Windows 10 IoT Core is here — it’s time to be a maker

On last 10th August 2015, Microsoft team has announced the public release of Windows 10 IoT Core for the Raspberry Pi 2 and the MinnowBoard Max. This release of Windows 10 IoT Core requires a development machine running the 7/29/2015 release of Windows 10 (Build 10240) and Visual Studio 2015.

Windows 10 IoT Core is a new edition of Windows targeted towards small, embedded devices that may or may not have screens. For devices with screens, Windows 10 IoT Core does not have a Windows shell experience; instead you can write a Universal Windows app that is the interface and “personality” for your device. IoT core designed to have a low barrier to entry and make it easy to build professional grade devices. It’s designed to work with a variety of open source languages and works well with Visual Studio.

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Developers might miss the Start menu and the like but by tearing out all of the Windows cruft you essentially get a programmable base for powerful projects. But on the language side, the platform supports C++, C#, JS and VB as well as Python and node.js.
You can download the Windows 10 IoT from here, we advise you to discretely choose the correct type of board you are using. You can also watch a video of air hockey project at here.

Pokdepinion : Doing project with a dev board can be a fun experience. I have a theory that if Malaysia education improved the ICT course in SPM with more focus on programming, I do believe we will have more potential for high skill programmers to be born in future.
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HUAWEI MateBooks running Linux are now being sold in China

HUAWEI’s ban by Trump limits their options when it comes to working with US companies. While the HUAWEI MateBook series were launched running Windows, the latest developments see them adopting Linux, specifically the Deepin distro, at least in the Chinese market.
Deepin’s development is led by China-based Wuhan Deepin Technology. This affiliation might raise some eyebrows among the paranoid, but it is open source and you can scrutinize the code available on GitHub. Deepin’s UI has been quite widely praised so it might be one of the reasons why HUAWEI decided to go with them.
The pop-up camera on the MateBook X Pro
The HUAWEI MateBook X Pro, MateBook 13 and MateBook 14 that run Deepin are currently only available in China, and are priced slightly more affordable than their counterparts running Windows. It seems like HUAWEI isn’t quite ready to roll out HarmonyOS, but this might be them testing the water with a non-Windows PC to gauge market response before launching HarmonyOS.

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HUAWEI OneTap Share is still the best software feature I have seen on a laptop.
It seem like HUAWEI dropped HUAWEI Share from the Linux version of the HUAWEI MateBooks as there was no mention of it whatsoever. I do expect them to develop HUAWEI Share for Deepin, as it would be silly to just kill off such a good feature.
Would you pick up a laptop running Linux, or are you too ingrained in the Windows ecosystem?
Pokdepinion: I wonder if I can actually use a laptop that doesn’t run Windows…
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ASUS ROG STRIX GL10CS Gaming PC Price and Specifications for Malaysian Market

ASUS ROG STRIX GL10CS Gaming PC Specifications for Malaysian Market

This is the official details of the ASUS ROG STRIX GL10CS gaming PC, based on information obtained during the official launch event.

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OS
Windows 10 Home

CPU
Intel Core i7-8700 (6C / 12T @ up to 4.6 GHz), 12M Cache, 65W TDP, 14nm
Intel Core i5-8400 (6C / 6T @ up to 4 GHz), 9M Cache, 65W TDP, 14nm

RAM
4GB / 8GB 2666MHz DDR4 RAM (2 x DIMM slots)

GPU
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 6GB GDDR5
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 2GB GDDR5

Motherboard
Intel B360

Storage
3.5″ 1TB 7200RPM HDD
128GB PCIe G3x2 NVMe SSD
Expansion:
1 x PCIe x16 slot (for discrete graphics)
1 x PCIe x1 slot
1 x M.2 connector (for Wi-Fi card)
1 x M.2 connector (for PCIe)

Connectivity
Wireless:
802.11ac (2×2) Wave 2
Bluetooth 5.0
Front I/O:
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type A
1 x Mic in / Headphone out
Rear I/O:
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type A
2 x USB 2.0 Type A
1 x HDMI
1 x 3-in-1 Audio jacks
1 x RJ45

Audio
Realtek ALC887
DTS Headphone: X

Power
300W / 500W PSU (80PLUS)

Dimensions
180 x 430 x 428 mm (W x D x H)

Weight
8kg

Retail Price for Malaysian Market

The ASUS ROG STRIX GL10CS gaming desktop will be available for purchase starting today onwards at all ASUS official stores and authorized resellers nationwide. The price will range from RM2,699 for the entry-level package to RM5,499 for the top of the line specifications. It will be bundled together with a USB keyboard and mouse.
Warranty for this product across all variants will be 3 years long.
If you missed the official launch event, click right here.
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Samsung Galaxy S23 Series Signature Colours Allegedly Leaked

More and more details on the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S23 series of smartphones have leaked online, this time revealed its signature colours.
Samsung Galaxy S23 Series Leak Show Off Signature Colours
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There are rumors that Samsung will announce the Galaxy S23, S23+, and S23 Ultra at an event on February 1, 2023. As the event approaches, more details about the devices are emerging. According to the latest reports, the signature color for the Galaxy S23 will be light gold / pink gold, the S23+ will feature pink as its signature color, and the S23 Ultra will have green as its signature hue.
These colors are expected to be highlighted in promotional and marketing materials for the devices. It is worth noting that Samsung will likely sell the devices in a range of other colors as well.

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The Samsung Galaxy S23 series is rumoured to have a design similar to the Galaxy S22 Ultra, with individual rings for the rear cameras, and to feature Gorilla Glass Victus+, an IP68 rating, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC, 8 / 12GBs RAM, 128 / 256 / 512GB of internal storage, and an improved ultrasonic fingerprint sensor. There may also be satellite connectivity for emergencies, similar to the iPhone 14 series.
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Pokdepinion: Honestly, I’m just looking forward to see if the camera will see big improvements or not. Sure, its predecessor is good, but we always want something better.
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HUAWEI Unveils HarmonyOS 2.0 Which Will Be Open-Sourced

While you might recall HUAWEI introducing HarmonyOS back in 2019, they have recently announced HarmonyOS 2.0 where it comes with several upgrades for developers.
HUAWEI HarmonyOS 2.0

With the announcement, HarmonyOS 2.0 will officially be open-source and this means that developers will gain access to emulators, SDK packages, as well as IDE tools.
The open source project, which is donated to OpenAtom Foundation, will be launched in stages with a mobile HarmonyOS beta release planned firstly for Chinese developers at the end of the year.

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Richard Yu, the CEO of HUAWEI Consumer Business Group has said “Starting on 10 September, HarmonyOS is open to 128KB-128MB IoT devices, such as smart TVs, wearables, cars, and more. In April 2021, we will open it to 128MB-4GB devices and in October 2021, HarmonyOS will be opened for devices above 4GB”.
This means that we can expect to see HarmonyOS on HUAWEI smartphones starting from 2021. Aside from that, the newly released EMUI 11 will allow interaction beyond smartphones as it will allow to interact with HarmonyOS-based IoT devices.
Pokdepinion: So HarmonyOS will finally make its way to the public huh. Hopefully it’ll be a good experience.
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Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Official Launch In Malaysia – Pre-order Starts 25th April 2018!

Xiaomi has launch their brand new Redmi Note 5 today in Bangsar. The smartphone which they have dubbed by the company as the “Camera Beast”, is the first Redmi Note device to come with dual cameras.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Malaysia Launch
Priced at RM999 for the 4GB RAM variant and RM799 for the 3GB version, the Redmi Note 5 offers a Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 chipset. At the front end, it sports a 13MP sensor that is accompanied by an LED light, while at the back it has a dual 12MP+5MP rear camera.When you take photos while Portrait Mode in activated, both front and rear cameras of the device comes with Xiaomi’s Beautify 4.0, which is enhanced by AI.

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In addition to be the first Redmi Note device to feature dual cameras, it is also the first in its family to use LPDDR4X DRAM. Display wise, it sports a 5.99-inch FHD+ 18:9 ratio display.

Under the hood, it packs a large 4000mAh battery and supports fast charging. Running it on the go is MIUI 9, which is based of Android 8.0 Oreo.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Specification

CPU/Chipset:
Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 (Octa-core 1.8 GHz Kryo 260)

GPU:
Adreno 509

RAM:
4GB/3GB  LPDDR4X

Display:
5.99″, FHD (1080p) IPS 18:9 display

Storage:
64GB/32GB (expandable up to 256GB)

Camera:
Main Camera(s)
Dual 12 MP (f/1.9, 1.4 μm) + 5 MP (f/2.0, 1.12 μm)
Dual pixel phase detection autofocus, LED, Beautify 4.0
Front Camera
13MP, LED, Beautify 4.0

OS:
MIUI 9 based on Android Oreo 8.0

Connectivity:
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
Bluetooth 5.0
FDD-LTE (Band 1/3/4/5/7/8/20)

SIM:
3 slots (2 hybrid SIM card)

Battery:
Li-Po 4000 mAh (non-removable)

Weight:
181 g

There are three color variants available for the Redmi Note 5, Black, Gold, and Blue. If you would like to purchase it, they will be starting pre-orders for the device tomorrow, 25th of April 2018, on Lazada. Meanwhile, if you would like to purchase if offline, you can do so at Authorized Mi Stores starting from 5 May 2018.
Besides the launching of the device, the company has said that they will be opening 6 more official Xiaomi stores all around the country for users to easily gain access and experience their products.
Pokdepinion: It would be interesting to see how it fares against the ASUS ZenFone Max Pro M1 (although the pricing is yet to be confirmed). Well their competition is our gain. What do you think? Will you be getting the Xiaomi Redmi Note 5? Let us know in the comment section!

