AMD Ryzen 5000 refresh will be more readily available, but won’t be faster

Rumors of the AMD Ryzen 5000 refresh this year has been floating around for quite some time. Recent reports of AMD shelving the AMD Warhol series then raised some doubt about the rumors. However AMD has recently confirmed that there is a refreshed AMD Ryzen 5000 series, but it isn’t going to give you better performance.
Instead, the new B2 revision (the existing Ryzen 5000 series are on the B0 revision) is meant to improve supply and availability, instead of being the performance-optimized version of Zen 3 that enthusiasts were hoping to see.

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The statement provided to Tom’s Hardware in English is as follows:
In continuous efforts to enhance our manufacturing and logistics capabilities, AMD is gradually transitioning the AMD Ryzen 5000 Series desktop processors to a ‘B2’ revision over the next 6 months. There are no feature, function, or performance enhancements to the B2 revision, and no BIOS update is required.
AMD has not mentioned what were the changes applied which presumably improves the yield of the AMD Ryzen 5000 series processors. However any improvements in yields and subsequently availability is always welcome. The shortage in AMD’s CPUs have led to prices being no where near their intended MSRP in Malaysia.

Hopefully the improved yields of the AMD Ryzen 5000 refresh also extend to their Cezanne laptop CPUs as well, as laptop vendors are also apparently facing supply issues and are unable to produce as many laptops featuring the Zen 3-based processors as they would like to.
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Pokdepinion: Having just bought myself a Ryzen 7 5800X, this is a relief to me. There’s no need for me to leer at what might have been a slightly faster CPU for the same price.
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CES 2020: Acer Adds Two New UltraSlim Notebook Additions To Swift Series

At CES 2020, Acer has not only introduced their new Predator gaming monitors, but also their new addition to their Swift series.

There’s two new Swift 3 models in their popular ultra-portable notebook series, with one of them being a 13.5″ (SF313-52/G) model powered by the latest 10th Gen Intel Core processor and the other being a 14″ model (SF314-42) powered by AMD’s Ryzen 4000 series mobile processor.
Measuring at just 0.63″ and weighing at 1.19kg, the Intel version of the notebook features 100% sRGB color space, Acer Color Intelligence, and Acer ExaColor technology to its display.

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Coming with up to an Intel Core i7-1065G7 processor, Acer has said that the notebook can last up to 16 hours of productivity. There’s also fast-charging, giving 4 hours of use with just 30 minutes of charging.
As for ports, there’s a USB Type-C port that gives users fast data transfer speeds over Thunderbolt 3, USB 3.1 Gen 2, or DisplayPort. Adding to that, it uses a Dual-Band Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), offering three times the speed and reducing latency of up to 75% compared to Wi-Fi 5.
For the AMD version, it is slightly heavier, being at 1.2kg. Powered by AMD Ryzen 4000 series processor (up to Ryzen 7 4700U), it’s paired with up to 16GB of LPDDR4x RAM and up to 512GB PCIe SSD.
The Acer Swift 3 (SF313-52/G) starts at the price of USD 699 (~RM2864) and for the AMD version, it begins from USD 599 (~RM2454).
Pokdepinion: I’m looking for something ultra light to work on.. maybe I should have a look at them..
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HONOR MagicBook X 16 Unboxing and First Impressions

We recently received a unit of the new HONOR MagicBook X 16 for review. While we’re testing it, here’s our unboxing and first impressions of the ultraportable laptop.
Unboxing the HONOR MagicBook X 16

The HONOR MagicBook X 16 came in a standard brown cardboard box with the brand’s logo in the center. We’re not sure if this was done intentionally for recyclability or not but it is something. Inside the box, you will find the following items:

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Power cable
65W Charging brick
User guide
Warranty card
The HONOR MagicBook X 16 laptop itself

First Impressions of the HONOR MagicBook X 16

The HONOR MagicBook X 16 is a sturdily built, lightweight productivity laptop thanks to its all-metal aluminum alloy build. You might not think much from the HONOR brand but this is certainly a premium laptop, at least in terms of build and feel.
One thing I find very interesting is that it’s a 16-inch laptop with a 16:10 aspect ratio and still manages to be really light, at just 1.75kg. It has an 89% screen-to-body ratio, meaning the bezels are minimal, and is said to provide 100% sRGB colour gamut with 300 nits brightness (typical). This could make it an ideal laptop for creatives doing visual work.

In case you weren’t aware, it’s powered by the 12th Gen Intel Core CPU, with our review unit being the i5-1235U variant but there’s also the i7-1255U variant if you want something a little stronger. You don’t get discrete graphics but you do have the Intel Iris Xe Graphics, which works pretty decently, especially with an optimized RAM configuration.
While we have yet to try it, we were told about the new HONOR Connect, which lets you “intelligently connect” to other HONOR devices. In fact, you can clone your replacement laptop via wireless transmission to make migrating to a new system a seamless experience, with speeds up to 70MB/s. For the full specifications of the laptop, check it out right below here:
Specifications

CPU
Intel Core i5-1235U @ 1.3GHz (up to 4.4 GHz Boost), 12M, 10C/12T, Intel 7 (10nm), 15W TDP

RAM
8GB LPDDR4X 4266MHz

GPU
Intel Iris Xe Graphics

Storage
512GB

Software
Microsoft Windows 11 Home

Connectivity
Wireless
Wi-Fi 6 (2.4GHz and 5GHz)
Bluetooth 5.1
HONOR Magic-link
Wired
1 x USB-C
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A
1 x HDMI 1.4b
1 x 3.5mm combo audio jack

Display
16″ Full HD (1920 x 1200) 60Hz IPS display (16:10), 300 nits, 89% screen-to-body ratio
TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light and TÜV Rheinland Flicker Free certification

Audio
2 x speakers
2 x microphones

Power
65W power adapter (USB-C)
60 WHr Li-polymer battery

Dimensions
356.2 x 250.1 x 17.9 mm

Weight
1.75 kg

The HONOR MagicBook X 16 is currently in the midst of benchmarks and testing. Stay tuned for the full in-depth review of the laptop.
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Digi Expands Fibre Broadband Coverage And Introduce Two New Plans From RM90/month

Digi has today announced that they are expanding their unlimited Digi Fibre Broadband service, where they hope to serve 3.7 million household in the country.
Digi Fibre Broadband expansion

Aside from that, the telco company has also introduced two new Digi Fibre Broadband plans in the form of the Digi Internet Freedom 90 and Digi Internet Freedom 270, offering more price points and speed options for you to choose from. You can check out their pricing and speed below:
Digi Fibre Broadband PlansSpeedPrice per monthDigi Internet Freedom 9050MbpsRM90Digi Internet Freedom 130100MbpsRM130Digi Internet Freedom 190500MbpsRM190Digi Internet Freedom 270800MbpsRM270Digi Internet Freedom 2901GbpsRM290
If you want to, you can enjoy savings of up to RM165 per month when you pair any fibre plans starting from the Digi Internet Freedom 130 plan with Digi Postpaid Unlimited at only RM60 per line/month.

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For more information on the enhanced Digi Fibre Broadband plans, you can head to the link right here.
Pokdepinion: I guess more options is better for consumers? Let’s just hope that they do achieve their targeted coverage in the country.
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[GUIDE] Here’s how to make your ROG Strix SCAR II run EVEN COOLER! And this time you don’t have to void your warranty!

