Ready For More? RazerCon Returns For Round 2 This October

Razer has announced that RazerCon will return for a second time on October 21, 2021. The digital event will be the first-ever totally carbon neutral gamers’ livestream, produced by Razer and its network of partners. The first RazerCon, held in October 2020, was a big success with fans, with over 1 million concurrent watchers, more than 250,000 hours viewed, and 175 million impressions across Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, and Twitch.
RazerCon is coming back this October

Fans can expect additional Razer ecosystem announcements, as well as exclusive access to intriguing news and exclusive disclosures from Razer’s linked web of hardware, software, and services. Fans will also be treated to exclusive sneak peeks of upcoming games, surprise appearances, incredible giveaways, and much more. RazerCon 2021 will be streamed across Razer’s social network channels, including Twitch, Facebook, YouTube, and TikTok.

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The preshow will begin at 8AM PST (11PM Malaysian time), followed by the keynote at 10AM PST (1AM next day Malaysian time), and the event will conclude at 6PM PST (9AM next day Malaysian time). There will also be announcements from partnering game studios such as Capcom, Paradox Development Studio, and more during RazerCon 2021. The event will also feature a cross-Atlantic chess fight involving International Masters Anna Rudolf and Levy Rozman, as well as longtime friends and adversaries CouRageJD and Cloakzy.
Other acts expected during the event include performances by sketch comedy group Viva La Dirt League, a behind the scenes look with video game band Miro Shot, and a concert featuring video game artists from all around the world. Fan-favourite South Korean artist, DJ Soda will also be performing during RazerCon 2021.
RazerCon 2021 will be illuminated with reactive Razer Chroma RGB lighting as well. Razer urges fans to turn on their Razer hardware during the concert and watch their Razer Chroma-enabled devices synchronise with the stream, particularly during the final musical performances.
For more information on RazerCon 2021, head over here.
Pokdepinion: I really wanna try the reactive Razer Chroma RGB lights thing but unfortunately I don’t use any Razer products anymore.
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Laptop with Intel’s 10nm Cannon Lake spotted online — definitely underwhelming given the long wait

Intel has been delaying their 10nm manufacturing node again and again, resorting to 14nm++ for Coffee Lake. It seems that they have finally pushed 10nm CPUs out into the market, but it does seem quite underwhelming. So underwhelming, that Intel has refrained from calling this the 9th Generation, but instead marketing this as the 8th Generation Core i3 ULV processors.

The laptop in question is the Lenovo IdeaPad 330, a decidedly entry-level model with an i3-8121U. The i3 family was notably missing from last year’s Kaby Lake Refresh series, so now we have one, based on the latest process node. Even then, Cannon Lake seems like a much smaller upgrade over the Kaby Lake generation, with just two physical cores and HyperThreading, for a total of four processing threads. In fact the base clocks are slower on the i3-8121U than its predecessor, the i3-7100U, at just 2.2 GHz versus 2.4 GHz in the older chip. The newer i3-8121U does have 1MB more L3 cache though, for 4MB of cache.

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The Lenovo IdeaPad 330 also features a Radeon 540 with 2GB of dedicated GDDR5 VRAM, which is necessary given that the i3-8121U lacks an iGPU. The rest of the specifications are equally uninteresting, with configurations up to 8GB RAM and a 256GB SSD + 1TB HDD storage option. There is also the horribly outdated 1366 x 768 display and the unspectacular 22.7mm thickness and 2.1kg weight.

The only saving grace of the Lenovo IdeaPad 330 is probably its price, starting from 3299 yuan (~RM2052) for the lowest end, 4GB RAM + 500GB storage option, all the way up to 4299 yuan (~RM2674) for the 8GB RAM and 256GB SSD + 1TB HDD storage variant. You can go ahead and check it out on JD.com.
Lenovo IdeaPad 330 Specifications

CPU
Intel Core i3 8121U (2C/4T @ up to 3.1 GHz), 15W TDP, 10nm

RAM
Up to 8GB DDR4 2400 MHz

GPU
AMD Radeon 540 2GB GDDR5

Storage
Up to 256GB SATA3 SSD + 1TB 5400rpm HDD

Display
15.6″ WXGA (768p) TN

Dimensions
378 x 260 x 22.7 mm

Weight
2.1kg

Pokdepinion: I will go with Kaby Lake Refresh or Ryzen Mobile, thank you very much.
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MSI Raider Series are beautiful sports car inspired gaming laptops

While my Computex fever is just subsiding, my chronic fever is still here to stay. I’m talking about the MSI Raider Series gaming machines that come in a couple of sizes and configurations. The GE series is one of the most renowned gaming laptops among MSI enthusiasts, and the Raider Series puts a hallmark, touting it as one of the most sturdy gaming laptops I have seen.

Don’t get me wrong, there were other monsters at Computex 2017 too, but the Raider Series specifically just caught my attention longer than I expected. Why wouldn’t it? The exotic sporty Aluminium alloy chassis design feels solid but yet maintains very good looks. You can pick your weapon between 15″ and 17″ display designs respectively and you will totally love its Full HD, 120Hz Refresh Rate and 3ms response time panel. Of course, if you want to opt a 4K display, you would have to sacrifice the high refresh rate, but you get an IPS panel instead.

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That’s not enough to entice you? How about an exclusive MSI Super RAID 4 storage configuration that offers an utimate speed of over 3,300 MB/s? Yep, you heard that right! This is backed by an NVMe M.2 SSD by PCIe Gen3 x4 with a conventional HDD giving a SATA-SSD Combo. Now, all that storage is not going to be useful if our RAMs couldn’t deliver. To which, it is capable of supporting up to 32GB (16GB x 2) DDR4 RAM.
The powerhouse is churned by the latest 7th Generation, Intel Core i7 processor coupled to Nvidia’s latest GeForce GTX 1070 6GB GDDR5 graphics. Now, you might be thinking, all these high end component would generate plenty of heat. What happens to that? See, that’s where the interesting part comes in.

MSI gaming laptops are probably one of the most efficient when it comes to cooling. Just look at their Cooler Boost 5 configuration which is existent in the GE Raider Series laptops. There are a total of 7 Heatpipes, 4 for the GPU and 3 for the CPU. Each of these heatpipes lead to their respective thermal modules that are fired by 2 whirlwind blade fans, each dissipating heat through 2 separate vents, pushing out all the heat from a total of 4 dedicated vents. The results are very impressive indeed.
Of course, even though the Raider Series laptop has a rather slim profile, that doesn’t mean it can’t dream big in terms of sound. MSI has introduced what they call “Giant Speakers” that’s enhanced by Dynaudio. It uses speakers that are about three times larger than other gaming notebooks in the same league. It’s capable of generating well over 105dBA without sweat while retaining the slim chassis. I wish I could provide you a sample of this, but you just gotta check it out yourself. You will be shocked.

RGB fans are in luck too. This is not just any random RGB keyboard. It’s SteelSeries’ latest Per-Key RGB Gaming Keyboard where you can customise the lighting on every single individual key! There are several effects available too, and the possibilities are endless!
Finally, the one that really caught my attention is the outer shell of the Raider Series laptops. Inspired by sports car, the shell looks like a hood and the red light lining gives it a vent like look. If you notice clearly, there is a silver plate at the hinge engraved “RAIDER” on it that adds a fierce touch to the machine. The vents at the bottom of the hinge are somewhat similar to its earlier generation, but designed better this time around.

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This Game Is Available For Free On PC For Limited Time

If you’re looking for some games to play but don’t know what to already, well Steam is offering Minion Masters for free right now, for a limited time.

Published and developed by BetaDwarf, you can claim Minion Master absolutely for free on PC (via Steam). The offer ends on the 20th of August 2019 at 2am, so once you’ve claimed the game, it will be available in your Steam library forever.
Here’s a little synopsis of the game, courtesy from Steam:

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Engage in epic 1v1 or 2v2 battles, in this fast-paced strategic minion brawler that’s easy to pick-up but hard to master. In Minion Masters there are many different Masters with unique hero abilities and you collect awesome minions like fierce demons, cute creatures, devastating spells and much more. Utilize your minions to destroy the enemy Master! When a minion has been summoned they can no longer be controlled, so place them wisely to win!
Originally priced at RM32, Minion Masters has gathered Very Positive reviews (out of 27,637 votes at the time of writing). If you wish to add the game to your Steam library, you can do so by checking out the link right here.
Pokdepinion: So the game’s basically Clash Royale on PC… Oh well. It’s free anyways :P
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Intel Core i7-11700K 8% faster than Ryzen 9 5950X in Geekbench 5 single-core

Intel’s upcoming 11th Gen Intel Core desktop processors that are slated to debut sometime next year will sport a new Cypress Cove core architecture, and it seems to be pretty impressive. For starters, leaked benchmarks have hinted towards the Intel Core i7-11700K being 8% faster than the chart-topping AMD Ryzen 9 5950X from the red camp (1807 vs 1672). Notably, it is only in the Geekbench 5 single-core benchmark, but it does show that Intel still has a few cards up its sleeve.

What makes Intel’s achievement all the more interesting is that this is the Core i7 Rocket Lake model. Intel is expected to clock the flagship Intel Core i9-11900K even higher, which should widen the gap. Intel is finally moving on from the Skylake-based architecture that they have been using since the 6th Gen up till the 10th Gen Intel Core processors, and the benefits appear to be pretty tangible. Intel is still using their ageing 14nm process node for Rocket Lake though, which probably allowed for the higher clocks and higher yields necessary for Rocket Lake, but efficiency might suffer.

