RAM and SSD prices to drop by up to 15% by Q4 2020

Planning on an upgrade for your system? Well, you might want to hold out a bit. Barring any untoward incidents befalling the factories, RAM and SSD prices are expected to drop by up to 15% in the next quarter, due to an oversupply of NAND and DRAM-based products.
This oversupply is reportedly the result of data centers and enterprise customers stockpiling RAM and storage in fears of a shortage happening due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This resulted in lower demand from them in the coming months, thus there’s an excess of supply in the market right now, and hence the declining prices.
The price decline is expected to continue into 2021 as well, which is always great news for consumers. With that said, it is disastrous for manufacturers. Manufacturers are already cutting back on production to try and stall the price decline. Part of the issue with SSD prices is also allegedly due to improved yields with higher density 128-layer 3D NAND.

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Regardless, if you are looking to snag yourself a new SSD or a new kit of RAM, you might want to take a chance and check on the prices in the coming months. You might just save yourself some money that way.
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Pokdepinion: I guess I will wait and see… I do need a new pair of RAM sticks for my PC…
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Insta360 ONE RS 1-Inch Leica 360 Edition Coming to Malaysia for RM3,599

Insta360 ONE RS 1-Inch Leica 360 Edition Coming to Malaysia

Recently, the Insta360 ONE RS 1-Inch Leica 360 Edition was launched. In case you might be interested, it will indeed be making its way to Malaysia as some retailers here have already started offering pre-orders for the new camera.
From what we know, the price here in Malaysia is set at RM3,599 and they are expected to arrive sometime later this month. For those of you who aren’t aware, the Insta360 ONE RS 1-Inch Leica 360 Edition is a new 360 camera co-developed with Leica and features up to 6K resolution 360° video recording capabilities. You can also take up to 21MP pictures as well.

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The camera itself is designed to work with the Insta360 modular components and bases, like the one from the original ONE RS. You are expected to get a vertical grip bracket, a core module with LCD screen and microSD slot, and a battery module. You can easily mount it on a tripod or monopod via the 1.4-inch screw mount on the grip. Despite its modularity, it’s said to be quite secure with a water resistance rating of IPX3.
If you’re interested in the Insta360 ONE RS 1-Inch Leica 360 Edition, you can pre-order it on Shopee, Lazada, and Shashinki.
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Pokdepinion: I personally don’t have much use for this at the moment since I’m not travelling much yet but when the time comes, I might just consider it.
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Diablo 4 Developers Encourage Players to Take Breaks Between Seasons

Diablo 4 has been out for just over a month, providing players with an expansive gaming experience. However, for dedicated Diablo veterans who have already reached the maximum level and completed all available content, the development team at Blizzard has a unique piece of advice: “Take a break and play something else.” This suggestion sparked a discussion around the decision to lock seasonal content to fresh characters, aiming to create a cycle that encourages players to return to the game with each new season.
Run Out of Things to Do in Diablo 4? Take a Break

Blizzard’s associate game director, Joseph Piepora, encourages players to avoid burnout by taking breaks from Diablo 4 once they have achieved their goals and completed the content they deem important. The team believes that stepping away from the game for a period allows players to return when a new season begins, bringing fresh experiences and exciting content.

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Rod Fergusson, the general manager of Diablo, further explains that seasons provide a fresh start for all players, fostering a sense of community and shared progression. It ensures that regardless of playtime, everyone can have a starting point together.

News of Blizzard’s advice has sparked a Reddit thread, where players express differing opinions on the matter. Some individuals are discontented, interpreting Blizzard’s suggestion as an acknowledgment of the game lacking sufficient content or being released unfinished. Conversely, others view it as a healthy mentality that promotes a balanced approach to gaming. They cite examples from other successful games, such as Final Fantasy 14, where the director, Yoshi-P, has made similar comments.
Despite the ongoing discussion, Diablo 4’s upcoming Season of the Malignant is set to release on July 20. This season will introduce new challenges centered around a growing rot within Sanctuary, bringing stronger creatures affected by a mysterious plague. Players can expect new enemies, a formidable boss encounter, exciting new builds, and a 100-tier battle pass, offering fresh content for those eager to delve back into the world of Diablo 4.
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Pokdepinion: Blizzard’s advice for Diablo 4 players to take breaks between seasons showcases their commitment to ensuring a balanced and enjoyable gaming experience. By encouraging players to step away and explore other games before returning to Diablo 4 for each new season, the development team aims to prevent burnout and keep the gameplay experience fresh. While opinions on this approach vary among the player community, the upcoming Season of the Malignant promises exciting content and challenges, giving players something to look forward to.
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Malaysia’s eGames Festival Moves to Its Climax; HotShotz 2017 Happening this Weekend

HotShotz is the latest in increasing number of events catering to the booming eGames ecosystem in the country.
HotShotz 2017 Moves to Its Climax

After 5 rounds of fierce qualifiers hosted by 5 different universities, Malaysia’s eGames festival, HotShotz 2017, is now gearing up for its grand finale where over 250 finalists, all amateurs, from 7 game titles will come together on July 22-23 to compete to be the winners and hopefully move on to be the next international eSports stars from Malaysia.

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Sony Interactive Entertainment Singapore (SIES), as the Console Games Partner provided 25 PS4 consoles for HotShotz 2017 while Acer provided 30 gaming PCs and 20 gaming monitors, as the Main Sponsor.
Jeffrey Lai, Acer Malaysia’s Product Manager, said:
Acer is dedicated in developing products that push boundaries. Our flagship gaming laptop – the Predator 21 X is one such example. That is why we are extremely excited to showcase Acer’s gaming products, especially the Predator series to gaming fans and enthusiasts at the Hotshotz eGames Festival. The Predator gaming series offers a new level of gaming experience with its aggressive design and powerful features.
Teoh Wah Keong, Marketing Manager of SIES, said:
We see HotShotz as a platform to reach out to esports youth audience in Malaysia due to their on-ground events in local campuses. It has been very encouraging to see players competing to be the best in competitive PlayStation 4 titles like Street Fighter V, PES 2017 (Winning Eleven 2017) and Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare.
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Meanwhile, encouraged by the number of participants and level of interest that HotShotz 2017 has garnered so far, Digital News Asia founder, Karamjit Singh said, “we would like to continue to play a key role in speeding up the pace of development of Malaysia’s eGames ecosystem by organising more events like HotShotz.”
While there is no data yet on the entire Malaysian eGames, ecosystem, according to estimates, the Malaysian video games market was worth RM1.26 billion (US$293 million) in 2015. This is an increase of +30.9% from 2014, making Malaysia the 26th largest games market in the world and the third largest in Southeast Asia.

Malaysia is also home to a mixture of around 50 international studios, local outsourcing studios and independent studios. Among them are Codemasters Malaysian Studio which handles the artwork for some of their biggest titles including DiRT 4, GRID 2, Micro Machines World series and F1 2017.
Streamline Studios, an independent Dutch outsourcing and game developing studio has also set-up a studio right in the heart of Kuala Lumpur. The company has been providing digital content outsourcing services for AAA and mobile titles for 15 years including several platinum selling hits like Gears of War, Unreal Tournament and Ghost Recon. The Malaysian team also worked on franchises such as Street Fighter V and Final Fantasy XV.

What’s Happening at HotShotz 2017?
Positioned as Malaysia’s leading eGames Festival, HotShotz 2017 has 6 components to it:

eSports competition
Game Publishers Showcase
Indie Games Showcase
Cosplay Competition
PC Modding
VR Showcase
Lucky Draw*

It was this broad ecosystem approach of HotShotz that attracted the Malaysian Digital Economy Corporation as a sponsor.

MDEC’s Director of Creative Content & Technologies Division, Hasnul Hadi Samsudin, said:
The gaming market in Malaysia is experiencing tremendous growth and there is a strong push to have Malaysia become the regional game hub for Southeast Asia. MDEC is working on various initiatives to build a gaming ecosystem and our partnership with HotShotz provides a platform to not only bring out talent in our young gamers but also for our 10 independent game publishers to showcase their games, at the finals.
With one of the clear gaming trends in SEA being the move to mobile, Digi Telecommunications Sdn Bhd, has strongly staked a position as being the ideal partner for gamers on the go.
Michael Chung, Digi’s Head of Games, said:
We are delighted to be one of the sponsors for Hotshotz. Tournaments like this bring out the best in Malaysian gamers and we are excited to be a big part of it. We hope to unearth more local eSports champions who may someday join the ranks of great teams that have come on-board to partner Digi as they dominate the international gaming scene.
Stressing Digi’s commitment to providing great user experiences for gamers through its consistent high-speed 4G Plus network, Chung also highlights that Digi aims to provide easy and affordable ways for gamers to get the most of out of their gaming experience.