Ever heard of the term undervolting? Well, every processor leaves the factory with a preset voltage that allows it to run stably. However most processors have a little leeway that allow you to run it at a voltage lower than stock. Lower voltage leads to less heat, and less heat is always a good thing. In today’s video, we undervolted our ROG Strix SCAR II, which we also repasted previously.
The software we used was Intel Extreme Tuning Utility. While the Extreme in the name might sound fancy, we are only going to use it to adjust the voltage on the ROG Strix SCAR II. You can download it here.

Optimizing your undervolt will take a bit of effort, as it is a trial and error thing. You might even be unable to get any lower before your system becomes unstable. It’s silicon lottery, just like overclocking, with the same goals, but without the risk of frying your hardware or increasing thermals. As you can see in our video, we actually managed to squeeze more performance out of the ROG Strix SCAR II. Maximum temperatures dropped by 3°C and we got 200 MHz higher average clocks!

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You don’t need to void the warranty, you get cooler temperatures, and you get better performance on top of that. It’s an absolute win for us. Have you undervolted your laptop or desktop PC before? Let us know in the comments section!
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WhatsApp Adds Secondary “Chat Lock” Protection Feature

Meta is introducing a new feature on its messaging app WhatsApp called Chat Lock, as CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced on his Facebook post on Monday. This is added on top of existing app-locking feature that requires biometric access, but now individual conversations can be put behind a dedicated folder similar to how Secure Folder functions on Samsung devices, for example.
When a conversation is put under the Chat Lock folder, users will be required to authenticate using password or biometrics. All information, including user names and conversation content are entirely hidden in any new notifications as well. Accessing it will require a specific gesture by slowly pull down on the inbox to reveal the password or biometric prompts.

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“We think this feature will be great for people who have reason to share their phones from time to time with a family member or those moments where someone else is holding your phone at the exact moment an extra special chat arrives,” WhatsApp states in the blog post. More enhancements will come for this feature, says the developer – which sets to include locking on companion devices and using unique passwords for individual conversations.
Pokdepinion: Neat feature – wonder if Messenger and IG Direct will share this feature at some point.
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Cooler Master ELV8 ARGB Universal Graphics Card Holder Now Available At RM109

Feel that your graphics card isn’t properly supported in your PC build? Well you might want to check out the brand new Cooler Master ELV8 ARGB universal graphics card holder.
Cooler Master ELV8

As you can see, the Cooler Master ELV8 comes with an ARGB strip that flaunts off your PC build. The holder is compatible with major motherboard manufacturers, where you can then syn with all ARGB-ready software.
Well that’s the aesthetic side of things. The ELV8 is designed to attach to the motherboard’s PCI-E slot, allowing a wide range of case compatibility. Its adjustable supporter bracket accommodates graphics cards of all sizes, allowing builders the freedom of choice.

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Aside from that, the ELV8 helps to prevent your GPU from potential long-usage damage, which includes possible bending and sagging. It can also reduce stress on the motherboard PCI-E slot by supporting the GPU’s overall weight.
If you’re interested in purchasing the Cooler Master ELV8, you can get it now in Malaysia at the price of RM109.
Pokdepinion: Aside from the RGBs, I think that it’ll help make your build look sleeker and tidy. Let’s not forget the most important part, it’ll help your GPU in the long run.
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NVIDIA hurting AIB partners with Founders Edition cards

With the launch of the NVIDIA Pascal cards, NVIDIA introduced the Founders Edition cards, which were essentially reference cards made and marketed by NVIDIA themselves directly to consumers. This has reportedly hurt profits of NVIDIA’s add-in board (AIB) partners who also design and sell graphics cards with NVIDIA chips.
Sources report that the sum of profits earned by the world’s six top graphics card suppliers amounted to US$159.49 million, encouraging the Taiwanese GPU maker to enter the market directly with their GTX 1000-series of graphics cards. Founders Edition cards bypass AIB partners like ASUS and MSI, potentially raking in the AIB partners’ share of profits too. The Founders Edition cards are also pricier, giving NVIDIA a higher profit margin per card than their AIB partners.

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Previous rumors of Founders Edition cards having better binned chips as compared to those of AIB partners have proven to be untrue, and there doesn’t seem to be a clear cut advantage of getting one. What remains to be seen is how their partners will respond to this. While it may not affect giants like ASUS and MSI, smaller AIB partners who exclusively design NVIDIA cards might be severely hit by NVIDIA selling Founders Edition cards. There are also rumors of NVIDIA planning to expand the Founders Edition program.
Pokdepinion: Previously reference cards were usually cheaper, and also were necessary if you want to slap a full cover waterblock on your cards. Now with reference cards being even pricier than cards made by AIB partners, I find it difficult to consider them in light of the AIB partners excellent designs, unless you really want to go down the watercooling route. Even if you look forward to watercooling your graphics cards, waterblocks for ASUS ROG Strix cards are available from Bykski.
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ASUS Cerberus gaming mouse and mousepad review

In early January this year, ASUS launched their latest Cerberus gaming peripheral line-up consisting of a mouse, keyboard, and mousepad. This latest gaming peripheral line-up is aimed at gamers on a budget. I have the complete set of the Cerberus line-up here with me, but lets talk about the ASUS Cerberus gaming mouse and mousepad first.
Unboxing

ASUS Cerberus gaming mouse comes in blister packaging so you can see the actual product before you decide to spend money on it. On the front, not much is printed except for the ASUS Cerberus branding.

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Turning the packaging over, we can see all the details about the mouse. The ASUS Cerberus mouse uses an optical sensor topping off at a maximum DPI of 2500, with 4 LED colour indicator. With a total of 6 button, this mouse is designed to be ambidextrous for both right and left handed users.

Inside the box, we have the ASUS Cerberus gaming mouse itself and some documentation.

Moving on to the mousepad, ASUS Cerberus mousepad comes in a simple rectangular tube. All the information and details are printed on the box.

Open up the box and we get the ASUS Cerberus mousepad itself along with a documentation.

Specification

Appearance

ASUS Cerberus gaming mouse sports a matte finishing on the top and rubber grips on the sides, supposed to help you keep the mouse under control regardless of the situation during gaming.

The Cerberus logo actually features 4 colored illumination, indicating which DPI level you are on.

On the left side we have two buttons. Note the generous rubber grips under the side buttons.

And nothing on the right side. Not really a true ambidextrous mouse right here, as left-handed gamers will be left without side buttons unless they have some pretty great control of their pinky fingers.

The bottom of the mouse is finished in red. Nothing much to see here except for the optical sensor and four small Teflon feet. The mouse is pretty lightweight with no weight adjustments and also does not come with any driver software for customization and tuning.

Moving on to the ASUS Cerberus gaming mousepad, it uses premium heavy-weave fabric or what is better known among gamers as “control” surface. Regardless of the material used, the stitched woven edge that this mousepad features does put it above many other “gaming” mousepads.

User Experience

I don’t think it’s suitable for left handed users since the side buttons would be quite difficult for them to use. Instead of a nice tactile click, the side buttons have a very long travel and feels mushy. It is really quite uncomfortable to use. The right and left click felt a little stiff but I managed to get used to it pretty quick.

I faced a pretty annoying issue when I was playing FPS games. The ASUS Cerberus had an issue with a lift off distance of up to 1 cm. It’s very annoying as ASUS didn’t offer any calibration issues. I then spoke with the team, and Vyncent brought up the time-tested solution of putting some masking tape at lower edge of the optical sensor. Lo and behold, it worked perfectly after this little bit of DIY!