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As it stands, the Intel Core i7-11700K is slated to be clocked at up to 5.0GHz, while the Intel Core i9-11900K is reportedly going to boost all the way up to 5.3GHz. Now, instead of comparing it against the red camp, let’s compare it against the 10th Gen Intel Core flagship, the Intel Core i9-10900K in Geekbench’s charts. Assuming that the Intel Core i7-11700K is running at stock clocks, it is a good 28% faster in single-core than the Intel Core i9-10900K, while being less than 3% slower in multi-core, despite packing two fewer cores. I guess that’s why Intel was confident enough to limit Rocket Lake to only eight cores.
GIGABYTE Z490 AORUS MASTER
The above benchmark scores with the Intel Core i7-11700K were also achieved on the GIGABYTE AORUS Z490 MASTER, confirming support for the 11th Gen Intel Core processors on the current-gen 400-series motherboards. Overall, it does seem like gamers will still have to decide whether they want more fast cores from AMD, or fewer faster cores from Intel come 2021. Given what we have seen, single-core performance still plays a pretty big role even in the latest titles, so Intel should still be able to entice gamers who don’t need more than the eight-core configurations that Intel will be serving up with Rocket Lake.
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Pokdepinion: I hope that supply of the 11th Gen Intel Core processors will be better than what we are seeing for the recent launches…
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Samsung Exynos 7420: 14nm 3D FinFET

Just weeks before the official announcement of their upcoming flagship the Galaxy S6, Samsung announced their latest mobile CPU the Samsung Exynos 7 Octa will be based on their latest 14nm FinFET process.
It is expected to bring up to 20% faster speed, 35% lower power consumption and 30% productivity gain over Samsung’s 20nm process technology.
This should mean that Samsung will continue using their own processors for quite some time in their smartphones instead of turning to Qualcomm. However it’s still too early to say as we still do not know any details regarding the modem of this device as previous Samsung models utilized Qualcomm processors for the integrated modem.

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But the process shrink is good news for consumers looking to get a new smartphone this year. Should be a very exciting year in the mobile industry
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HyperX Pulsefire FPS Pro RGB Gaming Mouse Now Available In Malaysia

HyperX has announced that they’ve shipped the HyperX Pulsefire FPS Pro RGB gaming mouse. The new gaming mouse offers Pixart 3389 sensor and utilizes premium Omron switches.
HyperX Pulsefire FPS Pro RGB Gaming Mouse
With the new Pulsefire FPS Pro, it provides three DPI presets from 800, 1600, and 3200 DPI, all available at the touch of a button. The mouse includes customizable native DPI settings that support up to 16,000 DPI and onboard memory for customazible lighting and effects with up to three profiles for on-the-go gaming.
Utilizing HyperX’s NGenuity software, it offers LED lighting and RGB customization of the mouse wheel and of course, the HyperX logo. It also includes personalized sensor performance, macros, and DPI settings.

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Design wise, it is built with an ergonomic, lightweight design suitable for either palm or grip users. The non-slip side grips offer secure handling and the optimal weight distribution of only 95gram is ideal for fast movement.
The HyperX Pulsefire FPS Pro is available here in Malaysia with a retail price of RM249 at Shopee, All IT, C Zone, and others. It comes with a limited two-year warranty and HyperX support
Pokdepinion: Good thing that you can customize up to 16,000 DPI, but I don’t think I’d ever go that high. Do you usually set your mouse DPI low or high? Let us know. .
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Acer Introduces acerpure clean V1 Series Lightweight Vacuum Cleaners

This launch brings two cordless vacuum cleaner models – the acerpure clean V1 and its Lite variant.

The standard V1 model weighs at 1.5kg (including battery), and offers up to 23,000 Pa of suction power – with 5-stage filter to filter particles as small as 0.3 micros without affecting suction pressure. The rollers are designed to avoid being tangled by hairs; while the 2-in-1 brush allows users to switch between various surfaces such as windows, curtains and more, plus the crevice nozzle dealing with hard-to-reach spots.

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The built-in LED lights illuminates dust that may be hidden from dark areas, and Acer claims 99.9% mite removal with its clean V1 model. It comes with three modes, daily (for daily cleaning), turbo (for hard-to-clean objects) and energy saving (for small surfaces).

For smaller spaces, the acerpure clean V1 Lite is designed for the job, with small footprint and weighing at just 550g, while offering 13,000 Pa of suction. This highly portable vacuum cleaner also comes with angled brush, specifically designed for corner cleaning; plus a 2-in-1 brush for multipurpose cleaning. Charging can be done through a single USB-C cable.
The acerpure clean V1 and V1 Lite are now available at RM1,299 and RM599 respectively. You may purchase these models through here: Acer eStore | Acer Shopee Store | Ibeli Store (Shopee)
Pokdepinion: The V1 Lite isn’t the smallest vacuum cleaner I’ve seen so far – but doesn’t look too big either.
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GoPro HERO 6 Black Debuts in Malaysia; Starts From RM2,399

Featuring a Custom GP1 processor, Improved video stabilization, & 3X Faster QuikStories, the long-awaited GoPro Hero 6 Black finally makes its debut in Malaysia.
GoPro HERO 6 Debuts in Malaysia

At an event in Sunway Pyramid today, FunSportz Sdn Bhd, the exclusive importer and distributor of GoPro equipment from the USA, unveiled the GoPro HERO 6 Black, the most powerful andd convenient GoPro  yet.  Powered by GoPro’s custom-designed GP1 processor, the GoPro HERO 6 is able to record videos at 4K resolution 60 FPS and even1080p resolution up to 240 FPS. and

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It also has a more advanced and improved video stabilization compared to the previous models.  Additionally, GoPro introduced new mounts and accessories plus a new Follow mode for its Karma drone.

GoPro also launched the GoPro Fusion, a waterproof, mountable 5.2K spherical camera.  Fusion will be made available in Malaysia at a later date to be announced by FunSportz.
GoPro’s founder and CEO, Nicholas Woodman, introduced the GoPro HERO 6 Black and Fusion cameras to an international audience at the California Academy of Sciences in San Francisco, California. In case you missed it, you can watch the replay by clicking here..
HERO6’s next-level image quality, video stabilization and three times faster QuikStories performance makes it a powerful storytelling extension of your smartphone. It’s never been easier to live it, then share it…using a GoPro.

GoPro HERO 6 Black

With stunning 4K60 and 1080p240 video packed into a rugged, waterproof, go-anywhere design, the GoPro HERO 6 Black and the GoPro App automatically transforms your adventures into cinematic QuikStory videos you can share with the world. It also has improved dynamic range and low-light performance to really make things pop, and an added digital zoom.

Powered by GoPro’s Custom-Designed GP1 Processor
4K60 and 1080p240 Video
QuikStories Enabled, GoPro App Compatible
GoPro’s Most Advanced Stabilizationof any HERO camera
All-New Touch Zoom
3x Faster Offload Speeds via 5GHz Wi-Fi
Waterproof to 33 Feet (10m)
Compatible with Karma and Existing GoPro Mounts
Improved Dynamic Range and Low-Light Performance
RAW and HDR Photo Modes
Voice Control in 10 Languages
GPS, Accelerometer and Gyroscope
WiFi + Bluetooth

The GP1 processor is said to allow twice the video frame rates, improved image quality, dynamic range, low-light performance and better video stabilization over previous models. It has been noted at the event that the GP1 automates all of these benefits, allowing users to capture vibrant videos and stunning photos without messing around with complex image settings.
GP1 also advances GoPro’s capabilities in computer vision and machine learning, enabling the GoPro HERO 6 to analyze visual scenes and sensor data for improved automated QuikStories.
GoPro HERO 6 Black is now available in Malaysia through authorized dealers and will be retailing for RM2,399.
QuikStories

QuikStories is an app feature that makes it easy to share short videos of your adventures. HERO6 is optimized for QuikStories with 3X faster WiFi.  This means your footage will rapidly transfer from your GoPro to your phone where the GoPro App will automatically create QuikStory videos for you.

Karma Has A Physical Body Apparently

Karma is a drone that works perfectly with the GoPro Hero 6. It features two new auto-shot paths; Follow and Watch. Using GPS, Karma can now automatically follow the Karma Controller while you’re on the go, keeping you framed in the shot.
The Watch auto-shot path will keep Karma hovering in place while it rotates, keeping the Karma Controller in frame wherever it goes.  Other new Karma updates include an expanded Cable-Cam auto-shot path and “Look Up” camera tilt capability.

Now GoPro HERO 6 Black compatible
Follow – Follows the Karma Controller, framing you in the shot
Watch – Automatically keeps the Karma Controller in frame while hovering in place
Cable Cam – Set up to 10 waypoints for more complex shots
Look Up Tilt – Allows camera to tilt upwards to look above the horizon

Current Karma owners may unlock new features via firmware update, available today.
Additional New Products

Shorty – The ultimate pocket-able extension pole and tripod, perfect for any activity. (RM189)
The Handler – An updated floating handgrip with a quick-release mounting feature. (RM149)
Bite Mount + Floaty– A versatile bite mount with an easy-to-spot float, ideal for POV. (RM149)

The additional new mounts and accessories are now available in authorized dealers with the retail prices listed above.
Learn more about GoPro’s new mounts and accessories HERE.

GoPro Fusion will be made available in Malaysia at a later date to be announced by FunSportz.  Create stunning edits using the bundled Fusion Studio desktop software available when product ships.  The OverCapture mobile experience will be part of a new version of the GoPro App available for iOS and Android in early 2018.

Pokdepinion: Good to see GoPro having a major presence in Malaysia, even if it is a via a distributor. The demo videos and shots shown looks promising. We can’t wait to give it a try ourselves to see how good it truly is.
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The Canon iNSPiC cameras are available starting from RM499

The new Canon iNSPiC instant camera printers offer both the convenience of having a instant camera combined with the flexibility of a digital camera. You can print photos on the spot and share the physical copies, or share the digital images to your friends who didn’t make it just to make them jealous.
The Canon iNSPiC comes in two variants, the Canon iNSPiC [S] and the Canon iNSPiC [C]. The iNSPiC [S] is the higher end of the duo, with an 8MP fixed focus camera. Surrounding the camera lens is also a LED ring light to capture great portrait images even in dim lighting conditions.
Pairing the Canon iNSPiC [S] with the Canon Mini Print mobile app also allows you to decorate your photos with stickers before printing them out. In addition to that, you can also print out photos taken with your smartphone, which is a pretty nifty feature for an instant camera.

