Cris Tales Review – Almost A Home Run

What is Cris Tales About?
Cris Tales Review – Crisbell

Cris Tales follow the story of Crisbell, an orphan girl from Narim Orphanage. As she was on an errand to pick up a rose for Mother Superior, the caretaker of the orphanage, it was snatched by a talking from named Matias. She eventually follows the frog to the Narim Cathedral, where her powers as a Time Mage awakened.
Since then, she has the ability to see and interact with the past, present, and future of the surroundings that she is in. While the past is mostly set, the future can still be changed depending on the actions of the present time. To understand her powers better, Matias escorts Crisbell to meet another fellow Time Mage, Willhelm.
Soon after, the village of Narim was attacked by goblins from the Empress of Ages who wants to take over the Crystallis Kingdom. After successfully pushing back the Volcano Sisters, Crisbell finds herself on a journey to figure out the truth behind the powers and see through to her destiny with her newfound abilities.

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One of the Most Breathtaking 2D Visuals Ever
Cris Tales Review – Hand-drawn visuals
Cris Tales is an RPG featuring hand-drawn 2D animations set in a 3D-esque plane of movement, in the sense that you can move left and right, along with forward and backward. It’s not your cutting-edge realistic 3D graphics but it’s certainly one of the most unique and breathtaking visuals in any game thus far. It certainly benefits from being hand-drawn.
As far as the game goes, it’s essentially your typical classic JRPG like the early Final Fantasy games or Chrono Trigger, as you go from location to location to push the storyline forward. The basic formula here is that each location will have their own set of stories, NPCs with their own set of issues, and you will be there to solve them.
Cris Tales Review – Different choices lead to different outcomes
How you go about solving them, and this includes optional side quests, will determine how the story plays out. This includes having an extra choice as you reach the epilogue of an existing, which will usually provide the best ending. It’s also worth noting that there are a good number of side quests that can be permanently missed if you approach the final boss of the location, and a number of these are easy to miss.
It gives Cris Tales a relatively clear sense of direction but it also makes the gameplay rather linear. On the plus side, it makes it easier for achievement hunters to get a full 100% completion rate. Another issue I have with it is that due to how subtle the hints are for certain side quests, it can be frustrating for completionists who strive to get the best outcome from the start. You need to be patient and very thorough with the game.
Looking for another JRPG to play? Check out our review of Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade: INTERmission DLC by clicking right here.
Using Time As A Unique Game Mechanic
Cris Tales Review – Left side shows the past, center shows the present, and right side shows the future.
The primary thing that makes Cris Tales unique is the ability to manipulate time to some degree since the important characters in this game like Cris Bell are Time Mages. Very early in the game, Crisbell would allow her to see reality being fragmented; the left side seeing the past, the center being the present time, and the right side seeing the future.
It is especially interesting as it plays a major role in how you interact with the environment and overcome puzzles. For instance, one puzzle in St. Clarity will require you to find a way to climb into the sewer, which is out of reach. The solution is to plant a seed in the past so that a tall plant would grow in the present time, allowing you to easily climb upwards.
For the most part, these are pretty simple and just requires a bit of thinking outside the box as it’s a rather unconventional puzzle as far as JRPGs go. With that being said however, it certainly does feel like the developers are limited in the puzzles they do as having it too complicated could make it impossible for some gamers to progress. In other words, the puzzles are typically simple that it provides little challenge.
The time fragmentation isn’t limited to just world exploration as it also comes to play in battle, which brings us to the next part…
Adding Strategic Layer to a Tried and Tested Formula
Cris Tales Review – Combat
Cris Tales uses a classic turn-based combat system. The key difference here is that your party members are in the center of battle while the enemies can be on both left and right sides. For the most part, battles work exactly as you’d think they would; each character takes turns to initiate actions, you gain experience points after battle, and party members level up when there’s enough points.
These actions consist of standard attacks, skills, magic, use items, defend, your usual array of classic RPG actions. It’s worth noting each character has their specialty such as Crisbell being able to use her time magic, Cristopher as a sentinel / magic caster, and Willhelm focused mainly on magic.
Cris Tales Review – Boss battle
What makes the combat system rather cool is that you can use Crisbell’s Time Mage abilities to make certain abilities conjure faster / stronger. For instance, getting an enemy poisoned and then going fast forward into the future will let them take the full poison damage instantly. It adds an interesting layer of strategic depth to a tried and test formula.
Furthermore, pressing the action button at about the same time as attacks landing on enemies will result in bonus damage. Simultaneously, pressing the same button when enemy attacks land can help you take less damage. Personally, I love this added touch of interactivity as it reminds me of the same mechanic from Super Mario RPG on the SNES. However, adding haptic feedback with varying intensity depending on timing would make it feel more intuitive and enjoyable.
Cris Tales Verdict
Cris Tales Review – Overworld
Cris Tales is a pretty fun RPG, especially for those who enjoy classic turn-based JRPGs. You get breathtaking visuals, an entertaining storyline, a decent variety of characters, and interactive combat elements. However, the combat system could be more intuitive, the game could use more content, side quests can be easily missed, and the game is relatively linear.
However, if you’re a fan of this genre, you should definitely get this game. At the end of our Cris Tales review, I award this game with our Silver Pokdeward.

Big thanks to Ripples Asia for sending us the game code for the purposes of this review.
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Western Digital Introduces New G-SPEED Shuttle Lineup – For Those Who Really Want Storage And Transfer Speeds!

Western Digital has today introduced to the market two of their new ultra-transportable solutions from their G-SPEED Shuttle lineup, the G-SPEED Shuttle with Thunderbolt 3 and G-SPEED Shuttle with ev Series Bay Adapters.
New G-SPEED Shuttle
With the rise of streaming video on demand or SVoD, they are providing new opportunities for studios, production houses and independent film makers. So if you’re looking for a fast, high-capacity solution that’s also transportable, have a look at Western Digital’s latest G-Speed Shuttle solutions.
With the G-SPEED Shuttle with Thunderbolt 3, it is able to handle demanding multi-stream workflows of 4K and beyond. It offers content creators up to 48TB worth of capacity that also gives you transfer rates of up to 1000MB/s. There’s also a removable 7200RPM enterprise class drives, meaning creators who are looking for the perfect tool for demanding video and photography workflows.

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The G-SPEED Shuttle with Thunderbolt 3 is now available in Malaysia in 4 storage variants. It starts off at 16TB (RM8,000), followed by 24TB(RM9,875), then 32TB (RM11,635), and lastly at 48TB(RM15,790).
On the other hand, there’s also the G-SPeed Shuttle with ev Series Bay Adapters. Although similar in features with the Thunderbolt 3 version, the model integrates ev Series bay adapters, which improves workflow options by enabling cross-functionality with all ev Series drives and readers. It gives u a transfer rate of up to 500MB/s. It is also now available in Malaysia, although coming in with only two storage capacity variants. There’s the 20TB option which is priced at RM8,350 and also the 24TB option, which has a price tag of RM9,600.
These solutions are backed up by a 5-year limited warranty.
Pokdepinion: With great power, comes great price tag. Well that’s the idea anyway. So if you really want a solution to all your storage and workflow problems (and also have money for it!) you can take these as an option.

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This Is How Overwatch Looks On Mobile

You’re most likely an avid fan of Overwatch if you’re reading this article. Well have you ever wondered on what the game would be like if it was on mobile devices? This game might be the answer.

No, this game is not Overwatch… but it’s the closest thing that we’ll get to the game itself on mobile, at least until Blizzard releases the official game. The game is called Shadowgun War Games, which is available for both Android and iOS devices for free.
The game is a 5v5 PvP style of game. Sadly there’s only 5 of them to choose from (at the time of writing), so there’s limited choices. Needless to say, each character comes with their own unique abilities, similar to Overwatch.

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There’s two game modes available, Capture the Flag and the more traditional Team Deathmatch.
Currently the game is rated 4/5 stars on the Google Play Store. If you would to download and play the game on an Android device, you can do so by heading to the link right here. For iOS users, you can find the game here.
Pokdepinion: This actually looks fun. I might give it a go later.
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Transcend unveils its new Transcend SSD230 — with 3D NAND flash technology

Transcend today announce the launched of a brand new SSD, the Transcend SSD230 with built-in 3D NAND TLC flash technology. With the growing needs for high-capacity and high-performance storage, Transcend has adopted 3D NAND flash technology for its 2.5” SSD230 solid state drives, boosting storage capacity, transfer rates, and reliability all at once.

3D NAND flash features multiple layers of memory cells stacked vertically. It not only resolves the density limitations of 3D horizontal NAND, but also boost read and write performance, as it does not require the invocation of algorithms to prevent data corruption.

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The Transcend SSD230 is equipped with a DDR3 DRAM cache that provides and incredible 4K random file access up to 340MB/s, making it the perfect choice as a boot disk for everyday computing task and programs. With SATA III 6Gb/s interface and built-in SLC caching technology, the SSD230 achieves transfer speed of up to 560MB/s read and 520MB/s write. The Transcend SSD230 also features a RAID engine and LDPC (Low-Density Parity Check) coding, a powerful ECC algorithm that also found on the Transcend SSD51K we reviewed before.

With the announced of the Transcend SSD230, Transcend also introduced exclusive SSD Scope software. SSD Scope works to monitor the SSD health and to determine the condition an optimize the performance of Transcend’s SSD. SSD Scope’s useful features include drive information and S.M.A.R.T. status monitoring, diagnostic scan, secure erase, firmware update, TRIM enabling, health indication, and system clone.
Transcend SSD230 solid state drives are available in 128GB, 256GB and 512GB capacities and backed by Transcend’s three-year limited warranty.
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Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine is Now Free – Here’s How to Claim It

Yes, you read that right. Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine is currently free for PC gamers. This is what you have to do to claim the game permanently.
Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine is Now Free

Looking for a new game to play? Budget’s a bit tight at the moment? Are you a fan of action games in general? If you answered yes to all of these questions, then you have come to the right place.
Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine is currently available completely free-of-charge for PC gamers. As usual, there is a catch but it is a very simple thing to do. All you have to do is:

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How to Claim the Game

Head on over to Humble Bundle by clicking right here.
If you don’t have one, register a new account with Humble Bundle.
Attempt to claim the free game.
Tick the option that says “Subscribe to newsletter”.
Actually claim the game for realsies.