A mousepad is primarily meant to provide the best surface for mouse gliding. It also helps to protect the mouse feet from being exhausted prematurely. From my perspective, most gaming mousepad in the market now are pretty similar. What differentiates them is their appearance and materials used. Lots of mousepads don’t feature stitched woven edges, and that the main reason they wear out easily. For me ASUS Cerberus mousepad does satisfy my criteria of what makes a decent mousepad.

Conclusion
The ASUS Cerberus gaming mouse could be a great gaming mouse if it doesn’t have the lift off distance issue. Its ambidextrous design seems more like a marketing gimmick. It’s near impossible for left handed gamers to use the side buttons actually.  The ASUS Cerberus gaming mouse and mousepad combo is worth considering if you want to keep the ASUS gaming theme for your rig. I can’t find the pricing for both peripherals on local online shopping channels, but we know the actual price for the ASUS Cerberus gaming mouse is USD30 (approximately RM122) and for the Cerberus mousepad priced at USD20 (approximately RM82). If ASUS can adjust the pricing, it could be a much better deal.
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Defective Samsung DRAM products found caused by foundry contamination

Chip manufacturing is a very sterile process. Even the slightest of contaminants will result in billions in dollars of lost income. Earlier this year, a chemical contamination at TSMC affected over 10 000 wafers. This time it’s Samsung’s turn to suffer a setback in their DRAM manufacturing facilities due to contaminated equipment.
Samsung estimates losses ranging in the billions of Korean won, although some experts claim that the damage may be even greater still. With all our devices packing more and more memory, this downturn can significantly affect DRAM prices if a shortage happens.

Samsung is currently the biggest DRAM manufacturer, which makes things even worse. If Samsung doesn’t resume production, it’s highly unlikely that the other memory makers can pick up the slack left by Samsung, resulting in a rise in DRAM prices.

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Pokdepinion: Hopefully this doesn’t lead to an increase in prices of smartphones as well… With 8GB becoming the norm in 2019, I can only see more RAM in 2020 flagships.
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HUAWEI Hosts Nationwide Tour With HUAWEI Nova Superstar Truck

To celebrate the arrival of the HUAWEI nova 3 and nova 3i, HUAWEI will be holding a nationwide tour with their HUAWEI Nova Superstar Truck.
HUAWEI Nova Superstar Truck Tour
Coming with the theme’ Capture the Beauty of Malaysia’, you are invited to experience the features of the nova 3 and nova 3i in addition to fun-filled activities throughout the day.
It is scheduled to journey to eight states in Peninsular Malaysia starting from today, 10th of August 2018, until the 30th September 2018. For the people located in East Malaysia, fret not. The nova 3 and nova 3i experience will beb brought in-store and roving mini roadshows.

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Schedule of the HUAWEI Nova Superstar Truck Roadshow are as followed:

Mydin Mall, Subang Jaya (10th -12th August)
Danga Bay, Johor Bahru (17th-18th August)
Food Truck Park, Melaka (25th-26th August)
Karnival Gegaria Media Prima (1st September)
Stadium Darul Aman, Kedah (7th-8th September)
AEON Kota Bahru, Kelantan (14th-15th September)
Dataran Shahbandar, Terengganu (21st-22nd September)
Stadium Darul Makmur, Kuantan (29th-30th September)

Note that for all these dates and venues, the show will start at 3PM and will run until 11PM.
HUAWEI nova 3 and nova 3i sports a 6.3-inch FullView display with AI enhanced quad-cameras. Coming in as a mid-range device, it comes with features such as AI-selfie, AR lens, 3D QMOJI, and slow-mo. It comes with a 128GB of internal storage and runs on 8.0.
Pokdepinion: Well if you want to experience the nova 3 and nova 3i and the Nova Superstar Truck Tour is taking place somewhere nearby you, why not go down there and experience it yourself. It should be fun!
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Xiaomi Mi Watch Lite Officially Announced In Malaysia At RM249

You might have noticed from our Facebook page on the new Xiaomi Mi Watch Lite. Well the folks at Xiaomi Malaysia has provided more details on the smartwatch, which is set to be available in the country this 20th of December 2020.
Xiaomi Mi Watch Lite Malaysia launch

The new Mi Watch Lite is built for fitness and health enthusiasts where it features several professional health monitoring and comprehensive display of the user’s physical condition.

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It sports a 1.4-inch display with a 320 x 320 screen resolution that comes with 5 default watch faces to choose from. Under the hood is a 230mAh battery that they claim can last up to 9 days.
The heart rate monitor feature keeps track of your BPM so you are aware of any irregularities. Aside from that, it also comes with sleep monitoring. As you can guess by its name, it monitors your sleep patterns and helps you be aware of your sleep trends.
You can also connect it with the Xiaomi Wear App for an even better experience to keep track of things as well as customize settings.
Available in 5 different colors, the Xiaomi Mi Watch Lite is priced at RM249. Xiaomi Malaysia has revealed that they will be offering the Xiaomi Mi Watch Lite at a special and lower price of RM199 for online pre-orders on Lazada for one day only this 17th of December 2020. Do note that the pre-orders is in limited quantity where it based on first-come-first-serve basis only.
Pokdepinion: Stay tuned to our site as we are in the midst of reviewing the Xiaomi Mi Watch Lite!
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The Intel Core i9 7980XE is the fastest CPU you can buy; if you have $1999, that is

Intel may have very well been insane for announcing the Intel Core i9 7980XE back at Computex 2017 without any specifications revealed aside from the fact that it will feature 18 cores and 36 threads and a $1999 (~RM8383) price tag. It has just been benchmarked, and while it’s still very expensive, and it’s still very overkill, but if you want the fastest consumer CPU in the world, that’s the Intel Core i9 7980XE for you.

Benchmarker 7uly1 on coolenjoy.net, pitted it against the Ryzen Threadripper duo, at stock clocks. The Core i9 7980XE runs up at up to 3.4 GHz with all cores active, with a 4.2 GHz maximum boost when loaded on only two cores. For Intel to ask for more than double the price AMD is charging for their top of the line Threadripper 1950X, they have to at least beat the Threadrippers in terms of performance, and luckily the Intel CPU delivers here.

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The Core i9 7980XE is downright faster than the Ryzen Threadripper 1950X in all the tested benchmarks. It beats the TOTL Threadripper in the multi-threaded Cinebench R15 benchmark by 37%, 10% in the single-threaded Cinebench R15 run, 24% in the multi-threaded CPU-Z benchmark, 12% in the single-core CPU-Z benchmark, and 23% in wPrime 2.1.0 1024M benchmark. There just isn’t a benchmark that the Ryzen Threadripper 1950X can best the Core i9 7980XE. But, the million dollar (or thousand dollar?) question remains. Is this worth double the price to you? Let us know in the comments section!
Source: Coolenjoy.net
Pokdepinion: I will answer my own question. Nope, 37% faster in Cinebench is not enough to warrant double the price.
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Tune Protect Malaysia Launches New Affordable Home Easy Home And Home Shield Insurances

Tune Protect Malaysia has introduced Home Easy and Home Shield, a HomeOwner and HouseHolder policy that provides coverage for residential buildings and contents against loss or damage caused by fire, lightning, earthquakes, flood, or burst pipe, among other things.
Tune Protect Malaysia Launches Most Affordable Home Insurance In Malaysia

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Home Easy now has the cheapest online home insurance policy on the market, with a premium discount of more than 40%. Tune Protect Malaysia has launched the Lowest Price Guarantee Campaign to show that it is the most economical in the market. From now until August 31, if a customer finds a better quote in the market, Tune Protect Malaysia will make up the difference. Home Easy can be purchased quickly and easily online, while Home Shield can be purchased with the help of Tune Protect Malaysia’s officers.