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Meanwhile the more affordable Canon iNSPiC [C] comes in more colorful options and touts a 5MP sensor inside. Instead of a LED ring light, this one comes with a selfie mirror for easier selfies.
Canon harnesses the ZINK Zero Ink Technology for these cameras, allowing you to print scratch-resistant, glossy 2×3″ photos that also have a sticky reverse side. The dry printing technology does away with ink cartridges and smudges.
The Canon iNSPiC [C] is priced at RM499, while the higher end iNSPiC [S] is priced at RM699.
Pokdepinion: The Canon iNSPiC [S] is definitely a much more flexible instant camera/printer combo that looks quite interesting.
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iPhone 13 Pro to tout 120Hz LTPO OLED panels

Apple is expected to upgrade the display of the iPhone 13 Pro in a big way. While many were expecting Apple to release the iPhone 12 Pro with a 120Hz display, they were let down by Apple continued use of 60Hz OLED panels. However reports are pointing towards Apple using 120Hz LTPO OLED panels from Samsung for the iPhone 13 Pro.

Low-temperature polycrystalline oxide (LTPO) TFT technology might possibly allow Apple to deliver better battery life even with the higher refresh rate in their upcoming iPhone 13 Pro. This is possible due to the support for adaptive refresh rates brought about by LTPO TFT OLED panels.

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Apple managed to deliver extra battery life in the Apple Watch Series 5 even with a new always-on display function, thanks to the LTPO OLED display that is capable of dropping all the way down to 1Hz to conserve power.

More recently, Samsung managed to implement LTPO OLED display panels in the Samsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra, making it the first smartphone to use an LTPO panel. Samsung is allegedly the sole supplier for the upcoming 120Hz LTPO OLED displays for the iPhone 13 Pro, simply because they are the only one capable of churning out sufficient supply for Apple.
Samsung is reportedly going to be ready to produce up to 60 000 sheets of LTPO OLED per month soon, while LG Display is slated to only be able to pump out 25 000 sheets by the end of 2021. LG Display is reportedly slated to produce LTPO OLED panels for Apple in 2022, with Apple expected to use LTPO OLED panels in all iPhones launched in 2022.
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Pokdepinion: I wonder if adaptive refresh rate will bring smoother mobile gaming?
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Angry Vendors Claims No Profit From Foodpanda, Threatens To Boycott

Popular food delivery Foodpanda has recently landed itself in hot water after several of its vendors claim that the service charges them excessively high commission rates as well as other hidden fees.
Foodpanda facing impending vendor walkout?
According to this Facebook post which sees a compilation of frustrated vendors exposing the charges imposed on them by Foodpanda, the OP (original poster) claims that price hikes imposed by vendors are the result of the service’s exorbitant charges as they see no other way to cover costs. The OP also urges the public to sympathise with the vendors as their hands are pretty much tied behind their backs. You can check out some of the vendor complaints down below:

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Some vendors have even gone ahead and terminated their accounts with the service:

Here’s hoping that the food delivery service would release a statement in response to these vendor allegations.
Pokdepinion: I’m gonna be real here and say that this is not right. Foodpanda needs to explain themselves especially regarding the absurdly high hidden charges and commission rates. This is really not fair for the vendors which in the long run will affect their livelihoods. Unless Foodpanda is willing to risk a mass boycott from vendors across Malaysia.
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Borderlands 3 System Requirements for PC Are Quite Reasonable

With the release of Borderlands 3 just around the corner, more and more details on the game have been made available. If you’re a PC gamer and you’re not sure whether your machine can run Borderlands 3 without any issues, we have the system requirements right here.
Check it out right below here:

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Minimum Requirements

OS: Windows 7 / 8 / 10 (latest service pack)
Processor: AMD FX-8350 |Intel Core i5-3570
Memory: 6GB RAM
Graphics card: AMD Radeon™ HD 7970 | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 680 2GB
Storage: 75 GB

Recommended Specifications

OS: Windows 7/8/10 (latest service pack)
Processor: AMD Ryzen 5 2600 | Intel i7-4770
Memory: 16GB RAM
Graphics card: AMD Radeon™ RX 590 | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 6GB
Storage: 75 GB

Aside from the system requirements, we also have the list of graphics options that will be present in Borderlands 3. You can freely toggle them based on your own preference, whether to make it look good or have it run as smooth as possible.
Basic
Graphics API: DirectX 11, DirectX 12
Display: (varies by setup)
Display Mode: Full Screen, Windowed Borderless, Windowed
Resolution: (varies by setup)
Vertical Sync: Off, On
Resolution Scale: 50% – 200% in 25% increments
Limit Frame Rate: Smooth 22-62 FPS, Capped 30 FPS, Capped 50 FPS, Capped 60 FPS, Capped 72 FPS, Capped 120 FPS, Unlimited, Custom
Custom FPS Limit: default 90, minimum 15, maximum 300
Calibrate Display: Brightness and HDR
Calibrate Safe Area: Adjust the boundary of the UI
Field of View: default 90, minimum 70, maximum 110
Vehicle Field of View: default 90, minimum 70, maximum 110
HUD Scale: default 1, minimum 0.6, maximum 1.3
Advanced

Preferences
Display Stats: Off, FPS, All (FPS, CPU, GPU)
Anti Aliasing: None, FXAA, Temporal
FidelityFX Sharpening: Off, On
Camera Motion Blur: Off, On
Object Motion Blur: Off, On
General
Graphics Quality: Low, Medium, High, Ultra
Texture Streaming: Low, Medium, High, Ultra
Anisotropic Filtering: 2x, 4x, 8x, 16x
Material Quality: Low, Medium, High, Ultra
Shadows: Low, Medium, High, Ultra
Draw Distance: Low, Medium, High, Ultra
Environment Texture Detail: Low, Medium, High, Ultra
Environment Detail: Low, Medium, High, Ultra
Terrain Detail: Low, Medium, High, Ultra
Foliage Detail: Low, Medium, High, Ultra
Character Texture Detail: Low, Medium, High, Ultra
Character Detail: Low, Medium, High, Ultra
Ambient Occlusion: Low, Medium, High, Ultra
Volumetric Fog: Off, Medium, High, Ultra
Screen Space Reflections: Off, Medium, High, Ultra
Borderlands 3 will be coming to the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC via Epic Games Store on 13th September 2019.
Pokdepinion: Well, my PC is capable of running the game flawlessly. That is great news for me. How about you?
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GIGABYTE AORUS 15G arrives with all-new design and mechanical keyboard

GIGABYTE has just announced their latest flagship gaming laptop, the GIGABYTE AORUS 15G and AORUS 17G laptops. In addition to these new designs, GIGABYTE also announced refreshes for the AERO 15 and AERO 17 creator laptops as well as as the AORUS 7 and AORUS 5 gaming laptops. But the main focus of the day is of course, the all-new GIGABYTE AORUS 15G.

Design wise, the GIGABYTE AORUS 15G features an all-new design that is supposed to evoke a unique “sports car” design with its full-aluminium build. But of course, the design is not only for looks as it accommodates GIGABYTE’s latest WINDFORCE Infinity cooling system that helps it handle the 10th Gen Intel Core processors and NVIDIA GeForce RTX SUPER graphics cards.

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In addition to that, AORUS 15G brings GIGABYTE’s AORUS signature OMRON Gaming Switches to a design that’s just 22mm thin. It should be the thinnest gaming laptop out there with a mechanical keyboard. In addition to providing awesome tactile and audible feedback, the keyboard is equipped with full per-key RGB illumination that’s enhanced by the design of the switches and keycaps to deliver brighter and more uniform lighting for a visual treat as well.

Speaking of visual experiences, the GIGABYTE AORUS 15G comes with 240 Hz display with thin 3mm bezels, so you get more screen in a smaller footprint. Last but not least, there a 94 WHr battery that promises up to 8 hours of battery life so you can bring it on a flight and work throughout your flight.

There are a number of configurations for the GIGABYTE AORUS 15G, ranging all the way up to an Intel Core i9-10985HK and an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER Max-Q.
GIGABYTE AORUS 15G Specs

AORUS 15G YB
AORUS 15G XB
AORUS 15G WB
AORUS 15G KB
AORUS 15G SB

CPU
10th Gen Intel Core i7-10875H (8C/16T up to 5.1 GHz)
10th Gen Intel Core i9-10985HK (8C/16T up to 5.3 GHz)
10th Gen Intel Core i7-10750H (6C/12T up to 5.0 GHz)

GPU
GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER Max-Q
GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER Max-Q
GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER Max-Q
GeForce RTX 2060
GeForce GTX 1660 Ti

RAM
8GB, 16GB, 32GB DDR4, up to 64GB (2 x SO-DIMM slots)

Storage
2 x M.2 slots (Support 2 x M.2 PCIe NVMe, only one slot supports SATA interface)

Display
15.6″ FHD 240 Hz display
15.6″ FHD 144 Hz IPS display

I/O Ports
1 x Thunderbolt 3 (Type-C)
3 x USB 3.0
1 x HDMI 2.0
1 x miniDP 1.4
1 x 3.5mm combo jack
1 x UHS-II SD card reader (USB 3.0 interface)

Audio
2 x 2W Speaker

Communication
Killer Ethernet E2600
Killer WiFi 6 (AX1650)
Bluetooth 5.0

Power
94 WHr Li-Po battery
230W power adapter

Dimensions
365 x 250 x 25 mm

Weight
2.2 kg

In addition to the GIGABYTE AORUS 15G, GIGABYTE will also be refreshing the GIGABYTE AERO 15 and AERO 17 lineups with the 10th Gen Intel Core processors and NVIDIA GeForce RTX SUPER Max-Q graphics. The laptops will also come from the factory with NVIDIA Studio drivers to deliver optimized performance in creative apps.
Pre-orders of the GIGABYTE AORUS 17X, AORUS 17G, AORUS 15G and the new new GIGABYTE AERO begin today, with official sales starting after the Restricted Movement Order is over on 16th April. The more affordable AORUS 5 and AORUS 7 laptops will be launched in later April.
Pokdepinion: The GIGABYTE AORUS 15G definitely looks like it has a nice balance of aggressiveness with sleekness going there!
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Realme Officially Enters The Malaysian Smartphone Market — Affordable Smartphones Anyone?

