Forget the NES Classic, The RetroEngine Sigma Can Play Retro Games from 28 Different Consoles

It looks like we’re heading into a retro console downsizing trend. First with the NES Classic and now with the RetroEngine Sigma.
Not too long ago, we saw the re-release of the Nintendo Entertainment System. This time though, it’s a lot smaller than we remembered. It’s fun to see a piece of our childhood being reborn in today’s modern world but that doesn’t seem to be the end of it.
Over at Indiegogo, a crowdfunding project is running for a videogame console. This videogame console is said to give consumers a better value-for-money purchase compared to the NES Classic. It is known as the RetroEngine Sigma.

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RetroEngine Sigma: A Fun-sized Videogame Console

For most people who have the sudden need of playing some good ol’ classics, they’ll resort to using emulators and downloading ROMs. With the NES Classic, you actually get to play old NES games on a standalone hardware. The downside is that it’s only limited to 30 games.

With the RetroEngine Sigma, you can play games from over 28 videogame systems, and it’s pretty easy to setup too. Since the tiny console doesn’t have a keyboard of its own, users instead connect to it over Wi-Fi using an app on a smartphone or tablet where they can choose what software to install.

You can connect the RetroEngine Sigma to your displays via HDMI. It also has 2 programmable buttons on the console so you can feel free to get creative with that if you wish.

The console itself has 2 USB ports but if that’s not enough, you can actually connect a whole USB hub to it. With the use of a USB OTG cable like you see above here, you can get even more USB ports in.
You can also use a Bluetooth USB dongle on the RetroEngine Sigma, which gives you a lot more freedom on what you wanna do. For instance, you can connect any Bluetooth-enabled videogame controller on it, like the PlayStation 3’s DualShock 3 controller for example.

What is perhaps the biggest surprise of the console, you can actually turn it into a mini computer. A mini computer that is a 4K-capable media center. Just connect any USB keyboard and mouse and use it as you please. You can even omit the keyboard and use your smartphone as a keyboard instead.
The Sigma will ship with 15 preinstalled, branded games that are playable out of the box. We will reveal the individual titles over the course of the campaign. In addition, our Plug’n Play installer gives you the choice to download, configure and install additional emulators from public sources and repositories, controlled by your smartphone or tablet.
Early backers of the project on Indiegogo are able to nab this for themselves for as little as USD $50 (RM223.93). If you’re interested in the device now, you can actually get it for below USD $100 still unless you’re opting for the sets, which are superbly pricey.
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Pokdepinion: Getting the RetroEngine Sigma just to play some old PlayStation and Nintendo 64 games is very appealing. Not to mention that there are games from other consoles that you can play on this as well. It’s a pretty good buy if you’re looking for a trip down memory lane.
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Digi Launches New altHR App For Malaysian Companies

The folks at Digi has today launched altHR, a new app that helps Malaysian companies digitalise HR process as well as better ’employee empowerment’ and engagement.
Digi launches altHR app
altHR comes with features such as digital sales Kits, contact-less time tracking, paperless leave and expense management, where they aim to solve the problem of digitalisation of company processes that is still found in small and medium enterprises.
With the altHR app, employees are able to easily apply for leave, make and approve claims, submit travel requests, access important documents such as payslips and handbooks, as well as get updates on the company’s latest news and announcement.

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Here’s what Digi’s Chief Digital Officer, Praveen Rajan had to say about the app launch:
As part of our own digital transformation, we needed a solution to enhance our employee experience and improve our HR operations, but after an endless search for the ‘perfect’ HR solution, we decided to build our own, and it has totally transformed the way we manage our HR processes. It turned out to be so effective that we continued improving it with the aim of creating more than just a digital HR solution, but an app that also empowers all other aspects of a businessPraveen Rajan, Digi Chief Digital Officer
They’ve revealed that the app’s roadmap includes incorporating crucial, revenue-generating components of businesses, such as business development, retail management, and more for modern business owners to manage cost.
Aside from that, they are introducing features such as services, sales kit, and time tracking to help SMEs adjust to the ‘new normal’.
If you are a Malaysian SME, you can sign up for the app right here. The altHR app is free for all companies for their first 50 employees until the end of the year, 31st of December 2020.
Pokdepinion: You might want to check the app out if you have a small to medium business going on. It’s nice to see that Digi is making the app free until the end of the year.
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Nokia is Suing OPPO for Patent Infringement

It’s normal for companies to do their best to protect their own intellectual property. After all, other businesses might take advantage of them in order to profit. Recently, we learned that Nokia will be suing OPPO in 4 different countries for patent infringement.
Nokia Suing OPPO for Patent Infringement

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Nokia has been in the mobile phone business for a very long time, so it’s not a surprise to see them holding a good number of patents and license it to other companies. After all, they need to protect their intellectual property from people and businesses who would use them without permission.
With that in mind, Nokia has sued OPPO in four countries; England, France, Germany, and India. The reason for this is said to be patent infringement. This comes after OPPO refused to renew a licensing agreement which will allow them to make use of certain patents, which was previously signed back in 2018. They will be using the same legal teams that won their patent lawsuit against Lenovo and Daimler previously.
We have been negotiating the renewal of our patent licensing agreement with OPPO but unfortunately they have rejected our fair and reasonable offers. Litigation is always our last resort and we have offered to enter into independent and neutral arbitration to amicably resolve the matter. We still believe this would be the most constructive way forward.
Nokia
OPPO is said to be surprised by the matter and accused the Finnish company of dishonoring the patent licensing under fair, reasonable, and non-discriminatory (FRAND) terms. It’s worth pointing out that this issue isn’t related to the OZO Audio Technology that OPPO has used for several of their smartphones, most notably the Find X and Reno series. The patents in question have not been disclosed.
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Pokdepinion: This sounds like it might be a long and drawn-out legal battle between the two companies. One thing’s for sure, there is definitely a heck of a lot of money at stake here.
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Nintendo Once Turned Down Kanye West on Game Collaboration Project

Nintendo has worked with a number of notable figures over the years, with Apple considered to be one of the biggest surprises there. However, did you know that a Kanye West collaboration could have happened previously? If you didn’t know, you’re going to be in for a treat with this one.
Nintendo Turned Down Kanye West

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— Reggie Fils-Aime (@Reggie) December 30, 2020

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According to former Nintendo of America President, Reggie Fils-Aime, Kanye West previously approached him at E3 some years back to collaborate on a game project. This information came from a podcast with gaming journalist Harold Goldberg, Talking Games with Reggie and Harold. For those of you who aren’t aware, the podcast series consists of seven “fundraising podcasts” for non-profit organization New York Videogame Critics Circle.
The podcast episode details Kanye West coming to the Nintendo booth at E3 and talked with Shigeru Miyamoto. He then requested to meet with Reggie Fils-Aime, which led to a conversation that also included Kanye’s wife, Kim Kardashian, on a potential collaboration.
Part of it was talking about what he w as up to, he was experimenting with a piece of video game content; he wanted reactions to it. He comes out and says, ‘I want to work with Nintendo.’ We had so many different projects at Nintendo going on, the possibility of doing something with Kanye just wasn’t there, and so I had to find a way to politely decline this opportunity to work with him.
I told him, ‘Kanye, you don’t want to work with us because we’re tough, we’re hard. All we do is push for the very best content. We would not be the type of partner you would want to work with.’ And he looks at me and says, ‘Reggie, you’re exactly the type of partner I want because of that reason!’ It’s like, ‘Oh my gosh.’
Reggie Fils-Aime
If you were hoping that such a project would come to reality, that’s where I bring bad news. It doesn’t seem that it’s likely to happen anytime soon. While I wouldn’t say it’s impossible, it’s best not to put your hopes up for this one.
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Pokdepinion: Given how eccentric the man is, I’m not surprised he approached Nintendo on doing some work together.
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Apple introduces three new iPhones — pricing starts from just $749!

The new iPhones come with a pretty nice list of upgrades, and here are what we think are probably some of the highlights of the launch.
New camera

The highlight feature of this trio has to be the new camera setup. In a move that brings it up to parity with the leader of bokeh enhancement, HUAWEI, Apple users can finally adjust the background blurring to their tastes, after the shot is taken. And interestingly, Apple doesn’t even need dual cameras to do this now. It is available on the single camera iPhone XR too. Not sure if they will bring it to the iPhone 8 though, as they did mention that this is enabled by their new A12 Bionic’s ISP and neural processing prowess.

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The front camera is also upgraded, and it can now use the IR camera for depth detection. It is supposed to help with better selfies, but iPhone users are always very proud of the selfie quality on their smartphones anyway.
New chipset

Speaking of the A12 Bionic, this is a pretty interesting little chipset here. It is the first 7nm chipset to the market, and uses a hexa-core configuration. It comprises of two high performance cores and four efficient cores, with the performance cores delivering up to 15% better performance. The CPU cores use up to 50% less power than those in the A11 Bionic too, promising better battery life.

