Expect Some Awesome Deals And Giveaways From The Realme 12.12 Sale Promotion

If you have an itch to shop, then the 12.12 sale is definitely something you’ve been looking forward to. There will be a huge variety of items on sale with special promotions and giveaways. If you have been eyeing Realme products for a while now, then this will certainly excite you. You can get your hands on the Realme 2 Pro and the Realme C1 at a discounted priced.
Special 12.12 Promo Prices

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The Realme 2 Pro smartphone, which is currently available in Black Sea and Ice Lake, will be available exclusively on Shopee with a special price. Soon enough, the new Blue Ocean colour variant will also join in the fray.
The 12.12 Birthday Sale promotion for the Realme 2 Pro on Shopee will be taking place at 12am on 12th December, at these promotional prices below, and the device is also available offline at over 500 authorised dealers at regular retail prices:

4GB RAM + 64GB ROM – RM799 (Original price is RM849)
6GB RAM + 64GB ROM – RM899 (Original price is RM949)
8GB RAM + 128GB ROM – RM999 (Original price RM1,099)

The “Entry-level Beast” known as the Realme C1 on the other hand will be available exclusively on the Lazada 12.12 Grand Year End Sale starting 12AM on 10th December at the promotional price stated below, and the device is also available offline at over 500 authorised dealers at regular retail prices:

2GB RAM + 16GB ROM – RM399 (Original price is RM449)

Contests & Giveaways

There will be a contest on the Shopee Instagram account which will be running until 11th December, where you can stand a chance to win a Realme 2 Pro smartphone. All you have to do is take these simple steps:

Follow Shopee’s Instagram, like the contest post and tag 3 friends
Announcement of result will be via Instagram Story on 14 December 2018

On Lazada, they will be running a “Slash It” contest where fans gather in groups of 100 to stand a chance to win 5 units of Realme C1 for RM0.99. To be eligible for it, all you have to do is:

Use the Lazada app and click ‘Slash It’ on the desired product
Click ‘Slash It and Invite’ and share the link on social media
Track the status of the product and click ‘Get It Now’ when it hits the targeted number of slashes

Pokdepinion: So many things to buy, I’m not sure if my wallet can handle it.
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TikTok reunites woman with “missing” husband

TikTok was banned in India in April, but the ban was lifted a week later. That was a lucky u-turn for Jayapradha, who lost her husband, Suresh, three years back. It was via a TikTok video that the wife’s relative identified the husband along with a transgender woman. That finally ended a three year search for Jayapradha’s missing husband.
Suresh has reportedly left home in 2016 to look for work, but never returned. The wife has filed a missing persons case with the police, although the police were unable to be of any help, but TikTok was.
Immediately after confirming the man in the TikTok video was indeed her husband, the wife went to the police and they successfully traced Suresh to Hosur, a town 200km away from his wife. The husband has settled down as a mechanic and entered a relationship with the trans woman whom he was spotted with in the TikTok video.

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The police offered counseling to the married couple and sent them on their way. Such a happy ending.
Pokdepinion: Could this be a next-level TikTok marketing strategy?
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Facebook Claims Instagram Does More Good Than Harm for Mental Health

After the Wall Street Journal’s reports on the negative effects of Instagram with mental health, Facebook has claimed that it does more good than harm. Here’s what went down.
Facebook: Instagram Does More Good Than Harm for Mental Health

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Previously, we reported about the Wall Street Journal’s report on Instagram having a negative effect on mental health, particularly for teenagers. Now, Facebook is claiming that it does more good than harm.
Firstly, Pratiti Raychoudhury, the Head of Research over on Facebook, mentioned in a post that the report is not indicative of actual internal study that is being critiqued. As for the statement that it “makes body image issues worse for one in three teen girls”, he said that it’s a misrepresentation of the documents in question.
They have since mentioned that the information is a small part of a much larger internal research discovery which revealed that Instagram actually helped teenagers in some areas. In 12 different areas of potential mental health, there are more positive effects than there are negative ones.

In fact, in 11 of 12 areas on the slide referenced by the Journal, including serious areas like loneliness, anxiety, sadness, and eating issues, more teenage girls who said they struggled with that issue also said that Instagram made those difficult times better rather than worse.
Pratiti Raychoudhury
In other words, Facebook isn’t denying that there are negative mental health effects with the use of Instagram, but people shouldn’t just focus on that. Hopefully, the company does something to fix that somewhere down the road.
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Pokdepinion: I personally feel that such a statement is a bit of a risky line to tread as it can come off as the company not caring about it. However, I also believe that actions speak louder than words, and this isn’t something that can be easily fixed in a short span of time. We will just have to wait and see what will be done to combat it.
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Here’s how we tamed the ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL704 temperatures!

The latest GeForce RTX powered ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL704 isn’t exactly frosty. It runs pretty hot as we found out in our testing, so we took it upon ourselves to see if we can get it to run cooler. For longevity. And for science.
All we used was some MasterGel Maker thermal paste and also Intel’s Extreme Tuning Utility to try to tame the thermals. The latter free, and the former can be gotten at a very affordable price.

Interestingly, in our testing we found that we actually did not make any gains from repasting the laptop. This was quite in contrast with our ROG Strix SCAR II GL504, as we managed to achieve lower temperatures via repasting. And it wasn’t just a single try, as off-camera we also tried repasting several times more just to be sure that it wasn’t a bad application.

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ASUS has apparently designed the ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL704 in such a way that it doesn’t stop boosting until around 96°C, and even then, it does not drop to base clocks. Repasting it did nothing, as it still hit a toasty 96°C. All we can say is that ASUS has probably upgraded the thermal paste to be on par with high end thermal pastes like the MasterGel Maker. but when we undervolted it, we saw some differences.
Average clocks increased to around 3.3 GHz instead of the 3.1 GHz before undervolting. Now undervolting is actually the first step we should have taken, as it doesn’t void the warranty. But as usual, we are always just a bit too adventurous and went ahead with the hard part first. We managed to undervolt by 0.1V, which is a pretty decent amount.
Did you manage to reduce the temperatures on your laptop with undervolting? Let us know!
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Yuna To Headline U Mobile’s #GroovesWithU Show

Are you a big fan of Yuna? Well you might want to catch her on the finale of U Mobile’s #GroovesWithU stream which will take place tomorrow, 30th of May 2020 at 8.30 pm.
Yuna to headline #GroovesWithU
Yuna to feature in #GroovesWithU
Yuna will be performing several of her biggest Malay hits during the finale and you can catch the performance at U Mobile’s Youtube.
On top of the performance, U Mobile has revealed that Yuna will be donating portion of her artiste fees to The Lost Food Project and KITA fund, two organizations that’s been helping communities affected by the Covid-19 pandemic.

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Here’s what she had to say about the initiative:
I am delighted to be invited to be part of U Mobile’s #GroovesWithU Raya Special! This show is particularly meaningful to me as firstly, I’m excited that I am able to sing for and engage with my fans even in this time of social distancing. Secondly, I am able to perform some of my favorite Hari Raya tunes to make this Raya even more memorable. I’m also glad to mark this partnership with U Mobile in a meaninful way with a donation to two organizations who are providing Covid-19 relief to those in need, The Lost Food Project and KITA Fund. Yuna
Besides that, #GroovesWithU will also feature SonaOne, Pastel Lite, and Bil Musa. The stream is available for free on the date itself (tomorrow).
Pokdepinion: If you’re indeed a fan of her, why not catch her performance? The best part is, it’s free!
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Apart from the Galaxy S22 series, the Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Series pre-orders for Malaysia has also been officially confirmed. Here’s everything that you need to know to get your hands on the tablet.
Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Series Pre-Order in Malaysia Revealed

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Apart from the Galaxy S22 series, we have the Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 series of tablets that were unveiled in full. It showed promise in the area of potentially replacing laptops given what it offers. Now, we have the official pre-orders for the tablets in Malaysia.
In case you missed the announcement and would like to learn more about all three devices, click right here.
Pre-orders for the Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 series will come with free gifts worth up to RM2,156. This will include a goodies like an S Pen, one Book Cover Keyboard, 1-year Microsoft 365 Personal, and more.
For the full list of free gifts you can get for pre-ordering devices, we’ve listed them right below here:
Pre-order Gifts

Samsung Galaxy Tab S8

1 x Neoprene Pouch worth RM149
30% off Samsung Care+ 1 Year Subscription = RM154

Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Plus

1 year subscription to Microsoft 365 Personal worth RM269
30% off Samsung Care+ 1 Year Subscription = RM231

Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra

1 x S Pen
1 x Book Cover Keyboard
30% off Samsung Care+ 1 Year Subscription = RM231

In case you didn’t know about the retail prices of all the devices, we’ve listed them right below here for your reference:

Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Series Retail Pricing

Galaxy Tab S8 8GB RAM / 128GB storage = RM3,299
Galaxy Tab S8 Plus 8GB RAM / 256GB storage = RM4,599
Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra 12GB RAM / 256GB storage = RM5,899

The pre-orders will be up starting now until 3rd March 2022. It will be available at the Samsung Experience Stores, Samsung Authorized Partners, and Samsung Malaysia Online Store.
If you’re interested to pre-order the Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra, click right here. If you want to pre-order the Galaxy Tab S8 or Tab S8 Plus instead, click right here.
Pokdepinion: I’m looking at my laptop, and then looking at the Tab S8 Ultra, and I’m very tempted to give it a try as a potential replacement. Hopefully I’ll get to review it sooner rather than later.
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HUAWEI Offering Lower Prices For HUAWEI Mate 20 and HUAWEI nova 3i This Chinese New Year

To celebrate in with the upcoming festive Chinese New Year, HUAWEI Malaysia is now offering consumers to get their hands on their HUAWEI Mate 20 and HUAWEI nova 3i at cheaper prices, where you can save up to RM500.

You can get a brand new HUAWEI Mate 20 at just RM2,399 and RM999 for the nova 3i respectively. These new prices will be implemented tomorrow, on the 21st of January 2019.