The game will then be in your Humble Bundle game library, which you can then add on Steam. You can feel free to unsubscribe to the newsletter after claiming the game, no worries there.
If you’re not sure what the game is about, check out the synopsis of the game below here, courtesy of Steam.
Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine Synopsis via Steam
In Warhammer 40,000 Space Marine, you are Captain Titus, a Space Marine of the Ultramarines chapter and a seasoned veteran of countless battles.
A millions-strong Ork horde has invaded an Imperial Forge World, one of the planet-sized factories where the war machines for humanity’s never ending battle for survival are created. Losing this planet is not an option and be aware of the far more evil threat lurking large in the shadows of this world.
If you’re not sure where to click to get Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine for free, click right here to head straight there.
Pokdepinion: Yay, another free game to add to the library. Will I actually play it? Still unsure about that.
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There is a God of War PS4 Malaysian Launch Event – Gamers in Klang Valley Should Take Note

It’s been a while since we’ve seen a videogame launch event here in Malaysia and it looks like we’re finally about have another one. This time, it’s for the highly anticipated God of War game for the PlayStation 4.
There is a God of War PS4 Malaysian Launch Event

It’s been quite some time since we’ve seen a videogame launch event here in Malaysia and many games have been wanting to see another one for a while now. Well, if you have been looking forward to one, then I have some wonderful news for you. There will be a God of War launch event happening very soon.

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The launch event will be held at LG2 Central Avenue at Sunway Pyramid starting 19th April 2018 at 8PM. For those of you who pre-ordered the game from PlayStation Authorized Dealers, you will be given a pre-order card which entitles you to picking up a copy of the game as soon as the clock strikes midnight. For those driving to the event, please park at the orange zone via Entry A.
The release date is on April 20th 2018 but do not be confused. The launch event is happening on 19th April, and the game will be available for collection as soon as it’s April 20th 2018, which is midnight of the launch event. For more information on the event, do refer to the Facebook post by the official PlayStation Asia Facebook page.

For those of you who aren’t aware, this is the 8th installment in the God of War series, the new God of War game is a 3rd person action adventure game developed by Sony Interactive Entertainment’s Santa Monica Studio. The game takes places years after Kratos took his vengeance against the Olympian gods. After the devastating battle with Zeus, he is now living with his Atreus in the world of the Norse gods.
Kratos is currently attempting to master the rage that has driven him for many years in order to become a proper mentor and father for Atreus. Over the course of their time together, Atreus learns of his father’s chaotic past and struggles to choose whether to become like him or his own person. Meanwhile, the Norse gods are taking precautions against Kratos as they are aware of his role in the destruction of Olympus.
Fun fact, this game is a sequel to God of War III and while it might not exactly be a reboot, it is considered a re-imagining of the series. This is also why the game adopted a 3rd person perspective for the first time.
God of War will be coming exclusively to the PlayStation 4 on April 20th 2018.
Pokdepinion: Another reason to stay out late at night has popped up again. First the launch, then play the game until the sun rises.
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Samsung Unveils New Galaxy Tab S5e And A Pair Of Galaxy Tab A Models From RM899

Samsung Malaysia has announced of their latest addition to their tablet lineup with the introduction of the Samsung Galaxy Tab S5e, Galaxy Tab A (2019) 10.1 andd Galaxy Tab A (2019) with S-pen.
Samsung Galaxy Tab S5e
Highlight of the Galaxy Tab S5e would be its manageable size, being at 5.5mm thin and weighing around 400g. It comes with a Super AMOLED display and four stereo speakers tuned by AKG. Packed inside is a 7040mAh battery, which they claim can last up to 15 hours of video playback. In terms of memory, there’s up to 512GB of expandable storage (through microSD) that you can expand from its 64GB of internal storage.
Other than that, it comes with a dual 13MP+8MP setup and offers 4GB RAM. The Samsung Galaxy Tab S5e is now available at the price of RM1,999.

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Samsung Galaxy Tab A 10.1 (2019)
Up next is the new Galaxy Tab A 10.1, which comes with an enhanced design with a think and compact metal body. It packs 2GB RAM that’s paired with 32GB of internal storage. There’s also the option of a 3GB RAM version too. As for the screen, it sports a 10.1-inch WUXGA screen and underneath it is a 6150mAh battery.
The price starts from RM899 for the 2GB version and RM1,299 for the 3GB variant of the Galaxy Tab A 10.1.
Samsung Galaxy Tab A (2019) with S-pen
Last but not least is the Galaxy Tab A with S-Pen. The tablet comes pre-loaded with educational apps to help with, well education. It also comes with an embedded S-Pen for added portability and productivity.
Coming with an 8-inch WUXGA display, it offers 3GB RAM that’s mated with 32GB of internal storage. Packed underneath it is a 4200mAh battery. The Samsung Galaxy Tab A with S-Pen comes with a price tag of RM1,099.
All of the tablets is now available at all Samsung Experience Stores and authorized dealers in the country.
Pokdepinion: Although I’m not a tablet guy, if I were to choose among the three, I’d go for the Galaxy Tab A 10.1 simply because of the price and the adequate battery size. The Galaxy Tab S5e does come with a bigger one but considering the price, I think that it’s too much. What do you think?
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HTC brings Vive, One X9 and three entry level smartphones to MWC 2016

While Samsung and LG are at MWC 2016 with all guns blazing, showing off their latest Galaxy S7 and G5, respectively. HTC on the other hand is taking a different approach and brought 3 entry level devices along with their innovative HTC Vive and the One X9.

The Desire 530, Desire 630 and Desire 825 are inspired by streetwear and feature a micro splash effect that essentially means you get a speckled phone. Coming in a choice of colors – Stratus White Remix with duo color micro splash and Graphite Gray Remix with gold micro splash for the Desire 630 and 825, and Graphite Grey and Solid Stratus White block colors for the Desire 530, these phones deliver something personal for everyone.

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The Desire 530 sports a Qualcomm Snapdragon 210 1.1 GHz quad core CPU paired with 1.5GB of RAM. The rear shooter is an 8 MP one while the front one sports a 5 MP resolution. A 2200 mAh keeps everything up and running. The Desire 630 and 825 share several specifications under the hood, which means both feature a Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 1.6 GHz mated to 2GB of RAM and 13 MP rear shooters. The Desire 530 and 630 sport 5.0″ HD displays while the 825 sports a larger 5.5″ HD display. The 630 and 825 also sport HTC’s exclusive BoomSound with Dolby Audio technology.

The more premium One X9 is essentially a rehashed One A9, with the same Mediatek Helios X10 and 3GB of RAM under the hood. Significant differences include the missing fingerprint sensor, the 13 MP rear camera which is now flush with the rear panel and the front-facing BoomSound speaker grilles which has taken on an appearance similar to the Butterfly series of yore. The One X9 comes out of the box with Android 6.0 Marshmallow. The One X9 will be available in Carbon Gray, Opal Silver, Topaz Gold, and Copper Rose (otherwise know as black, silver, gold, and pink).
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The anticipated HTC Vive which was developed in partnership with Valve, was also announced at MWC 2016. The VR headset features an updated headset and the consumer edition of Vive also integrates phone functionality. Enabling you to stay connected to the real world, without exiting the virtual world, Vive Phone Services demonstrates the ability to combine both realities without losing touch of either. By allowing you to receive and respond to both incoming and missed calls, get text messages and send quick replies and check upcoming calendar invites directly through the headset, it opens up a whole new world of possibilities for both consumers and businesses.

The Vive will be priced at $799 and for a limited time the consumer edition will also ship with two fully-fledged VR experiences to get you started in the virtual world. Pre-orders will open at 11 p.m. 29th February 2016, with order fulfillment and full commercial availability slated for early April. The two free games are Job Simulator and Fantastic Contraption.

Pokdepinion: To be honest, I am a little disappointed at HTC’s showing at MWC 2016. Aside from the HTC Vive, none of these are what HTC used to bring to the table: cutting-edge innovation and the most premium design anyone can imagine. It is also clear that HTC is targeting developing economies with their entry level devices.
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You Can Soon Get Windows 10 Update Through Cloud Reinstallation

Microsoft has revealed that you can soon reinstall Windows 10 simply by going online. The feature was revealed at the newest Windows 10 Insider Preview Build, where it will offer more ways to reinstall the OS if needed.
Previously, those who were looking to reinstall Windows would have needed to use an external copy of the software, or even choose to utilize a local copy. While this is do-able, it is often stored on a PC, which isn’t entirely ideal since there’s a risk of corruption or other issues.
If you’re interested in the feature, you can find it at the “Reset This PC” menu at the Recovery section of Windows Settings. Doing so will reinstall the same version and edition of Windows that was previously installed on the device.

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The new option is available at all Windows 10 devices. Microsoft has added that it is inspired by users that have voiced out their thoughts, saying that they would rather use their high-speed internet connection to speed up the re-install process by simply downloading Windows.
Pokdepinion: It might not seem much but it’s a helpful method. No more wasting time to find a thumb drive at home eh? :P
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NVIDIA CES 2023 “GeForce Beyond” Keynote Goes Live on Jan 3, 2023

Expect new laptop GPU releases, plus the previously “unlaunched” RTX 4080 (now called RTX 4070 Ti).
NVIDIA CES 2023 “Geforce Beyond” teaser. Source: NVIDIA
With new year comes CES – and NVIDIA has the keynote lined up on January 3rd 08:00 Pacific Time (00:00 Jan 4th, Malaysian Time). The broadcast will be live on NVIDIA’s YouTube and Twitch channel, which is expected to reveal RTX 40 Series Laptop GPUs as laptop OEMs reveal their latest designs.
Also of note is the RTX 4070 Ti – once called RTX 4080 12GB – which is expected to launch on Jan 5th, as the previous launch window was cancelled and subsequently “unlaunched” due to confusing names.