The new 4-core GPU is claimed to be 50% faster, capable of delivering console-grade gaming experiences. For those who love AI, the A12 Bionic also packs a new 8-core Neural Engine which can do dedicated machine learning. CoreML is 9x faster on the A12 Bionic, while consuming just 1/10th the energy it did on the A11 Bionic. Truly amazing stuff.
Battery life is also improved. Not by much, as the iPhone XS claims a meager 30 minutes more battery life, while the iPhone XS Max goes for 1 hour 30 minutes longer. For some reason, the iPhone XR is compared to the iPhone 8 Plus, and it does an hour and a half more.
Dual SIM support… Finally

The new iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max and iPhone XR will all support dual SIM. It’s not entirely straightforward though. Apparently, only China will get the variant with two nanoSIM slots. The rest of the world will have to live with a eSIM + nanoSIM configuration. We are actually seeing carriers pick up eSIM support, so the new iPhones will only accelerate adoption.
New screen sizes

Now onto the major difference between the three newly announced iPhones. For starters, the iPhone XS features the same 5.8″ OLED Super Retina display featured on the iPhone X. Same resolution, same HDR10 support, all the bells and whistles. The iPhone XS Max amps up on the size, bringing the display to 6.5″ but keeps the same 458 PPI the iPhone XS has. Meanwhile the more affordable iPhone XR comes with an LCD display with the classic Retina pixel density of 326 PPI. The FaceID system which is in the notch above the screen is also supposed to be faster, but Apple didn’t state any solid numbers for this.
More affordable?

How much more affordable? The iPhone XR starts at $749 (~RM3,100.79) for the 64GB variant, while the iPhone XS starts at $999 (~RM4135.76). The larger iPhone XS Max starts at a lofty $1099 (~RM4549.75) for the same capacity, so I would say it’s pretty affordable. The iPhone XS duo will come in the standard black and white colors and a new gold option, while the iPhone XR will be available in 6 different shades. For those multimedia hoarders out there the iPhone XR is capped at 256GB, while the iPhone XS and XS Max go up to 512GB.
Availability vary by region, with pre-orders of the iPhone XS duo starting tomorrow and availability a week later. The iPhone XR will come later, with pre-orders starting 19th October, and shipping to commence a week later.

And oh, there is a red iPhone XR.
Pokdepinion: I think the iPhone XR is going to sell really well. It doesn’t really lose out on too many features available in the iPhone XS, but it comes with a much lower price tag.
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GIGABYTE Radeon RX 5500 XT cards starts from RM1029

The AMD Radeon RX 5500 XT are pretty efficient GPUs, but if you want to go all out, the GIGABYTE Radeon RX 5500 XT might be one of your best choices. GIGABYTE is probably the only OEM to bring a triple fan design to their Radeon RX 5500 XT GAMING OC custom card.
GIGABYTE Radeon RX 5500 XT GAMING OC
While the Radeon RX 5500 XT may not need such overkill cooling, the GAMING OC variant comes with three 80 mm fans, while the OC variant packs two 90 mm fans. GIGABYTE equipped both cards with fans that spin in alternate directions to reduce turbulence and increase the airflow actually going through the fins of the heatsink. Last but not least, the Radeon RX 5500 XT GAMING OC also comes with customizable RGB Fusion 2.0 accents.
GIGABYTE Radeon RX 5500 XT OC
GIGABYTE will be shipping the cards with a mild factory overclock, with the specifications of the cards as follows:

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Radeon RX 5500 XT GAMING OCRADEON RX 5500 XT OCBoost Clock1845 MHz1845 MHzGame Clock1737 MHZ (+20 MHz)1733 MHz (+16 MHz)Base Clock1685 MHz (+78 MHz)1647 MHz (+40 MHz)Memory8GB GDDR6 14 Gbps, 128-bit bus8GB GDDR6 14 Gbps, 128-bit busDimensions281 x 115 x 40 mm225 x 119 x 40 mmPriceRM1119RM1029

Both cards are now available at retailers nationwide.
Pokdepinion: Probably needs more RGB.
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Visit the HUAWEI nova series Roadshow at Mid Valley Megamall — up to 700 units of merchandise to be taken home!

Go visit HUAWEI at their nova series Roadshow in East Atrium, Mid Valley Megamall, and get ready to walk away with special promotions and prizes. HUAWEI has prepared over 700 units of exclusive HUAWEI merchandise, all of which will be up for grabs by loyal HUAWEI fans.

HUAWEI fans who want some HUAWEI merchandise to call theirs can get a chance to spin a lucky wheel. All you have to do is spend money at the HUAWEI booth to get a chance to spin the wheel once, and see what you get. If you spend above RM1400, you can spin the wheel twice for two chances!

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Meanwhile, travel bags and 8GB USB drives will be given out with every purchase of the HUAWEI nova 2i and HUAWEI 2 lite smartphones at the booth. HUAWEI will also have balloons for you to relive your fun moments at the booth.
For those who want to try out the nova series, you can do so at the booth too, and get yourself a nice photo sleeve to keep the memories. For more information please visit HUAWEI’s website at http://consumer.huawei.com or
HUAWEI’s official Facebook page www.facebook.com/HUAWEIMobileMY.
Pokdepinion: If you want the nova 2i, do get it at the roadshow for cool merchandise, and with the reduced price after recent price cut on the nova 2i!
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Thinking Of Leaving LastPass? Here Are Some Alternative Password Managers You Can Try

LastPass is one of the most popular password managers out there, however, their recent policy change has seen a lot of people move to other more viable alternatives. Here’s a summary of what these controversial policy changes are and what they affect.
Starting from 16 March, free LastPass user will be restricted access to one device type only. This means that if the user chooses mobile as their main device type then they will be locked out of accessing LastPass on PC and vice versa. This change essentially forces LastPass users to either subscribe (at a cheaper promo price) to continue using the password manager on both mobile and PC. Free users will still have access to all of LastPass’ features though except that it can only be used on the user’s chosen device type.
Safe to say that not a lot of people appreciate LastPass’ sudden and drastic changes (me included) with many opting to port out and seek other password managers. If you yourself are looking to do so, here’s a list of some of the best alternatives you can try.

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Bitwarden

Bitwarden is an open-source password manager and is easily the best overall alternative on this list. It features everything LastPass offers all for free. You can sync your passwords and usernames across a multitude of supported device platforms. Some of these features include data encryption, a password generator as well as two-step verification. There is even an option for biometric unlocking if you choose to go that route. Bitwarden claims that the data is sealed with AES-256 bit encryption, salted hashing, and PBKDF2 SHA-256.
Among the platforms supported by Bitwarden are Windows, Mac, Linux, Android, and iOS. You can either download the programme on your desktop or just enable the password manager through a browser extension.
Bitwarden is completely free although they do have a premium option that costs just USD10 (RM40.55) annually and gives users access to more advanced features such as 1GB of encrypted file storage, advanced two-step verification options via YubiKey, U2F, Duo and many others.
Dashlane

Dashlane is one of the more popular options on the market right now and has both free and premium offerings. The best part about this password manager is that its premium plan offers not just what you’d expect from a standard password manager as it offers a free VPN service as well as Dark Web Monitoring and alerts. This means that if any of your passwords are stolen Dashlane will be able to detect it and notify you.
Dashlane comes with cross-platform support on Windows, Mac, iOS, and Android. Some of the features offered in the free version include autofill, personalised security alerts two-step verification and more.
Unfortunately, the free version of Dashlane can only store 50 passwords and is limited to only one device per account. However, this particular password manager will appeal more to those who are willing to pay for a subscription as the premium version offers everything LastPass does and so much more. Dashlane’s premium plan will set you back USD3.33 (RM13.50) or USD39.99 (RM162.18).
NordPass

NordPass is a password manager developed by the same people behind the popular VPN service NordVPN and is available across many platforms such as iOS, Android, Mac, Linux and Windows. It also has both free and premium offerings.
The free version of NordPass allows users to store unlimited passwords which you can sync across all your devices. The only downside to the free version of NordPass is that there can only be one active device at a single time. Despite this, you are not technically limited to just one device type as you will have to constantly log out of one device in order to use NordPass on another device.
The premium version of NordPass will cost you just USD2.49 (RM10.10) per month which will remove the one device at a time limitation as well as provide other features such as enabling 6 active devices, secure item sharing, a data breach scanner and many other features.
Sticky Password

Sticky Password is a free password manager that is available on many platforms including Mac, iOS, Android, and Windows. It features both a free version as well as a paid version with the free version offering unlimited password and username storage as well as two-step verification. The downside to this is that the free version of Sticky Password does not sync stored data across all devices. This means that whatever passwords you have stored in one device cannot be accessed from another device.
Users will only be able to sync their usernames and passwords across devices when they subscribe to the premium version which will cost USD29.99 (RM121.62) per year or a lifetime subscription of USD199.99 (RM811.06). Another interesting fact about the premium version is that the Sticky Password developers will donate a part of the premium fees to saving manatees.

Sticky Password also says that their data is AES‑256 encrypted with PBKDF2 to provide the strongest protection.
Built-in Browser Password Managers
Browser password managers are probably the easiest and the most straightforward options you can get right now. While they’re not as feature-rich as some of the other password managers on this list but they do get the job done. All that’s needed is for users to sign-in to their accounts on each browser and their passwords are synced and can be accessed on all their devices.

Google Password Manager is the most common one as it can sync your Android device’s usernames and passwords together with your PC usernames and passwords through the Chrome browser. Google Password Manager can also suggest strong passwords and autofill for each site. This password manager also features Google Password Checkup which will notify its users if their passwords have been compromised.

Mozilla Firefox also has its own password manager too called Firefox Lockwise that stores and syncs your usernames and passwords across all other devices through the Firefox browser. Firefox Lockwise features advanced security options such as more advanced methods of accessing passwords and usernames, a passwords generator as well as security alerts when your passwords have been compromised.