Studio Manager, Andre Stiegler said:
Codemasters is excited to have a presents at HotShotz. We are looking forwards to show our latest releases to the guest and visitors.
HotShotz would not have been possible without the strong support from KDU University College which came in as Venue Host when Hotshotz was still an idea germinating, back in Sept 2016. And just as Digi’s Chung and MDEC’s Hasnul pointed out, to KDU as well, it is all about the talent.
KDU University College’s Tan Chin Ike, Head of School for its School of Computing & Creative Media said:
One of my biggest objectives is to create a critical mass of skilled game development talent for this growing industry as well as to support the other areas within this field. This includes creating awareness, and visibility about the growth, opportunities and career options in this industry. Malaysia needs to achieve this critical mass of skilled quality talents fast, as without it, it is difficult to find support, retain talent and attach international visibility and credibility.
We hope that by supporting HotShotz, we can spark interest in young talented Malaysians in this field and also create an awareness for this industry that goes beyond just creating games or playing them.
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HotShotz is supported by Main Sponsor Predator, which is Acer’s gaming brand, co-sponsors Digi, the Malaysian Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) and Sony Interactive Entertainment Hong Kong Limited Singapore Branch (SIES). KDU University College is the Venue Host, VR Lab is the VR Partner, TP-Link is the Networking Partner and Lazada Malaysia is the e-Commerce Partner. The media partner is Astro’s eGames channel, eGG Network, and Indonesian media site, vivo.co.id.

Lucky Draw
Only those who purchase the two-day ticket will also be eligible for the lucky draw with a PS4 Pro console, three units of Predator gaming mouse, a gaming chair and some VR for mobile headsets as the prizes. HotShotz tickets can be bought at Lazada Malaysia through the special page they have set up.
Positioned as Malaysia’s leading eGames Festival, HotShotz has 6 components to it:

eSports competition
Strictly for amateurs, with a total of seven games, both PC and console players who fancy themselves to be the next Malaysian world champion, should pencil in HotShotz as their breakout debut on to the main stage. The main event will see over 250 finalists competing to be winners in the following games:

Counter Strike (on the PC)
Street Fighter V (PlayStation 4)
Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare (PlayStation 4)
Overwatch (PC)
PES 2017 (Winning Eleven 2017) (PlayStation 4)
Dota2 (PC)
Tekken 7 – (PlayStation 4)

Game Publishers Showcase
Various game titles will be available for visitors to enjoy in the free to play area with Sony Interactive Entertainment Hong Kong Limited Singapore Branch (SIES) and Codemasters will also be having a booth presence.

Indie Games Showcase
All the big games started out small and here, through the showcase presenter, MDEC, 10 independent game developers will be showing their games for all to play. Could one of them become the next big thing in the gaming industry?

Cosplay Competition
Seen as very much at the periphery of the gaming ecosystem, nonetheless it was Cosplay players, many of them gamers themselves, who helped take the fantasy characters of the gaming world into the real and, indirectly, helped create a sense of excitement and reality around the games.  Watch out for the cosplay workshop as well where you will get tips on how to portray your favourite gaming world character.

PC Modding
You have heard of how some people love to modify their cars, well, meet the geek equivalents and be blown away by how far some will go to turbo charge their machines. There will also be a hands on area where visitors can assemble their own dream gaming machine.

VR Showcase
VR news has been making headlines with a Malaysian games developer turned VR player raising some funding from 500 Startups last week. Yet another key player in the Malaysian VR scene is VR Lab Sdn Bhd and as the VR Partner with the largest booth space, they will be ensuring that HotShotz visitors get to experience what the world of VR is actually like.

Lucky Draw
Those who purchase the two-day ticket will also be eligible for the lucky draw with a PS4 Pro console, three units of Predator gaming mouse, a gaming chair and some VR for mobile headsets as the prizes.

Pokdepinion: The Pokde crew will be there at HotShotz 2017 this weekend. I personally will be there on Sunday as I’ll be at the Visual Arts Expo 2017 on Saturday instead. If you want to get tickets to this event, click here. If you manage to spot me or anyone from Pokde.net, feel free to say hi :)
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MasterLiquid ML360 Illusion Review — the next generation of bling

The MasterLiquid ML360 Illusion is the latest addition to Cooler Master’s expanding lineup of coolers. The main highlights here are the slightly improved radiator first seen with the V2 coolers we reviewed previously, as well as an absolute ton of ARGB Gen 2 LEDs spread across three fans and the pump block. So, what is ARGB Gen 2, and how well does the MasterLiquid ML360 Illusion perform, both in terms of cooling and also lighting? That’s what we are finding out.
Unboxing

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The packaging of the MasterLiquid ML360 Illusion is typical of Cooler Master’s products. A dark gray background with purple highlights and the product image clearly visible on the front. As you can see, RGB is a huge focus for the MasterLiquid ML360 Illusion.

Over on the back we have a few other highlights of the MasterLiquid ML360 Illusion mentioned, like the newer, denser radiator as well as the included fans. Cooler Master is bundling the MF120 Halo fans with the MasterLiquid ML360 Illusion, presumably to support the fancier ARGB Gen 2 functionality that isn’t available on the better performing SickleFlow fans.

In the box, there is the MasterLiquid ML360 Illusion curled up comfortably in a hard cardboard tray. All the parts are wrapped in plastic bags, to protect them from scratching each other up during shipping. The bag you see near the tubing contains all the miscellaneous hardware for mounting, as well as the cables and ARGB controller.

Here you can see the full array of the contents. The MasterLiquid ML360 Illusion comes with the necessary screws and mounting kits for use with pretty much all the recent sockets except for AMD’s TR4/sTRX4. Cooler Master makes separate coolers for that platform.
Appearance

The MasterLiquid ML360 Illusion’s design is pretty standard for Cooler Master’s designs. The pump block here is relatively tall to accommodate all the fancy LEDs, while the radiator now gets a rougher eggshell finish, instead of just smooth metal. The fins also fill up more of the radiator’s thickness now, 25% more than earlier designs, promising better cooling performance.

A machined copper coldplate is what wicks heat away from your CPU into the liquid in the MasterLiquid ML360 Illusion. As you might be able to spot, our unit arrived with some mild scuffing, although that shouldn’t affect performance. That’s where thermal paste is supposed to come in. The size is perfect for full coverage of all the supported sockets.

The fans are somewhat more unique, with a LED ring taking up precious space around the circumference. This leads to shorter blades, which might affect the performance of the fan. The fan also has a rather sturdy-looking frame, with thick, padded mounting points and five arms connected to the center hub.

And now, the ARGB Gen 2 controller. This is quite different from the ARGB controllers I have received in the past with Cooler Master’s AIOs. There are no buttons now, and all your controls will have to be done via the MasterPlus+ software. Not that I am complaining though, it’s just a different approach.

Cooler Master’s decision to go with ketchup and mustard cables for the fan splitter is quite baffling. Half of it is sleeved, so Cooler Master could have easily just sleeve the three cables after the split. If sleeving is too costly, plain black cables would have been fine. But no, we get this. Luckily the ARGB Gen 2 cables are much nicer, being fully sleeved. Double standards much, Cooler Master?

With all that out of the way, let’s see how it looks when installed. Once you turn your system on, the pump block emits a nice glow around the sides as well as out the front. While the outer surface is glossy, it seems that Cooler Master used a translucent cover over the twelve LEDs beneath, making for a very smooth glow without distinct bright spots. The metallic-looking top cover is very sleek as well, with only the Cooler Master emblem shining out from the premium brushed finish.

Each of the MF120 Halo fans house 24 LEDs, with the LEDs split between the frame and the center fan hub. The color transitions here are also excellent, and as you can see, they can be blindingly bright if set to their maximum brightness. The LEDs along the frame of the fans are also visible from the side, which bodes well for top or bottom-mounted radiator arrangements, where all you see of the fans are the sides.
Specifications
MasterLiquid ML360 Illusion

CPU socket compatibility
Intel LGA1156 ~ LGA1151 / LGA 2011 ~ LGA2066
AMD AM2 ~ AM4 / FM1 ~ FM2+

Radiator dimensions
394 x 119.6 x 27.2 mm

Fan(s)
Size
120 x 120 x 25 mm

Quantity
3

Speed
650 ~ 1800 rpm

Airflow
47.2CFM (max)

Air pressure
1.6mmH2O (max)

MTTF
160 000 hours

Noise
30dBA (max)

Pump
Size
81.4 x 76 x 57.8 mm

MTTF
70 000 hours

Noise
< 10dBA

Included accessories
ARGB Gen 2 controller, ARGB Gen 2 splitter, lots of screws and mounting hardware, MasterGel Pro thermal paste

Warranty
3 years

Test System

CPU
Intel Core i5-11600K, 4.9GHz all-core @ 1.43V

CPU Cooler
MasterLiquid ML360 Illusion

Motherboard
GIGABYTE AORUS Z490 MASTER

GPU
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Founders Edition

Memory
2 x 8GB KLEVV Bolt XR DDR4-3600 CL18

Storage
Plextor M9PeY 512GB

Power Supply
Cooler Master V850

Case
MasterFrame 700

Testing Methodology
Our Intel Core i5-11600K will be clocked at 4.9GHz, with a Vcore of 1.43V set in the BIOS. The thermal paste of choice will be the MasterGel Maker, sponsored by Cooler Master. To test the performance of CPU coolers, we run Realbench, with the “Up to 8GB RAM” setting for 30 minutes. This results in a power draw averaging 227W. The fans (and pumps, if available) will run at maximum speed to gauge maximal performance. Ambient temperatures are fixed to 25°C, in an air-conditioned room. The temperature measured by HWiNFO will be recorded. Noise levels are recorded approximately 30cm away from the test system.
Installation

Cooler Master came up with a streamlined installation process for Intel LGA115X users, starting with the MasterLiquid ML120L V2 RGB cooler. The standoffs screw into the backplate, instead of having the screws sticking out of the backplate in previous designs. This actually made the installation of the MasterLiquid ML360 Illusion a lot easier in our case, where we have the motherboard mounted onto the MasterFrame 700 that has an oddly offset cutout behind the socket.