Both home insurance policies provide significant premium discounts over the tariff rate, as well as the ability for homeowners to customise their plans with optional add-ons to suit their specific needs. Furthermore, homebuyers or homeowners will receive complimentary benefits such as water bill compensation due to a burst water pipe and Personal Liability Insurance coverage of up to RM250,000 if they choose both the HouseOwner and HouseHolder coverage for their houses.
Tune Protect Malaysia’s first online home insurance plan, Home Easy, is available for purchase on the company’s website or via the Tune Protect mobile app, which is available on the Apple App Store and Google Play Store. Customers who purchase premiums via the Company’s online platforms can receive an additional 15% direct discount on premiums and 5 BIG Rewards Points for every RM1 premium, which can be redeemed for enticing rewards from a comprehensive list of BIG Rewards lifestyle partners.

Tune Protect Malaysia’s extensive agency network distributes Home Shield throughout the country. Customers who purchase through the Company’s agents will receive a Safety Net bonus, which is a 10% financial buffer on top of the total amount insured of the residential house (HomeOwner).
Optional Top Up Packs may be added to the plans to tailor their defence needs. Landlord Insurance, Mortgage Loan Protection, Home Care, and Smart Home Devices Protection are among the Top Up Packs. Tune Protect Malaysia offers a Switchover Guide to help homeowners or homebuyers who may already have a cover but want to switch to this new plan.
Tune Protect Malaysia will collaborate with Yayasan Chow Kit (“YCK”) for its Madhya’s Gift children’s health fund in conjunction with the launch. From now until December 31, Tune Protect has pledged to donate RM6 to this fund for every Home Easy policy sold. YCK founded Madhya’s Gift to provide healthcare to children from low-income families who need medical attention.
Pokdepinion: This looks pretty interesting. I mean I’m not in the market for a new house or house insurance any time soon but this is something that I would personally keep in mind if I am.
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MSI unleashes latest Intel 400-series motherboards

To support the latest 10th Generation Intel Core processors, MSI is releasing their latest LGA 1200 motherboards based on the Intel 400-series chipsets. For this generation, MSI has updated the motherboards to offer the best in power delivery and thermal performance. They have also updated the entire MSI Z490 motherboard lineup to feature ten-layer PCBs, up from six to improve OC performance and thermal performance.
With at least 2.5G LAN offered along with WiFi 6, MSI is ready to take connectivity to the next level with their MSI Z490 motherboards too. All the boards will also feature pre-installed I/O shields to make it easier to build systems with MSI’s Z490 offerings. Without further ado, let’s take a look at them.
MSI MEG Z490 Series
As MSI’s flagship motherboards, they are designed to support ludicrous overclocking on the latesth 10th Gen Intel Core processors with Frozr Heatsink Design, complete with two fans drawing air through the I/O shield. The MSI MEG Z490 GODLIKE even offers a stacked fin array, heatpipes and a MOSFET Baseplate to more effectively dissipate heat from the power delivery system.

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          MSI MEG Z490 GODLIKE            MSI MEG Z490 ACE
All three M.2 slots on the MSI MEG Z490 GODLIKE and MSI MEG Z490 ACE feature M.2 Shield Frozr heatsinks, with the MSI MEG Z490 GODLIKE offering a patented double side M.2 thermal solution to further improve the cooling of your SSDs.
MSI will be using a Mirrored Power Arrangement with ISL Phase Controllers (read: doublers) with an Intersil ISL69269 PWM controller to send 16 phases to the CPU. Each of the phases are handled by a 90A Smart Power Stage to promises consistent power deliver to the 10th Gen Intel Core processor sitting in the socket.

Behind the MSI MEG Z490 GODLIKE and MSI MEG Z490 ACE, there’s the oddly named Chest Plate, which is a rigid metal backplate to prevent against potential bending or twisting damage during installation. You also get a color OLED panel, or what MSI calls the Dynamic Dashboard II, on the MSI MEG Z490 GODLIKE along with a M.2 XPANDER-Z GEN 4 S accessory card that adds two more M.2 slots along with a fan to keep the SSDs cool.
MSI MPG Z490 Series
Taking things down a notch, there’s the MSI MPG Z490 motherboards, designed for gamers who want to extract the most performance out of their 10th Gen Intel Core processors without losing out on style. All the MSI MPG Z490 boards come with onboard Mystic Light LED for that touch of bling.
          MSI MPG Z490M Gaming Edge WiFi            MSI MPG Z490 Gaming Plus WiFi            MSI MPG Z490 Gaming Carbon WiFi            MSI MPG Z490 Gaming Edge WiFi
Sending power to the processor is the Premium Duet Rail Power Solution that helps to improve the stability of the power supplied to the processor. The MSI MPG Z490 GAMING CARBON WiFi features a heatpipe connecting the VRM heatsinks, while the MSI MPG Z490 GAMING EDGE WIFI and MSI MPG Z490M GAMING EDGE WIFI both come with an aluminium I/O shroud to more effectively cool the VRM. The MSI MPG Z490 GAMING PLUS sports an Extended Heatsink Design.
MSI MAG Z490 Series
With a military-inspired design, the MSI MAG series is designed to satisfy every gamer’s needs. The MSI MAG Z490 TOMAHAWK features an aluminium cover while the MAG B460 TOMAHAWK offers the Extended Heatsink Design over the Duet Rail Power System VRM setup to. All M.2 slots are equipped with M.2 Shield Frozr too to keep them running optimally.
          MSI MAG B460M MORTAR WIFI            MSI MAG Z490 TOMAHAWK            MSI MAG B460M MORTAR
The MSI MAG Z490 TOMAHAWK sports Dual LAN consisting of 2.5G LAN and Gigabit LAN. For the MSI MAG B460 motherboards, MSI is offering the TOMAHAWK, MORTAR and BAZOOKA motherboards which all feature a similar 12+1+1 Duet Rail Power System, promising an advanced power delivery system for entry-level gamers too.
MSI PRO Series
          MSI Z490-A PRO            MSI B460M PRO

Designed for reliability, the MSI PRO Z490-A PRO sports a 12 Duet Rail Power System, the Extended Heatsink Design and M.2 Shield Frozr to deliver consistent performance. Networking is courtesy of 2.5G LAN, which allows you to enjoy high-speed networking.
There’s no pricing information, but do stay tuned for that!
Pokdepinion: The MSI MEG Z490 ACE looks pretty good, doesn’t it?
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The Last of Us Remake for PS5 is In The Works But It Made Developers Unhappy

To the excitement of many fans, The Last of Us remake for PS5 is reportedly in development. However, it came with a price as it resulted in some developers being unhappy about what transpired.
The Last of Us Remake for PS5 is In The Works

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For gamers across the globe, I’m sure you’ll be happy to know that The Last of Us remake for PS5 is in the works. For the games industry however, the feeling isn’t exactly mutual given what has transpired recently, especially for those connected to the project.
According to a report by Bloomberg, the Sony Visual Arts Service Group, a support-based studio in San Diego, reportedly took on the task of developing The Last of Us remake for PS5 without much support from the higher ups. The project was then said to be handed over to Naughty Dog afterwards.
Sony Visual Arts Service Group was relegated to a support role and was assigned to assist Naughty Dog in completing The Last of Us Part 2. This move led to the studio’s founded to leave Sony completely. Sony has since declined to comment on the matter, with no word on when the remake will be launched.
The report also shows that PlayStation is currently focused on first party blockbuster titles, both critically and commercially. An example of this is Sony Bend Studio’s pitch for a sequel to Day’s Gone but it was rejected and the studio was assigned to assist Naughty Dog on two other projects, namely a new Uncharted game.

