019 for the Xbox One, PlayStation 4, and PC via UPlay.
This news came after the end of the private beta for the game which happened this past weekend. The open beta will allow Ubisoft to gain more feedback on the game prior to its release and also let players give the game a try.
There isn’t much details yet to go about for the open beta of Tom Clancy’s The Division 2. Ubisoft said that they will be sharing more details on it soon and encouraged gamers to check out their website from time to time for details. You can head to the website by clicking right here.

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Of course, we will reporting more about it as information becomes available so stay tuned for that. For now, do enjoy the trailer at the top of this post if you haven’t seen it yet.
Tom Clancy’s The Division 2 will be coming to the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC via UPlay on 15th March 2019.
Pokdepinion: Well, more fun coming our way soon. Definitely something to try if you want to see how different it is from the previous game yourself.
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Here Are All The New Acer Day Products Coming Your Way

As we reported earlier, Acer Malaysia is gearing up for their “Live Your World”-themed, Acer Day celebration. Like before, there are a bunch of new products to look forward to so in case you weren’t aware, we have the full list of products coming your way soon.
All The New Acer Day Products Coming Your Way
Predator Orion 3000

For those who prioritize high performance, the Predator Orion 3000 is mid-tower gaming desktop PC powered by up to an Intel Core i7-11700F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070. As for memory, you start out with 8GB DDR4 RAM and 1TB PCIe NVMe SSD, with options to upgrade to 64GB RAM if you wish.

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This build features the custom-engineered FrostBlade fans (92 x 92 mm) for cooling, vertical RGB light bars, EMI-compliant tempered glass, and PredatorSense software to easily manage and monitor the system.
The Predator Orion 3000 will see retail prices starting from RM3,999. If purchased during the Acer Day x Shopee Superbrand Day, you will be eligible for either the Predator Galea 350 or Predator Galea 311 gaming headsets. You can order it starting 3rd August 2021 at all Acer official online stores and authorized dealers nationwide.
Acer Nitro 50

For those who emphasize more on value, the Acer Nitro 50 gaming desktop could just be what you’re looking for. Powered by up to the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER graphics card, you have the choice of either the Intel Core i7-11700F or i5-11400F for CPU. As for memory, you will start off with 8GB DDR4 RAM and 512GB SSD, but you can upgrade it as you wish.
The Acer Nitro 50 will see retail prices starting from RM3,399 to RM4,899. If purchased during the Acer Day x Shopee Superbrand Day, you will be eligible for either the Predator Galea 350 or Predator Galea 311 gaming headsets. You can order it starting 3rd August 2021 at all Acer official online stores and authorized dealers nationwide.
Predator X34 GS

Need an ultrawide display? Perhaps the 34-inch Predator X34 GS gaming monitor is what you need. It’s a 144Hz QHD Agile-Splendor IPS display with 98% DCI-P3 color gamut, Delta E<2, VESA DisplayHDR 400, and 0.5ms response time (GTG). To sweeten the deal, it’s NVIDIA G-SYNC compatible and you can overclock the refresh rate to 180Hz.
The Predator X34 GS will be retailing for RM3,999. If purchased during the Acer Day x Shopee Superbrand Day, you will be getting both the Gaming Utility backpack and Cestus 310 gaming mouse worth RM668 for free. It is now available in all Acer official online stores and authorized dealers nationwide.
Acer Nitro XV252Q F

If your priority is on having the highest refresh rate possible, the 24.5-inch Acer Nitro XV252Q F might just be right up your alley. It uses a Fast Liquid Crystal panel that can overclock the refresh rate up to 390Hz and speed up the response time in the process. It also has support for AMD FreeSync Premium.
The Acer Nitro XV252Q F will be retailing for RM1,999. If purchased during the Acer Day x Shopee Superbrand Day, you will be getting the Cestus 330 gaming mouse for free. It is now available in all Acer official online stores and authorized dealers nationwide.
Acer Swift Series

First up, we have the Acer Swift 3, which now comes with a 16-inch Full HD IPS display with 100% sRGB for more screen real estate than your typical 15-inch while still retaining its ultraportable natural, at 15.9mm thin and 1.7kg in weight. It’s powered by up to the Intel Core i7-11370H and comes with 16GB DDR4 RAM and 512GB PCIe NVMe SSD.

The Acer Swift 1 on the other hand is designed as an affordable ultraportable laptop. It’s running on the Intel Pentium Silver N6000 with 4GB RAM and 256 GB SSD storage. It makes for an ideal device for conference calls, online education, and entertainment at an affordable price.
The Acer Swift 3 will be retailing from RM3,699 to RM4,599 depending on the configurations while the Acer Swift 1 will be retailing from RM2,099. Both laptops come pre-installed with Microsoft Office Home & Student 2019. If purchased during the Acer Day x Shopee Superbrand Day, you will be getting the Gateway Pro Wireless Headset for free for the former while the latter will have an RM100 discount along with Acer E300 TrueHarmony earphones instead. It will be available starting 3rd August 2021 at all Acer official online stores and authorized dealers nationwide.
AOpen PV12 Portable Projector

If you want a different type of display, perhaps the AOpen PV12 portable projector could fit your needs. It’s described as “palm-sized” , being less than 4cm in heigh and weighing in a mere 440g. This portable projector has a built-in battery which is said to yield up to 5 hours of battery life so you can comfortably take it with you and not worry about looking for a power source. Moreover, it also doubles as an emergency powerbank so it can charge other devices as well.
The AOpen PV12 has a collapsible stand design to lift the projector up to 90º and you can choose to connect to it wirelessly to reduce clutter from all the wires. Apart from that, it boasts features such as the auto portrait, horizontal and vertical keystone, 4-corner correction and immediate on / off functionality to ensure the visuals are instantly projected with flexible adjustment. The LED  is said to have a brightness of 700 lumens, and the bulb has a rated lifespan of 30,000 hours.
The AOpen PV12 will be retailing for RM1,099. During the Acer Day x Shopee Superbrand Day, limited units of the portable projector will be up for sale at a discounted price of RM909, but standard retail purchase will nab you a Gateway Pro Wireless headset for free. It is now available in all Acer official online stores and authorized dealers nationwide.
Pokdepinion: That portable projector caught my attention. If only it had some IP resistance of sorts, I would probably have something to watch while I take a bath. Well, technically I still can, just have to be extra careful with it.
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iflix Premieres KL Special Force – Their First Original Malaysian Action Movie

iflix has premiered their first ever Original movie here in Malaysia, KL Special Forces, which anyone in the country can stream and download the action film immediately following its theatrical run on iflix.
iflix KL Special Force
Co-produced by Skop Productions, Damofa Productions, and Viper Studios, the movie follows a special task force of the royal Malaysian Police which is headed by Roslan (Rosyam Nor). He is taksed to take down a notorious gang known as ‘Geng Anarkis‘ or in English, the Anarchist Gang, which is led by Asyraff (Syamsul Yusof). Absorbed into Roslan’s team is a promising young office named Zul, which is played by Fattah Amin. Things go down and don’t go according to play for Roslan and Zul when Asyraff sets into motion a heist that reveals a damaging secret.
The movie joins a list of iflix’s popular list of local movies which includes, J Revolusi, KL Zombi, The Great Lion, KL Gangster 1 & 2, Upin & Ipin Jeng Jeng Jeng, and many others.

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So if you enjoy local action movies, be on the lookout for KL Special Force, exclusively on iflix.
Pokdepinion: Wondering if this movie will get good ratings from the public. I won’t say much on it since I’ve not watched it yet. Well I can say that to most of the movies that came out recently. I just don’t have the time :(
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Acer Introduces Brand-New Gaming Projector and Monitors

Acer recently unveiled a Predator gaming projector as well as three brand new gaming monitors, which are the Predator CG437K S, Predator X38 S, and Acer Nitro XZ342CUP, ranging in size from 32 to 42.5 inches. This allows gamers to effortlessly share the fun with family and friends.
Predator GD711 Gaming Projector

The Predator GD711 is a smart 4K LED gaming projector that works with both console and PC devices. Users can choose between normal mode, which provides 4K (3840 x 2160) resolution for watching movies and videos in high detail.