The standoffs are meant to be screwed on by hand, as Cooler Master doesn’t give you an adapter or wrench to mount it. This design also makes it easier to install the cooler, as you can leave the standoffs there without having to worry about the backplate falling off during the installation process.

Another major quality-of-life design decision is the rotatable faceplate on the pump. Some coolers have issues with their faceplates being upside down when you install it in a certain orientation, but that won’t be a issue with the MasterLiquid ML360 Illusion. The rotation is quite effortless. If I were to nitpick, I probably would have preferred a few notches to indicate every 90° rotation.

Moving on to the ARGB Gen 2 controller, we have two ports. The power cable here connects to a SATA power connector, which is great. The other connector you need to plug in is a microUSB cable that plugs into the standard USB 2.0 header directly. The earlier version of ARGB controllers from Cooler Master had a USB 2.0 header to standard USB 2.0 Type-A port dongle, with a standard USB Type-A connector for the microUSB cable. This is nice integration.

Now this is where it gets confusing. The ARGB Gen 2 controller has standard 3-pin ARGB headers, but the fans and pump has this fancy new connector. This forces you to use the included ARGB splitter. I have no idea why Cooler Master didn’t just go with the standard 3-pin ARGB connectors on the fans and pump, since they can obviously carry the ARGB Gen 2 signal perfectly fine.
Performance

Having just moved to a new test system, we don’t really have that much data to compare against. However we can see that the MasterLiquid ML360 Illusion slots right in between the two other coolers that we tested on this new test system. It shaves 5°C off the Core i5-11600K’s temperatures as compared to our MasterLiquid ML240R, which is our primary test bench’s cooler, and is about 5°C hotter than the MSI MPG CoreLiquid K360.

As you can see, the MasterLiquid ML360 Illusion is actually one of the most silent coolers we have tested recently. The three fans here are whisper quiet, with it being only audible if I really paid attention to try and hear it over the ambient noises in the office. On the other hand, we have the MSI MPG CoreLiquid K360 that was better at cooling, but is significantly louder at 59.5dB(A). If Cooler Master wanted better performance, I guess they could have gone with louder or better fans, but I am quite glad that they kept this balance of performance to noise.
Overall, the MF120 Halo is good enough here as we have plenty of surface area thanks to the large radiator, but the relatively low airflow and air pressure is definitely not ideal. But hey, I guess it’s fine because the MasterLiquid ML360 Illusion is Cooler Master’s first ARGB Gen 2 cooler, so they probably really wanted to use the brightest fans they have in their arsenal.
User Experience
          Each LED is individually detected.            The ARGB Gen 2 controller knows which LED is on which device.
Cooler Master’s MasterPlus+ software supports the MasterLiquid ML360 Illusion, so you can play around with the ARGB lighting on the MF120 Halo fans and also the pump. Now usually with ARGB splitters, you will adjust all the ARGB devices connected to the splitter in one go. But ARGB Gen 2 actually allows you to address each LED individually in each individual device, even when you use a splitter, which is actually really, really interesting.

So while Cooler Master decided to not take advantage of all three ARGB ports on the bundled controller, it’s entirely fine, because you can still adjust the color of each individual LED in each device separately. I am not exactly sure what you will do with such customizability, but yeah, the option is yours. The MasterPlus+ software is quite comprehensive, and does serve up most of the standard RGB lighting effects that you would expect.

One bug I encountered with the MasterLiquid ML360 Illusion’s included controller was that the LEDs stayed on even after the PC was shut down. And they were at full brightness. After a firmware update via MasterPlus+, the fans’ lighting turned off as they should, but the pump still glowed. I am not sure what is going on. It seems that it is quite a common issue, so I do believe Cooler Master will be fixing it via a firmware update soon enough.
Conclusion

At RM579, the MasterLiquid ML360 Illusion is a pretty decent deal. You get an included ARGB Gen 2 controller, three very bright fans, and good cooling performance. If you fancy a bright, blinged up build, the MasterLiquid ML360 Illusion is most probably right up your alley. It kept our toasty Intel Core i5-11600K cool while it pulled around 225W, and the MasterLiquid ML360 Illusion was quite quiet as well. I would probably have loved it more if Cooler Master included better fans with the MasterLiquid ML360 Illusion, but I guess this is a compromise I can live with for all that sweet ARGB Gen 2 goodness.

Our thanks to Cooler Master Malaysia for sending us the MasterLiquid ML360 Illusion for review. You can check out the MasterLiquid ML360 Illusion on Shopee via this affiliate link to support what we do here at Pokde.net.

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ASUS and MSI enable overclocking of locked 10th Gen Intel Core processors like ASRock’s BFB

Every board vendor provides their specific optimizations to draw more performance out of any given CPU, but with ASUS Performance Enhancement (APE) and MSI’s Power Limit Setting (PLS), they are bringing overclocking to the 10th Gen Intel’s locked SKUs and non-overclocking Intel B460 and H470 motherboards too. This feature will unlock the TDP limits of Intel’s non-K SKUs which traditionally do not support overclocking, and if it sounds familiar, that’s because it is.

ASRock introduced a similar feature called Base Frequency Boost (BFB), and while ASRock doing it doesn’t sound too surprising, Both ASUS and MSI implementing such a feature does seem pretty intriguing. For one, they stands to lose a lot more if Intel is not happy with them allowing overclocking on Intel’s locked SKUs. There’s a possibility that Intel might actually have given the go-ahead for APE and PLS, and we will see more motherboard vendors implement similar features in their boards as well.

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How APE and PLS work is by increasing the PL1 value, or what Intel lists in the specifications as the TDP of any given SKU. With the locked 10th Gen Intel Core SKUs, their TDP is 65W, which will definitely cause the CPUs to throttle quite substantially once the boost time limit is up. This will severely affect performance in extended CPU workloads like video encoding or 3D rendering, but with APE, the limits are raised to up to 210W, while MSI allows for an increase of up to 255W, to allow the processor to run at higher clocks than Intel’s specifications.

ASUS supports APE on a number boards, with most of them offering to raise PL1 to 125W, with only the ASUS ROG Strix B460-F Gaming increasing the PL1 value to 210W, probably owing to its beefier power delivery system than the rest of the boards.
ASUS Performance Enhancement (APE) Boards

Supported Boards
PL1 Limit
BIOS version

ROG Strix B460-F Gaming
210W
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ROG Strix B460-H Gaming
125W
0808

ROG Strix B460-G Gaming
125W
0306

ROG Strix B460-I Gaming
125W
0306

ROG Strix H470-I Gaming
125W
0807

TUF Gaming B460-Pro (WiFi)
125W
0808

TUF Gaming B460-Plus
125W
0808

TUF Gaming B460-Plus (WiFi)
125W
0306

TUF Gaming B460M-Plus
125W
0306

TUF Gaming H470-Pro (WiFi)
125W
0807

TUF Gaming H470-Pro
125W
0807

MSI Power Limit Setting Boards

Supported Boards
PL1
PL2

MAG B460M BAZOOKA
135W
180W

MAG B460 TOMAHAWK
255W
255W

MAG B460M MORTAR
255W
255W

MAG B460M MORTAR (WiFi)
255W
255W

MSI claims that their higher 255W PL1 value will allow for full throttle boost even in the Prime95 AVX stress test with the Core i7-10700 and Core i5-10600. If you are planning on getting a locked Intel SKU, then I think these are the boards you should get.
And of course, it goes without saying that with more power comes more heat, so you will need to equip your system with a beefy cooling system capable of taming the faster CPUs, as a cooler rated for 65W will just outright fail with either ASUS’ APE or MSI’s PLS modes enabled.
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Pokdepinion: It’s still not real overclocking, but the end result is better performance, so… I guess it counts?
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Microsoft’s ChatGPT Ambitions Now Include Word, PowerPoint and Outlook

ChatGPT are literally everywhere.
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The Verge says Microsoft is preparing for a demonstration of its “Prometheus Model”, based on OpenAI’s ChatGPT, into its Microsoft 365 apps in an announcement next month. The preview is currently live on the Bing Sidebar in Edge browser – Microsoft is hoping that the AI can help in generating graphical charts from data in PowerPoint or even Excel. Text generation is apparently in the plans as well, The Information reports.
That’s a lot of ChatGPT stuff coming from Microsoft alone in the last few days. It’s understandable – the company has been investing in its creator, OpenAI for years; recently they made commitments in the form of multi-year investment that is said to be as much as $10 billion.

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As Google scrambles for a response in the form of “Bard”, Microsoft is also speeding up its schedules to make sure it gets ahead in the AI race. Engadget reported that the company is accelerating the new AI-infused Bing ahead of original timeline (slated for end of February) for better chances at taking Google head-on.
Source: PCMag
Pokdepinion: Lots of ChatGPT news going around, that’s for sure. Anyone’s keeping tabs?
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Cooler Master Kickstarts Pi Case 40 Raspberry Pi Enclosure

The folks at Cooler Master has recently launched their second Kickstarter program which features the Pi Case 40, a casing for Raspberry Pi boards.
Cooler Master Pi Case 40

The case encloses the Raspberry Pi board in a aluminum shell that is further protected by a high grade TPU bumper. They’ve said that once it’s assembled, the system can run cool and quietly, without even the need of an additional fan.
Aside from that, the Pi Case 40 includes direct access to the board’s connectors and features a remappable power button.