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Tune in January 3rd at 8AM PT for GeForce Beyond at CES 2023.
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Pokdepinion: Hope this keynote doesn’t disappoint.
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POCOPHONE F1 users may now enjoy Netflix HD after latest update

One of the major grouses that POCOPHONE F1 users raised with the budget flagship was the inability to stream Netflix HD due to its lack of Widevine L1 certification. Xiaomi has promised to update the device to add support some time back, and they have finally pulled through. The latest MIUI 10 9.2.25 Beta update for the POCOPHONE F1 addresses the complaint, by adding Widevine L1.

This change has been spotted by users who updated to the latest beta ROM for the POCOPHONE F1. With the introduction of Widevine L1, it not only solved a major issue with the POCOPHONE F1, but actually gives it a feature which is even lacking in Xiaomi’s flagships devices. Yes, even the Xiaomi Mi MIX 3 which we recently reviewed lacked Widevine L1 support.

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With that said, this is the first time Widevine L1 certification has been delivered OTA to a device after launch. OnePlus 5 and OnePlus 5T owners had to send their devices back to OnePlus to install the required certification. XDA-Developer goes into further detail about how they did it.

So now with the Widevine L1 certification on the POCOPHONE F1 via the MIUI 10 9.2.25 update, it would probably be safe to assume that Xiaomi will also be updating the rest of their flagships to support Netflix HD. When that will happen remains to be seen, as this is just in a MIUI 10 Global Beta and it isn’t a part of the MIUI 10 Global Stable channel yet.
It’s worth noting that Netflix HD might not be possible on the POCOPHONE F1 yet, as Netflix has to whitelist it despite the fact that it supports Widevine L1 now. Since it isn’t on the Global Stable channel yet, I would probably not have my hopes up so high.
Did you really miss the lack of Widevine L1 certification on your device? Or do you stream a lot of Netflix HD on your smartphone?
[UPDATE]: This feature has arrived on the Global Stable update for the POCOPHONE F1
Widevine L1 support has been added to the Global Stable update for the POCOPHONE F1. The update is numbered MIUI 10.3.4.0, and it comes with a number of features including Game Turbo and 4K60 video recording!
Pokdepinion: Well I don’t watch Netflix on my phone anyway… But yeah, nice to have.
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MSI Showed Off Their New Technology at Tokyo Game Show 2016

Tokyo Game Show 2016 is every gamers’ dream playground, with the latest games and advanced gaming technologies drawing a projected 230,000 visitors from all over the world and booths from major game publishers, console makers, gaming hardware makers and a few indie game developers. MSI will showcase the latest GTX 10 Series gaming laptops and graphics cards, along with a variety of VR-optimized gaming hardware at Tokyo Game Show (Hall 7-C05). Hardcore PC gamers will be given a chance to experience VR gaming and the popular MSI GAMING lineup.
The spotlight among MSI’s epic TGS 2016 lineup shines on the GTX 10 Series gaming laptops, including the GT83/GT73VR Titan and GS73/GS63VR, with the ability to deliver extreme performance similar to high-end desktops.
MSI VR One

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The MSI VR One can satisfy the everyday gamer with stellar performance and excellent mobility. The world’s lightest and thinnest backpack PC system, weighing merely 3.6kg, the VR One comes with 2 battery packs to deliver 1.5 hours of extreme gaming.

MSI Aegis Gaming Desktop
The MSI Aegis X and MSI Aegis Ti gaming desktop features top components and state-of-the-art technology, making it a beastly computer. MSI Aegis Ti uses a powerful unlocked Intel® Core™ K-series processor which is capable of giving gamers the ultimate overclocking capability unlike any other. On top of that, the Aegis Ti houses MSI’s latest full-size GeForce® GTX 1080 graphics card. To deliver even greater graphics firepower, the Aegis Ti is 2-way SLI Ready.

The MSI Aegis X gaming desktop houses a powerful unlocked Intel® Core™ K-series Processor and the newest NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1080 graphics in a 19.6L case and with just a simple push of the Dragon Button on the front, Game Boost will crank up the hardware inside to boost speed and performance by 15%.

MSI Motherboards
The X99A TOMAHAWK is the latest motherboard from MSI, packed with several new and unique MSI features, a fully armored IO and audio cover, optimized gaming audio and the industry’s highest quality components. Besides its stunning looks, the TOMAHAWK-labeled cover also protects against Electro Magnetic Interference and ensures pure performance and the best audio signal for your gaming rig.

On the other hand, the Z170A GAMING M6 incorporates Lightning USB and the next generation Killer networking for ultra-smooth gameplay. The Z170A GAMING M6 adopts evil gray as its major color scheme, bringing a whole new look and feel to the game table. This motherboard also offers Twin Turbo onboard M.2, Audio Boost 3, and a plethora of other game-enhancing features.

The MSI 2WAY SLI HB BRIDGE M/L is the right gear for them to push their frame rates higher! With durable and highly conductive metal shroud on SLI connectors, MSI 2WAY SLI HB BRIDGE supports 2-WAY NVIDIA® SLI® on the MSI GeForce® GTX 10 matches perfectly with MSI GAMING Motherboards as well. The MSI GAMING dragon LED illumination on the top can be easily controlled by the MSI Gaming App with just a single click.

MSI Core Frozr L
Last but not least, MSI Core Frozr L is a brand new CPU cooler that is capable of providing gamers with supreme cooling and the perfect gaming experience. Core Frozr L uses nickel-plated copper base connected with 4 highly efficient 8mm SuperPipes and aluminum fins to dissipate up to 200W of heat from the CPU. Aside from that, the 120mm Fan features the MSI TORX design with Hydro-dynamic bearing to increase airflow and durability. MSI also provides 2 cover panels in black & silver featuring the MSI GAMING shield LED for users to show off their personal style.

Pokdepinion: I would really love to test the CPU cooler but I’m not sure if it’s really coming to Malaysia. We hope luck is on our side!
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PDRM is investigating JPN data leak via LHDN’s myIDENTITY API

There’s apparently a leaked National Registration Department (JPN) database obtained via the Inland Revenue Board (LHDN), and now the Royal Malaysian Police (PDRM) are on it. The database reportedly contains data on 4 million Malaysians, and it was being sold for 0.2BTC, or approximately RM35 419.
LHDN has denied that the leak happened via the myIDENTITY API that’s available on their website, which the seller claimed was the way he got the leaked data. The API lets government agencies access everyone’s personal data from a centralized repository, and among the agencies with access include JPN and LHDN. The database leaked reportedly contains details like name, email, mobile number, address, gender, IC number, race and religion, coming up to a total of 31.8GB.

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PDRM is apparently also trying to block the sale of the database, while investigating the case with the MCMC, CyberSecurity Malaysia and National Cyber Security Agency. PDRM has not ruled out the possibility of this being an insider job. The case is being investigated under Section 4(1) of Computer Crimes Act 1997.
In the meantime, LHDN is reassuring the public that the data in their systems are well protected with verified data security technology. They are also claiming that there was no database leak.
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Pokdepinion: I sure hope there was actually no data leak and that this is all a hoax… Not sure what unscrupulous people can do with so much detail on 4 million people.
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Lenovo Expands Their Smart Office Portfolio With ThinkSmart View, ThinkSmart Hub 500 and ThinkSmart Edition Tiny

Lenovo announced a few new ThinkSmart products to expand their ever burgeoning smart office portfolio. These include the ThinkSmart View, ThinkSmart Hub 500, and ThinkSmart Edition Tiny.
ThinkSmart View

The ThinkSmart View is a new communications hub that has been designed to meet the needs and demands of the office. It is powered by a Qualcomm APQ8053 SoC and is meant to handle the collaborative and administrative aspects of meetings, freeing up the PC’s resources. ThinkSmart View is also designed to be flexible across a variety of workspaces, including those outside an office. In addition, the intuitive, user-friendly design is easy to deploy.

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ThinkSmart Hub 500

The ThinkSmart Hub 500 is an all-in-one video conferencing device that is powered by an Intel vPro processor and features integrated speakers (with built-in Dolby Audio), dual microphones, and a touchscreen control display. Furthermore, it comes with a rotatable touchscreen that lets anyone within arm’s reach take control when in a meeting or video conference.
ThinkSmart Edition Tiny

The ThinkSmart Edition Tiny makes a powerful, reliable, and secure addition to a workplace’s existing Poly ecosystem. It comes bundled with the latest Poly controller and supports Microsoft Teams Rooms for easy collaboration and communication. Packing 9th Gen Intel i5-9600T vPro Processors, the ThinkSmart Edition Tiny comes pre-loaded with Windows 10 IoT for the stability and added security enterprises need from their critical communications devices.
Price and availability
The Lenovo ThinkSmart View, Lenovo ThinkSmart Hub 500, and Lenovo ThinkSmart Edition Tiny can be ordered through email via the official Lenovo Support below at [email protected]
For more information regarding these or any other Lenovo products, do head over to the official Lenovo website here.
Pokdepinion: I can’t really say much regarding these as our workplace don’t really use these conferencing devices but some of them looks cool, especially the ThinkSmart View.
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New Square Enix Division Has Started Working on a Brand New AAA Project

It appears that the new Square Enix division, known as the 3rd Development Division, has started to work on a brand new AAA project, and it is a brand new IP. It has already passed the initial development stage, and was previously worked on by their own Business Division 5.
Interestingly, the 3rd Development Division is mostly made of Business Division 5’s staff, as it was disbanded. Back in March 2016, Square Enix announced that Business Division 5 was working on this new large-scale project for the latest game platforms This project is now handled by the newly formed 3rd Development Division.