For those of you who aren’t aware, Naughty Dog has been owned by Sony for nearly two decades and has two notable game franchises; Uncharted and The Last of Us. Their creations of won a multitude of awards and is currently getting TV and cinematic adaptations. The Visual Arts Service Group took initiative for the remake, but didn’t get much help and budget to hire more developers.
Previously, Sony has reorganized the Japan Studios team by removing developers and talents from smaller, experimental PlayStation games like Ape Escape, Knack, and Gravity Rush. It essentially serves as a sign that the company is shifting gears from moderately-sized games to blockbuster titles like God of War and Horizon Zero Dawn.
This story may continue to develop over time, especially given that there are a lot of areas that need to be filled. For now, we will report more on this as soon as information becomes available so stay tuned.
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Pokdepinion: I’m personally fine with having lesser games if it means having better quality games overall. However, it would be a shame to see the likes of Gravity Rush not getting the attention it deserves. Ultimately, it’s a business and it’s not like they have unlimited money. Maybe things will change in the future.
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vivo Reveals That They Are Working On 120 Watt Fast Charging Technology

The race for fast charging technology has been getting tougher and tougher. In the market right now, there’s 40W on HUAWEI’s flagship devices, 50W for the OPPO Find X and an incredible 100W that Xiaomi has been developing earlier in the year. Now it seems that vivo will top them all off where they’ve revealed that they are working o a 120W fast charging technology.
Revealed at the company’s Weibo account, it shows that the technology will allow to charge a 4000mAh battery in just 13 minutes. Pretty incredible right? Well don’t expect to see it making its way soon though. On the post itself, they’ve used the hashtag of “vivo 5G”. This means that it will be introduced once a 5G smartphone under them comes out to the market.
Seeing how things are shaping up, it looks like fast-charging will be the trend for smartphone devices in the near future.

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Pokdepinion: One thing that I’m worried about is the thermals. At the rate that they are going, it’s definitely going to heat up the battery. Hopefully they’ll figure out something to cope with the issue.
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Samsung Galaxy A90 will be the first to come with a Notchless Infinity Screen

Samsung seems to be banking heavily on their new Galaxy A series this year. While the Samsung Galaxy A30 and Galaxy A50 offered pretty good specifications for their respective price points, the Samsung Galaxy A90 may turn out to be the first Samsung ever to go fully bezel-less and notchless.

Samsung actually revealed this on the Samsung Galaxy A-series landing page, with a mention that the Galaxy A90 will be the only one offering a Notchless Infinity screen. This can mean one of two things: they don’t consider the Infinity-O cutout as a notch, or there will be a popup camera. We will know for sure with the Samsung Galaxy A90 expected to be launched on 10th April.

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OPPO and vivo has already released their all-screen devices in the form of the OPPO F11 Pro and vivo V15. To directly compete against this upper mid-range price segment, Samsung opting to unveil their New Infinity display in a midrange device like the Samsung Galaxy A90 doesn’t seem too farfetched.

As the technology for cramming a camera under the display still isn’t mature enough, Samsung will have to settle for a popup selfie camera if there aren’t any bezels or notches to put the selfie camera in. This would sacrifice water resistance, which is probably why Samsung refrained from giving the flagship Samsung Galaxy S10 series.

As it stands, Samsung is using their Infinity-O display on their flagship Samsung Galaxy S10 series. Samsung is probably intent on keeping their IP68 ingress protection rather than opting for a higher screen-to-body ratio in their flagships. But that might change with the Samsung Galaxy Note10 rumored to sport a camera on its S Pen.
What do you think is more important though? Water resistance or a seamless display that stretches from edge to edge?
Pokdepinion: Well to be honest, the Infinity-O design is already pretty good. And I wouldn’t trade it just a bit more display area but lose water resistance.
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Genshin Impact 3.6 Will See The Addition of Two Major Dendro Characters

While many are looking forward to update 3.5 coming soon, we already have details on Genshin Impact 3.6, which includes two major Dendro characters.
Genshin Impact 3.6: Baizhu and Kaveh Coming Your Way

Fans of Genshin Impact can look forward to two new Dendro characters coming with the version 3.6 update, according to a tweet from the official Genshin Impact Twitter account. Baizhu and Kaveh will be introduced to the world of Teyvat on April 12, though no details on their abilities have been revealed as of yet.

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Baizhu is a five-star Dendro character who is known for his healing abilities. He runs Bubu Pharmacy in Liyue and takes care of the zombie girl Qiqi. His official character descriptions suggest that he may have a healing ability that can only be used for one companion, as he cannot save all of his patients. Players can expect him to wield a Catalyst as his weapon and to be able to unleash both shield and support abilities.

Kaveh is a renowned architect in Sumeru and a five-star Dendro character. He is idolized as a role model by the students of Kshahrewar and has made a name for himself with his professional designing skills. He is expected to serve as a support character who wields Dendro’s vision alongside Claymore as a primary weapon. Kaveh’s own capacity for Dendro damage will reportedly be limited, but he will work in sync with other team members.
The developer team behind Genshin Impact typically reveals information about the brand-new and rerun banners that will be available with the next major update closer to release. However, with version 3.5 set to release on March 1, they provided an early look at Baizhu and Kaveh.
Version 3.5 will include rerun banners for Shenhe and Ayaka, as well as introducing Dehya and Mika to the game. The update will also include new enemies, events, weapons, and TCG improvements, as well as an Archon Quest. Players can look forward to experiencing all these new additions when the update is released on March 1.
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Pokdepinion: I feel like I’ve been writing about Baizhu for god knows how many major updates by now. Time to see if he will be worth the wait (and Primogems).
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BlackBerry KeyONE announced, Snapdragon 625, physical keyboard

BlackBerry announced the KeyONE at MWC 2017, Barcelona yesterday. An Android smartphone with a physical keyboard, it offers professionals who never fully adapted to the full-touchscreen smartphones of recent years some reprieve. Also, it isn’t as insanely pricey as BlackBerry’s last Android device with a physical keyboard, the PRIV.
The Blackberry KeyONE won’t feature a sliding display, instead tacking on the keyboard under a 4.5″ 1620 x 1080 touch display. The keyboard also enables you to speed-dial apps, and configure shortcuts to each key. Typing on the keyboard will also immediately bring up Google, so you will be considerably more productive, if you do not start searching for random topics on a whim. The fingerprint sensor is also integrated onto the space bar, which seems quite intuitive, even if you come from smartphones without physical keyboards.

