Sony Xperia Pro-I II Leaked Renders Hint at Powerful Camera Upgrade

Sony made waves in late 2021 with the introduction of the Xperia Pro-I, but rumours suggest that the Japanese tech giant is already hard at work on its successor, the Sony Xperia Pro-I II. Leaked renders have emerged, purportedly showcasing the upcoming Xperia Pro-I II, fueling anticipation among smartphone enthusiasts and photography aficionados alike.
Sony Xperia Pro-I II Leaked With Dual 1-inch Sensors

The leaked renders of the Xperia Pro-I II reveal a notable design departure, prominently featuring two massive camera modules. This development has sparked speculation that Sony might equip its new flagship device with two 1.0″ Type sensors, a significant upgrade from its predecessor’s single sensor for the main shooter.

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Beyond the immediate excitement surrounding the Xperia Pro-I II, rumours suggest that Sony has even more in store for photography enthusiasts. According to industry whispers, Sony is reportedly developing a smartphone that will incorporate a “double-layer transistor stacked pixel sensor.” This sensor is rumoured to surpass the already impressive 1.0″ Type, delivering an even larger sensor size. While it remains uncertain whether this groundbreaking technology will debut in the Xperia Pro-I II, its mere possibility has stirred further anticipation within the photography community.
Sony’s Xperia Pro series has always been synonymous with cutting-edge technology and photography capabilities. The potential inclusion of two 1.0″ Type sensors in the Xperia Pro-I II could unlock new dimensions of imaging prowess, enabling users to capture stunning photos with enhanced depth, dynamic range, and low-light performance. The rumoured future innovation of a “double-layer transistor stacked pixel sensor” holds the promise of pushing smartphone photography boundaries even further, potentially setting a new standard for sensor size and image quality.

While the leaked renders have primarily focused on the camera system, it is worth noting that Sony’s Xperia Pro series has consistently delivered exceptional multimedia experiences. The Xperia Pro-I II is expected to feature a powerful display, cutting-edge processing capabilities, and an array of advanced features designed to enhance content consumption, gaming, and productivity. Sony’s commitment to delivering a holistic smartphone experience is likely to be a core aspect of the Xperia Pro-I II’s appeal.
The leaked renders of the Xperia Pro-I II have sparked excitement and speculation among smartphone enthusiasts, particularly those passionate about photography. The possibility of Sony equipping its flagship device with two 1.0″ Type sensors promises a substantial upgrade in imaging capabilities. Additionally, the rumours surrounding a future smartphone with a “double-layer transistor stacked pixel sensor” further fuel anticipation for groundbreaking advancements in smartphone photography.
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Pokdepinion: As Sony continues to innovate and refine its Xperia Pro series, the Xperia Pro-I II appears poised to deliver a comprehensive multimedia experience, showcasing Sony’s commitment to pushing boundaries and meeting the demands of today’s discerning smartphone users. While official details are yet to be unveiled, the leaked renders offer a glimpse into what could be a remarkable successor
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Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite Zoom Edition launched as global version of Mi 10 Youth

We don’t always see a Lite variant besting the Pro variant, but Xiaomi decided to do just that for the Mi 10 Lite Zoom Edition. Sure most of the specifications are not as great as the Mi 10 Pro, but the telephoto camera which gives the Mi 10 Lite Zoom Edition its name, is quite far ahead of its other brethren sharing the Mi 10 name. If the design seems familiar, well that’s because it has been launched earlier in China as the Xiaomi Mi 10 Youth.

This is the first Xiaomi device to feature a periscope telephoto camera, with an 8MP sensor behind the 5x optical zoom lens. This allows the Mi 10 Lite Zoom Edition to offer 10x hybrid zoom and a good 50x digital zoom. The rest of the camera hardware aren’t as impressive though, with a 48MP f/1.79 main camera, a 8MP f/2.2 ultra-wide angle shooter and a dedicated 2MP macro camera rounding off the quad-camera setup on the back.

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Aside from the camera, most of the Mi 10 Lite Zoom Edition is similar with the previously launched Mi 10 Lite. That includes a Snapdragon 765G chipset along with up to 8GB RAM, although you can get the Mi 10 Lite Zoom Edition with up to 256GB of UFS 2.1 storage. There’s a heatpipe+graphene+graphite cooling system to keep all the components in the Mi 10 Lite Zoom Edition cool.

Up front you get a 6.57″ FHD+ AMOLED display that boasts of the same 180 Hz touch sampling rate as its more premium siblings. A 16MP selfie camera sits in a tiny dewdrop notch, which doesn’t look nearly as modern as its pricier brethren. And last but not least, a 4160 mAh battery is crammed into the slim 7.88mm chassis, with support for 20W fast charging.
Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite Zoom Edition Specs

Snapdragon 765G, octa-core up to 2.4 GHz, 7nm FinFET
Up to 8GB LPDDR4x RAM
Up to 256GB UFS 2.1 storage
6.57″ FHD+ AMOLED display
48MP f/1.79, OIS + 8MP f/2.4 ultra-wide + 8MP 5x periscope zoom, OIS + 2MP f/2.4 macro camera (AF)
16MP selfie camera
4160 mAh battery
6GB + 64GB: 2099 CNY (~RM1294)
6GB + 128GB: 2299 CNY (~RM1418)
8GB + 128GB: 2499 CNY (~RM1541)
8GB + 256GB:  2799 CNY (~RM1726)

The Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite Zoom Edition will be available in Tangy Orange, Peppermint Green, Berry Blue, Peach Pink and Licorice Black, and will come with a transparent case and screen protector with silver ions to help offer antibacterial properties. It will be offered in China as the Mi 10 Youth starting 30th April. Global availability has yet to be disclosed.
Pokdepinion: Seems like an interesting enough device for the RM1500~RM1600 segment…
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OPPO Reno6 Series Launched In Malaysia From RM1,699

If you’ve been following us recently, you would’ve known that OPPO Malaysia was planning on releasing the OPPO Reno6 Series. Well today’s the day where they’ve officially launch the OPPO Reno6 and OPPO Reno6 Z smartphones.
OPPO Reno6 Series launched in Malaysia

Both devices comes in the same camera setup, offering a 64MP main camera, 8MP wide sensor, and a macro shooter. For the Reno6, it comes with a Color Temperature Sensor as well. On the front there’s a 32MP selfie shooter.

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The two of them sport a 6.4-inch AMOLED screen but the Reno6 has a higher 90Hz refresh rate with 180Hz touch sampling rate instead.
Under the hood, the battery capacity is similar with the OPPO Reno6 having 4300mAh battery while the Reno6 Z packs a 4310mAh battery. The latter can juice up its battery with its 30W VOOC Flash Charge 4.0 charger while the Reno6 has a 65W SuperVOOC 2.0 charger to utilize.
Another thing that sets them apart is their chipsets. The Reno6 uses a MediaTek Dimensity 900 SoC while the Reno6 Z is powered by a Dimensity 800U chipset instead. Aside from that, they both come with 8GB RAM paired with 128GB of internal storage.
Available in Aurora and Stellar Black colours, the OPPO Reno6 is priced at RM2,399 and RM1,699 for the Reno6 Z. Pre-orders starts today until the 13th of August 2021 where you can get free gifts up to RM779 which includes the OPPO Enco Buds, 1-year HeyTap Cloud Service with 1TB Storage Space, Powerbank, Smart Tag, and Bluetooth speaker. My OPPO App members can also redeem a limited offer of RM100 promo code for Reno6 Series 5G and you will also get a RM30 Shopee Voucher when you pre-order them.
Do check out our full review of the newly launched OPPO Reno6 Z right here. For more on the latest tech and gaming news plus reviews, stay tuned to Pokde.net.
Pokdepinion: I honestly liked the matte finish of the Reno6 Z. To find out what else it offers, just check out our review of the device, everything’s there.
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Samsung Reveals Colour and Storage Choices For Upcoming Foldables

The next Unpacked event by Samsung is coming soon, and there has been no shortage of leaks and speculations. The Galaxy Z Flip 4, Galaxy Z Fold 4 and Galaxy Watch 5, will be released during the event. While we wait for the devices to be official, one of Samsung’s web tools has provided us with an early confirmation of colour selections.
Redditors discovered that Assurant’s Samsung Care+ insurance page appears to confirm all of the colour and storage possibilities for the Z Flip 4, Z Fold 4, and Galaxy Watch 5. According to the website, the Galaxy Z Flip 4 will be available in Blue, Bora Purple, Graphite, and Pink Gold.

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Furthermore, the Bespoke customizer will allow you to choose the phone’s frame in Black, Silver, and Gold, while the back panels will be available in Green, Navy, Red, Yellow, and White. You can even choose a mixed set. The phone will be available with storage capacities of 128 and 256GB. According to SamMobile, this results in 71 possible configurations from which customers can pick.
The configuration possibilities for the bigger Galaxy Z Fold 4 were also announced on Assurant’s website. That phone will be available in Beige, Grey, Green, and Phantom Black, with storage options of 256 or 512GB. However, the potential of Bespoke customisation possibilities remains uncertain.
The Galaxy Watch 5 will be available in Graphite, Silver, Gold, and Blue, according to the website. There will also be a special golf edition of the wearable that will only be available in graphite.
Customers will also be able to select between Bluetooth and LTE connectivity for all models. The Watch 5 Pro moves from aluminium to titanium and will be available in only one size and two colours which are 45mm in Titanium or Black.
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Pokdepinion: Oops. Someone is going to get into trouble for releasing data too early! But Samsung allowing customers to choose between 71 possible configurations is amazing as everyone gets to pick their favourite colour combinations. I hope this leak is actually true.
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Destiny 2: Curse of Osiris Pre-Load Size; Time to Free Up Some HDD Space

Bungie has announced the pre-load size for Destiny 2: Curse of Osiris expansion for PC, PlayStation 4 & Xbox One. Prepare yourself, because it’s kinda big.