Apple devices have their own password manager too called iCloud Keychain. Users will be able to store usernames and passwords on iCloud Keychain which an autofill function. This password manager can also be used on Windows via the iCloud Passwords extension on Google Chrome.
While built-in browser password managers are convenient as it requires almost no other software to work, it is still limited to that particular browser with no cross-browser support. So at the end of the day, you will still need a separate, external password manager in order to access passwords across multiple browsers.
Before you leave LastPass, you might want to export your data first
If you choose to leave LastPass for any of the password managers listed above, you might want to export all of your data first. Not only will this make your life so much easier, rather than to re-enter all of your passwords one by one, it is also quite easy to do. The data will be exported into a CSV file which in turn can be imported by a lot of other password managers. Here’s how to do it:

Login to your LastPass account on your desktop (this can’t be done on mobile).
Select the Advanced option on the left-hand side and click on the Export option.
Enter your username and master password.
Copy all your LastPass data from the newly opened window.
Paste all data to Excel and save it as a CSV file.

After you’ve done this, follow your selected password manager’s instruction on how to import this data. After you’re done importing, you should be ready to go!
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Acer Aspire 3 and Aspire 5 Refreshed with 10th Gen Intel Comet Lake CPU

The folks over at Acer Malaysia have announced that they have refreshed their latest Acer Aspire 3 and Aspire 5 laptops. Moving forward, they will now be powered by the 10th Gen Intel Comet Lake CPU. For a clearer look at the specifications, check it out right below here:
Acer Aspire 5 Specifications

CPU
Intel Core i3-10110U / i5-10210U / i7-10510U

RAM
4GB DDR4 (Upgradable to 12GB)

GPU
Intel UHD Graphics 620
NVIDIA GeForce MX 250 2GB GDDR5

Storage
256GB / 512GB NVMe PCIe SSD

Software
Microsoft Windows 10 Home

Connectivity
Intel Wireless Wi-Fi 6 AX201, 2 x 2 MIMO
Bluetooth 5.0
1 x USB 3.1 Gen1 Type-C
2 x USB 3.1 Gen1 Type-A (1 x Support Power Off Charging)
1 x USB 2.0 Type-A
1 x RJ45 LAN
1 x SD card reader

Display
14″ HD / FHD IPS display, Acer ComfyView
1 x HDMI 2.0

Audio
Acer TrueHarmony
1 x 3.5mm combo audio jack

Power
Up to 7 hours battery

Dimensions
328.8 x 236 x 17.95 mm

Weight
1.5 kg

Acer Aspire 3 Specifications

CPU
Intel Core i5-10210U / i7-10510U

RAM
4GB / 8GB DDR4 (Upgradable to 20GB)

GPU
NVIDIA GeForce MX 250 2GB GDDR5

Storage
512GB NVMe PCIe SSD

Software
Microsoft Windows 10 Home

Connectivity
Intel Wireless-AC 9461 / 9462, 2 x 2 MU-MIMO
Bluetooth 5.0
2 x USB 3.1 Gen1 Type-A (1 x Support Power Off Charging)
1 x USB 2.0 Type-A
1 x RJ45 LAN
1 x SD card reader

Display
15.6″ FHD (1920 x 1080) Acer ComfyView LED-backlit TFT LCD display, high brightness
1 x HDMI 2.0

Audio
Acer TrueHarmony
1 x 3.5mm combo audio jack

Power
Up to 7.5 hours battery

Dimensions
363.4 x 250.5 x 19.9 mm

Weight
1.9 kg

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The Acer Aspire 5 will be priced from RM1,899 whereas the Acer Aspire 3 will be priced from RM2,399. The former will be available in Indigo Blue, Obsidian Black, and Pure Silver whereas the latter will be available in Rococo Red, Indigo Blue, and Obsidian Black. Both devices will come with 3-years warranty and are available for purchase on Acer Official Online Stores and authorized resellers nationwide.
Pokdepinion: If you’ve been planning to get one for yourself, now is definitely a good time. It’s like a free upgrade to newer hardware.
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There’s a Windows Defender Vulnerability That Went Undetected for 12 Years

It’s normal for software to come with some form of vulnerability. In the case of WIndows Defender, this particular one went undetected for about 12 years. What is it and what could it do? Let’s find out.
Windows Defender Vulnerability Went Undetected for 12 Years

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For a vulnerability to be left undetected, especially for a security software, it’s seemingly unheard of. In this case, it may be due to the fact that it’s doesn’t actively exist in the PC storage but rather, a Windows system known as “dynamic-link library”, which Windows Defender only loads when necessary before removing it from storage.
Essentially, the system will replace a malicious file with a new, safe file as a placeholder of sorts. However, the system itself doesn’t verify the new file and because of that, it gives room for hackers to insert strategic system links that direct the system to overwrite the wrong file or run malicious code. This was discovered and reported by security firm SentinelOne, and it has since been patched out.
While Microsoft did rate this Windows Defender vulnerability as high risk, it’s not something that hackers can easily make use of. After all, they’d need access to your PC either remotely or physically, which means other exploits will need to be used as well.
According to both Microsoft and SentinelOne, there has been no evidence of the vulnerability being exploited maliciously until now, and the latter is purposely keeping a tight lip on it to ensure that no hackers can ever take advantage of it. Anyone who installed the 9th February patch for it will not have to worry about this as it’s the one with the necessary fix.
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Pokdepinion: It’s normal for any piece of software to have some form of vulnerability but for one like this to go unnoticed for 12 years? I don’t know if it’s scary or amazing.
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Game Dev Kills Rumour on PS5 Running Fake 4K 60FPS

(1/3)I’m going to hate myself later for responding to this I can feel it (people attracted to this sorta topic are horribly toxic), but a lot of people misinterpreted what I said, which is partially my fault. Of course RE8 will run fine on launch, that was never in question by me https://t.co/9C2W7eKau3
— AestheticGamer aka Dusk Golem (@AestheticGamer1) August 12, 2020

Previously, there were PS5 rumours running rampant stating that the console is not actually capable of running games natively at 4K 60FPS and any claims of it doing so is fake. This started with a misinterpretation from notable leaker @AestheticGamer1. Now, a game developer has stepped up to clarify on the whole situation.
Teamkill Media Kills Rumour on PS5 Running Fake 4K 60FPS

Not sure where this quote comes from but, it didn’t come from us.
Quantum Error currently is running at 4K 65-70 FPS unoptimized. We will be hitting our goal of 4K 60 FPS.
And there will be much more than just corridors lol! 🤣
— QUANTUM ERROR (@quantum_error) August 13, 2020

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According to developer Teamkill Media on the official Quantum Error Twitter account, it was mentioned that their game had no problems running 4K 60FPS. In fact, it seemingly ran from 65FPS to 70FPS in 4K resolution while still unoptimized.
This is particularly interesting as previously, a Twitter user claimed that Quantum Error had trouble running at even 4K 30FPS before any optimization work was done. It’s great to see the developers stepping up to fact check as this thing can be easily spread even if there is no truth to the matter.
On the matter of running fake 4K 60FPS, the basis of it is upscaling, where you take a lower resolution and upscale it to 4K. This will ease the load on the hardware and enable it to run games at higher frames. However, it will not truly be running at 4K resolution. Typically, it would be upscaled from Full HD resolution, but it can also work with anything higher, as long as it’s lower than 4K.
For now, we don’t have to worry about the PS5 being too weak to run games at 4K 60FPS. There’s no word yet on the exact release date and pricing, but we will report on it as soon as information becomes available so stay tuned.
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Pokdepinion: I honestly found it weird on how this rumour got started in the first place. Given the raw power and optimizations, I was pretty sure it would be able to pull off 4K 60FPS gameplay rather easily. Well, at least we got to hear more about the console now.
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The new Noctua NT-H2 thermal compound outperforms predecessor by up to 2°C!

The Noctua NT-H1 was up there as one of the best thermal compounds ever created. Noctua isn’t one of those companies which releases new versions for the sake of refreshing their lineup, so when they announce new products, we are all ears. The new Noctua NT-H2 is promised to deliver even better performance while being just as easy to apply.
The new Noctua NT-H2 thermal compound utilizes a new mixture of metal oxide microparticles fine-tuned for even lower thermal resistance and reduced bond-line thickness at typical mounting pressures. What this means is better thermal transfer from your CPU’s integrated heatspreader (IHS) to your cooler’s base plate which will result in better cooling performance.

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Thanks to this new formula, Noctua claims up to 2°C lower temperatures were achieved with the Noctua NT-H2 versus the Noctua NT-H1. From the chart above, it appears that higher TDP processors had more to gain than the more efficient CPUs which were already enjoying excellent temperatures with the Noctua NT-H1 applications.
Aside from improved performance, the Noctua NT-H2 also does not require a break-in period and can be used for up to 5 years before requiring a repaste. Just like the Noctua NT-H1. Another property shared with the Noctua NT-H1 is its non-conductivity and non-corrosiveness, which makes applying the Noctua thermal compounds a worry-free process.