Realme has officially entered the smartphone market here in Malaysia today, with the launch of the new Realme 2, Realme 2 Pro, and the Realme C1 smartphones.
Realme 2, Realme 2 Pro, Realme C1 Officially In Malaysia
With the launch of the three devices, Realme has offered somewhat a refreshing options to choose from now. Targeted for the youth, there’s choices to fit consumer needs.
Realme 2

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The Realme 2 comes with a 6.2-inch 19:9 ratio display and features a 2.5D nanoscale composite material at the back that creates a diamond-like effect of light and shadow. It packs a Snapdragon 450 octa-core processor and a big 4230mAh battery under the hood.

Besides that, it comes in two storage options; 3GB+32GB and 4GB+64GB. Its rear camera consists of a dual 13MP+2MP setup and on the front, it sports a 8MP selfie shooter.
The Realme 2 is available in two color variations; Diamond Red and Diamond Black. You can get it at RM599 for the 3GB variant and RM699 for the 4GB option.
Realme 2 Pro

On the other hand, there’s the Realme 2 Pro, it represents in being the brand’s flagship smartphone. It carries a Qualcomm Snapdragon 660AIE chipset. Running on Color OS 5.2 (based on Android 8.1), the Realme 2 Pro comes with a 6.3-inch full dewdrop screen. It’s back cover has a sectional lamination of 15 atomic layers, delivering a crystal-like dewdrop feeling.
In terms of memory, it offers up to 8GB RAM and 128GB of internal storage. For its cameras, it comes with a dual 16MP+2MP rear cameras, which the primary lens is equipped with an IMX398 sensor. For selfies, it uses a 16MP front camera for you to utilize. Other than that, it comes with a 3,500mAh battery.

Available in Black Sea and Ice Lake colors, here are the special prices for the variations of the Realme 2 Pro that you can get on Shopee’s 11.11 Big Sale;

4GB RAM + 64GB internal storage – RM799 (RM849 original retail price)
6GB RAM + 64GB internal storage – RM899 (RM949 original retail price)
8GB RAM + 128GB internal storage – RM999 (RM1099 original retail price)

Realme C1

Last but not least on the list is the Realme C1. The phone acts as an entry-level device by the company. It offers a Snapdragon 450 chipset and it comes with 2GB RAM paired up with 16GB of internal storage.
It features a 6.2-inch display with a Full HD 1080p and a screen-to-body-ratio of 88.8%. Under the hood, it packs a 4230mAh battery that they’ve said to allow up to 10 hours of gaming.

Camera setup includes a dual 13MP+2MP rear camera, a 5MP selfie shooter. Being an entry-level smartphone, you can get the Realme C1 at an affordable RM399 on lazada during the 22nd November till 22nd December (original retail price is RM449) and it comes in Navy Blue and Mirror Black.
Pokdepinion: Personally, I am liking the Ice Lake on the Realme 2 Pro. It looks unique. Other than that, I think that they’ve priced their devices really well where beforehand I wondered on how will they do it. Well, now I know the answer to that.

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Minister of Transport Hints at E-Hailing Incentives for Train Passengers

It appears that the Ministry of Transport is considering to add a subsidy specifically for e-hailing rides heading towards train stations.
Ministry Of Transport: Subsidized E-Hailing Rides Coming Soon?

The Malaysian Minister of Transport, Anthony Loke, has revealed that the government is considering subsidizing e-hailing rides to solve the issue of first and last-mile connectivity problems for public transport systems. This initiative is being proposed to encourage the public to use trains more by providing incentives. Loke did not provide any details about how the subsidy would work during a Q&A session in Parliament, but said his ministry is studying the financial implications of such a move.

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The proposal was raised in response to a supplementary question from Jerantut MP Khairil Nizam Khirudin, who asked about the possibility of lowering fare rates for e-hailing through subsidies for lower-income groups that need to use the service to get to train stations. In response, the minister disclosed that his ministry is looking into providing incentives for e-hailing services, specifically for people to travel to and from train stations.

Furthermore, Loke has asked the Land Public Transport Agency (APAD) to allow e-hailing firms to introduce ride-sharing features, where drivers can pick up more than one passenger during the same trip, resulting in lower fares. While the details of how the subsidy will work and its implementation remain unclear, the Malaysian government is taking steps to address the issue of last-mile connectivity by developing e-hailing apps for on-demand vans and piloting projects that offer vans as on-demand feeder buses serving LRT stations.
This is not the first time that Loke has proposed ride-sharing for both taxis and e-hailing services. Grab previously offered a ride-share option for cheaper rides a few years ago, but it was gradually scrapped in 2019. With the government’s support for e-hailing services, Malaysians may soon see better access to public transport systems and affordable transportation options.
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Pokdepinion: It would be a good move by the Ministry of Transport for sure, especially with many people relying on public transport to go to work everyday. If implemented properly, it could help ease traffic as well, something we all know we need in Klang Valley. Also, hehe, Kumpool.
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Microsoft confirmed the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 is Windows 10 compatible — now you can play Overwatch on a tablet

At Microsoft’s Windows Hardware Engineering Community event (WinHEC), Qualcomm announced that they are collaborating with Microsoft to enable Windows 10 on mobile computing devices powered by next-generation Qualcomm Snapdragon processors.

The Windows 10 devices powered by Qualcomm’s processor are expected to be fully support Windows 10 ecosystem via an emulator. The emulator, is designed to run any Win32 and universal Windows apps on the Windows 10 and there is no sign that it has software incompatibility issue. It also said the emulator is support for touch, pen, Windows Hello and more.

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The first PC that run Windows 10 based on Qualcomm Snapdragon processors are expected to be available as early as next year. Bringing Windows 10 to life with a range of thin, light, power-efficient and always connected devices.

Pokdepinion: It’s impressive to see an ARM SoC to be able running full Windows 10 and Win32 application, but the most interesting part is the performance loss when running X86 on ARM.
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Muffled Warfare Release Date Unveiled – Echolocation-based FPS from Stifled Developers

The Singapore-based game development studio Gattai Games has officially announced the release date of their echolocation-themed multiplayer first-person shooter, Muffled Warfare.
Muffled Warfare Release Date Unveiled

Earlier this month, we reported on a new game being developed by Gattai Games, the folks behind the popular horror game Stifled. We reported it with a pinch of salt as the timing then was perfect for an April Fool’s prank. It would seem that Muffled Warfare is indeed real and Gattai Games has officially announced the release date for the game.

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If you missed out on the teaser trailer and our initial reports on Gattai Games’ Muffled Warfare, click here to get up to speed.
Muffled Warfare will be available as a Steam Early Access title on 27th April 2018 at exactly 9AM PST. For those living in Malaysia as well as the GMT +8 timezone, that is 12AM on April 28th 2018. If you are from another country, be sure to convert that to your respective timezone.

For those of you who aren’t aware of the game, check out the synopsis given straight from one of the guys in Gattai Games:
Muffled Warfare is a future-gen, competitive, multiplayer, free-for-all, first-person, survival, echolocation shooter where everyone is blind and are forced to use sounds to see, aim and shoot. Think Daredevil with guns, rendered in Stifled’s unique, 4K, HDR, and technicolor enabled graphics.
The game is described as a future generation, competitive multiplayer shooter where everyone is blind and they are forced to use echolocation to see, aim, and shoot. The concept is similar to a game that they developed before, Stifled, just that it’s a multiplayer FPS instead.
For more info on the game, be sure to check out their official website by clicking right here.
Pokdepinion: I have a strange feeling this is gonna be the cause of a lot of rage and scare compilations on YouTube in the near future. Oh well, I got no complaints. Entertainment is entertainment.
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ROG Maximus Z690 Extreme comes with insane 24+1 power delivery and ROG True Voltician!

ASUS has announced a whole slew of Intel Z690 motherboards under their ROG Maximus Z690 and ROG Strix Z690 families. With the 12th Gen Intel Core processors bringing the cutting-edge hybrid architecture, DDR5 memory and PCIe 5.0 support, these motherboards are designed to be the ultimate option for gamers and hardcore enthusiasts.
The first user-friendly innovations available on most of the ROG Maximus and ROG Strix Z690 motherboards is the PCIe Slot Q-Release, which lets you unlatch your graphics card with a simple push of the button. Gone are the days of trying to wiggle a thin tool between the large M.2 heatsink and the backplate of the graphics card to undo the latch! All of the boards here also feature support for LGA1200 cooler mounting points, so you don’t have to switch out your cooler, if you don’t have a LGA1700 cooler.
ROG Maximus Z690 Extreme — going to the extreme!