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The HUAWEI Mate 20 comes with a 6.53-inch Dewdrop display and comes with the latest Kirin 980 chipset. It also comes packed with SuperCharge, Wireless Quick Charge among a list of useful features.
We’ve actually reviewed the Mate 20’s siblings, the Mate 20 Pro and Mate 20 X previously. You can check them out to learn more on the device and our thoughts on it.
Pokdepinion: That’s quite a price cut that they are offering. So if you’re aiming for the current flagship from HUAWEI, you might want to check the deal out. There’s also the more affordable nova 3i too.
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Android 8.0 Oreo rolling out to the Nokia 8; finally “polished enough” for launch!

We have been following Nokia’s progress with Android 8.0 Oreo quite closely. Firstly because we really loved the Nokia 8, and also because we wanted to see if they can keep their promise of fast updates. Just a month after they released the Oreo update for the Nokia 8 on the new Nokia Mobile Beta Labs, it is now official.

The latest update will bring most of Android 8.0 Oreo’s hallmark features such as the better performance and better security. Autofill, Picture-in-Picture multitasking and the revamped user interface with notification dots are also going to arrive on the Nokia 8, considering it runs vanilla Android.

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O k, here we go
R eviewed your feedback
E verything is polished
O fficial update rolling out today! #AndroidOreo #Nokia8 #Oreo #Nokiamobilebetalabs pic.twitter.com/QpZeh9JTu0
— Juho Sarvikas (@sarvikas) November 24, 2017

This should make the Nokia 8 one of the earliest devices to receive its Android 8.0 Oreo update. The vanilla Android approach may have made Nokia’s job easier while also making the Nokia 8 incredibly zippy. We are liking what we are seeing with Nokia. Meanwhile, for those of you with Nokia 8’s look out for the OTA that will hit your devices soon enough!
Pokdepinion: Loved the hardware, and now with fast updates, we may have an alternative for Nexus and Pixel devices. Did I mention that the Nokia 8 is one of the most affordable smartphones with the Snapdragon 835?
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HyperX Join Arms With GPL Summer 2017 – An Eye For The 2017 World Championship!

HyperX, the gaming division under Kingston Technology, has announce the title sponsorship of the Garena Premier League 2017 Summer Split. The tournament will be the biggest League of Legends (LoL) tournament in the whole of South East Asia.

The GPL Summer 2017 will take place at Mueng Thai GMM Live House in Bangkok, Thailand. Teams from Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippine, Singapore, and Vietnam will battle it out for spots in the 2017 World Championships. It will take place on August 25th until August 27th and will compete for the big prize worth of $30,000. The teams will compete with each other while being equipped with HyperX’s gaming headsets, keyboards and mice.

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We are thrilled to partner with Garena Thailand for GPL Summer 2017 to demonstrate our longstanding commitment to the gaming community. As eSports getting popular among SEA countries and becoming one of mainstream pastimes, HyperX will continue its support and bring the fun of the game to all eSports fans. Susan Yang, Marketing Manager, APAC Region, HyperX
SInce 2015’s GPL, Vietnam has been dominating the league. Could this time be different? Guess we’ll only find out the answer when the league commences.
To see more on HyperX products, you can check out their official website by clicking here.
Pokdepinion: Personally, I have enjoyed HyperX products, especially their gaming headsets. Nice to see they are taking part and involved in some serious gaming tournaments.
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Best value Snapdragon 845 smartphone? Between the Mi MIX 2S, OnePlus 6 and ZenFone 5z, which reigns supreme?

If you are in the market for a flagship, you will definitely be looking at smartphones powered by either a Snapdragon 845, Exynos 9810 or a Kirin 970. The latter two don’t really have that many options, but the Snapdragon 845 is found in more flagship smartphones than I can count. Yes, I can’t count that high. I have calculators for that.
And speaking of counting, if you want the best bang for buck, you would have pretty much made a shortlist of a few devices. Namely the Xiaomi Mi MIX 2S and OnePlus 6. Now Xiaomi and OnePlus are known for bringing forth amazing value for money, but we have a new challenger this time around: ASUS. The ASUS ZenFone 5z’s Malaysian pricing has just leaked, and we were rather impressed. So, we decided to compare it against the other affordable flagships in the market.
The specification

ASUS ZenFone 5z
Mi MIX 2S
OnePlus 6

Processor
Snapdragon 845
(With AI Boost)
Snapdragon 845

RAM
Up to 8GB

Storage
Up to 256GB (expandable with microSD card up to 2TB)
Up to 256GB (non-expandable)

Display
6.2″ FHD+ 90% screen to body ratio
100% DCI-P3
5.99″ FHD+ 81.9% screen to body ratio
DCI-P3 support
6.28″ FHD+ 84% screen to body ratio
DCI-P3 support

Camera
12MP f/1.8, Sony IMX 363 1/2.55″ sensor (1.4μm pixels) + 8MP f/2.2 120° wide angle camera
12MP f/1.8, Sony IMX 363 1/2.55″ sensor (1.4μm pixels) + 12MP f/2.4 telephoto lens
16MP f/1.7, Sony IMX519 1/2.6″ sensor (1.22μm pixels) + 20MP f/1.7 secondary camera

Battery
3300 mAh with AI Charging
3400 mAh
3300 mAh with Dash Charge

Price
RM1899
RM1999
RM2399

The comparison

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The ASUS ZenFone 5z appears to offer the most value for money. Its 90% screen-to-body ratio is the highest among its peers, and as we have found in ASUS’ previous devices, a wide angle camera does help to give a different perspective on things. We loved the great AI-enhanced camera, amazing display and also lightweight body in our review of the ASUS ZenFone 5, and we expect the ASUS ZenFone 5z to be even more loveable.
The AI Boost performance gains with the ASUS ZenFone 5 were pretty substantial, and that was with a Snapdragon 636. Imagine if the Snapdragon 845 gets even beefier. And while we don’t actually see AI Charging in action, it does stand to extend the longevity of the device. It’s also the only device to have expandable storage, which is a good thing if you keep most of your media on your device. And for that price, well, everything is a bonus.

The Mi MIX 2S also makes a strong showing with its new camera that is surely going to be a huge upgrade over the Mi MIX 2. It also scores higher in DxOMark than the ASUS ZenFone 5z, but the conventional zoom camera is not nearly as interesting as a wide-angle camera. If you are into wireless charging, this is also the one to get as it comes with support for Qi wireless charging over its ceramic back.

The OnePlus 6 is the only one among these three to sport any water resistance. There is no IP rating, but OnePlus claims it will survive a drop into the sink or some rain. It is also the most expensive, while sporting the smallest pixels in its main camera. The second camera enhances low light images, but who needs that when you have bigger pixels to capture more light in the ZenFone 5z and Mi MIX 2S? Also, this device never made it into DxOMark’s ladder, so we aren’t really expecting it to blow our minds with its camera either.
The verdict

We believe the ASUS ZenFone 5z definitely offers quite a lot for the money the Taiwanese company asks from you. While we would like to crown it the definitive value-for-money flagship for 2018, there is more to a smartphone than just specifications.
What do you think? What is the best value for money smartphone right now in the market? Let us know in the comments!
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Lenovo Malaysia To Host Rise of Legion: Collegiate Tournament For University Students

Are you a university student in Klang Valley and play Dota 2? Well Lenovo Malaysia has got something special for you. They will be hosting the two-day Rise of Legion: Collegiate Tournament on the 26 till 27 September 2020.
Lenovo Rise of Legion: Collegiate Tournament

If you fit the criteria, you can register in a team of five members through the link here from now till the 20th of September 2020.
The tournament sees a total combined prize pool of RM4,000 by battling it out in Dota 2, with the dates mentioned earlier. You stand a chance in winning the following:

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Champion: RM2,4001st runner up: RM1,0002nd runner up: RM600
Besides the tournament, Lenovo has also announced that in conjunction with Malaysia Day, they will be offering special deals for their Legion 5pi and Legion 5i from now till the 30th of September 2020. In this period of time, you can enjoy free Grab or Touch n’ Go e-walllet vouchers worth up to RM150 upon purchase of selected Legion laptops, Adding to that, they will also offer Purchase with Purchase (PWP).
In the promotion, you can get your hands on selected Lenovo products at special price ranging from the Lenovo 530 Wireless Mouse, Lenovo 22″ FHD monitor, as well as a Lenovo TB-7305X 7″ tablet.
For more details and to make your redemption, you can head to the link right here.
Pokdepinion: I wish there was tournaments such as this back when I was still studying… well if you’ve got the skills to pay the bills, why not test them out?
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New Razer Blade 15 starts from RM6651 — new Mercury White Limited Edition also announced

The new Razer Blade 15 is one of the most desirable gaming laptops in the market, but its pricing may have kept it out of the reach of most people. So now there is a more affordable base model. And for those who prefer a lighter shade than Razer’s signature anodized black finish, there’s also the Mercury White Limited Edition.

The new base model looks exactly like the higher-end Razer Blade 15, but it is actually thicker at 19.9mm. It now accommodates a Gigabit LAN port too. Also here are the minimal bezels around the 15.6″ 100% sRGB display, but you are limited to only 60 Hz panels here on the base model.

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You still get the Intel Core i7 8750H 6C/12T processor and a GeForce GTX 1060 Max-Q GPU inside. It comes with 16GB DDR4 RAM, and will be offered with two storage options. The more affordable one which costs $1599 (~RM6652), will give you a 128GB PCIe 3.0 SSD + 1TB HDD. Opt for the $1799 (~RM7484) variant and you get double the SSD and HDD storage.

Meanwhile, the Razer Blade 15 Mercury White Edition comes in a matte white finish and more minimalistic black USB ports and a non-illuminated Razer logo. Luckily, what made the Razer Blade 15 impressive like the individually-lit Razer Chroma-enabled keyboard and of course the heavy-hitting hardware are all there.