Noctua will also be bundling the NA-CW1 cleaning wipes with the Noctua NT-H2 for easier cleaning. It touts a custom detergent mixture, making it ideal to clean off the thermal compound quickly. It will also be available separately for those who need it.
The Noctua NT-H2 will be priced at:

NT-H2 3.5g + 3 pcs NA-SCW1: 12.90 EUR/USD
NT-H2 10g + 10 pcs NA-SCW1: 24.90 EUR/USD

For those who want to save a few bucks, Noctua isn’t discontinuing the Noctua NT-H1 yet. Instead, they will be adding a new 10g variant to their pre-existing 3.5g packaging. Pricing for the Noctua NT-H1 and NA-SCW1 cleaning wipes are:

NT-H1 3.5g: 7.90 EUR/USD
NT-H1 10g: 14.90 EUR/USD
NA-SCW1 (20 pcs): 7.90 EUR/USD

What is your favorite thermal paste and why? Let us know in the comments!
Pokdepinion: Perhaps we should pit it against our go-to thermal paste to see who comes up on top…
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LG Lights Up IFA 2017 – Introducing LG Pro Beam UST And LG MiniBeam

Previously, we’ve posted about how LG had won EISA’s award for best OLED TV for six years straight. Now, LG Electronics are aiming to be number one in the LED projector category for the 7th year running. They have unveil two new projectors at IFA, which is Europe’s largest consumer electronics and home appliance show in Berlin.
LG Pro Beam UST and LG MiniBeam
The LG Pro Beam UST (Ultra Short -Throw) model PH30JG offers a full HD 1080p image in a compact design and comes without the hassles of most home projectors. Forget about all the unsightly cables and expansive space required between the projector and screen, the Pro Beam only requires 12cm to display a 100-inch image. It is convenient as it doesn’t require its own stand, you can simply put it wherever you please. It generates up to 1,500 ANSI lumen of brightness and Pro Beam UST’s 150,000:1 contrast ratio ensure image will look crisp and accurate. It also has an option to connect to a number of wireless speakers and headphones. Featuring LG’s webOS smart TV, viewers can have access to a number of streaming services.
Also set for its debut is the LG MiniBeam. It is an HD projector with a built-in battery which can last up to four hours, so you can enjoy your movies in a cord-free environment. The MiniBeam features Multi-Angle Projection, where you can tilt the device up to 70 degrees to display image high up on a wall or even the ceiling without using a tripod. You can connect and mirror other devices such as laptops and smartphones while charging it through its USB Type C port.

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We are immensely proud of our long-standing position as the global leader in portable LED projectors. The projectors that we’ll be debuting at IFA will provide consumers with an immersive, high-quality home cinema experience that’s extremely convenient, reliable and fun. Jang Ikhwan, head of the IT business division at LG Electronics
Pokdepinion: Seems like convenient and compact for users. Not too sure about the price though.

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Intel’s Upcoming Core Ultra CPU Spotted, Featuring 64EU iGPU & Massive 128MB Cache

The latest sighting of Intel’s upcoming Meteor Lake-P series CPUs (which will fall under the new Core Ultra branding) is courtesy of SiSoftware Sandra database that provided some rather interesting specs on the silicon – courtesy of leaker @momomo_us.
While it’s still an engineering sample (ES) which meant the clockspeeds are not representative of the final product (runs 1.9GHz in this case, though higher clockspeeds has been seen before) – the most interesting aspects of the chip comes down to the massive pool of cache at a whooping 128MB of capacity. While cache is incredibly fast compared to RAM, one of the downsides is the die area it occupies on the silicon itself can grow quickly, which can affect die area efficiency and power draw.

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One possibility to explain the presence of this huge cache pool is the L4 “Adamantine” cache, which was previously uncovered in this patent filing that describes this level of cache that is stacked below the core, SoC and I/O components. The last time Intel had a cache this large on a consumer CPU has to be traced back to 5th Gen Core i5-5775C, which features 128MB of eDRAM, though the chip was merely an one-off at the time.

Such cache sizes can be proven beneficial for the onboard graphics – which is said to feature 64 Execution Units (EUs) from the current Arc Alchemist architecture, and should put its performance slightly below the entry-level Arc A310 desktop card. Intel will also do away with ‘Iris Xe’ branding and instead label it as “Intel Graphics” moving forward. It is said that Meteor Lake-P may feature as much as 128 EUs, making it a possibility to match its performance against Arc A380 desktop card, and some entry-level NVIDIA GPUs such as GTX 1650 and RTX 3050 Laptop GPUs.
Intel is expected to launch the Meteor Lake-P mobile CPUs in Q3 this year, though we haven’t got any details on which month exactly. It’ll be the first generation of chips to receive the revamped naming system which starts with “Intel Core (Ultra) processor 1xxx” moniker.
Source: Wccftech
Pokdepinion: That massive cache pool could be proven to a strong point for ultraportable laptops where dGPU isn’t an option, and is being held back by memory for iGPU performance. Took a page out of AMD’s playbook, isn’t it?
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Let HUAWEI Smart Life take your productivity to the next level

Our daily Before we get into how HUAWEI Smart Life can improve your productivity, first we need to know what HUAWEI Smart Life is. In a nutshell, HUAWEI Smart Life encompasses all their smart products with are integrated with each other to deliver a seamless experience for you to work more efficiently. Now let’s see the components of the HUAWEI Smart Life ecosystem and how they will improve your life.
HUAWEI WiFi Q2 Pro for seamless WiFi
Of course, the backbone of our connected lives is internet connectivity. While we enjoy incredible transfer speeds nowadays over 5 GHz AC WiFi, the coverage has also been significantly reduced with poorer wall penetration and range. That often leads to dead spots in your living space or office. That’s where the HUAWEI WiFi Q2 Pro comes in.

As a mesh WiFi system, the HUAWEI WiFi Q2 Pro lets you seamless move around your house without having to worry about switching to different SSIDs. It also takes the technology a step further by combining both wireless link over WiFi and also power line communication (PLC) to deliver the connectivity you need, where ever you need it.

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“One Tap to Share” transfer and connect via NFC

With the necessities out of the way, let’s focus on what else can further improve your workday. When we reviewed the HUAWEI MateBook 13, the HUAWEI Share feature was really the most amazing thing we have seen. All you needed to do was to tap a smartphone running EMUI onto the NFC tag and it will intelligently share files between the devices. Now, HUAWEI has taken the technology a step further with multi-screen collaboration.

The HUAWEI Mate 30 and Mate 30 Pro are the first smartphones to support this feature. Instead of having to deal with cables and dongles, all you need to do is pair your HUAWEI Mate 30 and HUAWEI MateBook 13 via the NFC tag on the HUAWEI MateBook 13, and you can mirror the smartphone’s display on your laptop.
Work on the device that suits you best
While the HUAWEI Mate30’s large screen allows for great productivity, a laptop like the HUAWEI MateBook 13 offers a workspace more than twice as big. You can also smoothly drag and drop files, images and videos from the mirrored display to the HUAWEI MateBook 13, giving you the flexibility to take full advantage of the HUAWEI Mate30’s awesome cameras before adding the final touches via editing on the laptop.

Say you downloaded a document from your instant messaging app, and need to edit some details. You can download the web applications for your preferred messaging platform, but why go through the hassle when you can just transfer it from your HUAWEI Mate30 to the MateBook 13 and make the changes on the larger screen and physical keyboard, before transferring it back to the HUAWEI Mate30 to send out? While it does sound complicated, HUAWEI’s intuitive integration of the devices in EMUI 10 makes it a piece of cake, as it is solely a drag-and-drop process to move the files between the two devices, and you can control the HUAWEI Mate30 on the laptop without having to reach for your smartphone at all.
In addition to all that, both the HUAWEI MateBook 13 and HUAWEI Mate 30 series features eye comfort modes to reduce eyestrain even when working long hours.
Communicate freely

What about calls? Bringing your phone to your face is too old school. Keep your hands free (pun intended?) the HUAWEI FreeBuds 3 and HUAWEI x Gentle Monster Smart Eyewear. Both are actually pretty different in design, but both give you the ability to conduct calls without having to worry about ambient noise around you drowning out what you are saying to the person on the other end.

Now let’s get into the differences. HUAWEI FreeBuds 3 is the world’s first open-fit active noise cancellation (ANC) earphones. The open-fit design allows you to allow some ambient noise around you in when you turn off ANC, or turn on ANC to immerse yourself in music. There’s also the ability to summon Smart Assistant via the HUAWEI FreeBuds 3, letting you control your phone via the FreeBuds 3.

Meanwhile the HUAWEI x Gentle Monster Smart Eyewear lets you listen to music and pick up calls without having to put anything into your ears. You can stay alert of your surroundings while listening to music, which makes them the perfect device to listen to music discreetly when doing other tasks.
Stay healthy

Speaking of long hours, you might forget to take breaks when you have a lot of tasks on hand. The HUAWEI Watch GT2 can notify you when it detects you are stressed out and if you have been idle for too long, notifying you to stretch and take a break from your tasks to refresh yourself. It can monitor your heart rate and sleep quality too, to keep you well-informed about your health status.
While the HUAWEI Watch GT2 may be perfect to keep tabs on your health, it can also help you make calls and play music right from your wrist. There’s also support for customized watch faces, letting you throw on any watch face you like to match your outfit of the day. The best part? You don’t have to worry about it running out of battery before the day ends unlike with other smartwatches, as the HUAWEI Watch GT2 offers up to 14 days of battery life.

The HUAWEI Smart Life ecosystem is just starting here in Malaysia, and the potential for inter-device connectivity is huge with us carrying more than one smart device with us at any given point of time. It is set to power a much more intelligent lifestyle that not only improves your work but also your whole life. To find out more about the HUAWEI Mate 30 Pro, HUAWEI x Gentle Monster Smart Eyewear, HUAWEI Watch GT2 and HUAWEI FreeBuds 3, go ahead and check out HUAWEI Malaysia’s FB page. There’s also a giveaway happening on their FB page, so keep an eye out!
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Microsoft to Reveal Next Generation Xbox Consoles at E3 2019

It’s no secret that Microsoft has been working on the next generation Xbox consoles. After all, they admitted it themselves on E3 2018 last year. Now, it seems that we may be seeing these new consoles sooner rather than later.
In a new report from French publication JeuxVideo.com, it is said that the company will unveil the next two iterations of the Xbox this summer at E3 2019. The much-rumored “Scarlet” project will take form as two separate Xbox devices, one codenamed “Anaconda” and the other “Lockhart.” These codenames stem from a previous report which was released this past December and contained the same details.