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ASUS has never slacked when it comes to making their ROG Maximus Extreme motherboards, well, truly Extreme. The ROG Maximus Z690 Extreme is no different, packing a whopping 24+1 teamed power architecture, ready for anything you can throw at it. The VRM is cooled by large cold-forged aluminum heatsinks.
On top of that, you have OptiMem III for exceptional memory stability, even when pushing extreme overclocks on the latest DDR5 memory. You also get ASUS Extended Memory Profiles, which are tuned profiles to help you squeeze out more performance from the DDR5 memory, even if you are relatively inexperienced with memory overclocking.
Setting the ROG Maximus Z690 Extreme from most other motherboards out there is the new AniMe Matrix LED display, that’s actually in color, so that’s a step above the ROG Zephyrus G14’s monochrome AniMe Matrix panel. The ROG Maximus Z690 Extreme also comes with the ROG True Voltician, a USB oscilloscope that lets you monitor your voltages, clock speeds and more in further detail. You can even connect another PC to to it to diagnose your system more effectively.
ROG Maximus Z690 Extreme Glacial

For liquid cooling enthusiasts, the ROG Maximus Z690 Extreme Glacial swaps out the huge heatsinks for a beautiful monoblock developed in partnership with EK. The lower half of the motherboard is covered by a stunning electroplated heatsink with a luxurious finish. And the most interesting part is that for M.2 drive upgrades, you don’t even need to remove the heatsink thanks to a new inverted slot mechanism.
ROG Maximus Z690 Apex — for the record-breakers

While the ASUS ROG Maximus Z690 Extreme packs just about all the best innovations that ASUS has in their arsenal to satiate the hardcore enthusiasts, the ROG Maximus Z690 Apex is designed with a simple goal in mind: breaking records. The ROG Maximus Z690 Apex cuts the number of DIMM slots down to two, which allow it to offer unmatched signal integrity, promising speeds of up to 6600MHz. Other key overclocking features include Slow Mode, LN mode jumper, multiple thermal sensor headers and eight Probelt measurement points.
The ROG Maximus Z690 Apex also bears the distinction of being the only motherboard aside from the ROG Maximus Z690 Extreme and Extreme Glacial to come with the ROG True Voltician. I mean, it would be amiss to not equip it with the absolute best in monitoring, right?
While it is a motherboard intended to push the limits of overclocking with LN2 and other exotic cooling solutions, it doesn’t mean that ASUS is sacrificing other key features that will help you take advantage of the 12th Gen Intel Core processors. ASUS still ships the ROG Maximus Z690 Apex with a DIMM.2 card and a ROG Hyper M.2 card, for a total of five M.2 slots.
ROG Maximus Z690 Formula — finally a white ROG board!

ROG fans who preferred white builds had to be content with the ROG Strix A-series motherboards for the past few generations, but not this time. The ROG Maximus Z690 Formula adopts the Moonlight White colorway, combining white, light gray and brushed metal finishes for a unique aesthetic. As customary of the ROG Maximus Formula motherboards, the CrossChill EK III heatsink developed in partnership with EK helps keep the 20+1 power delivery system happy, be it whether you are connecting it to a custom liquid cooling loop, or just relying on air cooling.
The ROG Maximus Z690 Formula gets a simple touch of RGB that is pretty reminiscent of the ROG Phone 5, but you also get the LiveDash OLED 2 display for some convenient system monitoring. The ROG Maximus Z690 Formula comes with the latest connectivity options, WiFi 6E, 10GbE, USB 3.2 Gen 2×2, Thunderbolt 4, and of course, PCIe 5.0 and an ample 5 M.2 slots, two of which are on the bundled ROG Hyper M.2 card, making it the perfect platform for some truly over-the-top PC setups.
ROG Maximus Z690 Hero — the ROG Maximus Z690 for everyone?

The ROG Maximus Z690 Hero is arguably the best looking ROG Maximus Z690 motherboard, bringing the new Polymo lighting. The I/O cover of the ROG Maximus Z690 Hero packs many little LEDs for fancy RGB patterns unlike any motherboard before it. It isn’t as customizable as the AniMe Matrix on the Maximus Z690 Extreme, but hey, this is cool enough, and it will most probably be a lot more affordable too, which is always a win.
The ROG Maximus Z690 Hero packs a 20+1 VRM with 90A powerstages, and you also get stuff like WiFi 6E, 2.5GbE, three onboard M.2 slots and a bundled ROG Hyper M.2 card bringing another two slots, ESS 9018Q2C DAC for hi-fi audio, Thunderbolt 4. Not too shabby for the “baby” ROG Maximus Z690 board.
ROG Strix Z690 Series — aggressive aesthetics, less aggressive on your wallet?
ROG Strix Z690-E Gaming WiFi

For the ROG Strix Z690-E Gaming WiFi, ASUS bumped down the power deliver to 18+1 powerstages, which is still a huge upgrade from last-gen. This is cooled by two aluminum heatsinks linked by an L-shaped heatpipe. Even the PCIe 5.0 M.2 slot gets a heatpipe as a part of the ASUS Combo-Sink design, improving the heat dissipation of next-gen SSDs. And it even comes with a ROG Hyper M.2 card to give you more room for additional PCIe 4.0 SSDs.
In terms of features, you aren’t losing out on much either. For connectivity, you get WiFi 6E, Intel 2.5GbE, HDMI 2.1 and USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 Type-C. Along with that you get a Savitech SV3H712 DAC, as well as the whole suite of AI features that ASUS offers with their motherboards, like AI Overclocking, AI Cooling, AI Networking and Two-Way AI Noise Cancellation.
ROG Strix Z690-F Gaming WiFi

Scaling it down further, you get the ROG Strix Z690-F with its 16+1 power stages and PCIe 4.0 storage options. Still, there’s a lot of features that are shared with the ROG Strix Z690-E Gaming WiFi, from its audio DAC, connectivity to its AI features. It even comes with a ROG Reusable Cable Organizer, something which isn’t included with the ROG Strix Z690-E, helping you stow away your cables neatly.
ROG Strix Z690-G Gaming WiFi

The ROG Strix Z690-G Gaming WiFi gives mATX enthusiasts a premium option. With a 14+2 DrMOS VRM design, the Z690-G Gaming WiFi is ready to tackle any 12th Gen Intel Core CPU with ease. You also get the full suite of connectivity options shared with its bigger brethren, including HDMI 2.1, WiFi 6, Intel 2.5GbE and USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 Type-C. The audio chops of this board is also powered by the Savitech SV3H712 DAC, with DTS Sound Unbound taking care of the software end of things.
ROG Strix Z690-A Gaming WiFi D4

The ROG Strix Z690-A Gaming WiFi D4 stands out from the other boards here not only with its Moonlight White aesthetic, but also its support for DDR4. The ROG Strix Z690-A Gaming WiFi D4 is the only ROG board to support DDR4, giving gamers the option to reuse the memory from their older builds to lower the overall cost of upgrading to the 12th Gen Intel Core platform.
With 16+1 DrMOS powerstages rated for up to 80A, as well as the full suite of features like WiFi 6, Intel 2.5GbE, HDMI 2.1, USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 and four M.2 slots, the ROG Strix Z690-A Gaming WiFi D4 is going to be a prime choice for those who do not think the premium associated with DDR5 memory is worth their while.
ROG Strix Z690-I Gaming WiFi

The cutest board in this lineup, the ROG Strix Z690-I Gaming WiFi crams a lot into the ITX form factor. With a 10+1 powerstage VRM design, high-end alloy chokes and rugged capacitors, the ROG Strix Z690-I Gaming WiFi gives you the features that you would expect from ROG’s larger motherboards, but in a fraction of the footprint.
To still offer all that but in the constraints of the ITX form factor, the ROG Strix Z690-I Gaming WiFi packs a triple-decker heatsink that houses two M.2 slots, along with a ROG Strix Front Panel SATA Card, packing four SATA ports, front-panel headers and one ARGB Gen2 header, in addition to the other rest of the RGB and ARGB headers available on the board itself. This is also the only ROG Strix board with two Thunderbolt 4 ports for vastly expanded connectivity.
Pokdepinion: Sign me up for that ROG Strix Z690-I Gaming WiFi!
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Call of Duty Modern Warfare 3: A Confusing Yet Familiar Sequel

Get the latest details on Call of Duty Modern Warfare 3, the upcoming sequel to Modern Warfare 2. Discover the trend of repeating game titles and its impact on the gaming industry.
Call of Duty Modern Warfare 3 Continues a Confusing Naming Strategy for Games

Get ready for a dose of nostalgia mixed with confusion as Call of Duty prepares to release Modern Warfare 3, a direct sequel to its recent title, Modern Warfare 2. While the name may seem obvious, there’s more to this sequel than meets the eye. In this article, we’ll delve into the details and explore the trend of game titles repeating across different iterations.

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According to Insider Gaming, Call of Duty’s 2023 standalone offering will continue the storyline of Modern Warfare 2. Sledgehammer Games, initially tasked with creating a “premium DLC” for the game, expanded the project over time, ultimately turning it into a complete sequel. The decision to present it as a full-blown game instead of an expansion is both surprising and intriguing, considering Sledgehammer Games released a Call of Duty title, Vanguard, just two years ago.

Not only does Call of Duty Modern Warfare 3 mark a continuation of the series, but it also highlights a growing trend in the gaming industry; repeating game titles. This marketing tactic has gained popularity in recent years, with franchises like Star Wars Battlefront and Fable adopting the same approach. While it may trigger nostalgia and suggest a reboot, it can also lead to confusion among players, requiring them to specify the release year when discussing the game.
The success of this marketing tactic is evident as more developers embrace it. However, it raises questions about the future. Will we see a never-ending cycle of reboots and repeated titles, potentially resulting in multiple games with the same name within a series? Only time will tell how far this trend will go and how players will adapt to the ongoing confusion.
Call of Duty Modern Warfare 3 is slated to release on 10th November 2023, allowing fans to immerse themselves in the next chapter of the series.
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Pokdepinion: Whether you’re excited for the continuation of the storyline or puzzled by the repetitive game titles, there’s no denying that Call of Duty is once again making waves in the gaming world.
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Final Fantasy 16 Will Not Require You to Grind, Says Producer

Final Fantasy 16 producer Yoshi-P recently revealed in an interview that the game won’t have any grinding. Players who follow the story will always feel at the recommended level, but there will be challenges for RPG-oriented players.
Final Fantasy 16 Won’t Require Grinding, Says Producer Yoshi-P

In a recent interview with Final Fantasy 16 producer Naoki Yoshida, a.k.a. Yoshi-P, conducted by Japanese outlet 4gamer, it was revealed that the game’s story will not involve any grinding. According to Yoshi-P, players who simply follow the story will always feel like they are at the recommended level, but the game will be balanced enough for RPG-oriented players who are looking for a challenge.