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The project is described as challenging and exciting, which seems to point out at a completely new IP. Square Enix’s 3rd Development Division is led by Naoki Yoshida, the director of Final Fantasy XIV and its extensions. Before joining Square Enix in 2004, Naoki Yoshida used to work at Hudson and most notably was one of the scenarists on JRPG series Tengai Makyo / Far East of Eden. Tengai Makyo is pretty unknown for the western audience but is a cult-classic in Japan, and was created by Sakura Wars‘ Oji Hiroi.
Square Enix revealed this piece of news through the renewal of its recruitment pages as of 1st April, which marks the start of the new fiscal year. Spring and April, in particular, is a special moment in Japanese culture representing renewal, and many companies hire new recruits during that period. Not much is known at the moment but based on the people they are hiring / looking to hire, it appears to be an action game of sorts.
Source: Twitter
Pokdepinion: I’m very curious, and also excited, to know what this game is about. I know we probably won’t hear about it anytime soon but you just gotta let your mind wander from time to time.
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GameSir T4 Mini Review – Compact Yet Reasonably Comfortable

Unboxing the GameSir T4 Mini
GameSir T4 Mini Review – Box

Unfortunately, the packaging was slightly damaged during shipment, due to the courier being a little rough, which is why it looks like in bad condition but we assure you, everything is still perfectly fine inside. With every purchase of the GameSir T4 Mini, you are expected to get the following items:
GameSir T4 Mini Review – Box content

GameSir T4 Mini gamepad
USB Type-C cable
User manual
Warranty card

Appearance

GameSir T4 Mini Review – Top view
The GameSir T4 Mini is a compact wireless gamepad with an Xbox-style layout. Looking from the top, you have the left analog stick on the top-left part with the D-pad below it. The right analog stick and face buttons are where you expect them to be as it’s common for most gamepads.
In the center, you have the GameSir logo sandwiched between the Plus and Minus buttons. As soon as you notice the Home button, that’s when you realized that it’s designed more for the Nintendo Switch, but more on that later.

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GameSir T4 Mini Review – Shoulder buttons / triggers
On top, you have find four shoulder buttons, or more accurately, two shoulder buttons and two shoulder triggers. The USB-C port can also be found in the center here. On the bottom, you can find some LED indicators.
GameSir T4 Mini Review – Rear
Moving over the rear, there isn’t really much to see except for the small grips protruding outwards and a sticker containing product information.
Overall, the GameSir T4 Mini is an interesting gamepad as it’s small, so it’s clear they wanted something compact, but also be different from the likes of the 8BitDo’s non-pro gamepads. It’s great if you need a gamepad to bring around but also have enough of a grip that you can play comfortably with as well. The RGB lighting is certainly a nice touch but keep in mind that it will drain the battery.
Looking for a keyboard solution for PC or console gaming that is also wireless? Check out our review of the GameSir VX2 AimSwitch by clicking right here.
Specifications

Working Platform:
PC, Android, iOS, and Nintendo Switch

Connection:
Bluetooth 5.0 and USB-C

Six Axis Gyroscope:
Yes for Nintendo Switch

Vibration:
Yes, for Nintendo Switch and PC

Battery Capacity:
600mAh

Charging Method:
USB Type-C, 5V

Dimensions:
143 x 83 x 53 mm, 156g

User Experience
Pairing
GameSir T4 Mini Review – Pairing button and USB-C port
The GameSir T4 Mini is a Bluetooth gamepad that doesn’t require the use of any dongles. On PC, Android, iOS, and Nintendo Switch, it’s pretty straightforward as it’s just a matter of using the Plus and Minus buttons to pair accordingly. Once you’ve discovered the gamepad, just select it and it will connect automatically. You can also use it wired via USB-C but it seems to only work for PC.
On the Nintendo Switch, it will be identified as a generic USB gamepad.
For added convenience, the GameSir T4 Mini will automatically connect to the last paired device when you power it on, so you don’t have to repeat the same process over and again. I personally wished that it would remember one device per platform via a toggle switch for even better ease of use. Moreover, I wished it could be used in wired more with more than just PC but either way, I’m still happy with what it brings to the table.
Comfort
GameSir T4 Mini Review
I would describe the GameSir T4 Mini as the ideal midpoint between portability and comfort. If we take the likes of the Xbox controllers, it’s comfortable to use but it’s bulky but if you take the 8BitDo SF30 Pro, it’s very portable but not very comfortable for long hours due to a lack of grips. This one has grips but smaller, and it’s good enough unless your hands are gigantic.
It’s so easy to put inside jean pockets and bags, and given the fact that it’s very light, it doesn’t feel like your carrying around anything extra. This is especially great if you’re going to a friend’s place for gaming, and they need an extra controller. Just keep in mind that in this case, you would be limited to just PC gaming or on the Nintendo Switch.
GameSir T4 Mini Review
As for the buttons and feedback, it’s definitely nowhere close to tournament-grade peripherals as you can definitely feel the travel distance with slight tactile feedback for each button. It’s ideal for casual gaming, and it works perfectly fine as there’s no drifting issues for the analog sticks, but lacks precision needed for competitive gaming.
The size of all inputs are more than adequate, which is a plus point. One thing you will need to get used to is that the button layout follows the Nintendo Switch, so the A, B, X, Y positioning differs from the Xbox layout. If you’re on PC, Steam lets you change the game button layout so make sure to do that to avoid confusion.
GameSir T4 Mini Review
As for the shoulders, the two shoulder buttons and triggers have significantly less travel distance and not as noisy as the GameSir G4 Pro. It doesn’t have enough variance to let you enjoy racing games with more control when accelerating but if that matters to you, you would likely go for a controller that will be more suited to such genres.
If there was any complaints about its build quality, it’s that I wished it was built more solidly. I understand that this might come at the cost of added weight but it feels rather hollow and plasticky, and I’d rather have something that feels more rigid on hand.
Battery Life
Lastly for battery life, the GameSir T4 Mini managed to get admirable figures across all compatible platforms. To get an easier look of how the battery life is like for each platform, which I’ve used for at least five full charges, you can check it out below:

Android = 11 hours
Nintendo Switch = 10.5 hours
Windows PC = 11.5 hours
Average = 11 hours

These are great figures given that the GameSir T4 Mini is being powered by a measly 600mAh battery. If they ever wanted room for improvement, I would wish for it to come with bigger batteries for even longer battery life but this might affect its portability as they may have to increase the size, on top of adding more weight.
GameSir T4 Mini Verdict

GameSir T4 Mini Review

The GameSir T4 Mini is a very portable, yet comfortable gamepad with good versatility. If you’re looking more towards comfort and an even more versatile gamepad, the GameSir G4 Pro is the better choice. However, if portability is your priority, you will definitely be happy with this.
At the end of our GameSir T4 Mini review, I award this wireless gamepad with our Silver Pokdeward.

Big thanks to GameSir for sending us this product for the purposes of this review. If you’re interested to purchase one via international shipping, you can also use this link.
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PS Plus Asia June 2022 FREE Games Lineup

Here are your PlayStation Plus Monthly Games for June:
🪓 God of War
🥷 Naruto to Boruto: Shinobi Striker
🧽 Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl
🚙 Can’t Drive This
Available to download for Deluxe, Extra and Essential membership. pic.twitter.com/CIcIhyJGIt
— PlayStation Asia (@PlayStationAsia) June 2, 2022

It appears the leaks were true after all as God of War appears to to be the headlining act for the PS Plus Asia June 2022 free games lineup. For those of you who missed it, it’s basically a soft reboot of the franchise following Kratos after subduing the Olympian gods. He goes on a journey with his son, Atreus, to honor his late wife’s wish; to scatter her ashes at the atop the highest peak of the Nine Realms.
Apart from that, it appears that we’re getting a more action-oriented lineup this with the popular anime fighting game, Naruto to Boruto: Shinobi Strikers, Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl, and Can’t Drive This. If you’re a fan of fighting games or multiplayer games, this would be an excellent lineup, especially since the Nickelodeon game is their take on the Super Smash Bros formula.

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For those of you who may be confused with the new PS Plus tiers, this lineup will be available in Asia for all tiers, which means the Essential, Extra, and Deluxe plans. The PS Plus Asia June 2022 free games lineup will be made available from 7th June to 4th July 2022, so if you’ve missed out on May’s lineup of free games, you will have to wait for them to be offered again.
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Pokdepinion: It’s getting clear that they certainly have a God of War announcement coming up soon. Otherwise, it would be rather weird as it would make more sense to save it when they have something to share about regarding the franchise instead of having it as part of PS Plus Asia June 2022 since the sequel has been confirmed.
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We are one of the lucky ones to receive the Samsung Galaxy S21 early. While I’m sure many of you are looking forward to the review, I’m going to give you a special preview with our unboxing and first impressions of the new smartphone.
Samsung Galaxy S21 Unboxing and First Impressions

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With Galaxy Unpacked 2021 now over and done with, I’m sure many of you are wondering how well the new smartphones perform. I’m proud to announce that we managed to get our hands on the base model Samsung Galaxy S21 early so we’re going to give you a special preview of it. Starting off with the box, it’s thinner than its predecessors, which is interesting at first glance.

The reason for this is because they didn’t include a charger inside the box. In fact, there’s no earphones either. It’s just a SIM Ejector tool, a USB-C to USB-C cable, user guide, and the smartphone itself. Some of you may be okay with it, and some of you may be unhappy. For me personally, I use a separate charger because my powered USB hub has two dedicated fast charging ports so I’m fine. I also have plenty of chargers lying around anyway.