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Furthermore, the projector features two gaming modes for bright and dark situations, which boosts dark level and heighten contrast, and allows users to customize the settings for the visuals of the games.
The Predator GD71 provides 240Hz and 120Hz refresh rates for PCs and consoles in FHD. The projector covers the majority of the colour space inside the gamut with a 125% Rec 709 broad colour gamut as well as a substantial area outside of it to provide gamers with huge levels of colour saturation.
The brightness of 4,000 LED lumens and HDR10 guarantee that content looks stunning with excellent dynamic contrast. With a throw ratio of 1.22 and a throw size of up to 300 inches, the Predator GD711 can handle a broad range of throw sizes.
Acer recommends a 100-inch screen thrown from a height of only 2.70m. It also has a 10W speaker and an antimicrobial-coated remote control for your convenience. Excellent ventilation helps to remove heat, resulting in a 30,000-hour lifetime.
The Predator GD711 is now available for RM4,999 at their eStore, official stores on Shopee and Lazada, as well as authorised Predator partners.
Customers who buy the Predator GD711 before 14 July 2022, will receive an RM300 cash discount and the ability to redeem gifts valued up to RM199.
Predator CG437K S

The NVIDIA G-SYNC supported Predator CG437K S is a 42.5-inch gaming monitor with a 144 Hz UHD (3840×2160) display and a 1 ms VRB reaction time. The monitor has a Delta E<2 ratings and 90% coverage of the DCI-P3 wide colour gamut, allowing for greater colour representation on a larger screen.
The Predator CG437K S features VESA DisplayHDR 1000 certification and peak 1,000 nits brightness with high contrast ratios. The monitor also features two HDMI 2.1 ports that can handle the newest gaming consoles and enable 4K 144Hz with VRR with a single cable.
The monitor’s USB hub includes USB 2.0 and USB 3.0 connections as well as a built-in KVM switch to make setup easier for individuals with numerous PCs and devices. Furthermore, its USB Type-C connector supports PD30W, which means it may charge a mobile device.
Aside from gaming, it also has RGB lighting strips that can be synchronised to music and video. Acer ColorSense and Acer LightSense detect and alter the screen’s temperature and brightness settings to fit the ambience of the area. Acer ProxiSense automatically turns on the display when humans are close and turns it off when they are not.
The Predator CG437K S currently priced at RM4,699 is now available at their eStore, official stores on Shopee and Lazada, and authorised Predator partners.
Customers who purchase a Predator CG437K S before 14 July 2022 will receive an RM200 cash discount and the ability to redeem up to RM199 in gifts.
Predator X38 S

Predator X38 S features a 37.5-inch 2300R curved display with a UWQHD+ (3840×1600) Agile-Splendor IPS display that offers graphics with Delta E<2 and up to 98% DCI-P3 broad colour gamut. Furthermore, VESA DisplayHDR 600 certification ensures that dazzling scenes glisten while dark ones preserve the deep hues of black, allowing little details to stand out.
The monitor’s NVIDIA G-SYNC ULTIMATE support, overclockable frame rate of up to 175 Hz, and reaction time as low as 0.3 ms G-to-G allow gamers have an enjoyable gaming experience. Predator Game Mode’s eight customisable presets allow players to simply swap settings based on different types of games, while the NVIDIA G-SYNC Esports Mode is developed for competitive gaming, as it provides the lowest possible latency and increases vision in low-light environments.
Other features like the Acer LightSense and Acer ColorSense intelligently adapt the screen brightness and colour temperature based on the surroundings. The NVIDIA Reflex Latency Analyzer detects mouse clicks and evaluates the time it takes for the corresponding pixels on the screen to change.
The Predator X38 S, priced at RM5,999, is now available at their eStore, official stores on Shopee and Lazada, and authorised Predator partners.
Customers who purchase the Predator X38 S before 14 July 2022, will be eligible for an RM300 cash discount and the ability to redeem gifts valued up to RM199.
Acer Nitro XZ342CUP

The Acer Nitro XZ342CUP gaming monitor features a 34-inch QHD display with an immersive 1500R curve rate and ZeroFrame architecture that enables up to 144Hz refresh rate and 1ms VRB response time. The display, in conjunction with AMD FreeSync technology, allows seamless gameplay with minimum lag and latency.
The Nitro XZ342CUP comes with an ergonomically built stand that swivels 360° and has height and tilt adjustments for an excellent viewing posture. The monitor also has features like Acer Flicker-less, Acer BlueLightShield, and Acer ComfyView display to protect gamers’ eyes.
The Acer Nitro XZ342CUP retails for RM1,799 and is now available at their eStore, official shop on Shopee and Lazada, and retails.
Customers who purchase the Nitro XZ342CUP before 14 July 2022 will receive an RM100 cash discount and the ability to redeem gifts worth up to RM50.
The projector and monitors are eligible for further discounts of up to RM150 during the It Lies Within roadshow.
To learn more about the Predator gaming projector and Predator and Nitro monitors, feel free to visit Predator Gaming Malaysia’s official Facebook page.
Pokdepinion: An official gaming projector presented by Acer! I am a bit curious about how it would actually look on a pure white wall.
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If you’re looking for an internet plan that you would like to share with your family, well the folks at Maxis has recently introduced a new Family Plan where the price starts from RM299 per month.
Maxis Family Plan

The new Family Plan lets you to enjoy unlimited data across four mobile phone lines as well as their home broadband (30Mbps) with the option to upgrade up to 800Mbps. In addition to that, you can opt to add on up to four new devices through Maxis Zerolution from RM19 for each mobile line.

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Not to forget, you can choose from a selection of smartphones, tablets, and smartwatches so you or your family can enjoy access to the latest devices.
Aside from that, the Maxis Family Plan also includes the TV Zerolution for those who want to upgrade their entertainment experience at home. From RM1 a month, you can own a 65″ Samsung TV through it.
You can check out the full offerings at the table below:

Features
Maxis Family Plan at RM299 (24 month contract)

Mobile & Home Data
Unlimited

Mobile Lines with Unlimited Calls and SMS
Four lines

Home Broadband
30Mbps or Home 4G WiFi

Fibre Spreed Upgrade
Up to 800Mbps

Mobile Device Zerolution
Up to four devices (smartphones, tablets, smartwatches)

TV Zerolution
Samsung 65″ TV from RM1 monthly

Add-on Mobile Line
Every additional line at RM48 a month

Should you want to learn more on the plan or even sign up for it, you may head to the link right here. For more on the latest tech and gaming news plus reviews, stay tuned to Pokde.net.
Pokdepinion: I guess this could be an option for those who would want to get an internet plan for the family. Maybe I’m just spoilt but 30Mbps is just not enough for me however.
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Previously we’ve reported on the Sony RXO II ultra-compact camera, which was launched together with the Sony A6400 camera. Now Sony Malaysia has announced that the former is now available for purchase at the price of RM2,799 at stores nationwide.
Sony RX0 II
It is an ultra-compact camera that comes with a big sensor (for its size) where it features a 1″ stacked CMOS sensor that’s backed up by a BIONZ X image processor. It is also capable to record 4K 30p internal movie with full pixel readout and no pixel binning to collect approximately 1.7 times the amount of data required for 4K video.
It’s optics, a ZEISS Tessar T* 24mm is also stabilized. Despite its form and size, many would think that the camera can be quite fragile. Well the RX0 II upgrades from its predecessor by offering waterproof of up to 10m, dustproof, shockproof up to 2m, as well as crushproof of up to 200kg. In addition to that, it even offers a 180-degree tiltable LCD screen which you can use underwater.

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For more details on the Sony RX0 II, you can check out on our previous post to know what it’s all about.
Pokdepinion: I still can’t get over the fact of how small it is. Though that’s probably why it has a price tag as high as that in the first place (as well as the specifications, of course).
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Now You Can Share Music On Instagram – Songs Tell Stories Too You Know!

Instagram has been known famous for two thing (well atleast for sharing purposes perhaps), pictures and videos. Now users of the social media platform can share their favorite songs through Spotify.
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Share music on Instagram through Spotify
Not only you can share what songs that you are listening to, but you can also let your friends listen to them too. With Spotify’s new integration with Instagram and Facebook, it is now easier to share what you’re listening to at any point in the day.
Through Spotify’s new feature, you can now easily post whatever you are listening to on Spotify to your Instagram Story or even to friends through Instagram Direct. To utilize this new feature, when you are listening to a song on Spotify, you can simply tap Instagram Stories from the ‘share’ menu, and the app will unlock custom cover art stickers for every song, album, playlist, or artist on Spotify.