The only difference is that the Razer Blade Mercury White Edition will be available in limited quantities in US and Canada, and also selected retailers in China. It will be offered with either a GeForce GTX 1060 Max-Q or a GeForce GTX 1070 Max-Q, priced at $2199 (~RM9148) and $2599 (~RM10812), respectively.
Pokdepinion: The base model is pretty cool, but I would have been willing to settle for less storage in exchange for a 144 Hz display…
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Ugreen X-Kit Review — A Laptop Stand That Does it All

With the introduction of next-gen thermal solutions, laptops today need less help dissipating heat out of their systems than their predecessors. Laptop cooler stands has become less of a necessity, thus manufacturers are seeking to break through with a whole new take on laptop cooler stands to stay relevant.
With that in mind, let’s take a look at the Ugreen X-Kit laptop stand. It combines portability, functionality, and ergonomics into a relatively tiny package. Find out just how much did Ugreen pack in this stand that’s no bigger than a pencil case.
Ugreen X-Kit Unboxing

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The unboxing is pretty straight forward, the box welcomes you with the stand itself when you open the box. Below it is a box that contains a Type-C to Type-C cable, a fabric carry case, and the usual documentations.

Appearance

At first glance the Ugreen X-Kit simply looks like a stick around the length of a Nintendo Switch. From the side you can see its I/O ports, where we have 1 USB-C port that will be used to connect the stand to the laptop, 2 full-sized USB-A ports, 1 HDMI port, 1 SD Card slot and 1 microSD card slot. The other side of the stand is blank.

To deploy the stand, simply open it by pulling the two halves apart. The two halves are secured in place by a strong magnet, with virtually no chance of you accidentally opening it while carrying it around.

The supporting platform is raised by lifting it up towards you. The stand is supported by two extension arms below the surface platform and is held in place by holes in the lower half. There are four set of holes on both sides of the lower platform, allowing you to adjust the Ugreen X-Kit’s angle to your liking.

On the end closest to you is a hook-like bend which supports the laptop in its raised position, preventing it from sliding off onto your desk. Ugreen cleverly applied a nice, thick silicone lining here, so you won’t risk scratching your laptop by using the Ugreen X-kit.
Specification

Angle
15°, 20°, 30°, 33°

I/O Ports
2 x USB 3.0
1 x 4K HDMI 60Hz
1 x SD Card slot
1 x Micro SD Card slot

Materials
Aluminum
Reinforced plastic

User Experience
The Ugreen X-Kit has a lot to offer, so we will be breaking this down into few segments to better highlight the benefits that the Ugreen X-kit stands to offer.
Ergonomics

The stand can raise a laptop to four levels of tilt, with each level offering a different height. We have here the ASUS ExpertBook P5440 on the stand and using it with the Ugreen X-kit just offers significantly improved ergonomics than simply using it on a flat desk. The second level will still offer some extra comfort when it comes to typing while the third and final level would lift the laptop’s display higher to meet your eye level.

Functionality

On top of being a laptop stand, it also serves as a USB-C hub. With a full array of ports, it offers a wide range of possibilities. The two USB-A ports are a welcoming sight, giving the ability to plug in mouse, keyboards and practically whatever you want that has a USB-A connector.
Modern laptops are often designed with just USB-C ports, as it is a lot more compact than your full-sized HDMI or USB-A ports, while being able to be carry all the signals you need. The Ugreen X-kit allows you to plug in an external monitor and USB peripherals without having to resort to all the dongles, by combining them all into a compact package.

The two SD card slots offer great potential too. While many laptops do have SD card slots, it is usually either a full sized slot or of the microSD variety. The Ugreen X-kit includes both so users can avoid the situation of having the wrong card for the wrong slot. The card slot also enables the possibility to use the stand for storage expansion, leave an SD card in there and the stand will act as an external storage drive when you’re connected to it.
Portability

Finally, the stand is really meant to be carried around with you. It is just around the length of a Nintendo Switch but a third of the width. It can fit in any laptop bag easily, and it even comes with this nice fabric carry case to protect it and the other contents in your bag.

For what it is capable of doing, working as a USB hub, SD card reader and HDMI adapter, I have come to consider it an indispensable part of my laptop, so the portability here is really important.
Conclusion

The Ugreen X-Kit is a great mix of multiple functionalities in a tiny package. It offers portability, functionality, and ergonomics. I absolutely did not expect how useful this stand would be in the first place, but now it has become a gadget that I always carry around in my bag. The stand is still in the fund-raising stage but it has already hit its goal. It is set at USD49 or RM199 on indiegogo, we were told that the RSP price would be higher then the crowd funding price by Ugreen them self, so if you want one, better be the early bird now.

Our thanks to Ugreen for sending us the Ugreen X-kit for review.
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Sony Discontinues PS Vita Production Officially

While its been some time that we’ve learned that Sony planned on shutting down in producing PS Vita, well now it is finally official. The move marks the last step in a long phase where they started to halt games in 2015.
Released back in December 2011, the company had aimed in offering a system that’s portable and where users can game on the go. Adding to the news, Sony doesn’t plan on a sequel to the handheld device. Considering how well smartphone gaming has grown in recent times, it seems like a wise choice.
If you are looking for one, you should do it quickly at retailers before they all run out or even track down second-hand units.

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PS Vita games has been excluded from the upcoming March 2019 PS Plus lineup. If you haven’t checked out what games that you’ll be getting for this month, you can check out the full list right here.
Pokdepinion: I can’t say that I’m surprised with the news but still, it’s a sad day for PS Vita owners out there.

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[Confirmed] ASUS ZenFone 5 and ZenFone Max Pro M1 launch dates – Checkout the ZenFone Max Pro M1 we have here

ASUS is definitely on a wild ride this year. First, the improved ASUS Zephyrus-M but yet reduced price compared to it’s elder sibling, then their notchy ASUS ZenFone 5 made some headlines. But ASUS is not stopping there. In fact, the real big bang is about to happen soon as we now confirm that the launching date of ASUS ZenFone 5 and ASUS ZenFone Max Pro M1 has been officially set to May 31, 2018. This will probably be the craziest wave of the ASUS’ best selling line-up’s latest addition. I’m not speculating, I’m speaking from actual experience here.

The current buzz in the industry in this segment is the rise of the Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 that is the first device to spot a Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 and priced ridiculously cheap. At RM799, the Xiaomi even announced that they have put the price at a “very low margin” close to it’s cost price. Fair enough, I mean, Xiaomi is probably the only international brand that I would put my bets on gambling something like this considering its background and track records. But in this industry, it’s not about who does it first, but rather, who does it better. You’d agree with that one, right?

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But what if I told you, the ASUS ZenFone Max Pro M1 spots hardware specifications that seem even more superior than the Xiaomi Redmi Note 5, but ASUS has decided to price it even lower?! WHAT?! How is that even possible?! So we had the liberty to get a little insight and quick shots of the ASUS ZenFone Max Pro M1 and what we saw was indeed mind-blowing!

This 6-inch Full View Display device has a Full HD+ (18:9) display at 2160 x 1080 resolution with 85% NTSC and 450 nits brightness. I started with this because this is exactly the first thing that will take your breath away. This is the first ever phone to also spot 1500:1 contrast ratio within this range and it also retains a 2.5D curve glass design for the ultimate finishing. At the back, it spots a dual rear camera setup with PDAF, where the second camera functions as depth sensing to deliver remarkable images (we will be elaborating more on this in another article in the future).

Under the hood is the Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 Octa-core CPU coupled to a 5,000mAh battery (unlike 4,000mAh in the Xiaomi Redmi Note 5) and still maintains 181g weight similar to its rival. Don’t ask me how ASUS did crammed it all inside because I’m not done yet. We also have dual SIM + SD card (up to 2TB) setup so you don’t have to decide either or. It’s also running on stock Android Oreo 8.1 but is not opted into Google’s AndroidOne project because ASUS wanted to deliver more than what AndroidOne was limiting them to.

The ASUS ZenFone Max Pro M1 will be available in 2 colors and 3 configurations:

3GB RAM + 32GB Storage
4GB RAM + 64GB Storage
6GB RAM + 64GB Storage

This device is about to make history and will probably be the most wanted device of the year. Bet with me only once you have got your hands on the device. And mark your calendar, May 31st, 2018 is when this apocalypse will happen.
Pokdepinion: We will be taking this for a much in-depth ride later on, with all the added spices like we always do, but for now, there’s just too much to digest. The ASUS ZenFone Max Pro M1 is definitely something you should highly consider if you are eyeing for a very good budget phone. Save up RM799 and I guarantee you, there will be change left behind. That’s all we were told, the rest to be unveiled on the launch itself. I know I’ll be there.
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Samsung Galaxy S10 users advised to stop using fingerprint recognition until issue is patched

It seems like Samsung’s ultrasonic fingerprint scanner is less secure than what they have made it out to be. A British user has apparently reported that her Galaxy S10 was unlocked by her husband’s fingerprint, despite the fact that his fingerprint was not registered on the device.
The issue apparently started when she applied a third-party screen protector, something which Samsung does explicit warn against. However we assumed that a screen protector would stop the scanner from working, allow anyone to unlock it.
” Invisible yet vault-like security” – Samsung
Samsung is apparently aware of this issue and is going to issue a software patch to fix it. The problem has led KaKaobank to advise its users to stop using the Galaxy S10’s fingerprint recognition feature to login to its services, at least until the issue is resolved.

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Given that the Samsung Galaxy S10 series threw away years of innovation by omitting the iris scanner, there’s no other secure login method right now other than good ol’ passcodes, patterns and PINs.
Was it worth it, losing the iris scanner?
Have you encountered weird issues with the ultrasonic fingerprint scanner in your Samsung flagship?
Pokdepinion: Just give us back regular fingerprint scanners. They work fine and don’t get in the way of full-screen designs at all.
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PokdeLIVE 26  — ASUS Lyra Voice ft. Alexa and friends

We take a look at the ASUS Lyra Voice, a tri-band AiMesh router from ASUS that features Alexa built-in. Of course, Alexa won’t be complete without its companions, so we also brought in a few friends for Alexa to play with.