For our review unit, we received the Phantom Violet colour variant. Personally, it’s the most attractive, eye-catching colour compared to the others but that’s subjective. If this isn’t your cup of tea, you can still go for Phantom Pink, Phantom Grey, and Phantom White.
The rear has a matte finish, which is great because it’s not a fingerprint magnet and it’s easier to grip. The camera cutout is noticeably different compared to its predecessors as it sits in the top-left corner. It’s described as the contour-cut camera and it houses the triple-camera system of the device. It still protrudes a bit but the design certainly gives it a cleaner look.

The Samsung Galaxy S21 has a 6.2-inch FHD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X display with adaptive refresh rate. Like its predecessors, it has a punch hole cutout which houses the selfie camera as well as the under display fingerprint scanner. The bezels are thin and its solid build quality makes it pleasing to hold.
Specifications

Processor
Exynos 2100
1 x Cortex-X1 @ 2.9GHz + 3 x Cortex-A78 @2.8GHz + 4 x Cortex-A55 @ 2.2GHz
5nm

RAM
8GB

Storage
256GB UFS 3.1

Display
6.2″ FHD+ (2400 x 1080) Dynamic AMOLED 2X Display
Corning Gorilla Glass Victus
HDR10+
1300 nits
48Hz to 120Hz Adaptive Refresh Rate

Rear Camera
12MP f/1.8 wide angle camera, Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS
64MP f/2.0 telephoto camera, 3x hybrid zoom, PDAF, OIS
12MP f/2.2 120˚ ultra-wide
LED flash, auto-HDR, panorama
[email protected], [email protected]/60fps, [email protected]/60/240fps, [email protected], HDR10+, stereo sound rec., gyro-EIS

Selfie Camera
10MP f/2.2 wide-angle selfie cam, Dual Pixel PDAF

Battery
4000mAh
USB-PD 3.0 fast charging
15W wireless fast charging
4.5W reverse wireless charging

If you want to learn more about the phone, click right here. If you want to know the retail price for all 3 variants, click here instead.
For now, the Samsung Galaxy S21 is in the middle of benchmark tests. I’ll be publishing my review of the smartphone on 22nd January at 12AM Malaysia time (GMT+8) so stay tuned for that.
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Intel Core i4 processor surfaced in a Lenovo laptop

If you ever wondered why did Intel use odd numbers for their Intel Core i-series naming strategy, maybe it was to give way to this? Well the Intel Core i4-4210M has just appeared on bilibili of all places, in a Lenovo Y430P. The processor is not from the latest series, but it is quite an interesting case nonetheless.
The laptop features the Intel Core i4-4210M, as reported in the BIOS, Windows 10 and also CPU-Z. The video poster who goes by Master Lu even went the distance to remove the soldered CPU from the original mainboard and put it into another laptop, just to proof that he did not tamper with the BIOS just to pull off this stunt.
A commenter shared some interesting insight on the issue, claiming that it might just be an issue with the CPUID of the processor, thus resulting in it being identified erroneously as an Intel Core i4-4210M.

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Besides the Intel Core i4-4210M name, all the other specifications of the Intel Core i4-4210M is similar to the Intel Core i5-4210M. That includes a 2.6 GHz base clock and a 3.2 GHz max turbo frequency, which supports the commenter’s theory.
What do you think? Would it be cool if Intel actually filled in the gaps between the Intel Core i3 and Core i5 processors with a Core i4 series? I am pretty sure BMW enthusiasts would be quite interested.
Pokdepinion: A 10th Gen Core i8 with 10 cores and no HyperThreading might be quite interesting…
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Firefox Hello, do you even know it?

You might wonder what is Firefox Hello and I bet most Firefox end user around Malaysia didnt notice or dont even know about this at all, this feature was added in build 35 beta if I’m not mistaken. So basically what is Firefox Hello? Simply put, it allows you to have a free video conversation with anyone right from your browser.

This feature is really quite amazing, since you don’t need to install any software, register and do any e-mail verification like other video conversation software such as Skype and Hangout, it keeps me totally anonymous, the setup is easy as all you need is create a conversation and share the link of the conversation to your friend.

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Firefox Hello on suported browser
Of course there are some requirements for this feature. Firstly you need any browser that supports WebRTC which you can find out more about here. So which browsers support WebRTC? Of course Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome and Opera , so far those with Internet Explorer and Safari browser are out of luck.

Error message on Internet Explorer browser

How can Firefox Hello be of use to you? For me, it has potential to be my favorite feature, if I want to start a video conference or voice over IP call with my client, I just need to give them my invitation link. No account needed, no software installation or whatsoever. Simply give them the invitation link and I am set. You can learn more about Firefox Hello here.

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Intel Core i7-1165G7 is 16% faster than Ryzen 9 4900HS in 3DMark!

After years of dragging their feet, Intel appears to have successfully developed a worthy iGPU for their upcoming 11th Gen Intel Core processors. The upcoming Tiger Lake processors will pack the Gen11 graphics, and it seems that the Intel Core i7-1165G7 will sport an iGPU faster than the Radeon Vega GPUs in the latest AMD Ryzen 4000 Mobile processors.
Previously the Tiger Lake processors were shown running Battlefield 5 at around 30 FPS, which is quite an impressive feat for an integrated graphics solution. But now the Intel Core i7-1165G7 have been spotted on 3DMark by @TUM_APISAK, outperforming the AMD Ryzen 9 4900HS by an impressive 16% in 3DMark Time Spy. Compared against the Ryzen 7 4800U, the Core i7-1165G7’s GPU is nearly 20% faster.

i7-1165G7
Time Spy (new score)
Graphics Score 1482
CPU Score 5304 pic.twitter.com/0oO6kX75YU
— APISAK (@TUM_APISAK) June 20, 2020

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CPU performance is rather lackluster, but that’s also because it comes with four less cores. The Intel Core i7-1165G7 packs only four cores, while the AMD Ryzen 9 4900HS and Ryzen 7 4800U pack eight cores apiece. Still, I would say that Intel manages to keep up rather well, with a CPU Score of 5304.
Another detail gleaned from the leak would be the rather high 4.7 GHz boost clocks that the Intel Core i7-1165G7 is running at. It seems like Intel has finally managed to finetune their 10nm process to allow for higher boost clocks. Ice Lake offered impressive IPC with the new Sunny Cove core architecture, but it was hobbled by very low boost clocks. Intel is expected to offer the Intel Core i7-1165G7 as a 28W TDP part, which might mean it won’t make its way to the ultraportable laptops.

The i7-1165G7 is a 28W TDP CPU
— _rogame (@_rogame) June 8, 2020

The Tiger Lake generation might be Intel’s most interesting mobile processors yet. I mean, what we usually know about how AMD having the advantage in terms of their GPU performance while Intel boasts of better CPU performance is quite literally turned on its head here. I am really interested to see how the Tiger Lake processors turn out when they finally launch in laptops later this year.
Pokdepinion: Wow, Intel does have some fight in them. Go Intel go!
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Want 32 processing threads for $999? Hint: It won’t be from Intel

AMD has been playing the price game extremely well, with the 8C/16T Ryzen 7 1700 being cheaper than the 4C/8T Intel i7 7700K. With that said, the i7 7700K does have an advantage over the Ryzen 7 1700 in gaming, which AMD is trying to overcome with updates. So, what will be $999 (~RM4288) get you? AMD will give you their top-of-the-line Ryzen Threadripper 1950X with 16 cores and a whopping 32 threads clocked at 3.4 GHz and 4.0 GHz with boost. Meanwhile, over at the blue camp, the same amount of money will get you a “mid-range” 10-core 20-thread i9 7900X clocked at 3.3 GHz, and a slightly higher boost clock of 4.3 GHz.

If you want a 16-core Intel CPU, be ready to pay an extra $700, or a full $1000 more if you want two more cores from Intel. Of course, Intel might tell you that their CPUs are “fully integrated” while AMD’s offerings are “glued together”. Who cares when you are getting an extra 12 threads for your money, even if they are glued on? I don’t.

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Performance wise, the Threadripper 1950X easily rips (pardon me) the i9 7900X apart in Cinebench R15, with a score of 3062 versus the i7’s 2167. Even the cheaper Threadripper 1920X manages to beat Intel’s offering with a score of 2431. The Threadripper 1920X comes in at $799, and offers 12C/24T of processing muscle, with the cores clocked at 3.5 GHz with a similar 4 GHz boost clock.

If you want one of these monster CPUs, the CPUs will be available in August along with their X399 motherboards.
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Pokdepinion: Threadripper must really please those who run heavily multi-threaded workloads yet are not willing to submit to Intel’s exorbitant rates. With Threadripper, they finally have a choice after such a long monopoly by Intel. Hopefully Intel will buck up and deliver better offerings like this.
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Fancy an ultrabook weighing less than 1kg? Here’s the ASUS ZenBook 13!

If you are in the market for an ultrabook that you can carry with you everywhere, this is probably it. The ASUS ZenBook 13 (UX331UN) is one portable ultrabook that packs the latest 8th Generation Intel Core i7 (Kaby Lake Refresh) CPU in its svelte 985g body.
Lightweight yet can take a real punch

We didn’t make a typo, it really just weighs 985g. While being light, and exceptionally thin at that — 13.9mm thin — the ASUS ZenBook 13 is designed to exceed the MIL-STD 810G military standard for reliability and durability. While it has been built for military grade durability, it will survive your vigorous rough day-to-day handling and transportation too. ASUS themselves has tortured the ZenBook 13 with drop tests 2x the usual height and lid-pressure tests, and needless to say, the ASUS ZenBook 13 passed them with flying colors.

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Packed to the edge!