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Unbelievable Savings on Microsoft Surface and Microsoft Office at Techy Tuesday

If you have been eyeing on the Microsoft Surface range of products as of, then I have some wonderful news for you today. At Lazada Techy Tuesday, you can get saving up to RM2,277 on Microsoft Surface bundles, along with a low price for an official Microsoft Office license.
Surface Pro 7 Bundles

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The Microsoft Surface Pro 7 is an ultralight and versatile laptop. It uses a 12.3-inch PixelSense display, 10th Gen Intel Core CPU, and weighs a mere 770g, making it very easy to bring around with you. With battery life rated up to 10.5 hours per full charge, you can freely use this for a full work’s day without needing a charger.
You can save up to RM2,277 on a variety of Surface Pro 7 bundles at Lazada Techy Tuesday. Depending on which configuration of the laptop you choose to take, you can get up to the following items bundled together:

Surface Pro Type Cover
1 Year Shieldcare Extended Warranty
1 Year Bitdefender Internet Security
Microsoft 365 Personal
Surface Mobile Mouse (Black) or Surface Pen
Free Shipping

If you want to check out the Surface Pro 7 bundles on Lazada Techy Tuesday, click right here. It will be valid only on 28th July 2020 at GLOO @ Lazada Marketplace and while stocks last.
Surface Book 3 Bundles

The Surface Book 3 has more power packed inside but it’s still a rather portable machine. You have options of a 13.5-inch or 15″ PixelSense display, 10th Gen Intel Core CPU, and a GPU up to an NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660. Given the 2-in-1 convertible nature of it, the Surface Book 3 can easily adapt to your needs from a robust laptop, to a powerful tablet to even a portable studio.
You can save up to RM618 on Surface Book 3 bundles at Lazada Techy Tuesday. Depending on which configuration of the 2-in-1 convertible you choose to take, you can get up to the following items bundled together:

1 Year Bitdefender Internet Security
Microsoft Arc Mouse (Black) or Microsoft 365 Personal or Surface Pen
Free Shipping

If you want to check out the Surface Book 3 bundles on Lazada Techy Tuesday, click right here. It will be valid only on 28th July 2020 at GLOO @ Lazada Marketplace and while stocks last.
Surface Go 2 Bundles

Now for the lightest 2-in-1 offering, the Surface Go 2 is an ultraportable, versatile 2-in-1 laptop that weighs a mere 544g. With a 10.5-inch PixelSense Display, you can easily bring this with you everywhere and still be connected to the internet thanks to the LTE Advanced support. Moreover, it’s quite affordable with prices starting from RM1,955.
You can get savings up to RM616 on Surface Go 2 bundles at Lazada Techy Tuesday. Depending on which configuration of the 2-in-1 laptop you choose to take, you can get up to the following items bundled together:

Surface Go Type Cover
1 Year Shieldcare Extended Warranty
1 Year Bitdefender Internet Security
USB-C to USB 3.0 Adapter or Surface Pen or Bluetooth Mouse or Microsoft 365 Personal
Free Shipping

If you want to check out the Surface Go 2 bundles on Lazada Techy Tuesday, click right here. It will be valid only on 28th July 2020 at GLOO @ Lazada Marketplace and while stocks last.
Microsoft Office Deals

If you’re not looking to get a laptop but instead looking to get a Microsoft Office license, there are a number of deals on them as well. You can even get an official license for as low as RM159. It’s easy to setup, get it up and running, allows you to work from anywhere, and ensures that your work is secure with a reliable host of premium Office apps.
With Microsoft 365, you can get up to a total of 6TB cloud storage which can be shared with up 6 people (1TB per person), premium Office apps such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and Powerpoint, as well as advanced security for email and files via Microsoft OneDrive, which also lets you access and share a variety of files with ease.
The deals that are available include:

Microsoft 365 Personal
Microsoftt 365 Home
Microsoft 365 Business Standard
Microsoft Office Home and Student 2019
Microsoft Office Home and Business 2019

To check out the affordable Microsoft Office deals at Lazada Techy Tuesday, click right here. It will be valid only on 28th July 2020 at GLOO @ Lazada Marketplace and while stocks last.
Pokdepinion: I got my eye on that Surface Book 3. Looks like one that would be great for my kind of work.
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ASUS Vivobook 15X OLED Review – Shining Colors

Unboxing the ASUS Vivobook 15X OLED

Similar to the Vivobook S14 OLED we reviewed earlier, the ASUS Vivobook 15X OLED uses a recyclable packaging.

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In this box you’ll find a user guides, warranty card (not shown here), the barrel-plug 90W charger and the Vivobook 15X OLED itself.

The laptop itself comes with a keyboard featuring numpad on the right side, and the function keys include camera and microphone killswitches. Fingerprint sensor is situated on the top right within the touchpad area.

Left side contains a single USB Type-A port, indicator lights and the exhaust; right side comes with everything else – audio jack, USB-C (no PD support), two USB-A, HDMI, and a DC input. On top of the aforementioned killswitch, the webcam also features a dedicated shutter for those who needs a peace of mind.
Specifications

CPU
AMD Ryzen 5 5600H (6 cores, 12 threads)

RAM
8GB DDR4-3200, SODIMM

Graphics
Integrated: AMD Radeon Graphics

Storage
Intel SSD 670p 512GB

Display
15.6″ 2.8K 16:9 OLED
2880×1620 resolution, 120Hz refresh rate, 0.2ms response time
100% DCI-P3, 10-bit color, PANTONE Validated
600nits brightness, VESA DisplayHDR True Black 600
Glossy panel

I/O
1x USB 2.0 Type-A
1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C
2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A
1x HDMI 1.4
1x 3.5mm combo jack
1x DC-in

Battery
70Wh Li-ion

Power Supply
90W, barrel plug DC connector

Dimensions
356.8 x 227.6 x 19.9mm

Weight
1.70kg

Performance
All benchmarks here are performed under default power profiles (unless otherwise stated) with minimal user tuning. Meaning, the performance you see here is what you get out-of-the-box.

First off is the CrystalDiskMark test. As the laptop is powered by Ryzen 5000 series APUs (AMD calls their mobile processors that way), that means the SSD it’s running on still uses the older PCIe Gen 3 standard. However, that’s not much of a concern for laptops in this price since it is well documented at this point that you really don’t gain that much of a performance lift once you already stepped up to a PCIe M.2 SSD. For what it’s worth, this is already a very good SSD performance.

Cinebench R20 is next – Ryzen has traditional be very good at multi-core workloads like this one, and performance-wise it holds up pretty well against it’s nearest competitor, the Intel-powered Zenbook 14 OLED. During testing I have seen temperature climbed to 90°C with the Standard mode, which is pretty safe from thermal throttling – in fact I have seen the CPU managed to pull 42 watts which is almost the default 45W limit this CPU is set on.
Out of curiosity, I also did a quick run with Performance mode (you can adjust this in the MyASUS app), but it really doesn’t bring that much performance uplift with power peaking at 54 watts before settling in on 50 watts – and that’s not mentioning the single fan running fast and loud for it. I would recommend you to stick with Standard mode unless you’re looking for that extra 5% performance.

Up next is graphics-based tests, Superposition in this case. Upon seeing this numbers it did threw me off a bit, seeing the numbers being that low (I did the tests again and got similar results, so this isn’t a one-off). Why so? My best guess is probably down to the shared RAM dedicated to the onboard graphics, which is just 512MB for this particular unit, and the laptop struggled with the lack of video memory to run the benchmark.
(Note: You may have seen before that some Ryzen laptops have a noticeable chunk of RAM capacity ‘missing’ from what the spec sheets says – for example, ~6GB available in a 8GB system. The ‘missing’ chunk is in fact reserved for the onboard graphics. This particular laptop have 7.4GB available, which leaves less video memory for this benchmark to work with.)

3DMark Time Spy shows similar results, with Ryzen 5’s onboard graphics trailing behind its predecessors, likely due to the same reason. Those who wants to do light gaming on this laptop – I recommend installing a second stick of RAM to reach playable framerates on some games.

PCMark 10 shows the laptop’s strong showing in lighter tasks in Essentials and Productivity scores. It falls behind in Digital Content Creation scores.

Despite having a processor meant for higher performance laptops, the Vivobook 15X OLED managed to score a respectable 9 hours and 5 minutes of runtime under PCMark Battery Life test (display is set to 60Hz in the duration of this test, with keyboard backlight off). A full charge from 0% takes roughly 90 minutes, though your mileage may vary.
The Good

It’s in the name – the OLED panel, especially at this pricing is nothing short of impressive. It used to be when you want to watch Netflix or any kind of HDR-supported content, you had to spend tons of money for a laptop that’s at least double the price of what this model is asking. So if you watch tons of content on a but don’t want to splurge too much, this is pretty much the endgame.
The other aspects of the laptop is fairly solid – chassis flex is definitely manageable, keyboard itself provides good amount of key travel without feeling too shallow, while providing good stability. Most users should have no problem adapting to it in the first hour or two. Touchpad area is pretty large, no space wasted at least.
As far as thermals go, a few quick runs of Cinebench doesn’t cause any thermal throttling – the Ryzen 5 stayed within its thermal limits at its 45W TDP by default, so performance isn’t left on the table here as far as the CPU is concerned. The Ryzen 5 5600H will deal with most tasks with ease,
Another plus is the I/O – you have three USB-A and one USB-C, plus a HDMI port and a headphone jack, this connectivity combo will serve most people well enough if the latest display output capabilities or USB creature-comforts isn’t your utmost concern.
The Bad
The speakers out of the box does sound a bit too tinny, the bass just wasn’t quite there. However, there’s the included DTS:X software does allow you to tune the equalizer if you’re into that – and it actually sounds pretty decent after some tuning, for me at least.
During benchmarking I noticed two things: one, the fans do get quite loud if all CPU cores are pinned, however it’s not a high-pitched one so some of you might be able to just ignore it over time. That said, that only happens when you do something as heavy as rendering workloads, in normal conditions the fans barely spin and you likely won’t ever hear it unless you’re really paying attention. Two, as mentioned in the performance section – the graphics performance is surprisingly underwhelming, so keep your expectations reasonable if you’re planning to game on this laptop.
Finally, this might be not as big of a deal with this laptop’s price tag but, I’d really like to have USB-C charging now that laptops are pretty much ubiquitous with it.
The Verdict

Here’s a simple question: what do you ask from your laptop, apart from the basic things like battery life and performance? If your answer to that is a “nice display”, this laptop more than ticked that box. Apart from that, the ASUS Vivobook 15X OLED offers solid performance for daily office tasks, and even some moderate multitasking if you’re really pushing it. That said, a few minor issues on the speakers and graphics definitely held back its potential as a great media machine. The asking price of RM3,299 for this particular configuration is nothing short of amazing value at least.
At the end of our ASUS Vivobook 15X OLED review, I award this laptop with our Silver Pokdeward.