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Cooler Master has said that they are getting feedback from the community to finalize the Pi Case 40 design to know what the end user wants.
This Kickstarter campaign is up and running and will last until the 18th of August 2020. In this period, backers will have access to many different bundles, on top of a 25% discount of the case, free US shipping and all the accessories included for free. They will also have access to private brainstorming sessions and take part into the finalization of the design.
It appears that the retail price of the Cooler Master Pi Case 40 is $24.99, which is roughly RM106. If you are interested in the casing, you can head to the link right here.
Pokdepinion: I like seeing brands like Cooler Master having programs like this. It makes them closer to their fans and consumers.
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ViewSonic’s New Ergonomic VP And VG Monitor Series Now Available In Malaysia

If you’ve followed our Facebook page, you might have noticed that we took the time to check out ViewSonic’s latest VP and VG series monitors, where they feature an innovative design, advanced ergonomics, as well as an eco-friendly packaging. Now they are now available for purchase here in Malaysia.
Their monitor lineup includes the VG2455, VG2755-2K and also the VP2458. These monitors are productivity-based monitors, ideal for corporate, media post production, financial service, as well as programmers and engineers who need better support for multitasking and a clutter-free work area.

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With the VG2455 and VG2755-2K, they are both USB-C monitors that come in two sizes; 24-inch and 27-inch. The former offers a FHD resolution and as you might’ve guessed, the latter with a QHD display. Coming with USB 3.1 Type-C connectivity, it provides charging power, video, and audio through a single connection for convenience and reduced cable clutter.

For better productivity, it comes with an advanced ergonomic design, that offers a wide range of customization that includes dual direction pivot, swivel, height adjustment, and tilt. Meaning they are ideal for those who prefer to work while standing, or for those who like to use their screens for group discussions. Additionally, it comes with a HDMI port, DisplayPort, VGA, and USB 3.0.

Moving on to the VP2458, it is a professional-grade 24-inch Full HD ergonomic monitor that’s designed for enterprise professionals. It comes with 100% sRGB color coverage and Delta E <2 color accuracy, delivering precise color performance. Its SuperClear IPS panel technology offers wide-angle viewing and incredibly vivid colors. Its 4-sided frameless design provides a seamless viewing experience for a multi-monitor setup. Ports include VGA, HDMI, and DisplayPort.
The new ViewSonic VP and VG series are now available in the country, where the VG2455 costs RM899, RM1,599 for the VG2755-2K, and finally RM999 for the VP2458 monitor. If you want to purchase them online, you can check out their official stores on Lazada, Shopee, and PrestoMall.
Pokdepinion: They’re not meant for gaming purposes.. but hey, I can see myself using one at the PokdeOffice.
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SK Hynix invests in new chip facilities worth USD 38.9bn

SK Hynix is a big name from South Korea specializing in the memory chip business since it’s the world’s second-largest memory chipmaker and the world’s fifth-largest semiconductor company. You would commonly see their name emblazoned on computer DDR RAM or graphic card’s GDDR VRAM. Lets not forget SK Hynix co-developed the High Bandwidth Memory (HBM)  standard with AMD.

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Yesterday SK Hynix announced that they will be investing 46 trillion won (USD 38.9bn) for new chip production facilities in next 10 years. Actually the new chip facilities only make up a total of 15 trillion won but the remaining 31 trillion won is going to building two more chip manufacturing plants — one in Icheon and the other in the city of Cheongju.

SK Hynix missed the analysis’ estimate last year after it reported a 65 percent year-on-year increase in second-quarter net profit as slowing demand for PCs and smartphones dampened memory chip prices.
sources : taipeitimes
Pokdepinion : New chip facilities and two new plants, this could be a great hint since SK Hynix is a leading manufacturer for HBM memory. There’s a possibility but don’t quote me on this, I believe SK Hynix must be preparing something that would be legen….wait for it….dary after the new chip facilities is fully operational. Why would it be great? Because SK Hynix is partnering with AMD for HBM and SanDisk for NAND chips.

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Left 4 Dead 2 Is Getting The Last Stand Update Made By The Community

I think most of us will be familiar with Left 4 Dead 2, which was released way back in 2009. It’s been a long time since Valve released an update for the game (2012 specifically) and it seems there’ll be one coming soon. What’s so special about it? Well it’s made by the gaming community.
Left 4 Dead 2 The Last Stand update

The news was revealed at their blog post where it reads “It has been many years since the infection first hit. Radio silence, no sign of life, nothing but lingering hopes… CEDA is not going to save us. But there is hope! A few brave souls have continued the fight against all odds, and soon we can all benefit from their resilience”.

More details of The Last Stand update will be coming out soon according to them, where they’ve also showed the teaser video that you can see above.

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Pokdepinion: After so long without anything new (that’s official) from Valve, I’m surprised by the news. Now when will they do something about Half Life 3…
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NVIDIA terminates GPP (GeForce Partner Program) – it’s easier than answering all the questions.

Being an avid fan of NVIDIA for well over a decade, probably the hardest news we ever wrote about the brand that was hard to digest was the announcement of the NVIDIA GeForce Program (GPP). In a nutshell, the GPP program required brand owners to fully establish (or establish an existing) gaming line-up that is dedicated to the NVIDIA ecosystem. While we had a million unanswered questions, NVIDIA today announced on its blog that they have pulled the plug on the GPP; which, now adds another million unanswered questions to the list.
In their blog, NVIDIA admitted that they got plenty of media heat from the GPP program and said, “Rather than battling misinformation, we have decided to cancel the program.”
We are ready to put the program behind our backs and focus on the future instead, but I suppose we have learnt a thing or two here. NVIDIA makes really good graphics card. In fact, among the higher tier GPUs, NVIDIA dominates hands down in terms of performance and reliability. Which was one of the reason we questioned the need for the GPP program in the first place.

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Moreover, how does this reflect to the relationship of the GPP partners with NVIDIA’s competitors like AMD and Intel? Brand like ASUS went as far as investing in a new line-up dedicated for non-NVIDIA cards called Arez. Do they kill it too, just like how NVIDIA killed the GPP? Will we be seeing the AMD RX6xx cards labelled with Republic of Gamers title in the future?
Quoted from NVIDIA’s blog:
With GPP, we asked our partners to brand their products in a way that would be crystal clear. The choice of GPU greatly defines a gaming platform. So, the GPU brand should be clearly transparent – no substitute GPUs hidden behind a pile of techno-jargon. John Teeple, NVIDIA Blog
Being the sole answer to most of our question, I think that it sounded more like NVIDIA wanted to make sure that there was only one choice for the gamers. Ethically, business-wise, this didn’t sound reasonable at all, but with NVIDIA cancelling the GPP program, I shall now restore my belief in the brand again. Afterall, competition induces improvement.
Pokdepinion: I just saved a few grands as I was already planning to flush my setup to a full AMD setup because of the GPP program. NVIDIA learnt their lesson, the program is cancelled, we move on to a better future and hope this type of monopoly domination never occurs again.
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Fave’s FavePay Later Service Offers Up To 15% Cashback For Android Users In Malaysia

While shoppers prepare for the next big sale, Fave is assisting its users in getting the most bang for their buck with FavePay Later, the company’s ‘Buy Now Pay Later’ (BNPL) service, which is now available to all Android users!
FavePay Later available now

Beginning in September, Android users will be able to use the Fave app to access this flexible, interest-free instalment payment option, which is available in over 40,000 stores in Singapore and Malaysia. Fave members will be able to break down purchases into three equal, interest-free payments while still earning up to 15% cashback on each transaction.

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On top of additional merchant-specific bargains available during this 9.9 Sale, consumers can kick off the year-end shopping season with FavePay Later incentives, which provide first-time users of Fave’s ‘Buy Now Pay Later’ service 8% cashback on their first transaction with a minimum spend of RM90.
Check out the table below for more details:

Promotion
Details
Promo Code
Valid Until

FavePay Later
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only

RM9.90 Cashback on your
1st FPL transaction
Min. spend of RM90

9PLATER
12 Sept 2021

All FavePay Later
Transactions

8% Cashback on any FPL
transaction
Min. spend of RM5

BELANJA8
30 Sept 2021

Redmi Note 10s

2% Cashback for new users
Min. spend of RM10

PLATER6
30 Sept 2021

Lazo Diamonds

RM6 instant off for new users only
Min. spend of RM10

PONLINE6
30 Sept 2021

FavePay Later is accepted at all Fave merchants in Singapore and Malaysia, including well-known retailers like Puma, GNC, Harvey Norman, BHB, and others. The Fave app is available to download now on both Android and iOS devices.
Please visit the link here for additional information.
Pokdepinion: I have yet to use Fave to be completely honest ever since Groupon Malaysia disappeared and became Fave.
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HUAWEI HongMeng OS to launch this 9th August?

HUAWEI is holding their HUAWEI Developer Conference 2019 (HDC 2019) on 9th August, and they are expected to launch the upcoming HongMeng OS at the event. I mean, what would be more fitting than to reveal their very own OS at a developer conference?
HUAWEI has made some pretty massive claims about HongMeng OS, including how it will offer up to 60% better performance than Android. In addition to higher performance for apps compiled with HUAWEI’s Ark compiler, HongMeng OS is also expected to be fully compatible with Android apps without having to recompile them.