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JeuxVideo says that Xbox Lockhart will be a more entry-level device for those looking to simply get into the Xbox ecosystem. The Xbox Anaconda will be a higher-end premium product much like the current Xbox One X is. Anaconda will boast higher specs when it comes to the GPU and RAM from what is being reported.

Previous reports also state that Microsoft plans to release these consoles later in 2020, although the reveal itself is now said to happen come June. What form this reveal will take though is still very uncertain. Either way, it is very possible for them to announce it in June, and have it released in 2020 still.
On the software front, JeuxVideo also says that Halo Infinite is set to be a launch title for both the Anaconda and Lockhart. Despite launching with the new platforms, it is also reported that Halo Infinite is still planned to arrive on the Xbox One as well. Considering how little we know about Halo Infinite at the moment, a 2020 launch seems pretty likely. If new hardware is also coming out next year, it’d make sense to launch alongside the next generation Xbox consoles
At the moment, nothing has been officially confirmed so take this information with a grain of salt. With Sony not presenting anything at E3 2019, it wouldn’t be a surprise to see Microsoft go all out for the show. While the announcement and the release seems to have quite a bit of gap, it will still be a good showing and get Microsoft some needed buzz for their upcoming machines.
Source: JeuxVideo
Pokdepinion: I am very excited to see what they’ll have in store, and it looks like E3 2019 is going to be very interesting.
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OnePlus 10T Review – Goodbye Alert Slider, Hello 150W

Unboxing the OnePlus 10T
OnePlus 10T Review – Box

The OnePlus 10T comes in their iconic red box that has been their staple design since the OnePlus 7T.
OnePlus 10T Review – Box Content
Inside the box, you can find the following items:

OnePlus 10T
160W SUPERVOOC power adapter
Quick Start Guide
Welcome Letter
Safety Information and Warranty Card
SIM Tray Ejector
USB Cable (Type-C to Type-C)
The OnePlus 10T

OnePlus 10T Review – Phone covers
Optionally, you can purchase OnePlus own phone covers which are The Glacier Mat Case and the Bumper Case Sandstone. The Glacier Mat Case is rather unique as the case features sustainable circulation cooling technology as it is made up of Glacier Mat Heat dissipation material.

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OnePlus 10T Review – Glacier Mat Heat dissipation material
The material reportedly accounts for 36% of the casing and when the phone becomes heated, it evaporates to dissipate heat and automatically rehydrates from the air when the phone cools down. The case claims to be 5G-compatible, allowing signals to flow freely without obstructions. On the other hand, the Bumper Case Sandstone features four layers of spray-painted fine-ground sandstone that offer grip and protection.
Specifications

CPU
Qualcomm SM8475 Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
Octa-core
1×3.19 GHz Cortex-X2 & 3×2.75 GHz Cortex-A710 & 4×1.80 GHz Cortex-A510
4 nm

GPU
Adreno 730

Memory
16GB LPDDR5

Storage
256GB UFS3.1

Display
6.43″ Fluid AMOLED, 1B colors,
Up to Dynamic 120Hz Refresh Rate
HDR10+

Camera
50 MP, f/1.8, 24mm (wide), 1/1.56″, 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS
8 MP, f/2.2, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/4″, 1.12µm
2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)

Selfie camera
16 MP, f/2.4, 24mm (wide), 1/3″, 1.0µm

Connectivity
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth 5.2
USB Type-C 2.0
GPS with A-GPS, Up to tri-band: GLONASS (1), BDS (3), GALILEO (2), QZSS (2)
NFC
5G

Battery
4,800 mAh, 2S1P
Fast Charging 150W SUPERVOOC

Dimensions
163 x 75.4 x 8.8 mm

Weight
204g

Colour
Moonstone Black, Jade Green

Performance
OnePlus 10T Review – Antutu v9
Starting with Antutu v9, the performance of the OnePlus 10T lags behind the other flagship phones that run on the same chipset, even behind some Snapdragon 888 devices.
OnePlus 10T Review – Geekbench 5
This is reinforced further in Geekbench 5 where the OnePlus 10T once again falls behind the majority of phones. Thermal throttling might be the reason for these results.
OnePlus 10T Review – 3DMark
However, the results of 3DMark surprised me as the OnePLus 10T is on par with or surpasses many other smartphones.
OnePlus 10T Review – PCMark Work 3.0
In PCMark, the OnePlus 10T falls short once again behind phones with the same chipset, being rather similar to the Sony Xperia 5 III.
OnePlus 10T Review – Battery life
The OnePlus 10T’s battery life can last up to 639 minutes at dynamic 120Hz and 568 minutes at 60Hz. This is most likely because the 120Hz option is adaptive, whereas the 60Hz setting remained constant. When running on 120Hz, you won’t have to worry about your battery life since you’ll receive both battery life and smoothness.
The most impressive part of the OnePlus 10T is its extremely fast wired charging of 150W SUPERVOOC. It takes the phone approximately 17 minutes to charge from 25% to 100%.
Camera
OnePlus 10T Review – Back Camera
The OnePlus 10T’s native camera UI is standard, with modes like Night mode, Pro mode, and numerous additional options to expand your possibilities while taking photographs and recording videos. The phone also has a triple camera configuration that includes a 50MP primary camera, an 8MP ultrawide camera, and a 2MP macro camera, in addition to a 16MP selfie camera.

The camera started up rather quickly, and I was able to use it right away to capture some shots. The main camera captured very detailed images and films that can be compressed without sacrificing their quality. If you are unfamiliar with camera settings, the AI scene enchantment can assist you with improving image vibrance, exposure, and contrast or selecting the best mode for the subject you’re taking.
With the IMX766 sensor, the Night mode produces some stunning images while maintaining its original colours from what they are in real life. The only problem I have is that it takes 3 seconds to capture the image, which might cause blurry images if I am capturing a moving subject. The maximum zoom that I would recommend is up to 3x as the pictures will turn out ugly or super grainy.
The ultrawide camera is about the same as you can get from its mid-range counterpart, the Nord 2T, where colours look amazing under brightly lit areas but will fall off under low-light settings. The selfie camera produces decent photos with the subject mainly in focus. However, the photos do seem saturated under extremely bright lighting like outdoors with the sun high up.
Recording videos on the phone is quite enjoyable as I am able to shoot up to 4K 60fps with the Ultra Steady mode which can help with stabilization and reduce shakiness when filming while walking.
The Good
OnePlus 10T Review – Display Screen
The OnePlus 10T features a 6.43″ Fluid AMOLED display with up to a dynamic 120Hz refresh rate that produces accurate colours which are rather enjoyable when playing mobile games, watching videos or scrolling through pictures. With 8.8mm thickness, the phone is slightly hefty, weighing 204g but it is still comfortable for me as someone with small hands.
The OnePlus 10T comes with OxygenOS 12.1, popular for its minimal bloatware which has unique features, such as the Shelf function and a large range of Always On Display customization options. Do expect the phone to be updated with OxygenOS 13 later this year with a facelifted UI and quality-of-life improvements
Another impressive feat is its ability to run multiple apps at once without lagging or a single frame drop. I could run CapCut, Lightroom, PREQUEL and Canva all at once and switch between apps constantly without the phone lagging, increasing productivity as I was able to get things done instantly.
Lastly, the phone can run Genshin Impact with middle to high settings on a maximum of 60 fps with no frame drops. However, while playing Tower of Fantasy, I did experience massive frame drops when entering new areas which gave me motion sickness but I do think the issue is more so on game optimization rather than hardware limitations. With Dolby Atmos, playing these games and watching videos are really immersive and I enjoyed its wide soundstage.
The Bad
OnePlus 10T Review – Chrome side
The build of the phone feels slightly cheap as the company covers the side of the phone with a chrome plastic finish instead of glass. The glossy variant is somewhat of a fingerprint magnet, however, it is still controllable until the light hits the back of the phone and you can see the obvious grease and grime. If the constant cleaning does bother you, you can opt for a second textured variant called Moonstone Black or just buy a casing to cover up the phone.
Another design that bothers me is the decision to move the selfie camera notch from the corner to the middle. I would prefer the camera to remain at the left corner of the screen as most of the time my fingers would block the selfie camera when playing games or watching videos on fullscreen. However, with the camera now in the middle, it does bother me as it does get in the way while gaming and when watching videos as I can see an obvious black circle.
With the phone being marketed as a flagship phone, you would expect that the phone would also feature wireless charging. Unfortunately, the OnePlus 10T does not as the company has decided to fully focus on its super-fast charging of 150W. So, those of you who would still rather have the wireless charging feature can look into the OnePlus 10 Pro.
Despite featuring new haptic technology, the X-axis linear motor, the haptics on the OnePlus 10T does feel hollow when typing or even using gestures mode. Furthermore, the phone’s global version does not have any IP rating but the US model is IP54 rated. So, do be careful when dropping your phone into the toilet or taking it for a swim as this phone is only splash-resistant.
OnePlus 10T Verdict
OnePlus 10T Review – The phone with Glacier Mat Case
The OnePlus 10T starts at RM3,199, which is pretty decent for a flagship phone nowadays. If you want a phone with super fast charging, adequate battery life, great for multitasking, and close to stock android with decent cameras, you can consider getting this smartphone.
Before ending this review, I do want to talk about the decision made by OnePlus to remove its iconic alert slider and what I think about it. As a long-time user of OnePlus, it does sadden me that the company has decided to remove their signature alert slider that has been part of them since the OnePlus 2. This makes the phone lose its identity and comes off as a generic phone like many others in the market.
OnePlus 10T Review – Missing alert slider
Despite removing the alert slider, I do not really see this as a flaw as the company did explain that the removal had to be done due to the required space for larger batteries and more antennas. Honestly, I do not use the alert slider as much as I thought I would.
A great analogy for this situation is when you’re having the flu, you sort of underestimated the times when you could breathe with ease but after when you’ve recovered, the thought would not even cross your mind until maybe when you have the flu again. Hence, I don’t think that the missing alert slider should sway your decision in getting this phone but other factors should.
At the end of our OnePlus 10T review, I award this phone with a Bronze Pokdeaward.