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You can then use Instagram’s editing tools to beautify your picture with stickers and captions, because what is a post with captions right? Sounds easy enough? You don’t even have to connect your accounts between apps.
So the next time your friends check out your story, they’ll be able to tap a Play on Spotify button in the top left corner to listen to the music in the Spotify app or will redirect them to sign-up.
Look out for the Instagram Stories option in the ‘share’ menu on the Spotify mobile app, which is now available globally on iOS and Android and try it out yourself.
Pokdepinion: I guess it’s a nice addition to Instagram. Who knows, you might fancy a song that your friends shared. Music is meant to be share anyways :P Haven’t tried it on Instagram myself just yet, but maybe I will after this…
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realme Pad not getting OS updates at just 3 months old

realme launched their very first tablet, the simply named realme Pad last year. And it seems that they might not be looking at a bright future in the Android tablet scene, with the realme Pad confirmed to not get the Android 12 update, despite the device being less than two months old at this point.
realme Pad to not get Android 12 update
realme took to their community forum to respond to various questions, and one of them is whether the realme Pad will get updated to Android 12. The answer was negative, but realme confirms that it will still be receiving security and performance updates through its software lifecycle, whatever that means.
The realme Pad was launched overseas in September 2021, but it was made available in Malaysia officially on 11.11, which means that Malaysians would have only had it for about three months before finding out that the realme Pad won’t be getting an OS update.

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With Android tablets not really getting as much love as smartphones, this might have been expected. However realme’s decision to not provide support for their very first tablet definitely doesn’t help things along.
realme Pad Specs and Price in Malaysia

Helio G80, octa-core @ up to 2.0GHz, 12nm
Up to 6GB RAM
Up to 128GB storage (expandable via microSD)
10.4″ WUXGA+ (2000 x 1200) LCD display, 16.7 million colors
8MP rear camera
8MP selfie camera
7100mAh battery, 18W Quick Charge
3GB+32GB (WiFi): RM899
3GB+32GB (LTE): RM949
4GB+64GB (LTE): RM999
6GB+128GB (LTE): RM1199

Android 12L is slated to bring plenty of new features to make larger devices much more practical to use, so hopefully we will see some of them in upcoming realme tablets. The realme Pad will unfortunately be left out of the fun though.
Pokdepinion: Oh well, I guess the Helio G80 chipset was also a bit too outdated to drive the new experiences in Android 12 anyway…
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The Outer Worlds: Murder on Eridanos Officially Drops On Nintendo Switch

Obsidian Entertainment and Private Division have just announced the availability of Murder on Eridanos, The Outer World’s second and final DLC on the Nintendo Switch.
The Outer Worlds: Murder on Eridanos

Here’s a brief description of what the Murder on Eridanos expansion is all about:

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Venture to the skies of Eridanos and unravel the grandest murder mystery in the Halcyon colony! Everyone is a suspect in this peculiar whodunit after Rizzo’s hired spokesperson, the famous Halcyon Helen, winds up dead ahead of the release of the brand-new Spectrum Brown vodka.
Alongside your companions, travel across the floating islands of Eridanos and piece together clues using the Discrepancy Amplifier, a new gadget that highlights otherwise unseen hints. There’s more to this mystery than meets the eye, and it’s up to you (and your crew, if you choose) to solve the case.
Murder on Eridanos also increases the level cap by three levels, introduces new science weaponry and armour sets, and expands skill customization choices. The Outer Worlds DLC requires the original game, and to access the Murder on Eridanos content, the player must have progressed past Monarch.

Murder on Eridanos is available for USD14.99 on the US Nintendo eShop as a standalone purchase or as part of The Outer Worlds Expansion Pass. It’s also playable on the PlayStation 5 and Xbox One Series X (through backwards compatibility), as well as the PlayStation 4 and PC.
Pokdepinion: This reminds me, I bought the season pass the other day on EGS but I have yet to play any of the DLCs from The Outer Worlds.
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ASUS Super Brand Day on Shopee now live — amazing offers and ROG Phone up for pre-order!

Remember the ASUS Super Brand Day on Shopee we reported about earlier? Well the sales went live earlier, with all units of the ASUS ZenFone 4 Max (ZC520KL) sold out earlier today. Well there are more to come tomorrow, and day after, but perhaps the latter is more interesting.

Because that’s when the ROG Phone will be up for blind pre-order at RM999. ASUS will also be throwing in a mystery gift with every pre-order, so if you want the ROG Phone, make sure to check this page out at 11.59pm on 15th October. You will have to hurry because there are very limited units up for grabs.

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A lot of other ASUS and ROG products are also included in the ASUS Super Brand Day promotion. For example, there is the ASUS ZenFone Max Pro (M1) 6GB that’s going for RM899 instead of its RM999 SRP. You can check out all the deals here. There are also exclusive voucher codes that are only valid during this limited period only.
If you are interested in any networking hardware, monitors, peripherals, laptops and smartphones, do check out what ASUS are offering from today until 17th October!
Pokdepinion: I wonder how much will the ROG Phone cost in the end. Below RM3000? Above it?
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[CES2018] Acer has the New Swift 7; Redefining world’s thinnest laptop

About 14 months ago, we wrote about Acer Swift 7 and we just realized how quickly time has flown since then. Acer has refreshed the Acer Swift 7 first with its codename SF714-51T. Sitting at 8.98mm thickness, the new Acer Swift 7 is an ultraportable machine powered by the Intel Core i7 processor, all-day battery life and Intel XMM 4G LTE connection.
Slim is only the beginning of the Acer Swift 7, as the highlight has to be its built-in XMM 4G LTE connectivity that will keep you always connected, wirelessly. On top of the nano SIM card slot, the Swift 7 features eSIM technology, allowing download and activation of eSIM profiles. Harnessing the 802.11ac wireless with 2×2 MIMO, your internet connectivity is definitely going to be taken to a whole new level.

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The Acer Swift 7 will be using a 7th Gen Intel Core i7 processor under the hood while still retaining 10 hours of battery life. 256GB of PCIe SSD will be plenty of storage with speed and 8GB LPDDR3 memory will keep things going. A fingerprint reader will let you utilize the Windows Hello too.
The Acer Swift 7 Aluminium chassis is definitely a beauty to stare at, perfect for modern work environments. The display has been upgraded to 14-inches and has a Full HD IPS with Acer Color Intelligence, protected with the Corning Gorilla Glass NBT touchscreen and touchpad – much like what you’ve seen in the recent Acer Spin 5.

Speaking about Spin series, Acer has also announced a refreshed Acer Spin 3 (SP314-51) designed for versatile productivity and entertainment. The 360° has been a signature of the Spin series and has been reinforced, allowing it to function as laptop, tablet, display or tent modes. With the refresh, the Acer Spin 3 now is equipped with 8th Gen Intel Core processor and will come with rather impressive storage options (we shall update more when the Malaysian counterparts are official). It provides 12 hours of battery life and the two front-facing speakers with Acer TrueHarmony are definitely worth catching up with. Also spotting a Full HD IPS display, this will probably the most bought laptop of the coming year.
The Acer Swift 7 will be available in North America in March with prices starting at US$1,699; and in EMEA in April with prices starting at €1,699. That roughly about RM6800 in Malaysia.
The Acer Spin 3 will be available in North America in February with prices starting at US$599; and in EMEA in January with prices starting at €649. Roughly RM2400 in Malaysia.
Pokdepinion: I love the Acer Swift 7 but the 7th Gen Intel and LPDDR3 are a bit of a downer to me. For the first time, the Acer Spin 3 is capturing more attention than the Acer Swift 7 for me.
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Pre-Orders for Nokia X30 5G Has Begun in Malaysia

Looks like there will not be a long wait after their big reveal at IFA 2022 as pre-orders for the Nokia X30 5G has officially begun here in Malaysia.
Nokia X30 5G Pre-Orders
The Nokia X30 5G is not like your average smartphone as it’s built with 100% recycled aluminum for its body while the rear is made up of 65% recycled plastics. It still managed to obtain an IP67 certification with all of that, which is amazing. It’s powered by the Snapdragon 695 SoC, making it a midrange device.
It sports a 6.43-inch Full HD+ AMOLED display with 90Hz refresh rate, Gorilla Glass Victus, and an under-display fingerprint scanner. It also features a PureView rear camera with Gorilla Glass DX+ coating. It’s a 50MP f/1.8 wide angle camera and a 13MP f/2.4 ultra-wide camera along with a 16MP f/2.4 selfie camera.