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A Snapdragon 625 mated to 3GB of RAM makes sure everything runs smoothly, while a pretty large 3505 mAh battery should be able to keep you going for quite some time. The camera is a 12MP Sony IMX378 sensor which was found in the Google Pixel smartphones, which are still currently the top dog on the DxOMark Mobile charts. If you are into selfie-ing during your meetings, the KeyONE’s 8MP front camera should keep you happy too.
The BlackBerry KeyONE will hit stores in April with a price tag of $549 (RM2437.56), but there is no news of Malaysian availability or pricing, yet.
Pokdepinion: BlackBerry is famous for the physical keyboard since their inception, and while the KeyONE might seem pricey for the specs, it will sure gain favor among its fans.
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BlizzCon 2018 Dates and Details Unveiled – Blizzard’s Epic Celebration of Games and eSports

Blizzard Entertainment’s celebration of games, eSports, and community, Blizzcon 2018 returns to the Anaheim Convention Center this November. Tickets on sale in May 2018.
BlizzCon 2018 Dates and Details Unveiled

BlizzCon is one of the biggest gaming events of the year, giving gamers everywhere a chance to connect and geek out over their shared passion, learn more about Blizzard’s worlds and games directly from the creators, cheer on their favorite eSports stars through world-class competition, and more.

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If you have been looking forward to Blizzcon 2018, then here’s some great news for you. It will indeed be returning to the Anaheim Convention Center, and it will be happening on November 2nd and 3rd 2018. For those looking to attend this international gaming convention, tickets will be on sale on 2 dates; May 9th 2018 and May 12th 2018.
Last year’s sold-out show once again drew a maximum-capacity crowd to the Anaheim Convention Center, with millions more watching online via free live streams and the BlizzCon Virtual Ticket.
This year’s event will again commence with the eSports action of BlizzCon Opening Week, taking place at Blizzard Arena Los Angeles from October 25th to 29th, where the initial rounds of the StarCraft II World Championship Series Global Finals, the Heroes of the Storm Global Championship Finals, and World of Warcraft Arena World Championship Finals will unfold.

The competitions will culminate in Anaheim on November 2nd and 3rd, where the champions of these tournaments along with those of the Overwatch World Cup and Hearthstone Global Games will be crowned.
Mike Morhaime, CEO and Co-Founder of Blizzard Entertainment, said:
BlizzCon is our favorite time of the year at Blizzard. It’s our chance to meet and really get to know the people behind the terran commanders, demon hunters, and Tracer mains we play with every day, to share our passion for games and esports with each other, and celebrate what being in the Blizzard community is all about. We can’t wait to see everyone at the show.
The 1st BlizzCon ticket sale will take place Wednesday, May 9th at 7PM PDT (10AM April 11th Malaysian time / GMT+8); the 2nd ticket sale is scheduled for Saturday, May 12th at 10AM PDT (1AM April 11th Malaysian time / GMT+8). Tickets can be purchased for USD $199 (RM769.81) each through the online ticketing service Universe.
Tickets include 2-day admission to the main event in Anaheim on November 2nd and 3rd, and attendees will receive a commemorative BlizzCon goody bag containing a cache of loot for their favorite Blizzard games.
An exclusive dinner to benefit CHOC Children’s, a pediatric health system in Orange County, California, will take place the evening of Thursday, November 1st. Attendees will have an opportunity to meet Blizzard developers, artists, and community representatives, all while supporting a great cause.
Tickets to the benefit dinner, which include BlizzCon admission, are limited in number and will go on sale Wednesday, May 16th at 7:00 PM PDT (10AM May 17th Malaysian time / GMT+8) for USD $750 each. Blizzard Entertainment will donate the net proceeds from the event to CHOC Children’s.

eSports fans heading to Southern California for BlizzCon will have an opportunity to attend BlizzCon Opening Week in person. A limited number of tickets to Opening Week events at Blizzard Arena Los Angeles in Burbank, California will go on sale later this year. More details on that will be revealed in the coming months.
Gamers around the globe who aren’t able to attend in person will have the chance to enjoy BlizzCon from just about anywhere via the Virtual Ticket, which offers live streaming coverage of the event and a variety of bonus content, including this year’s BlizzCon in-game items. More details on the BlizzCon 2018 Virtual Ticket, including pricing, availability, and programming information, will be announced at a later date.
For more information, head on over to the official site by clicking here.
Pokdepinion: Send Pokde to Blizzcon 2018 perhaps?
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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 is more than 30% faster than RTX 2080 Ti in 3DMark!

An unknown NVIDIA Ampere GPU, presumed to be the GeForce RTX 3090, has been spotted on 3DMark by none other than @_rogame, a serial leaker who apparently scours 3DMark for new results all the time. The GeForce RTX 3090 scores nearly 31% faster than a stock GeForce RTX 2080 Ti Founders Edition, which is quite an impressive figure.
@_rogame also took the effort to compile the results from other GPUs to showcase just how fast the upcoming Ampere-based GPU will be against current-gen GPUs. It’s a whopping 22.14% faster than a Titan RTX, 21% faster than a MSI GeForce RTX 2080 Ti Lightning Z. He also expressed his suspicions on the relatively conservative GPU clocks of 1935 MHz and the most probably erroneous 6000 MHz memory.

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NVIDIA might bump up the clocks before releasing them for an even greater performance delta over the current RTX 20-series offerings. Or NVIDIA might be reserving some headroom for their AIB partners to squeeze out from the GPUs. However given NVIDIA’s recent focus on their Founders Edition cards, that might be a little bit far-fetched.
The GeForce RTX 3090 is expected to sit at the top of the GeForce RTX 30-series product stack, somewhat similar to the GeForce RTX 2080 Ti’s position in the GeForce RTX 20-series lineup. It will sit between the next-gen Titan RTX and the GeForce RTX 3080, all of which will apparently feature the NVIDIA Ampere GA102 GPU, albeit cut down to suit their product segments. Prices are expected to be pretty eye-watering too, especially considering that they might not have any competition from AMD.
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Pokdepinion: I hope the generational gap will be pretty significant for the lower-end GeForce RTX 30-series options as well!
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ASUS Zenfone 4 – reviews

ASUS Zenfone 4 is the cheapest of all Zenfone series with price tag SRP RM299. The phone look pretty similar in design with ASUS Zenfone 5 and Zenfone 6 but come in a smaller size and lower specification.

DESIGN
At 4 inches screen with Corning Gorilla Glass 3, the ASUS Zenfone 4 really easy to operate and hold with a single hand, the phone feel very light weight at only 115 gram (with battery). Given at the price, ASUS Zenfone 4 equipped with dual core Intel Atom Z2520 clock at 1.2Ghz running on Android 4.3 OS and 1GB RAM the ASUS Zenfone 4 come with many variant specification, from 4 or 8GB internal memory and 5MP to 8 MP rear camera.

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It would be better if the microUSB socket position same like ASUS Zenfone 5. Beside the rear camera is the speaker itself and ASUS logo at the bottom.

At the bottom, there are nothing except the Intel logo and Zenfone branding.

Power and volume button, it feel really cheap when pressing these button.

Dual-sim and microSD slot ready, this smartphone really giving us portability except the small 1200mAh battery capacity.

THOUGHT ABOUT THE PHONE EXPERIENCE
With limited 1GB of RAM and 4GB storage the smartphone sufficient enough for basic task. As I found the phone giving good responsive, compare with other device with the same price tag I dont think it can outplayed what ASUS Zenfone 4 offer.
Typing is always hard for me, big guy with big finger tips hardly when typing a note.
Smaller battery capacity really at disadvantage, but the new revision coming with bigger capacity.
Improvement is really need on the screen size, internal memory and the battery for better satisfaction.
ANTUTU BENCHMARK RESULT
Quick view result from Antutu software, the ASUS Zenfone 4 really giving good result.