Big thanks to OnePlus for sending us this smartphone for the purpose of this review.
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Sony SRS-NS7 Review – Portable, Personal Home Theatre Experience

Unboxing the Sony SRS-NS7
Sony SRS-NS7 Review – Box

The Sony SRS-NS7 comes in a relatively standard, white packaging, similar to the Japanese giant’s other audio products. On the box itself, it highlights a number of the neckband speaker’s top features. Inside the box, you can find the following items:
Sony SRS-NS7 Review – Box content

Quick start guide
Reference guide
Optical audio cable
USB-C cable
Sony audio puck / wireless transmitter
The Sony SRS-NS7 neckband speaker itself

Appearance
Sony SRS-NS7 Review – Top
Let’s start with the neckband speaker itself first. Unlike the SRS-NB10, the Sony SRS-NS7 features a thicker, more complete look with speakers covering nearly the entirety of the top, with exception the area that rests on your neck. It’s also worth noting that there is a mesh made of cloth material covering the speakers to protect from dust and debris. You can also see a small Sony logo on the bottom-right (left side of the speaker when you’re wearing them).
Sony SRS-NS7 Review – Buttons
Looking at the sides, the one facing outwards has nothing noteworthy except for one side, which hides the USB-C port (covered by a plastic cap) used for charging. As for the one facing inwards, you have the power button which also doubles as a Bluetooth pairing button, mic mute button, a microphone hole, and an LED indicator on the right side. The left side is where you have the volume controls and the play / call button.

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Sony SRS-NS7 Review – Bottom
There’s nothing much to be found on the bottom except grilles covering the speaker components and some product details on the part that sits on your neck. In case you’re wondering, it’s just plastic here with no cushioning whatsoever. However, it’s shaped in a way to rest comfortably around your neck.
Sony SRS-NS7 Review – Audio transmitter
Moving on to the audio puck, it basically serves as a wireless transmitter for devices like the BRAVIA XR TVs and more. Nothing much on the top aside from the Sony logo and a Bluetooth button. The rear is where you can find a USB-C port and an optical audio port.
Overall, the Sony SRS-NS7 neckband speaker may not look much as far as speakers are concerned as it has a more corporate vibe to it, much like the Sony WH-1000X series of headphones, as opposed to appealing more to a younger audience. It’s more practical than eye-catching, which is fine since you won’t be looking at it much while you’re using them anyway.
Specifications

Speaker Size
32 x 33 mm

Frequency Response
20 Hz – 20,000 Hz

Speaker Type
Full Range, wireless

Connection
Bluetooth 5.0
SBC, AAC, LDAC
A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP, SPP

Wireless Range
30m

Compatible Apps
Music Center, Headphone Connect, 360 Spatial Sound Personalizer

Battery
12 hours (approximately)
7.5W charging (USB-C)

Weight
244 x 53 x 186 mm
318g

Colour
Gray

User Experience
Pairing
Sony SRS-NS7 Review – Sony Headphones Connect app
Connecting the Sony SRS-NS7 to devices is a pretty straightforward process. All you have to do is turn on pairing mode by holding the Bluetooth button until you hear the speaker say “Bluetooth pairing”, find the neckband speaker, and connect to it. I’ve tested this on PC, iPhone, and Android smartphone and it worked flawlessly. The additional benefit of using it on mobile is that you have more customization options via the Sony Headphones Connect app.
One good thing about this is that it has Bluetooth Multipoint support, so you can connect to multiple devices at once. This includes a PC and a smartphone, or two different smartphones. It can be a bit confusing to setup at first as it requires disabling specific profiles on one device, and using those same profiles you disabled on the secondary device but once you’ve successfully done it, it’s much easier to do that again.
The audio puck / wireless transmitter is designed to be used for TVs, especially BRAVIA XR TVs. Unfortunately, we do not have one so we had to use the neckband speaker directly via Bluetooth. One thing I would like to point out is that it is compatible with non-BRAVIA XR TVs as long as it can connect via optical audio and USB-C for power. However, it will lack certain features such as the 360 Spatial Sound.
Sound
Sony SRS-NS7 Review – Speaker unit
In terms of sound quality, the Sony SRS-NS7 is geared more towards movies / videos rather than music, though you can still have a good time with the latter. It’s capable of outputting detailed mids and clear lows, though the highs can get a bit distorted at times. As for the experience of using it, think of it like putting your headphones on the neck while it has audio playing, except the sound is fired upwards toward the direction of your ears.
As this is a wireless speaker at the end of the day, don’t expect any sound isolation or noise cancellation of any kind. What you play on it can definitely be heard by others around you so it won’t be a private listening experience. To my surprise however, it’s not exactly loud for other people unless you’re playing anything above 70% volume, so don’t worry too much about that.
If you’d rather get headphones for a private listening experience, check out our review of the Sony WH-1000XM4 by clicking right here.
Calls

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One of the best uses of the Sony SRS-NS7 is calls. It’s super convenient, whether it be actual phone calls or online VOIP calls like on Discord or Facebook chat. I can hear people clearly and the voice quality captured by the microphone is certainly a league ahead of most built-in microphones on a pair of TWS earbuds. In case you’re wondering, the audio surprisingly doesn’t bleed into the microphone, which is great.
Comfort
Sony SRS-NS7 Review – Wearing the neckband speaker
The Sony SRS-NS7 is a neckband speaker, so you just wear it around your neck and the audio will just play out. As I mentioned earlier, there is no cushioning on the bottom of the speaker, but it is light and the curved shape allows it to sit comfortably on your neck. In fact, I sometimes forget that I’m still wearing it…that is until I try resting my neck on a headrest.
Since you don’t have anything resting on your ears or your head, you can easily wear this for several hours straight and not feel a thing. Since it is IPX4 certified, you don’t have to worry about damages if it happens to come into contact with some water, such as your sweat. Just remember to wipe it down afterwards.
One thing that I would like to point out is that this neckband speaker isn’t the best audio peripheral for those with ticklish necks. When the audio being played is a bit bassy, it will vibrate. I may not exactly be ticklish but even that needed a bit of getting used to. I would suggest giving this a try wherever you can before buying it, just in case. No point in having a good, convenient audio solution if you feel uncomfortable or can’t stop giggling while using it.
Battery Life
Sony SRS-NS7 Review – Battery life
For battery life, the results can differ quite a bit depending on what you use it for, but Sony is right about it being up to 12 hours. When I’m only using it for music at 50% volume, the battery life does get close to that figure. However, when it comes to calls, be it actual phone calls or online (Discord), that drops a bit to about 9 to 10 hours. Nonetheless, it’s still pretty good given what it offers. Charging is rather slow however, as it takes about 3 and a half to 4 hours to fully charge it (from low battery).
Sony SRS-NS7 Verdict
Sony SRS-NS7 Review
The Sony SRS-NS7 is one of those things you don’t think you’d ever want or need until you’ve tried it. It sounds great for what it is, and with a bit of customization via the equalizer, I’m sure you’ll be able to enjoy it even more. The convenience of using it for calls is a major plus, especially given how good it does on that end as well. Just keep in mind that it comes with a price, which is RM1,249. At the end of our Sony SRS-NS7 review, I award this wireless neckband speaker with out coveted Gold Pokdeward.

Big thanks to Sony Malaysia for sending us this speaker for the purpose of this review.
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U Mobile Offering RM0.99 4G VoLTE-enabled Smartphones

Looking to get a new smartphone? U Mobile is offering you the chance to purchase or upgrade to a 4G VoLTE-enabled mobile phone for just RM0.99.
U Mobile RM0.99 VoLTE-enabled offer

The phones are on offer from now till the 16th of September 2021 where new and existing U Mobile customers can purchase them for just RM0.99. It (the campaign) is also in support of the government’s Pakej Peranti RM1 Malaysia Prihatin initiative.

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As you might have known already, 3G is slated to be retired in the country by the end of the year. This is exactly why the telco company has decided in offering such deals.
To qualify for the offer, you will have to bundle it with the Unlimited HERO P79, P139, or Giler Unlimited GX68 postpaid plan. Registration may be done on their online store, physical stores, or premier dealer outlets.
The devices that’s offered are:

vivo Y1s
OPPO A15s
Samsung Galaxy A32
OPPO Reno5 F
OPPO A54
Samsung Galaxy A51
Samsung Galaxy A12

You can check out more details on the package right here. For more on the latest tech and gaming news plus reviews, stay tuned to Pokde.net.
Pokdepinion: I mean, who doesn’t want RM0.99 phones right? As is the case for every telco, what I’m just worried is just coverage. I don’t want to sign up for a plan if the connectivity is bad in my area, regardless of what telco company it is. Would you be interested in picking one of the devices?
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Google Bard Expected to Launch Soon to Fight Against ChatGPT

Google is launching its own version of ChatGPT called Google Bard. The search engine giant’s CEO, Sundar Pichai, has revealed that Bard will be able to engage in a conversation with users.
AI Chatbot Google Bard to Compete with Bing

Google is preparing to launch its own version of Microsoft’s AI-powered chatbot, Bing ChatGPT, called Bard. Sundar Pichai, CEO of Google, revealed that the company is working on a conversational feature that will allow users to engage in a conversation with an LLM-powered bot.