Minimising the footprint is a 13.3″ FHD NanoEdge display with ultra-thin 6.86mm bezels, for a 80% screen-to-body ratio. This laptop will fit into any bag that dares call itself a laptop bag. Despite the reduced space, ASUS still crammed a full-sized backlit keyboard — sans numpad — into the ASUS ZenBook 13. The screen does not only feature slim bezels, but also 100% sRGB coverage and 178° wide viewing angles. Your multimedia experience is further amped up by low-distortion smart amplifiers behind the Harman Kardon-certified audio system with ASUS’ latest SonicMaster technology.
As premium as it gets

Other premium touches include a smooth glass-covered Windows Precision Touchpad and a fingerprint sensor for hassle-free security. A 50 Wh battery offers 15 long hours of battery life, and it charges up to 60% in just 49 minutes. The cherry on the cake? Its tough chassis is made out of magnesium-aluminium alloy, which is durable, 33% lighter than aluminium alloy, and it is available finished in the sophisticated Deep Dive Blue.
ASUS ZenBook 13 Specifications

Model Number
UX331U-ALEG100T
UX331U-NEG109T
UX331U-NEG103T
UX331U-ALEG032T/033T

CPU
Intel Core i7-8550U, 4C/8T @ up to 4.0 GHz
Intel Core i5 8250U, 4C/8T @ up to 3.4 GHz

RAM
16GB LPDDR3 2133 MHz
8GB LPDDR3 2133 MHz

GPU
Intel UHD 620
NVIDIA GeForce MX150 2GB GDDR5
Intel UHD 620

Storage
 1TB M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe SSD
512GB M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe SSD
256GB M.2 SATA 3 SSD

Display
13.3″ FHD (1080p) NanoEdge wide-view display, 100% sRGB coverage, 178° wide viewing angles

Connectivity
Dual-band 802.11ac WiFi with ASUS WiFi Master
Bluetooth 4.2

I/O
1x USB Type-C (USB 3.1 5 Gbps)
2x USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type-A (5 Gbps)
1x HDMI
1x microSD card reader

Power
65W adapter, 50 Wh battery

Dimensions
310 x 216 x 13.9mm

Weight
985 g
1.12 kg
985 g

Price
 RM8299
RM5599
RM4099
RM3699

Availability
The GeForce MX150-toting ZenBook 13 is available now on the market in a glossy Deep Dive Blue, while the variant without the dedicated NVIDIA GPU will be available by Mid of May. The UX331AL variants comes in an additional color, Rose Gold which will satisfy those who prefer a lighter color. The ZenBook 13 UX331AL will also feature a matte finish, so there’s less wiping to do.
Pokdepinion: Seems like the prefect ultrabook to carry around to work! The MX150 is also a good choice for casual gamers too.
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Cooler Master Elects Mushi As Brand Ambassador

The folks at Cooler Master Malaysia today has announced of their decision to appoint Chai “Mushi” Yee Fung as their brand ambassador.
Cooler Master appoints Mushi as brand ambassador

As you may have known already, Mushi is one of Malaysia’s most prominent esports figures, being the country’s very first Dota superstar where he started his professional Dota career back in 2011.

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It’s been my honor and a great pleasure to be working on this new collaboration with Cooler Master. Over the past two years, I’ve been using its gaming peripherals and it’s been really helpful in and out of my games.
Mushi
At the current moment, he is the coach for BOOM Esports, where he offers his skills and knowledge in nurturing the next generation of esport talents.
For more on the latest tech and gaming news plus reviews, stay tuned to Pokde.net.
Pokdepinion: I think it’s a good move for Cooler Master with him being one of the country’s biggest names in the esport. I wonder what he’ll bring after the appointment.
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Intel Core i9-11950H Tiger Lake-H appears on Geekbench

The 45W 11th Gen Intel Tiger Lake processors are starting to pop up on Geekbench now, as we get closer to their launch. The latest one is the Intel Core i9-11950H, which will reportedly slot in between the Intel Core i9-11980HK and the Core i9-11900H.
The Core i9-11980HK is going to be an unlocked processor which will see it appear in bespoke flagship gaming laptops. The Intel Core i9-11950H will reportedly not have an unlocked multiplier, but it will share the same base clock of 2.6GHz as the Core i9-11980HK.

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For now, it has appeared in the HP ZBook Studio 15.6″ G8 Mobile Workstation PC, and might allegedly be exclusive to HP. It might be interesting to see Intel offer HP an exclusive processor, considering that the honor is usually reserved for Apple, which recently has transitioned to using their in-house Apple Silicon instead.

Intel may have released the performance-oriented 11th Gen Tiger Lake H35 lineup, but it definitely isn’t a replacement for the full-fledged 45W Comet Lake mobile processors of yesteryear. That will have to be the Tiger Lake-H series that are expected to arrive by 11th May, with laptop makers already announcing their launch events for laptops that will presumably feature the new processor family.
Huge upgrade over 10th Gen Comet Lake?

Compared to the previous generation, it appears that the Core i9-11950H will offer a nice performance uplift over the previous generation Comet Lake-based processors. However the Tiger Lake-H processor here is apparently not running at its fullest performance yet, so we might see an even larger gap here when the Tiger Lake-H processors finally arrive on the market.
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Pokdepinion: I wonder whether Intel will begin quietly phasing out the H35 processors in favor of the H45 ones…
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 735 leaked — dedicated NPU, integrated 5G and 7nm process?

The Snapdragon 730, 730G and 665 chipsets have just been launched, but it seems that Qualcomm may have another chipset lined up in its new Snapdragon 700 series of chipset. The Snapdragon 735 will be the next chipset from Qualcomm to power upcoming premium mid-range smartphones.
From the leaked document, it appears that the Snapdragon 735 may very well be more advanced than the Snapdragon 855 in some ways. For starters, it does seem like it will feature an integrated 5G modem, while you would have to add a Snapdragon X50 modem to get 5G connectivity with the Snapdragon 855.

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Single core performance on the Snapdragon 735 may also be better than the Snapdragon 855’s with a novel 1+1+6 configuration. The cores are going to be clocked as such: 1 x Kryo 4xx at 2.9 GHz, 1 x Kryo 4xx at 2.4 GHz and 6 x Kryo 4xx at 1.8 GHz. There will be a new GPU too: the Adreno 620 clocked at 750 MHz. The Snapdragon 735 will also share the Snapdragon 855’s 7nm manufacturing process, ensuring better efficiency.
The same source leaked out the Snapdragon 730 well ahead of its launch date — about 11 months early — and the leaks were right on point. So while we believe the Snapdragon 735 is on its way, it may not be launched until much later this year, or even next year.
Pokdepinion: Considering that most flagships don’t even have 5G yet, mid-range 5G smartphones can probably wait.
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Get up to RM100 off the latest 10th Gen Intel Core laptops this 9.9 on Lazada!

If you need a new laptop for your e-learning or productivity at home, well you are in luck as GLOO will be offering some of the latest 10th Gen Intel® Core™ laptops are going to be at attractive prices during the 9.9 sale on Lazada.

These 10th Gen Intel® Core™ laptops come with improved performance and efficiency over their predecessors. These gains come in handy to improve your work productivity and e-learning at home, as you don’t have to be tied down to the power adapter with longer battery life from these laptops.

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In this promotion on the GLOO Store @ Lazada this 9th September, look forward to a free copy of Office Home & Student 2019 bundled with selected laptops too. They are ready for productivity straight out of the box!
GLOO’s 9.9 Lazada Sale Promos

Processor
RAM
GPU
Display
Storage
Promo Bundle
Promo Price

ASUS A409M-ABV302T/303T (Grey/Silver)
Intel® Celeron N4020
4GB
Intel UHD Graphics 600
14″ HD
256GB SSD
N/A
RM1330

HP 22-b404d AIO Desktop
Intel® Celeron J3060
4GB
Intel HD Graphics
21.5″ FHD
500GB HDD
Wired Keyboard & Mouse
RM1499

ASUS A509J-ABR360TS/361TS (Grey/Silver)
Intel® Core™ i3-1005G1
4GB
Intel UHD Graphics
15.6″ FHD
256GB SSD
Office Home & Student 2019
RM1919

HP 14s-cf3043TU (Silver)
Intel® Core™ i3-1005G1
4GB
Intel UHD Graphics
14″ HD
256GB SSD
Office Home & Student 2019
RM1999

HP Pavillion 15-cs3134tx (Grey Blue)
Intel® Core™ i5-1035G1
4GB
Intel UHD Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce MX250 2GB
15.6″ FHD
512GB SSD
Office Home & Student 2019
RM2899

HP ENVY 13-ba0007TX (Silver)
Intel® Core™ i5-10210U
8GB
Intel UHD Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce MX350
13.3″ FHD
512GB SSD
Office Home & Student 2019
RM4169

          ASUS A409M          HP 22          ASUS A509J            HP 14s          HP Pavillion 15            HP ENVY 13
On top of the bundled items, GLOO will also be giving out up to RM100 in cash rebates for these selected products. Every purchase of RM1000 will net you a RM50 rebate, while spending RM2000 in a single receipt will give you RM100 in rebates for extra savings! Head on over to the GLOO Store @ Lazada to check out these laptops:
GLOO Store @ Lazada

But that’s not all. You will be walking away with a box of 50 pieces 3-ply disposable face masks with every purchase of an Intel® Core™ device. You can find out more about the Stay Safe with Intel campaign here.
Pokdepinion: Looks like a pretty great deal, especially with the free masks and all!
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Spotify Now With Refreshed Library Gets Your Favorite Content Faster

Spotify has brought in a new update, where it comes with a fresh new version of Your Library to Premium users of the app. It’s designed to get the content that you want to you faster.

Right off the bat, you’ll notice that Your Library is streamlined, where all it takes is a tap or swipe to toggle between new tabs for Podcasts and Music. In Podcasts, the Episodes tab allows you to quickly find new episodes or resume podcasts that you’re listening to. Adding to that, you’ll also find newly released episodes of all the podcasts that you follow. There’s also the Downloads tab, well you can tell what it does by its name. This means you can listen to them even when you’re offline.
Besides Podcasts, the Music section sees changes done. Despite the new update, all of your music is still available. Tapping on the Music tab will bring you to your Playlist section as well as the artists and albums that you’ve follow and saved.