Big thanks to ASUS Malaysia for sending us this laptop for the purpose of this review.
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This 30,000mAh Samsung Galaxy A32 Will Definitely Solve Your Battery Anxiety

Meet the modern incarnation of those Nokia phones that practically refuses to run out of the battery, if you don’t mind the looks that is.

Smartphone these days has largely hit a wall of how much capacity they carry – typically that number lands on 5,000mAh on the plus-sized flagships. Gaming phones do get more than that at the expense of heavier and possibly bulkier phone, but even these don’t hold a candle to this particular Samsung Galaxy A32 5G that pretty much fits the definition of “power brick”. At 30,000mAh – you’re not even allowed to board a plane with it!

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Reddit user u/Downtown_Cranberry44 decided to jerry-rig their regular Galaxy A32 5G (costs RM1,199 here, for reference) that comes at 5,000mAh stock with a huge brick of battery six times its original capacity. The stock phone can already last two days on regular usage, so it’s safe to say something this huge should last well over a week or even two. The whole thing weighs around 450g and can even charge other devices from the ports below if needed.
As mentioned earlier, you can’t carry this thing into planes as the battery capacity exceeds the safety limits allowed (100Wh or 27,000mAh typically), and charging this brick takes “around 7 hours”, says the Reddit user. At the time of the original post it has lasted for two days – the original battery’s expected runtime – but the user hasn’t given any updates on the battery levels in the post since, at the time of this writing.
Oh, in case you hadn’t figured out – don’t try this at home.
Source: 9to5Google
Pokdepinion: That looks terrifying to hold into your hands.
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Samsung Malaysia Giving Away A Total Of RM318,888 Digital Ang Pow When You Purchase Galaxy Smartphones

With Chinese New Year soon to come, the folks at Samsung Malaysia aims to send prosperity to customers who purchase their select Samsung Galaxy smartphones with digital Ang Pows that comes up to a total of RM318,888.
Samsung Malaysia digital Ang Pows

The digital cash will be given in the form of Touch ‘n Go eWallet credit where each individual can win eWallet credits starting from RM8 up to RM388 weekly from now till the 28th of February 2021. What’s great is that any existing promotion that is tied to each eligible smartphone will still be valid which brings extra benefits to customers.

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Here’s the steps to participate:

Purchase any eligible products
Log in Samsung Members App and fill in the entry form
Get notified via email if you are the winner

As for the Samsung Galaxy smartphones that’s valid for the offer, you can checkout the list below:

Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G
Samsung Galaxy S21+ 5G
Samsung Galaxy S21 5G
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip
Samsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra
Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G
Samsung Galaxy Note20
Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G
Samsung Galaxy S20 FE
Samsung Galaxy A71
Samsung Galaxy A42 5G
Samsung Galaxy A51
Samsung Galaxy A31
Samsung Galaxy A21s
Samsung Galaxy A12
Samsung Galaxy A02s

For more details on the digital ang pow offer from Samsung Malaysia, you can head to the link right here.
Pokdepinion: Well, you know what to do now if you’re getting one of the listed Samsung Galaxy smartphones!
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EA Finalizes Respawn Entertainment Acquisition; What’s Next?

It looks like EA has finalized their acquisition for Respawn Entertainment based on specific deals. So, what can we expect next?

EA Finalizes Respawn Entertainment Acquisition

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While it has been anything but quiet in terms of business for Electronic Arts, financial deals and standard practice for the monolith publishing company is going undeterred. And yes, this includes EA’s acquisition of Titanfall developer Respawn Entertainment. In a recent blog post, Electronic Arts has officially confirmed that they have closed the deal on the once-independent studio.
If you are out of the loop, in early November Electronic Arts formally outlined their plans to purchase Respawn Entertainment, noting a staggering USD $455 million plan (USD $351 million if Respawn Entertainment fails to hit certain performance goals). Of course, the announcement was an outline for an upcoming plan, not finalization.
There are many critics who hoped that the turbulence EA faced throughout November, with the whole Star Wars loot box fiasco, may have an impact on the deal, possibly even offering an opportunity for Respawn to leverage a better deal. However, according to that same blog post, EA has confirmed that the acquisition was closed “on the terms previously disclosed.”

But what is on the horizon for both Respawn Entertainment and Electronic Arts. According to EA, Respawn currently is working on a new Titanfall game, a “VR experience,” and a Star Wars action game. Not only that, but the studio may be looking at a move to the Frostbite engine.
Meanwhile, EA has dropped hints (via the company’s CFO Blake Jorgenson) that he “certainly sees” that there are other studios “that “could become sub-scale over time and will want to be part of a large organization.” In layman’s terms, we may see some more EA acquisitions on the horizon.

Pokdepinion: You thought this was the only EA is gonna be swallowing? No, my friend. There might just be more, and we gotta keeps our eyes and ears peeled for this one.
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Roborock Aims To Establish A Bigger Presence in Southeast Asia

Roborock has recently announced that they are expanding their reach and establishing a more active presence across Southeast Asia, with focus on its key markets Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam and the Philippines.
They are makers of intelligent home robots and they plan to expand their influence across Southeast Asia by engaging with local retailers and consumers to better understand the market. Furthermore, the brand recently secured first place as the Best-Selling Vacuum Cleaner Brand in Southeast Asia during Shopee’s 10.10 Brand Festival.

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Roborock was founded in 2014 and designs and sell intelligent home cleaners and other cleaning appliances. Its first product was launched in 2016 to great success and went on to become the best-selling robotic vacuum cleaner in the whole of China at the time.
Since then, Roborock has become one of the most trusted names in the vacuum market, with particular expertise when it comes to autonomous robot vacuums. Their influence on home essentials is steadily growing as well.

The company was listed for trading on China’s Science and Technology Innovation Board earlier this year and became the highest valued company to date shortly after opening. Roborock have consistently been the most popular brand in the sweeping robot market in China.
In 2017, their products sold out during Single’s Day, in 2018, their sales increased 18 times year on year, while in 2019, products from Roborock ranked in top positions on the dust removal appliances list.
After seeing much success in its home country, the company is now ready to expand its influence across the SEA market. For more information, you check out Roborock’s official Facebook page right here.
Pokdepinion: I guess their products sucks really well.
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The Red Solstice is Free for 48 Hours; Here’s How to Claim the Game

The tactical, squad-based survival game The Red Solstice is currently free for 48 hours, and is permanently yours if you claim it in time. Here’s how to claim the game for yourself.
The Red Solstice is Free for 48 Hours

The Red Solstice – Free for 48 Hours #SteamFreeWeekend https://t.co/3yuKwULkUv pic.twitter.com/JnURTBeNwL
— Steam (@steam_games) February 7, 2018

If you’re looking for a new game to play but don’t plan on spending much / any money at all, then we have some wonderful news for you… assuming you’re gaming on PC of course.

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Ironward’s The Red Solstice, the tactical squad-based survival game, is currently free for 48 hours. The game will be permanently added to your game library if you claim it within this time frame. To claim the game, all you have to do is head on over to its respective Steam page, which you can also do so by clicking right here.
For those of you who aren’t aware of the game, here’s a synopsis of The Red Solstice, as provided by Steam:

If you think you have what it takes to survive the onslaught, go forth, Space Marine!
The Red Solstice is a tactical, squad-based survival game set in the distant future on Mars, playable in single-player or with up to 8 players in cooperative online multiplayer.
Roam freely over huge maps, complete randomized objectives and deal with surprise events that keep you on the edge of your seat.
Survive and conquer by any means necessary. Get stronger every time. Level up to unlock new weapons and abilities. Try to survive the storm.
The game is expected to be available to be claimed for free until 10th February 2018 at precisely 4 AM for those living in Malaysia as well as places in the GMT +8 timezone. What are you waiting for? Go and claim it now.
Click here to head straight to The Red Solstice Steam page to claim the game for free.
Pokdepinion: Another free game to be added to the Steam library… most likely never to be played. I mean, that’s what plenty of us do anyway, but a free game still doesn’t hurt to have.
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Acer Chromebook 311 Review — that pure Chrome OS experience

Being a tech reviewer is among the most interesting thing to have ever happened in my life. Being able to experience tech at the bleeding edge and provide input to help people make decisions in making the correct purchases are just some of the best perks of this line of work. That being said, my life involved a lot of writing on the go, and a great laptop to match such a work style is a must.
What I assumed would be perfect was an Ultrabook with a Core i7 processor and a giant battery, but today I am glad to share that I have found what may be the best-suited laptop for in the humble Acer Chromebook 311. How is it so? Let’s find out.
Overview

The Acer Chromebook 311 makes no statements with its aesthetics. It’s just a simple clamshell laptop with matte finishing. But upon closer inspection, we realize that the gray ring around the laptop is hard rubber, making the laptop significantly more rugged than other common laptops at this price point.