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HongMeng OS was HUAWEI’s Plan B in the event that Trump upholds his ban (which is no more), but I guess they gauged the interest in various tech communities, and will continue with their plans to release HongMeng OS to the public.
Launching a new OS at HDC 2019 does have its perks. HUAWEI will be able to speak to developers directly about their new operating system, with over 5000 global developers expected to be in attendance of the event.
What I do hope for HUAWEI to do is to release HongMeng OS as an optional ROM you can flash onto your HUAWEI smartphones. Nonetheless, we will have to wait for HDC 2019 which will be happening on 9th August till 11th August to know more about HUAWEI’s own OS.
Pokdepinion: I am honestly looking forward to this.
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OPPO Reno6 Pro Is Coming To Malaysia Very Soon

Following the release of the OPPO Reno6 Series here in Malaysia, OPPO has announced that their big brother, the OPPO Reno6 Pro will be arriving at our shores very soon. The device is set to come with two colour variants that include Arctic Blue and Lunar Grey.
OPPO Reno6 Pro incoming

The new Reno6 Pro features a lot of similarities with the other devices in the Reno6 Series lineup with some minor differences, particularly in the camera department. The Reno6 Pro will be packing a Snapdragon 870 SoC as compared to the MediaTek Dimensity 900 and Dimensity 800U found on the OPPO Reno6 and Reno6 Z respectively. The Reno6 Pro will come equipped with 12GB RAM and 256GB of storage.

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Users will be able to enjoy professional-grade photography and videography, as well as high phone performance and decreased power consumption for a super-fast and stable experience, according to OPPO.
Head over to OPPO Malaysia’s official Facebook page for more information on the OPPO Reno6 Pro and its upcoming release. Till then, you can check out our review of the OPPO Reno6 Z right here.
Pokdepinion: I wonder how much will this retail for? I like the general design of the OPPO Reno6 Series, especially the OPPO Reno6.
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NVIDIA RTX Video Super Resolution Set To Release In Late February

A developer in NVIDIA has confirmed the R530 driver branch will support the video-upscaling feature.
Image: NVIDIA
First unveiled in CES 2023, NVIDIA’s RTX VSR (Video Super Resolution) can upscale videos online by utilizing the GPU’s Tensor Cores, and the GPU vendor has said the rollout will begin soon. Now we have more specific timeline, courtesy of NVIDIA’s Software QA, Manuel Guzman.
Image: NVIDIA Forums
The RTX VSR requires a new driver to work on select RTX GPUs – the said driver, which should begin with number 53x.xx (thus R530), is expected to arrive “later this month”. The feature, once supported, will reside in a section within NVIDIA Control Panel; the company further clarifies that this feature will not be available to laptops that run on battery (they need to be plugged in for this feature to work), citing power consumption reasons.

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Source: The Chromium Project (bugs.chromium.org)
RTX 40 and 30 series users should see the feature available first on Google Chrome (beginning version 110 update), with RTX 20 series users getting the feature at a later date.
Source: Videocardz | NVIDIA Forums | Chromium
Pokdepinion: Bummer, this feature would’ve been nice for battery-powered systems…
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Pre-order the Porsche Design Huawei Mate 9 for RM6999 tomorrow!

If you are interested in the most premium flagships you can find in the market, then you would have surely heard of the Porsche Design Huawei Mate 9. Featuring seamless curved edges, a deep graphite finish and the latest high performance hardware, it is an almost decadent bit of luxury. This is the ultimate version of the Huawei Mate 9.

Combining Porsche Design’s signature brand aesthetics and Huawei’s expertise in mobile technology, it offers the best in terms of aesthetics and performance to its users. With a shared commitment to functional design, innovative craftsmanship and cutting-edge technology, the collaboration delivers highly discerning customers an unrivalled, premium smartphone experience; with revolutionary speed, extensive battery life and luxurious design cues.

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The Porsche Design Huawei Mate 9 comes in an exclusive Graphite Black colour and will only be limited to five units on both 11street and Vmall.my, which will retail at RM6,999. Limited units of the Porsche Design Huawei Mate 9 will also be available for purchase at Huawei Authorized Dealers on December 22 this year.

Pokdepinion: Well, I know what I want for Christmas this year.
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[E3 2019] Animal Crossing: New Horizons Has Been Delayed to March 2020

At the Nintendo E3 2019 presentation today, Animal Crossing: New Horizons finally received a proper release date. There’s even a brand new trailer for the game, which we’ve included right above here.
Animal Crossing: New Horizons will be releasing on 20th March 2020, which isn’t far off from today. The last time we’ve received a mainline entry in the series was roughly seven years ago, so fans who have been waiting for a long time will surely be excited for this.
We were first teased about the news that Animal Crossing was in development for the Nintendo Switch at last year’s Nintendo Direct after it was revealed Isabelle would be joining the Super Smash Bros Ultimate roster as a playable fighter. Since then, fans have been chomping at the bit for more information, which thankfully today, they got what they wanted, even though its not until next year.

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In the last teaser trailer, we saw Tom Nook make a solo return and mentioning that he needed to “make sure everyone has a nice, new place to come home to,”  so now, we can’t wait to step foot once again into the world of Animal Crossing.
Once again, Animal Crossing: New Horizons will be coming exclusively to the Nintendo Switch on 20th March 2020.
Pokdepinion: Not sure if I’m ready to spend hundreds of hours in another Animal Crossing game but if it’s inevitable, why not. Can’t wait for March to come.
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Noctua NH-L9a and NH-L9i coolers to get free AM4 upgrade kits

If you were using the Noctua NH-L9a and NH-L9i coolers, you could have been understandably disappointed when Noctua promised free SecuFirm2 mounting kits for the AM4 upgraders but left out the their low profile coolers. Fear not though, as the latest NM-AM4-L9aL9i SecuFirm2 is specifically designed for the low profile NH-L9a and NH-L9i coolers, and they are also offered for free for those who upgraded to the latest AMD platform.

The NM-AM4-L9aL9i SecuFirm 2 kit comes after the NM-AM4-UxS and NM-AM4 kits, completing Noctua’s line-up of AM4 upgrade kits. The latest kit has been designed to offer optimal compatibility, perfect contact pressure and easy installation. Now, every Noctua retail CPU cooler manufactured since 2005 can be used on the AMD Ryzen platform, free of charge.

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So you may be wondering how to get the free mounting upgrade kits, and we are glad to inform you that Noctua has actually made it really simple. Users only have to upload a proof of purchase (electronic version, scan or photo of the invoice) of an AM4 motherboard or AM4 CPU as well as a Noctua NH-L9a or NH-L9i CPU cooler. Users who have lost the invoice for their Noctua cooler may write their full name and the current date on a piece of paper, take a photo of the paper next to their cooler and upload it as proof of purchase (yes, this is the first time I actually seen a company use this method of verification). Upload your invoices or pictures here at the NM-AM4-L9aL9i mounting kit order form.Depending on the user’s location, shipping will usually take 1–4 weeks.
For those who want it urgently, or do not yet have a proof of purchase of an AM4 CPU or motherboard, the NM-AM4-L9aL9i kit can be purchased at selected retailers and e-tailers at a suggested retail price of USD 7.90.
Pokdepinion: I am sure Noctua users are glad that they will be getting free AM4 upgrade kits, but with the NH-L9a and NH-L9i rated to cool 65W TDP, they might not be the best choice for theoverclockable Ryzen CPUs.
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OPPO F11 Pro 6GB/128GB Variant Will Be Available At RM1,299

Starting from 1st of May 2019, you can get your hands on the OPPO F11 Pro 6GB/128GB storage variant at the price of RM1,299. You can get it at OPPO Concept Stores, authorized dealers, their official online store, as well as Shopee and Lazada.
It’s worth noting that the variant has the same price as the lower 6GB/64GB version of the OPPO F11 Pro. The difference between the two is that with the smaller variant, you’ll be getting an additional one-year extended device warranty and one-year screen protection warranty that’s worth up to RM198.
OPPO F11 Pro Specifications

MediaTek Helio P70, octa-core up to 2.1 GHz, 12nm FinFET
Mali-G72 MP3 @ 900 MHz
6GB RAM
64GB/128GB storage (expandable via microSD)
6.5″ FHD+ IPS display, bezel-less
48MP f/1.8 + 5MP depth sensor
16MP f/2.0 popup selfie camera
ColorOS 6 based on Android 9 Pie
4000 mAh battery, 20W VOOC Flash Charge 3.0 charging
RM1299

If you’d like to learn more on what’s good about the OPPO F11 Pro, you can check out our full hands-on review of the device and our thoughts on it here.