Destiny 2: Curse of Osiris Pre-Load Size

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It’s almost that time of year again, when friends and family return home to embark on new adventures with one another. No, we’re not talking about the holiday season but rather, we’re talking about the Curse of Osiris DLC for Destiny 2. Bungie has announced today just when we’ll be able to pre-load it and how much memory our systems will need.
While the expansion itself is set to release this Tuesday on December 5th 2017, pre-loading will allow players to ensure that the game is fully downloaded so that they are ready to jump back into their fireteam as soon as the DLC drops. The only thing is that, well, fans won’t be able to “pre-load” until the day the game launches. You can expect to be able to begin downloading Curse of Osiris at 8AM PST / 11AM EST / 12AM GMT +8 the next day.
Bungie has yet to state what time exactly the DLC will go live, but be sure to check back here when they do. Pre-loading will require a certain amount of space. Good thing players can start deleting things they don’t need off of their hard drives now. The size of the download will vary, though Bungie estimates these sizes (which include the base game) in order to be able to have enough room for everything:

Xbox One: 44 GB
PC: 68 GB
PlayStation 4: 88GB

Destiny 2‘s Curse of Osiris DLC will be available on December 5th 2017 for Xbox One, PlayStation 4, and PC. Thankfully the launch windows have all synced up after the release of Destiny 2 on PC a little over a month ago. You can check out some of the new things and changes coming to the game right here.

Pokdepinion: Well, didn’t think the total storage capacity needed would be much higher for the PS4.
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Three Galaxy Note 9 were sold today for more than RM100 000!

Yes, three ultra-limited edition Galaxy Note 9 sold for RM 110 000. Aside from introducing the Galaxy Note 9 officially here in Malaysia, Samsung put up three limited edition Galaxy Note 9 with an opulent gold-plated cover by Samsung Malaysia for auction. The starting price was a pretty reasonable RM5000.

As everyone started bidding, the first device hit a high RM40 000. The second and third device fetched RM35 000 each. All the proceeds were to go to the Ministry of Education, a charity movement by Samsung. The first winner was Randy Wu, President of Cheil Malaysia. Angie Lim, Director of KTS Cellular snapped up the second device for RM35 000, while the last one was won by Tan Kien Eng, CEO of Publicis Team.

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So what made the devices special? These guys here paid a premium of more than RM30 000 for a gold-plated case. The device itself was a standard 512GB model which goes for RM4599. Given that the Galaxy Note 9 pre-order were sold out, perhaps these guys found it justified to pay more to get themselves the Galaxy Note 9 faster?

But let’s not forget it’s all for charity. Now for the rest of us who can’t afford a smartphone worth RM40 000, you can wait for the Galaxy Note 9 to hit stores this 24th August. The 128GB variant will retail for RM3699, while the 512GB version will go for RM4599.
Pokdepinion: They could have sponsored quite a few people through university with the money they just paid for the devices…
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ASUS GX1000 Eagle Eye gaming mouse available on ASUS Store Online

If you are looking for a gaming mouse, ASUS has a new mouse that might just fit into your arsenal. The ASUS GX1000 Eagle Eye is by no means a new mouse, but it has just arrived in Malaysia officially.

The GX1000 Eagle Eye is equipped with a 8200 dpi laser sensor to help you score those headshots. The PTFE glides reduce friction with the surface so you need even less effort to move it around.

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The GX1000’s ergonomic design comes with 6 programmable macros as well as DPI indicators. The shell of the mouse is made of durable brushed aluminium. The aluminium doesn’t mean a weight increase, as it only weighs 150 grams. The weight is customizable, if you think it is too light, you can use the included weights to bring it up to 175 g in 5 g increments. Last but not least, the ROG logo ensures that any opponents nearby know that you belong to the elite group of gaming enthusiasts, the Republic of Gamers.
It will be available on the ASUS Store Online for RM309 with a choice of either black or silver.
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ASUS ROG G501JW Gaming Laptop Review

So when we reviewed our previous ROG gaming laptop – the G751JT, we had some complaints about it being bulky and were wondering if we were ever going to get one ROG laptop that is actually lightweight, fair enough to use for daily tasks as well. Now, of course we would have to trade-off a bit with the GTX970 to get some of the fat off the gaming laptop, but what would be our specs like then considering we are aiming for gaming here.

Let’s build our favorable checklist. What about a GTX960M instead for starters? For the CPU, it has to be an Intel i7 4th-Gen at least on a HM87 chipset. Umm, 8GB of RAMs would do, but 16GB would be yummy. SSD is a must and 128GB will be fine if we could have a secondary HDD probably 1TB along with it (a bit too ambitious to cramp in that space, but 500GB SSD would be too expensive and we need backups!). I’m a sucker for 1440p but I’ll settle for FHD on my gaming laptop. So, how did we tare it? Makes enough space for a slim gaming laptop? And please nothing more than 2.5KG!

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You would say I’m crazy but let me tell you this. I’ve got a piece of hardware in front of me that DOES have a GTX960M, Intel Core-i7 4720HQ, 16GB of RAMs, 128GB SSD AND 1TB HDD, nope, not just FHD, but 4K display! All that nicely cramped inside a gaming laptop that weighs a whopping 2.06KGs! Ladies & Gentlemen, allow me to introduce to you, the ASUS ROG G501JW gaming laptop!
ROG Done Right!
Now, this is what we call the ultimate engineering in gaming laptops. This is what I would have expected from the ROG emblem. The laptop really feels very light to carry around considering the juice that it’s carrying with it. On the outer shell, we have a brushed aluminium design which is pretty much common among most ROG laptops now. The ROG logo beautifully decorates on the outside along with it’s mothership brand. One thing that you may almost immediately notice is that the body of this beast is so attractive, it even attracts fingerprints and smudges. But it’s your gaming laptop, it’s your responsibility to keep it clean every now and then :P

I always tell everyone, you can never go wrong with black and red color combination which happen to be my favorite colors. The red lining inside the laptop around the display just nails it! and the the fused red color within the black chiclet keyboard just appeals! Around the device, we have the power socket, 3 x USB 3.0 sockets, audio, Display Port and HDMI ports neatly positioned. The heat will be projected outwards at the hinge, much like ASUS’ Ultrabooks. Looking for the LAN port? Don’t worry, ASUS has thrown in a USB accessory for it which is fine because it’s a laptop and you would be using Wi-Fi more than the LAN anyway.
Don’t look for the DVD-ROM please. Let’s leave that era behind already. That is how ASUS has managed to make the size this small.
Performance
First in line to be discussed here is the Core i7-4720HQ quad-core CPU clocked at 2.6GHz with turbo boost pushing it to 3.4GHz. That itself is a monstrous CPU for your gaming already. This is then coupled to the GTX960M that houses 4GB of GDDR5 RAM but what I didn’t like was the presence of the Intel HD 5100 Graphics together with it. You can totally significantly tell when the laptop is rendering using the on-board GPU or GTX960M.

To push thing quickly to the CPU, we have 16GB of DDR3 RAMs clocked at 1600MHz which eats up anything that you would throw at it. Just with the combination of the above so far, I was able to get a boot time of less than 7 seconds on Windows 8.1, ready to use with fully loaded applications. This is really impressive!
Then we have the 15.6 UHD IPS matte display rendering resolutions up to 3840 x 2160. If you ask me, this is rather overkill for the monster. But if you are with me, then there is a FHD option available for you in the market. To take out 3K from the 4K, you can save up to RM2K. LOL!
On the storage side, we are given two drives to toy the machine with. First up, we have the SanDisk 128GB SSD which will boot up your machine at speeds that you can’t imagine! Partnering with it for your data is the HGST 1TB 5400 rpm HDD. All I can say is, just a beautiful combo! Further upgrades may come out of your own pockets of course.
You wouldn’t be expecting 60fps on intensive games even at high settings with this machine, that I can assure you. At the very most, you would be pushing Full HD on games to achieve a stable fps. Which is why, you would really want to re-think about the 4K option and perhaps consider the FHD model instead.
The 4K Dark Zone
I’ve posted a lot on social communities about how 4K is just not the era and while we should be moving towards it, we shouldn’t be pushing it too hard or it will start making things ugly. That said, the 4K on this laptop was really not necessary at all. I had issues finding the blacks pleasing.

The Wi-Fi connectivity on this laptop is using the Qualcomm Atheros AR946X wireless network adapter that makes things even uglier for the 4K technology. The lack of 5GHz Wi-Fi band once again has made ROG a bit sour just like how we had in the G751JT laptop. If we are going to push 4K, we want things fast and snappy and the experience of using 5GHz band against the 2.4GHz is just too significant. At 30Mbps internet, this machine was struggling to push the 4K resolution stream when my UX303 laptop can eat up the bandwidth fairly quickly, rendering 4K videos streaming unlagged totally.
To 4K or not 4K
The battery on this device was at least not that bad. You can pull off well over 3 hours on continuous usage but not gaming for sure. It does help when you have some extensive work to be done and will not have power anytime soon. It’s a gaming laptop, so I’ll give it the leeway advantage of calling it’s battery pretty good for it’s category. Not the best, but pretty good.
Conclusion
This is still a tug-o-war in a love-hate relationship but considering the fact that we are picking a gaming laptop, and if portability is the main concern, this is not all that bad machine. But if I were to pick it for myself, I’d save that RM2000 and opt for a FullHD version hands down anytime.I know Asus can definitely improve this product, and I will be looking forward to it’s next iteration.
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Overwatch Celebrating the Year of the Co…Rooster with Chinese New Year Seasonal Event!