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As for power, it’s juiced up by a 4200mAh battery and can support up to 33W fast charging. However, interested buyers will have to buy a separate charger as it doesn’t come with one inside the box.
The one we’re getting in Malaysia is the 8GB RAM / 256GB storage variant, and it’s available for pre-order now with a retail price of RM2,099. You can pre-order it on their official Shopee and Lazada stores.
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Pokdepinion: It certainly looks like a promising smartphone, but I also feel like it could be slightly cheaper, at least from looking at the device on paper. I might change my mind if I were to review it.
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Samsung Galaxy Note 7 isn’t the only explosive smartphone in town, the iPhone 7 can do it too!

It seems that Samsung won’t have to sit in the corner alone anymore. An iPhone 7 also reportedly caught fire, as posted on this Reddit thread.

Android users have claimed that the fruity company has copied nearly every feature available on recent Android devices, and with this, it may really be true. Having watched JerryRigEverything bend the phone, we do think that it is very possible of breaking the battery and causing a leak which will lead to it catching fire. We hope this is an isolated incident as we do not want anyone to get hurt by exploding batteries.

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SOURCE: mdroid.my (Chinese)

Pokdepinion: All lithium-ion batteries are at risk of catching fire if the battery cell is damaged, but recently quite a few cases of them happening in flagship devices leads me to wonder if we have reached the limit of charge density in smartphone batteries?
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honor 8X Is Malaysia’s All-Time Best-Selling honor device

honor Malaysia has announced today that they’ve broken their sales record with the brand new honor 8X, for which they’ve held a roadshow in MyTown Cheras just over the weekend.
honor 8X All Time Best Seller

The honor 8X which comes with a 6.5-inch 92% screen-to-body ratio FullView display, has now sold out more units than any other previous honor smartphone models in the first three days of sales across the country.

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One of the attraction is that with every purchase of the phone, honor is giving out freebies which includes a new honor Band 3. Although the honor 8X is currently sold out, honor has mentioned that they will be restocked within the week and for those who missed the promotion will have another opportunity to receive goodies with purchase on Shopee and hihonor on 19th October 2018 from 9AM onwards.
If you are planning on buying, you might want to act quickly as only the first 500 customers will get the honor Band 3, as well as RM50 worth of hihonor vouchers (if you buy from hihonor) and RM50 Shopee coins on Shopee with every purchase of the device.
Want to learn more on the honor 8X? Well you can click here to read on our previous post for more information on the device.
Pokdepinion: I’m not surprised that it is doing well, with it being under the RM1K mark (and also the freebies included). Here’s to hope that they will bring in more affordable devices with deals such as the honor 8X.
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Lenovo Malaysia Ushers CNY With Savings Up To RM3,388

If you’re eyeing to get yourself a brand new laptop from Lenovo Malaysia, well great news. In conjunction with the upcoming Chinese New Year, they are offering you their biggest sale of the year, where you can enjoy savings of up to RM3,388.
Lenovo Malaysia Chinese New Year sale

The offer is now available where all purchases made during the promotion are eligible for a 3 to 6 days business days delivery nationwide, free of charge. Additionally, LenovoPro members can enjoy up to an additional 12% discount on top of earlier discounts for an even greater deal.

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In support to the local frontliners in Malaysia, from now till the 28th of February, frontliners and essential workers can get a discount up to 25% off Lenovo ThinkPads and accessories. If you are one of them and would like to receive the promo, simply call 1800-88-5266.
Not to forget, Lenovo Malaysia will also be hosting giveaways throughout the sale period where every week, customers stand a chance to win prizes that’s worth RM8,888. At the end of the sale period, there will also be one grand prize that you can look out for; 2 ThinkBook Plus that’s worth RM12,298.
To join in on the lucky draw, you may follow these steps:

Fill in your details here
Share your invoice number
Submit the contest slogan
Winners will be announced from 28 February onwards

For more details on the sale, you can head to the link right here.
Pokdepinion: There’s plenty of deals going around if you’re aiming to get a Lenovo/Legion laptop. Nice to see that frontliners and essential workers getting an offer too by the way.
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Command and Conquer: Rivals Now Available on Android and iOS

At the EA Play Live Press Conference 2018, EA announced something for mobile gamers to enjoy. It’s a brand new mobile PvP RTS  game called Command and Conquer: Rivals. We didn’t have a proper date at that time but now, it’s finally out.
 Command and Conquer: Rivals had a reveal trailer as well as gameplay overview showed during the live stream. We can see that it will be a top-down game with vehicles and armed forces that move across the map towards the other player’s team. The goal is to fight in a 1v1 setting for control points situated in the centre of the map. Once control has been taken a missile fires and whichever team lost control gets a hit to the base.
Different forces can be spawned but will cost points to spawn. The different forces spawn at the player’s bases and can then be controlled and directed to specified points on the map and engage in combat. Infantry and vehicles can be seen in action throughout the presentation.

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The game will require combinations of factions to succeed, using tanks, aircraft, and behemoths to fight for control. The 2 armies to choose between are the Global Defense Initiative (GDI), and the Brotherhood of Nod (Nod). You can check out the official reveal trailer at the top of this post, and the gameplay overview just below here.

Command & Conquer: Rivals is now available on both Android and iOS for free.
Pokdepinion: Well, if you have been looking for something to pass the time while you’re outside, this might just be the game to do it. Well, there’s also the new Ragnarok mobile game and I’m still enjoying Honkai Impact 3 so we’ll see about that. So many to choose from.
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AMD Renoir surpassed AMD’s 25×20 energy efficiency goal

The latest AMD Ryzen 4000 series mobile processors were truly mind-blowing. They brought immense gains in terms of performance while also offering impressive efficiency. And AMD recently reminded us about their 25×20 goal, which was to achieve 25x the performance efficiency by 2020. AMD managed to deliver a mind-blowing 31.77x performance efficiency with Renoir.
          6.4x lower power consumption            5x higher performance
It is of course worth noting that the point of reference is the AMD FX-7600P, based on the AMD Kaveri architecture. But still, 5.02x higher performance and 6.33x lower power consumption is no joke, even when compared with a rather lackluster offering from AMD back in the day. The efficiency metrics are calculated based on “typical energy use”, which measures power consumed during sleep, idle and also under load. Meanwhile the performance is calculated with a 50-50 weighted average of the processors’ performance in Cinebench R15 multi-threaded test and 3DMark.

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On its way to achieving the goal, we can see that AMD had a big leap from AMD Kaveri to AMD Carizzo, with a massive 3.5x jump, and a sizeable 2.2x improvement from Bristol Ridge to Raven Ridge. Then AMD experiences a slow period from 2017 to 2019, with the AMD Ryzen 7 2700U to the Ryzen 7 3750H based on what’s essentially the same architecture. The final push came when AMD Renoir rolled around, which marked a huge 2.92x leap up from AMD Picasso.

AMD’s achievements buck the trend of slowing gains in energy efficiency. Aside from improving end-user experience, increasing energy efficiency is also part of AMD’s plan to reduce the environmental impact of computing.
Pokdepinion: I wonder what will the next few years bring!
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You Can Now Use Your Touch ‘n Go eWallet For Cashless Payment At McDonald’s

The folks at TNG Digital has today revealed that you can now utilize the Touch ‘n Go eWallet app to perform cashless transaction across 300 of McDonald’s restaurants in the country.
Touch ‘n Go eWallet payment at McDonald’s

As you can see from the picture above, you can also use the Touch ‘n Go eWallet app to pay for your food at McDonald’s Drive-Thru as well. In addition to that, the app can be used for their McDelivery service too.
Here’s what TNG Digital had to say about the partnership between the two companies:

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We are excited about this partnership with McDonald’s Malaysia. As one of Malaysia’s most loved brands, McDonald’s is a key partner to us because it is through the simplest pleasure like food that we can reach out to the rakyat and inculcate the habit of contactless payment in our daily lives, as the way forward, especially in this new normal. To celebrate this new enablement, we are rewarding our users with cashbacks that they otherwise would not normally receive should they pay with cash.Ignatius Ong, CEO of TNG Digital
To celebrate the occasion, they are offering a RM5 cashback with a minimum spend of RM25 when you pay with the Touch ‘n Go eWallet. This offer applies to one cashback per user throughout the campaign period which starts from 2 November till 31st December 2020. You’ll find the cashback offer to be available for all McDonald’s restaurants in Malaysia and this includes their Drive-Thru and McDelivery.
Pokdepinion: Can’t say that I’m surprised. I mean McD is one of the biggest fast food chains out there. Pretty wise move I’d say for the two.
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The Drifting Luminescence banner in Genshin Impact featuring Kokomi finally has its launch time and 4 Star characters revealed. Here’s what we know thus far.
Genshin Impact: Kokomi Banner Launch Time and 4 Star Characters Revealed