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Google Bard is set to compete with Bing ChatGPT in the search engine market, where Google currently holds over 93% of the total market share. Despite a shaky launch, Pichai is optimistic about the future of the AI-powered bot and sees it as a big opportunity for the company.
While there is no specific timeline for the launch of Bard, the search engine team is working rapidly to execute the feature effectively. Google’s push for a conversational feature highlights the increasing importance of AI-powered tools in the search engine market.
Google Bard is expected to offer a significant impact, especially considering Google’s dominance in the industry. As the company works to keep pace with the competition, users can look forward to an engaging and intelligent conversation with Google’s new AI bot in the near future.
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Pokdepinion: I can already foresee people making both AI chatbots talk to each other and see what wacky results we can get. I also have a feeling the conversation could take a darker turn very fast…which makes me feel a little excited, oddly enough.
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SanDisk Ultra Fit USB 3.1 now available in Malaysia! The world’s smallest 256GB USB flash drive!

The SanDisk Ultra Fit USB 3.1 flash drive that was unveiled at CES 2018 is now available in Malaysia! The tiny thumb drive delivers up to 130 MB/s speeds, more than 10x faster than your usual USB sticks. And it offers up to 256GB of storage. Size, at least physical, doesn’t matter here.
The dimunitive 256GB SanDisk Ultra Fit USB 3.1 flash drive offers you the capacity to store approximately 14 000 photos, 10 hours of full HD video and 16 000 songs, yet still have 64GB left over. Yes, it actually says that in the press release. Why did they stop at 192GB of media baffles me.

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The pricing starts from RM39.00 for the 16GB variant, then scales up to RM49.00 for 32GB, RM99 for 64GB, RM179 for 128GB and a whopping RM399 for the 256GB version. The drives are covered by a 5-year warranty, and you will be getting a free SanDisk travel pack by purchasing a 64GB (or larger) SanDisk Ultra Fit USB 3.1 thumb drive now. Of course, the usual “while stocks last” disclaimer applies.
You can get the SanDisk Ultra Fit USB 3.1 flash drive at key IT retail outlets and SanDisk’s official online stores on 11street, Shopee and Lazada.
Pokdepinion: I will definitely need to tie some keychains to it or I will lose it the day I get it.
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Here’s Cooler Master’s New Devastator 3 Plus Gaming Keyboard And Mouse Combo

For those who are looking for a mouse and keyboard set, well you might want to take a look at Cooler Master’s new Devastator 3 Plus gaming keyboard and mouse combo, which are now available in Malaysia

For the keyboard, it uses Cooler Master’s in-house designed hybrid Mem-chanical switch that provides responsiveness than membrane switches. As you can see, it comes with LED backlighting for that extra look (7 LED color options).
Other than that, the keyboard comes with laser-etched durable keycaps, and they are compatible with custom keycaps.

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As for the mouse that’s in the package, it has 4 preset DPI settings at 600, 1200, 1600, and 2400.
Aside from that, there’s two thumb side buttons, where the main buttons use Omron mechanical switches and the mouse comes with solid rubber sides for that extra grip.
Interested in the Devastator 3 Plus? Well you can get it now in stores for the price of RM139.
Pokdepinion: Looks like an affordable option for those who are looking for a set of gaming keyboard and mice.
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Vivendi Potentially Taking Over Ubisoft; Might Happen By End of 2017

With a couple of major games coming soon, Ubisoft is going to be facing quite an interesting year. This includes potentially being taken over by Vivendi.
Vivendi Potentially Taking Over Ubisoft

According to a new report from Bloomberg, French media conglomerate Vivendi is unsure whether to drop its Ubisoft stock or to an attempt a takeover

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This past Friday, one of the industries biggest players, French developer and publisher Ubisoft, held its annual shareholders meeting. And nothing out of the ordinary happened.
However, after the meeting concluded, Vivendi’s chief operating officer Stephane Roussel reportedly told the aforementioned Bloomberg that the mega company hasn’t decided whether or not it will push forward towards a Ubisoft takeover or sell its stock in the company. It currently owns 26 percent (roughly) in shares.
Vivendi, led by billionaire Vincent Bollore, refrained from calling a shareholder vote to give itself a seat on the board, something it has been denied when it has requested in the past. And according to Ubisoft Chief Executive Officer Yves Guillemot, Ubisoft’s shareholders would have voted against Vivendi should it sought to have grabbed a board seat, saying, “Our shareholders don’t want creeping control.”
However, things will come to a head later this year in November, when double-voting rights will increase Vivendi’s power, and bring their stock ownership to 30 percent, which then would require it to make a takeover bid in accordance to French law. This is the same way Vivendi took over French game company Gameloft (which like Ubisoft, was a company founded and run by the Guillemot family) last year.
Source: Bloomberg

Pokdepinion: At this point, saying goodbye to Ubisoft isn’t something that will make me feel sad. There’s very few games I enjoy from them and the corporate takeover might give Ubisoft a breath of fresh air…assuming it doesn’t just shut down or have a complete change in direction after.
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This Is The New Samsung Galaxy Watch Active2 Under Armour Edition

Samsung and Under Armour introduced today their brand new product, the Galaxy Watch Active 2 Under Armour Edition, designed for dedicated runners who wants to take their fitness to the next level.

The Galaxy Watch Active 2 Under Armour Edition comes with features such as real-time form coaching as well access to one of the biggest fitness community through MapMyRun, offering fitness insights, coaching, and more comprehensive workouts directly from your wrist.

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By using data from the smartwatch or from Under Armour Connected Footwear, users will get visual feedback and hear audio cues during workouts, helping them to improve their stride, pace, continue the path of reaching their fitness goals.
As mentioned earlier, you’ll be getting access to MapMyRun, specifically for six months of membership. This gives you access to training plans that pushes you more out of every workout. Users of the watch can see real-time stats to see their progress and to compare with their very own fitness plans.
The Galaxy Watch Active 2 Under Armour Edition is set to be released in September at the price of $309 (~RM1,299).
Pokdepinion: So Samsung decided to go with Under Armour to fight off Apple’s partnership with Nike huh..
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Lazada Brings Bazaar Ramadhan Sellers Online With New Lazat Bazaar

Lazada has just announced a month-long online food festival, known as the Lazat Bazaar, in conjunction with the Ramadhan fasting season. Lazat Bazaar brings local bazaar sellers online for Malaysians to enjoy their favourite buka puasa essentials. Additionally, there will also be same-day deliveries for hot meals and freshly baked goods from local-favourite stalls and markets in selected areas across the Klang Valley.
Lazat Bazaar: Shop at Bazaar Ramadhan from home

From 13 April until 13 May, all cooked-to-order purchases made on the online bazaar before 4PM will be delivered within the same day by 7PM. Hot meals and baked goods ordered after 4PM will be prepared and fulfilled the next day. Olivier Petra, Lazada Malaysia’s Chief Logistics Officer said that they have onboarded bazaar merchants across areas such as Subang Jaya, Shah Alam, and Taman Tun Dr Ismail.

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Among the food items available to order at the Lazat Bazaar are Bazaar Ramadhan favourites such as murtabak, lemang, rendang, laksa, roti john, nasi kerabu, and various types of kuih. Hot meals and baked goods are limited to Lazada users whose delivery addresses are within the respective merchant’s coverage area, based on the postal codes stated on the bazaar page and below:

Shah Alam: 40000, 40100, 40170, 40200, 40150, 40300
Subang Jaya: 47600, 47500, 47601, 47610, 47620, 47630, 47640, 47650
TTDI: 60000, 52200, 47820, 47800, 47400, 47300, 50603, 50480, 50490, 59200, 59100, 59000

You can check out Lazada’s Lazat Bazaar by searching the keyword “Lazat Bazaar” or clicking the “Food & Beverage” homepage icon on the Lazada app. Or you can just visit the online bazaar right here. Apart from getting Bazaar Ramadhan favourites, online shoppers will also be able to enjoy up to 50% off and Buy 1 Free 1 deals for fresh ingredients and discount vouchers on the Lazat Bazaar.
Lazada has also launched the Pintar Niaga stimulus package in an effort to help local small businesses. The Pintar Niaga stimulus package has been around since March as a continuation of Pakej Kedai Pintar 2.0 that was launched earlier this year.

The stimulus package offers 0% commission and listing fees for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) while providing them easy access to Lazada University’s comprehensive step-by-step training, Seller Centre’s innovative tools, free RM300 advertising credits, free high-traffic exposure slots, Free Shipping voucher incentives, 90-day dedicated support, and more.
Lazada claims that local SMEs on the leading eCommerce platform generated more than double the sales last year, due to its stimulus package and supportive measures. Those interested in the Pintar Niaga stimulus package can sign up as a seller through the official website right here.
Pokdepinion: Sigh. My area isn’t eligible for the same-day delivery service. I guess I’ll just order things my buka puasa stuff in advance.
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GENSHIN CONCERT 2021, Genshin Impact’s First Global Online Concert Coming This October 3

At Gamescom 2021, miHoYo announced that on October 3, its hit game Genshin Impact will stage its inaugural online GENSHIN CONCERT 2021 -Melodies of an Endless Journey. Yu-Peng Chen and HOYO-MiX created and produced the music for Genshin Impact, which will be performed at the concert. Maestro Dirk Brossé, a world-renowned Belgian conductor, and the Flanders Symphony Orchestra will perform the original Genshin Impact soundtracks alongside musicians from the United States, South Korea, and other nations.
GENSHIN CONCERT 2021 -Melodies of an Endless Journey

The original Genshin Impact soundtracks were created by accomplished composer Yu-Peng Chen and produced by HOYO-MiX, miHoYo’s in-house music team. Genshin Impact’s soundtracks use classical orchestral music as a foundation and add various elements of world music in themes and variations for various places.