In this PokdeLive, we are giving away some bubble tea mooncakes! PokdeLive is our weekly episode of live discussion where we answer any questions that you may have related to technology and the current trends. We go live every Friday at 9:00pm (2100 hrs) GMT+8. Don’t miss out on this rather witty yet knowledgeable event every week and stand chances to reap the rewards of our boss’ mistakes as he keeps on hustling with his #bossterbelidua habits. Click here to visit our Facebook page.
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OPPO Reno5 Series To Come With 64MP Quad Cameras

The folks at OPPO Malaysia has announced news on their upcoming OPPO Reno5 series, which will come with a 64MP quad camera setup and two color variants.
OPPO Reno5 series

It appears that the OPPO Reno5 will be packing a Snapdragon 765G chipset while the Pro version will instead come with a Dimensity 1000+ SoC from MediaTek.

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The OPPO Reno5 Pro sports a bigger display at 6.55-inch but both variants will offer an OLED panel that supports 90Hz refresh rate. Powering them up are 4300mAh (standard) and 4350mAh (Pro) batteries, which you can charge with their 65W SuperVOOC 2.0 charger. There’s also support for reverse charging, should you need it.
In terms of cameras, they both come with the same camera configuration which offers a 64MP main camera with PDAF, 8MP ultrawide lens, 2MP macro sensor, and a 2MP depth shooter. At the front is a 32MP selfie shooter for both devices.
As for memory, it’s not confirmed yet on what variant will be arriving but there’s option of 8GB RAM paired with 128GB internal storage and a bigger 12GB RAM that’s mated with 256GB.
It appears that there will be two color variant; Galactic Silver and Starry Black for the OPPO Reno5 series. We’ll update accordingly should there be more news on the series. Till then, stay tuned.
Pokdepinion: I for one would like to test out the Pro variant because of the chipset.. Let’s just hope that they’ll bring it to the country and not replace it with another SoC.
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Watch Dogs: Legion To Come With NVIDIA RTX Ray Tracing Support

If you watched this year’s E3, you’d know that Watch Dogs: Legion will be making its way to gamers soon. It seems that NVIDIA as well as Ubisoft has partnered up where they have announced that NVIDIA GeForce RTX is the official graphics platform for the game.

The game will use real-time ray tracing and other advanced NVIDIA gaming technologies to create stunning visuals in the highly anticipated third installment of the Watch Dogs franchise. With Watch Dogs: Legion, it delivers a new gameplay innovation that allows you to recruit and play as anyone you see in the iconic city of London. Yeah, you read that right, you are able to play as every single character in the open world game.
Every character will have a backstory, personality, as well as skill sets that will help you personalize your very own team. The game allows you to join forces with your friends in a mission to take back the city. You can team up to a team of four and participate in co-op missions as well as end-game challenges and daily events.

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To learn more on the game, you can check out our E3 2019 coverage of Watch Dogs: Legion.
Pokdepinion: It’ll be intriguing how smooth the game will be. Seeing how you’ll be able to play as anyone in an open world game, the game is sure to be huge. I can’t wait to see how pretty the graphics will be too!
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MSI Announces Brand-New HX Series Laptops

MSI recently launch the new lineup of laptops powered by the newest 12th Generation Intel HX series CPUs and is currently available for pre-order in Malaysia from 22 to 31 July. Customers can not only get a first peek at the HX Series computers, but they can also get a Steam wallet worth $100 and a Fitbit Luxe.
MSI Titan GT77 HX

With its desktop-grade performance and powerful cooling system, the Titan GT series has been named the Gold Choice of the Best of COMPUTEX Award.

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The Titan GT77 HX not only returned with an improvement of high-yielding performance and cooling solutions but also with an assortment of high-end amenities like an RGB light-bar and mechanical keyboard with Cherry MX Ultra Low Switch.
The Cooler Boost Titan Technology, which consists of four fans, seven heat pipes, and a phase-change thermal pad, allows the newest 16-core Intel HX series CPU. As a result, the Titan GT77 HX has up to 150W Maximum Turbo Power of processing power, which doubles the performance of the previous generation CPU.
Furthermore, with the OverBoost technology, the laptop pushes the performance even further, reaching a stunning 250W of combined power supply to CPU and GPU. The latest laptop also has desktop-level expandability, with 4 memory slots and M.2 ports, enabling up to 64GB of RAM and 2TB of SSD storage for multiple AAA game installations or numerous browser tabs.
The new Titan GT77 HX  features Cherry MX Ultra Low Switch and has a per-key RGB backlit keyboard that can be operated by the famed SteelSeries GG software. Furthermore, the RGB lightings on the light bar positioned at the back of the laptop are programmable via the GG software.
MSI Titan GT77 HX Specification

Titan GT77 12UGS-050
Titan GT77 12UHS-034

Processor
Latest 12th Gen Intel CoreTM i9-12900HX Processor

RAM
Up to DDR5-4800
4 Slots
Up to 64GB

Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti
GDDR6 8GB
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU
GDDR6 16GB

Storage
2TB NVMe M.2 SSD by PCIe Gen4 x4

Connectivity
2x Thunderbolt 4 / DP/ USB Type-C
3x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A
1x SD Express Memory Card Reader
1x Mini DisplayPort
1x HDMI ([email protected] 60Hz / [email protected] 120Hz)

Display
17.3″ UHD (3840×2160), 120 Hz Refresh Rate, 100% DCI-P3 (Typical)
IPS-Level panel

Power
4-Cell, Li-Polymer
99.9Whr
330W adaptor

Dimension
397 x 330 x 23 mm

Weight
3.3 kg

Price
RM17,999
RM23,999

MSI Raider GE77 HX and 67 HX

The Raider GE series features a newly equipped 16-core Intel HX CPU, which promises up to 150W Maximum Turbo Power of processing power. Thanks to the proprietary OverBoost technology, gamers now choose the combined 250W power of CPU and GPU in the Raider GE77 HX and GE67 HX.
The latest Raider GE67 features a QHD 240Hz OLED display that balances resolution and refresh rate, with a 0.2ms response time, a DCI-P3 100 percent colour gamut, and a 1,000,000:1 contrast ratio.
Raider GE77 HX and 67 HX Specifications

Raider GE77HX 12UHS-069
Raider GE77HX 12UHS-070
Raider GE67HX 12UGS-072

Processor
Latest 12th Gen Intel Core i9-12900HX Processor
Latest 12th Gen Intel Core i7-12800HX Processor
Up to latest 12th Gen Intel Core i9-12900HX Processor

RAM
DDR5-4800, 2 slots, up to 64GB

Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU 16GB GDDR6
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Laptop GPU 8GB GDDR6

Storage
2TB NVMe M.2 SSD by PCIe Gen4 x4
1TB NVMe M.2 SSD by PCIe Gen4 x4
2TB NVMe M.2 SSD by PCIe Gen4 x4

Connectivity
1 x Thunderbolt 4 / DP/ USB Type-C,
1x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C / DP
1x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A
2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A
1x SD Express Memory Card Reader
1x HDMI ([email protected] 60Hz / [email protected] 120Hz)

Display
17.3″ UHD (3840×2160), 120 Hz Refresh Rate
100% DCI-P3(Typical)
IPS-Level panel
17.3″ UHD (2560*1440), 240 Hz Refresh Rate
100% DCI-P3(Typical)
IPS-Level panel
15.6” QHD (2560×1440), 240 Hz Refresh Rate
100% DCI-P3(Typical)
OLED panel

Power
4-Cell, Li-Polymer, 99.9Whr
330W adaptor

Dimension
397 x 284 x 25.9 mm
358 x 267 x 23.4 mm

Weight
2.9 Kg
2.38 Kg

Price
RM20,999
RM12,499
RM13,499

For more information about the HX series laptops, feel free to visit MSI’s official Facebook and Instagram pages.
Pokdepinion: More MSI laptops with peak performances for you to decide on! Great portable desktop-like devices too.

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Netflix gives you a taste with new trailer — take a peek at Narcos: Mexico

Netflix has just released their official trailer for Narcos: Mexico. The official trailer, as what drug dealers would call, is just a sample. If you are hooked, you will have to wait for the actual product, which will premiere on Netflix starting 16th November.

The series will bring viewers back to the 1980s, where the Mexican drug trafficking world was a messy situation of independent growers and dealers. Witness Felix Gallardo form the Guadalajara Cartel to unite traffickers to build an empire.
Watch as DEA agent Kiki Camarena finds out that his task to shut down the cartel is harder than he imagined. The more Kiki learns about Felix, the more entangled he is in the mission.

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Have you been watching all of the Narcos episodes? What do you think of the trailer?
Pokdepinion: I have never watched Narcos, but my colleague who has says it’s awesome. Hmm…
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Insider Claims Sony Plans to Release New Hardware Before PS5 Pro

Tom Henderson, an industry insider, has revealed that Sony has plans to launch new hardware before the anticipated PS5 Pro. Henderson also teased that he could share more information about the Pro in the coming days.
Insider Claims Sony is Planning a New Hardware Release before PS5 Pro

Tom Henderson has once again provided some insider information about the development roadmap of Sony’s PlayStation 5 console. According to Henderson, Sony has plans to release another piece of hardware before the much-rumored PS5 Pro, which he previously reported on. He also teased that he might reveal more juicy details about the PS5 Pro in the coming months, and that there is more hardware in development at Sony than what is currently known.
During a recent stream, Henderson stated, “I think I will be able to talk about PS5 Pro in the next couple of months, because that’s when a lot more people are going to be made aware of the console.” He also mentioned that he may share more information about the PS5 Pro in May or June. Furthermore, he revealed that Sony is planning to release another piece of hardware before the Pro, which he may disclose soon.