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The hard rubber should absorb most of the impact force to the laptop in unfortunate events such as a drop. To further compliment the ruggedness, the laptop keyboard is designed to handle spills with drainage hole below the casing to help drain the spill out. This does not mean the laptop is waterproof, it’s just designed in a way that it can handle a bit more punishment than other laptops at this price point.

The screen is a simple LCD panel measuring in at 11.6 inches. More premium offerings do come with IPS panels for those who prefer more vivid colors, but personally, the LCD panel serves me quite well as a work-centric laptop. The bezels are relatively thick for a small 11.6″ laptop, but the thickness of it does give more room for the keyboard. You get a 75-key chiclet keyboard with multimedia keys replacing the functions keys along the top row. There’s no backlighting in this keyboard, but at the price bracket this laptop is placed at isn’t out of the ordinary.

In the I/O department, the Acer Chromebook 311 sports two USB-C, two USB 3.0 Type-A ports, a microSD reader, and a faithful headphone jack. There is more than enough for any use, user can plug in full set of peripherals at with this amount of I/Os ports. Surprisingly, the two USB-C ports also double as charging ports, and both sides offer the same functionality! The Acer Chromebook 311 comes equipped with stereo downward-firing speakers and a single mic next to the HD webcam.

Acer Chromebook 311 Specs

OS
Chrome OS™

CPU
Intel Celeron® N4100 @ 1.10GHz (MaxTurbo 2.4GHz), 4C/4T, 6W TDP

RAM
4GB LPDDR4

GPU
Intel® UHD Graphic 600

Storage
32 GB eMMC

Display
11.6″ HD (1366×768) display, Acer ComfyView

Keyboard
Spill-proof, chiclet keys

I/O
2 x USB 3.0 (up to 5 Gbps)2 x USB Type-C (USB 3.0, DisplayPort, Power input)MicroSD card reader3.5 mm combo headphone jack

Connectivity
WiFi 802.11ac (2×2 MIMO, Gigabit WiFi)Bluetooth 5.0

Audio
High Definition Stereo speakers

Power
3-cell 3920 mAh Li-Ion battery, Up to 12 hours45W power adapterUSB-C charging (5/9/15/[email protected])

Dimensions
302 (W) x 209 (D) x 21.3 (H) mm

Weight
1.26kg

As you would have noticed now, when it comes to the hardware department, it doesn’t lose out on much at all. Powered by quad-core Intel Celeron processor with integrated graphics, 4GB RAM and 32GB of storage, you will hardly feel any lag or stutter while using the Acer Chromebook 311. This is thanks to Chrome OS’s lightweight footprint, and also that it relies mainly on web apps thus further lessening its reliance on the hardware of the machine itself.
User Experience
The Acer Chromebook 311’s display is rather basic, being a 11.6″ panel with a HD resolution. Compare to more recent laptop displays, the colors are rather dull and the brightness is just barely enough. I can hardly imagine using this laptop under the sun, but in an indoor environment it’s passable. The viewing angles are also quite poor, so I find myself adjusting the display angle often so I can get a better view.

Despite all that, I personally find the display comfortable to use. Perhaps it is the low saturation that allows my eyes to take a break from the oversaturated world we live in, or maybe it is the nostalgia of using a TN panel. I find myself typing on this laptop more comfortably and with less eyestrain than on my 4K monitor. It could be a personal thing, and I do recommend people that are considering this laptop to try it out at a computer store before buying it as the dull colors might not be for everyone.

Over at the audio department… Well, the good news is that the stereo speaker works as advertised. The bad news is that the sound produced by these speakers lack both bass and treble. It produces sound, but it is hardly an enjoyable experience. You will surely have better luck with your headphones if you are looking for an audio experience.

On the other hand, the typing experience on the Acer Chromebook 311 is rather decent. Yes, this is a simple membrane keyboard, but the short travel and soft bottoming out makes typing an effortless endeavor. The layout is similar to a full-size keyboard hence you be typing at full speed in no time with this keyboard.

While other features are rather basic, the battery life is the one thing that really stands out, easily clocking at least 8 hours of use. In my day-to-day usage, I find my self using it for days without recharging it. Just like the previous Chromebook we tested, both of the USB-C ports can be used as charging input, which is a pretty simple way of addressing the dilemma of choosing which USB-C port for charging or for I/O.
Verdict: The Chromebook 311 is a workhorse

Priced at RM1299, this is what I believe the Chrome OS experience is all about. A snappy computing experience at a very affordable price. This laptop may not be the best for media consumption with its lackluster display and speakers, but it absolute excels at delivering long battery life for work. With sufficient performance for any web app out there, it means anything from word processing to image editing can be done on this laptop.
Our thanks to Acer Malaysia for providing us the Acer Chromebook 311 for us to test!
Also, check out our guide on how to install Linux’s Steam on Chromebook so you can access more games on your Chromebook!
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MIUI 13 Expected To Arrive This 25 June

While Xiaomi has been rolling out MIUI 12.5 updates to their smartphones, it seems that the company is already working on the launch of their next version, MIUI 13.
MIUI 13 to release in June?

The news come from China, where sources has said that Xiaomi is looking to launch their upcoming Android skin, MIUI 13 (if it does indeed end up with that name). It is said to be scheduled for a 25th of June 2021 release.

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Xiaomi has been known to support for their devices, regardless cheap or their more high-end offerings. If you are using a device that that was release back before 2019 however, well there’s some bad news for you. It seems that if your smartphone is in that category, you will not be receiving the latest MIUI 13 update.
It is said that even flagships such as the Mi 9, Mi Mix 3, as well as their Redmi Note 8 series will not be getting it. There’s no specific details on what the update brings, but as found from previous updates, we expect it to offer new animations, themes, and security enhancements.
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Pokdepinion: That supposed launch date isn’t that far away from now and yet I’m still waiting for MIUI 12.5 to be available on my phone.. Could it mean a global launch is further away from that timeline?
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HUAWEI Mate 20 Pro Now At RM2,999 After New Price Cut

Previously we’ve reported on HUAWEI Mate 20 Pro received the award for the “Best Smartphone” at the Mobile World Congress Barcelona 2019. Now, it’s been revealed that you can get the device at a new cut-price of RM2,999.

If you are planning on getting the Mate 20 Pro, now seems the best time to get it, thanks to the new price reduction by HUAWEI Malaysia.

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Available in Emerald Green, Twilight, and Black, the HUAWEI Mate 20 Pro features On-Device AI and runs on a Kirin 980 chipset. It sports a 6.53-inch Dewdrop display and comes with SuperCharge, where it supports high-speed charging of up to 40W. Wireless Reverse Charging is also present and the device runs on EMUI 9.0 (based on Android 9 Pie).
HUAWEI Mate 20 Pro can be purchased at all HUAWEI Experience Store, HUAWEI Online Store, as well as authorized dealers and major telco companies. To learn more on what the Mate 20 Pro is all about, click here to check out on our very own review on the device.
Pokdepinion: That’s quite a price drop. Now you can get the best smartphone of 2018 a lot cheaper than before!
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Recently, we got an opportunity to play around with the ASUS ExpertBook B7 Flip. While it wasn’t long enough to be a full-fledged review, we figured we could share our brief experience with you in case you or your workplace might consider getting one. So without further ado, let’s dive right into it.
ASUS ExpertBook B7 Flip Preview and First Impressions
Solid Build with Convenience

The ASUS ExpertBook B7 Flip is a pretty sturdy ultraportable productivity laptop, with the chassis being made up of magnesium-aluminum alloy and meets the MIL-STD 810H durability standard. This doesn’t come at the cost of having a bulky laptop either as it’s still relatively thin and weighs a mere 1.47kg, making it easy to bring around.

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As an added touch of convenience, it comes with the ASUS 360° ErgoLift hinge, which allows the display to be flipped around up to 360° and still get that added lift when using it as a standard laptop for improved airflow. In case you’re wondering, the hinge has been reinforced and tested with over 30,000 open / close cycles without issues, so you can use it for a long time without worries.
Touchscreen Support with ASUS Pen

Given the nature of the ASUS ExpertBook B7 Flip, it’s no surprise that it comes with touchscreen support for added convenience. To really make full use of the feature, you can get the ASUS Pen which supports 4,096 levels of pressure sensitivity and MPP 2.0. The laptop even has magnets on the right side of the screen so you can conveniently place it there while not in use.
Great Connectivity Options Complete with 5G

One of the major plus points of the ASUS ExpertBook B7 Flip is its array of connectivity options. For wireless, you have a Tri-Band Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.2, and even 5G support, which means you can stay connected wherever you are. In the case of the Tri-Band Wi-Fi 6E, there is a new 6GHz band with up to seven additional 160MHz channels to avoid being stuck in the same congested spectrum as Wi-Fi 6 devices, and two other 160MHz channels for legacy Wi-Fi devices. This will allow you to enjoy Gigabit speeds with ease.
As for wired, you get the following ports:

2 x Thunderbolt 4
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A
1 x HDMI 2.0
1 x miniDisplayPort
1 x Smart card reader
1 x NanoSIM card reader
1 x 3.5mm combo audio jack
1 x Kensington Lock