Is everyone looking forward to some new modes and to hunt some new skins in Overwatch?
The most recent seasonal event we had in Blizzard’s Overwatch was Christmas. Though I have to point out that the Halloween special was better, it still wasn’t too bad.
Some are already wondering what is the next seasonal event in the game, with speculation running rampant for Valentine’s Day. Turns out, we’re having a Chinese New Year seasonal event!

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Overwatch: Celebrating the Year of the Rooster

? Good luck and great fortune await! ? pic.twitter.com/Az6XkHScV5
— Overwatch (@PlayOverwatch) January 19, 2017

Yes, you’ve read that right. We’re having a Chinese New Year seasonal event in Overwatch, celebrating the Year of the Co…Rooster  :-P
Not much info about the seasonal event have been officially released yet but Blizzard did tease some new skins. Most prominent here being Mei, which looks kinda sad compared to past special skins but I’m not complaining.

여러분♡ 새해 복 많이 받으세요! pic.twitter.com/vNEptK1SNb
— 오버워치 (@OverwatchKR) January 19, 2017

Overwatch’s D.Va is apparently also getting a new skin as part of the Year of the Rooster, according to the game’s Korean Twitter account.
According to Polygon, A Blizzard spokesperson confirmed that Overwatch’s Year of the Rooster event will be similar in scope to previous game events, such as Halloween Terror and Winter Wonderland. Those limited-time events included new character skins, sprays, voice lines, emotes and other cosmetic items. They also featured new gameplay modes, like Junkenstein’s Revenge and Mei’s Snowball Offensive.

Pokdepinion: They need to have another PvE mode, just like Junkenstein’s Revenge. There’s just something about fighting hordes of enemies with some teammates in Overwatch feeling very fun. Maybe it’s because I got so used to Quick Play and Competitive that I just needed something fresh but still.
This might be a good time to bring back the original Hanzo concept as a boss character for that PvE mode. I mean come on, a mix of Hanzo/Genji in one character? That’s superbly imbalanced, but perfect for a boss character.
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2021 ASUS ExpertBook laptops announced from just RM3599

If you are looking for enterprise-grade laptops for your business or just for your own use, the 2021 ASUS ExpertBook series might just be up your alley. ASUS Malaysia’s latest 2021 lineup of ASUS ExpertBook gives you the choice to choose from the affordable ExpertBook B1, the versatile ExpertBook B5 series as well as the premium ultra-light ExpertBook B9.
All of the 2021 ASUS ExpertBook laptops are equipped with the latest 11th Gen Intel Core “Tiger Lake” processors, which promises improved performance and efficiency than their predecessors. ASUS also takes advantage of the improved AI performance of these processors to offer AI noise cancellation, not only for its microphones, but it can also remove background noise from its speaker output for a better video conferencing experience — exactly what you need during these WFH sessions.
ASUS ExpertBook B1 – from RM3599

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The ASUS ExpertBook B1 is ASUS’ entry-level member of the prestigious family, and comes in two screen sizes: 14″ and 15.6″.  While it doesn’t share the ultra-light designs of the ASUS ExpertBook B5 and ExpertBook B9, it makes up for it with a significantly more comprehensive I/O, including even a VGA port into the mix.
All of the ports are tested to withstand up to 10 000 connection cycles. The rest of the laptop is similarly built for endurance. The ExpertBook B1 meets and surpasses the MIL-STD 810H US military standard with its aluminum alloy lid, stiff internal keyboard bracket and protective foam that protects the hard drive from bumps and shocks.

As an enterprise-grade laptop, the ExpertBook B1 is also designed for maximum security and privacy. It packs a power-key fingerprint sensor and also a shielded webcam as standard, and can be equipped with an optional TPM 2.0 chip as well to meet more stringent security requirements.
ASUS ExpertBook B1 Specs and Price in Malaysia

ExpertBook B1 (B1400C)
ExpertBook B1 (B1500C)

Processor
Intel Core i5-1135G7, 4C/8T up to 4.2GHz, 10nm SuperFin
or
Intel Core i7-1165G7, 4C/8T up to 4.7GHz, 10nm SuperFin

RAM
8GB DDR4-3200 on-board + 1 x SO-DIMM slot

GPU
Core i5: Intel Iris Xe Graphics, 80 EU @ 1.3GHz
or
Core i7: Intel Iris Xe Graphics, 96 EU @ 1.3GHz

Storage
Up to 512GB PCIe 3.0 SSD
(1 x 2.5″ SATA 6Gbps bay)

Connectivity
WiFi 6 + Bluetooth 5.2
1 x Thunderbolt 4 USB-C (40Gbps)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A (10Gbps)
1 x USB 2.0 Type-A
1 x microSD reader
1 x RJ45 LAN

Display
14.0″ FHD LCD display, 220 nits, 45% NTSC
1 x DisplayPort over USB-C
1 x HDMI 1.4
15.6″ FHD LCD display, 220 nits, 45% NTSC
1 x DisplayPort over USB-C
1 x HDMI 1.4

Power
42WHr 3-cell Li-ion battery
65W power adapter

Dimensions
323.4 x 215.65 x 19.2 mm
358 x 236.5 x 19.4 mm

Weight
1.45kg
1.73kg

Price
Core i5+256GB: RM3599
Core i5+512GB: RM3759
Core i7+512GB: RM4399
Core i7+512GB: RM3759

ASUS ExpertBook B5 and B5 Flip – from RM4299

The ExpertBook B5 is the mid-range member of the family. Touting a 13.3″ display, it also stands to be the most portable option, while also giving you the choice to choose between a standard clamshell laptop form factor with the ExpertBook B5, or the 2-in-1 convertible ExpertBook B5 Flip.

The ExpertBook B5 weighs a mere 1.1kg, while the ExpertBook B5 Flip comes in at 1.2kg. Both models are equally thin at 16.9mm, making them perfect for carrying around on your daily commute. While extremely mobile, the ASUS ExpertBook B5 is also incredibly sturdy, being rated for the MIL-STD 810H standard.
ASUS ExpertBook B5 / B5 Flip Specs and Price in Malaysia

ExpertBook B5
ExpertBook B5 Flip

Processor
Intel Core i5-1135G7, 4C/8T up to 4.2GHz, 10nm SuperFin
or
Intel Core i7-1165G7, 4C/8T up to 4.7GHz, 10nm SuperFin

RAM
8GB DDR4-3200 on-board + 1 x SO-DIMM slot

GPU
Core i5: Intel Iris Xe Graphics, 80 EU @ 1.3GHz
or
Core i7: Intel Iris Xe Graphics, 96 EU @ 1.3GHz

Storage
Up to 512GB PCIe 3.0 SSD
(2 x M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe slots)

Connectivity
WiFi 6 + Bluetooth 5.2
2 x Thunderbolt 4 USB-C (40Gbps)
1 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A (10Gbps)
1 x RJ45 LAN (via micro HDMI)

Display
13.3″ FHD LCD display, 300 nits, 72% NTSC
2 x DisplayPort over USB-C
13.3″ FHD LCD display, 300 nits, 72% NTSC
Touch-sensitive, stylus support
2 x DisplayPort over USB-C

Power
66WHr 4-cell battery
65W USB-C power adapter

Dimensions
309 x 210.6 x 16.9 mm

Weight
1.1kg
1.2kg

Price
i5+256GB: RM4299
i7+512GB: RM5199
i5+512GB: RM4999
i7+512GB: RM5599

ASUS ExpertBook B9 – RM7989

The ASUS ExpertBook B9 (B9400) is the evolution of the ASUS ExpertBook B9 (B9450). It is still the world’s lightest 14″ business laptop, thanks to its exquisite magnesium-lithium alloy chassis. All that lightness doesn’t come at the cost of usability though, as the ASUS ExpertBook B9 packs a large 66WHr battery, and it is also rated to exceed the MIL-STD 810H standards.

As the flagship of the lineup, the ASUS ExpertBook B9 adds an infrared camera to its security features. This, combined with a smart proximity sensor, allowed ASUS to implement the ASUS AdaptiveLock technology that can quickly lock your laptop when you have to step away from your laptop, and quickly unlock it when it recognizes your face in front of the screen. It also comes with a hardware TPM 2.0 chip for enhanced security.
You can read our review of the ASUS ExpertBook B9 here.
ASUS ExpertBook B9 Specs and Price in Malaysia

Processor
Intel Core i7-1165G7 @ 2.8GHz (up to 4.7GHz Boost), 4C/8T, 15W TDP, 10nm SuperFin

RAM
16GB LPDDR4X-4266, dual-channel (on-board)

GPU
Intel Iris Xe Graphics, 96EU @ up to 1.3GHz

Storage
1TB PCIe 3.0 SSD
(2 x M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe slots)

Connectivity
Intel WiFi 6 AX201 (2×2 WiFi 6 up to 2.4 Gbps)
Bluetooth 5.0
Intel I219-V Gigabit LAN (via micro HDMI dongle)
2 x USB-C (Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort, USB-PD charging)
1 x USB 3.2 Gen2 (10 Gbps)

Display
14″ FHD (1080p) IPS panel, AUO B140HAN06.B, 100% sRGB, 400 nits brightness
USB-C supports DisplayPort Alt Mode
HDMI 2.0 (up to [email protected] Hz)

Power
65W power adapter, USB-PD support
66WHr Li-Po battery

Dimensions
320 x 203 x 14.9 mm

Weight
1.005kg

Price
RM7989

All the 2021 ASUS ExpertBook laptops are covered by a 3-year on-site warranty. The ASUS ExpertBook B1 is available now, with the ExpertBook B5, B5 Flip and B9 available later next month.
Pokdepinion: The ASUS ExpertBook B5 looks like the perfect balance in terms of value and portability.
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Some Users Report Crashes On Their Galaxy Note9 And S9 When Using Night Mode

According to reports, several users have reported of them having issues with the camera night mode on their Samsung Galaxy Note9 and S9 where it will cause their devices to crash.
The feature was recently brought to the devices through an update. Users have reported that the camera app would crash in addition to not saving pictures that was taken (in the mode itself). Users have been getting a “camera failed” error.
It seems that they’ve been facing the problems when they set the aspect ratio to 4:3. While the issue isn’t a welcoming one, it has to be said that it doesn’t affect every S9 or Note9 users and not everyone are affected in the same way. Some have said that they’ve failed to take a night mode shot more than 90% of the time while other say that it’s less than that.