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Henderson previously broke the news about a new PS5 hardware model back in September of last year. According to his report, a new PS5 with a detachable disk drive will be available sometime in September 2023. The detachable drive will be connected to the main body via an extra USB-C port on the rear, setting it apart from its predecessor. While the hardware features of this upcoming console are expected to remain the same as the existing PS5 models, Henderson added that the detachable drive will be integrated naturally into the console’s mainframe.
In his March report, Henderson stated that Sony plans to release a full-fledged PS5 Pro with a hardware revision by the end of 2024. He also revealed that Sony has no plans to release a PlayStation 6 until 2028. Furthermore, he corroborated Jeff Grubb’s recent report about Sony hosting a PlayStation Showcase in June and speculated that Marvel’s Spiderman 2 could be released around the same time as the new PS5 hardware.
In conclusion, while Sony’s plans for its PlayStation 5 console remain shrouded in mystery, Tom Henderson’s insider information provides some clues about what could be coming in the future. Fans eagerly await further updates from both Sony and Henderson in the months to come.
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Pokdepinion: Having one with a detachable disk drive feels rather odd, but I suppose that’s one way of making use of the Digital Edition’s stocks. I would assume it would be the same as the Digital Edition, just with an extra USB-C port, and it shouldn’t be difficult to add either.
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Celcom Launches the Guna Celcom Network Experience – 4 Star YouTube Video Checkup Rating Nationwide

Celcom Launches the Guna Celcom Network Experience

The folks over at Celcom Axiata have recently launched the Guna Celcom network experience. It is a network experience campaign backed by Celcom’s recent network accomplishments as a data provider with 4 Star rating for YouTube Video Checkup nationwide.
The launch of the Guna Celcom network experience campaign was helmed by CEO Idham Nawawi. A total of 30 Grab cars were branded with the Guna Celcom campaign colours and design.

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With over 31 years of experience in the telco business, their priority has been to keep Malaysians connected at all times with the best digital experience that they can offer. It is being said that what we have seen until today is just the beginning as they look to evolve with technology and adapt with the times. They are still looking for ways to improve their network quality and we can only expect better in the future.
Celcom encouraged consumers to use their network, which they say offers the best digital experiences ranging from audio and video streaming, individual to big league mobile gaming, podcasting to home broadband and other Internet of Things.
Pokdepinion: If you see a number of Grab cars with these colours on the road moving forward, now you know why.
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ASUS Launches Z790 Series Motherboards for 13th-Gen Intel CPUs

ASUS today announced the latest lineup of Intel Z790 motherboards across ROG Maximus, ROG STRIX, TUF Gaming and PRIME product families – all built to support the latest Intel 13th Gen CPUs.

All Z790 models will support AEMP II (ASUS Enhanced Memory Profile II) that offers up to 37.5% faster RAM speeds over JEDEC-standard DDR5-4800 speeds thanks to a flexible “training” method, which offers one-click option to boost memory performance. On the CPU side, AI Overclocking – available to ROG Maximus & STRIX models – monitors and tunes parameters depending on system configuration, cooler efficiency and operating environment to provide best performance in both single-thread and all-core workloads in just one click.

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First featured in ASUS X670 series motherboards, AI Cooling II is also available in Z790 lineup. It uses machine learning to determine system’s capabilities during a quick stress test, then it calculates the best way to cool the components with the lowest fan speeds possible – ASUS has claimed a 5.7dB reduction under sustained workloads. This feature is available under FanXpert section of Armoury Crate app.
Q-Design provides user-friendly PC building experience with quick release latches on GPU slots, DIMMs and M.2 slots, providing easy access and removal of components across all Z790 models.
Included in this launch lineup are:

ROG Maximus Z790 Extreme
ROG Maximus Z790 Hero
ROG STRIX Z790-E Gaming
ROG STRIX Z790-F Gaming
ROG STRIX Z790-A Gaming
ROG STRIX Z790-I Gaming
TUF GAMING Z790-PLUS WIFI D4
TUF GAMING Z790-PLUS D4
PRIME Z790-A WIFI
PRIME Z790-P WIFI
PRIME Z790-P WIFI D4
PRIME Z790-P
PRIME Z790-P D4
PRIME Z790M-PLUS D4

Read more on ASUS website here.
Pokdepinion: Those who still uses DDR4 is going to settle with PRIME lineups, it remains to be seen if other OEMs will put DDR4 on higher end models.
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Lenovo Malaysia Releases New Yoga 6 AMD, Yoga Slim 9i, Yoga 9i, and Yoga Slim 7i Carbon Laptops

Lenovo has just released brand new additions to their Yoga line of laptops in Malaysia. The brand new Yoga 6 AMD, Yoga Slim 9i, Yoga 9i, and Yoga Slim 7i Carbon are the perfect companions for the always-on-the-go business leaders, entrepreneurs, and millennials needing devices that meet their lifestyle needs.
Lenovo Yoga 6 AMD

The Lenovo Yoga 6 AMD is the first-gen Lenovo consumer convertible laptop that sports a unique hybrid design of metal and soft-touch materials wrapped in striking blue fabric. The Yoga 6 AMD features a 13.3-inch FHD touchscreen with a brightness of 300 nits and a four-sided narrow bezel design. It also comes with up to AMD Ryzen 7 4700U processor, integrated AMD Radeon Graphics, up to 16GB DDR4 RAM and up to 1TB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe NVMe.

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Furthermore, the 2-in-1 laptop features a backlit keyboard, front-facing stereo speakers optimized with Dolby Atmos and weighs in at only 1.32kg. It also comes with security features such as a built-in fingerprint reader and TrueBlock webcam privacy shutter.
The Lenovo Yoga 6 AMD is available now at a retail price starting from RM3,799.
Lenovo Yoga Slim 9i

The Lenovo Yoga Slim 9i genuine leather in Shadow Black cover bonded with an aerospace-grade, aluminium chassis for more durability. The laptop features a 14-inch UHD touch display with a with a brightness of 300 nits. It is one of the slimmest and lightest laptops at just 13.9mm and weighing only 1.29kg.
Specs-wise, the Yoga Slim 9i comes packed with an Intel CoreTM i7-1165G7 processor, Integrated Intel Iris Xe Graphics, up to 16GB LPDDR4X memory, up to 2TB PCIe SSD storage, and three USB Type-C Thunderbolt 4 ports. There is also a 15-inch variant with up to 10th Gen Intel Core i9 HK-Series mobile processor as well as NVIDIA GTX 1650 Ti graphics with Max-Q Design.

The Lenovo Yoga Slim 9i is available now at a retail price starting from RM7,599.
Lenovo Yoga 9i

The Lenovo Yoga 9i is a 2-in-1 convertible laptop with a black leather cover 1 bonded with an aerospace-grade, aluminium chassis. Aside from the Shadow Black hue, the Yoga 9i is also offered in all-metal Mica 3. Both models come with an edge-to-edge Glass Palm Rest that has a premium appearance and is smooth to touch. An encased Smart Sensor Touchpad provides vibrations when pressed to recreate the familiar feeling of a real click.
The Yoga 9i features a 14-inch FHD touchscreen, an Intel Core i7-1185G7 processor, Integrated Intel Iris Xe Graphics, up to 16GB LPDDR4X memory, and up to 1TB PCIe SSD storage.
The Lenovo Yoga 9i is available now at a retail price starting from RM6,499.
Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Carbon

Weighing from just 966g, the Intel Evo verified Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Carbon is an ultra-light, 13.3-inch laptop with a 16:10 display that rests gently on the palm, with its design tapering towards the front for a sleek profile from just 14.25mm.
The Yoga Slim 7i Carbon features up to Intel Core i7-1165G7 processor, Integrated Intel Iris Xe Graphics, up to up to 16GB LPDDR4X memory, and up to 1TB PCIe SSD storage.
The Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Carbon is available now at a retail price starting from RM4,399.
All the above Lenovo Yoga laptops are available All Lenovo exclusive stores (LES) nationwide and authorised online retailers on Lazada and Shopee. They also come with Lenovo Premium Care which offers 24 hours access to technical support extended from 9AM to 9PM on-site services for 365 days.
Pokdepinion: Man that Lenovo Yoga 6 AMD looks pretty unique with its fabric cover.
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Samsung acquires Corephotonics to up their camera game?

OPPO has recently teased a 10x lossless zoom camera system that they will apparently be showcasing at MWC 2019. Well for OPPO, that may or may not enter a production device, as they have shown off their 5x lossless zoom camera a few years back which never made it to any device. But I digress. The 10x lossless zoom camera was designed by Corephotonics, a smartphone camera technology developer which Samsung has now acquired.
Swapping between f/1.5 and f/2.4. Probably the first smartphone to have dual aperture
Samsung has always been pretty innovative with their cameras. They brought about dual-aperture camera setups, which was also implemented by OPPO later last year. The move to buy Corephotonics is only proof that they aren’t ready to rest on their laurels.

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The Israeli company was previously involved in a lawsuit against Apple, which had allegedly infringed on Corephotonics patents involving dual-camera systems. They do not manufacture the camera systems, but rather only designs them for smartphone manufacturers to license and use in their products.
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Samsung will probably introduce some fancy new camera technology with the Galaxy S10, which marks the 10th generation of the Samsung Galaxy S family. Worth noting that Samsung was already one of the main investors in Corephotonics previously, so having the latest technologies from Corephotonics in the upcoming Galaxy S10 is very possible.
What would you like to see from Samsung this year?
Pokdepinion: Well personally, a wide-angle camera and a good 48MP sensor for lossless zooming sounds great to me…
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Twitter To Put An End To Political Ads

Politics is everywhere, something that we can’t deny in today’s world. Now it seems that Jack Dorsey, Twitter’s very own CEO is taking steps to stop political advertisements, at least on Twitter.
With the US election to be held next year in 2020, it is not surprising to see that both sides of parties to try and reach out to the public by using social media as their platform. Well the CEO himself isn’t having none of it. Here’s what he had to say:
We’ve made the decision to stop all political advertising on Twitter globally. We believe political message reach should be earned, not bought. Why? A few reasons..
In addition to the statement, he also took matters to Twitter, expressing his thoughts on the whole matter.