In case you’re wondering, you can use a LAN cable with this laptop to get internet connection. However, you will need to make use of the included microHDMI to RJ45 LAN adapter for that. It’s likely being done this way in order for the laptop to be able to maintain a thinner profile.
ASUS PrivateView

With enterprise laptops, privacy and security has always been the top priority, especially with a lot of sensitive data at risk. The ASUS ExpertBook B7 Flip uses a 14-inch 2K+ (2560 x 1600) display with 100% sRGB colour gamut and 500 nits of brightness. The best part about it is the ASUS PrivateView feature, which will fade out your screen to a 45° viewing angle. This will prevent prying eyes from seeing what’s on the display, and it works great.
Specifications and Pricing

Processor
Intel Core i5-1240P processor 1.7 GHz (12M Cache, up to 4.40 GHz, 12 cores)
or
Intel Core i7-1260P processor 2.1 GHz (18M Cache, up to 4.70 GHz, 12 cores)
or
Intel Core i5-1250P processor 1.7 GHz (12M Cache, up to 4.40 GHz, 12 cores)(vPro)
or
Intel Core i7-1270P processor 2.2 GHz (18M Cache, up to 4.80 GHz, 12 cores)(vPro)

RAM
(2x) SO-DIMM, Up to 64 GB DDR5 4800MHz
SO-DIMM: 8 GB/16 GB/32 GB DDR5 4800MHz

Graphics
Intel Iris Xe graphics
or
Intel UHD graphics

Storage
(1x) M.2 SSD, Up to 2 TB PCIe 4.0 SSD

Display
14″ QHD+ (2560 x 1600) touchscreen, IPS
16:10, wide view, anti-glare, 400 nits
81% screen-to body ratio, with stylus support
NTSC: 72%
or
14″ FHD+ (1920 x 1200) touchscreen, IPS, Privacy
16:10, wide view, anti-glare, 500nits
81% screen-to body ratio, with stylus support
NTSC: 72%

Audio
(2x) speakers with Harman-Kardon (Premium) certified
(2x) multi-array microphones
ASUS two-way AI noise-canceling technology
Cortana voice-recognition support

Camera
720p HD IR camera
Webcam shield

Connectivity
(2x) Thunderbolt 4 Type-C (supports 4K display / USB PD 3.0 )
(2x) USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A
(1x) HDMI 2.0b
(1x) Mini DisplayPort
(1x) 3.5mm combo audio jack
(1x) Micro HDMI (for LAN only)
(1x) Smart card reader
(1x) Nano SIM
(1x) Kensington Nano Lock slot
Dual-band 2×2 WiFi 6E (802.11ax)
Bluetooth 5.2
5G (optional)

Battery & Power
Battery
63 Wh, 3-cell, Li-polymer
Power
USB Type-C, 65 W
Output: 20 V DC, 3.25 A
Input: 100~240 V AC 50/60 Hz universal

Dimensions
320 x 234.2 x 18.9 mm

Weight
Starting from 1.47 kg

The ASUS ExpertBook B7 Flip will be released in Malaysia in late July 2022, with a starting price of RM8,499. To know more about the ASUS ExpertBook B7 Flip, feel free to check out ASUS’s official website, Facebook, and Twitter page. If you missed the launch, check out our coverage of it by clicking right here.
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Garmin Hosts Spot And Win Contest To Celebrate The Year Of The Tiger

Garmin Malaysia has recently announced of a Chinese New Year contest featuring their new released short film, The Little Things, where you can win some goodies by watching it.
Garmin spot and win contest

As you can see above, all you need to do is simply follow 4 steps to join the contest. Simply watch the video, spot all the Garmin featured smartwatches, Like and subscribe to their Youtube page and finally leave a comment stating the correct smartwatch models.

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The winner will be given the opportunity to choose their desired Garmin smartwatch that’s featured within the video.
For more on the latest tech and gaming news plus reviews, stay tuned to Pokde.net.
Pokdepinion: Sounds like an easy contest to win. All you need to know is their products and spot them basically. Worth at having a go at it?
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Upcoming Netflix Game Will Be Based on Popular K-Drama Kingdom

The next Netflix game that is currently being worked on is Kingdom: The Blood, based on the popular Korean TV show “Kingdom”. It is described as a “K-zombie action game” and is currently being developed for Android, iOS, and PC. However, the release date for the game is still unknown at this point in time.
Kingdom: The Blood is currently being developed by South Korean developer Action Square, the same studio behind top-down shooter game Anvil. In case you’re not aware, the show is set during the Joseon Dynasty, and is both a political thriller as well as a zombie show. It seems like an odd mix but it’s one that paid off for them as it gained popularity and praise.
Based on the trailer, it appears that the game will focus more on the zombie aspect as you can see a warrior fighting off hordes of the undead in locations that fit in with the show. To our surprise, the trailer was created using in-game assets. As they would like to present Korean culture respectfully and accurately, a professional Korean sword dancer was hired to do motion capture in order to accurately depict Korean-style sword combat in the game.

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Players will be able to create their own character and customize it as they see fit, featuring a wide variety of Korean traditional clothing. Netflix also mentioned that players can travel to the zombie-infested version of the city of Hanyang in the 17th century. Apart from that, there will be a story mode that will follow the plot of the Netflix series and a conquest mode featuring “a sequence of diverse five-minute battles, in addition to epic multi-boss battles and intense player-versus-player combat.”
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Pokdepinion: The trailer does look promising but I’m not sure if this will be the kind of game that will be able to retain a large player base for a long period of time. If they can plan out and solidify and proper roadmap for the game, then I believe it might just get people hooked for quite a while.
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PS4 Pro Getting Price Cut in Japan – Malaysia to Follow Suit?

PS4 Pro Getting Price Cut in Japan

The folks over at Sony Interactive Entertainment Japan announced that there will be a price cut for the PS4 Pro in Japan starting 12th October 2018 onwards.
The 1TB PS4 Pro variant will see a roughly 5,000 yen price cut from 44,980 yen to 39,980 yen plus taxes. Along with that, the limited edition Glacier White colour variant will now be sold as a regular product and will be available alongside the usual options.

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As for the Kingdom Hearts III Limited Edition PS4 Pro console, the suggested retail price will also see a reduction, from 53,780 yen to 47,780 yen plus taxes.
No price cut for the standard PlayStation 4 models have been announced. At the moment, this will only be the case for Japan but other regions may soon follow suit, especially for us here in Malaysia. We have yet to hear from Sony Interactive Entertainment of this region but we expect to hear more about this, if there is any, very soon so stay tuned to Pokde.net for more updates.
Source: Siliconera
Pokdepinion: Usually, this would be taken as a very good indication that price cuts will be coming for various regions in the world, especially since it is a significant difference. However, only time will tell if we get to enjoy it here ourselves.
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Nintendo Switch Exclusive JRPG Octopath Traveler to Launch for PC?
Octopath Travel in-game screenshot

If you asked anyone what’s the best JRPG / RPG to play on the Nintendo Switch, there is a high chance that Octopath Traveler will be high up in the recommendations list. Unfortunately, a lot of gamers are missing out as they might not own a Nintendo Switch. Well, don’t worry about it as the game is set to launch for PC.
It appears that Octopath Traveler was rated by the Korean Ratings Board on PC. Games which get rated this way will usually receive an official announcement a few days after. Meaning there’s a very high chance Square Enix will announce that a port of Octopath Traveler is coming to PC. The game is currently a Nintendo Switch exclusive. The rating lists Bandai Namco as the game publisher, which checks out as they handle the publication of Square Enix titles in South Korea.
Octopath Traveler launched on Nintendo Switch worldwide on July 2018 and was a massive critical and commercial success. Square Enix also recently revealed Octopath Traveler Champions of the Continent, a prequel to the original game. While the game is for mobiles and has microtransactions, it’s described as a “single-player RPG” meaning it’s closer to a traditional RPG than the usual mobile game.

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The game has three different stories to start with. We’ve detailed them along with the game’s artwork. Champions of the Continent‘s first closed test was already held with 1,600 selected players, from 26th March to 2nd April 2019. Champions of the Continent wasn’t announced outside Japan but Square Enix usually brings over their mobile games, so there’s a high chance it will be released in other regions as well.
When revealing Octopath Traveler Champions of the Continent, Square Enix also already announced that Acquire is working on a new Octopath Traveler console game, and that fans should play the mobile game for the time being.
Pokdepinion: It’s one of the best JRPGs on the Nintendo Switch, so if you didn’t get to play it yet, you should when it’s out on PC.
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The HUAWEI P30 and HUAWEI P30 Pro will be offered with an exclusive bundle in Malaysia!

The HUAWEI P30 and HUAWEI P30 Pro will be offered here in Malaysia starting this 6th April, with some interesting freebies regardless if you get the HUAWEI P30 and HUAWEI P30 Pro. The freebies enable new features on the HUAWEI P30 series, which is pretty cool.

The HUAWEI P30 will be offered with a special wireless charging case to add wireless charging capabilities. Meanwhile the HUAWEI P30 Pro will be offered with a diving case to enable you to take amazing photos under water.