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We here at Pokde.net were curious on the matter itself and took the liberty to test it out with our very own Samsung Galaxy Note9. We’ve tested a couple of times using the mode, while tweaking several settings to see if we encounter the problem and we’re glad to say that there wasn’t any problems.
It’s worth mentioning that our unit is an Exynos-powered Note9 and that the issue could be related to the ones that are powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon chipset.
Pokdepinion: Did you guys encounter the problem with your S9 or Note9? Let us know in the comments.
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nubia Red Magic 7 Series Comes With 165W Charging Brick Plus Upgraded Cooling

The latest nubia Red Magic 7 Series has finally been unveiled, the company’s newest gaming smartphones and here’s what they are all about.
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The Pro and vanilla version of the series offers a 6.8-inch AMOLED display with DCI-P3 coverage. What differs here is that the former has a 10-bit support and a brighter 700 nits display instead of 600 nits on the normal variant.
Touch sampling is another difference as the Pro offers as high as 960Hz plus a refresh rate at 120Hz. That being said, the Red Magic 7 comes with 720Hz touch sampling rate but a higher 165Hz refresh rate.

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Aside from that, the Pro comes with an under-display camera instead of the standard punch-hole camera for the normal version.
The shoulder triggers has seemingly been upgraded with 500Hz with a response rate as low as 7.4ms. With the Red Magic Studio app, it allows you to mirror the screen at 120Hz. In addition to that, there’s a HDMI adapter or USB-C video output which allows you to get up to 165Hz out to a compatible display.
When it comes to battery, the Pro comes with a bigger 5000mAh battery compared to 4500mAh on the vanilla version. That being said, both of them come with a 165W charging brick, where the Pro can charge at 135W and 120W for the normal version.
nubia Red Magic 7 Series Cyber Neon
They’ve said that with the new fan inside the device, it can reduce the CPU core temperature by 16-Celsius and provides assurance of a stable performance in a long duration. Aside from that, it features ICE 8.0, where it comes with a nine-layer cooling structure that includes Composite Phase Heat Dissipation Material, a new thermally-conductive gel, vapor chamber, and a graphite sheet for cooling performance.
The phones has been up for pre-orders in China and begins sale on the 21st of February starting from the price of CNY 4000 (~RM2,643) for the nubia Red Magic 7 with 8GB+128GB configuration and CNY 4,700 (~RM3,106) which comes with 12GB RAM mated with 128GB internal storage.
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Pokdepinion: Sounds pretty impressive, based on what it has to offer and the price. Not going to lie however, not a big fan of that Cyber Neon variant…
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Xiaomi Mi 11 With Snapdragon 888 To Be Introduced This 28 December

We’ve previously reported that Xiaomi would be among the first smartphone brands to launch a device with the upcoming Snapdragon 888 flagship chipset and it seems that would be the case with the Xiaomi Mi 11 to be unveiled in a few more days.
Xiaomi Mi 11 to be unveiled soon

The teaser was put at their Weibo page and will be released in China at first, which is quite standard for the company. The device is said to offer “many incredible breakthroughs”.

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Aside from its SoC, the Xiaomi Mi 11 is said to come in two variants; a standard one and a Pro version. According to reports, they will offer features such as a QHD+ display that’s boosted by 120Hz refresh rate and a 50MP main camera. It appears that the Pro version will be getting a 12MP telephoto sensor to the camera setup.
Unfortunately that’s as much detail that’s available at the moment. We’re sure to update you should more information becomes available. So if you’re interested in the Xiaomi Mi 11, you can expect us to cover more details. Till then, stay tuned to Pokde.net.
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Pokdepinion: As is the case with every year, I can’t wait to see Xiaomi latest flagship offerings. Let’s see what they’ll introduce soon.
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The Snapdragon 712 is just a slightly faster Snapdragon 710

When I reviewed the OPPO R17 Pro, I can’t help but feel that the Snapdragon 710 sits at a pretty awkward spot between the Snapdragon 600-series and the Snapdragon 800-series. The matter is worsened with the Snapdragon 670 which we have yet to test. Probably that’s why they decided to release the Snapdragon 712, a Snapdragon 710 with slightly faster clock speeds.

Instead of the 2.2 GHz maximum clock speed of the Snapdragon 710, we now have a 100 MHz bump to see the Snapdragon 712 run up to 2.3 GHz. Qualcomm promises up to 10% better graphics performance thanks to the speed bump, so we might be seeing a faster Adreno 616 GPU here. Qualcomm usually gives their speed-bumped GPUs a new number, so that might be quite a long shot. Or maybe Qualcomm is alluding to the fact that the CPU was bottlenecking the GPU previously?

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The rest of the hardware is the same, which means the same Hexagon 685 DSP, same Snapdragon X15 LTE modem and same Spectra 250 ISP. Interesting to note is that Qualcomm claims up to 2x overall improvement for mobile AI applications despite both chipsets touting the same Hexagon 685 DSP, but that depends on which of Qualcomm’s marketing material you refer to. Yep, if you scroll down to the part where Qualcomm compares the Snapdragon 712 vs the Snapdragon 710, the latter features a Hexagon 680. But in the Snapdragon 710’s product page, it actually comes with a Hexagon 685.
The Snapdragon 712 does offer Quick Charge 4+ instead of Quick Charge 4, but we probably won’t see much difference in actual devices with this chipset. Most manufacturers’ idea of Quick Charge is just 18W charging anyway, or ditch Quick Charge altogether.
Considering the Snapdragon 710 wasn’t all that popular, we can expect the Snapdragon 712 to experience the same fate. Destined to be in premium mid-range devices which overlap into budget flagship category. Not a segment we are all that interested in, to be honest.
Do you think the slightly improved performance is enough to make the Snapdragon 712 more popular than the Snapdragon 710?
Pokdepinion: Seems kinda pointless to have a Snapdragon 700 series…
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vivo Launches Their New Lightweight vivo Wireless Sport Lite Earphones

As you may recall the launch of the new vivo V21 series last night, the folks at vivo Malaysia has also introduced the vivo Wireless Sport Lite earphones which can last up to 18 hours of play time.
vivo Wireless Sport Lite earphones

The vivo Wireless Sport Lite earphones is engineered and tuned by their Golden Ears acoustics team, where they claim every genre of music is able to turn into gold and absolute bliss.

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It is equipped with an 11.2mm Moving Coil that provides a strong bass and stereo sound as well as ample noise reduction. They’ve said that the earphones comes with Dalkoku aluminum-coated bronze coil, a feature that vivo says will help users enjoy premium quality audio thanks to the high frequency production made by them.
In terms of design, it comes with a double-layered sound chamber and the earphones weighs around 23.9g. vivo has said that the earphone offers 80ms latency to users and there’s active noise cancellation on hand.
While we’ve mentioned that the battery can last up to 18 hours, it seems that it can last up to 5 hours with just 10 minutes of fast charging. Aside from that, it comes with IPX5 waterproof rating and it comes in Blue and Black colour variant.  The price? Well you can get the earphones for the price of RM159 if you are interested.
For more on the latest tech and gaming news plus reviews, stay tuned to Pokde.net.
Pokdepinion: In honesty, I’ve never heard or tested their audio products before. Now I’m curious on how good their Golden Ears Acoustics tuning really is…
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The PlayStation 5 doesn’t have complete backwards compatibility with games from all the previous generations. However, it’s a known fact that the PS5 will at least have backwards compatibility with PS4 games. As it turns out, it’s fully backwards compatible with the exception of these 10 PS4 games.
These Are The Only 10 PS4 Games That Won’t Play on the PS5

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As announced on the official PlayStation website, the PS5 indeed has backwards compatibility with PS4 games. In fact, it was mentioned that the “overwhelming majority” of the PlayStation 4’s 4,000 or so games will be playable on the PlayStation 5.
However, there are 10 games that will not be playable on the next gen console, and those 10 games are:

DWVR
Afro Samurai 2 Revenge of Kuma Volume One
TT Isle of Man – Ride on the Edge 2
Just Deal With It!
Shadow Complex Remastered
Robinson: The Journey
We Sing
Hitman Go: Definitive Edition
Shadwen
Joe’s Diner

None of these games are considered major PS4 games, so it’s a very small, insignificant lost for most gamers with the exception of Afro Samurai 2. There is a chance that the list may grow in the future so do keep your eyes and ears peeled for more announcements. At the moment, games that are confirmed to work with the PS5 will not necessarily have a boost mode or upgraded version, so it might just play similarly to a regular PS4 or a PS4 Pro at least.
The PlayStation 5 will be coming to selected countries on 12th November 2020, and the rest of the world on 19th November 2020.
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Pokdepinion: Well, that’s good news. For the most part, that basically means PS5 has backwards compatibility for PS4 games. Those 10 games make up an insignificant percentage in my opinion.
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WhatsApp To Soon Allow You To Migrate Chat History Between Android And iOS

If you are on the lookout to transfer your chat history between Android and iOS devices on WhatsApp, well here’s some great news. It seems that the platform will soon introduce the feature for users.
WhatsApp to allow chat history migration between Android and iOS

The news was revealed thanks to the discovery of the source code found on WhatsApp 22.2.74 beta for iOS. That being said, the process won’t be as easy as you’d think.