Travelers, stock up on weapons and characters in the event wish to make your party stronger in combat!
During this event wish, the event-exclusive 5-star character “Pearl of Wisdom” Sangonomiya Kokomi (Hydro) will receive a huge drop-rate boost!#GenshinImpact pic.twitter.com/tOStZlJB8g
— Genshin Impact (@GenshinImpact) March 3, 2022

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The next Genshin Impact banner is Drifting Luminescence, and it will launching on 8th March 2022. The exact timing is 3PM PT / 5PM GMT / 6PM ET. For Malaysia, Singapore, and similar time zones, that is 1AM on 9th March 2022 instead.
As for the 4-Star characters coming as part of the Kokomi banner, we are seeing some rather interesting names:

Bennett
Xinyan
Kujou Sara

In case there are sudden changes, this should at least be what you can expect as Albedo is rumoured to pop up as part of the banner at some point as well, though there are no confirmations on that. There will be plenty more new content coming your way for the game, and even more past that as the arrival of Dendro characters is said to be imminent at this point, with the likes of Yaoyao and Baizhu.
Genshin Impact is currently available for free on the PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Android, iOS, and PC. A Nintendo Switch port of the game is coming sometime in the near future.
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Pokdepinion: This should be good enough to get people to pour their Primogems, but I’m sure also certain a lot of people are gonna be saving up for Ayato instead.
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[CES2019] New HTC Vive Cosmos Announced – VR for PC and Smartphone?

[CES2019] New HTC Vive Cosmos Announced

During their keynote speech at CES 2019, HTC is expanding their VR offering for the masses with the announcement of their brand new VR headset, the HTC Vive Cosmos.
The Vive Cosmos will require no external tracking when compared to other Vive headsets as the unit has cameras on the outside to track movement. Cosmos also boasts a design that sees the front of the headset lift upward from your eyes rather than slipping on and off.
Furthermore, HTC seemed to tease that in the future, wearers will be able to power the Cosmos with their mobile devices although no official announcements have been made in regards to this just yet. At its core, it is still meant to be used with a PC or a laptop, but it seems like mobile will be the next steps for VR functionality.

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Unfortunately, there’s not much else to know about the headset, and HTC’s announcement of the device was more of a teaser than a formal reveal. No word yet on the pricing and availability of the Vive Cosmos, although it is expected to be released sometime this year. They will be sharing more details sometime in the future.
To get a tease of what Cosmos will look like, you can also check out the trailer for the VR unit at the top of this post.
Pokdepinion: It would be interesting to see how VR technology will move forward now, especially since there seems to be dwindling interest in the platform as of late.
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Multiple Final Fantasy XV DLC Cancelled – Director Hajime Tabata Leaving Square Enix

Multiple Final Fantasy XV DLC Cancelled as Hajime Tabata Leaves Square Enix

Final Fantasy XV DLC cancelled? You read that right. The game was set to have a number of new DLC episodes coming its way, focusing on specific characters, namely Noctis, Aranea, Lunafreya, and Ardyn. Unfortunately, only the latter will be available as the other three DLC episodes will be cancelled following the departure of game director Hajime Tabata from Square Enix.
Here is the official statement shared during the Final Fantasy XV Special Second Anniversary Program.
To Everyone Watching the Program,
Hello, this is Tabata.
It’s almost going to be 2 whole years since the release of FFXV.
I honestly believe the reason we were able to get this far is because of all you loyal fans.
I thank you from the bottom of my heart.
Today, I have a personal announcement to make to all of you.
I, Hajime Tabata, will be resigning from Luminous Productions and the Square Enix Group as of October 31, 2018.
I was able to gain so much experience with my time at Square Enix.
Every title I was able to be a part of means a lot to me. However, FFXV stood out from that group as it was a special project for me which I went all-in.
Therefore, I decided to take this opportunity to officially announce my departure from FFXV to all the fans who have supported the title across the globe.
In regards to my next endeavors and near future, I have a project that I truly wish to solidify as my next challenge after FFXV. For that reason, I have decided to leave my current position and start my own business in order to achieve my goal.
As production of Episode Ardyn continues and Luminous Productions works on new projects, I felt that it was time for me to hand over the torch to the next generation group of talented and trustworthy colleagues and believe that they will create something amazing.
From this day on, I will cheer on and support Square Enix and Luminous Productions together with all you fans.
I would like to thank everyone who continue to support FFXV and those who have also supported myself personally.
Hajime Tabata
The departure of Hajime Tabata from Square Enix is certainly a plot twist worthy of the game itself. Not many people saw it coming and I’m pretty sure it’s the same case for the company as well.

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Episode Ardyn appears to be the only DLC left coming to Final Fantasy XV, which is set to launch sometime in March 2019. It will be available for the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC.
Pokdepinion: Oh wow, Final Fantasy XV DLC cancelled? Well, I can honestly say I’m very surprised. Wasn’t expecting something like this to happen so soon.
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Level51 Vapor 15 Pro Review — Getting The Essentials Right

Having checked out the Forge 15 Pro previously, we now take a look at the to review their Level51 Vapor 15 Pro. Does it offer bang-for-buck value? Let’s find out.
Level51 Vapor 15 Pro Unboxing

It’s worth noting that the package that we got is simply the laptop itself and the power brick and charging cable. You can however expect to get the standard user guide and a free Tecware EXO L Ultra lightweight gaming mouse included in the package.
Appearance

The body is made out of plastic and the laptop itself is quite light at only 1.88kg. At the back is where you’ll find its power port, RJ-45 LAN, HDMI, DisplayPort, and a Thunderbolt 3.0 port. As you can see, the branding is right there in the middle.

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Switching to the front, the Vapor 15 Pro comes with a 15.6″ 144Hz Full HD IPS display. There’s also the laptop’s lighting slit that sits infront of the laptop. We’ll go more in-depth on that later.

On the right side, there are two USB 3.1 (Gen 1) Type-A ports along with an SD card reader.

Switching to the opposite side, we have a Kensington Lock, USB 3.1 (Gen 2) Type-A port, a headphone jack, and a microphone jack.
 Level51 Vapor 15 Pro Specifications
CPUIntel Core i7-9750HRAM16GB 2666MHz DDR4 (8GB x 2)GPUNVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660Ti 6GB GDDR6Storage512GB M.2 NVMe SSDDisplay15.6″ FHD (1920 x 1080) 144Hz IPSKeyboardMechanical per-key RGB backlit with anti-ghostingConnectivityWirelessIntel Wi-Fi 6 AX200802.11ac Wi-Fi Dual Band (2.4 and 5 GHz)Bluetooth 5.0I/O1 x Thunderbolt 3 port2 x USB 3.1 (Gen 1)1 x USB 3.1 (Gen 2)1 x Mini DisplayPort1 x HDMI1 x RJ45 LAN1 x SD Card Reader1 x Proprietary Charging PortAudio1 x Audio Jack1 x Mic JackArray MicrophonesSound Blaster Connect Power94WHrs, 6-cell polymer battery, 230W power adapterDimensions356 x 233.66 x 20.5 mm (W x D x H)Weight1.88kg approximately
Vapor 15 Pro Performance
Level51 Vapor 15 Pro Review Benchmark: CrystalDiskMark
The laptop’s 512GB NVMe SSD speed is not the fastest around, but it’s still very fast nonetheless. You can expect some really speedy boot ups and loading times.
 Level51 Vapor 15 Pro Review Benchmark: Cinebench R15
In Cinebench R15, we see that the Level15 Vapor 15 Pro managed a good score compared to other laptops that pack the same processor.
 Level51 Vapor 15 Pro Review Benchmark: Unigine SuperPosition
As for Unigine SuperPosition, the Level15 Vapor 15 Pro had an admirable score, essentially matching up with laptops running the same CPU but with RTX 2060 instead.
 Level51 Vapor 15 Pro Review Benchmark: 3DMark Time Spy
As for 3DMark’s Time Spy benchmark we can see a similar pattern like in SuperPosition. This is shaping up to be a strong gaming laptop. We won’t be doing Port Royal as this is a GTX 1660 Ti, which lacks the ray tracing capabilities of RTX cards.
 Level51 Vapor 15 Pro Review Benchmark: Gaming
Coming to actual gaming performance, the laptop has pretty good performance. Games listed on the benchmark could be played smoothly, even on max graphic settings.
Thermals however, I find that it was slightly warmer on the palm rest area compared to the previous Level51 Forge 15 Pro but nothing to be alarmed about.
As for the battery life test, I found that it could last around 7 hours. It’s worth noting however that the laptop was under battery saving mode, but that feat itself is very good for a gaming laptop.
User Experience