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The early birds who pick up the HUAWEI P30 series will also be receiving the HUAWEI Backup, which is a nifty little backup drive that allows you to backup while you Fast Charge your smartphone.
HUAWEI P30 Specifications

Kirin 980, octa-core up to 2.6 GHz, 7nm FinFET
Mali-G76 MP10 GPU
Up to 8GB RAM
Up to 128GB storage, expandable via NM card
6.1″ FHD+ AMOLED display, DCI-P3 HDR, waterdrop notch
Leica Triple Camera: 40MP f/1.8 + 16MP f/2.2 ultra-wide angle + 8MP f/2.4 3x telephoto lens
32MP Selfie camera
3650 mAh battery, 22.5W HUAWEI SuperCharge
6GB+128GB: RM2699

HUAWEI P30Pro Specifications

Kirin 980, octa-core up to 2.6 GHz, 7nm FinFET
Mali-G76 MP10 GPU
Up to 8GB RAM
Up to 512GB storage, expandable via NM card
6.47″ FHD+ Dual Edge AMOLED display, DCI-P3 HDR, waterdrop notch
Leica Quad Camera: 40MP f/1.6, 20MP f/2.2 ultra-wide angle, 8MP 5x periscopic telephoto lens, 3D ToF sensor
32MP Selfie camera
4200 mAh battery, 40W HUAWEI SuperCharge 2.0, reverse wireless charging
8GB+256GB: RM3799
8GB+512GB: RM4399

HUAWEI P30 users will also receive amazing deals from HUAWEI VIP which adds another layer of value for HUAWEI users.
Pokdepinion: Cool freebies for early birds!
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EA Aims To Bring Apex Legends To Smartphones

It seems that during EA’s quarterly earning calls recently, their CFO (Chief Financial Officer) Blake Jorgensen has said that the company has ideas on bringing their popular battle royale game Apex Legends to mobile devices and eastern markets that includes China and South Korea.
Seeing how huge the game’s following is (50 million to be exact) on both PC and console, the idea to bring the game to smartphones seems like a smart move to increase their traffic. The game’s competitors, Fortnite and PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds (PUBG) have already entered the smartphone gaming market. Interestingly, EA has said that over 30% of that 50 million player sum are players that are new to EA games.
It was revealed at Google I/O that Apex Legends’s server is run through Google Cloud. Seeing how Google is introducing Stadia as a service that lets you play games by streaming them, it wouldn’t be surprising to see EA to take part of it and expand their platform.

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Pokdepinion: Okay good, they are expanding the game to mobile devices… but when? Come to think of it, If it finally managed to hit the smartphone scene, I probably wouldn’t play it. I simply don’t like to play battle royale games on mobile. It just feels weird for me..
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Spotify Teams Up With Riot Games For Official League of Legends Esports Partnership

Recently, Spotify had announced of their first-ever esports partnership with Riot Games, who you may know as the developer behind League of Legends. With the partnership, it means that Spotify is the exclusive and first global audio service provider for the game.
Spotify teams up with Riot Games

Thanks to the collaboration, both Spotify and Riot Games will produce a behind-the-scenes look at the making of the Worlds Anthem, develop podcast series, create curated playlists, as well as launch a new League of Legends Esports Music Hub on Spotify.
With the Official League of Legends Esports Hub, you can expect new music, podcasts, and playlist inspired by the gaming community, which includes the Official League of Legends and Road to World 2020 playlists with more to come.

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As for podcasts, they will work together to create Untold Stories: Top Moments from Worlds, a 9-episode series leading up to the 10th League of Legends World Championship this fall.
Listeners will be able to hear about the players and anthems through game highlights, recorded interviews, game round effects, and new interviews with key players.
Aside from that, you will get a close look at the creation of the Worlds Anthem through the Worlds Anthem Takeover on Spotify.
Pokdepinion: It’ll certainly excite Spotify and League fans. Can’t wait to find out what they conjure up.
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HUAWEI nova 5T official at RM1599 — five AI cameras in a stunning new design!

The HUAWEI nova 5T has just been launched today, priced at RM1599. The latest addition to the HUAWEI nova family offers a slew of interesting features at a very affordable price tag, making it one of the most interesting mid-range devices yet.

Designed for youths, the HUAWEI nova 5T focuses on its photography chops. On the back, we find a Quad AI camera system consisting of a 48MP primary camera, 16MP ultra-wide angle camera, a 2MP macro camera and a 2MP depth sensor. Meanwhile, over on the front, a single 32MP AI selfie camera sits in a cutout on the 6.26″ AllView display.

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HUAWEI nova 5T Specs

Kirin 980, octa core @ up to 2.6 GHz, 7nm FinFET
8GB RAM
128GB storage
6.26″ IPS LCD display, HUAWEI AllView Display
48MP + 16MP ultra-wide angle + 2MP macro + 2MP depth sensor
32MP selfie camera
3750 mAh battery, 22.5W HUAWEI Super Charge
EMUI 9.1 based on Android 9 Pie
RM1599

It will be available for pre-orders starting 29th August 2019, with exclusive freebies up for grabs. HUAWEI will also be offering their extended warranty program for the HUAWEI nova 5T, as long as you purchase it before 31st September 2019.

Starting 7th September, HUAWEI will also be running a Level-up Program for users to trade in their older devices to upgrade.
What do you think of the HUAWEI nova 5T?
Pokdepinion: It does seem like a good offering for the price, and it is definitely one of the best nova smartphones to date.
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We recently managed to get our hands on the the Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 Lite. While the review will still take some time, we wanted to give all of you a taste of this affordable tablet. Without further ado, here is our Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 Lite first impressions.
Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 Lite First Impressions
Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 Lite First Impressions
The Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 Lite is an affordable tablet with exceptional multimedia capabilities. This makes it a great device for entertainment and education within a compact, easy-to-carry chassis. Starting off with the box, you get get the usual white packaging that the Korean giant is known for.
Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 Lite First Impressions
Inside the box, you do get a complete set of accessories. In case you were wondering, they are still including chargers for this. Apart from that, you will also be getting the:

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Charger
USB-A to USB-C cable
User guide
Warranty card
SIM Ejector tool
The Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 Lite itself

Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 Lite First Impressions
For our review unit, we received the Dark Gray color variant. It has a metallic back with a matte black finish, which I personally like as it’s not susceptible to fingerprints and smudges. You can also see its single camera system here as well. The sides are metallic and, obviously, the front is glass as the display is there. For an affordable tablet, the build quality is surprisingly solid, unlike similar range product they launched several years ago.
This variant of the Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 Lite uses a 8.7-inch TFT display with a 5:3 aspect ratio and relatively thick bezels given today’s day and age. Because of that, there is no notch for the selfie camera, which is a 2MP shooter situated on the top, thicker bezel. The selfie camera  In case you’re wondering, there is no high refresh rate option here.
Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 Lite First Impressions
Based on initial usage, the performance is certainly on the lower end of the spectrum. However, the stereo speakers and display quality is certainly more than adequate for an immersive, enjoyable multimedia experience. I can see myself enjoying movies and some light gaming while on the road with this. It’s worth pointing out that there is a 3.5mm headphone jack on this tablet.
Unsurprisingly, it is noticeably larger than most smartphones today, which would typically mean that it’s hard to use without both hands. Thanks to gesture navigation that was introduced in Android 10 and One UI’s taskbar, it’s surprisingly easy to use with just one hand. As for the other areas, I will have to do some further testing.
For additional reference, our review unit of the Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 Lite is running on Android 11 with the One UI 3.1 skin.
Specifications

CPU/Chipset:
Mediatek MT8768T Helio P22T (4 x 2.3 GHz Cortex-A53 and 4 x 1.8 GHz Cortex-Tab A7 Lite), 12nm

GPU:
PowerVR GE8320

RAM:
4GB

Display:
8.7″ (800 x 1340) TFT Display, 5:3 aspect ratio, 81.1% screen-to-body ratio

Storage:
64GB (expandable via MicroSD)

Camera:
Main Camera(s)
8 MP f/2.0, Auto Focus (AF)
Front Camera
2 MP, f/2.2, Fixed Focus (FF)

OS:
Android 11 with One UI 3.1

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:
Stereo speakers
3.5mm headphone jack

SIM:
Nano-SIM

Battery:
5100 mAh,
15W fast charging

Dimensions:
212.5 x 124.7 x 8 mm, 371g

Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 Lite First Impressions
For now, the Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 Lite is in the middle of benchmark tests. I’ll be publishing my review of it as soon as I’m done with my testing so stay tuned for that.
Looking for a new pair of TWS earbuds? Check out our review of the Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro by clicking right here.
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ASUS Announce ‘Terima Kasih Malaysian’ Promotion! – Celebrate Merdeka With Up To RM600 Cashback!

Recently, ASUS won the award of 6 years’ Readers Choice from PCMag for ASUS Networking. In conjunction with that, they are holding the ‘Terima Kasih Malaysians!’ promotion in appreciation of their loyal fans and to commemorate the upcoming Hari Merdeka.
Terima Kasih Malaysian! Promotion
As you can see, everyone can get RM600 cashback upon purchase of any ASUS networking valued RM200 and above. Selected ASUS routers have AiProtection enabled in them which provides comprehensive security on the get-go. It performs a 14-point inspection of the network’s critical security settings, which allows home internet users can surf the web with ease as malicious sites and ransomware are prevented from making any problems. Additionally, this scan can be done by using the ASUS Router App.
Early in August, ASUS had launch several new networking series such as the ASUS Lyra, ROG Rapture GT-AC5300 and Blue Cave, Both the ASUS Lyra and ROG Rapture GT-AC5300 will be made available in the local market starting from September 1st 2017. Interested with the deal? You can head on down to Plaza Lowyat, Digital Mall or the nearest authorized ASUS dealer store to purchase ASUS routers. The promotion starts 1st August until the 31st October 2017. Best make your move!

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Click here to find out more on the Terima Kasih Malaysian! promotion. If you want to learn more on ASUS networking, you can check it out right here.
Pokdepinion: Who could resist to spend less to get more deals? Besides ASUS products have been known for their quality in networking.
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Black Myth Wukong New Trailer Looks Stunning With NVIDIA DLSS

You might have noticed Black Myth: Wukong at the end of last year, a game that’s developed by Game Science. Well the game has received a new trailer where it features the new Unreal Engine 5 plus NVIDIA DLSS.
Black Myth Wukong trailer

The game is an ARPG based around the iconic Monkey King mythology and the 16th Century Journey To The West novel.
In the new 12-minute trailer above, you get to see the first look at an Unreal Engine 5 game enhanced with NVIDIA DLSS, which looks absolutely beautiful.

