Get The Samsung Galaxy A32 5G At RM100 Less For A Limited Time Only

Samsung has just announced that they will be having a special promotion on the Samsung Galaxy A32 5G. For a limited time only, customers who purchase the Galaxy A32 5G will get a rebate of RM100 when they purchase the device.
RM100 off the Samsung Galaxy A32 5G

The Samsung Galaxy A32 5G comes equipped with a 6.5-inch HD+ TFT screen with a punch-hole cutout at the top for the 13MP front camera. The Galaxy A32 5G packs a MediaTek Dimensity 720 5G SoC and comes with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage with microSD support of up to 1TB.

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The Samsung Galaxy A32 5G also comes with a quad-camera setup that includes a 48MP main camera, a 5MP macro camera, a 2MP depth camera and an 8MP ultra-wide camera. Under the hood is a 5,000mAh battery keeping the lights on and features support for 15W charging.

The rebate is available from the 15th of November to the 19th of December so be quick! When you trade-in your old gadget, you can save even more money because you can trade in up to five devices at once! Why not secure your new smartphone and give yourself peace of mind with Samsung Care+ while you’re at it? Save 20% and acquire a one-year Accidental & Liquid Breakage Plan for RM88 or a two-year Accidental & Liquid Breakage Plan for RM168 till the 31st of December.
Pokdepinion: The Samsung Galaxy A32 5G is a pretty decent smartphone. The promotion makes the phone all that more worth it in my book.
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More details of the GeForce GTX 1070 Ti surface; ridiculously close to the GTX 1080 for a lot less money!

We have shared rumors of NVIDIA working on a GeForce GTX 1070 Ti to overcome whatever threat the AMD Vega 56 posed to the Pascal lineup. However recent leaks point to the GTX 1070 Ti not only threatening the AMD Vega 56, but also their very own GeForce GTX 1080.
Back then we were thinking of a GP104 with 2304 CUDA cores, but the recent leaks have pushed the core count to 2432 CUDA cores, just 128 short of the full 2560 of the full GP104 found in the GeForce GTX 1080. 8GB of GDDR5 memory with 8 Gbps of bandwidth is also pointed to be thrown into the mix.

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It is expected to share its base clock with the GeForce GTX 1080 and its boost clock with the GeForce GTX 1070, which means clocks of 1607 MHz and 1683 MHz, respectively. The difference between base and boost clocks seems a little too small, so it remains to be seen if this will turn out to be true.
On to the most interesting part, the pricing. The GeForce GTX 1070 Ti is rumored to be priced at 3499 yuan, a cool 500 yuan (RM316.90) cheaper than the the GeForce GTX 1080 in China. With some basic overclocking, we might see the GeForce GTX 1070 Ti match or even exceed stock GeForce GTX 1080 performance levels.
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Pokdepinion: The GeForce GTX 1070 Ti seems a little too good to be true, especially if it can be overclocked to offer performance similar to the GeForce GTX 1080.
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Acer Predator Charity Challenge Aims to Raise Up To RM15,000 for the Underprivileged During MCO

As we are currently in the 3rd phase of the Movement Control Order (MCO), some organizations have banded together to help the marginalized communities whose situations have become increasingly dire. To help the situation, Acer Malaysia is launching the Predator Charity Challenge.
The Predator Charity Challenge will have up to RM15,000 total cash prize pool which will be donated to Pit Stop Community Cafe. The cafe reaches out to marginalized communities through food and services with the goal of reintegrating them back into society. Apart from that, they also rescue and repurpose food that would have gone to waste and provide a platform for people to do volunteer work.

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It will be running for three days from 24th April to 26th April 2020. The Predator Charity Challenge will see well-known local livestreamers such as Master Ramen, Chiko, and Daddyhood as they compete in PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds (PUBG) for all three days to raise funds for the underprivileged. For every kill, Acer Malaysia will be donation RM20 but with every win / Chicken Dinner, the donation will be increased to RM500.
Acer Malaysia invites the public to join in the challenge to help the underprivileged. For every viewer tuning into the livestream during peak live views, RM1 will be donated to the cause up to a maximum of RM2,000 per day. This is done in part with Acer’s other efforts previously to help support the frontliners in healthcare.
Aside from the Predator Charity Challenge, There Are Also Special Discounts

If you happen to be looking for a new laptop, Acer Malaysia is giving up to 20% discount on the Acer official online store an Acer official Lazada store. Some of the items on discount include the Acer Swift series, Acer Nitro 5, Predator Helios 300, gaming dekstops, monitors, and projectors. Furthermore, there will be bonus discount vouchers by Lazada based on minimum spend.
Pokdepinion: You can just tune in for a short while, which would be for a good cause. Otherwise, you can always just enjoy the discounts on Acer products.
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ASUS Marshmallow Mouse MD100 Review — You need one in your bag

ASUS has previously maintained a lineup of work-centric peripherals, but it seems that ASUS has not paid much attention to that, instead focusing on their gaming-oriented ones. However more recently, it seems that ASUS is seeing the work-from-home situation as an opportunity to create products that users will need to enhance their productivity experience.

In line with their more work-centric offerings in the VivoBook series, they have also begun to release companion products that feature similar styling. Today we take a look at the ASUS Marshmallow Mouse MD100, a humble mouse that has a thin lower profile with an antibacterial guard coating, which is probably something everything would want to “get their hands on” in this day and age.

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Unboxing

In the box, there’s the following items:

Marshmallow Mouse MD100
An additional mouse cover
Warranty guide
1 AA battery

Specification

Body material
Plastic shell with antibacterial guard

Sensor
Optical Sensor

DPI
800 / 1000 / 1600 DPI

USB report rate
N/A

Connectivity
2.4GHz RF
Bluetooth 5.0

Switch type
Silent switches, 10 million clicks

RGB
No

Cable
No

Mouse Feet
PTFE

Built-in Memory
No

Weight
Mouse: 56g (without AA battery)
Dongle: 1.6g

Power
1 x AA battery
Mouse: 1.5V 20mA
Dongle: 5V 100mA

Dimensions
Mouse: 107 x 60 x 27.8 mm
Dongle: 18.9 x 12 x 4.5 mm
Strap: 70 x 11 x 0.7 mm

Colors
Quiet Blue mouse set: Includes Quiet Blue and Solar Blue covers
Lilac Mist Purple mouse set: Includes Lilac Mist Purple and Brave Green covers

Appearance

The ASUS Marshmallow Mouse MD100 is a very simple looking mouse, with a very smooth design that’s almost entirely flat. There’s very minimal visual distraction, with the entire mouse looking like it’s a single smooth pebble, lacking even the usual cutouts for buttons.

As plain as it is, one of the unique things about the ASUS Marshmallow Mouse MD100 is that the cover shell touts an AntiBacterial Guard Treatment. While not explained in detail,  it is likely that it uses a similar technology like what ASUS has incorporated in some of their monitors and ROG Phone 3’s screen protectors. If my assumption is correct, what we are looking at are silver ions embedded in the product surface, which kills bacteria.

Removing the top cover, you will find the battery compartment and the USB dongle. I like the idea of having a USB dongle stowage within the mouse itself, as it prevents the user from misplacing it, which usually results in buying a new mouse. The cover is held down by a relatively weak magnet, allowing you to lift it up quite easily. To lift the cover, all you need to do is just slip your finger into the small slot in between the cover and the fabric strap, and gently lift it.

By the way, it might not be to everyone’s liking to keep the fabric strap out as it will absorb sweat from your hand, not to mention that it will get in the way of your hand holding it. ASUS has designed it to be able to concealed into the mouse cover. This is something I really appreciate as I’m a person with sweaty palms, and my palms have corroded the coating off some of my older mice.

As you would expect, things get busier on the underside of the mouse. To keep the topside clean, ASUS decided to cram the DPI and pairing buttons as well as the connection selector switch down here. Pairing the mouse with the dongle is as simple as it can be, plug in the mouse and flick the switch to enable the 2.4GHz mode and you’re set. For Bluetooth mode, once you have switched the mouse to the Bluetooth mode, hold the pairing button for five seconds, and the LED will start flashing. Find the mouse on your computer and connect and we’re in business.

One interesting thing we noticed is that only through the Bluetooth connection can the user see how much battery life is remaining, whereas the connection with the dongle shows no such information.
User Experience
Comfort

One thing I liked with the ASUS Marshmallow Mouse MD100 is that it uses a standard AA battery. While I know that many gamers are looking for ever lighter mice, I personally prefer them to have a bit of heft. The battery does exactly that. It gives the mouse some much needed weight, as without the battery inside, the mouse weighs a mere 56g, and with the battery it comes in at roughly 80g. Still on the light side, but much more comfortable.
Using the mouse is a bit of a mixed bag for me. While it glides effortlessly thanks to good PTFE feet and its light weight, the design is a bit too flat for me. Because of how small and flat the mouse is, I ended up moving it around with just my thumb and pinky finger. While I have never done this before (usually I hold my mouse like I am holding a hamburger), I find this finger grip style to be pretty good for small movements in apps like Photoshop.
It is quite an unusual grip for me, but I don’t feel much discomfort for as long as I have used it, and I have spent days with the mouse so far. But with that said, I can’t really vouch for the ASUS Marshmallow Mouse MD100’s comfort over prolonged usage, especially if you have bigger hands.
Clicker

There are two switches on top which are low-noise switches promising up to a 10-million click lifespan. To put that into perspective, I found that I click about 277 left click and 9 right click in an active working hour. Which boils down to about 2200 left clicks in a regular 8-hour workday. 10 million clicks will take about 4545 days with 8 hours of use daily, which comes up to around 12.45 years. To be frank, I have never had any gadget stuck with me for 12 years.
Since it a low noise switch, there is no sharp clicking sound, but we get a rather low-pitched thump sound. The sensation of using the mouse buttons here is similar to a laptop’s membrane keyboard kind of feel. Nothing too extraordinary here. If anything, the ASUS Marshmallow Mouse MD100 is the kind of mouse I would expect a librarian would use.
Sensor

The sensor can go as high as 1600DPI, and also allows us to switch between three levels: 800, 1000 and 1600 DPI with the DPI switching button. it’s a slightly unfortunate thing that the DPI button is on the bottom of the mouse, as it would have been quite nice to have the ability to switch DPI to accommodate different tasks.