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Previously, OPPO has also launched the special OPPO F11 Pro Marvel’s Avengers Limited Edition smartphone too, where it is priced at RM1,399.
Pokdepinion: If I was getting the OPPO F11 Pro, I would definitely go for the bigger storage variant..
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Genshin Impact Leak Reveals Ayato and Heizou Release Date

The latest Genshin Impact leak potentially reveals the release date for the highly anticipated characters, Heizou and Kamisato Ayato. Here’s what we know thus far.
Genshin Impact Leak: Ayato and Heizou Release Date

[Questionable]
2.6 will introduce 2 new characters
Ayato – 5 Star
Heizou – 4 Star
— UBatcha (@Ubatcha1) January 10, 2022

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According to renowned Genshin Impact leaker UBatcha on Twitter, Heizou and Kamisato Ayato, who are 4-star and 5-star characters respectively, will be coming as part of update 2.6. This puts their launch timeline somewhere between late March to early April 2022.
With that being said however, UBatcha did mention that the leak is questionable. It could be from an unconfirmed source or simply that it’s subjected to changes on miHoYo’s end. Granted, most leaks are usually like that, this one in particular might just be tentative plans that hasn’t been solidified yet.
Both characters are highly anticipated by fans, especially Kamisato Ayato given his relationship with Ayaka as well as references to them in the game thus far. In case you didn’t know, Ayato is Ayaka’s brother who serves as the head of the Kamisato clan and Yashiro Commissioner.
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: I personally feel like at least one of those characters, likely Ayato, will be confirmed while the other might be moved to a different update. It’s hard to say for now but we will learn more as the release date draws near.
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Daiso Opens Official Daiso Online Store On Shopee

Daiso Goes Online

Rejoice my fellow Malaysians! You can now shop for Daiso products from the comfort of your own home. Daiso, the enormously popular dollar store from Japan has finally opened their new online store on Shopee.
This is a smart move by Daiso considering the times we are in right now. Reducing the need to go outside is probably the safer bet for most consumers at the moment.

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The online store became active some time last month on Shopee. Additionally, the prices of the products there are exactly the same as the ones you find at the physical Daiso stores, which is good news for regular Daiso shoppers. Of course, there will be shipping fees applied.
Daiso was founded in December 1977 in Japan and has 2,800 stores located in Japan alone. The store is also well known across the globe with over 700 stores located in 28 countries including Malaysia.
Happy shopping peeps!
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Pokdepinion: I absolutely love going to Daiso. You can find almost anything there and I almost always come out of the store with 5 things more than I actually planned on buying.
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OPPO Tops China Market in Q3 — No. 4 Global Ranking

OPPO for the first time ever has taken the top spot for a full quarter in China’s smartphone market, helping it hold firm to its position as the number-four smartphone maker globally. IDC data shows that the company shipped 25.3 million devices globally in Q3, representing a year-on-year growth of 121.6 percent, the highest among the top-five smartphone brands.

“We are delighted at OPPO’s continued growth, and at the enthusiasm we’re receiving from consumers in China and our markets around the world”. — Sky Li, OPPO Vice President and Managing Director of International Mobile Business. “Our recent performance confirms the power of our core commitment — to build premium-quality devices that are tailor-made for the real needs of our users.”

The company’s recent success owes in no small part to the fantastic consumer reception of the “Selfie Expert” F1 Plus (also known in China as the R9). The device has been the top-selling device in China for the duration of Q3, helping OPPO to win 17.5-percent market share in the country during that time, according to IDC data.

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Besides the extraordinary performance in the mainland China, OPPO has locked the desirable spot of being No.2 in the South East Asian market in the second quarter of 2016, with around 28 million units of smart phones shipment in the South-East Asia region.

With a standout 16MP front shooter, fine-tuned for snapping brilliant selfies, and OPPO’s peerlessly fast and secure VOOC Flash Charge technology, the F1 Plus has won over consumers with its innovative, practical features and head-turning design. The extraordinary OPPO F1 Plus is one of the best camera phones you can buy in the mid-range segment.

In addition, the F1s, which inherits the F1 Plus’ 16MP front camera, has also performed extremely well globally in Q3. In Malaysia, OPPO is now one of the strongest players in the mid-lower range (RM900 to RM1200) tier of the smartphone market in Malaysia. Seizing a 50% sale in the mid-lower range (RM900 to RM1200) market with mere 2 months of sales. F1s, the company’s “Selfie Expert” is no doubt the company’s star performer in year 2016.
Pokdepinion: Just like Steve Jobs quote “The people who can make the company more successful is the sale and marketing people, they were the ones that ran the company”.
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OPPO A5 Launched And Priced At RM907 — Newest Mid-range Smartphone From Them

OPPO has launched their new OPPO A5 smartphone in China recently. The phone is their latest lineup for their mid-range division. —
OPPO A5
Featuring a notch and a dual-camera setup on the rear, it will begin sales on July 13, albeit in China. Besides providing the notch that we all LOVE, the A5 offers a Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 chipset and comes with 4GB of RAM.
For its display, it features a 6.2-inch LCD display that comes with 1520 x 720 pixel resolution and a 19:9 ratio display. In the camera’s department, it sports a dual 13MP+2MP rear camera combo. As for selfies, you’d get an 8MP front camera.

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The phone is priced at CNY 1,500 (around RM907.42). Although it will be released in China, there’s no official confirmation that it will make its way here to our shores in Malaysia. If there’s any news of it coming here, be sure that we will cover it. Till then, stay tuned.
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Pokdepinion: The price is kind of steep for a device that only offers a Snapdragon 450, don’t you think?
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Disney+ Accounts Have Already Been Hacked and Is Up for Sale on the Dark Web

Disney+ recently launched, giving users an alternative to Netflix and Hulu when it comes to video streaming services. However, rather than being a good beginning, it appears that it will be the beginning of a headache as a number of user accounts have been hacked and is up for sale on the dark web.
A good number of accounts are up for sale, with some of them even being given away for free on the dark web. Prices are listed from USD $3 (RM12.47) to USD $11 (RM45.71). In comparison, the official subscription price for Disney+ is USD $6.99 (RM29.05) per month and USD $69.99 (RM290.84) per year.
Needless to say, the accounts being sold on the dark web are illegal. It’s uncertain as to how hackers got their hands on the accounts. While common passwords may be a good guess, it might not necessarily be the only method. The lack of two-factor authentication makes it less secure.

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Disney+ had a good launch, seeing over 10 million subscribers on the first day. It did have its fair share of complaints with regards to the service but the scariest one by far is the hijacked accounts complaints. No word yet on how Disney plans on tackling this issue. For now, be sure to keep that account as secure as possible on your end.
Source: ZDnet
Pokdepinion: Well, guess I’ll be holding off on the subscription for the time being. Wouldn’t want to fall victim to that myself.
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A Fallout 4 Mod Uses Voice AI To Create New Dialogues For NPC

More than 300 lines added, all without the need of human voiceovers.

Adding custom dialogues has been a thing for as long as roleplaying-based games has been around, with the help of community-produced mods for the games that need one. Though, custom dialogues in the past has basically felt like those old Nintendo games with dialogue presented on screen and nothing else – until now.

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In Fallout 4, a mod called Roleplayer’s Expanded Dialogue (RED) adds over 300 new lines of dialogues complete voiceovers thanks to the help of AI voice generation. All those lines will be given to the player based on their stats, such as Strength, Medic, and even based on whichever perks you currently possess – as opposed to a simple Charisma stat level in the vanilla game.

How did the voices come by? The mod creator ProfMajowski used ElevenLabs voice AI to get the job done. It’s not perfect – some dialogues, according to the modder “sound a little ’emotionless’,” but these dialogues otherwise “basically sound like the real thing”. This may open up to new opportunities to other RPG-based games that can given a new breath of life, especially the older, retired titles.
Source: Ars Technica | PCGamesN
Pokdepinion: This is a huge news for various modding communities out there for sure.
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We have seen technology grown by leaps and bounds over the years. However, the education sector, for the most part, still relies on analog methods to teach students. What if we could revitalize the educational experience and make learning fun again by adding a simple interactive element? Introducing the JOI® Classroom and JOI® Smart Centre.
Make Learning Fun Again with the Interactive JOI® Classroom and JOI® Smart Centre

The JOI® Classroom and JOI® Smart Centre uses and interactive teaching and learning method between teachers and students via a number of useful features. This includes screen broadcasting, student demonstration, remote command, file distribution & collection, and more. Given that it’s a digital learning experience, teachers will have more effective control and assistance to manage student work with the ability to monitor on the spot and offer help remotely and instantly.

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Furthermore, teachers can record content using the screen recording feature so lessons can be prepared easily and efficiently. This is especially useful for students as they need not be tied to the classroom itself, and they can freely refer to their lessons from the comforts of their own home.

When it comes to learning, it’s more than just giving information to students as it’s also built upon what they understand, especially based on their own experience. The JOI® Classroom and JOI® Smart Centre encourages group collaboration which emphasizes on constructivism so students can share ideas and engage in active communication, making learning more interactive while fostering a more active learning environment.
As far as teaching materials go, it has never been more convenient. Teachers can easily upload content and organize it into classroom lessons. Moreover, teachers can easily do assessments such as quizzes and surveys quickly and easily simply by uploading the materials. In fact, the solution gives you access to a wide variety of apps such as WPS Office, Cloud Save, Note, and Browser, as well as easy access to sidebar widgets so teachers will always have rich tools available at their fingertips.