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In case you were wondering, players who want to play the game will have to wait for awhile as the game is scheduled for a release in 2023. It will be playable PC, PS5, PS4, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X.
For more on the latest tech and gaming news plus reviews, stay tuned to Pokde.net.
Pokdepinion: Visually I’m impressed. I just hope that there’s English dub for the game as well.
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HUAWEI Mate RS — Proof that HUAWEI doesn’t understand exclusivity

Does slapping “Porsche Design” on a device automatically allow smartphone brands to charge exorbitant rates, or do you think there is more to it than just colors and decals?
Doing it just because they can?
Smartphones are probably not the most exclusive of items. You have one, I have one, and none really stand out unless it is really unique looking. The keyword is unique looking, and HUAWEI has definitely tried their best by partnering with one of the best design houses in the world, Porsche Design, to make a special Porsche Design variant of their flagship. It was the same ol’ design with some decals and a black finish with the Mate 9 and Mate 10, but the HUAWEI Mate RS now actually features a unique design. But I still say HUAWEI doesn’t understand a thing about exclusivity. Why?
Where is the premiumness?

Yes, glass and aluminium are good, especially when they are so curved and sleek like on the HUAWEI Mate RS. But why aren’t we seeing more premium materials? The black variant can easily sport ceramic for its back, as we have seen it done before. What about the red one, you ask? Well, that’s where their designers have to put their brains to work, right? Aluminium can be substituted for titanium or stainless steel, which, once again, isn’t all that unprecedented. That’s what makes a device premium, the feel of it. The weight of it. The knowledge that you are holding materials not often held by anyone else. Also worth noting is that those materials are in devices that cost a fraction of what HUAWEI asks for the HUAWEI Mate RS. Checking out the official webpage of the HUAWEI Mate RS reveals fancy leather casing. Okay, that’s good, but hey, those can be gotten aftermarket too.

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Too short product cycles

Now I understand that with technology advancements, annual product cycles are necessary not only to keep users updated but also to keep the company running. But here’s a a thing about premium, designer products — they do not go obsolete. Let’s take an easy example. Porsche’s own sports cars feature a look that just doesn’t age. Meanwhile HUAWEI release HUAWEI Porsche Design smartphones every year, with a starkly different design each time, allowing anyone to identify users of the past generation devices as outdated. Heck, the Porsche Design Mate 10 was launched less than 5 months ago, and its essentially the same device, except that the new HUAWEI Mate RS is better.
Hardware doesn’t stand out either

The problem with technology is that you can’t literally stand heads and shoulders above the competition. Or even your other products. Especially when you are a smartphone manufacturer that has to maintain a mainstream line to satisfy your less well heeled customers. As such, you will have to use the same technology in both your current mainstream device and your exclusive, premium device. In the case of the HUAWEI Mate RS, it shares most of its specifications with the HUAWEI P20 Pro. There is the same under-performing Kirin 970 we tested in the HUAWEI Mate 10, same 6GB of RAM, and the only difference I see is the fact that it has 256GB and 512GB storage options.Now this isn’t a problem that is HUAWEI’s fault, but this will be a problem faced by any smartphone manufacturer who tries to release a premium variant of their flagship.
It isn’t all bad though

While it doesn’t have the fancy notch of the HUAWEI P20 series, it does have the latest features HUAWEI can bring to the table. That includes an under-display fingerprint sensor, in addition to the one on the back. Why didn’t anyone think about this before? If you need speed, use the rear one, and if you can wait, use the one under the display. Genius. The OLED 18:9 1440p display also ought to deliver a sharper view than the notched 1080p display over on the P20 Pro.
Is that enough for HUAWEI to take €1695 (~RM8069) from your wallet? I would say no, but I don’t have RM8000+ to spend on a smartphone. So you decide.
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Bitfenix Launch Aegis – Brand New MA(t)X PERFORMANCE Chasis

26 Feb 2015 – Bitfenix AEGIS features a beautiful rounded shield-inspired front with the same ICON logo display featured on Pandora, and a sporty fresh design all around. It comes in black, white and 3 vibrant colors (red, blue, yellow) and supports an impressive amount of fans and radiators: up to 8 120mm fans or 5 140mm fans, dual 280 radiators and even a dual 360 build is possible with slim rads.
The 3 tool free storage cages are modular and can be moved around or taken out all together, in which case there is still a hidden 2.5″ slot behind the PSU and a “show off” 2.5″ slot next to the mainboard tray. Besides some nice dust filters on the top, front and bottom, it comes with a built in fan controller, a stylish PSU cover, a rubber padded pump bracket and last but not least a neat Reservoir bracket, that let users attach a reservoir or pump/res combo to a 240 or 360 radiator

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Bitfenix ICON™ Logo Display
AEGIS features an even larger 2.8″ ICON color Display than Pandora . Simple Plug n Play USB cable and Drag and Drop app to customize the Case Logo . Open Source – ready for custom apps and scripts.

MAX Performance
Up to 8 120mm Fans or 5 140mm fans – there is no air standing still in this case! . And thanks to Magnetic and clip-on dust filters all around, dust bunnies are banned for life.

Watercooling Ready
AEGIS supports a 360+240 loop or a dual 280 radiator combo! . Pumps and reservoirs can be installed on the case bottom, or our . bundled brackets which enable them to hang from the case top or front, or be secured directly to a 240 or 360 radiator

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[UNBOXING] ASUS ZenBook Pro 15 (UX580G) — behold the ScreenPad

We unbox the ASUS ZenBook Pro 15 (UX580G), a laptop designed for double the productivity with double the number of screens.

ASUS ZenBook Pro 15 (UX580) unboxing

ASUS ZenBook Pro was introduced back in Computex 2018, and the most impressive feature was the second display taking up the trackpad. ASUS calls this the ScreenPad, which is a pretty apt name for it.
Specifications

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CPU
Intel Core i7-8750H @ 2.2 GHz (up to 4.1 GHz Turbo Boost)

RAM
16GB 2400 MHz DDR4 (dual channel, soldered)

GPU
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti 4GB GDDR5

Storage
1TB Samsung PM981 PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe SSD

Software
Microsoft Windows 10 Home
ASUS SonicMaster
ASUS Splendid
ASUS BatteryHealthCharging
ScreenPad stuff

Connectivity
Gigabit Ethernet
802.11ac Gigabit WiFi (up to 1.7 Gbps)
Bluetooth 5.0
2 x USB 3.1 (Gen2)
2 x USB Type-C (USB 3.1 Gen2) Thunderbolt 3
microSD card reader

Display
Primary: 15.6″ 4K (3840 x 2160), 100% Adobe RGB color gamut, PANTONE validated, Delta E <2, 83% screen-to-body ratio, touchscreen
ScreenPad: 5.5″ FHD Super IPS+ display, anti-fingerprint anti-smudge glass cover, precision touchpad (PTP) supporting four-finger gestures
1 x HDMI 1.4

Audio
ASUS SonicMaster stereo audio system, smart amplifier
Harman Kardon-certified audio
1 x 3.5mm combo jack

Power
150W power adapter
71 Wh battery 8-cell battery

Dimensions
365 x 241 x 1.89 mm

Weight
1.88 kg

Stay tuned for the launch and our review of the ASUS ZenBook Pro 15 soon!
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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti Allegedly On Par With RTX 3090 Ti

As I have mentioned before, there is an AD104 SKU with a 400W limit.
PG141-SKU331
a full-fat AD104 with 7680FP32
21Gbps 12G GDDR6X
It can easily match RTX 3090 Ti.
— kopite7kimi (@kopite7kimi) August 1, 2022

Some new details on the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti has surfaced, thanks to renowned leaker @kopite7kimi on Twitter yet again. With its AD104 GPU, it appears that the performance could be on par with the RTX 3090 Ti.
From what we understand, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is using the AD104 GPU, or the PG141-SKU331 to be precise. This is worth noting as that SKU is known to pull as high as 400W of power on its own, and that is 100W more than the RTX 3070. Apart from that, it’s said to come with 12GB GDDR6X VRAM with 21Gbps, 7,680 CUDA cores, and a 192-bit memory bus. This brings about 504GB/s of memory bandwidth.

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There is nothing much else being shared about the upcoming graphics card at the moment. The TDP does seem to be rather high given its segment but it’s still noticeably lesser than the rumours we’ve heard of the RTX 4090, which allegedly draws up to 800W of power. For now, do take this information with a grain of salt.
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Pokdepinion: Every time I learn more about the new graphics cards, I get reminded that I might need to upgrade my power supply. Oh well, more reasons for me to go gold or higher, I suppose.
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WhatsApp is Adding More Privacy-focused Features

🔒 To further protect your privacy online, we’re rolling out new options to your privacy control settings 🔒
Now you can select who from your contact list can see your Profile Photo, About, and Last Seen status. For more information follow this link: https://t.co/UGMCx2n70h
— WhatsApp (@WhatsApp) June 15, 2022

In case you missed it, WhatsApp recently tweeted out about new privacy-focused features on their app. Moving forward, users will have the ability to hide their profile pictures and online status not just from unknown numbers but also from specific contacts. This will give users more room to protect themselves without the need to deprive everyone else.
To make use of the new feature, there will be a new option under privacy controls, which will list “My Contacts Except…”. From here, you can choose specific contacts to hide your details from. Whether it’s a work colleague or an annoying relative, this will be useful for practically everyone.