Detail result from Antutu Benchmark

REAR CAMERA QUALITY
Equip with 5MP camera on ASUS Zenfone 4, I am satisfy with the quality.
For this shoot, me using auto mode, from the quality it was OK.

This two outdoor image was really good

That day was very hot and bright.

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Are you really getting a good and cheap smartphone? ASUS Zenfone 4 was the best choice, but wait as information recently I received there are new revision on ASUS Zenfone 4, equip with bigger 4.5 inches screen, 8GB storage, 8MP rear camera and bigger battery capacity at 1700mAh. The price for the new revision are told start at SRP RM369. Why not add more RM70 and get better specification if it was me, I will hunt for the new revision.

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Genshin Impact 3.0 Leaks Reveal Nilou Burst Skill and Gameplay Footage

The latest Genshin Impact 3.0 leak has revealed more things on an upcoming character that is set to make her debut in the Sumero region, and it’s Nilou. Some gameplay footage of the character has surfaced on the Genshin Impact leaks subreddit.
While it is rather brief, it does give us a look at the burst animation for the character, which is rather unusual since we don’t usually get to see it until the start of a beta. With that being said, there is a chance you might need to wait out for Nilou a while longer given the sheer number of characters that have been leaked for the upcoming update.
It appears that the plan is to release the characters bit by bit as newer content in the Sumeru region becomes available. This likely points toward Nilou being launched either in update 3.1 or 3.2. For now, do take this information with a grain of salt as we will reporting more on this as soon as information becomes available.

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Genshin Impact is currently available for the PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Android, iOS, and PC. A Nintendo Switch port of the game is still currently in development.
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Pokdepinion: I have a strange feeling we will some noticeable changes in the final version of the character. Something feels quite unfinished about that footage.
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Genshin Impact Leak Suggests Trading Card Game Will Be Delayed

As many of you may have heard, there is a trading card game being rumoured to arrive, with many expecting it to happen in the next major update. Unfortunately, that might not be the case after all.
According to leaks from the popular Wangsheng Funeral Parlor Discord server, it will likely be launching sometime after Genshin Impact 3.1. As for why, it wasn’t mentioned but this information is based on “crumbs” potentially left over from other files in the game’s beta.

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From what we know thus far, this trading card game will be called Genius Invokation and it will let you customize your deck cover, view a catalogue of players, and more. The list can be found in the deckbuilder gadget, which you are expected to receive as soon as you get your first deck, and you will be competing against all NPCs in the game.
No mention if you will be playing against notable characters such as Diluc and Arataki Itto but you will likely be spending some time with it at The Cat’s Tail in Monstadt. It’s worth noting that you can invite opponents using the board outside the tavern or teahouse, with every major city having at least one.
For now, we are expected to get some form of hint about it during the Monstadt-centric festival so stay tuned for further updates. Genshin Impact is currently available for free on the PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Android, iOS, and PC.
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Pokdepinion: I have a strange feeling a number of gamers will be shifting most of their focus away from adventuring to this.
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Realme Image Store opens at Sunway Pyramid — you can now experience the Realme 2 Pro and buy it offline!

Feeling interested in the Realme 2 Pro, but yet still somewhat uncertain about buying something worth RM1099 online? We understand your feelings. And so does Realme, as they have finally brought the bang-for-buck mid-range smartphone to their latest retail outlet, the Realme Image Store at Sunway Pyramid.

The store is pretty minimalistic, with a showcase of all of Realme’s products. You can experience the Realme C1, Realme 2 and Realme 2 Pro and buy them offline. The Realme 2 Pro was previously only available via Shopee, but now you will be able to get a quick hands on before you purchase it online.

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They even have accessories available. While Realme doesn’t have much branded accessories, the store does carry various other third party accessories such as car mounts from other reputable brands.

The store is located at F1.36A, Level F, Sunway Pyramid, so do go check it out if you are in the vicinity. The first 50 customers of today will also receive exclusive gifts, so good luck!
Pokdepinion: I always liked having physical stores where I can experience the devices before handing over my hard earned money for them.
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Massive discount on the OnePlus 6 Silk White — its now cheaper than its base variant!

The OnePlus brand might have gotten their flagship killer contract taken away from them, but the most recent OnePlus 6 is still a pretty decent device. The pricing was the only problem with it. But this promotion from DirectD fixes it, with a nice price cut on the OnePlus 6 Silk White Edition.

In case you didn’t know, the OnePlus 6 Silk White comes with 8GB RAM and 128GB of storage. This variant usually goes for RM2799, but DirectD’s Super Deal sees it slashed down to just RM2299! That’s a RM500 discount, and you still get OnePlus Malaysia’s 1-year extended warranty! The OnePlus 6 Mirror Black 6GB + 64GB’s SRP is actually more expensive at RM2399!

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The OnePlus 6 Silk White comes with a Snapdragon 845, a 6.28″ Optic AMOLED display, dual 16 + 20MP f/1.7 cameras and a 3300 mAh battery supporting DashCharge fast charging technology. There is also some degree of waterproofing, which most of the other affordable flagships do not offer. It’s not IP-rated though. With this lowered price, the OnePlus 6 is worthy of consideration once again.
Will you be getting the OnePlus 6 Silk White? But there is the OnePlus 6T just over the horizon…
Pokdepinion: The OnePlus 6 Silk White’s finishing is exquisite, but whether it’s worth the premium over the other affordable Snapdragon 845 devices in the market is still up for debate.
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In the world of cybersecurity, nothing can ever be 100% secure forever. As such, there will always be a need to find ways to bolster security. For Instagram, they may consider using WhatsApp for 2FA login.
Instagram May Use WhatsApp For 2FA Login

#Instagram is working on the possibility of receiving authentication codes (2FA) on #WhatsApp 👀 pic.twitter.com/OeNwHZRArm
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The use of 2FA (two-factor authentication) has grown in popularity for mobile apps looking to bolster their security. It’s a convenient additional layer of security that typically makes use of a user’s smartphone, typically SMS, to verify them when they login. Now, Instagram is considering to use WhatsApp for their 2FA login.
As discovered by software reverse engineer Alessandro Paluzzi on Twitter, there appears to be a new toggle to include WhatsApp for 2FA on the Instagram Security page within the Settings menu. When you active it, you will be directed to a screen where the app will request for the phone number that you used to register for WhatsApp, and they will send a verification code there.
This may sound weird as both apps are owned by the same company but as it turns out, there are no direct connections between the two apps, which is why those steps are necessary. The good thing here is that it’s optional so you don’t have to make use of it, especially if you’re against the recent policy changes for the messaging app.
There’s no word on when this will be officially implemented, nor on how exactly it works as the feature is still in development. Whenever it’s ready, it’s expected to be made available on both Android and iOS.
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Pokdepinion: From a business perspective, it would make more sense to make use of WhatsApp for 2FA given that they’re all owned by the same company. The only issue here is that some people may against the new policy changes and jump ship to another messaging platform. In this sense, I foresee a good number of users making use of alternative methods for 2FA.
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Xiaomi’s Solid State Battery Prototype Achieves Unprecedented Energy Density

Xiaomi’s research and development team is hard at work, and they’ve made a major breakthrough with solid state batteries, making it more viable.
Xiaomi Solid State Battery Tech Evolution

Xiaomi, one of China’s leading tech giants, is making waves in the battery industry with its latest innovation in solid state batteries. With the development of these cutting-edge batteries, Xiaomi is hoping to revolutionize the mobile device and electric vehicle (EV) industries.