For office use, I find using the 1600DPI setting to be the most comfortable since I’m mostly using my fingers to navigate it. Tiny precise movements allows for somewhat precise navigation, give it a really functional user experience. I do notice that while the ASUS Marshmallow Mouse MD100 is fully suitable for office use, I do miss the clicky sound as a form of confirmation during video editing, especially when having to deal with sliders as I often found myself miss clicking them.
Conclusion

The ASUS Marshmallow Mouse MD100 is a pretty straightforward mouse that turns out to be the perfect companion for the on-the-go office warrior, where the portability and reliability offered are priorities. The antibacterial coating is definitely one of the key selling points of this mouse. With that in mind, it’s probably a good option if you share your desktop with other people and want to have that added peace of mind. While we don’t know the pricing yet, it should be quite reasonably priced, but do stay tuned for our final verdict on the value and pricing.
The ASUS Marshmallow Mouse MD100 is priced at RM145, which is relatively pricey for what you get. There are cheaper antibacterial mice out there, and there are definitely cheaper portable wireless mice in the market… But I would also say that mice are quite subjective. If you like the shape and design of the ASUS Marshmallow Mouse MD100, the premium might be worth it to you.
Our thanks to ASUS Malaysia for sending us the ASUS Marshmallow Mouse MD100 for review.
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Windows 11 Will Finally Let You Choose Default Browser With Ease

If you’ve been using Windows for a while, then you know that it’s not exactly easy to move away from Microsoft Edge. In Windows 11, it’s expected to change as the latest test build of the OS has some interesting new additions. Here’s what you need to know.
Windows 11: Choose Default Browser With Ease

Windows build 22509 has a new browser [Set default] button. 👀 pic.twitter.com/kRDFPKfJMv
— Rafael Rivera (@WithinRafael) December 1, 2021

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According to details found from the latest Windows 11 test build (build 22509) by the developer of EarTrumpet, there is a new button set a new default browser. This is interesting as Microsoft made it harder to move away from Microsoft Edge browser just a couple of weeks back.
To be precise, it’s a “Set Default” button located at the top of the Default Apps page. What this means is that you don’t have to change individual settings for file types as Windows 11 will handle it for you. This will generally make it much more convenient for users.
Microsoft has also confirmed that they have “streamlined the ability for a Windows Insider to set the ‘default browser’ to apps that register for HTTP:, HTTPS:, .HTM, and .HTML.” With that being said however, keep in mind that this is only applicable for the Insider builds for now. It could take a while, or never at all, for it to be made available in public versions of the OS.
It’s still worth noting that internal Windows 11 links still uses the microsoft-edge:// link format, which is used by the Widgets, Start menu and more. We will report more on this as soon as information becomes available so stay tuned.
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Pokdepinion: It’s a step in the right direction but I’m sure they will still try their best to include Microsoft Edge is most of what they have / do. Otherwise, very few people will use it and it will harder to steal the market share away from the other popular browsers around.
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Streamer Gets Severely Banned From All EA Game And Online Services

A streamer on YouTube found himself on the receiving end of a ban from all of EA game titles as well as their online services. The reasoning behind it? Well he posted abusive and threatening messages about their employees as well as competitive players.
The YouTuber, Kurt “Kurto411” Fenech streams mostly on FIFA. The case got so severe that EA even tweeted an official message on their profile:

An Important message regarding FIFA player Kurt0411. pic.twitter.com/RcHu1hMCup
— Electronic Arts (@EA) February 24, 2020

If that’s too small for you, well here’s the written version:

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In November 2019, after a series of Code of Conduct violations as part of the EA SPORTS FIFA Global Series in which he threatened employees and other players, Kurto411 was banned from competing or attending any EA SPORTS FIFA 20 Global Series events or future competitions. Since that time, Kurt has continued to post abusive and threatening messages and videos about EA employees and competitive players on social media and he has encouraged others to do the same. His message have crossed a line of decency into very personal attacks and breach our Terms of Service. We will not tolerate threatening behavior. As result, today Kurt0411’s EA account will be banned from playing our games and accessing our services due to these serious and repeated violations.
Below showcases Kurt’s antics. The content is not advisable for underage viewing. Viewer discretion is advised.

This is the VOD that Kurt got banned for, I am all for freedom of speech but this is disgusting behaviour. How are you going to spit on the logo of a company that you want to be a professional esports athlete for. I know I am going to get stick for this but he deserves the ban. pic.twitter.com/oJmlifBFLU
— DrJarba (@JarbaFifa) November 1, 2019

Previously we’ve reported that the world’s best FIFA player claims that FIFA 2020 isn’t enjoyable to anyone. You can read more on that here.
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Pokdepinion: Being angry in games is quite normal.. but to the point that you threaten people? Well that’s a new level. Streamer banned for life? Well I can’t imagine myself in getting hit by one of those. Will Kurt0411 now to go PES now?
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MSI officially introduces their latest prestigious notebooks — the PS42 Modern, P65 Creator, GE75 Raider and WS65 mobile workstation are here!

If you only know MSI as a manufacturer of great gaming notebooks, you have to check out these laptops. MSI has just introduced a whole series of new MSI notebooks, of which only one is from their Gaming lineup.
MSI P65 Creator
What do you think of the silver finish?
The design might seem pretty familiar, as it is essentially the MSI GS65 Stealth Thin with different finishing. The thing to note here is that there are two variants, one features a limited edition pearl white aluminium finish with gold accents, and a standard silver aluminium finish.
Silver looks great, but white looks even better!
Aside from the finishing, the two variants do have some differences in terms of specifications. The white version is actually the higher end variant, with a GeForce GTX 1070 Max-Q 8GB GDDR5 GPU, while the silver variant comes with a lower end GeForce GTX 1060 Max-Q 6GB GDDR5 GPU. The limited edition pearl white variant also offers better connectivity, with Thunderbolt 3, USB 3.1 Gen2 (10 Gbps) and HDMI 2.0 ports, while the silver variant has to settle for just Type-C USB 3.0 and HDMI 1.4 ports.

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Both variants of the MSI P65 Creator weigh the same 1.88 kg, and come with a really minimal footprint thanks to the slim bezels around the display. The display runs at 144 Hz on the white variant, while the silver version settles for a 60 Hz display panel. Both laptops are equipped with 16GB of DDR4 2666 RAM and 512GB PCIe NVMe SSDs.
The MSI P65 Creator White actually comes with an exclusive wooden packaging!
Pricing wise, the PS65 Creator in white comes in at RM9999, while the PS65 Creator with the silver finishing is priced at RM7799.
MSI PS42 Modern

The MSI PS42 Modern is no stranger, and we have in fact reviewed one of the four variants introduced today. The MSI PS42 Modern is an ultra-sleek 14″ notebook with very narrow bezels around the screen. It offers a good 81% screen-to-body ratio, making for one of the most compact notebooks MSI has ever made.

Despite its compact dimensions, MSI still managed to cram Cooler Boost 3 with two fans and three heatpipes into the MSI PS42 Modern. There are four variants offered here in Malaysia, with the following specifications and prices:

PS42 8RC 035MY: Intel Core i7 8550U, 16GB DDR4 RAM, GeForce GTX 1050 4GB GDDR5, 512GB PCIe NVMe SSD – RM5999
PS42 8RB 431MY: Intel Core i7 8550U, 16GB DDR4 RAM, GeForce MX150 2GB GDDR5, 256GB PCIe NVMe SSD – RM4999
PS42 8M 432MY: Intel Core i7 8550U, 8GB DDR4 RAM, Intel UHD Graphics 620, 256GB PCIe NVMe SSD – RM3999
PS42 8RB 430MY: Intel Core i5 8250U, 8GB DDR4 RAM, GeForce MX150 2GB GDDR5, 256GB PCIe NVMe SSD – RM3949

MSI WS65
Looks amazing, performs even better with Quadro!
This unconventional notebook is yet another one based on the MSI GS65’s design. Meant for professionals on the go, this is the world’s first thin bezel mobile workstation. MSI does not take the term “workstation” lightly though. Unlike the MSI P65 and MSI GS65, the MSI WS65 comes with a workstation-class GPU, the NVIDIA Quadro P3200 6GB GDDR5.
The MSI W-series logo won’t look out of place on a gaming notebook
NVIDIA Quadro graphics offer certified drivers which are optimized to work with various professional applications. This is not meant for gamers or casual users, and the price tag of this portable workstation also reflects that. Priced at RM12599, the MSI WS65 costs a pretty penny, but you do get a beautiful mobile workstation to work on.
MSI GE75 Raider
You probably wouldn’t guess that this is a 17″ notebook by just looking at it
The only gaming notebook introduced today, the MSI GE75 Raider is MSI’s first 17″ gaming notebook with slim bezels. The 17″ display features a 144 Hz refresh rate and 3 ms response to allow for a no-compromise gaming experience.
Racing stripes are trendy again?
The MSI GE75 Raider can be configured with either the GeForce GTX 1070 8GB GDDR5 or the GeForce GTX 1060 6GB GDDR5. Both variants come with an Intel Core i7 8750H, 16GB DDR4 2666 RAM and a 256GB PCIe NVMe SSD and 1TB 7200rpm HDD. There’s also Killer Doubleshot PRO, promising better network connectivity.
The variant with the GeForce GTX 1070 is priced at RM9499, while the GeForce GTX 1060-equipped version is priced at RM7999.
Which variant will you be getting? Let us know!
Pokdepinion: The MSI PS65 Creator looks amazing!
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ROG Thor 1600W Titanium, Thor 850W, 1000W and 1200W Platinum II PSUs announced

ASUS has just announced the latest ROG Thor power supplies, the ROG Thor 1600W Titanium, as well as the new ROG Platinum II series, comprising of 850W, 100W and 1200W options. These new ROG Thor power supplies give you the OLED monitoring that set them apart from the rest of the industry back then, but with new refinements to make them even better.
ROG Thor, now enhanced!
The new ROG Thor power supplies come with support for the future 12-pin PCIe 5.0 power connector, although it seems that ASUS has decided that NVIDIA’s 12-pin power connector featured on their GeForce RTX 30 series Founders Edition cards will be the one that will be used with PCIe 5.0 cards, instead of the 16-pin design leaked previously. And with individually sleeved cables for its primary cables, the ROG Thor provides for a much sleeker build, right out of the box.