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Yoshi-P said that it is possible to reach the recommended level just by following the story, without having to think about experience points, but it is also possible to level up beyond the recommended level by doing side quests or continuing to hunt the endless stream of enemies in the field. The game is balanced so that players can just buy the highest quality weapons and armor from the shop when they return to their base, and gil (the game’s currency) won’t really become an issue that players have to earn.
In the latest trailer, it was revealed that the protagonist Clive regularly moves between the main areas and some sort of hideout or hub. There are also facilities in this hub that players can upgrade through side quests, such as the “Mob Hunt Board,” where players can hunt rare monsters scattered around the world. This activity, along with other side elements, makes up half the volume of the entire game.

Yoshi-P emphasized that the balance between the story and side quests is important, and that side quests are scattered organically throughout the playthrough, challenging players enough to force them to craft good equipment, but without betraying the time they have already spent on the story or forcing them to go out of their way to prepare for these encounters.
The levels are designed to avoid repetitive actions like grinding or gathering certain resources like gil. There are enough potions in each level so that players won’t run out of potions or obsess about being unprepared for bosses.
Grinding has been a part of many Final Fantasy titles, with games like Final Fantasy X and Final Fantasy 12 featuring particularly grindy content. However, it’s refreshing to hear that Final Fantasy 16 is aiming to avoid that kind of gameplay, offering a unified and balanced experience for both RPG enthusiasts and casual players alike. The game is expected to be released in the coming months.
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Pokdepinion: It’s hard to imagine a Final Fantasy game without grinding but I suppose it will not require you to grind levels unless you have difficulties in certain sections / bosses. Perfectionists will probably still do more than what’s required to avoid situations where it might get a bit too stressful, like me.
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Digi Offers The New Samsung Galaxy Note10 And Note10+ From RM79/Month

Digi has revealed today that they are offering the latest Samsung Galaxy Note 10 and Galaxy Note10+ smartphones from RM79 per month through their Digi PhoneFreedom program.
Available from now until the 18th of August, you can pre-book both models through the Digi Online Store. Digi Postpaid 160 and Digi Postpaid 190 subscribers will also receive free Digi Shield, which offers protection from accidental and liquid damage for 2 years.
As you’d expect, there’s a number of packages that’s on hand for the devices. Ranging Digi Postpaid 80 (RM139) to Digi Postpaid 190 (RM79) for the Samsung Galaxy Note 10 and Digi Postpaid 120 (RM149) to Digi Postpaid 190 (RM99) for the Samsung Galaxy Note 10+.

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For those who opt to get the Note10+, you’ll be getting a free storage upgrade at 512GB. It’s worth noting that these plans comes with a 24-month contract. Additionally, those who pre-order will get freebies worth up to RM1,159.
Pre-orders for the standard Galaxy Note10 will get their hands on free Galaxy Buds, 1-year extended protection and 1-time screen protection, as well as a wireless battery pack. Note10+ pre-orders will get the similar package, excluding the Galaxy Buds but with the addition of the mentioned storage upgrade.
Digi has said that pre-order customers will get their Note10 devices from 22nd August onwards. For more details, you can check out Digi’s website.
If you wish to learn more on the Samsung Galaxy Note 10 series, do check out on our previous article.
Pokdepinion: Sounds like a deal for Note lovers as well as Digi users..
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Edifier adds new Gaming Headphones to the line-up – Introducing the G4, G10 and G20

Edifier has been venturing into the gaming scene pretty aggressively lately, and this time around, they have announced three gaming headphones which should be hitting our shelves very soon! Announced are Edifier G4, Edifier G10 and Edifier G20, all of which are gaming focused with design that resembles the gamer’s attitude. All three headphones are driven by 40mm Neodymium drivers to deliver powerful audio performances and 7.1 virtual surround sound for accurate sound positioning in game.
Edifier G4
Edifier G4
If you are familiar with the Edifier G3, this is one step above it. The success of Edifier G3 now gets flowed over to the new Edifier G4 gaming headphone. The G4 has more advanced sound positioning technology and has a retractable microphone with flexible mic boom. It has retained its renowned built in sound card from the G3.
Edifier G10 and Edifier G20
Edifier G10
The Edifier G10 and Edifier G20 are new series gaming headphones that Edifier has developed to get you into the game with style, but within budgets. Harnessing the same technology as their elder brother, the G10 and G20 will deliver 7.1 surround sound positioning coupled to a 40mm Neodymium driver to deliver high audio quality!

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Edifier G20
The Edifier G4 will be priced at RM239.00, whereas the Edifier G10 will be priced at RM99 and the Edifier G20 at RM139.00. The headphones are available for pre-order now at inter-asia.com.my and will be hitting the stores in Malaysia by Early next month (July 2017).
Pokdepinion: Edifier has been known to make good products at very reasonable prices. The G4 being the highest in line-up is barely above RM250, making it a steal!
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2021’s Shopee 11.11 Big Sale Is The Platform’s Biggest Yet With Over 2 Billion Items Sold

Shopee has just revealed that its most recent 11.11 Big Sale is their most successful yet with the amount of items sold during this year’s sales period smashing last year’s record.
This year’s Shopee 11.11 Big Sale smashes last year’s record

Malaysian Shopee shoppers continued to stock up on items such as Milo, cereal, instant noodles, and fresh fruits and vegetables on November 11th. Shopee also sold over 1.8 million home improvement and decoration products.

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With Malaysians returning to their out-of-home activities, health and personal care goods such as face masks are among the most popular items on Shopee. On 11 November, Malaysians were reminded of their obligations and the Government’s responsibility to safeguard their safety as well as that of people around them, with over 13 million pieces of the product sold out, and close to 30,000 Covid-19 test kits sold out.

The 11.11 Big Sale had the same enthusiastic response across the region, according to Shopee. During the event, almost 2 billion products were purchased, breaking Shopee’s previous record set in 2020. On November 11th, excitement peaked, with visitation up 5.5 times in the first two hours compared to a normal day.
Millions of Malaysians were connected to brands and merchants through Shopee’s year-end shopping festivals. As a result, offline shops benefited from the influx of online-first clients to their stores during the 11.11 Big Sale shopping event, when users claimed over 5 million ShopeePay Vouchers through ‘Deals Near Me’.
Malaysians spent more time connecting with vendors and watching their favourite celebrities on live streams during the 11.11 Big Sale, with 4.8 million hours spent viewing on Shopee Live. Users who played Tap & Win A Condo and Spin & Win for a chance to win a condominium unit worth over RM500,000 at SkyMeridien Residences At Sentul East and a BMW 218i Grand Coupé M Sport, respectively, received more than 41 million Golden Tickets.
“It brings us great joy to see the impact of our efforts on shoppers, businesses and the local community,” said Terence Pang, Chief Operating Officer at Shopee. “The digital economy and e-commerce continue to present many opportunities for growth. We want to enable more people to benefit from this growth by increasing e-commerce adoption and helping more consumers and businesses come online and connecting them with one another.”
The 11.11 Big Sale has encouraged more individuals to access and experience the benefits of online purchasing, particularly those who live outside of large cities and have a low level of digital awareness. The number of shoppers from rural and smaller towns increased by five times across the region, while ShopeePay transactions outside of the main cities increased by nine times on an average day as consumers paid for their Shopee orders easily.
The 11.11 Big Sale served as a springboard for growth and recovery for businesses in the region. Local businesses benefited from the increased shopping activity, with those who participated in 11.11 for the first time seeing an 18-fold increase in orders on November 11 compared to a typical day.
Pokdepinion: Those are some impressive numbers. I bought quite a few groceries during 11.11 because I guess I’m an adult now.
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ASUS B550 motherboards with PCIe 4.0 are priced from just RM439

ASUS has just announced the AMD B550 motherboards that will be brought into Malaysia, and they offer quite an upgrade over the previous AMD B450 motherboards that are currently available. New features include what the AMD B550 platform brings to table, such as USB 3.2 Gen2 and PCIe 4.0 support from the CPU, as well as add-ons like WiFi 6, 2.5G Ethernet and also support for faster memory clocks.
ROG Strix B550-E Gaming
ASUS built the ROG Strix B550-E Gaming for premium performance, with a beefy 14+2 power stage VRM design and reinforced Safe Slots to support heavier GPUs. Speaking of which, this board supports both SLI and CrossfireX GPU configurations, to allow for more GPU horsepower than a single GPU can offer. It will also support two M.2 SSDs, which sport individual heatsinks to cool them better.

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On top of that, ASUS baked in Intel’s I225-V 2.5 GbE and WiFi 6 onto the board for high-speed Internet, as well as Bluetooth 5.1 for a solid connection to other devices. Speaking of connections, the ROG Strix B550-E Gaming offers three USB 3.2 Gen2 connectors along with a mix of USB 3.0 and USB 2.0 ports. Last but not least, the board sports premium SupremeFX S1220A audio, with a USB-C Audio port that can be used for Type-C audio devices or standard USB connectivity, with automatic detection of the device connected.
The ROG Strix B550-E is priced at RM1548.
ROG Strix B550-F Gaming (WiFi)
The ROG Strix B550-F Gaming (WiFi) drops some features from the ROG Strix B550-E Gaming, in pursuit of a more affordable price tag. Niceties like the Q-CODE readout, SLI support and front USB 3.2 Gen2 header are removed. The power delivery system is also reduced to a 12+2 configuration, but it should still be plenty to power any AM4 processor.