Some of you may be wondering what devices make up the JOI® Classroom and JOI® Smart Centre. The foundation is set upon the JOI® Smartboard, the all-in-one digital solution built on Intel®’s Interactive Flat Panel Display, and the JOI® Connect, a reliable access point device that solves the challenge of low or no connectivity to enable a seamless digital learning experience. Then we have the JOI® Station, the universal mobile charging cabinet solution which can keep all the devices secure while ensuring that it remains charged safely.
To ensure that students have all the necessary tools to make full use of the experience without breaking the bank, there is the JOI® Book 300, a 2-in-1 360° convertible laptop that can also function as a tablet, and the JOI® 11 Pro, which comes with a bigger 64GB storage built-in and runs on the most secure Windows operating system, Windows 10 Pro in S mode. With that being said, JOI® Classroom and JOI® Smart Centre can be utilized by a wide variety of devices as it supports Windows, MacOS, and iOS.
Leasing Program and Installment

The JOI® Classroom and JOI® Smart Centre are available with a leasing program and installment plans available up to 36 months. If you’d like to learn more about the leasing program and installment plans, click right here. If you are representing an organization or education institution that is interested in this solution, you can register your interest by clicking here instead.
Pokdepinion: I really wished they had this kinda thing when I was still in school. The younger generation would be able to benefit a lot by using this over the traditional learning method since it’s just so convenient.
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HUAWEI may be designing fully custom CPU cores for their next flagship chipset

HUAWEI is currently the only manufacturer to release their own chipsets with standard ARM Cortex cores, as Samsung and Qualcomm design or customize the ARM-based cores used in their flagship chipsets. That might change though as HUAWEI has recently launched the Kunpeng 920 server processor with cores independently developed by HUAWEI based on an ARMv8 architecture license.
The server processor delivers amazing performance, especially considering that this is HUAWEI’s in-house core design. While what we are looking at are server processors, it proves that HUAWEI has the necessary resources to design customized ARM cores for mobile too.

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If HUAWEI’s next flagship chipset features customized cores, we can expect better performance than what we have been seeing. With that said, HUAWEI’s Kirin chipsets are traditionally weaker in the GPU area, rather than the CPU. But more performance is always welcome, considering that the Kirin chipsets are often launched later than the equivalents from other chipset makers.
Having more performance on tap would allow Kirin chipsets to match the next-generation of chipsets coming from Qualcomm and Samsung in the following year too, which would change the public’s perception towards HUAWEI. Of course, this is probably just wishful thinking as both Qualcomm and Samsung had years to optimize their designs, and the former still had many stumbles back in the past.
What do you think? Do you think it is high time for HUAWEI to join the custom core game too?
Pokdepinion: Would really love to see what HUAWEI has up their sleeves for their next chipset!
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vivo Ushers In The Chinese New Year With CNY Sale

The folks at vivo Malaysia has recently announced of their Chinese New Year sale and if you’re wondering what they have to offer for this year, you’ve come to the right place.
vivo Chinese New Year Sale

For starters, they are offering the vivo V23e 4G at RM1,199 (image pricing was an error from them) and RM1,599 for the 5G variant. They’ve also prepped up the vivo HoHoHuat campaign which is going till the 3rd of February 2022 where you can win yourself prizes worth RM202,000 including a brand new Proton X70.

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Those who purchase the vivo V23e and V23e 5G will get gifts worth RM559 while stocks last and any purchase of any vivo smartphones worth RM800 and above or registered any selected PROTON cars will also get a chance to participate in a spin and win contest.
For more details on how you can join, check out our previous coverage right here.

Aside from that they have released a CNY Special Edition vivo x Sttoke Reusable Cup. From now, you can purchase the vivo V23 5G and get your hands on the cup for free, while stocks lasts for the price of RM2,099.
Stay tuned to Pokde.net for more on the latest tech and gaming news plus reviews.
Pokdepinion: For me the biggest thing here is definitely their HoHoHuat campaign. Who doesn’t want to win a brand new car, right?
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Digi Provides Special Postpaid Plan For The Differently-abled From RM28 Per Month

With aims to support of the persons with disabilities (PWD) community, Digi is offering lifetime offers on their value plan to differently-abled customers from as low as RM28 per month for 6GB of data.
If you are in the category with a valid Persons with Disabilities (OKU) card, or know someone who is, you can enjoy a lifetime RM10 discount when you sign up for any Digi Postpaid plan. All of the plans comes with unlimited calls to all networks.
In order to enjoy the offer, you’ll need to sign up at any Digi Store, where you need to present your original MyKad as well as OKU card. Third party registration by family members or legal guardians can also be done by presenting the original NRIC or birth certificate and original OKU card of the differently-abled customer, as well as proof of legal guardianship of the person registering.

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To find out the nearest Digi Store, you can head down to the link right here.
Pokdepinion: It’s about time that more companies do special offers like this for the community in my opinion. I can’t think of that much that’s available right now.
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New iPad Pro packs the Apple M1 chip and new mini LED displays!

Apple has recently pushed to differentiate the iPad series from their iPhones by releasing iPadOS for the tablets, but now the iPad Pro gets an even bigger differentiating factor. The latest iteration comes with the Apple M1, the Arm-based chip that Apple used to power their Macs. In fact the latest iMac is also powered by the same chip, which hints at the sheer power available in the latest iPad Pro.
New iPad Pro (2021) with Apple M1 from RM3499
It would be interesting to see how Apple optimized the Apple M1 with respect to the cooling — or lack thereof — in the iPad Pro. It actually offers more GPU cores than the base variant of the iMac, which is really quite an intriguing move. The upgrade to the newer chip also brings with it upgrades like support for up to 16GB memory and up to 2TB of faster storage.

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The iPad Pro will also be the first Apple M1-powered device to come with 5G, aside from being the first iPad to support 5G connectivity. Aside from that, Apple is debuting Thunderbolt 3 on the new iPad Pro. While the previous generation introduced USB-C in Apple’s mobile device product stack, the new iPad Pro’s support for Thunderbolt 3 brings with it support for external displays like the Pro Display XDR at 6K, faster transfer speeds and even up to 10Gbps LAN if you need that kind of speeds for your workflow.

On top of what’s under the hood, the new iPad Pro will also tout the much-rumored mini LED backlighting for its Liquid Retina XDR display. With more than 10 000 mini LEDs delivering a peak brightness of up to 1600 nits, the finer local dimming capability allows for a 1 000 000:1 contrast ratio, the new 12.9″ iPad Pro once again breaks new ground to bring what might be the best display in a tablet ever. The 11″ iPad Pro doesn’t come with mini LEDs but it still boasts the same 120Hz refresh rate, True Tone and P3 gamut.

The fancy LiDAR scanner on the back of the iPad Pro makes a return this generation, as will the 12MP primary camera and 10MP ultra-wide shooter. The front facing camera gets an upgrade to a 12MP ultra-wide angle camera, with a new feature dubbed Centre Stage that keeps your face centered in the shot, even as you move around.
New iPad Pro (2021) Price in Malaysia

New 11″ iPad Pro (2021)

128GB WiFi: RM3499
128GB WiFi + 5G: RM4419
256GB WiFi: RM3949
256GB WiFi + 5G: RM4599
512GB WiFi: RM4849
512GB WiFi + 5G: RM5499
1TB WiFi: RM6649
1TB WiFi + 5G: RM7299

2TB WiFi: RM8449
2TB WiFi + 5G: RM9099

New 12.9″ iPad Pro (2021)

128GB WiFi: RM4799
128GB WiFi + 5G: RM5449
256GB WiFi: RM5249
256GB WiFi + 5G: RM5899
512GB WiFi: RM6149
512GB WiFi + 5G: RM6799
1TB WiFi: RM7949
1TB WiFi + 5G: RM8599

2TB WiFi: RM9749
2TB WiFi + 5G: RM10 399

And yes, a 20W USB-C power adapter will come in the box of the iPad Pro. Go figure!
Pokdepinion: Well the iPad Pro sure looks interesting… I think it can probably replace my laptop for most of my usage too. I wonder if anybody will try to run MacOS on it though, considering that it now runs on the same chips as Apple’s Macs.
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ZOTAC CUP MASTERS CS:GO 2018 Announced – Featuring Largest Prize Pool In ZOTAC CUP MASTERS History!

ZOTAC has announced today of their ZOTAC CUP MASTERS CS:GO 2018 Tournament which will soon kick off featuring a prize pool that is the biggest in their CUP MASTERS history.
ZOTAC UP MASTERS CS:GO 2018

The tournament will soon kick off with a series of ZOTAC CUP online qualifiers and the Regional Live Final Qualifiers that will then ultimately lead to the ZOTAC CUP MASTERS Grand Finals in Hong Kong.
This year’s tournament is the third and largest ZOTAC CUP MASTERS global tournament yet, following last year’s DOTA 2 and StarCraft remastered tournaments. This time around, the stakes are set high, with a prize pool of $300,000 USD, making it the largest prize pool in ZOTAC CUP MASTERS history.

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Starting from March to June 2018, the online qualifiers will take place throughout Asia, Europe, and Americas through the ZOTAC CUP Online Tournament Platform, with only the best teams will advance to the Regional Qualifier Finals in Computex Taipei, Samsung Smart Arena Milano in Italy, and Southern California United States to battle it out for the $20,000 USD Regional Prize Pool and for that coveted Grand Finals slot at Hong Kong in August 2018, where one China Team and four invitational pro teams will join the fray for a total of 8 teams to battle it all out.
Here is the tournament schedule;

Online Qualifiers – March until June 2018
Regional Finals – June until July 2018
Grand Finals – August 2018

On top of that, the Regional Final Qualifiers and the Grand Finals of ZOTAC CUP MASTERS CS:GO Tournament will be live streamed with of course cast and will be available in multiple languages on the ZOTAC CUP Twitch channel.
If you wish to learn more or even participate the ZOTAC CUP MASTERS CS:GO 2018, you can click here to go to their official website.
Pokdepinion: To all those avid CS:GO gamers out there, why don’t you test your skills (and possibly luck too) at the tournament? You might just win ;)
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Nintendo Switch Could See A Price Drop Ahead Of New OLED Variant Release

The new Nintendo Switch OLED is coming soon on the 8th of October and with that in mind, there is a possibility of the current version to receive a price drop according to a tip.
Nintendo Switch to see price drop?