First, I’m going to talk about the keyboard on this laptop. I pretty much like the tactile feel of it so if you’re a fan of those types of keyboards, you’re going to like it. As you can see, the keyboard offers per-key RGB lighting, an upgrade from the single-zone lighting on the Forge 15 Pro.
The laptop itself is not even close to being heavy even with the power brick. Any laptop that weighs less than 2kg is easily manageable for me, and I imagine to be the same for plenty of users out there.
One thing that I like is that the Vapor 15 Pro can fit to look like a gaming machine or just a normal laptop. Should you want it to be the latter, you can simply turn off the LED light bar as well as the RGB keyboard, instantly making it a good fit for work environments.
As for the display, it offers a Full HD 144Hz refresh rate. For games such as CS:GO, you can easily hit close to 144 FPS, with the right adjustments, should you want to go that high of course. I feel that the display fine but found that the edges around it are a bit dim however

It’s worth noting that the laptop does have some flex around the display, which makes it feel a bit fragile. Even with the lid closed, I tried to push with a single finger and there’s still some flex as well. It’s something that you might want to be cautious about.
I’m not really a big fan when it comes to laptop speakers. At the end of the day, I’d still wear headphones to be in a world of my own. In this case, it doesn’t have the depth or clarity to be enjoyable but they are still adequate enough at full volume.

I feel that they’ve upped their game when it comes to their built-in software with the Level51 Control Center. The UI is visually appealing and it provides more options compared to the previous version.

Similarly, the Soundblaster software has also receive a major boost. There are more options to tweak around, including audio for headphones as well as speakers. You can tailor your audio experience based on what you’ll be using.
Level51 Vapor 15 Pro Verdict

Starting from the price of RM5,999 (GTX 1660 Ti variant), some might find that it’s a little bit high. However I find that the laptop offers what most gamers want; lasting battery life and being able to play the latest games in a very portable package.
The speakers aren’t great and it can get a little warm but considering that it ticks the list on the necessities, I give the Level51 Vapor 15 Pro our Silver Pokdeaward.

Thanks to Level51 for providing the Vapor 15 Pro that was used in this review.
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Samsung Exynos 1000 will be faster than the Snapdragon 875?

According to rumors, the Samsung Exynos 1000 might finally see Samsung’s homegrown chipset take the crown from Qualcomm, after many years of trailing behind Qualcomm’s flagship Snapdragon chipsets. If the rumors are true, 2021 will be quite exciting, especially for Malaysians who are often stuck with the inferior Exynos chipsets in the Samsung Galaxy flagship devices.
Take this rumor with a pinch of salt, but according to leaks, two Samsung devices powered by the Exynos 1000 and Snapdragon 875 were benchmarked, and the scores were quite significantly different. The Snapdragon 875 delivered a single-core score of 1159 and 4090 for multi-core, while the Exynos 1000 is remarkably faster, posting 1302 and 4250 points, respectively.

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The rumors also mentions that there are certain issues with Arm’s Cortex-X1 core architecture, which Samsung overcomes by bumping up the clocks. This might have resulted in the better performance we see in the benchmarks, although smartphone chipsets do have to contend with another important metric, which is battery life. Increasing clocks yields better performance but it usually does not bode well for efficiency.

Speaking of efficiency, Qualcomm has reportedly decided to use Samsung’s 5nm EUV manufacturing process instead of TSMC’s. Previous rumors have pointed to the contrary, but if this is true, it will mean that the playing field will be level in terms of the process node used. Previously Exynos chipsets had to compete with Snapdragon chipsets while being held back by both a less efficient manufacturing process as well as an ageing CPU architecture, but now it might be Samsung’s time to shine.

While the rumors only hint at the CPU performance this time around, Samsung should also be delivering immense GPU performance with an RDNA GPU expected to debut in next year’s flagship chipset. It will be nice to see more competition to Qualcomm’s current dominance in the mobile chipset space.
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Pokdepinion: The most ironic thing that can happen would be for Samsung to offer the Qualcomm Snapdragon 875 version here in Malaysia in 2021, especially if these rumors turn out to be true.
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Black Shark 3S to sport USB-based screen mirroring

Black Shark is going to unveil the Black Shark 3S tomorrow, but it seems that they are a bit too excited to share some of the upcoming features on the Black Shark 3S. One of them leaked out, and it is USB-based screen mirroring, which is quite an impressive feature for gamers who want to expand their gaming experience.

Now it is worth noting that being able to connect your smartphone to a secondary display isn’t particularly special, as ASUS has already offered a rather similar feature on the ROG Phone series, albeit requiring specific accessories to use said feature. HUAWEI’s EMUI Desktop and Samsung DeX even serve up an entirely different UI better suited to take advantage of a larger display, but Black Shark’s implementation is indeed quite different.

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Instead of relying on DisplayPort Alt Mode which is what you get with the other smartphones, Black Shark will use USB 3.0 and the USB Video Class (UVC) protocol to mirror the screen to your PC. UVC is the protocol that webcams use to communicate with PCs today.
To use this feature with the Black Shark 3S, all you need is a standard USB cable, connect your smartphone to your PC, and you will be able to mirror the device’s screen to your PC’s display. Your PC’s controls can then be mapped to control the Black Shark 3S as well, giving you a PC gaming experience in mobile games.

Whether such a feature will get you banned in games like PUBG Mobile, or whether it will be detected as an emulator in COD Mobile, remains to be seen, but I do think that this is a pretty interesting development. I bet streamers would be really happy with this feature, although the lack of a side-mounted USB port ala the ROG Phone does limit its usability if you are planning on playing on the device itself instead of using the PC’s controls.
The feature is going to be a part of the upcoming JOYUI 12 software, which the Black Shark 3S runs out of the box. Whether the older Black Shark 3 and 3 Pro will receive this feature along with their JOYUI 12 update remains to be seen.
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Pokdepinion: I do honestly wonder if games will detect this as third-party software and ban the users of this feature.
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ASUS ZenFone 4 leaks and rumours; Here’s what we think ASUS needs to hit the right spot

Our ASUS ZenFone 3 Zoom fever has yet to subside, we just got the ASUS ZenFone AR in the house, which we are still toying around with, and already there has been buzz on the ASUS ZenFone 4 that will be the ASUS flagship of the year. Recently, Android Authority and xda-developers announced the launch of the ASUS ZenFone 4 Max in Russia. According to these friends, the ASUS ZenFone 4 Max will be spotting a 5000mAh battery which will be somewhat similar to what is existant in the current ASUS ZenFone 3 Max.
ASUS ZenFone 4 Max – the Benchmark
Spotting a 13MP rear camera coupled to another one to allow 120-degree photo for landscape or group, and an 8MP front camera. It will be a 5.5″ device having either a SnapDragon 430 of 425 SoC depending on the variant, 3GB RAM with up to 32GB internal storage along with MicroSD expandability and dual SIM slots, headphone jack and Android 7.0 Nougat out of the box.
Well, looking at the ASUS ZenFone 4 Max specifications, it seems like under the hood, it’s very much similar to the ASUS ZenFone 3 Max.apart from spotting a dual-camera. Also, we have learnt that the ASUS ZenFone 3 Max was the most affordable entry segment of the ZenFone series, and ASUS positioned the rest of the models above the Max. Looking at this pattern, we have our very own prediction of what might be coming in the remaining ASUS Zenfone 4 devices.

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A little like what we leaked last month, we saw a slew of ASUS ZenFone 4 devices including the mysterious ASUS ZenFone 4 Pro and the ASUS ZenFone 4V. At the moment, we do know that the ASUS ZenFone 4 series will be launching in mid-August 2017 but we have yet to be given hard cold facts of what these devices will be spotting. However, combining rumours around and our hunch feelings along with the leak on the XDA-Developers, we think that there will be three variants of the ASUS ZenFone 4 this time around;

ASUS ZenFone 4 – which will be marked as the flagship and top of the line
ASUS ZenFone 4 Selfie – which will be front-camera specific, much of a competition with OPPO and Vivo
ASUS ZenFone 4 Max – which is what you guys pretty much have the idea of, already.