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A final note. This isn’t about free expression. This is about paying for reach. And paying to increase the reach of political speech has significant ramifications that today’s democratic infrastructure may not be prepared to handle. It’s worth stepping back in order to address.— jack (@jack) October 30, 2019

The new rule’s full details will be revealed this coming 15th of November 2019 and will be implemented on the 22nd of the same month.
Pokdepinion: Some will have mixed feelings about this but personally for me I think it’s a great move. These ads are everywhere. Let’s see a fair fight for a change, not on who’s got more cash to splash.
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China Bans Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War Trailer

Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War trailer banned

Activision released a teaser trailer last week for their next Call of Duty game called Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War which has since been banned by authorities in China. This is due to the fact that the teaser trailer contained footage of the Tiananmen Square protests that happened back in 1989. Even though the footage of the Tiananmen Square protests lasted only a second long in the trailer, it nevertheless drew the ire of netizens in China.
The Tiananmen Square protest footage
Due to the heavy backlash, Activision removed the controversial teaser trailer from their official YouTube channel and replaced it with a shorter teaser. The new teaser omits certain parts of the original teaser trailer including the Tiananmen Square protest footage. However, you can still view the original, uncut Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War teaser trailer on certain channels on YouTube. One of which you can view down below. The Tiananmen Square protest footage appears around the 1:05 mark.

Apart from the aforementioned footage of the Tiananmen Square protest, the teaser trailer features a lot of clips and footages of real-world events. Most of which are footages of wars and conflicts that happened during the 1960s and 1970s. The teaser trailer also heavily features an interview by former KGB informant turned defector, Yuri Bezmenov, who delivered an ominous account of the Soviet Union’s strategies during the Cold War.

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There isn’t much detail surrounding the gameplay and plot for Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War but a full reveal is set to come worldwide on August 26. The game is developed by Treyarch and Raven Software and will be published by Activision.
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Pokdepinion: Honestly speaking, the Call of Duty franchise has never really shied away from controversial subject matters. I mean does anyone remember the “No Russians” mission from Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2?
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Sony Reportedly Increased PS5 Production So More Gamers Can Own It At Launch

With the COVID-19 pandemic this year, many gamers are skeptical as to whether we would be able to get our hands on the PlayStation 5 this year, despite Sony mentioned that it wouldn’t affect its launch date. It looks like the company will be looking to ramp up the PS5 production so more gamers can adopt the new next gen system at launch, as well as shortly after it.
Sony Ramping Up PS5 Production

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According to a report from Bloomberg Japan, Sony is looking to ramp up PS5 production so they would have about 10 millions unit by the end of the year. It was also reported that they have notified manufacturers and part suppliers of their goals, and everything is looking to proceed as planned.
Sony is said to be anticipating lower demands for the PlayStation 5 due to a high selling cost. Previously, they were looking to launch about 5 to 6 millions units by March 2021. It looks like things have changed and they have essentially doubled the PS5 production and also changed the timeframe to end of this year.
Unfortunately, there’s no word on exactly how many standard and Digital Edition consoles will be made within that 10 million unit count. With the COVID-19 pandemic making people stay at home more often, people played more games than they normally would, so it appears that Sony is encouraged by that increase to make sure more units are available for purchase.
It’s worth noting that the PS4 managed to sell about 7.5 million units within the first 6 months of its release. Whether the PS5 can beat that or not will be dependent on its price and the available games at launch.
For now, the PlayStation 5 is still set to launch sometime in Holiday 2020. The retail price is still unknown at the time of this writing.

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Pokdepinion: Was worried that I wouldn’t be able to get my hands on one but now, this should be more than enough. Still hoping to hear about the price soon.
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It appears that Nintendo included a Joy-Con drift fix with their Skyward Sword edition of the popular controller, but did they copy it from a YouTuber? Let’s check it out.
Is The Joy-Con Drift Fix By Nintendo Copied From a YouTuber?

As many of you may know by now, the Joy-Con drift issue has plagued the Nintendo Switch controller for a long time now with no long-term solution for it. In the case of the Skyward Sword edition however, it appears that Nintendo implemented a fix inside which many have thought to be a copy of a solution by YouTuber VK.

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Thanks to youtuber VK its known that pressure to the back of a joycon control stick stops drift. I opened my Zelda joycons and noticed strips, theyre not in any joycons me or others have seen. Please share this post. It seems nintendo fixed their biggest issue behind the scenes pic.twitter.com/FgDS1Prh11
— Chicken Noodle Gamer (@Mario_RPG_Fan) July 26, 2021

According to a relatively viral tweet by Chicken Noodle Gamer, the Skyward Sword variant has strips attached inside which were apparently not present in others and designed to fix the Joy-Con drift issue like YouTuber VK’s solution. In the case of VK, he simply suggests putting a piece of cardboard inside which would solve the Joy-Con drift issue.
While this may seem probable at first, it would be hard since VK’s video was published on 14th July 2021 while the Skyward Sword Joy-Cons were launched on 16th July 2021. When you take into account the lengthy process from manufacturing to retail, it would be impossible for Nintendo to copy or even be inspired by the YouTuber.
At the same time, there are other gamers on Twitter who have chimed in on the strips being present inside their regular Joy-Cons as well. This suggests that at one point, Nintendo made the decision to include it to help alleviate the issue, but it’s not present in every single unit.
For now, there is no long-term solution provided by Nintendo and they’ve been keeping relatively quiet about the whole issue. We will report more on this if information becomes available so stay tuned.
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Pokdepinion: If they can somehow fix it in time for the Nintendo Switch OLED model launch, I wouldn’t be surprised to see a spike in sales for them. However, I have a feeling that won’t happen and the issue is rooted much deeper, which may require a complete overhaul in design.
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Samsung Galaxy M20 Specifications and Price for Malaysian Market

Samsung Galaxy M20 Specifications for Malaysian Market

The Samsung Galaxy M20 specifications listed below is the official one that is available in Malaysia. The 3GB RAM / 32GB Storage variant is not available.

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CPU/Chipset:
Exynos 7904 Octa (2 x Cortex-A73 @ 1.8 GHz, 6 x Cortex-A53 @ 1.6 GHz), 14nm FinFET

GPU:
Mali-G71 MP2

RAM:
4GB RAM

Display:
6.3″ FHD+ (2340 x 1080) Infinity-V PLS TFT Display, 83.6% Screen-to-Body Ratio

Storage:
64GB

Camera:
Main Camera(s)
13MP f/1.9, PDAF + 5MP f/2.2 ultra wide-angle camera, LED Flash, Panorama, HDR, Full HD recording @ 30 FPS
Front Camera
8MP f/2.0, HDR, Full HD recording @ 30 FPS

OS:
Android 8.1 Oreo, Samsung Experience 9.5

Connectivity:
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (2.4GHz and 5GHz), Wi-Fi Direct, Hotspot
Bluetooth 5.0, A2DP, LE
USB-C

Audio:
Mono speakers
3.5mm jack with Dolby Atmos and active noise cancelling with dedicated mic

SIM:
Dual SIM (Nano)

Battery:
5,000 mAh with 15W Fast Charging

Weight:
186 g

Samsung Galaxy M20 Price in Malaysia

As of 18th March 2019, the Samsung Galaxy M20 has been announced with a retail price of RM799 (4GB RAM + 64GB Internal). It will be available exclusively on Shopee starting 20th March 2019 and cannot be purchased anywhere else. It will be available in Ocean Blue and Charcoal Black.
The first 1,000 buyers will receive a JBL T450 headphone and a Logitech X50 Bluetooth speaker. The following 2,000 buyers will be getting the Logitech X50 for free. Furthermore, the first 100 buyers will receive an additional RM100 Shopee voucher that can be used during the 27.3 Shopee Mega Sale, which is taking place from 21st to 27th March 2019.
If you missed out on the official Samsung Galaxy M20 launch, click right here to get up to speed.
If you’re interested to purchase the smartphone, click right here instead.
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Alienware systems fail to meet power consumption requirements in several US states

Dell cannot ship their Alienware Aurora R12 and R10 gaming PCs to several states in the US, due to them not meeting newer energy efficiency requirements. The new regulations pertains to updated idle power consumption standards, in a bid to meet environmental goals.
The only Alienware Aurora R12 and R10 PCs to meet the requirements in California, Colorado, Hawaii, Oregon, Vermont and Washington are apparently the second-cheapest configurations of them. This means the Aurora R12 with the Core i5-11400F, GTX 1650, 8GB DDR4-3200 RAM and a 256GB SSD+1TB, or the Aurora R10 with the Ryzen 5 5600X, Radeon RX 5600 and the same single-channel RAM and storage configuration.

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Interestingly, the lower-end variant without the SSDs are banned from said states. This is apparently due to the California Energy Commission taking into account the “expandability score” that has variables that take into account the number of storage devices, where two storage devices allowed the system to make the cut, but not one. The overall calculations are somewhat convoluted, but you can check them out here.
It seems like Dell’s other pre-built desktop PCs are unaffected, which is great news for those needed to get new PCs for their office. These regulations also seem to only apply to system integrators, and don’t affect DIY PC builders, which is probably a great relief to many gamers out there.
Tighter Tier 2 regulations will be coming on 9th December, and that will include more systems including notebooks, multi-screen notebooks and also high refresh rate monitors.
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Pokdepinion: More efficient gaming systems is definitely a good idea.
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Tower of Fantasy “Vera” Update Stream Detailed

Today publisher Level Infinite and developer Hotta Studio has unveiled additional info and new gameplay footage for “Vera” update – the first major update for Tower of Fantasy. Available starting October 20th, this update is first previewed on the game’s YouTube channel here with various new locations, missions, bosses, vehicles, characters and more.