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Six original soundtrack albums have been released for the game, and a seventh album comprising music from the recently released Inazuma area will be released soon in cooperation between HOYO-MiX and Sony Music.

The first glimpse of the online GENSHIN CONCERT 2021, starring Maestro Dirk Brossé and the Flanders Symphony Orchestra performing a Mondstadt tune recognisable to every Genshin Impact fan and player at the Salle Philharmonique de Liège, is shown in the announcement trailer.
Maestro Dirk Brossé has been a respected and award-winning composer and conductor for more than 40 years, having worked on prestigious projects all over the world, including the Star Wars in ConcertWorld Tour. The approximately 90-minute concert will feature reinterpreted iconic pieces modified and played by various people and groups of artists, as well as a symphonic performance of the Genshin Impact soundtrack by a complete classical orchestra in nations such as the United States and South Korea.
The GENSHIN CONCERT 2021 will be aired on October 3, in celebration of the game’s first anniversary. See here for more information. Genshin Impact is available for download on PS4 and PS5, on Android, on iOS, and on PC from Epic Games Store or the Genshin Impact official website.
Pokdepinion: God I miss going to a physical concert or any physical musical event for that matter. Jiving to music being played to you live is just an awesome feeling that you really can’t get anywhere else.
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realme C3 sold out on Shopee in just 12 minutes

realme Malaysia has just announced their latest entry-level device today and it is already sold out. Yes, it’s the realme C3, and it went out of stock within just 12 minutes on its debut sales on Shopee.
To show their appreciation for their realme supporters, realme’s CEO, Hunter Wang actually went out to deliver the first order of the realme C3 by hand to Chien Yoon Seong from Subang. Mr. Chien ordered a realme C3 Frozen Blue and was definitely quite pleasantly surprised by the special delivery.

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One of the driving factors behind the demand for the realme C3 was probably its affordable price tag and impressive Helio G70 chipset, which outperformed the Snapdragon 665 in most of our benchmarks. You can check it out in the review.
In addition to that, realme Malaysia also threw in an additional 6-month extended warranty for realme fans who purchased the realme C3 yesterday. The next time you can get the realme C3 with the complimentary extended warranty is on 7th March, which will be the first offline sale day of the realme C3.

Check out the realme C3’s specifications below:
realme C3 Specs

Helio G70, octa-core up to 2.0 GHz, 12nm FinFET
3GB LPDDR4X RAM
32GB eMMC 5.1 storage (expandable via microSD)
6.5″ HD+ IPS display
12MP f/1.8 + 2MP f/2.4 macro + 2MP f/2.4 depth sensor
5MP f/2.4 selfie camera
5000 mAh battery, 10W charging
RM499

What do you think of the realme C3?

Pokdepinion: Man I wonder how many units were actually sold yesterday!
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Edifier R1000T4 bookshelf speakers review — We need to go deeper

Ever since I started appreciating better sound from my PC, I have been using affordable 2.1 setups. The 2.0 speakers I have were cheap trash, not meant for proper listening at all. When I received the Edifier R1000T4 bookshelf speakers, I was honestly not expecting too much. After all, its a simple stereo setup and without a subwoofer, I was expecting subpar bass from this pair of speakers, with it probably sounding “airy” or something. I was proven quite wrong, but I still will not recommend the Edifier R1000T4 for bassheads. For the rest of you, keep reading.
Unboxing

The Edifier R1000T4 comes in a nice cardboard box with colored images everywhere. The sides are maroon while the rest are white. You get some features listed over on the back, a content checklist on the top and specifications on the side. You get most of the info you need to consider before getting a pair of speakers here.

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Instead of the polystyrene padding, the Edifier R1000T4 comes encased in more environmentally-friendly molded pulp trays which are equally protective. There is sufficient gap between the speakers themselves and the outer packaging, so the speakers should be well protected from damage due to rough handling during transportation.

The Edifier R1000T4 comes with a a 3.5mm to dual RCA cable, RCA to RCA cable and also a speaker connecting cable. For documentation, all you get is a user manual and a warranty information card. Not the most comprehensive packages we have seen, but these cables are all you need to make full use of the speakers as it only comes with two pairs of RCA inputs.
Appearance

The Edifier R1000T4’s I received are finished in a nice walnut color. They are made of rather thick MDF, so they are pretty sturdy, while also preventing annoying resonance. The right speaker is an active unit, so you find the controls and inputs here. You get two sets of RCA inputs, one for PC and another for everything else. The difference lies in their sensitivity, with the PC input being less sensitive than the AUX input. The left speaker is connected via traditional speaker connecting wires.

The Edifier R1000T4’s features a fabric mesh shield protecting the drivers. The golden bass drivers are there to deliver a burst of color on the metallic gunmetal front panels of the speakers. I also prefer the speakers without the mesh, but each to their own. There really isn’t much to see with the Edifier R1000T4 as they look pretty standard, so let’s get down to listening to them.
Specifications

User Experience
After setting up the speakers, the first thing I noticed was the very inconvenient position of the controls behind the rear speaker. It was further exacerbated with my setup, as I had limited space to reach around the speakers. However it works pretty well when you set the volume to around 85% and control the volume via Windows. As I have volume control hotkeys on my mouse, it was a breeze, but those who have less convenient access to their volume controls might find it a hassle.

The speakers look pretty awesome here, right? However this arrangement is far from optimal for the Edifier R1000T4, as the user guide recommends at least 1.5m between the speakers, and 1m away from me. Still, I had a lot of joy listening to music, gaming and also watching movies with the setup. It was really a joy to listen to in movies and gaming, however songs with quick bass notes like Apashe’s Battle Royale feat. Panther caused my table to vibrate and resonate. Also I noted less bass than I would get with a 2.1 setup. I guess nothing replaces a proper subwoofer? It was plenty for explosion in games and movies, but I do prefer a bit more bass for my music. Clarity was top notch, and I didn’t have to turn the volume up to listen to the conversations in the movies I watched. Even with the suboptimal distance between the speakers, the stereo separation was really good, in fact even better than I have ever experienced from headphones.
Moving them over to my “photography studio” which consists of polystyrene sheets, the Edifier R1000T4 sounded better. Tracks with fast-hitting bass was a lot better sounding thanks to the fact that there was no stupid wooden walls resonating with the bass. The bass still doesn’t hit deep enough for me though, making the bass-heavy K-pop and EDM songs I usually listen to sound less satisfying. It’s far from being “airy” or “light” as there is still a lot of lows around. The Edifier R1000T4 just lacked the low sub-bass that make bassheads wet their pants. I noted the very clear mids and highs, which were indeed stellar.

Listening to the above Violin Sonata No.9 (Kreutzer) First Movement performed by Yuuna Shinohara (Violin) and Eriko Kawachi (Piano) for the anime series Your Lie in April was sheer enjoyment, with the violins piercingly high, contrasted with the warmer piano accompaniment. Oh if you haven’t watched Your Lie in April, do watch it. It is a real tear-jerker. I find the Edifier R1000T4 good for instrumental and classical music, but not so much for songs that need that bass “kick” like hip-hop or more current pop titles. Turning the bass dial on the back of the speaker gave fatter bass, but it felt as if it just got flabbier the higher I turned it. It has a tactile click at 50%, which I believe denotes the “neutral” position of the bass dial, which was where I did most of my listening at. If loudness is your thing, the Edifier R1000T4 goes very loud. With the volume in Windows set to around 80% and the speakers set to around 90%, you should be able to make your neighbors call the cops.
Conclusion
I would have preferred more deep bass, but that’s due to the type of music I listen to. If you want a pair of speakers to watch movies or play games with, I would fully recommend these speakers here. Clarity is great, with vocals and highs well represented on these speakers. The bass delivery is sufficient for explosions in games and movies, but it just doesn’t deliver the sub-bass I desire for my music. For RM199 on Lazada, the Edifier R1000T4 is a pretty hard decision to make, especially when Edifier has the Edifier XM6BT which sports a lot more features and great sound for just RM40 more. It does have the upper hand in terms of design, and will look right at home anywhere with its classic aesthetics, but it is definitely a difficult choice if you want to have Bluetooth connectivity to use it with your latest smartphone, or just need more low, deep bass for the current crop of music. I award the Edifier R1000T4 our Bronze Pokdeward.

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Jump Force Getting Patch to Skip Cutscenes and Improve Loading Times

Attention Jump Force!
We are preparing a game patch that will be released in the coming days with:
🔘 Loading time improvements
🔘 Ability to skip cutscenes
🔘 Stability fixes
🔘 Battle bug fixes
Thank you for your mighty support! #Unite2Fight! pic.twitter.com/GyAz0CpYqv
— BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Europe (@BandaiNamcoEU) February 15, 2019

Jump Force is supposed to be the otaku’s wildest dreams come true. After all, you have characters from various anime / manga series coming together in a crossover fighting game of epic proportions. Well, the game has received some more feedback and Bandai Namco plans to address that very soon.
According to Bandai Namco, there will be a patch update coming soon to the game which will add the following items:

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Loading time improvements
Ability to skip cutscenes
Stability fixes
Battle bug fixes

There is no word on exactly when this patch update will be coming and it may differ between regions. For now, Bandai Namco says that they will continue to release updates for the game for the foreseeable future.
Jump Force is currently available for the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC.
Pokdepinion: I do have fun with the game but the loading time is quite lengthy. I’m on the original PS4, so those on the PS4 Pro may see slightly better speeds.
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