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It appears that the process will require you to use a cable or a private Wi-Fi connection instead of the conventional usage of services such as google Drive, iCloud, and the likes.
At the current moment, the only legit way to sync between your WhatsApp history between the two is by owning a Samsung device, where you’d transfer from an iPhone to a Samsung device through a cable and by using Samsung’s SmartSwitch app.
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Pokdepinion: The lack of ability to transfer chat history is definitely one of the reasons why some have refused to make the switch, at least from the people that I know. I guess it’s a good thing that this feature will be coming, giving consumers the flexibility to pick.
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HONOR Malaysia and ZUS Coffee Announces Partnership During 11.11

Good news, covfefe lovers and HONOR Fans! HONOR Malaysia has just announced that they will be partnering with ZUS Coffee in conjunction for this 11.11 sales period. The partnership is also in celebration of ZUS Coffee’s 1-year anniversary this November.

HONOR Malaysia x ZUS Coffee
It’s fitting that two trendy and youth focused brands like HONOR and ZUS Coffee join forces for this 11.11 sales as both the brands aim to bring something a little something extra when they purchase selected smartphones from the HONOR 9 series. The HONOR 9 Series includes the HONOR 9X Pro, 9X, 9X Lite, and the HONOR 9A.

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Earlier this year, the HONOR 9X series managed to sell over 10 million units worldwide since its initial release date of July 2019. While the brand’s latest smartphone, HONOR 9A enhances users’ experience with besar gila battery, storage and screen. You can check out our review of the HONOR 9A right here.
HONOR Malaysia will announce more details regarding this partnership soon, so stay tuned.
Pokdepinion: Free ZUS Coffee please HONOR! I like me some coffee.

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This is the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 — available with up to 1TB of storage!

If you want a peek at the Samsung Galaxy Note 9, this is what you want. The 30-second video, reveals some of the features of the new Galaxy Note 9, as well as the entirety of its blue body and yellow S Pen. Weird color combination, we know.

The Samsung Galaxy Note 9 will be available with up to 512GB of internal storage, with support for an additional 512GB microSD card. The line powerful all day battery points to a massive battery, probably at least 4000 mAh, to support the powerful chipset inside.

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The dual camera is going to feature asymmetric openings, and the fingerprint sensor is in the right place. You can actually spot the 3.5mm jack, so at least that is confirmed to be present in Samsung’s next flagship.
What I really find jarring is the color of the device and the S Pen. Seriously, Samsung? Anyways, the launch is just 6 days away, with sales expected to start as early as 24th August. With pricing expected to go up to RM5099, this may be the priciest Samsung smartphone ever.
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Pokdepinion: I find it insane to continue supporting the increasingly expensive Galaxy Note series.
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Hong Leong Bank Reveals “Bye-bye Cash. No Cash Cash Problem” Campaign

Hong Leong Bank hosted their Digital Day today, where they’ve revealed several promotions for consumers as well as SMEs. The campaign, which is called “Bye-Bye Cash. No Cash Cash Problem, starts from the 7th of July 2019.
Hong Leong Bank, or simply HLB, reveals that their customers are increasingly adopting their digital platform, thus aims for a cashless movement by providing a digital cashless ecosystem solutions.

To get into the cashless movement, HLB is piloting a collaboration with WeEat. Some of you might know it from WeChat. As you might expect, it will allow you to order, pay, and of course enjoy your meal without the hassle of queuing up. WeEat has been launched in DC Mall, Damansara City with selected vendors. If the pilot is deemed a success, they have said that there are plans to expand it to more vendors in the country.

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Other than that, they will be hosting several Cashless Promos across credit card and debit card products, both online and at their branches.
There’s also a cash back promo during their 7-Day Bye-Bye Cash Frenzy. You can make any eligible cashless transaction (minimum RM7) using HLB services and stand to get cash back, every hour of every day for seven days.
They’ve also partnered up with a host of brands and services to offer you benefits, discounts and more. This includes DirectD, Shopee, Taobao, Harvey Norman, and more.
Last but not least, you can grab exclusive one day online banking offers such as eFixed Deposit/-i at 4.07% p.a for 3 months with a minimum of RM10,000. You’ll also be able to enjoy a flat interest rate of 3.70% p.a when you apply for a Personal Loan/Financing-i on Connect Online Banking. Haven’t applied for your HLB credit card? You can do so online and enjoy 50% cash back up to RM700 on your weekend retail spend.
Pokdepinion: I wouldn’t mind having cash though in the first place..
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Death Stranding PC Release Date Confirmed – System Requirements Inside

DEATH STRANDING PC is coming on July 14th.
For any questions regarding the hardware requirements, the specs, etc, ask the official KJP account @KojiPro2015
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Hideo Kojima has announced the official Death Stranding PC release date on Twitter. Adding to that, he also shared more details on the game, particularly the system requirements for you to run the game in various settings.
Death Stranding will officially be coming to PC via Steam and Epic Games Store on 14th July 2020. It will be priced at USD $56.99 / RM239. You can pre-order the game at either digital storefronts from today onwards.

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As for the system requirements, we’ve listed them right below here.
Death Stranding PC System Requirements
Minimum Requirements (720p @ 30FPS)

CPU = Intel Core i5-3470 / AMD Ryzen 3 1200
GPU = GeForce GTX 1050 3GB / AMD Radeon RX560 4GB
RAM = 8GB
Storage = 80GB
DirectX = DX12
OS = Windows 10

Recommended (Full HD @ 30FPS)

CPU = Intel Core i5-4460 / AMD Ryzen 5 1400
GPU = GeForce GTX 1050 Ti 4GB / AMD Radeon RX570 4GB
RAM = 8GB
Storage = 80GB
DirectX = DX12
OS = Windows 10

Recommended (Full HD @ 60FPS)

CPU = Intel Core i7-3770 / AMD Ryzen 5 1600
GPU = GeForce GTX 1060 6GB / AMD Radeon RX590
RAM = 8GB
Storage = 80GB
DirectX = DX12
OS = Windows 10

In case you didn’t know what this game is about, check out the synopsis below here:
Death Stranding Synopsis
In the near future, mysterious explosions have rocked the planet, setting off a series of supernatural events known as the Death Stranding. With spectral creatures plaguing the landscape, and the planet on the verge of a mass extinction, it’s up to Sam Bridges to journey across the ravaged wasteland and save mankind from impending annihilation.
Once again, Death Stranding will officially be coming to PC via Steam and Epic Games Store on 14th July 2020.
We’ve reviewed the game already when it was out on the PS4. Check out review by clicking right here.
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Pokdepinion: Soon, PC gamers will get to experience the game that shook the world…and resulted in tons of memes online.
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Cooler Master Summer Summit 2021 lets you check out CM’s latest products virtually!

Cooler Master has just kicked off the Cooler Master Summer Summit 2021, a virtual showcase that lets you check out the latest and greatest stuff from them. The Summer Summit will be held on “Gather Town”. You can create your own customized 8-bit avatar to explore the 8-bit island Cooler Master created.
Members of the media, business representatives, content creators and the public can hang out, check out the products, meet Cooler Master employees and complete easter eggs to win prizes. This is your chance to experience a real-life tech show without having to step out from the comforts and safety of your home!
Cooler Master has already lined up a nice ensemble of products that you can check out in the Cooler Master Summit 2021:

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MasterBox NR200P in four new colors!

Cooler Master has refreshed the MasterBox NR200P in a number of ways. The first is four new colorways: Flamingo Pink, Carribean Blue, Sunset Orange and Nightshade Purple. The colors were chosen via a vote on Reddit, and they also represent Cooler Master’s new visual identity.
NR200P MAX streamlines your SFF building experience!

On top of the new colors, Cooler Master will also be releasing the NR200P MAX. The NR200P MAX will be the first of Cooler Master’s new line of MAX systems, which will come with customized thermal and power solutions for optimal performance in the platform. The NR200P MAX here comes with a 850W 80+ Gold PSU and a custom 280mm top-mounted AIO CPU cooling solution, complete with two pre-installed SickleFlow 140mm PWM fans.

The 280mm cooler is designed to maximize the cooling performance in the compact NR200P, and to ensure that it won’t clutter up your build, the tubes are of the ideal length and are pre-routed to simplify your build process. The cables are also redesigned to a shorter, more appropriate length, and combined with the use of the included splitter, the NR200P MAX enables you to get a nice, neat build with minimal effort.
Cooling
Hyper H6/H6DT pack six heatpipes to chill your CPU!

I mean, it is Cooler Master after all. No event would be complete without some new coolers. The new Hyper H6 and H6DT offer Cooler Master’s latest Xtra Dimensional Heat Pipe Direct Contact (XDHC) tech, which sees six coppers heatpipes in direct contact with your CPU IHS, promising optimal thermal transfer into the heatsink. The Hyper H6 is a single tower cooler, while the Hyper H6DT sports two banks of fins to dissipate the heat even faster.
MF120 Mobius Series

After the successful SF120R, Cooler Master has adopted the Ring Blade Design in more fans. The MF120 Mobius will offer the newer design with the ability for higher RPM, with the interconnected blades to improve static pressure and improve the rigidity to eliminate vibrations, lowering noise levels.

More fans with interconnected blades will also be debuting on the MasterLiquid PL240/PL360 Flux, which will feature an enhanced dual-chamber pump with refined flow and pressure to better cool your CPU.
Bling up your AIO tubing with the ARGB LED Tube Sleeve

Cooler Master has plenty of nice AIO CPU coolers, with various fans, radiators and pump designs. But the tubing is generally the same: a sleeved pipe. Well, the ARGB LED Tube Sleeve lets you customize that, with 30 ARGB LEDs in them for some stunning personalization and bling.
Power
XG Platinum for the enthusiasts

Cooler Master will also be showcasing the XG Platinum PSUs at the Cooler Master Summer Summit 2021. There’s the XG Platinum and XG Platinum Plus, with both offering similar features including full-modular cabling, 135mm silent fan, Smart Thermal Control and 100% Japanese capacitors. They are also among the first PSUs to meet the latest Intel ATX 12V v2.53 specifications.