While there are some compromises, the 2.5GbE LAN by Intel and WiFi 6 connectivity is also available on the ROG Strix B550-F Gaming (WiFi). The audio codec used is also the same ROG SupremeFX S1220A, which supports up to 32-bit audio playback. Each of the SSDs also sport their own heatsink, similar to what the ROG Strix B550-E Gaming offers.
The ROG Strix B550-F Gaming (WiFi) is a lot more affordable at just RM1095.
ROG Strix B550-I Gaming

The only AMD B550 motherboard from ASUS, the ROG Strix B550-I Gaming uses a smaller 8+2 power delivery system. To ensure that the performance of the 3rd Gen Ryzen processors won’t be held back by the VRM, ASUS implemented active cooling for the VRM. In the compact dimensions of the ROG Strix B550-I Gaming, ASUS still managed to cram in two M.2 SSD slots. For connectivity, ASUS also managed to cram in 2.5 GbE Intel LAN and WiFi 6 connectivity, as well as a good selection of USB ports on the rear.
Pricing and availability for the ROG Strix B550-I Gaming will come later.
TUF Gaming B550-Plus

For those looking for a more military-inspired aesthetic, the TUF Gaming B550-Plus might be right up your alley. It offers the same support for PCIe 4.0, although curiously enough they decided the warmer PCIe 4.0-enabled M.2 slot doesn’t need a heatsink, but the one below the PCH which only supports PCIe 3.0 SSDs needs on. The VRM power delivery system sports a 8+2 DrMOS arrangement under large heatsinks. ASUS also used military-grade TUF components for longevity. There’s no WiFi on this board, but there’s 2.5 GbE LAN, with an empty M.2 slot (Key E) for a WiFi module if you decide that you need WiFi down the road.
The ASUS TUF Gaming B550-Plus is priced at RM779.
TUF Gaming B550M-Plus (WiFi)
The TUF Gaming B550M Plus (WiFi) takes most of the features from the TUF Gaming B550-Plus, but offers them in a mATX form factor. You get the same dual M.2 SSD slots, 2.5 GbE LAN and WiFi 6, for the TUF Gaming B550M-Plus (WiFi). ASUS Malaysia will also be offering the TUF Gaming B550M-Plus that drops the Intel WiFi 6 AX200 module.
          TUF Gaming B550M-Plus            TUF Gaming B550M-Plus (WiFi)
The TUF Gaming B550M-Plus (WiFi) is priced at RM749, while the TUF Gaming B550M-Plus is offered at just RM635.
ASUS Prime B550M
ASUS offers two more B550 motherboards under the ASUS Prime series, namely the ASUS Prime B550M-A (WiFi) and the ASUS Prime B550M-K. Both boards offer PCIe 4.0 support. The ASUS Prime B550M-A (WiFi) also supports WiFi 6 connectivity, and both boards offers HDMI, DVI-D and D-sub (VGA) display outputs to support even old monitors.
          ASUS Prime B550M-K            ASUS Prime B550M-A (WiFi)
The ASUS Prime B550M-A (WiFi) is priced at RM485, while the ASUS Prime B550M-K is even more affordable at RM439.
For a breakdown of the specifications of ASUS’ B550 boards, check out the table below:
ASUS B550 Motherboards Specs

ROG Strix B550-E Gaming
ROG Strix B550-F Gaming
ROG Strix B550-I Gaming
TUF Gaming B550-Plus
TUF Gaming B550M-Plus (WiFi)
TUF Gaming B550M-Plus
Prime B550M-A (WiFi)
TUF Gaming B550M-K

Form Factor
ATX
ATX
mITX
ATX
mATX
mATX
mATX
mATX

VRM
14+2
12+2
8+2
8+2
8+2
8+2
6+2
4+2

RAM support
4 x DIMM, Up to 128GB, up to 5100 MHz
4 x DIMM, Up to 128GB, up to 5100 MHz
2 x DIMM, Up to 64GB, up to 5100 MHz
4 x DIMM, Up to 128GB, up to 4800 MHz
4 x DIMM, Up to 128GB, up to 4800 MHz
4 x DIMM, Up to 128GB, up to 4800 MHz
4 x DIMM, Up to 128GB, up to 4800 MHz
4 x DIMM, Up to 128GB, up to 4800 MHz

Storage
1 x M.2 PCIe 4.0 / SATA
1 x M.2 PCIe 3.0 / SATA
6 x SATA 6Gb/s
1 x M.2 PCIe 4.0 / SATA
1 x M.2 PCIe 3.0 / SATA
6 x SATA 6Gb/s
1 x M.2 PCIe 4.0 / SATA
1 x M.2 PCIe 3.0 / SATA
4 x SATA 6Gb/s
1 x M.2 PCIe 4.0 / SATA
1 x M.2 PCIe 3.0 / SATA
6 x SATA 6Gb/s
1 x M.2 PCIe 4.0 / SATA
1 x M.2 PCIe 3.0 / SATA
4 x SATA 6Gb/s
1 x M.2 PCIe 4.0 / SATA
1 x M.2 PCIe 3.0 / SATA
4 x SATA 6Gb/s
1 x M.2 PCIe 4.0 / SATA
1 x M.2 PCIe 3.0 / SATA
4 x SATA 6Gb/s
1 x M.2 PCIe 4.0 / SATA
1 x M.2 PCIe 3.0 / SATA
4 x SATA 6Gb/s

Display output
DisplayPort 1.2
HDMI 2.1
DisplayPort 1.2
HDMI 2.1
DisplayPort 1.4
HDMI 2.1
DisplayPort 1.4
HDMI 2.1
DisplayPort 1.2
HDMI 2.1
DisplayPort 1.2
HDMI 2.1
HDMI 2.1
DVI-D
D-Sub
HDMI 2.1
DVI-D
D-Sub

Networking
Intel WiFi 6 AX200
Intel I225-V 2.5 GbE
Intel WiFi 6 AX200
Intel I225-V 2.5 GbE
Intel WiFi 6 AX200
Intel I225-V 2.5 GbE
Intel I225-V 2.5 GbE
Intel WiFi 6 AX200
Realtek RTL8125B 2.5 GbE
Realtek RTL8125B 2.5 GbE
Intel WiFi 6 AX200
Realtek RTL8111H Gigabit
Realtek RTL8111H Gigabit

Price
RM1548
RM1095
TBA
RM779
RM749
RM635
RM485
RM439

All of these boards are available now, with 3+1 year warranties.
Pokdepinion: I am looking forward to the ASUS ROG Strix B550-I Gaming…
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Cooler Master Introduces MASTER XP Subsidiary Brand — Official Website Launched

The folks at Cooler Master has announced today the launch of MASTER XP, the company’s subsidiary brand where they take game mechanics and apply them to other web properties to increase engagement, with two strategic areas of focus; entertainment and communication.
Cooler Master introduces MASTER XP

MASTER XP is committed to the concept output of “brand+innovation+immersive experience”, in order to create greater exposures from exciting events and engaging programs to attract larger crowds of Gen Z.

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Aside from that, they also provides full degree marketing service, from online to offline. The brand is working with partners to formulate and build new industry standards where they hope to achieve brand innovation, provide immersive experience and customer first.
To find out more on the brand, you can head to the link right here to go their website. For more of the latest tech and gaming news plus reviews, stay tuned to Pokde.net.
Pokdepinion: At the moment, they have established themselves in China, Taiwan, and Netherland. I wonder if they’ll create a HQ here in Malaysia..
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[Computex 2018] AMD offers peek at 7nm Radeon Vega, 64-threaded Ryzen Threadripper — teases a 7nm EPYC processor of epic proportions too!

AMD isn’t ready to slow down their momentum after launching their impressive 2nd Generation Ryzen CPUs, as they revealed the latest products from partners incorporating their current portfolio, while offering a sneak peek at their upcoming products for AMD’s consumer and enterprise-class lineups at Computex 2018.
OEMs are getting it on with AMD

While a year or so back we would rarely hear see OEMs offering systems with AMD’s parts, we are seeing Acer, ASUS, Dell, HP, Lenovo and even HUAWEI now showcasing systems with the Ryzen APUs, 2nd Gen Ryzen desktop processors and Radeon graphics. Acer’s Predator Helios 500 stands out above the rest, by incorporating the 2nd Generation Ryzen 7 processors and Radeon RX Vega56 for desktop-class gaming performance in a mobile laptop. ASUS took another route, pairing AMD Ryzen mobile processors with NVIDIA’s GeForce GTX 1050 in the ASUS VivoBook X570ZD for gaming on the go, while offering the ASUS VivoBook X505ZA with AMD Ryzen mobile CPUs with Radeon Vega Graphics for productivity.

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More value for gamers

AMD’s latest 4xx-series chipsets enable features like StoreMI, NVMe RAID, XFR 2.0 Enhanced and NVMe RAID. The new AMD B450 replaces the AMD B350 as AMD’s mid-range chipset, offering a better value-for-money option than the AMD X470 chipset for gamers who desire more bang for their buck and can do without NVIDIA SLI support. AMD also showcased their Radeon FreeSync technology on Samsung’s latest 80″ QLED TV, marking the next level of FreeSync adoption. What’s better for FreeSync on a huge TV, is being able to power it with a tiny Radeon RX Vega56 Nano graphics card in a HTPC. This new “nano” GPU enables enthusiast-class gaming performance in small form factor builds, an important niche for gamers pushing for more performance in a smaller footprint. Also demonstrated at Computex 2018 was AMD’s 12nm-based 2nd Generation Ryzen Threadripper, now set to sport up to 32 cores and 64 threads of rip-roaring performance. With a release date set for Q3 2018, the HEDT market is set for a big shake up. The 7nm Radeon Vega GPUs are set to empower servers and workstations in H2 2018, but we should expect it to reach gamers soon enough after that.
EPYC growth is epic

EPYC processors are currently implemented in Cisco UCS’s highest density offering ever with 128% more cores, 50% more servers and 20% more storage per rack, enabled with the Zen architecture. The new HP ProLiant DL325 Gen10 uses a single EPYC processor to deliver 27% lower cost per virtual machine than the leading two-socket competitor, enabling better value for enterprises. While the dust has yet to be settled around EPYC, AMD is already preparing to sample the next generation 7nm EPYC processor with Zen2 architecture in H2 2018, with a launch date set for 2019.
All in all, it’s nice seeing AMD alive and kicking, forcing Intel to up their game. Intel did make a rather strong showing at Computex 2018 too, but you decide who did it better.
Pokdepinion: AMD is really doing quite strongly this time. Let’s see if they can keep it up!
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Adobe Premiere Pro gets NVENC support for up to 5x faster video exports!