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ROG’s signature OLED power display for easy monitor is also further refined, with a mirror finish surrounding it to help it stand out even more in your system. There’s also Aura Sync ARGB lighting, letting you integrate the ROG Thor power supplies into your build’s lighting.

On the performance end, th updated ROG Thor 1000, 1200W Platinum II and Thor 1600W Titanium also incorporate a new 135mm fan featuring the axial-tech blades, increasing airflow without increasing noise levels. Meanwhile the ROG Thor 850W Platinum II gets a standard wing-blade design to meet the balance of airflow and noise levels. All of the new ROG Thor PSUs meet the Cybernetics Lambda A++ standard, making their mark as some of the quietest PSUs in the market right now. And just to show you how confident ASUS is in their products, these power supplies are covered by 10-year warranties.
ROG Thor 1600W Titanium

While most of the other products are refreshed models The ROG Thor 1600W Titanium is ROG’s first power supply to meet the 80 PLUS Titanium certification, which means that it is able to deliver over 90% efficiency, from 10% to 100% load. This efficiency comes from a digital control design for precise regulation, along with efficient GaN, solid-state components to deliver up to 93.54% efficiency at 100% load.
ASUS is expected to make the ROG Thor Platinum II series and ROG Thor 1600W Titanium available later this year, with the ROG Thor 1000W, 1200W Platinum II arriving next month while the ROG Thor 1600W Titanium PSUs are coming this December. The ROG Thor 850W Platinum II is coming early next year.
Pokdepinion: The fact that these power supplies come with a 12-pin PCIe power connector is enough to make me consider them… Too bad my current case doesn’t have a window for the PSU though.
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Every Mega Man X Game to be Re-released; It’s The Mega Man X Collection

It would appear that every single Mega Man X game will be re-released for multiple platforms, and it will be known as the Mega Man X Collection.

Mega Man X Collection: Every Mega Man X Game to be Re-released

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Every game in the Mega Man X series will be coming to modern consoles, including the Nintendo Switch. Announced in Capcom’s Mega Man 30th Anniversary livestream, it was revealed that the collection would be making its way to the latest round of consoles. Even better, gamers can expect the collection by Summer 2018.
At the moment, this is all the details we have. Unanswered questions such as “will these games be grouped together in a collection like Mega Man Legacy Collection and Mega Man Legacy Collection 2, or should we be expecting individual releases?” However, Capcom mentioned that they will be sharing more details on the game in the coming months.
Thankfully, this isn’t the only Mega Man news within the 30th-anniversary livestream. According to Capcom, fans can expect a new mainline game, Mega Man 11, for Nintendo Switch, PC, PS4, and Xbox One next year. And while the details on that game are also sparse, you can check the 2.5D action-packed trailer in our post right here.
The Mega Man X series launched in 1993 and hasn’t seen a mainline entry since 2004 with Mega Man X8, not including the ZX spin-off series, of course. However, the series (which undoubtedly has its share of duds) is well-loved by many, offering a redesign in both graphics and control to the mainline platforming of Mega Man titles.
As mentioned above, the Mega Man X Collection will be available for the Nintendo Switch, PC, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One in the Summer of 2018.

Pokdepinion: Well, not only will we be able to finally look forward to a new Mega Man game in the form of Mega Man 11, I can soon take a trip down memory lane with the X series. This is good.
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Spotify is Draining iPhone Batteries Excessively on iOS 15

A good number of iPhone users on iOS 15 have reportedly found that Spotify is draining their batteries more so than usual. Here’s everything that you need to know on the matter.
iOS 15: Spotify Draining iPhone Batteries Excessively

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For iPhone users that are already using iOS 15, there is an issue of Spotify draining the battery life rather excessively. A user on Twitter claims that a single song on the resulted in the battery life depleting by 7%. It’s unknown what song it is and at what volume but we are aware of their battery going from 28% to 21%.
It’s normal for there to be this type issue with new OS updates across a wide variety of apps. Given that iOS 15 has been in beta since June 2021, you’d think they would have fixed the issue but this might be one of the few to escape their sight. Spotify has since responded to complaints on their community forums, acknowledging the matter and confirming that a fix is underway.
For now, they suggest users to try restarting the app or deleting and reinstalling the app. It might not do much, especially since a number of users have tried it with failure, but there’s no harm in trying at least. Even if it results in only a small improvement, it’s still better than nothing.
There is no word yet on exactly when the fix will be launching. However, we do expect it to arrive sooner than later so for now, hang in there a little longer and stay tuned.
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Pokdepinion: At this point, I would probably stop using Spotify altogether, at least until the fix is here. Otherwise, I’m gonna see the iPhone run out of battery in half an hour.
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[UPDATED] Red Bull Coliseum Main Event Shut Down; MPSJ Demanded License, Organizers Couldn’t Provide

Red Bull Coliseum Main Event happened over the weekend at Sunway. However, MPSJ came over to shut it down due to licensing issues. Here’s what went down.

Red Bull Coliseum Main Event Shut Down

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Updated 6PM 30th October 2017: More Details Have Become Available, Organizers Shifting Blame?
Just this past weekend, an eSports event known as the Red Bull Coliseum Main Event happened at Sunway Pyramid, in Bandar Sunway. For those of you who weren’t aware, the event  was organized by Fallout Gaming, and had 4 games in focus; Overwatch, DotA 2, Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (CSGO), and FIFA Online 3.
As there were a number of games going on, the event ran over the course of 3 days. On the final day after wrapping up the FIFA Online 3 and DotA 2 portions of the event however, Fallout Gaming received a notice from MPSJ (the local authority in charge of the Subang Jaya city and the southern parts of Petaling district) demanding to see the license for running the Red Bull Coliseum Main Event.
Image credits: Wanuxi
As they could not produce the license, they had to “shut down” the event immediately or MPSJ will confiscate all the items at the event venue. As they had no choice in the matter, they had to reluctantly stop the event at Sunway Pyramid. Fortunately for participants, they managed to secure another venue at The Pantheon Platinum iCafe and held the Overwatch and CSGO finals there.
As you can see from the organizer’s Facebook post at the top here, they claimed that the issues that were faced at the Red Bull Coliseum Main Event was simply “recurring technical issues”. However, many people knew this technical issue was mostly the license issue rather than hardware or network issue, even if the latter two issues caused any problems during the event.

It would seem that there were also preparation issues on Fallout Gaming’s side. According to the CEO of GameHome E.Sports Organizations Sehwan Kim, their team faced a number of issues from hardware to travel. This is how he summarized it:

Had low specs laptop to play the tournament match with 60hz late respond rate display on it.
The Day 1 has been extended to next day due to technical issue, but other games such as CS:GO or FIFA has been played on Day 1.
Some teams have been missing the airplane ticket, which they have not received any information that is related to accommodation, and airplane ticket.

 If you would like to read what Mr. Sehwan Kim said in full, click here.
And it would seem that there are even more issues that came to light from the Red Bull Coliseum Main Event, as seen in the Facebook post embedded. Allegedly, Fallout Gaming is blaming the hardware providers for not installing the games prior to the tournament, among many other things. I don’t know about you but if there’s a tournament running, shouldn’t the organizers be the one preparing and installing the games prior to the event rather than the provider/sponsor?
“technical issues” aka “we didn’t apply for an event license”https://t.co/Ey88HWMNvl
— Andrew Campbell (@ZyoriTV) October 29, 2017

While the Red Bull Coliseum Main Event did end somewhat smoothly over at The Pantheon, this mishap did cause some old wounds to resurface as a number of netizens were unhappy with what happened. Previously, Fallout Gaming had some issues in the Major All Stars tournament due to some payment problems, especially for Invictus Gaming who were the winners of the tournament.
Image credits: Wanuxi
We understand, running an event is no easy feat. But preparation is key here. It’s common to find yourself lacking in sleep preparing for events, especially when you want it to run as smooth as possible. We also believe that there’s no such thing as a perfect event as when something can go wrong, it will.
A special shoutout to our friends over at Wanuxi.com for sharing the details and pictures with us.