The XG Platinum Plus offers an additional Information Display Panel and ARGB lighting, all of which are accessible with the MasterPlus+ software.
M1600/M2000 Platinum for extreme builds

Instead of offering more cool features, the M1600 and M2000 Platinum are power supplies designed to offer maximum performance at reasonable prices. You get up to an insane 18 8-pin PCIe power connectors for some massive multi-GPU configurations. Now while you think that “maximum performance at reasonable prices” will mean Cooler Master cut corners, you still get stuff like high-end all-Japanese capacitors, full-modular cabling, a 135mm silent fan and most importantly, 80+ Platinum certification.
Peripherals
MM730 and MM731 ultralight mice for palm users!
MM730
Cooler Master will also be showcasing their latest peripherals, namely the MM730 and MM731. While they were already seen earlier this year, you can take a closer look at them in the Cooler Master Summer Summit 2021. The MM730 and MM731 are quite similar in shape to the MM531 mice, making them perfect for palm grippers, but it now gets the ultra-light treatment, an upgraded 19000 DPI sensor, optical switches, and in the case of the MM731, wireless connectivity.
Cooler Master MM731
The MM730 weighs a mere 48g, while the MM731 weighs 59g, but with the latter, you not only get not only 2.4GHz wireless, but also Bluetooth 5.1 and wired connection mode. 59g, despite it packing a battery that can last a good 190 hours! The MM711, a much smaller, wired mouse with a holey shell weighs 60g! I definitely can’t wait to get my hands on one.
Finally the CK721, a dream keyboard from Cooler Master?

65% keyboards are becoming the next big thing in mechanical keyboards, and the CK721 is Cooler Master’s answer. They have actually teased this keyboard earlier this year too. The CK721 even comes with a customizable dial, which makes it look absolutely amazing. On top of being Cooler Master’s first 65% keyboard, the CK721 is also Cooler Master’s first keyboard that supports 2.4GHz on top of Bluetooth and wired connection.
Full-sized CK351 and CK352

We have already reviewed the CK351, so you can check out our thoughts on that. Meanwhile there’s the CK352 keyboard, which comes with a sleeker design. It looks very fancy, and there’s a cool LED lightbar on the sides of for some added ambience. Both are full-sized keyboards, so it is up to you depending on your preference of the aesthetics and also switches, as the CK351 comes with LK Dargo Optical switches, while the CK352 tout LC mechanical switches.
CMIO
Motion 1 and Hybrid 1 gaming chairs

The Motion 1 is a fancy looking chair. While the shape looks like a unique take on combining the racing seat aesthetics of gaming chairs and high-back office chairs, it actually has another trick up its sleeve. It was developed in collaboration with D-Box, adding a haptic engine under the chair that can provide for a 4D Cinema and Immersive gameplay at home.

The Hybrid 1 takes what Cooler Master has learned from making the Caliber series of gaming chairs and mashes the gaming-inspired design elements with some from the Ergo Chair, making a chair that is perfect for both gamers and professionals.
New flat gaming monitors!

Cooler Master also released a new range of monitors. Their first lineup consisted of two curved panels, but now those who prefer a flat panel also have options to choose from in Cooler Master’s new monitor lineup. There’s the GM27-FQS and GM32-FQ, two 1440p gaming monitors with 165Hz refresh rates. Meanwhile there’s also two new curved panels, the 240Hz FHD GM27-CFX and 144Hz WQHD GM34-CWQ, for more immersive gameplay.
GamePod for maximum immersion

Cooler Master appears to still be interested in making the GamePod. While we saw it first at Computex 2019, it appears to have received a few more ARGB accents, as well as a huge Cooler Master emblem behind the monitor mount. The GamePod also features an upgraded ergonomic recliner with adjustable head rest, lumbar support and footrest to make it yours. Make sure to check it out in the Cooler Master Summer Summit 2021!
StreamEnjin lets you stream on the go, conveniently!

I honestly didn’t expect Cooler Master to bring this product to the world. For streamers who have been streaming at a fixed location, this might not be the most important tool. But for those who have to stream away from homebase, the StreamEnjin can be a lifesaver. It’s an all-in-one livestream mixer that lets you edit and switch your inputs, all from the StreamEnjin’s deck. You can also create overlays with the iPad app, letting you create really professional streams without having to lug your streaming PC with you.
There will also be plenty more products that weren’t listed here, so make sure to check out the Cooler Master Summer Summit 2021 for yourself! You can check it out here:
Cooler Master Summer Summit 2021!
Pokdepinion: I am definitely looking forward to the MM731 and SK721. Time to declutter my desk by going wireless!
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Alienware Command Center Not Launching? Here’s How to Fix It

Recently, we received a review unit for the Alienware Aurora R9 gaming desktop. For some odd reason, the Alienware Command Center had trouble running. Apparently, this is a known issue for a variety of Alienware products, both laptops and desktops.
After some tinkering around, I discovered how to fix it and get it up and running. In essence, you have to reinstall the Alienware Command Center software but it’s not as straightforward as it sounds. Here’s a step-by-step guide on what you need to do:
Step-by-Step Guide

Uninstall Alienware Command Center from Program and FeaturesWindows 8 / 8.1 / 10: Right-click on the lower left-hand side of the screenWindows 7: Click Start > Control Panel > Programs and featuresLaunch the Run Command + R on the customer’s keyboardWindows 8 / 8.1 / 10: Right-click on the lower left-hand side of the screenWindows 7: Click Start > RunType %appdata% and press EnterDelete any Alienware Folder. If the folder is not there just continue.Type %programdata% and press EnterDelete any Alienware Folder. If the folder is not there just continue.Go To C:\Program Files\Alienware\Older versions of command center will be under C:\Program Files (x86), please check both folders.Delete the Command Center Folder OnlyGo to the Documents Folder (My Documents on Win 7)Delete the AlienFX and Alienware TactX FoldersLaunch the Run CommandType regeditSearch the following registry key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\AlienwareDelete the following folders only: (Some of these may not be present, just delete the ones present)AlienFXMediaPluginAlienware AlienFXCCPluginsCommand CenterSearch the following registry key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\WOW6432Node\AlienwareDelete the following folders only (Some of these may not be present, just delete the ones present):AlienFXMediaPluginAlienware AlienFXCommand CenterRestart the PCDownload and install the latest Alienware Command Center version by clicking right here.
It’s worth noting that there may be additional modules of the software that you need to download to have the full functionality. One such module is the OC Controls software. If it still doesn’t work, you may have issues related to Microsoft Visual C++ runtime components.

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Pokde Picks: 5 Awesome Games to Look Out For in November 2018

Spyro Reignited Trilogy

Every gamer’s favourite purple dragon is making a comeback in Spyro Reignited Trilogy. The game is a 3D platformer and a collection of remasters consisting of the original three Spyro games which first released on the PlayStation between the year 1998 and 2000. Those three games are Spyro the Dragon, Spyro 2: Ripto’s Rage, and Spyro: Year of the Dragon.

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Players will get to relive their adventures with the iconic purple dragon as he saves the dragon race, take down the villainous Ripto, and retrieve all the stolen dragon eggs from various worlds. While the compilation will contain all three games, only the first game will be available in physical form. The remaining two games will have to be downloaded as an in-game update for the PlayStation 4.
Fun fact, while Spyro Reignited Trilogy is being a called a remaster, that is not exactly an accurate description. Instead of taking the game’s existing assets and making them look better, Spyro Reignited Trilogy was built from the ground up. This means that every single thing in the compilation had to be recreated again and the developers made sure to make it as accurate as possible.
Spyro Reignited Trilogy will be coming exclusively to the PlayStation 4 on 13th November 2018.
 Fallout 76

The prequel to the previous mainline entries to the Fallout series, Fallout 76 is an action role-playing game by Bethesda Game Studios. It is set in an alternate version of history and takes place in the year 2102, 25 years after a nuclear war that devastated the Earth.
The player character is a resident of Vault 76, a fallout shelter that was built in West Virginia to house America’s best and brightest minds. The player character exits the Vault on “Reclamation Day” as part of a plan to re-colonize the Wasteland. Unlike previous entries, Fallout 76 has a bigger emphasis on online multiplayer in this huge open world environment.
Fun fact, Fallout 76 utilizes a modified version of Bethesda’s game engine, the Creation Engine, which was made to accommodate multiplayer gameplay. This new game engine also resulted in Fallout 76 having roughly sixteen times more details than a regular Creation Engine game due to its accurate terrain mapping, rendering process, and integration of new lighting models.
Fallout 76 will be coming to the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC on 14th November 2018.
Overkill’s The Walking Dead

Arguably the most highly-anticipated adaptations of The Walking Dead series, Overkill’s The Walking Dead is a first-person shooter game based on the comics of the series. Set in Washington D.C., after an outbreak has brought the dead back to life, players will take on the role of four people brought together by necessity and the willingness to do whatever it takes to stay alive; Aidan, Maya, Grant, and Heather.
Players will have to cooperate with the other people in the team to explore the capital after the outbreak and discover what has truly happened. Not only that, you will have to gather loot, supplies, and other survivors in order to survive in this post-apocalyptic world. However, players will have to tread lightly as even the slightest of sounds can attract the dead.
Fun fact, while Overkill’s The Walking Dead will be based on the comics, the development studio was given the opportunity to interpret the source material and create the game as they see fit. The creator of the comics, Robert Kirkman, was also involved in the game’s production. As such, we may see events that are unique to the game itself.
Overkill’s The Walking Dead will be coming to PC on 6th November 2018 and sometime next year for the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One.
 Battlefield V