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Every time that you’ve liked songs on the app (heart-shaped icon), it will be added to your Liked Songs playlist. Similar to Podcast, you can download these songs to play them when you’re not connected to the internet. If you liked an album, it will also be saved, helping you to keep track of it for future listening.
Pokdepinion: I don’t think I’ve ever used the Podcast section on the app but the new update is welcomed. It sure does bring everything within reach with a tap (or two!).
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RAM prices slated to go up by 20% in the coming months

With the recent shortage on GPUs and CPUs, another component is set to further increase in price, memory. RAM prices has generally been on the downtrend, and this pattern has been observed with every generation of memory. But that will allegedly be changing soon no thanks to a very bad combination of factors.
On top of production slowdowns due to the pandemic, foundries are reportedly shifting to manufacture more higher-margin silicon products like logic ICs and flash memory, instead of RAM, which will result in a supply shortage. Worsening matters are the increased demand for memory in the market, as PC sales are increasing due to people buying PCs for their work/learn from home usage.

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More demand is also seen in the smartphone market, with devices packing larger and larger memory capacities, with devices like the ROG Phone 5 Ultimate packing a whopping 18GB of LPDDR5. Smartphone makers are allegedly stocking up DRAM now to avoid having to pay increased prices in the near future. However memory vendors are expected to shift production capacity towards server memory, as the latter is more profitable.
TrendForce has already observed RAM prices go up by about 3-8% during Q1 2021, although a further spike of up to 20% is to be expected starting next month, at least until Q3 2021. They foresee graphics memory prices to go up by up to 15%, PC RAM prices to increase by up to 18%, memory used for smartphones to be 15% costlier, and server DRAM prices to rise by 20% in the coming quarter.

Overall, it will just be a bad time for everyone who needs more RAM for their gaming PC, or just a new laptop to work on.
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Pokdepinion: Come on 2021, give us a bit of good news…
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Xiaomi CEO: pricier devices are necessary for Xiaomi to be truly recognized

Xiaomi has always been known to us as the brand that brings excellent value for money, offering excellent specifications at pretty much every price point. With that said, Xiaomi CEO, Lei Jun, is of the opinion that more expensive devices are necessary for the brand to be truly recognized as a top-tier smartphone maker.
According to him, despite celebrating Xiaomi’s 10th anniversary earlier this year, he is quite saddened by the fact that Xiaomi is still being looked down upon as a lower-tier brand. To overcome this perception, he believes that Xiaomi will need to release pricier offerings to break out of the stigma that people have of Xiaomi being a “budget” smartphone maker.
Lei Jun has actually repeated this sentiment quite a number of times, with plans to bring the Xiaomi brand to new heights in terms of pricing. The Xiaomi Mi 10 series was indeed quite a big leap forward in terms of pricing for Xiaomi, but it was largely overshadowed by the fact that the more affordable and arguably better POCO F2 Pro came out shortly after it.

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It is of course worth noting that Xiaomi does have some extremely premium devices. The Mi 10 Ultra was announced on 11th August to commemorate Xiaomi’s 10th anniversary, and it was priced from 5299 CNY (~RM3296) to 6999 CNY (~RM4354). The Mi MIX Alpha is also eye-wateringly pricey at 19 999 CNY (~RM12440). So it’s not like Xiaomi doesn’t have expensive devices in their lineup, it is just that they aren’t nearly as popular, not to mention they are not even available in most regions, including Malaysia.

As it stands, I do believe that Xiaomi definitely has a lot of headroom to raise their prices. Selling a flagship at a sub-RM2000 price points as the hardware costs continue to increase doesn’t seem like a feasible business model. However I do hope that Xiaomi will continue maintaining the bang for buck proposition they have always offered. I believe many of us won’t bat an eye at RM3000+ devices in 2021, but hopefully said device will offer an experience worthy of its price.
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Pokdepinion: I do think that Xiaomi can probably target the premium market, while letting the sub-brands do the heavy lifting in the value segments.
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Full NVIDIA AD102 “Ada” GPU Can Run Over 160 FPS in Control at 4K

3090 in Control with the same settings does 72 FPS on Avg so 2.2x gain pic.twitter.com/UdK2kCEXhO
— Hassan Mujtaba (@hms1193) July 19, 2022

There is a new leak on the full NVIDIA AD102 “Ada” GPU, which allegedly performs much better than the RTX 3090. To be precise, it is said that it can run Control in 4K resolution at over 160FPS, and this is together with DLSS and ray tracing enabled.
In comparison, the RTX 3090 in similar settings would only yield about 60 to 74 FPS. For this to have been possible, the NVIDIA AD102 GPU was pulling more than 800W of power, which would be beyond the realm of possibility for most consumers at the moment.

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To avoid confusion, the NVIDIA AD102 GPU isn’t the same one powering the RTX 4090 as this one comes 18,342 CUDA cores, which is roughly 12% more CUDA cores than the aforementioned graphics card. This GPU could be powering the RTX 4090 Ti or even the RTX 5090 further down the road.
With that being said however, do take this information with a grain of salt as we have no way of verifying the data that was given, nor do we know the full settings being used to run Control apart from the resolution, DLSS, and ray tracing. We will report more on this as soon as information becomes available so stay tuned.
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Pokdepinion: If true, that is a very substantial performance difference, although 800W sounds scary to my electricity bill. I would be more interested to know how the thermals are like as I expect it to be scarily high.
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Lenovo Launches Brand-New ThinkPad Z Line in Malaysia

Lenovo recently announced that the new ThinkPad Z13 and ThinkPad Z16 models are now available in Malaysia, with prices beginning at RM6,879.13 and RM7,879.55, respectively.
The laptops in the series have biodegradable bamboo and sugarcane packaging and recycled black vegan leather and metal. Not only that, they feature an FHD camera with a bigger sensor, an automatic e-Shutter for privacy, and dual-array microphones are all part of the Communications Bar.

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The ThinkPad portfolio’s highest screen-to-body (STB) ratio is 91.6% for the Z13 variant and 92.3% for haptic ForcePad 120mm in size in both the Z13 and Z16. The laptops also offer options for vivid displays, including touch-enabled displays.

The Z13 has 2.8K OLED and the Z16 has 4K OLED, both with Dolby Vision compatibility and reduced blue light with Dolby Atmos Speaker System and AI noise cancelling technology from Dolby Voice TrackPoint’s new double-tap feature initiates Communication. The QuickMenu allows you to quickly access camera and microphone options.
The AMD Ryzen PRO U-Series CPUs with integrated AMD Radeon graphics and a Microsoft Pluton security processor power the Z13 and this variant is also available with an AMD Ryzen PRO 6860Z CPU. On the other hand, the AMD Ryzen PRO H-Series CPUs with integrated AMD Radeon graphics or optional AMD Radeon RX 6500M discrete graphics power the Z16, which also has the Microsoft Pluton security processor.
On the Z13 and Z16, AMD Ryzen PRO 6000 Series CPUs with Qualcomm FastConnect 6900 provide superior management and industry-leading Wi-Fi connectivity. Furthermore, Qualcomm 4-stream Dual Band Simultaneous (DBS) on AMD Ryzen PRO 6000 Series CPUs allows Wi-Fi Dual Station’s continuous low latency capability, which is natively supported on Windows 11.
Windows 10 Pro 64 is preloaded in Windows 11 Pro 64 via downgrade privileges and a match-on-chip fingerprint scanner is incorporated into the keyboard for security convenience.
Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 and ThinkPad Z16 Specifications

ThinkPad Z13
ThinkPad Z16

Processor
AMD Ryzen PRO U-Series processor
Optional exclusive AMD Ryzen PRO 6860Z processor
AMD Ryzen PRO H-Series processor

Memory
 Up to 32GB LPDDR5

Storage
 Up to 1TB PCIe Gen 4 SSD
Up to 2TB PCIe Gen 4 SSD

Graphics
 Integrated AMD Radeon graphics
Integrated AMD Radeon graphics
AMD Radeon RX 6500M discrete option

Display
13.3-inch 16:10 – 91.6% STB
WUXGA IPS 400nit Low Power (touch option)
WQXGA OLED 400nit, Touch, Dolby Vision, Low Blue Light
16.0-inch 16:10 – 92.3% STB
WUXGA IPS 400nit Low Power (touch option)
WQUXGA OLED 400nit, Touch, Dolby Vision, Low Blue Light

Audio
 Dolby Atmos Speaker System and Dolby Voice

Battery
 50Whr, Rapid Charge
70Whr, Rapid Charge

Ports
 2 x USB-C (USB4.0), Audio Jack
Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.2
4G LTE CAT 16

3 x USB-C (USB4.0), Audio Jack, SD Card Reader
Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.2
4G LTE CAT 16

Dimensions
 294.4 x 199.6 x 13.99mm
354.4 x 237.4 x 15.8mm

Weight
 1.25kg
1.97kg

Price
 RM6,879.13
RM7,879.55

The ThinkPad Z13 and Z16 are available on Lenovo’s product website here and here. For more information about the laptops, feel free to visit Lenovo’s official website and follow their latest news on their StoryHub.
Pokdepinion: These powerful laptops might be the one for you if you’re looking for laptops for productivity which also feature strong security.
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Samsung Galaxy A42 5G Unveiled – Affordable 5G Smartphone for the Masses?