Pokdepinion: We do not mean to be attacking anyone here. We simply hope that Fallout Gaming has learned a thing or two from running the Red Bull Coliseum Main Event, and that it will not affect future eSports tournaments and events that will be happening in Malaysia in the future.
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Microsoft Accidentally Reveals New Xbox Series X Feature

This year, we’re expected to the launch of the Sony PlayStation 5 and the Microsoft Xbox Series X. While there’s a fair bit of details on both consoles available now, there’s still quite a bit of information that’s up in the air. Surprisingly, Microsoft has revealed a new Xbox Series X feature seemingly by accident.
Microsoft will be hosting a session at the 2020 Game Developers Conference (GDC) in San Francisco. It’s called “Building Audio Gateways Into Immersive Worlds with Spatial Sound”. This may not sound like much but the description has some interesting points:

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Learn from the audio designers of Borderlands 3 and Gears of War 5 around how a collaboration between Microsoft, Dolby, and our middleware partners kicked off a revolution with spatial sound that turns any pair of headphones into a multi-dimensional gateway to another world. Attendees will dive deep into the audio design pipeline (Project Acoustics) and the relationship to dedicated hardware-acceleration on newer generation Xbox consoles.
From what we know thus far, the Xbox Series X will be powered by a custom AMD CPU based on the Zen2 architecture, capable of playing games up to 8K resolution with 120 FPS, and it utilizes SSD as a storage device which will “virtually eliminate load times”. There was very little mention of audio but with the GDC 2020 details, we can confirm that hardware acceleration will be a thing for the console.
With that being said, it’s still rather vague. We do know that hardware acceleration will have something to do with the ray-tracing capabilities of the Xbox Series X. However, it’s the first time we’re hearing about their plans on improving the audio experience.
As we slowly approach the official unveiling and launch dates, we expect to hear more about this so stay tuned for more information.
Source: BGR
Pokdepinion: I’m very excited to see how the next-gen gaming consoles will turn up. I’m already saving up some money for them.
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Orange Esports Cafe Partners With LiHO TEA To Launch First Esports And Lifestyle Cafe

Orange Esports Cafe has announced a partnership with LiHO TEA, a beverage brand known for bubble tea, to launch a brand new esports and lifestyle cafe in SS2, Petaling Jaya. This new cafe is the first of its kind to open in Malaysia. Through this partnership, Orange Esports hopes to create an esports lifestyle hub that enables a platform for Malaysian youth to come together, develop grassroot talents and promote healthy gaming.
Orange Esports Cafe x LiHO TEA

In conjunction with the grand opening, fans are invited to participate in the “Orange Esports Cafe x LiHO TEA PS5 Lucky Draw” where they have a chance to win a new Sony Playstation 5. All you have to do is to purchase any one beverage from LiHO TEA and take a photo at Orange Esports Cafe SS2, upload it to either Facebook or Instagram with the hashtag #ORANGExLIHOMY.

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That’s not all, Orange Esports patrons will also be treated with an “Orange x LiHO TEA” Opening Promotion where customers get to enjoy buy one free one of any LiHO beverages and the “Orange x LiHO TEA” Gaming Combo such as the gaming Combo, 1 LiHO drink coupled with 3-internet hours or the IMBA Combo which includes 2 LiHO drinks with 6-internet hours at Orange Esports Cafe.

There will also be an “Orange Esports x LiHO TEA” CS:GO Community Event on 22 May to compete for 100 cups of LiHO TEA beverages. For more promotions on the grand opening of Orange Esports Cafe and LiHO TEA Malaysia, you can check out the official Facebook pages for Orange Esports Cafe and LiHO TEA.
Pokdepinion: Ahhh I remember the good ol’ days where I used to frequent cybercafes a lot when I was younger. Orange was one of the cybercafes near me so I went there quite often. Good times. Good times.
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HONOR Introduces FlyPods Lite And SoundStone — Price Starts From RM149

HONOR Malaysia is set to introduce their new lineup of audio accessories next month with the HONOR FlyPods Lite and HONOR SoundStone.

Priced at RM349, the HONOR FlyPods Lite comes in a light and compact size, with it being wireless. One of the key feature that it offers is that it allows for a seamless switch between both buds that allow users to take a phone call with one, while also be able to hear the surrounding with the other.

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Coming in Classic White, the HONOR FlyPods Lite comes with a tap control that lets you adjust music volume, calls, and the dual mics on each FlyPod for better environmental noise cancellation. It is IP54-rated for both water and sweat resistance and comes with a Bluetooth 4.2 connection.
Moving on to the HONOR SoundStone, it is capable of giving stable Bluetooth connection for up to 10m. It is equipped with a high-sensitivity microphone with cVc 6.0 noise cancellation technology that offers loud and clear hands-free experience for conference calls.
Its 700mAh battery can be fully charge in 3 hours, where you can enjoy music for more than 8.5 hours of play time. Coming at a price tag of RM149, the SoundStone is IPX5-rated water and sweat resistant.
Pokdepinion: I’m not a huge fan of portable speakers, I just don’t see myself using one at any case. As for the FlyPods Lite however, the price is slightly high than I though, considering how other competitors priced their wireless buds. Let’s just hope that the quality justifies it.
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MSI sleekest laptop ever is sold out in just a week! You have to order in advance if you want the GS65 Stealth Thin!

The most innovative design by MSI, the MSI GS65 Stealth Thin is now sold out. Within just ONE week! To cater to the overwhelming demand, MSI is now going to have a special re-stock order of the MSI GS65 Stealth Thin. This special campaign is exclusive to select MSI Stores and also MSI’s Official Online Store.

The MSI GS65 Stealth Thin is a sexy thing that weighs just 1.8kg, measures a mere 17.9mm thin and sports narrow bezel for a smaller footprint. Despite its svelte silhouette, MSI somehow still managed to cram the Intel Core i7 8750H, GeForce GTX 1070 8GB GDDR5 and 512GB PCIe NMve SSD into it.

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Specifications and Pricing

GS65 Stealth Thin 8RF-098MY
GS65 Stealth Thin 8RE-099MY

CPU
Intel Core i7-8750H (6C/12T @ up to 4.1 GHz)

RAM
16GB DDR4-2400

GPU
GeForce GTX 1070 Max-Q 8GB
GTX 1060 6GB

Storage
512GB PCIe NVMe SSD

Display
15.6″ 1080p 144Hz/7ms IPS-level, 82% screen-to-body ratio, 72% NTSC coverage

Audio
2 x 2W Dynaudio (Hi-Res Audio, Nahimic 3)

Connectivity
I/O: 3 x USB 3.1 Type-A
1 x Thunderbolt (Type-C USB 3.1)
1 x HDMI 2.0
1 x mDP 1.2
1 x Mic-in, Headphone-out
Network:Killer Wireless-AC 1550i (2×2 AC)
Bluetooth 5.0

Power
82 Whr battery, 180W power adapter

Dimensions
 357.7 x 247.7 x 17.7mm

Weight
1.8 kg

Price
RM10 699
RM9699

To order your unit of the MSI GS65 Stealth Thin, you may visit the MSI Stores at BB Park, Plaza Lowyat or Digital Mall. If the physical MSI Stores are not accessible, you can order it online too at MSI’s Official Online Store. And oh, you will be also getting a MSI Dragon Figure with your MSI GS65 Stealth Thin. As usual, the while stocks last disclaimer applies, so be quick!
Pokdepinion: If I had RM10 000, this would be the laptop I would be getting!
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EZVIZ C6T RF Edition Review — The Starter Pack for Home and Small Business Security

Security is a constant concern for everyone, especially me who personally experienced a house break-in about 15 years ago. That fear stuck with me until now and I often suffer episodes of PTSD due to it. Since then, I have been crazy about gadgets that keep me and my family safe, and IP camera is something that has a unique place in my heart.
IP camera is among the first devices the coined the term “IoT” which is ahead of its time. It brings down the cost and tediousness of setting up CCTV surveillance. While an entry-level CCTV setup could cost at least RM1,000 to setup, IP camera has the advantage of not requiring a central unit, which means setting just a single unit is possible. A single unit could cost about RM50 to RM150, with physical network wire being optional.

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At this point, there are many options in the markets. While most of them function the same, the control software can be vastly different. Today, we will take a look at the EZVIZ C6T RF Edition, a starter pack that seems ready to bring a full set of security solutions with just a few simple steps and is backed up by a juggernaut of the electronic optical industry.
Who is EZVIZ?

Established in 2013, EZVIZ dedicates itself to creating a home surveillance solution that uses intelligent devices, cloud-based platforms, and AI technology.
What’s in the box

Camera
Alarm sensor, alarm remote
Power adapter
5ft Usb cable
Wall adapter sets
Guide
The camera itself

Appearance
EZVIZ C6T

The EZVIZ C6T is a dome-style surveillance camera. In simpler terms, it looks like a Pokeball. Dome-style surveillance cameras have the advantage of being more discreet in the environment, easily going undetected by a passing glance. The camera can be rotated 360° horizontal and 85° vertical.

On the front of the EZVIZ C6T, there’s the company logo and a notification light. From the picture, you might not have noticed the red notification light. The dimness of the light is most likely by design since the C6T general design direction is to be discreet.
Within the shell is 2 infrared LEDs which gives the EZVIZ C6T night vision capabilities, allowing it to record in dark environments.

At the back of the device is the power plug, which draws 5V. This means a normal USB power would be sufficient to supply power to C6T. You also have an SD card slot, which supports 128GB Class 10, and an ethernet port which is used to connect with some models of EZVIZ network video recorders (NVR). It’s worth noting that their NVR does support wireless connection, hence it is not necessary for NVR connection.

On the left and right side of the camera, there are a pair of speakers, with the right have the addition of a reset button and microphone. The speakers are used for 2-way audio communication, which is a feature in the EZVIZ app.

On the bottom of the camera is where you can find the mounting hole. Unlike a more conventional mounting mechanism, the camera mount is a screwless mounting design.

All in all, the EZVIZ C6T design is suitable for environments where monitoring and surveillance is to be carried out discreetly. This is great for places like front desks, shops, office environments or even at home.
Alarm set

The Wireless Magnetic contact, which looks likes a cut-up bean, is powered by a button battery that is hidden within. It comes with a 3M sticker to help mount the magnetic contact in place. The main function of the wireless magnetic contact is to act as a primary entry detection mechanism. Once armed, it will prime the connected camera to start recording. The magnetic contact set does not need to be installed at a perfectly vertical position as an L shape will also work.

The K2 Remote has 5 buttons; mute, empty house mode, occupy house mode and emergency. The K2 remote gives the user a very quick way to change the mode on the camera compared to the mobile app. Users can also customize the camera behaviour in each mode.