The sequel to one of the most popular shooters today, Battlefield V is a first-person shooter game by Electronic Arts. The game will continue on the story from Battlefield 1 by focusing on a never-before-seen portrayal of World War II. From paratrooper assaults to tank warfare, charge into pivotal battles in the early days of the war viewed from a brand new perspective.
Battlefield V will also include the Grand Operations mode and Firestorm mode. Grand Operations will focus on matches taking place in multiple stages to simulate a campaign from the war. Firestorm on the other hand is the series’ take on the popular Battle Royale mode which was made popular by games like Fortnite and PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds.
Fun fact, the Battlefield V announcement trailer was met with heavy criticism for a lack of historical accuracy and authenticity, particularly on the use of weapons, prosthetics, and body art. The game’s Executive Producer, Aleksander Grøndal, went on Twitter to explain that the team has “always put fun over authenticity” when it comes to creating their games.
Battlefield V will be coming to the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC on 20th November 2018.
The Quiet Man

One of the newest titles by Square Enix which was first teased at E3 2018, The Quiet Man is a story-driven cinematic action adventure game set in New York City. Players take on the role of Dane, a deaf man who is searching for a mysterious masked man with regards to a kidnapping of a songstress. All of the events in the game is said to take place within a single night.
Unlike most other games, players will be experiencing the game just as the character does; with very little distinct audio and no subtitles to aid the players. Players will then have to make up their own interpretation of the story as you search for the masked man.  This could even lead to unique experiences with every time you play again from scratch.
Fun fact, The Quiet Man has a bigger focus on narrative as opposed to actual gameplay, similar to Telltale Games. As such, the game length isn’t expected to be lengthy. In fact, developer Square Enix has gone on record to say that the game can be completed in one sitting.
The Quiet Man will be coming to the PlayStation 4 and PC on 1st November 2018.
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With the Exynos 2100 putting up quite a good fight against the Snapdragon 888, many consumers grew more excited to see if Qualcomm’s mobile SoC could finally be dethroned in the future. Now, a tipster has claimed that the upcoming Exynos 2200 will beat the Snapdragon 895.
Tipster Claims Exynos 2200 Will Beat Snapdragon 895

CPU:
A15 > Exynos 2200 > Snapdragon 895
GPU:
Exynos 2200 > A15 > Snapdragon 895
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It appears that the Exynos 2200 SoC has surfaced on 3DMark’s Wild Life benchmark with a score of 8,134. which is easily higher than the Snapdragon 888. Interestingly, a tipster claimed that it will also beat the next Qualcomm flagship SoC, which is currently labeled as the Snapdragon 895.
This tidbit was given by @TheGalox_ on Twitter, who claims that Samsung’s next flagship SoC will be stronger than the Snapdragon 895 in both CPU and GPU performance. He also mentioned that it will have better GPU performance than the Apple A15 chip, although it loses in CPU performance.
With that being said however, do take this information with a grain of salt. We have no supporting data that can back up these claims but we will report more on this as soon as information becomes available so stay tuned.
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Pokdepinion: Given previous claims of Exynos beating Snapdragon and it never came true, I would take this with a grain of salt. However, if there was ever a time that it could actually happen, next year seems to be the best chance yet.
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Google and Apple are going to track you in case you get COVID-19

One of the most effective methods we have to prevent the spread of COVID-19 is to quickly identify close contacts of infected patients and get them screened as soon as possible. To help in that effort, Google and Apple will be introducing a joint effort to track your movement and identify people in close proximity to you via Bluetooth, so if anyone near you or you are positive for COVID-19, public health officials can quickly contact you or the people who were near you.
The API will be developed in a collaboration between Apple and Google, ensuring interoperability between Android and iOS devices. The API is scheduled for a May 2020 launch, with both companies releasing the API for use in apps from public health authorities. Apple and Google will further their efforts by building a Bluetooth-based contact tracing platform, which should bake the functionality directly into Android and iOS, allowing you to opt in for the contact tracing even without specific apps.
For those worried about your privacy, Google and Apple has promised that user privacy and security (are) central to the design. They also pledged the following:

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Privacy, transparency, and consent are of utmost importance in this effort, and we look forward to building this functionality in consultation with interested stakeholders. We will openly publish information about our work for others to analyze.
Regardless of everyone’s distrust towards the government and the massive corporations, I do believe it is time to drop the tinfoil hats as COVID-19 isn’t going to go away by burning 5G towers. If you are still afraid, the contact tracing requires you to opt-in, so Google and Apple won’t be tracking you any more than they usually would if you decide to opt out of it.
Pokdepinion: The API should make it easier to contain any future pandemics, which would inevitably happen.
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HUAWEI Introduce MediaPad T3 7 – An Affordable Tablet!

HUAWEI has announce today of the release of their latest smart tablet, the MediaPad T3 7, which is now available for purchase.
HUAWEI MediaPad T3 7

The new tablet from HUAWEI features a 7-inch IPS display (resolution at 1024 x 600 HD) with a narrow 6.1mm bezel design where users can enjoy a large viewing experience, at an affordable price. Running on EMUI 7.0, which is based of Android 6.0 Marshmallow, it is powered by a 1.3GHz quad-core Spreadtrum SC7731G processor.

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In terms of storage, it packs a 2GB RAM which is paired with 16GB of internal memory, which is expandable up to 128GB through microSD. It features a camera (2MP) on both front and back of the tablet. For connectivity, it uses 2.4GHz Wi-Fi, for you to connect to the internet. The MediaPad T3 7 packs a 4100mAh battery under the hood.
The tablet also comes with the Kids Garden application, so you can worry less on your kids using the tablet. It allows parents/guardian to adjust the usage duration of the device and provide information in a parent-supervised environment, while not disturbing their activities and play time.
HUAWEI MediaPad T3 7 is priced at RM499. Available in Grey, you can purchase the tablet at your nearest HUAWEI Experience Stores and Display Zones.
Pokdepinion: Well, the specs aren’t impressive to say the least. Then again, looking at the price, I guess it’s okay for light usage. Quite curious on why they packed the 2MP camera though.
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Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2021 Trailer Reaches 100M Views On YouTube

The new Samsung Galaxy 2021 Unpacked Official Trailer, which was launched on July 28, shows the progression of mobile technology over the years, illustrating that change is not only unavoidable, but often for the better, and emphasises that once we experience better, we can never go back. On August 4, the Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2021 Official Trailer surpassed 100 million views on YouTube.
Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2021 Trailer hits 100 million views
With the new Galaxy device premiering at Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2021, the film challenges the existing quo, claiming that after a decade of incremental advancements to the smartphone, which all increasingly look and perform the same, it’s time for users to “get ready to unfold” something drastically better. Watch the trailer down below:

In line with this, TikTok launched the #UnfoldChallenge, a consumer-focused social campaign, on July 28. The ad, which includes BTS, Millie Bobby Brown, and seven global influencers, raises consumer expectations and encourages engagement. As of August 4, the campaign’s video views on TikTok totalled 184 million.

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The Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2021 event will be streaming online this coming Wednesday (11 August 2021) at 10PM Malaysian Time. The event can be watched online through the Samsung Malaysia YouTube channel, Samsung Malaysia Facebook page, Samsung Malaysia official website and Samsung Malaysia Newsroom.
You may also register your interest here to be eligible to receive an RM300 Samsung e-voucher to spend after pre-ordering the next Galaxy!
Pokdepinion: Wow 100 million views. That’s by no means an easy feat. Congrats Samsung for reaching that kind of views and I’ll definitely be looking forward to seeing what’s in store at the Unpacked event.
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Google Search May 2023 Recap: Here’s What Malaysians Were Searching Last Month

Google Malaysia has just published a top 10 list of most searched terms in May 2023 – including the ever-exciting badminton tournaments, Coldplay’s concert announcements, and more. Here’s the list:

Malaysia Masters 2023

Badminton tournaments heads back to our homeland – and Malaysians witnessed exciting matches throughout, including the valiant effort made by “PearThin” pair in their quest to the top step of the podium. The tournament concluded with both men’s and women’s doubles clinching silver medals.

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Brentford vs Man City / Leeds United vs Tottenham Hotspur / Southampton vs Liverpool

As 2022-23 Premier League season comes to a close, Malaysians watched these final matches and eventually sees Manchester City winning its third consecutive title.

Barcelona vs Mallorca

This final La Liga match saw league powerhouse Barcelona winning 3-0 against Mallorca, with Ansu Fati scoring two goals to clinch the league title.

Sudirman Cup 2023

The biennial mixed team badminton competition ran between May 14 and 21 in Suzhou, where the host, China, won the title of champion.

Coldplay Malaysia

Coldplay’s first ever concert date in Malaysia this November began ticket sales on May 16 and 17, which had fans flooding to buy them and selling out the show almost immediately.

Selamat Hari Guru

Teachers’ Day on May 16 had students and the nation alike celebrating educators with well-wishes.

JDT vs Penang

This quarter-final match between Johor and Penang in the Malaysia FA Cup resulted in a dominant 5-0 victory for Johor, continuing their winning streak.

 Fast X

The 10th Fast and Furious film (not counting Hobbs & Shaw, that is) marks an action-packed milestone for the franchise, alongside plenty of cameos and new recruits like Brie Larson and Jason Momoa.

Polis Evo 3

The third instalment of this hit Malaysian action-comedy film series about a police team beats records at the box office previously set by earning RM 16 million in just 4 days.