Info Nintend’Alerts – La console Nintendo Switch devrait baisser à partir de lundi et se vendre autour de 270€. C’est la première baisse depuis la sortie en mars 2017.➡ https://t.co/fEhbIUtSeh pic.twitter.com/Jx65zr18gy
— Nintend'Alerts (@nintendalerts) September 9, 2021

Nintendo did not make any announcement on the matter but according to French tipster Nintend’Alerts, they’ve stated that the standard Nintendo Switch will see its price drop to €270, which is a €60 reduction from its retail price.

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So you might be saying that it’s only for units around Europe and you’re not wrong to have that thought. There’s no confirmation that people outside of the region will enjoy the price cut. The decision could be because they want to make the price in Europe more affordable, seeing how most gadgets are more expensive there.
Since Nintendo has yet to make an announcement on this, do take the news with a pinch of salt. Should there be more news on it, we would sure to update you. Till then, stay tuned to Pokde.net for the latest tech and gaming news plus reviews.
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Pokdepinion: While I think everyone would like the idea of a price reduction, I don’t think we’ll see a change here. The new (supposed) price in Euro is somewhat similar to the current retail price of a Nintendo Switch here, so I don’t think they would want to reduce their price in Asia. At least that’s how I think. I do hope that I’m wrong though..
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A YouTube Video Managed to Crash Some Google Pixel Phones

If you own a Google Pixel with Tensor chip on it: do not view this 4K HDR clip of the movie named ‘Alien’ (actually now you can – it has been fixed since).

First spotted by Reddit user u/OGPixel5 – the user noticed their Google Pixel 7 Pro somehow crashed when the video in question is displayed in YouTube. It’s not a fluke – many users down the thread has tried it themselves and sees the same crash. However, it’s non-destructive: while the first reboot may cause the cellular feature to not work, a second reboot will get it back up and running.

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It’s not known what exactly caused the crash, but some have speculated it could be a bug related to color space values – which had happened before to a random wallpaper that can crash most Android devices due to incorrect sRGB color conversions. All the affected phones are Google Tensor-powered, of which are based on Samsung’s in-house Exynos chips. That being said, no Samsung device powered by Exynos chips has been reported with such incidents so far.
The bug has apparently been fixed ever since, likely from a remote fix on Google’s side. Ars Technica reported no issues found when they played the clip in their Pixel phones, and users have confirmed that the issue has disappeared.
Source: Ars Technica
Pokdepinion: That’s not very reassuring given how random these bugs are, isn’t it?
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Pos Malaysia is Suspending International Mail and Parcel Services For Now

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GANGGUAN PERKHIDMATAN MEL DAN BUNGKUSAN ANTARABANGSA pic.twitter.com/vw03gORSSD
— Pos Malaysia Berhad (@pos4you) March 31, 2020

The folks over at Pos Malaysia have officially announced that they will be suspending international mail and parcel services. It will be affecting mails and parcels to and from all countries except for China, Hong Kong, Singapore, Japan, and the UK.
The suspension of service is only temporary, and its done due to cancellation of flights and airport closures due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Express Mail will be running, but with a limited capacity.

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Pos Malaysia made the announcement on their official website as well as via their official Twitter account. They’ve also included an extensive list of countries where Express Mail will not ship to.
List of Countries that Pos Malaysia Won’t Deliver For Now Under Express Mail
EMS Document

Afghanistan
Bangladesh
Burundi
Cambodia
Central African Republic
Comoros
Cote d’Ivoire
Cuba
Democratic Republic of Congo
Iran
Iraq
Kiribati
Laos
Liberia
Libya
Mali
Nauru
Netherlands Antilles
Niger Republic
North Korea
Pakistan
Sierra Leone
Solomon Islands
Somalia
Sudan
Syrian Arab Republic
Tajikistan
Tuvalu
Venezuela
Yemen

EMS Parcel

Afghanistan
Argentina
Austria
Bahrain
Bangladesh
Belgium
Brazil
Brunei
Bulgaria
Burundi
Cambodia
Central of African Republic
Chile
Cote d’Ivoire
Croatia
Cyprus
Czech Republic
Democratic Republic of Congo
Denmark
Egypt
Eritrea
Estonia
Finland
France
Germany
Greece
Hungary
Iceland
Indonesia
Iran
Iraq
Ireland
Italy
Japan
Jordan
Kazakhstan
Kuwait
Laos
Lebanon
Liberia
Libya
Liechtenstein
Luxembourg
Maldives
Mali
Myanmar
Nepal
Netherlands
Netherlands Antilles
North Korea
Norway
Oman
Pakistan
Papua New Guinea
Philippines
Poland
Portugal
Qatar
Russian Federation
Saudi Arabia
Serbia
Slovakia
Somalia
Spain
Sri Lanka
Sudan
Sweden
Switzerland
Syria Arab Republic
Taiwan
Tajikistan
Thailand
Turkey
Ukraine
United Arab Emirates
Uzbekistan
Venezuela
Vietnam
Yemen

There is no indication as to when the services will be back to normal again, especially when it’s particularly important now to take precautions against the virus. Pos Malaysia mentioned that they will provide an update when details are available so stay tuned for that.
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Pokdepinion: Well, better safe than sorry. As least we can still get stuff delivered within the country.
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This Japanese Smartphone Won’t Allow You To Take Nude Photos

Remember the last time you took a nude photo of yourself? I can’t either. Well a Japanese company has launched a new smartphone that’s called the Tone e20. The key feature? Well it will not allow you to take explicit photos with its camera.

The phone uses AI that prevents you to take the mentioned photos. Should you take one (with the Tone e20), it will prevent the image from being saved to your gallery. Needless to say, you can’t take nude photos of other people as well.
In addition, the phone can be paired with another device. Should such photo be taken, the paired smartphone will receive a notification, which could be helpful to parents.

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Aside from that, the Tone e20 features a 6.26″ display and comes with a MediaTek Helio P22 SoC. In terms of memory, it comes with 4GB RAM that’s mated with 64GB internal storage. At the back there’s a triple camera setup, that sports a 13MP main camera. As for selfies, well there’s a 8MP shooter on the front.
It is reported that less than 50% of U.S adults are involved in sending nude photos or videos. Adding to that, a survey found out that 89% of millennial women have taken nude photos.
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Pokdepinion:  Specifications wise, it’s not that attractive.. but such a phone that doesn’t allow you to take nudes, well it’s definitely helpful for parents to have an eye on their kids (not in the wrong way).
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Blizzard Together With Activision Bringing Destiny 2 to PC – A couple brought together by Destiny

A powerhouse couple

Blizzard Entertainment just announced that they’re partnering up with Bungie and Activision to bring Activision’s upcoming first-person shooter Destiny 2 to PC exclusively via Blizzard Entertainment platform, Battle.net. This is a highly unusual move by Blizzard Entertainment seeing that Battle.net only houses their own games such as World of Warcraft, Diablo 3, Heroes of the Storm, Starcraft 2, Hearthstone and most recently the highly popular Overwatch. Which makes Bungie’s much anticipated sequel the first non-Blizzard game to be made available on Blizzard Entertainment’s platform.

This also means that gamers will be able purchase Destiny 2 directly through Battle.net and will have access to their online social functionality, including chats, the ability to see which of their friends are online in Destiny 2 or in Blizzard games, and the ability to stream gameplay directly to Facebook.

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In a recent blogpost, Blizzard explained their decision to bring Destiny 2 to their platform,
We loved Destiny and think Destiny 2 is going to be a great game. Blizzard has an established and successful global internet infrastructure we’ve used for years to support our own games. Creating a new network client for Destiny 2, which is bringing the franchise to PC for the first time, would needlessly extend the development period for the game. We want to get our hands on Destiny 2 as soon as possible like everybody else, so we offered to share our PC platform with our sister companies for this release.
However this doesn’t mean that Blizzard Entertainment’s bringing in more non-Blizzard games to Battle.net, with them clarifying,
Our focus in terms of supporting non-Blizzard games is solely around Destiny 2. Aside from potentially evaluating needs or opportunities for future Activision games, we don’t have any short- or long-term plans to support third-party games with Battle.net. It’s important to us to maintain our quality standards for any experience or service we’re putting in front of our players, which represents a big investment of time and effort on our part, so this is not something we’re jumping into lightly.
Destiny 2 is slated to come out on September 8 for all major consoles however the release date for the PC version is still up in the air.
Luke Smith, director of Destiny 2 told PC Gamer that Bungie needs more time to make sure that the PC version is done right. This was echoed by Blizzard Entertainment as they too didn’t reveal a specific release date.
We’re excited to work with Bungie to bring the PC version of Destiny 2 to every region Blizzard currently operates in. Bungie is actively working through the global details. We look forward to sharing additional information later this year.

Expect more information about a PC release date from Bungie in a few weeks.
Pokdepinion: This is a smart move from both Blizzard and Activision. However, I expected an announcement of this sort of partnership sooner seeing that both companies are under the same parent company.
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