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The Camera
It is easier if you set up the camera before installing it at your desired location to avoid potentially removing it in case you run into any trouble. Setting up the C6T is pretty simple and straightforward. Once you connect the camera to power, fire up the app on your phone and wait for the app to discover the camera. Once discovered, just key in your Wi-Fi (supports 2.4 GHz only) and the app will communicate with the camera using sound signature. Once that is complete, it will be connected to your Wi-Fi and you will have full access it.

We installed our camera on top of a display cabinet. In this test, we did not opt to install it with the wall mount and instead placed it at a discreet location. The dome design does allow the camera to blend into the background. Depending on your placement of the camera, it can be hard to notice it.
Furthermore, we are testing this with the Redmi 20000mAh powerbank. Since the camera can be powered by a power bank, we would like to see if it would be a sustainable solution.

Setting up the EZVIZ C6T
The EZVIZ app UI is clean and straightforward. Upon launching the app, you will be greeted with your connected device. Tapping the device will bring you into the live feed. There are 5 buttons below the live feed; control / 360 images, 2-way audio feed, private view, snapshot, and record to phone.

The video feed is clear with no issues viewing the video feed on Wi-Fi. On 4G however, there is a clear 1 to 3 second delay which also affects the camera control. Don’t worry about it too much though as the delay is normal in all IP cameras even from different brands.
EZVIZ C6T motion tracking
The full range of rotations is beneficial as the C6T is capable of motion tracking. It allows for a wider area of surveillance and always tracks the subject in the frame. During our test, we find that the camera will track one subject and when there are more than one, it will track the subject that is easiest to detect.
Privacy mode in EZVIZ C6T
The flexibility also allows the camera to go into privacy mode by flipping the camera lens upward into the casing, covering the lens and hence no footage can be recorded. I do see this coming in handy in a housing environment such as during the day when the family is around, so the camera would only be activated at night.

With the Redmi powerbank, we were able to keep the camera running for about 26 hours. While unlikely to be practical at this range, we believe a larger capacity power bank would be more practical. This is worth exploring as some of the more strategic location to place the IP camera might not have a power plug nearby.
EZVIZ’s Cloud Storage
An IP camera is not complete without video transfer through an internet connection. While some would prefer an open-ended option, EZVIZ has a closed-ended ecosystem, where all service and solutions are solely offered by EZVIZ. While the SD storage serves as the main storage, you would want to have the footage or “evidence” in multiple locations during emergency situations. This is especially so as access to the SD footage can be denied by simply removing the SD card, which I think is what most burglars would do in a forced entry situation.
The video uploaded to EZVIZ’s server is encrypted with ISO/IEC 27001 level of encryption, with data transfer between smartphone and camera being encrypted as well. There are 2 types of packages offered for the EZVIZ cloud storage. Yes, it is not free, but compared to setting up a network video recorder, using their cloud storage solution is significantly more cost-effective with no upkeep whatsoever.

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PRO PER CAM (Local Pricing)

30-Day Playback
7-Day Playback
30-Day Playback
7-Day Playback

Monthly
Annually
Monthly
Annually
Monthly
Annually
Monthly
Annually

US Pricing
USD 15.99
USD 159.99
USD 8.99
USD 89.99

Converted Pricing
RM 69.75
RM701.42
RM39.44
RM394.75
RM28.29
RM289.99
RM16.99
RM169.99

For more information, do check out the official link here.
EZVIZ C6T RF Edition Verdict
In general, the EZVIZ C6T RF Edition offers clean video, easy setup, a full ecosystem, and a complete solution for users that are seeking a beginner package with room to expand. The cloud service provided by EZVIZ is considered reasonably priced in my opinion, since setting up an NVR unit will incur similar costs, if not more.

With the price of RM269 for the camera alone and RM99 for the Magnetic Contact, and finally RM55 for the Remote Control, the complete set will be made available soon. We do recommend EZVIZ C6T RF Edition for people that are looking for a security solution that is easy to setup while also having room to expand in the future. The great thing about buying security solutions from a reputable brand is that they will go through the extra security measure.
Check out EZVIZ’s Official Store on Shopee for their full product line up and deals!
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Razer Collaborates With CD PROJEKT RED To Release Razer Viper Ultimate Cyberpunk 2077 Edition

Razer has collaborated with CD PROJEKT RED to release the Razer Viper Ultimate Cyberpunk 2077 Edition gaming mouse. Prepare for the most anticipated game release of 2020 and own the Night City with a variation of Razer’s best-selling ambidextrous Viper Ultimate for the complete triple A experience.

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The Razer Viper Ultimate Cyberpunk 2077 Edition features Razer’s highly rated HyperSpeed technology, which delivers stable, wireless performance that is 25% faster than other wireless technology. Powered by Razer’s Focus+ Optical Sensor, you can aim and fire with deadly precision. The sensor is designed with 20,000 DPI for up to 99.6% resolution accuracy and intelligent functions.

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The mouse also comes equipped with Razer’s 2nd generation Optical Mouse Switches that offer a blistering 0.2ms response time, ensuring speed and precision for ultimate gameplay. The Razer Viper Ultimate Cyberpunk 2077 Edition weighs only 74 grams and is powered by Razer Chroma RGB. Furthermore, the mouse also comes with the Razer Chroma Mouse Charging Dock.
The Razer Viper Ultimate Cyberpunk 2077 Edition will retail for S$249.90(RM763.78) and is exclusively available on Razer’s website. There isn’t a Malaysian price as of yet but we’ll update the pricing as soon as we get word on it.
Pokdepinion: This looks absolutely beautiful. Now let’s hope that CD PROJEKT RED stops delaying the damn game and release it already.
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WhatsApp To Come With Ads Soon

According to WABetaInfo, it turns out that WhatsApp will soon show ads in the Status section, where they will appear somewhat similar to Instagram in the form of stories.
WhatsApp Soon With Ads

And I want to add: WhatsApp is already working to implement ads in the iOS app. https://t.co/eL55pu1kFR
— WABetaInfo (@WABetaInfo) September 27, 2018

Originally created to be an ad-free app, things could get really annoying with the introduction of advertisements on the platform. Despite the news, not all users will be affected, it seems.
Based from the popular WhatsApp tracker WABetaInfo has said, it seems that he has found evidence of a new version of the social media platform that will show ads in the Status section for iOS devices.

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The type of ads will be interesting though as if they implemented ad-targeting, they would need to acquire some of your personal data as in reading your personal chats. We should take into account that Facebook has bought over WhatsApp previously and they could take data that’s associated with your Facebook accounts.
As for Android users, there’s no confirmation that it will affect them as well but more likely than not, it would. Maybe it will be established in a later period.
Source: Fossbytes
Pokdepinion: Everyone hates ads… but personally, even if ads did come over to Whatsapp, I wouldn’t be annoyed as much. Reason? Well I don’t use the Status section at all. What do you think of ads coming over to WhatsApp? Would you go to another platform? Let us know in the comment section down below.
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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti appears on GPU-Z, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti with 12GB GDDR6X also reportedly on the way

We are only a few hours from the launch of the AMD Radeon RX 6000 series graphics cards, so these cards are probably pretty apt in terms of timing. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti has just appeared on GPU-Z, while details of what might be the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti was tweeted by @kopite7kimi.
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
This is probably the more legit of the two leaks, as it appeared on GPU-Z validation, instead of being just a tweet. The GeForce RTX 3060 (Ti) has also been in the rumor mill for quite some time already, because NVIDIA definitely needs something to slot in below the GeForce RTX 3070 to better capture market share.

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Speaking of which, the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is slated to sport 4864 CUDA cores, or 38 SMs. That’s eight less than the GeForce RTX 3070, which might actually allow the former card to come pretty close to NVIDIA’s $499 offering. NVIDIA will even be giving it a 256-bit memory bus connected to 8GB of GDDR6 memory.
The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti might be on a lower bin of the GA104 though, with boost clocks being set at 1665MHz. Of course, these might not be the finalized boost clocks yet, but that does seem pretty low for such a small GPU. Perhaps NVIDIA wanted to prevent it from cannibalizing the GeForce RTX 3070, although we can probably expect overclocked partner cards pushing similar levels of performance at the lower resolutions. This card is slated to slot in the sub-$400 price bracket.

The existence of this card will definitely put the GeForce RTX 3070 in a rather tight spot, with a GeForce RTX 3070 Ti also reportedly on the way, based on the GA102 GPU.
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Specs *rumored*

Cores
4864 CUDA cores
152 Tensor Cores
38 RT Cores

Clocks
Base Clock: 1410MHz
Boost Clock: 1665MHz

Memory
8GB GDDR6
256-bit memory bus

Expected price
<$499

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti
While the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti will slot in below the GeForce RTX 3070, the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti is going to sit above the GeForce RTX 3080. It is expected to pack 78 SMs for a total of 9984 CUDA cores. The GeForce RTX 3080 packs 68 SMs, while the GeForce RTX 3090 serves up 82 SMs, so the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti will end up being much closer to the GeForce RTX 3090 than the GeForce RTX 3080 it shares its name with.

Considering that the GeForce RTX 3090 is marketed as a Titan-class product from NVIDIA, it isn’t too surprising. NVIDIA has regularly put out x80 Ti products that offer significantly better value, and on occasion, better gaming performance, than their Titan series offerings. They have consistently done this to counter AMD’s new releases, regardless whether the AMD flagship cards posed a threat to their existing flagship model, probably just as a show of dominance.