The highlights include new character, Ruby, with her Spark weapon and abilities. Two new environments – Desert Gobby and Mirroria with distinctly different styles offers Wanderers a fresh set of missions, events, raids, instances, monsters and bosses to fight; plus new vehicles to discover and weapons to master. The biggest challenges awaits in a section of Desert Gobby called Grayspace – where the hardest challenges will test player’s abilities.
Players may acquire the redemption code (9AA5GFYG) for the game during the stream; the code expires on Oct 15, 12AM local time. The upcoming expansion will offer players with the biggest rewards to date – up to 70 draws, and more – if the players meet certain conditions and participate in in-game events.

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Tower of Fantasy is available on the following platforms and channels: Official website | Google Play | App Store | Steam
Pokdepinion: Redeem the codes if you haven’t done so already!
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Marvel Studios’ Loki Is Coming This 9 June On Disney+ Hotstar

God of Thunder? Meh. God of Mischief? Yes. If you’ve been waiting for the release of Marvel Studios’ Loki, well great news. Actor Tom Hiddleston has revealed the premiere date of the original series that’s bound to land on Disney+ Hotstar.
Loki release date on Disney+ Hotstar

The show sees Loki steps out of his brother’s shadow that takes place after the events of Avengers: Endgame. Hiddleston is joined by Owen Wilson, Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Sophia Di Martino, Wunmi Mosaku and Richard E. Grant in the series.

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In case you’ve missed our previous article on Disney+ Hotstar, you can subscribe to the streaming service for just RM54.90 for 3 months. You can then view shows on Android and iOS devices, media streaming services, compatible smart TVs, on Astro, as well as your web browsers.
For more on the latest tech and gaming news plus reviews, stay tuned to Pokde.net.
Pokdepinion: Though I’m not really a fan of Marvel, Loki does appear interesting.. He’s one of those characters who you wish to see more of, well at least for me. Will you be subscribing to Disney+ Hotstar?
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Samsung has started releasing even more teasers for their upcoming Galaxy Note 9 phablet. This time, it focuses more on storage capacity.
Samsung Teases High Storage Capacity for Galaxy Note 9

It appears that more teasers have been released by Samsung on their upcoming Galaxy Note 9 phablet. It’s no surprise that more details are started the get unraveled as we get closer and closer to its launch date. Previously, we reported about them hinting on improved battery life and now, they’re teasing about storage capacity.
As people get more and more dependent on their smartphones to do pretty much anything like office work, photography, videos, and more, storage has become an increasing concern.

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With storage slowly filling up, we find ourselves needing to delete a lot of stuff like apps, pictures, and more. Samsung gave a brief message at the end:
Never have enough storage? A lot can change in a day. August 9th 2018.
Of course, that date refers to the premium phablet’s launch day, and it’s trying to hint that it will have massive storage and that we can forget about running short in that area.
While people might be wondering how big of a storage we are looking at, we have reason to believe that the base model will have 128GBs while the higher storage version will be having 512GBs. Why? Well, we covered on an alleged price leak on the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 which indicates both storage options, which you can read about right here.
You never with these folks. Maybe there’s a much higher capacity version out that we don’t know about. Guess we’ll just have to wait and find out on 9th August 2018.
Pokdepinion: I still have trouble finishing up 64GBs of storage on my smartphone. 128GBs is considered a very comfortable amount for me, that’s for sure.
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HUAWEI Smart Life Packages now offered from just RM8.97/day

HUAWEI offers a well-integrated suite of hardware solutions with the HUAWEI Smart Life products. Designed to improve your life at work and at play, HUAWEI has a solution for you. But today let’s take a closer look at how HUAWEI can improve your productivity with their Smart Life offerings.

As you guys may already know, you can work seamless on the HUAWEI MateBook 13 and HUAWEI Mate 30 series with HUAWEI Multi Screen Collaboration and One Tap Transfer. With that said, those aren’t their only tricks, with both the HUAWEI MateBook 13 and HUAWEI Mate 30 series being great devices, individually.

The HUAWEI Mate 30 Pro packs the world’s first 27W wireless charging, so your Mate 30 will always be ready to go when you are. There’s also a plethora of AI features, including AI Auto Rotate, AI Smart Gestures and AI Private View. Last but not least, there’s also a dedicated 40MP Cine Camera, which is the highest resolution ultra-wide angle camera in smartphone yet.

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Moving on, the HUAWEI MateBook 13 is no less impressive. HUAWEI crammed in the latest 8th Gen Intel Core processors into a chassis that’s less than 15mm thick and weighs just 1.28 kg for great performance you can carry anywhere, anytime.
Now to own both of them might be quite a costly endeavor. In total, the HUAWEI Mate 30 Pro and MateBook 13 will set you back at least RM7898. But there’s an easier way to own everything in the HUAWEI Smart Life combos.
HUAWEI are now offering installment plans for their latest HUAWEI Smart Life offerings. You can opt for a 6-month installment period for purchases of RM500 to RM999, while 12-month installment periods are offered for purchases above RM999. HUAWEI served up six suggested packages, as follows:

ProductsTotal6-month installment period12-month installment periodFlagship comboMate 30 ProWatch GT2 (46mm)MateBook 13 i7Q2 ProGentle MonsterFree Buds 3RM11 874RM1979/monthRM64.89/dayRM989.5/monthRM32.53/dayStudents ComboNova 5TWatch GT2 (46mm)Matebook 13 i5Free Buds 3RM7076RM1179.33/monthRM38.67/dayRM589.67/monthRM19.39/dayFitness ComboBody Scale (1st Gen)Watch GT2Nova 5TFree Buds 3RM3273RM545.50/monthRM17.89/dayRM272.75/monthRM8.97/dayBusiness ComboMate 30 ProWatch GT2MateBook 13 i5Free Buds 3RM9376RM1562.67/monthRM51.23/dayRM781.33/monthRM25.69/dayTravel ComboMate 30 ProM6 ProGentle MonsterFree Buds 3RM8076RM1346/monthRM44.13/dayRM673/monthRM22.13/dayGaming ComboMate 30 ProQ2 ProMateBook 13 i7Free Buds 3RM9476RM1579.33/monthRM51.78/dayRM789.67/monthRM25.96/day
If you would want to mix and match, you are are free to customize your HUAWEI Smart Life package as you see fit too.
Offered with the option for daily or monthly payment schemes, HUAWEI has partnered up with a total of eight banks to provide 0% interest plans. The banks are AmBank, CIMB, Hong Leong Bank, HSBC, Maybank, OCBC and Public Bank.

Head over to HUAWEI Together 2020’s landing page, or just go to any HUAWEI Experience Store to get yourself a HUAWEI Smart Life package perfectly tailored for your lifestyle.
Pokdepinion: I generally don’t like being tied down with commitments but I can see how this will be helpful for some to own their dream gadgets.
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Previously, there was controversy surrounding the PS5 voice chat feature, where many gamers understood it as Sony Interactive Entertainment potentially spying on users to collect data. Now, the company has stepped in to clarify on the matter, and this is how it actually works.
Sony Reassures Gamers That They Won’t Be Spying on PS5 Gamers’ Voice Chats

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According to a new official blog post on the PlayStation website, Sony’s Vice President of Global Consumer Experience Catherine Jensen admitted that they “should have more clearly explained why this function was being rolled out.”
She also went on to explain that Sony Interactive Entertainment will not be actively listening in on PS5 voice chats when the next gen console is finally out. The reason behind the feature’s inclusion is to aid in reporting bad behaviour, especially for those that violate their Community Code of Conduct. They reassure gamers that no one will be spying on their conversations, ever, and will strictly only be used for reporting harassment or abuse.
The feature in question will see private voice chat being recorded, but only the past 5 minutes on a rolling basis. With this, gamers can easily report harassment, abuse, or anything that violates the rules by submitting along a voice clip, up to 50 seconds, for the moderators to check. The 40 seconds audio clip is expected to roughly have 20 seconds for the offensive behaviour, with 10 seconds before and after for context.
It is said that the report can be submitted directly using the PS5, and it will then be received by their Consumer Experience team to check and take the appropriate action afterwards if necessary. They may explain more about this in the future but for now, this is how it’s expected to work. It’s also worth noting that gamers cannot opt out of this, and it will be enabled by default.
For now, 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: I’m personally okay with it. I’m sure there will be people checking from time to time to see if they are doing anything funny with the recordings but for now, it sounds like one that can help clean the community up, at least a little bit.
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HONOR 20 Lite Now Available At HONOR Experience Stores Nationwide

Following its initial online sales launch on Shopee, HONOR Malaysia has let known that the HONOR 20 Lite is now available at every HONOR Experience Stores and partner stores in the country. Priced at RM949, each purchase will come with a branded drawstring bag and flip cover.
The HONOR 20 Lite comes with a triple lens rear camera, which sports a 120-degree ultra-wide angle lens. It utilizes a Kirin 710 chipset and offers a 32MP front camera for your selfies. The phone was officially launch just recently on 17th of April 2019.
HONOR 20 Lite Specifications

Kirin 710, octa-core up (4 x 2.2 GHz Cortex-A73 & 4 x 1.7 GHz Cortex-A53)
Mali-G51 MP4 GPU
4GB RAM
128GB
6.21″ FHD+ IPS, dewdrop notch
24MP f/1.8 PDAF + 8MP f/2.2 ultra wide-angle + 2MP f/2.4 depth
32MP f/2.0 selfie camera
EMUI 9.0 based on Android 9 Pie
3400mAh battery, 10W charging
RM949

You can get the HONOR 20 Lite in two color variations; Phantom Red and Phantom Blue. To learn more on the HONOR 20 Lite, you can check out our full review on the device right here.