I do not think that there would be any Zoom or Laser variant this time around, and I think a Deluxe might follow at a later time. I’ll explain why subsequently.
ASUS ZenFone 4 – the Flagship
ASUS really nailed it when they released the ASUS Zenfone 3. The ASUS Zenfone 3 was so good in terms of performance, reliability and camera, to a point that the supposed-to-be superior ASUS ZenFone 3 Deluxe, ended up looking inferior to its sibling. This is probably because the ASUS Zenfone 3 Deluxe was announced together with the flagship, and setting the expectations became a tad impossible. Which is why, while I believe that there will be a Deluxe variant of the ASUS ZenFone 4, it will not be announced together with the flagship. So what do I expect to see in the ASUS ZenFone 4?
For starters, I’m putting my bets on a dual-lens camera for the ASUS ZenFone 4 (ZE554KL) because this device needs to surpass the ASUS ZenFone 3 Zoom and this will be the only way for it. It should spot 4GB of LPDDR4 RAM unlike the beastly 8GB RAM in the ASUS ZenFone AR. As for the SoC, what we know is that it is clocked at 2.21GHz on an octa-core Qualcomm SnapDragon processor. So there are two likeliness to this. Either it’s running on the SnapDragon 660, or the monstrous SnapDragon 835. The thing is, ever since ASUS released their ASUS ZenFone 3 and its Zoom variant, we have seen that ASUS is really upping the ante in the mobile field and hence, I believe that ASUS will ship the ASUS ZenFone 4 with the SnapDragon 835 which will be a very powerful game changer. If it is, we are likely going to see the 10nm FinFET based CPU in ASUS’ flagship this year! Of course, it has to be shipped with Android Nougat 7.1.1 and anything below that will not be tolerated :P
Storage will be 32GB onwards, most definitely. I hope ASUS will fit in a UFS2.1 storage, which will label it as perfection. As far as battery is concerned, I’d be more than happy with a 3,500mAh on the ASUS ZenFone 4. Anything above it, would be a bonus. With all the power, I hope ASUS adds either a FHD or a QHD resolution display for maximum usage satisfaction. Please don’t ruin it with a 4K display nonsense.
ASUS ZenFone 4 Selfie – the Competitor
Yep, I strongly believe that ASUS is bringing the ASUS ZenFone 4 Selfie this time around. Much like the Vivo V5Plus, the ASUS ZenFone 4 Selfie will include dual-front facing cameras for wide selfie shots with beautiful bokeh effects. This should not be surprising since ASUS has been really promoting the ASUS ZenFone Live which has BeautyLive, and instead of having one big selfie camera like the ASUS ZenFone 2 Selfie had, ASUS will be having two instead. If it has dual-camera in front, then the rear camera will not be a dual-lens most definitely.
Under the hood, I think the ASUS ZenFone 4 Selfie will harness a Qualcomm SnapDragon 400 series. This could either be a SnapDragon 430 or a SnapDragon 435 coupled to 3GB of RAM and would also have 32GB storage with Micro SD option. Since this will be a selfie oriented device, I think it will appeal more to the ladies.
So, what do you think about our guesses on the upcoming ASUS ZenFone 4? Are you equally excited with its launch? Of course, once it surfaces, we will notify you on our prediction accuracy and eventually review the devices for your pleasure ;)
Pokdepinion: I might have overkilled the specifications, but if what I predict is true, then it would definitely be the perfect reason to jump into the ASUS ZenFone bandwagon!
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OPPO F5 Dashing Blue Limited Edition – For Those Who Want That Extra Bling!

Previously we posted on OPPO’s F5 Dashing Blue Edition. This time around, OPPO are rewarding the first 500 e-shoppers who pre-order the F5 Dashing Blue smartphone with a limited edition box set.
Update: The OPPO F5 Dashing Blue Limited Edition is available to pre-order on 5th February 2018 at 12PM at a price of RM1298, which means you can do so now.
OPPO F5 Dashing Blue Limited Edition
OPPO first made the OPPO F5 Dashing Blue edition in honor to celebrate the upcoming Valentine’s Day, now they have take it a step further with the introduction of the limited edition box set.

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The box set will include an exclusive Swarovski crystal clear phone case, which is similar to their previous red version (which you can click here to check that one out). You can get it by being the first 500 consumers who online pre-order the Dashing Blue F5 from OPPO’s official website or OPPO’s e-commerce partner platforms such as Lazada, 11street, and Shopee.
Besides that, buyers will also be getting free laser engraving behind the phone case, with a maximum of 10 characters, with the choice of English characters when the pre-order online for the device.
On a side note, OPPO released a short film named “Listen To Your Heart” recently on the 30th January, featuring special appearance from Eric Chou and Min Chen, hoping to spread the ‘romantic’ vibe this season of love.
OPPO Listen To Your Heart

The OPPO F5 was officially release back in November of last year, coming with a handful of variants for the device. It features a 20MP front camera with f/2.0 aperture as well as A.I Beauty Recognition technology. Featuring a 6-inch Full Screen FHD with an 18:9 aspect ratio, it comes with Facial Unlock where you can unlock the device just by facial recognition. Powering it is a 3200mAh battery and it runs on Color OS 3.2.
Pokdepinion: To be honest, I like the OPPO F5 Dashing Blue even without the Swarovski casing. Simple is better. Well that’s just me. What do you think? Will you be getting it?
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Apple iPhone SE Revived with OLED Display and iPhone 14’s Look

Despite earlier reports of the Apple iPhone SE being killed off, it appears that it will be making a return with a rather familiar look.
Apple iPhone SE Returning with an iPhone 14 Look

According to renowned Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, the iPhone SE line is set to make a comeback. Kuo reports that the upcoming iPhone SE will utilize the same chassis as the iPhone 14, sporting a 6.1-inch OLED display, the first in the SE lineup to do so. The OLED panel is expected to be manufactured by BOE.

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Kuo also notes that the next iPhone SE will be the first to incorporate Apple’s in-house developed 5G baseband chip. The chip, which is expected to support only Sub6 5G and not mmWave, will be manufactured on a 4nm process. The iPhone SE will serve as a test for the chip, with any issues likely to appear in the more affordable model before their usual mainstream models later in the year.

Although it remains unclear whether the iPhone 16 series in 2024 will also use Apple’s 5G chip, Kuo notes that the chip will need to support mmWave and satellite communications to be featured in the Pro iPhones. Production for the next iPhone SE is expected to begin in the first half of 2024. As Apple continues to shift away from Qualcomm modems, the company’s business with Qualcomm is expected to decline significantly in the next few years.
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Pokdepinion: Well, it was either killing off the SE permanently or making the base model as affordable as possible if they want to catch as many consumers as possible. Honestly, I’d rather have the SE stay as even the previous ones were a viable option.
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With a brand new generation of gaming with next gen consoles, there’s also new gamepads to enjoy. In the case of the Xbox Series X and PS5 controller, there are many people who would want to use them for PC gaming as well. If you are one of them, then this is good news as Valve has improved support for them on Steam.
Xbox Series X and PS5 Controller Support Improved on Steam

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Previously, Valve has already added support for the Xbox Series X and PS5 controller on Steam. Now, they’ve taken a step further to improve on its use for PC gaming. For the Xbox Series X controller, you are now allowed to bind the Share button and use four controllers at the same time on PC via Steam. Furthermore, Trigger Rumble has been enabled via Windows Gaming Input API. Even the Xbox Elite controller has better support now as you can bind the rear paddles to any functions.
As for the PS5 controller, otherwise known as DualSense, you can now customize the LED lights. In the personalization menu for it, you can choose to enable, disable, or only illuminate when there are multiple controllers connected. If you were looking to make full use of its adaptive triggers and haptic feedback, it’s not here just yet for PC gaming.
If you want to try out these new features, you will need to download Steam Client Beta and have the latest version of it. While you are at it, there are other things included in the update so you can check that out in the changelog if you’d like.
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Pokdepinion: The PS5 controller works great for me on Steam so far, no complaints here.
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HUAWEI nova 9 SE: Setting the Standard for Midrangers

The perfect smartphone is subjective as it really differs from person to person based on their needs in the device. More likely than not, the closest thing to perfection would be expensive but what if there’s one that can cater to a wide range of users while still being offered at an affordable price? That is the HUAWEI nova 9 SE, an innovative, feature-packed smartphone with the latest in technology and elegant looks to boot.
Its WOW-worthy 108MP Camera

We live in an age where pictures and videos play a big role in our lives, especially with social media platforms like Instagram and TikTok. You would want to take the best shots possible with as little complications as possible, and the HUAWEI nova 9 SE can do just that with its 108MP AI Quad Super Camera.