Jesus. A new spec of GA102, between 3080 and 3090.
— kopite7kimi4virgil (@kopite7kimi) October 27, 2020

With that said, the upcoming GeForce RTX 3080 Ti is slated to pack just 12GB of GDDR6X fed by a 384-bit memory bus, which will limit its capabilities when it comes to memory intensive applications. In gaming, the difference shouldn’t be too noticeable at all. The spot between the GeForce RTX 3090 and GeForce RTX 3080 is a rather good one, as there’s a $800 gap between the GeForce RTX 3080 and the GeForce RTX 3090.

However what would be more interesting to see is the performance gap, as there was little difference between a well-overclocked GeForce RTX 3080 and a GeForce RTX 3090 even at 4K, so this card will most probably deliver GeForce RTX 3090 levels of performance for less money.
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Specs *rumored*

Cores
9984 CUDA cores
312 Tensor Cores
78 RT Cores

Clocks
TBA

Memory
12GB GDDR6X
384-bit memory bus

Expected price
<$1499

As usual, take all rumors with a pinch of salt. But if you don’t desperately need a new graphics card, I would definitely advise holding on to your money to wait out the barrage of options that will arrive from both AMD and NVIDIA this year.
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Pokdepinion: The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti and GeForce RTX 3080 Ti are interesting for different reasons, and that’s great news for everyone.
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OnePlus 10 will launch with a unified OS combining OxygenOS and ColorOS

OnePlus will finally be losing the only thing that separates them from OPPO: their Android skin, OxygenOS. After announcing that OxygenOS will be integrating ColorOS’s codebase a few months back, OnePlus has revealed that the upcoming OnePlus 10 will be running on a “unified and upgraded operating system” that will be shared with OPPO.

According to OnePlus’ blog post about “OnePlus 2.0”, the unified OS will be combining the strengths of OxygenOS and ColorOS, specifically the “fast and smooth, burdenless experience” of OxygenOS and the “stability and rich features” of ColorOS. The unified OS will be based on Android 12, and will be debuting on the next 2022 flagship, which would ostensibly be dubbed the OnePlus 10 series.

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I guess the writing was on the wall all this while anyway. It will be interesting what OnePlus and OPPO will call this integrated custom skin. In any case, OnePlus promises that the unified OS will still retain the “DNA of OxygenOS”, whatever that means. After launching it on the OnePlus 10, the unified OS will be rolled out to their older smartphones as well.

It will be interesting to see whether smartphone enthusiasts will swing towards getting the OPPO flagships instead of OnePlus’, since the main advantage of OnePlus devices was the clean OxygenOS, and with it now no longer available, OPPO’s designs are probably a lot more enticing, especially considering that both brands will pretty much have the same hardware anyway.
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Pokdepinion: Maybe OPPO should just absorb OnePlus into itself and delete this brand entirely. OnePlus was launched as a brand that delivers exceptional value, but that’s not something we have seen in recent years. And now without OxygenOS as a differentiating factor, they are just going to churn out OPPO devices under a different name. What’s the point?
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TM Unifi to Come With 24 Hours Service Restoration Guarantee

One of the most common complaints about the TM Unifi service is disruption. In an effort to improve their service, it will now come with a 24 hour service restoration guarantee.
TM Unifi 24 Hours Service Restoration Guarantee

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Telekom Malaysia (TM) has added a new policy where Unifi internet service disruptions must be resolved within 24 hours. This goes for both the Home and Biz service plans, and the new policy is in effect from today onwards.
To be precise, the 24 hour guarantee will only apply to internet service downtime and failure, not performance issues. It will cover both physical access, particularly the fibre network, and the TM-supplied Customer Premises Equipment such as the router and modem.
From the moment an official support ticket has been created by a customer, the 24 hour time period will begin. If TM is not able to resolve the problem within that time period, customers will be eligible for an RM50 rebate voucher for their next bill via the myunifi app.
Another limitation you need to take note of is that this service guarantee is only applicable to customers with a 100Mbps plan or higher. This means anyone using 30Mbps, Unifi Lite, Unifi Air, and mobile customers will not be eligible for it.
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Pokdepinion: It’s a step towards the right direction, with some improvements in case there are some surprising downtimes, but I do wonder if there will be a lot of rebates being given out over the course of the new year.
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Sony PS5 Redesign May Be In The Works

Time has passed relatively fast as the PlayStation 5 is now about half a year old already. However, many gamers are still struggling to get their hands on the next gen console. Now, it appears that a PS5 redesign may be in the works.
Sony PS5 Redesign May Be In The Works

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New reports have surfaced which alleged a PS5 redesign in the works. This isn’t too big of a surprise given that every PlayStation console released thus far has gone through a few redesigns at some point their life cycle.
For this particular one, it may have something to do with manufacturing and supply issues surrounding the next gen console. It’s said that the PS5 redesign will see the use of a new 6nm AMD CPU, which will be cheaper than the current CPU used for the console. More importantly, it will aid the supply issue so more consoles can be sold out in the market.
While PlayStation console redesigns typically result in a smaller or at least slimmer version of the existing console, there’s no word on exactly how the new variant will look like. We wouldn’t be surprised if they opted for the same design, but smaller in scale given how soon this is happening after the launch.
For now, the PS5 redesign is expected to go into production sometime in 2022. With that being said however, nothing is officially confirmed just yet so stay tuned for further updates on this matter.
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Pokdepinion: If the changes can help with the manufacturing situation, then I hope changed will be implemented sooner rather than later. I doubt a change in retail price will come from this but we’ll just have to wait and see for now.
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Stay Connected Even if Someone Cut Your Fiber Cable

Eight unscrupulous individuals were arrested going around cutting fiber lines in Malacca recently, causing loss to not only TM but also to users as they suffered connectivity issues. It led us to think what would be the best way to avoid experiencing downtime. And we think that what Maxis is doing makes a lot of sense.

Maxis provides an unlimited postpaid 4G backup SIM with their Maxis Fibre and Maxis Business Fibre plan that will be connected to your modem. In the event that your fiber connection goes down, the modem will automatically switch over to connect to the cellular network instead, allowing you to remain connected to the internet at all times, preventing any downtime that will affect your sanity.

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This is really quite important, as even though fiber isn’t worth nearly as much as copper, fiber is still being stolen. Or worse, just sabotaged for no good reason. During the MCO period, I think many of us got a taste of how important a solid internet connection was. When everything from entertainment to work required you to be connected to the internet, a single moment of downtime can seem like an eternity.
Online sales platforms were our only avenue for shopping as most physical stores were not allowed to operate. New business formats like Plus One 一品 are also cropping up, using Facebook Live to peddle their goods. And since the banks were not operating at full capacity during the MCO period, online banking and eWallet services were of the utmost importance.

Not to mention that we need internet for Netflix or YouTube. Cinemas were closed, so our only source of entertainment was online. Speaking of which, did you check out how to check out Netflix’s full library of shows? With most games today requiring an active online connection too, there really is no way to have fun without internet. A backup plan really comes handy, doesn’t it?
Hopefully more providers in Malaysia aside from Maxis will offer a similar redundancy option, as I am pretty sure that most of us will agree that we can’t live without an internet connection.
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Introducing Chamoji for the Apple iPhone X – Be The Furry of Your Dreams

It would seem that we are about to see the breakout of the next social trend as Chamoji for the Apple iPhone X has been launched. Things are about to get real weird, real fast.
Introducing Chamoji for the Apple iPhone X

When the Apple iPhone X was first introduced during the Apple keynote speech, we saw this rather interesting feature known as the Animoji, and it seemed to have entertained a number of people for a while now. Well, it’s time to take things to the next level and make things better… or weirder depending on where you stand with this.

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A portmanteau of the words “character” and “emoji”, Chamoji was created by the folks over at BG Bridal Gallery to kick of the Lunar New Year. Each character signifies the 12 zodiac signs in the Chinese calendar, and the Chamoji app allows you to take photos and videos with the characters of your choosing mimicking your facial expressions.
It utilizes the TrueDepth camera system found on the Apple iPhone X for the app to work properly, so sorry to say that it won’t work for now unless you have an iPhone X.
Yuki Wakiyama, Business Development Manager for BG Bridal Gallery, said:
Celebrate Chinese New Year with Chamoji! Don’t miss out or be the last to jump on the trend! BG will be continuously releasing additional unique characters soon.
According to the creators, the idea here is to allow users to freely express their feelings, and you can maximize your facial expressions without feeling constrained. You can record anything from dancing, rapping, singing and showing off your style with Chamoji.
If you have an Apple iPhone X and would like to give Chamoji a try, click here to download it, or search for Chamoji on the App Store. If you’d like to know more about it, feel free to click right here.
Pokdepinion: As if the internet wasn’t weird enough already, it’s time for things to be taken to the next level. I mean, a trend’s a trend, and I’d rather this than some of the weird  challenges going around on the internet.
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Sony Xperia 1 III up for pre-orders at RM5799 with free WF-1000XM3!

The latest flagship from Sony is now available in Malaysia, priced at RM5799. You can already pre-order the Sony Xperia 1 III on Sony Malaysia’s official store, and all pre-orders will come with a free pair of the WF-1000XM3 TWS earphones.

It is nice that Sony Malaysia decided to throw in a pair of premium earbuds to sweeten the deal, as the Sony Xperia 1 III is definitely one of the most expensive Snapdragon 888-based smartphone in the market right now. Other key specifications of the Sony Xperia 1 III include a 6.5″ 21:9 4K 120Hz OLED display, triple 12MP cameras and a headphone jack.