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This new WhatsApp update has already begun rolling out to many users worldwide. If you don’t have this feature on your device, then you might need to trigger the update manually or wait for it to pop up for you.
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Pokdepinion: Given how obsessive and intrusive some people can be, any additional barriers being places for privacy would be a great addition.
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ROG Chariot gaming chairs to be available in Malaysia from RM1888

If you need a new gaming chair to full flesh out your Republic of Gamers mancave, this might just be one of the final pieces of the puzzle. The ASUS ROG Chariot gaming chairs are coming to Malaysia by 20th May 2020. ASUS Malaysia will be bringing in both the ROG Chariot and ROG Chariot Core, which is the non-bling version.

Both the ROG Chariots share the same overall design which is a racing-car style seat with an adjustable high-density foam headrest, memory-foam lumbar support and 4D adjustable armrests. The entire seat is wrapped in PU leather to ensure easy maintenance. And for those of you who are worried about having a metal rod shoved up your exit-only orifice, ASUS made sure to use a Class 4 explosion-proof gas lift and a five-star aluminium alloy base to support up to 120 kg.

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To ensure that the ROG Chariot offers an excellent ergonomic experience, it can be raised, dropped and even recline up to 145°, to help you find the sweet spot for gaming. Long hours of gaming can get tiring, so the comfort level is definitely very important. Last but not least, there are PU-coated casters to prevent damaging your flooring and also features brakes to help you stay put.
The ROG Chariot Core does lose out on the all-important Aura RGB lighting effects though, which was one of the main differentiating factors from the slew of gaming chairs out there. But it is a whole lot more affordable.

Starting on 20th May, the ROG Chariot Core will be available for RM1888, while the ROG Chariot will be offered at RM2388. RM500 is quite a lot to pay for what’s essentially just RGB, even for an RGB enthusiast like myself.
Pokdepinion: Well I have sit in one during my Computex 2019 trip… And I must say it is a seat for sore backs. As in it was ridiculously comfortable after several days of walking around.
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Xiaomi Joins Arms With IKEA In Bringing Smart Connected Homes To Users

Xiaomi has announced recently at their annual MIDC conference that they have formed a strategic partnership with IKEA. The collaboration will see IKEA’s full range of smart lighting products will be connected to Xiaomi’s IoT platform starting this December in China.
Xiaomi Teams Up With IKEA

The Xiaomi IoT platform has connected more than 132 million smart devices that includes smartphones and laptops and has more than 20 million daily active devices in more than 200 countries and regions from around the globe.

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Starting in China next month, IKEA’s full range of smart lighting products will be connected to Xiaomi IoT platform and can be controller through Xiaomi products, that includes Xiao AI voice assistant and the Mi Home app.
The lights can be paired to Xiaomi IoT devices such as sensors and electrical appliances for a smart scene management. The smart lighting products  will be connected to Mi Control Hub through the ZigBee protocol.
In addition to the news, Xiaomi has revealed that it will invest RMB100million to build the Xiaomi AIoT Developer Fund, which will be used to support AI developers, hardware equipment manufacturers and AI technology companies.
Pokdepinion: This is somewhat similar like the Razer and Philips deal. Hopefully they will implement it here in Malaysia.
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MSI Launches Full Product Concept Store In Plaza Low Yat

Just recently MSI took the time to launch their first-ever full product Malaysian concept store, which is located in Plazada Low Yat Kuala Lumpur.
With the launch, you can get full product selection from the brand’s gaming laptop series, MSI creator series, motherboard, graphics cards, monitors, as well as other high-end accessories.
We were also present at the launch. You can check out the video below to get a better look of how it looks like.

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At this year’s IFA 2019, MSI showcased the world’s first laptop with the most advanced 10th Gen Intel Core i7 processor and True Pixel display in the form of their Prestige 14 and 15.
Pokdepinion: So if you’re looking for MSI products, you’ll know where to go now.
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You Can Now Run Android on iPhone and Have the Best of Both Worlds

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If you were choosing a smartphone, then I’m sure you have come across the thought of either getting an Android smartphone or an iPhone. Now, you can actually run Android on iPhone and have the best of both worlds…somewhat. This was made possible thanks to Project Sandcastle.
Running Android on iPhone with Project Sandcastle

Previously, we’ve heard of jailbreaking an iPhone using an Android smartphone. Now, you can actually run Android on iPhone with the help of Project Sandcastle. The project was built on years of development and it is currently in beta stage. Their goal is to make it available to as many iPhones as possible but it only works on one model at the moment. It’s still a good start nonetheless.

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Project Sandcastle is currently only working on the iPhone 7 and 7+. Even so, there are still quite a few limitations to it. The GPU, audio output, cellular modem, Bluetooth, and camera do not work. There are also issues with performance and the battery life, which further adds to the problem. Moreover, system storage is just read-only for now due to the experimental APFS support. Despite all of this, it was a miracle that they manage to get it up and running to begin with, so it will take some time to work out the kinks.
It’s worth noting that this isn’t the first time we’ve seen Android on iPhone as we’ve seen similar efforts in 2010 that was working on the iPhone 2G. Some of the people behind Project Sandcastle happens to be from that same old project.
If you’re actually planning to run Android on iPhone, we may still be some ways way from having a stable experience. However, it is definitely possible and we just need to be a bit patient for it.
Would you ever do this? Why / why not? Join the discussion right below here:

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Pokdepinion: It’s a very interesting concept and I could see myself using this somewhere down the road.
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Google Teases AI That Reads Doctor’s Messy Handwriting

You have been sick before at some point in your life, and you certainly has seen doctors writing things that are barely even readable. Google’s upcoming AI can solve that.
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Per Techcrunch report – Google’s prototype AI allows users to take a picture (through Google Lens) of a doctor’s prescription and the AI will process through the image to read the important bits – like medicine names, in a demonstration by Google India in their annual conference.

We’ve started working on the complex process of identifying what’s written on medical prescriptions by building an assistive model to digitise it, using AI, for medical healthcare professionals.#GoogleForIndia pic.twitter.com/XD8YwJ6HBr
— Google India (@GoogleIndia) December 19, 2022

In a blog statement, Google says: “This will act as an assistive technology for digitizing handwritten medical documents by augmenting the humans in the loop such as pharmacists, however no decision will be made solely based on the output provided by this technology.”

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While OCR (optical character recognition) technology has been available for some time, it has certain limitations, one of which requires the text shown to be relatively legible. This AI however, is capable of differentiating over 100 Indian languages on top of the legibility variations.
No release timeline has been revealed so far, but it is expected to be rolled out in the future.
Source: PCMag | Techcrunch | Google
Pokdepinion: AI aside, I always thought how do doctors read their own writing like that…
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Epic Games Confirms Release of Unreal Editor for Fortnite

Epic Games has announced that the long-awaited Unreal Editor for Fortnite will finally be released on March 22nd. Learn more about the upcoming release and what it means for Fortnite creators.
Epic Games to Release Unreal Editor for Fortnite on 22nd March 2023

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Epic Games has announced the release date for Fortnite’s highly-anticipated Unreal Editor. The editor, which is designed to be an enhanced version of the original creative mode, will be released on March 22nd exclusively on the Epic Games Store.

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The Unreal Editor for Fortnite (UEFN) will allow players to create more complex and in-depth content via Epic Games’ Unreal Engine 5. The editor comes equipped with powerful tools, including custom asset import, modeling, materials, and VFX, Sequencer and Control Rig, and much more.

According to the product description, the Unreal Editor will launch in beta, and users will have the opportunity to provide feedback to help shape its evolution. The beta version of Unreal Editor will allow users to create custom content with modeling and material tools, import meshes, textures, animations, and audio, and animate with Control Rig and Sequencer. They can also use Niagara to create VFX effects, design gameplay with Verse, build landscapes to flesh out the environment, and create larger experiences with World Partition.
The UEFN will work alongside the existing toolset found in Fortnite creative, allowing content creators to collaborate across PC and consoles to develop and test islands in real-time. However, the editor will be exclusive to PC users. Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney had confirmed earlier this year that the project had been delayed into March, and now, the release date for the Unreal Editor is set for next week.
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Pokdepinion: If we thought the extra content in the game is already insane, this is going to take it to a whole other level. I’m hoping there will be more games that will follow their example.
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Pre-Order Kingdom Hearts 3 at Amazon And Get The Dawn Till Dusk Keyblade

Looking forward to Kingdom Hearts 3 but haven’t pre-ordered the game yet? Perhaps you would like to consider doing that on Amazon as you will get an exclusive keyblade if you do so.
During the Cyber Monday announcement stream on Twitch, the folks over at Amazon announced the Dawn Till Dusk Keyblade DLC for Kingdom Hearts 3. The design is essentially the standard Kingdom Key but with a green overlay on the handguards as opposed to the usual yellow / gold colour.

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At the moment, we are unaware if this is simply an aesthetic change for the Kingdom Key or if this will yield different stats or abilities when equipped.
Interestingly, you don’t actually need to pre-order Kingdom Hearts 3 on Amazon. You can actually just purchase it during or after the release date you will still get the Dawn Till Dusk Keyblade DLC. This applies for both the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One versions of the game.
Kingdom Hearts 3 will be coming to the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One on 29th January 2019. Given that the game has officially gone gold, it is unlikely to receive any more delays unless Square Enix has found something particularly important that requires more development work done.
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Pokdepinion: Well, I already pre-ordered the game elsewhere so I guess won’t be getting the Dawn Till Dusk Keyblade DLC. If you guys haven’t done yet, it can be something to consider, even if you plan on purchasing the game after the release date.
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