The NVENC feature allows gamers to stream games without having to tax the CPU to encode the video output. The feature has been integrated into OBS, among other software, and now it is added to Premiere Pro 14.2. Video creators can now enjoy GPU-accelerated encoding to export videos up to 5x faster than with the CPU alone.

You can make use of NVENC with the latest H.265/HEVC codec as well as the popular H.264 codec. NVIDIA used the example of a video that’s 3 minutes and 9 seconds long. With the Intel Core i7-9750H alone, it would take 3 minutes and 48 seconds to export, while NVENC with the GeForce RTX 2060 GPU shaves that down to just 47 seconds. That’s a massive improvement and should help content creators save a ton of time and be able to spend less time waiting for their projects to export.

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NVIDIA’s NVENC technology will also be available in Adobe Media Encoder, After Effects and Audition to speed up the export process too. Aside from the addition of NVENC, Premiere Pro and After Effects will also support Apple ProRes RAW. Creators can now import and edit ProRes RAW files in Windows without transcoding, thanks to CUDA acceleration on NVIDIA GPUs.

These new features will be available on both NVIDIA Quadro and NVIDIA GeForce GPUs in the latest versions of the Adobe software.
Pokdepinion: That’s some pretty significant time saved! I wonder if there’s going to be a disparity in the quality or speed between GeForce RTX and the older cards considering the newer NVENC encoder on the latest Turing cards.
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Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 Plus to be cooler, but pricier than Snapdragon 8 Gen 1

Qualcomm has gotten into a cadence where they will launch two flagship chipsets a year, a vanilla variant and a Plus version later in the year. They have usually kept to using binned versions of the same chips, but given the exceptionally toasty Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, rumors have hinted that Qualcomm will be switching to TSMC to make the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 Plus.
Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 Plus to run cooler, but will also cost more than the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1

The switch is expected to take advantage of TSMC’s superior 4nm node, versus the ailing Samsung 4nm one that is currently used to churn out the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. However instead of using the headroom available to push for higher clocks and thus higher performance, rumors are pointing towards Qualcomm running the same clocks on the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 Plus, and instead bring a cooler chipset to the market.

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It is however worth mentioning that a cooler chipset can potentially deliver better performance with the right implementation, as it will throttle less and thus can run at higher average clocks. While that’s good and all, the shift to TSMC will reportedly raise costs as well by around 20%. It is pretty much a known fact in the industry that Samsung’s foundry is inferior to TSMC, but they make up for it by charging less. As Qualcomm goes back to TSMC, costs will increase, and it will eventually lead to pricier smartphones as the costs will be transferred to the end user..

The leaker also went on to mention that as the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 Plus maintains the same clocks from the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, it will still end up being slower than the Dimensity 9000, which touts higher clocks and a larger L3 cache. Of course, it still boils down to the implementation, so let’s wait for the actual devices to come around before making our conclusion. Speaking of which, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 Plus is reportedly arriving next month, so we can probably get our answers very soon!
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Pokdepinion: Can’t wait to see how the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 Plus performs, as the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 actually underwhelmed me in the Xiaomi 12 Pro…
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WhatsApp Increases Time Limit to Delete Messages Permanently

💭 Rethinking your message? Now you’ll have a little over 2 days to delete your messages from your chats after you hit send.
— WhatsApp (@WhatsApp) August 8, 2022

I’m sure you and everyone else have had messages that were regretfully sent. Either it’s not for the intended recipient or it was done son by mistake. Now, you will have up to two days to delete those messages on WhatsApp permanently for both parties.
Since 2017, WhatsApp added the ability to delete messages but it will still be there for the recipient if not done so within 7 minutes. This was then extended to about an hour in the following year and now, you get a much longer two-day breathing space.

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Of course, recipients could always take screenshots before messages get deleted, so it’s always a good practice to check everything prior to sending. It’s also worth noting that this will not work if the recipient has yet to get the latest update as well, and you will not be informed if the deletion is done properly or not.
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Pokdepinion: For those who are very concerned about keeping certain information, this will indeed be helpful. Me personally, I just can’t really care much but I wouldn’t go as far as calling it useless of course. It just serves no purpose for me, and that’s fine.
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Uber and Grab fined a total of RM39 million in Singapore — merger deemed anti-competitive

As an avid user of Uber and Grab, the merger has definitely seen a lot fewer voucher codes than we used to see from both ride-hailing companies. And luckily the authorities in Singapore do see it unfit for the two top ride-hailing services to sign a deal like that, as the Competition Commission of Singapore (CCCS) has deemed it “anti-competitive”.
The CCCS slapped Uber and Grab with fines totaling up to S$9.5 million (~RM39 million) for the uncompetitive practice, but does not break the merger. Grab, which previously sat at around 50% market share, gained up to 80% market share after it acquired Uber. Fares have also reportedly increased by 10 – 15% after the merger, affecting consumers.

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The fines are noted to not really impact Grab as they have received a US$ 6 billion (~RM24 billion). CCCS’ main goal is to ensure that competition in the industry can still survive, and the fines would be suspended if a competitor manages to capture 30% market share for a month. The penalties will be lifted if the competitors manage to maintain those figures for six consecutive months.
Did the Grab-Uber merger negatively impact your daily commute, or did you find that it actually improved your ride-hailing experience? Let us know!
Source: The Straits Times
Pokdepinion: I did not like the merger. Loved the vouchers to go everywhere, and now I have none.
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PS Plus Asia January 2019 FREE GAMES Lineup – The First for 2019

PS Plus Asia January 2019 FREE GAMES Lineup

Let us welcome 2019 with January’s FREE game for all PS Plus members!
Experience adrenaline pumping action with Tom Clancy’s The Division and Steep as these 2 Ubisoft titles will be FREE to download from 10 Jan 2019! pic.twitter.com/1PlvdZafVr
— PlayStation Asia (@PlayStationAsia) December 27, 2018

The new year is just around the corner and we already have some news as to what we can expect in 2019. In this particular case, it’s the PS Plus Asia January 2019 free games lineup where PS Plus members can expect a lineup of free games to kick off a brand new year. The theme for this lineup seems to be Ubisoft games.
The first in the PS Plus free games list is Tom Clancy’s The Division. During Black Friday, a devastating pandemic sweeps through New York City, and one by one, basic services fail. In only a few days, without food or water, society collapses into chaos. The Division, an autonomous unit of tactical agents, is activated. Leading seemingly ordinary lives among us, these Agents are trained to operate independently in order to save society.

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The second one we have here is the extreme snowboarding game, Steep. Ride a massive open world across the Alps, where the powder is always fresh and the run never ends. Defy and master the mountain alone or with friends on skis, wingsuits, snowboards and paragliders.
Aside from the PS Plus Asia January 2019 free games lineup, subscribers will also be getting the Toro Winter Dynamic PS4 theme, which can be downloaded this January and February 2019.
At the moment, it appears that these are the only things that have been announced. Knowing Sony Interactive Entertainment, there will be another two or three games that will be included in the lineup later on, though these may be limited to perhaps the PS Vita or the PS3.
Pokdepinion: I honestly expected something bigger for the new year but oh well. PS Plus Asia free games, leggo.
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Samsung Exynos 8895 enters production — Exynos variant of Galaxy S8?

Previously, Samsung has been slated to pack the upcoming Galaxy S8 smartphones with the Snapdragon 835 SoCs that they are manufacturing for Qualcomm. In fact, Samsung are going so far as to demand exclusivity for the Snapdragon 835, forcing the competition to release smartphones with yesteryear’s Snapdragon 821. We had assumed that the Galaxy S8 won’t be featuring a Exynos variant, but we really aren’t too sure about that right now with the Exynos 8895 in the picture.

The Exynos 8895 is based on Samsung’s 10nm FinFET manufacturing process, just like the Snapdragon 835, allowing for up to 27% higher performance while consuming 40% less power compared to 14nm technology. The new processor will feature four of Samsung’s 2nd generation custom CPU cores combined with four efficient A53 cores. Samsung Coherent Interconnect (SCI) technology integrates a heterogenous system architecture, allowing for greater performance in applications such as artificial intelligence and deep learning.

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The GPU has also received an upgrade to the latest Mali-G71 MP20, which features a whopping 20 GPU cores for next-gen graphics on mobile so gaming will be absolutely awesome with the Exynos 8895. An advanced multi-format codec allows for recording and playback of 4K UHD content at 120fps, while also capable of enhancing the image quality for a better experience in VR applications.

A separate processing unit handles the security solutions such as the iris scanner and fingerprint recognition, enabling safer transactions via Samsung Pay or any related security applications. There is also a Vision Processing Unit (VPU) which can recognize and analyze items and movements for improved video tracking, panaromic image processing and machine vision technology. Also interesting is the ISP which supports dual camera scenario for DSLR-like photography which means that there will be something from Samsung soon that packs two cameras and will be able to deliver fake bokeh?
It will also incorporate a gigabit LTE modem that can deliver up to 1Gbps downlink with 5 carrier aggregation (5CA) and 150Mbps downlink with 2CA. This makes the Exynos 8895 the first processor in its class to feature support for 5CA, as Qualcomm’s flagship Snapdragon 835 tops off at 4CA.
“With industry leading technologies like VPU, the Exynos 8895 will drive the innovation of next generation smartphones, VR headsets, and automotive infotainment system.” — Ben Hur, Vice President of System LSI marketing at Samsung Electronics.
The Exynos 8895 is currently in mass production, which should mean that it is already available to Samsung’s smartphone team. What do you think? Will we see a Exynos 8895-packing variant of the Samsung S8, or will this appear later, maybe in the Galaxy Note 8? Let us know in the comments section!
Pokdepinion: The Exynos 8895 looks like a real beast, but we are sure the Snapdragon 835 is no slouch either. For me, it all boils down to which is more power efficient, as battery life is definitely more important to me than raw performance.
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