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The quad camera system on the HUAWEI nova 9 SE consists of a 108MP High-Resolution Camera, 8MP ultra-wide angle camera, 2MP depth camera, and a 2MP macro camera. This setup will give you the versatility you need to express your creativity with high quality visuals that yield crystal clear details no matter what you do. Thanks to the 1/1.52-inch sensor, it’s capable of taking in more light, resulting in better low-light shots.
Not to forget the avid selfie takers, the HUAWEI nova 9 SE comes with a 16MP wide-angle front camera with 4-in-1 Pixel Binning technology, giving you high quality selfies and wefies wherever you are. To further aid with that, it also comes with Super Night Shot, which can accurately recognize human faces and optimize the background for better pictures.
Creative Vlogging Innovation

These days, it’s all about creating and sharing your own content, and the HUAWEI nova 9 SE come with features that will help vloggers make the most out of their device with Continuous Front and Rear Recording,. In case you aren’t aware, this feature let’s you seamlessly transition between the front and rear cameras without the need to pause the recording.
The idea here is to help ease the burden of editing videos as it can record different perspectives and save it as a single video file, effectively saving time and effort in the process. You can also do Dual-View Video Recording so it will record from both cameras while still being able to access zoomed recording and ultra-wide shots at the same time.
Super Smooth FullView Display

What’s the point of having a good camera that can capture good visuals if you can’t see those details? That’s why the HUAWEI nova 9 SE comes with a respectable 6.78-inch Full HD+ (2388 x 1080) FullView Display with ultra-narrow bezels, measuring in at just 1.05mm on each side.
These thin bezels result in a screen-to-body ratio of 94.85%, and together with its 90Hz refresh rate support and 270Hz touch sampling rate, you can enjoy a smoother, more immersive visual experience with the display.
Aesthetically Sleek and Trendy Design

Having a good smartphone is one thing but having one that’s pleasing to the eyes is another. If you’re particular about having one with a good design, the HUAWEI nova 9 SE is all the eye candy you’d want in a device. It features a slim, evergreen design that is just 7.94mm thin and 191g in weight.
As for colours, you have the awe-inspiring choices of Crystal Blue, Pearl White, and Midnight Black, which the company claims to be inspired from nature itself. Together with the Star Orbit Ring design with the quad camera setup on the rear, the HUAWEI nova 9 SE has an iconic design that is both practical and functional.
Powerful Performance with SuperCharge

While our smartphones are becoming more and more ingrained with our daily lives, it can get rather annoying if we have to constantly charge it every few hours. In the case of the HUAWEI nova 9 SE, that wouldn’t be the case as it supports the 66W SuperCharge, along with the new Low-Voltage Double Charging Pump and Triple-Terminal Battery Charging features.
To give you an idea of how fast the device is capable of charging, a mere 15-minute charge can give you 60% of battery life, and a full charge will take 36 minutes. Despite it being that powerful, it can do so safely as well since it has TÜV Rheinland Safe Fast Charge Certification. With this, you can easily grab a bite and come back to a smartphone that’s fully charged or close to it.
Visionary Smart User Experience

If you have been using HUAWEI products, I’m sure you’re aware that the company has been aiding consumers with a fully connected ecosystem of their own. For those of you who are wondering, the HUAWEI nova 9 SE is powered by EMUI 12 based on Android 11, allowing for a seamless and buttery smooth user experience with just a single tap of a button.
Explore the unlimited possibilities on HUAWEI AppGallery

What makes a smartphone “smart” is the apps inside it. There are plenty to be found via the HUAWEI AppGallery across a multitude of categories from games, banking, social, shopping, education, lifestyle, and more. Now, you have access to a host of important, day-to-day apps used by Malaysians, including the likes of Shopee, Lazada, Touch ‘n Go eWallet, Grab, Maybank2U, TikTok, and more.
To celebrate the launch of the HUAWEI nova 9 SE in Malaysia, there are a number of exclusive app gift vouchers up for grabs from the AppGallery’s own app partners. This includes:

Watsons: Free Watsons voucher worth RM10
ZUS Coffee: 1 cup of CEO Latté voucher (worth up to RM9.90)
Tealive: 1 Tealive voucher worth RM7
Flexi Parking: Get RM30 parking credit when purchase Flexi Motor Protections
EASI: 20% off voucher capped at RM15 with no min spending x 3 times per user
J&T Malaysia: 2 pcs J&T voucher (worth up to RM10)

So, what are you waiting for? Be the first to own the midrange smartphone fitted with flagship features, HUAWEI nova 9 SE, at only RM1,099. It is now available and you can get free gifts worth up to RM181. If you’re not sure where to purchase the smartphone, we’ve listed them right below here:

Official website
HUAWEI Experience Store
Shopee
Lazada

Visit the HUAWEI Malaysia official website or official Facebook page for more information.
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WhatsApp Business For Digi Omni Hotline Users Now Available For Free

If you are a user of Digi’s virtual business phone solution, Omni Hotline, well here’s some great news. You can now use WhatsApp Business at no additional cost.
For businesses that’s using the Omni Hotline plan, they can now send messages through WhatsApp Business by using the same, professional landline number, instead of using various mobile numbers.
In case you were wondering, Digi Omni Hotline operates on a mobile app, where businesses can make use of the virtual receptionist who can redirect phone calls to the right people no matter where they are located.

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If you wish to learn more on the feature, or even sign up for it, you can check out the link right here.
Pokdepinion: Well it’s definitely more convenient to have everything under one number. It’s much better than to have a couple of numbers to switch around.
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AMD just paid a RM51.1 million settlement to stop lawyers from asking them what is a CPU core

AMD’s Bulldozer architecture broke onto the scene promising a lot of cores for very little money. Or at least, less money than the competition. Sounds familiar? Well, unlike today’s AMD Ryzen CPUs, the Bulldozer architecture had a very unique way of defining what we now know as cores. And that’s the problem with it.
AMD designed the Bulldozer architecture to be built with multiple core modules, each offering two “CPU cores”. The issue arises because the “cores” share a lot of resources, instead of being independent from each other like you would expect from modern processors. As such, a class-action lawsuit was filed back in 2015 against AMD and their alleged false advertisement of the AMD Bulldozer CPUs offering up to eight cores.
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The Bulldozer architecture heavily banked on parallelism being the future, and sacrificed single-threaded performance to achieve that goal. In retrospect, we know AMD bet on the wrong horse as Intel’s strong single-core performance ruled the day back then. With that said, AMD did not admit they wrongly defined the “cores” in the AMD Bulldozer processors, but instead chose to go with a settlement worth $12.1 million (~RM51.1 million), to avoid “risks and expenses that further litigation would pose in this case”.

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Given that AMD already has the new Zen architecture, I am pretty sure they want to put the AMD Bulldozer architecture behind them and move forward with their chart-topping new 3rd Generation AMD Ryzen processors.
Pokdepinion: It’s time to let bygones be bygones…
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The T-FORCE DARK PRO runs at 3466 MHz with AMD Ryzen — get the most from your 2nd Generation AMD Ryzen setup!

AMD’s Ryzen CPUs enjoy decent performance gains from higher speed RAM, and the 2nd Generation AMD Ryzen processors offer support for 3466 MHz RAM. The caveat however is that not every high frequency RAM kit out there play well with the AMD Ryzen platform. Which is why TEAMGROUP went ahead and released the T-FORCE DARK PRO DDR4-3466.
The T-FORCE DARK PRO has been verified for compatibility with major motherboard brands, to deliver stability and reliability to demanding enthusiasts. The T-FORCE DARK PRO DDR4-3466 is manufactured with selected ICs for maximum performance with the 2nd Generation AMD Ryzen platform.

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The chips are cooled by a forged iron gray aluminium heat spreader, available with red or gray accents. TEAMGROUP has refrained from adding RGB lighting to the T-FORCE DARK PRO, resulting in a unassuming look. Perfect for those who do not want excessive bling in their build.
T-FORCE DARK PRO DDR4-3466 Specifications

Capacity:
4GB / 8GB

Frequency:
3466 MHz

Latency:
16-18-18-38

Voltage:
1.35V

Dimension:
133.3 x 45 x 7.6 mm

Heat Spreader:
Aluminium

Kits:
8GB (4GB x 2) / 16GB (8GB x 2)

Pokdepinion: If you don’t need RGB, these RAM might be a good option for your dark build. Heck, they are called DARK PRO :P

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