LIMA 2023

This biennial exhibition, held between May 23 and 27, is the largest maritime and aerospace exhibition in Asia-Pacific and includes an airshow by RMAF pilots that is rarely seen elsewhere.
Pokdepinion: Malaysian Masters has produced some truly exciting matches.
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Digi adds unlimited access to TikTok and Instagram to the Pakej Data Khas Belia

If you are between the ages of 12 to 24 years old, and you love TikTok and Instagram, you are in luck! Digi has just beefed up their Pakej Data Khas Belia with unlimited access to the popular social media apps. The plan which was previously exclusive for students, is now available for youths between the ages of 12 to 24 years old.
The plan is priced at a low RM20 per month, and it is available from now until 31st October. Along with the 15GB of high-speed internet, the 30-day unlimited access to TikTok and Instagram gives youths some entertainment, or even learn new things from the short and catchy videos that’s available on both platforms.

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The Pakej Data Khas Belia is available to existing Digi customers via the MyDigi app or via the *128# menus. You can also sign up for it at Digi Stores, Digi Store online or any Digi authorized dealers and get a free SIM. You can find out more about the Digi Pakej Data Khas Belia here.
Pokdepinion:  I guess at least now their use of those apps won’t eat into their quota that they need to access their real learning apps?
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Arkham Knight patch coming August

Batman: Arkham Knight which has been pulled from Steam since June will be receiving a patch sometime in August. The patch will correct some issues currently affecting PC users in an effort to make the game a bit more playable, though exact details are currently unknown as the patch has yet to be finalized. The bad news is it is only an interim update and isn’t the final fix. This comes just a few days after an internal Warner Bros email leaked, suggesting that the game would not be up to scratch until September at the earliest.
Many complained the game was poorly optimized and when it did run well, it was buggy. Here is a video of how badly it ran by Rock, Paper, Shotgun.

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As an update, Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment, Rocksteady and our partners are targeting an interim patch update for existing players to be released in August. This update will address many of the issues we listed in our June 27 update. We will provide additional details as we finalize that interim patch over the coming weeks.
We would like to thank you for your continued patience and invaluable feedback. We are continuing to monitor and listen for any additional issues and are driving towards a full update for everyone as quickly as we possibly can.
A list of the identified bugs are here.

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Pokdepinion: Poorly optimized games are the bane of all gamers. We buy hardware hoping that the games we play will fully utilize the performance properly, not waste it because it was not thoroughly cooked before release. Hopefully the patch coming makes it playable for those who bought the game early or got it free. For the fans of the Batman franchise who still haven’t gotten the game, they may have to wait longer until it is available for purchase again.

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Facebook Halts Instagram Kids Progress Due To Concerns

You might have heard before that Facebook, who owns Instagram was working into introducing a ‘Kids version’ of Instagram. Ever since the news went out, it has gotten critics from the public. Now, they’ve announced that they are halting the idea, at least for now.
Instagram Kids development paused

The app that’s catered for children was revealed back in March this year where Instagram themselves had confirmed of the development. Of course, it raised concerns ranging from rights organizations to mental health groups.

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Instagram says the app is a dedicated service for children and intends to spread the idea that the app is a “good and necessary thing”.
Despite of their decision to pause the development, they’ve revealed that we may still see the app in the future. Revealed in a blog post, Instagram head Adam Mosseri has said that Instagram Kids is “the right thing to do”. He adds that the app would be different from the standard version but will come with ads.
Our intention is not for this version to be the same as Instagram today. Parents can supervise the time their children spend on the app and oversee who can message them, who can follow them, and who they can follow.
Adam Mosseri, head of Instagram
To top it off, he has said that critics are wrong to see the project as a failed idea seeing that it faces a halt. Instead, he claims that they are working with parents, policymakers and more to showcase the “value and need” for the app.
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Pokdepinion: No and no. Honestly I don’t think that children should be on apps such as Instagram anyways. But then again, that’s just me. I feel so old just by saying that..
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Samsung Galaxy S24 Could Be Powered by Exynos 2400

As anticipation builds for the release of Samsung’s upcoming flagship phones, the Galaxy S24 series, details about the chips powering these devices continue to emerge. While it remains uncertain whether the Galaxy S24 will rely on a combination of Snapdragon and Exynos chipsets like its predecessors, one thing is clear: the silicons in the S24 will be all-new and offer superior performance compared to the Galaxy S23’s Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 “for Galaxy” chip. As we edge closer to 2024, more information is surfacing about these future chips, shedding light on their capabilities.
Samsung Galaxy S24 Series Getting Exynos 2400 and Snapdragon 8 Gen 3?

A recent rumour claims to have uncovered additional details about Qualcomm’s forthcoming chip, tentatively known as the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3. According to the rumour, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 will feature a 1+5+2 CPU core configuration, deviating from the previously rumoured 1+2+3+2 core setup. Unfortunately, the source (@UniverseIce) does not specify which CPU cores the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 will utilize, and details regarding CPU frequencies remain unknown at this time.

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For reference, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 boasts a 1+2+2+3 CPU configuration, incorporating a mix of Cortex-X3, Cortex-A715, Cortex-A710, and Cortex-A510 cores.Another intriguing aspect of the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chip, as per the latest rumour, is its reported 10MB of L3 cache. This is an upgrade from the 8MB of L3 cache found in the existing Snapdragon 8 Gen 2. L3 cache is a specialized memory bank integrated into the CPU, designed to enhance performance by reducing the need for the CPU to access data from RAM, thereby accelerating processes.
In addition, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC is said to feature the Adreno 750 graphics chip, which is expected to offer significantly improved performance compared to the Adreno 740 found in the current generation. Overall, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chip has the potential to maintain the efficiency of its predecessor while delivering enhanced performance across various aspects.

Then there’s the possibility of it being powered by the Exynos 2400 in selected regions. While details are unconfirmed, existing info suggests that the Exynos 2400 will have a new RDNA2-based GPU with 6WGP, and it’s said to have four times more compute units than the Xclipse 920 from the Exynos 2200. Apart from that, it’s said to have a 10-core CPU consisting on one Cortex-X4 Prime, two Cortex-A720, Cortex-A720 with lower clock speeds, and four energy efficient Cortex-A520 cores.
Samsung is anticipated to unveil the Galaxy S24 flagship series in early 2024. However, considering the possibility of Samsung hosting its next Unpacked event earlier than usual in 2023, it is too early to predict the exact launch plans for the Galaxy S24 next year. Nevertheless, most markets are expected to receive variants powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chip.
As excitement continues to build around the Galaxy S24, tech enthusiasts and Samsung fans eagerly await further updates and official announcements from the company. Stay tuned for more information as the Galaxy S24’s release draws nearer.
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Pokdepinion: I’m personally okay with either chip if they are reliable enough for daily use. If it saps the battery life or gives too much heat, that’s when we’re gonna have problems but let’s give them a chance.
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All Apple iPad Models to Use USB-C Moving Forward

All Apple iPad Models to Use USB-C

We’re set to see a big change with the entire Apple iPad lineup as the base model that’s coming this Fall 2022 is also reportedly making a move to USB-C, ditching the Lightning port behind. Previously, the use of USB-C was limited to the Pro, Air, and Mini models.
Apart from that, the new base model iPad is said to be powered by the Apple A14 Bionic, which is the same chip powering the iPad Air as well as the iPhone 12 series. Apart from that, we can expect a Retina display with the same resolution as the latest Air model, and 5G support for the ones with cellular network support.

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There is a chance that the base model iPad will see a slight redesign, squaring off the edges, in order to match better with their other offerings, but nothing has been confirmed yet. There is also no word on whether it will come with Apple Pencil support. Given the changes, and potentially more to come, we do expect it to be pricier compared to its predecessors at launch.
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Pokdepinion: Hopefully, this is a sign that Apple is slowly but surely moving all of their devices to USB-C. This will make life so much easier given how widespread the use of it is compared to Lightning.
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Power Your Passion and #MakeItYours with Cooler Master!

Cooler Master, a leader in design and manufacturing computer components and peripherals, today launched a campaign to ‘Power Your Passion’. The campaign encourages individuals from diverse backgrounds to pursue their passion, whether 3D Animation, Stop Motion, Virtual Reality, Modding, Design, Gaming, Overclocking, etc. Cooler Master encourages everyone to share their passion by posting their images to social media #MakeItYours and to inspire others.

“We believe every individual has a desire to make something for fun or work. It is essential for us to honor that passion,” said Raymen Wu, Global Marketing Director. “We all know people create incredible things through PCs that they built themselves. This campaign furthers our vision of Make It Yours by reaching out to the community and giving them a voice to share their passion”.

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Powering 3D Animation

A self-professed “tech nerd,” Jyunwei Huang spent long hours honing his 3D design chops, and he has always found the inner workings of software and computers easy.

He assembles and puts together all of his colleagues PCs, each one made specially to support 3D rendering and special effects composition at Studio 411. They are constructed around the massive storage, graphics and processing demands needed to reduce time during the 3D animation process. He handles the heat load with a MasterLiquid Pro 240, suiting his preference for liquid cooling. The MasterWatt Maker 1200 gives him a buffer for intensive rendering without worrying about tripping the power. The MasterCase Maker 5 provides the flexibility to upgrade his components quickly, something which Jyunwei often does.

Check out his system and read his story here.

Powering Stop Motion Animation
To bring ideas to life, John Huang painstakingly learned stop motion animation from scratch, with the internet his sole guide. John has the unique ability to ‘film’ his photo sequences without any aid from automated equipment, marking or software.

He does it entirely from memory. But he needs a workhorse PC to bring his photos to life, together with a strong dose of After Effects. And his workhorse really takes a beating.

“At my workstation, I am constantly loading my PCs so parts wear out quickly. I need parts that can keep up with the demand while being able to quickly swap as I upgrade.” The MasterCase Maker 5 allows John to save time on his frequent reconfigurations, and the 1200 watts on the MasterWatt Maker 1200 is enough to cover him however hard he runs his components.

He manages his CPU load by sticking with a MasterAir Maker 8 as he feels more comfortable with an air cooler. Check out his system and read his story here.

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