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However the main reason for anyone to get the Sony Xperia 1 III is definitely not for its hardware, as it is quite evidently lagging behind in that area. Instead, it is in the software aspect where Sony shines. The Xperia 1 III borrows from the Sony Alpha camera team, with features like real-time tracking, real-time eye AF and Photography Pro, to enable content creators to shoot their masterpieces with just the Xperia 1 III.
Sony Xperia 1 III Specs and Price in Malaysia

Snapdragon 888, octa-core up to 2.84GHz, 5nm
12GB RAM
256GB storage, expandable via microSD
6.5″ 4K 120Hz OLED display, 100% DCI-P3
12MP f/1.7 +12MP f/2.2 ultra-wide + 12MP f/2.3~f/2.8 70~105 mm telephoto zoom
8MP f/2.0 selfie camera
4500mAh battery
RM5799

The Sony Xperia 1 III is available for pre-order in Black and Purple.
Pokdepinion: That’s really quite insanely expensive, regardless of how much you want to take great videos and photos…
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Harry Potter: Wizards Unite AR Game; Niantic Not Abandoning Pokemon GO

Niantic has announced an AR-game called Harry Potter GO…I mean, Harry Potter: Wizards Unite. Niantic also issued an official statement on Pokemon GO.

Harry Potter: Wizards Unite AR Game

Earlier this week, Pokémon GO developer Niantic announced that they are working together with Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment and WB Games to create an augmented reality game based on the Harry Potter universe. The title will be called Harry Potter: Wizards Unite.
Fans of Pokémon GO might be wondering what this new Potter title means for future updates and additions that could come to the game.  Niantic reassured fans by saying that they’re “100% committed” to creating an ever-changing experience that’ll continue to “deepen the connection” players have with the Pokémon universe. They’ll continue building “amazing” new features going into 2018 and beyond.
Harry Potter: Wizards Unite will be available exclusively on mobile, meaning here iOS and Android The game will use the same AR technology used in previous titles from Niantic, with the most popular one here being Pokémon GO. Other details about Harry Potter: Wizards Unite are currently scarce, but we’ll probably learn more about the game in the coming months as we approach the game’s final release.
In other news, Pokémon GO just hosted a Halloween event that added some generation three monsters to the game. More Pokémon from the 3rd generation will be added to the game sometime in December 2017.
Pokémon GO was originally released on July 6th 2016, which saw the game go completely viral with virtually everyone on the internet playing it at one point or another. It also probably caused a spike in powerbank sales for…obvious reasons.. You can download it on Android and iOS devices.

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Pokdepinion: I knew they were making a similar game for Harry Potter but I legit thought they were gonna call it Harry Potter GO. Oh well, Harry Potter: Wizards Unite doesn’t sound cheesy. I bet we’re in for another cringefest when the game is out for iOS and Android, yeesh.
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Xiaomi Mi A3 may be coming to India with a Snapdragon 730 very soon

Xiaomi is going to launch a new smartphone in India very soon, and it will be powered by a Snapdragon 730 or Snapdragon 730G. This news comes as Global VP of Xiaomi teased it in a recent tweet. Given the cadence of Xiaomi’s releases, this might be the Xiaomi Mi A3, which should be running on Android One.
The Xiaomi Mi A3 is also expected to feature pretty impressive hardware this time, with a large 4000 mAh battery, triple camera setup and even an under-display fingerprint scanner. If it does have an under-display fingerprint scanner, that would necessitate an OLED panel, which makes the Xiaomi Mi A3 even more interesting.
The best bang-for-buck Android One devices in 2018.
However I believe the most interesting specification would be the Snapdragon 730 chipset, as it should also mean that Xiaomi will be targeting a higher price point than they did with the Xiaomi Mi A2. The Snapdragon 730 is Qualcomm’s “premium mid-range” chipset, so we don’t really expect it to be all that affordable.

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The Xiaomi Mi A3 should also be available as the Mi 7X or Mi 8X in China with MIUI out of the box. Usually the MIUI variant launches first in China, so stay tuned for more updates about the Mi A3!
Pokdepinion: I wonder if Xiaomi will be able to impress us even more after the amazing pricing for the Xiaomi Mi A2!
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When We Can Expect the Genshin Impact 1.6 Livestream

After numerous leaks have surfaced online, many gamers have grown anxious to see when the official Genshin Impact 1.6 livestream will pop up. New leaks have surfaced which reveals when we can expect it to happen, and it’s taking place soon.
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According to notable leaker Zeniet, the Genshin Impact 1.6 livestream will be happening on the 28th May 2021 at about 8 AM ET / 5 AM PT / 8PM GMT+8. This information is based on their previous 1.5 livestream along with the fact that it needs to happen by the end of the month.
For those of you who aren’t aware, there will be quite a bit of new things to expect. For starters, there will be new Summer Skins for Jean and Barbara, with pictures of both already surfaced online. There may be more for other characters but that is still not confirmed yet at this point in time.
Apart form that, we may be getting a new playable region consisting of a number of islands and a new character in the form of Kazuha. miHoYo may still have a few tricks up their sleeves so we will just have to wait for the Genshin Impact 1.6 livestream to find out what’s actually coming to the game.
Genshin Impact is currently available for free on the PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, PC, Android, and iOS. A Nintendo Switch port is expected to launch sometime later this year.
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Pokdepinion: This will be a good way to know what’s confirmed to be coming as part of the upcoming major update. I don’t expect every single thing mentioned in leaks to be included as they may want to save it for a future update or take more time to refine it. Either way, I look forward to it.
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Samsung Galaxy A33, A53 And A73 Up For Pre-order Now With RM549 Worth Of Free Gifts

Announced last week at Samsung’s Galaxy Event, the Samsung Galaxy A33, Galaxy A53 and Galaxy A73 can now be pre-ordered. The Galaxy A53 can be pre-ordered from 21st March until 25th March while the Galaxy A33 and Galaxy A73 can be pre-ordered from 21st March until 13th April.
Pre-order the Samsung Galaxy A33, Galaxy A53 and Galaxy A73 now

Below are the prices and exclusive gifts for the Samsung Galaxy A33, Galaxy A53 and Galaxy A73:

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Samsung Galaxy A33 has a retail price of RM1,499 with a pre-order gift of a Samsung Galaxy Fit2 worth RM179. The pre-order period is from 21st March until 13th April.
Samsung Galaxy A53 has a retail price of RM1,849 with a pre-order gift of a Samsung Galaxy Buds Live worth RM549. The pre-order period is from 21st March until 25th March.
Samsung Galaxy A73 has a retail price of RM2,099 with a pre-order gift of a Samsung Galaxy Buds Live worth RM549. The pre-order period is from 21st March until 13th April.

The Galaxy A series is available for pre-order at Samsung Experience Stores, Samsung Authorized Partners, and the Samsung Malaysia Online Store. Please visit here for more information on the pre-order offers, as well as to pre-order the Galaxy A33 and Galaxy A53 devices. The Galaxy A73 will be available for pre-order in stores on 21st March, and online on 30th March.
Read more on the new Samsung A Series smartphones right here. Stay tuned for our review of the devices in the future.
Pokdepinion: I really like the previous A Series smartphones. I am currently using the Samsung Galaxy A52 as my daily driver and it is a really great device. Curious to see if the newer A Series are as good as its predecessors.
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Yoodo delivers customizable mobile plans; take what you want, skip what you don’t!

Data plans have always been a case of compromise. You may not need a lot of data but need unlimited calls to stay in touch, so you will have to get a plan that offers unlimited calls, which usually comes with a pretty decent amount of data as well. This means you will have to pay more for services you don’t use. With Yoodo by Celcom, you won’t have to face that issue anymore.

Yoodo claims to offer Malaysia’s first customizable mobile services. Unlike other telcos where you pick your pre-configured plan, you design your own plan with Yoodo. You are in control of the amount of data, calls and texts with up to 1000 possible combinations. You can purchase add-ons or set the plan to auto-renew at any time. You are no longer bound by prepaid or contract systems.

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A free Yoodo SIM can be ordered via the Yoodo app on the Apple Store or Play Store, and the SIM will be delivered to you FOC as well. If you opt for the Express Delivery option, you will have to shell out RM15 for the SIM to be delivered within 2 hours. This option is also only available in the Klang Valley. The SIM activation can be done via the app, with your IC or passport and facial recognition.
The goal of Yoodo is to deliver a unique personalized data plan that can be changed at a moment’s notice to suit each user’s usage patterns.
Pokdepinion: I am a sucker for customization. I think I will be signing up for a free SIM soon!
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There’s more to the Mi Note 10’s cameras than just good photos

In our review of the Mi Note 10, we mainly focused on the photography aspect of it. We also delved deeper into the camera hardware, mainly on how they contribute to better stills. What about video though? Well, you are in for a treat with the Mi Note 10. Here are three features that will make videos a breeze with the Mi Note 10.
1. Vlog mode — Insta-ready videos instantly

Anyone who has ever made videos would know how tedious it is to shoot footage, color grade, find the appropriate music, splice them together… all just to share some of your happiness with your friends. With the Mi Note 10’s Vlog mode, you may never need to do manual video editing for short videos anymore.

Basically what vlog mode does is give you seven presets, each with their own transition effects, background music and a set number of clips it will combine to create a video. There’s Dreams, Activities, Rhythm, Stop motion, Holidays, Travel and Memories, each letting you capture and share the moment without going through hours of editing. Before shooting the vlog, you will get to see a sample, all of which seems to be shot by some insta boyfriend lucky enough to own a Mi Note 10 and not have to edit the videos themselves. And oh, you won’t have to deal with the hassle of looking for suitable non-copyright music as the multiple presets give you different background music to set the mood for the clips.

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All you need to do is to frame your shot, and the Mi Note 10 will do the rest. The videos are very dynamic and technically all you need to do is stand still with your subject in your viewfinder and let the software do its magic. With all the video editing done by the software itself, you would be saving a lot of time and still pull off awesome vlogs to share on social media.
2. Optical Image Stabilization
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One of the hardware features that Xiaomi baked into the Mi Note 10 to up your video game is optical image stabilization, or OIS. It is as important for photos as it is for videos. For photos, you would find taking photos much easier, with you being able to take clear, shake-free shots single-handedly, literally.