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Pokdepinion: The phone is probably the one of the most affordable smartphone with a ultra-wide angle lens. Be sure to check our review for more details on the HONOR 20 Lite.
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ASUS ZenWiFi AX Hybrid (XP4) Mesh Review – 5,500 sqft Wi-Fi Coverage

Every large home or office needs a reliable, fast, and stable Wi-Fi connection. Back in the old days, to achieve a reliable WiFi coverage on every nook and cranny requires multiple devices such as repeaters and extenders . With modern and evolved technologies, namely Wi-Fi 6 and Mesh WiFi , a single device can cover up your whole house or office .
The ASUS ZenWiFi AX Hybrid (XP4) is the most ideal solution for your large home and office Wi-Fi network, with whole coverage up to 5500sqft area to ensure you stay connected everywhere, even behind a thick wall. In this review, we will be focusing on testing its Wi-Fi coverage based on real life situations.
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The ASUS ZenWiFi AX Hybrid (XP4) comes with a pair of AX1800 WiFi6 + AV1300 HomePlug AV2 MIMO.

The design is pretty simple and neat, both of the units are white in colour, suitable for those who prefer a minimalist lifestyle .

A closer look at the front reveals…nothing much here. Just the ASUS logo and a button.

Back of the product, you will have an I/O panel with 2 Gigabit LAN ports, 1 WAN Port, a USB 3.0 port, a reset button, and a 3-pin power jack.

Here’s a closer look of the I/O panel in case you were curious.

Ventilation holes can be seen on the side of the product but only on left side of it. If the ventilation holes are on both side, I would be more assured that the ASUS ZenWiFi AX Hybrid (XP4) will run much cooler.
Other things supplied in the box are a pair of power cords and a LAN cable. Neat, simple and minimalistic, it’s good for those who prefer a minimalist lifestyle as the design mostly will blend well with other stuff in your house . When it come to the word ZEN, the first thing that comes into my mind is black and white, so why not make the design one white and the other black? That would bring a significant meaning to its name, ZenWiFi .
Specifications

Model Name
XP4

Chipset Solution
IPQ6000+QCN5022+QCN5052+QCA7550

Memory Size
2×2 2.4G: up to 574M(40M); 2×2 5G: up to 1201M(80M)

WLAN Radio
10/100/1000 RJ45 x 1

WAN Ethernet Port
10/100/1000 RJ45 x 2

LAN Ethernet Port
USB 3.0 x 1

USB Port
Peak PHY Rate: 1300 Mbps

Power Line Port
IPQ6000+QCN5022+QCN5052+QCA7550

Button
Reset, WPS/PLC Pairing

LED
RGB LED x 1

Bluetooth
CSR8811

AC Power
AC Input : 110V~240V(50~60Hz)

ASUS ZenWiFi Meaning
If you think ZenWiFi has to do with a belief in practice of a state of calm, then you are wrong. The ASUS ZenWiFi means “a systems blanket for your home WiFi, for seamless roaming with no dead zones”. They only take a few steps to set up and offers hassle-free management. Their product design blends with any style of home.
Take a look at ASUS ZenWiFi product line up here :- ZenWiFi System.
Methodology

ASUS ZenWiFi AX (XP4) Router Mode Unit A
Act as router mode in the living room . (power connected directly to wall socket)

ASUS ZenWiFi AX (XP4) Mesh Node Unit B
Placed outside the house at Garage approximate 30meter away . (power connected directly to wall socket)

My Desktop
using WiFi 6 ASUS PCE AX-3000 card

Poco X3 NFC
using 5Ghz WiFi

SETTING UP THE ASUS ZenWiFi AX (XP4)
Setting up is very simple as you just plug in, power both of the XP4 units and connect to it via Wi-Fi or LAN cable, followed by accessing the XP4 UI via its IP address, 192.168.50.1 or asus.router.com. You have to make sure your WAN cable is connected to one of the XP4.

Just click on create a new network and follow the on screen instructions step by step.

During the first time setup, it is best to put both of the XP4 units near each other to ensure a smooth and fast process of the setup.

Next step is to fill up your Network ISP information.

Lastly, set up your Wi-Fi information and then you’re done. All you need to do is click next and finish the setup. Wait for both the XP4 units to reboot and wait for your Wi-Fi connection to become available.

ASUS ZenWiFi AX Hybrid (XP4) using a standard ASUS UI , you can try it the Demo UI here -: ASUS DEMO UI
With the setup process done, check for the main unit via the XP4 UI by checking the MAC address and double confirm it by looking under the XP4 unit. Then place the second XP4 node at a preferable area, which im going to place in the garage of my house.
Main unit XP4 in the living room

Second unit of XP4 at the garage.
Wi-Fi Configuration

Wi-Fi 5 , WiFi 6
N/AC/AX Mixed , Channel Bandwidth 20/40/80 , Control Channel 112

Wi-Fi 2.4
Auto

Powerline (PLC) Backhaul Feature
ASUS ZenWiFi AX Hybrid (XP4) came with a PLC backhaul feature, which is beneficial with most building materials, including concrete and brick, which can decrease the range and speed of your Wi-Fi coverage .

In order to make sure the XP4 node is prioritized over a PLC instead of Wi-Fi, you can go into the XP4 UI Mesh section and select the node. Check the management tab and select connection priority to use Powerline instead of Wi-Fi. You will know when the node uses PLC connection if there is a line and a lightning icon over your node in the UI .

Powerline XP4 Garage WAN Speed Test Result
Before we continue with the result , do check out this video below to see how far the main XP4 and the second node XP4 are from each other :-

Poco X3 NFC
Using 5Ghz WiFi 3 meter away from node

PLC Speed Test Result 1 ( with all other appliance turned off at the garage )

Using my mobile phone and ASUS Router Management Apps, you can see in the image above that there is one device connected to the garage XP4 which is my smartphone.

With multiple tests, this is the maximum speed I can get, averaging around 48Mbps and upload speeds of 23Mbps, which I can say is good for HD network streaming and gaming .
PLC Speed Test Result 1 ( with all other appliance turned on at the garage )

Here come the downside when using a Powerline Networking System as interference between other appliance can drastically effect the performance. In the UI, we can already see the Powerline network indicator changing to orange, signifying a weak signal .

Speed test results with other appliances turned on results in only 7.93Mbps download and 12Mbps upload speeds, which is a big performance hit on the XP4 node .
Wi-Fi 5Ghz XP4 Garage WAN Speed Test Result

I changed the XP4 unit in the garage to prioritize using Wi-Fi instead of Powerline.

To be honest, I’m quite surprised by the results.  With a maximum of 300Mbps download and 50Mbps download for my WAN connection, we can see just a little performance drop. Do take note that this test uses 5Ghz Wi-Fi, and the ASUS ZenWiFi AX Hybrid (XP4) supports Wi-Fi 6 , though my smartphone does not have support for it.
To further test how good is the signal coverage of the XP4, I purposely locked my smartphone to the XP4 unit at the garage, and this can be achieve in the XP4 UI. I then proceeded to change it to my kitchen.

From the garage all the way to the kitchen, it is blocked by multiple doors, thick walls and is 50 meters away. The results I got was 71.8Mbps download and 59Mbps upload, with my smartphone still connected to the XP4 at the garage. That is why I purposely locked it so it wont switch to main XP4 when I move to the kitchen. With just 5Ghz Wi-Fi, the XP4 can deliver this kind of performance at such a distance, and it is amazing .
WAN Speed Test: Desktop To Main XP4 Unit

Just 10 meters away and blocked by a thick wall, the main XP4 unit delivers great performance for Wi-Fi 6 using my desktop.
ASUS ZenWiFi AX Hybrid (XP4) Mesh Verdict

ASUS ZenWiFi AX Hybrid (XP4) has its pros and cons, and what I can assure is that the 5500sqft coverage is a blessing for a large home and office environment. Priced at RM1,298, it’s a good deal for a whole blanket Wi-Fi system that can cover every nook and cranny of your place ,and it comes with Lifetime Free AiProtection powered by Trend Micro for network security. Gaming with the XP4 can give you a smoother experience if you utilize Wi-Fi 6 and the QoS System but for serious gamers, you might want to look at other ASUS routers that prioritizes gaming experience.
Powerline backhaul is a great feature to have but you need a dedicated electrical wiring that is suitable for a Powerline system. In this test appliance, interference bogged down the performance a bit too much. Just make sure your home electrical wiring is suitable for a Powerline system to ensure good performance over the PLC network. Even without the PLC system, the XP4 Wi-Fi coverage is already amazing if you set the XP4 at strategic places, letting you enjoy a whole blanket Wi-Fi system.
Big thanks to ASUS Malaysia for sending us this Mesh Wi-Fi for the purpose of this review.
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Intel DG2 rumored to be made on TSMC’s 7nm instead of Intel’s

Intel made headway into the GPU space with their latest Intel DG1. While the aptly named discreet graphics solution is far from capable to compete with the big dogs, it does reflect Intel’s ambitions to compete with AMD and NVIDIA in the graphics space as well. And they seem to have planned far ahead to be able to be competitive when the second-gen Intel Xe graphics drops.
Intel has probably foreseen an uphill battle for 7nm as well, and will not be taking any chances with the Intel DG2 graphics. Instead of banking on themselves pulling off 7nm by 2022, they will instead harness TSMC’s 7nm process node.
The Intel DG2 is expected to be based on the second generation of the Intel Xe architecture, which should deliver a more competitive GPU, rather than one “made for developers”. The rumor also points to Intel using TSMC’s mature 7nm process instead of the newer 7nm+ EUV node that has entered mass production at TSMC, which is quite underwhelming.

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Regardless, this should prove interesting as NVIDIA is expected to bring in their 7nm cards as early as this year, and AMD is already selling 7nm Navi and Vega cards. 7nm might be good this year but in 2022 we should probably be looking at GPUs based on 5nm or newer nodes. Can Intel really compete against the upcoming GPUs with an outdated node?
Pokdepinion: I do believe Intel will be targeting the budget segment, and a 7nm GPU probably won’t look out of place there.
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