As the world continues to move towards 5G connectivity, new smartphone releases as well as upcoming ones are expected to have that capability. If you’re not looking to spend a fortune for it, perhaps the Samsung Galaxy A42 5G could be the one for you.
Samsung Galaxy A42 5G Unveiled

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The Samsung Galaxy A42 5G is a smartphone powered by the Exynos 7225 octa-core chipset, which has two cores running at 2.2 GHz and the remaining six running at 1.8GHz. Apart from that, you have the choice of either 4GB or 8GB RAM, and 128GB of storage capacity. As for the display, it will use a 6.6-inch HD+ Infinity-U AMOLED display with in-display fingerprint scanner. All of this will be juiced up by a large 5,000mAh battery capacity.
For those of you wondering about the camera, this one has a quad-camera setup consisting of a 48MP f/1.8 main camera, 8MP f/2.2 ultrawide camera, 5MP f/2.4 macro camera, and a 5MP f/2.4 depth sensor camera. The selfie camera on the other hand uses a 20MP f/2.2 sensor, as seen with the dewdrop notch at the front.
It’s clear that the Samsung Galaxy A42 5G is an entry-level smartphone judging by the specifications. It’s expected to be available in Prism Dot Black, Prism Dot White, and Prism Dot Gray. No word yet on whether this device will be making its way to Malaysia but if it does, we will be reporting on it as soon as information becomes available so stay tuned.
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Pokdepinion: If they do bring this to Malaysia, I would like to see how much it will cost here. Looks interesting for an entry-level device.
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HUAWEI P30 series to feature OLED panels and tiny waterdrop notches

HUAWEI traditionally reserved OLED panels only for their top-of-the-line Pro models. That changed with the HUAWEI Mate 20 X‘s arrival, but still the standard HUAWEI Mate 20 used an IPS LCD panel. With that said, HUAWEI is expected to transition to OLED screens for both the HUAWEI P30 and HUAWEI P30 Pro.

This move might have been necessitated by in-screen fingerprint scanners in the HUAWEI P30 and HUAWEI P30 Pro. In-screen fingerprint scanners do not work with LCD panels. Also, HUAWEI is expected to adopt the waterdrop notch, forgoing any form of advanced facial recognition technology.

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If this is true, the HUAWEI Mate 20 Pro will be the first and last device from the Chinese manufacturer to tout 3D IR facial recognition. I am sure plenty will welcome a smaller notch though over a more reliable facial recognition system.
Interestingly, the leak also points to the HUAWEI P30 Pro being pretty similar to the HUAWEI Mate 20 Pro in size, but with a smaller notch, you will be looking at a larger viewing area than the older device.
Are you looking forward to the HUAWEI P30 and P30 Pro?
Pokdepinion: After using the POCOPHONE F1 with an IR facial recognition system, I really can’t go back to standard facial recognition. The ability to unlock the phone in pitch black darkness is just bliss.
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Maxis Moves Beyond Connectivity To Help Communities Affected By Floods

In its efforts to support Malaysians in need, Maxis has undertaken a multi-pronged approach to help communities affected by the current floods. Maxis’ goals were to help those affected could stay connected and have basic food supplies, as well as to help Maxis dealers to bounce back on their feet once the floods have subsided.
Maxis offers a helping hand

Maxis has prior experience when dealing with floods such as this as they have already implemented mitigation initiatives in high-risk areas over the years. These include raising up equipment platforms and additional on-site gensets deployed to sites with potential prolonged power interruptions.

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The Malaysian telco company also conducts regular network health checks to ensure that all sites and gensets are in good condition and regularly maintained. Maxis-owned boats are also utilised by trained flood response personnel to access flooded areas to ensure network restoration works can be undertaken quickly.

The telco company are also in constant communication with critical bodies such as the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC), the Malaysian Meteorological Department and utility power suppliers on power grid status, weather conditions and water levels in affected locations so they could spring into action when needed.
In addition, Maxis is distributing 1,000 food boxes to families who were displaced during the floods in collaboration with Yayasan Kebajikan Negara (YKN). The food boxes will be distributed in phases to communities in Mentakab, Maran, Indera Mahkota, Temerloh, Pekan, Kuala Lipis, Dungun, and Gua Musang.

The telco company will be distributing 2,000 Hotlink Unlimited SIM packs to families from impacted communities. These SIM packs will include top-up tickets to help those affected stay connected with loved ones during this difficult time.
Furthermore, to help dealers affected by the monsoon floods, the telco company will be supporting them in cleaning up, minor repairs and refurbishment of point of sale materials. You can read more about this on their official website here.
Pokdepinion: This is truly inspiring stuff! Hope you can keep up the good work guys!
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Today I had the opportunity to attend the Thermaltake Casemod Invitational Malaysia Edition, held at Viewnet, Lowyat Plaza. While I am more of a notebook guy now, I couldn’t help but feel the itch to build my own rig as well when I saw these monstrosities that the modders showcased at the venue. I bet you would too if you saw them.

The Grim Reaper
This rig is by the famous Irie Ahmad or “Iren Modz” who is known worldwide for his modded rigs. Today he showcased his latest creation, The Grim Reaper.

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The Grim Reaper main structure consists of two modded Thermaltake Core X9s stacked together and the segmented front panel you see here consists of a lot of individual acrylic panels cut and bent to shape. The paint job on these acrylic panels has to be touched for you to admire the effort put into it. You can see the extra space above the thick Thermaltake Pacific RL480 radiator is occupied with a Thermaltake keyboard. The fans are the cool looking Thermaltake Riing fans with the circular lighting.

The left side of the rig features yet another 480 radiator and another 4 Thermaltake Riing fans. This time its a Thermaltake headset and mouse being showcased above the radiator. Irie has managed to showcase not only the Thermaltake liquid cooling parts but also their peripherals in one go.

The motherboard of this rig is by MSI and as you can see here he painted the VRM coolers green as well to suit the green theme of the rig. He even painted the shroud of the coveted Galax GeForce GTX 970 Hall of Fame green. Needless to say, the coolant color of choice is definitely green.

Kylo Ren

“Buck Roger” or Khairul is behind this masked rig. However unlike Ben Solo in Star Wars: The Force Awakens, it doesn’t need a mask to hide its ugly face, but rather to highlight its uniqueness. Outside it looks pretty simple, as if it was a stock Thermaltake Core X9 as it isn’t stacked together, nor is it cut beyond recognition.

Note that the mask here is not of the usual Toys’R’Us variety but actually hand made.

On the right, the dark side’s red theme is rather common. Once again Thermaltake Riing fans were used liberally. A 240mm radiator is fitted on the lower edge, while the top features 4 Riing fans just for airflow.

Over on the right there is yet another motherboard, complete with its own power supply and water cooling loop! This time the theme is blue, so we have a blue-red thing going on here.

The Kylo Ren is unique in its own way that it manages to fit two watercooled rigs into a single case, testament to the humongous size of the Thermaltake Core X9 chassis. Buck Roger definitely deserves a pat on the back for such a space conserving build! And extra brownie points for being a fellow Star Wars fan!

The Experiment
Mohammad Izzat or “Ijat” said that the other colors were quite mainstream, so he tried to go with an ocher color scheme to see how it looked on a gaming PC. Well, I must say it looked pretty damn awesome.

The Experiment dedicates the entire upper Thermaltake Core X9 to the cooling system with FOUR 480 radiators and a total of FOURTEEN fans.

Peering into the case gives a feeling that I am in an alien spaceship with a lot of tubes running around and some kind of levitation device at the top.

FOUR reservoirs. No less.

He painted the VRM coolers and even the RAM heatsinks to match the ocher color of his mod. I wonder if ocher colored coolant exists… But it will then look like mud flowing through the loop. Scratch that thought.

The motherboard does look a little lonely with all the action going up above..

The Nautilus
If you were a PC enthusiast before this, you surely would have heard the name APES. Well it suffered a sad demise sometime back, but the founder, Afiq Afzainizam “Afiq” is behind a new PC enthusiast company, named Lucro PC. Well with his experience in liquid cooled rigs, he brought us The Nautilus.

The Nautilus is made up of a single modded Thermaltake Core X9 chassis with all acrylic side panels to show off the innards. The radiator and fans are located on the lower deck of the Thermaltake Core X9.

The piping of The Nautilus is extremely neat, and so far is the only rig at the competition to liquid cool both the CPU and GPU.

The Nautilus sure is a flashy rig with a red theme.

One more rig by Aaron Kho or “zennasyndroxx” was unable to be completed today due to some difficulties. If I have the opportunity I will surely check out his rig when it is ready!
Project Chell
Aaron Kho’s build is inspired by Portal, thus the two stripes down the middle of the rig.

His rig is a clean white build, with only a single window on the left to admire the goodies within.

The single top mounted radiator is cooled by three Riing fans, which weren’t lit up when I was there to see it. A pity because the Riing fans need to be illuminated to really admire their beauty.

Chell and an SSD from Aperture Laboratory is also packed into the Core X9.

So now we have four custom modded rigs, looking all pretty at Viewnet, Lowyat Plaza. Which do you like the most? Or do you have a mod that you think is even better than the ones here? Let us know in the comments below!

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Grand Theft Auto 6 is Currently Early in Development

After the launch of Red Dead Redemption 2, many people expected Rockstar Games to begin work on Grand Theft Auto 6. With the lack of teasers or announcements, many started to wonder if that was even true. The latest report on the game seems to indicate as much.
According to Kotaku where they focus on the work culture at Rockstar Games, it was mentioned that the company’s next big game is indeed a new GTA game, presumably Grand Theft Auto 6. However, it’s said to be very early in development, so we won’t be able to expect a release anytime soon.

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Apart from that, Rockstar Games appears to be reexamining how they got about with games development to ease crunch time at the studio. One particular idea is to release a “moderately sized” game and proceed to expand on it via new content updates and new features.
Some Developers Initially Wanted to Leave But Was Convinced to Stay and Work on Grand Theft Auto 6
The change was apparently enough to convince some developers to stay and work on the game as opposed to leaving the company. Essentially, working conditions at Rockstar Games have seemingly improved.
There is no confirmation yet as to whether this will be the route taken for Grand Theft Auto 6. It could be this or a completely different method altogether. For now, it’s highly like that we won’t be hearing about the game for while longer. When it does release, it’s expected to be released on next-gen consoles, namely the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X.
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Pokdepinion: Working on a game of this scale, tons of hours need to be put into work. I can understand developers not wanting to be part of this as we’ve heard plenty of horror stories of people not even being able to afford time to go back home.
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