Xiaomi equipped the Mi Note 10 with dual OIS system, with both the primary 108MP camera and 5x telephoto camera sporting optical stabilization. OIS also enables you to use a slower shutter speed when taking shots, which also means you can turn the ISO down, resulting in better low-light capabilities. You can live without OIS for stills, although taking sharp images won’t nearly be as effortless, and downright difficult when it comes to the 5x telephoto lens.

It’s however another matter altogether for videos. For photos, holding your breath, selecting a faster shutter speed will help when taking a good shot. But that’s not possible with videos as the shutter speed is often set by the frame rate you are shooting at. Combine that with your movements during the video and it could turn out horribly like something straight out of the Blair Witch Project. With OIS, you will get better stabilized footage without having to worry about losing field of view and such.
3. ShootSteady mode — hybrid stabilization

Taking it a step further is the ShootSteady mode. It’s software-based stabilization, combining the input from the multitude of sensors with the ultra-wide angle camera on the Mi Note 10. The wide field-of-view is cropped in, giving plenty of spare sensor area around the edges to compensate for your motion. It’s an effective method, and with the solid 20MP f/2.2 ultra-wide angle camera, you won’t be losing out on quality nearly as much as some of the competition do.
This mode enables you to obtain superior stabilization without having to carry additional gear like gimbals when you are out shooting videos.

For a comparison of the different modes, you can check out the video above where I pit the Mi Note 10’s video output with OIS on and off as well as in ShootSteady mode. It’s taken at a brisk walk with no attempt to soften the blow of my heel on the floor.
The ideal videography smartphone too?

The Xiaomi Mi Note 10 is clearly a tool for photographers and videographers alike. It’s well equipped with all the features you need and want in a camera, and has both the software and hardware to deliver the experience.
For RM2099, there are few smartphones that offer such a strong package for videos in this price range. You can get the Mi Note 10 series on Lazada and Shopee via the following links:
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Latest ROG Gaming Laptops With Intel 9th Gen Processor’s Price Revealed — Starts From RM3,499!

The folks at ROG Malaysia has revealed details as well as pricing of their latest gaming laptops with the latest 9th Gen Intel processors, which includes the ROG Strix G, ROG Strix SCAR III and HERO III, ROG Zephyrus, and finally the ROG Chimera G703.
ROG Strix G
ROG Strix G
Starting it off is the ROG Strix G, where it comes with up to an Intel Core i7-9750H processor. There’s the option of either 4GB or 8GB of DDR4 2666Mhz RAM and it comes with 512GB M.2 SSD. Screen wise, it is offered in 15.6″ and 17.3″ respectively, with the option of going up to 144Hz refresh rate. You can choose from a GTX 1050, GTX 1650, and GTX 1660Ti cards for your graphics. Coming to the market in mid-June, the ROG Strix G’s price starts from RM3,499 while the highest spec will cost you RM5,799.
ROG Strix Scar III
ROG Strix Scar III

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There’s two variants for the ROG Strix Scar III, where the biggest difference is the display size as well as the graphics card. It is powered by an Intel Core i7-9750H and also comes with 16GB of DDR4 RAM. There’s the PCIe NVMe 512GB SSD stored inside. For the the 17.3″ model, it comes with a 144Hz refresh rate as well as GeForce RTX 2060 graphics. As for the smaller 15.6″ variant, it offers a faster 240Hz rate and a better RTX 2070 card. The smaller variant also comes bundled with an ROG BackPack as well as the ROG Gladius gaming mouse where else the 17.3″ version only gets you the bag. Coming at the end of June 2019, you can get it at RM6,999 for the 17.3″ variant and RM7,999 for the 15.6″ version.
ROG Strix Hero III
ROG Strix Hero III
Up next is the ROG Strix Hero III, which can be considered as a lower spec gaming laptop when compared to the ROG Strix Scar III. Despite that, it also comes with an Intel Core i7-9750H cpu and packs 16GB DRR4 RAM. It also comes with the 512GB M.2 SSD and packs RTX 2060 graphics inside. The difference between the two laptops is the display, where the Strix Hero III sports a 15.6″ IPS display that offers 144Hz refresh rate. Also coming at the end of June 2019, the ROG Strix Hero III which also comes bundled with an ROG BackPack will be available at RM6,699.
ROG Zephyrus S & Zephyrus M
ROG Zephyrus S GX701
Joining the list is the ROG Zephyrus S and ROG Zephyrus M laptops. They both come with an Intel Core i7-9750H chip and packs up to 16GB of on-board RAM with the addition of another 16GB (optional). The Zephyrus M comes with 512GB NVMe SSD, while the Zephyrus S starts at the same storage, with the option of a higher 1TB variant.
ROG Zephyrus M GU502G
Screen wise, it starts from 15.6″ and up to 16.3″, with the option to go as high as 240Hz refresh rate on the ROG Zephyrus S. In terms of graphics, you can get the Zephyrus S up to RTX 2080, where else the Zephyrus M is available with a GTX 1660Ti. The ROG Zephyrus M is priced at RM6,299 and the Zephyrus S’ price starts from RM8,699. Its highest variant will cost you RM15,999. Both laptops will be available at the end of June 2019.
ROG Chimera G703
ROG Chimera G703
Last but not least we have the ROG Chimera G703, the powerhouse out of all the laptops on the list. It packs an Intel Core i9-9980HK processor that coupled with 16GB DDR4 RAM. For storage, it comes with 512GB of PCIe G3x4 NVMe M.2 SSD (Raid 0). It sports a 17.3″ FHD IPS display that offers 144Hz and features RTX 2080 graphics. This bad boy right here is bundled together with an ROG BackPack, ROG Gladius mouse, and ROG Headset, is priced at RM19,999 and it is now available in the country.
Pokdepinion: For me personally, I’d go for either the Zephyrus S or M, just for portability. It’s nice to have your laptop to pack a punch while also being light.
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Apple iPhone 14 Leaked Prices Show Notable Price Hikes

Apple iPhone 14 Leaked Prices

New alleged leaks if the Apple iPhone 14 prices have surfaced online. It was mentioned that Apple could be ditching their suppliers in China for the front camera in favour of the LG Innotek. This will result in the cost of the front camera to triple, which will likely be bourne by the customers.
Then it was mentioned that the Apple iPhone 14 is expected to improve their variable refresh rates, moving from 10Hz minimum to 1Hz minimum, which will result in improved battery life but also increase the manufacturing cost. This information came from Ross Young, Apple Insider and CEO of Display Supply Chain Consultants (DSCC).

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As for how the prices of the upcoming devices will be live, the iPhone 14 Pro and Pro Max model is said to cost USD $100 more than its predecessors while the Max, which is expected to replace the mini, will cost USD $200 more. As for the base model, price would only be a minimal difference as there isn’t much upgrades from its predecessor.
For now, do take this information with a grain of salt since nothing has been officially confirmed, even if the sources are reputable. We will report more on this as soon as information becomes available so stay tuned.
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Pokdepinion: This may not be the one with USB-C but I still look forward to seeing improvements in the camera departments, especially in terms of video.
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Celebrating 20 Years of Final Fantasy VII with Kingdom Hearts 3

It’s been 20 years since Final Fantasy VII came, and Kingdom Hearts 3’s newest screenshot pays homage to it.
Many of you are excited for the remake of Final Fantasy VII as well as Kingdom Hearts 3. Final Fantasy VII had its 20th anniversary celebration recently, and a new Kingdom Hearts 3 screenshot pays homage to the classic J-RPG.

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New Kingdom Hearts 3 Screenshot

To commemorate the 20th anniversary of Final Fantasy VII, Square Enix shared a very special picture on Twitter. In the tweet is a brand new screenshot of Kingdom Hearts 3, styled after Final Fantasy VII’s historical key artwork.
For a better reference, check out the Final Fantasy VII artwork that was being mimicked below here:

Pretty cool, isn’t it? It’s amazing to think such an amazing game came out 2 decades ago. That’s a pretty long time but the game has stood the test of time as it’s still a pretty fun game to play today.
In other news, the Final Fantasy VII remake still does not have an official release date yet. It is still expected to have an episodic format, as seen in in Telltale Games. The developer noted before that it would be easier to release it this way as development for the game will take a long time, and they are aware that fans are very anxious to get their hands on the game.
One thing’s for sure, it will be coming to the PlayStation 4. If you want to see the original tweet by Square Enix, check it out just below here:Square

#_KH #FFVII20th pic.twitter.com/D90CvP0duv
— キングダム ハーツ (@_KINGDOMHEARTS) January 31, 2017

Pokdepinion: Final Fantasy VII is one of the most memorable games from my childhood. Personally, I fear that the remake might spoil the game. I don’t fear the episodic content thing, just that having to re-do a game that’s already great to begin with sounds like a recipe for disaster. For now, I’m looking forward to Kingdom Hearts 3 more than the remake.
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U Mobile Users Get Free Live Streams – Stream Malaysia’s Biggest DotA 2 League!

U Mobile announce today that their users will be able to enjoy free live streaming of selected games from the Group Stages of the Malaysia Esports League (MESL) from this 21 October 2017 to 21 January 2018.
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To enjoy the live streams, U Mobile would need to tune into Astro eGG on the Astro Go app with Video-Onz, the telco’s service that offers free unlimited date for video streaming.
MESL’s official streaming partner, Twitch.TV, will be streaming live all the games throughout the Group Stages in high definition. U Mobile can take advantage and enjoy the games live or watch it any time after the games are over on the Twitch mobile application with U Mobile’s internet.

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For more information on MESL or basically the schedule of the Group Stages of the tournament, you can check out their website right here (at of the moment of this writing, 9.04 PM, the website is doing some maintenance, so you might have to wait a bit on that until they get it done)
Pokdepinion: Well when it’s free, better utilize it, I’d say. Pretty sure that there are a lot of DotA 2 fans who would like these kinds of services. Are you excited on the MESL?
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