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Solid state batteries are a safer alternative to traditional lithium-ion batteries due to the lack of liquid electrolytes. They also offer improved performance in low temperatures and higher energy density, making them an attractive prospect for the EV market. They have achieved a massive 1,000 Wh/l energy density with its solid state battery prototype, more than twice the energy density most EVs currently offer, which is around 450 Wh/l.

In addition to higher energy density, the solid state batteries offer improved efficiency at low temperatures, with a reported 20% improvement at -20°C. Xiaomi’s engineers have also improved the durability of the batteries by coating the positive electrode with solid electrolyte ceramics.
They tested a prototype on a Xiaomi 13 smartphone and was able to fit a 6,000mAh unit inside the small handset, demonstrating the potential for solid state batteries in mobile devices. However, the real challenge will be producing these batteries at scale and making them economically viable. Despite this challenge, they are making steady progress and could potentially release a Xiaomi-made EV powered by a solid state battery in the coming years.
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Pokdepinion: It’s an interesting time to be alive as we’re about to see batteries evolve into something much better. For most people, it will just mean having a smartphone that can last longer, which is already a great development.
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Pascal cards incompatible with HTC Vive headset

NVIDIA has promoted its Pascal cards for its excellent VR performance, but great performance doesn’t mean a thing when it doesn’t work. The HTC Vive reportedly does not work over the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 and GTX 1080 Display Port connection.

This feature worked with the NVIDIA GeForce 980 Ti, according to a tester from Tom’s Hardware. He then realized that he could not use the Display Port of the Pascal cards to power the HTC Vive head-mounted display. HDMI works as usual though, but as the new Pascal cards only has a single HDMI port, this will be an issue as most users may have used the lone HDMI port to connect their primary displays.

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Attempting to connect the HTC Vive to the Display Port results in the device being undetected by SteamVR. This issue has already been reported on Reddit as well as on the GeForce.com forums. NVIDIA has acknowledged the issue and are working on a fix for it. Meanwhile, the only way to get the HTC Vive headset to work is to connect it to the HDMI port.

Pokdepinion: HTC Vive users may be out of luck if they have occupied the HDMI port. But we are sure NVIDIA will quickly fix this issue to ensure that one of their main selling points actually works.
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Microsoft Makes Prototype Xbox Controllers for Smartphones

We knew about Microsoft’s plans to bring console-quality gaming to mobile devices like smartphones and tablets. They plan on doing so via a cloud-streaming service which they are currently working on called Project xCloud. But of course, no good gaming experience can come without good controllers.
With that being the case, Microsoft has created and tested some prototypes of Xbox controllers which were designed for use with smartphones and tablets. According to a research paper on Windows Central. it noted on how big mobile gaming has become, as well as solutions on how games are being played on that platform.

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It noted on some issues that were faced by playing purely on touchscreen, and even praised the likes of the Nintendo Switch and PSP for the utilization of physical joysticks and buttons.This would seem to indicate the goal of the research paper and thus lead to the creation of the prototype Xbox controllers.

It was mentioned that Microsoft built the prototypes out of foam and then had them 3D printed, based on conceptual renders. The took place way back in 2014, but it seems Microsoft Research has resurfaced their efforts recently, noting the recent success of the Nintendo Switch.
This is by no means an indication that it will be come a fully-fledged product that anyone can buy anytime soon. But it does give us an indication as to how Microsoft is planning to go about their Project xCloud streaming service to bring console-quality gaming to the mobile gaming space. For now, only time will tell.

Source: Windows Central

Pokdepinion: I’ve always loved Xbox controllers. Sure, they’re kinda big but they’re also very comfortable to use. Though at this day and age, I’d be stuck between choosing that or the Nintendo Switch Pro Controller if I could choose one for all platforms.
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AMD to launch new Ryzen Mobile APUs next month — offers support for 3200 MHz RAM for better graphics performance!

If AMD’s current crop of Ryzen Mobile APUs can’t satisfy you, you might want to check out the latest AMD Ryzen 7 2800H and Ryzen 5 2600H mobile APUs. These mobile processors are pretty similar to the Ryzen 7 2700U and Ryzen 5 2500U before them, except that they offer support for faster DDR4 3200 MHz RAM and also come with faster base clocks.
As usually TDP is measured with the processors running at base clocks, the Ryzen 7 2800H and Ryzen 5 2600H feature a 45W TDP. The Ryzen 5 2600H shares most of its specifications with the Ryzen 5 2500U, including the Radeon Vega 8 integrated graphics and the quad-core, octa-thread configuration, but the CPU now have a base clock of 3.2 GHz instead of the measly 2 GHz in the Ryzen 5 2500U.

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The Ryzen 7 2800H is much more interesting though. This new Ryzen 7 Mobile processor comes with a Radeon Vega 11 integrated GPU, which is shared with the Ryzen 5 2400G desktop APU, running at 1300 MHz. That’s actually 50 MHz faster than the desktop APU’s GPU! It also gets a 3.3 GHz base clock, versus the 2.2 GHz that the Ryzen 7 2700U manages with its 15W TDP.
While the support for faster RAM might seem pretty insignificant, AMD’s Infinity Fabric architecture benefits from faster memory. Not to mention the GPU performance of AMD’s APU also sees impressive gains when paired with fast memory. Considering that the Ryzen Mobile U-series processors only support up to 2400 MHz RAM, this upgrade will probably yield interesting performance improvements.

Core / Thread
Base Clock / Boost Clock
RAM support
GPU
GPU Clock
TDP

Ryzen 7 2800H
4C/8T
3.3 GHz / 3.8 GHz
3200 MHz
Radeon Vega 11
1300 MHz
45W

Ryzen 7 2700U
4C/8T
2.2 GHz / 3.8 GHz
2400 MHz
Radeon Vega 10
1300 MHz
15W

Ryzen 5 2600H
4C/8T
3.2 GHz / 3.6 GHz
3200 MHz
Radeon Vega 8
1100 MHz
45W

Ryzen 5 2500U
4C/8T
2.0 GHz / 3.6 GHz
2400 MHz
Radeon Vega 8
1100 MHz
15W

These new higher performance, higher TDP AMD Ryzen Mobile processors will be launching on 9th October, so stay tuned for updates on the latest designs that these processors will be powering!
Pokdepinion: I don’t really see a need for these new APUs though. The higher TDP means they won’t be in the ultra-thin, ultra-light category, and Intel is offering more cores in the performance mobile processor segment. You know what we need? The Ryzen 7 2700E and a Radeon RX 580 in a laptop please!
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Radeon Technologies Group — AMD’s dedicated graphics division

The announcement of the Radeon Technologies Group harks back to a time when ATi Radeon was still a separate company, producing graphics solutions competing against now-market leader NVIDIA’s products. Raja Koduri, an ATI veteran that was responsible for creating the very first DX9 GPU in the industry will lead the new division. Raja was brought back to the company in 2013 after a stint at Apple to lead the company’s graphics efforts. Raja now holds the title of chief architect, Radeon Technologies Group, and will be reporting directly to CEO Dr. Lisa Su as a Senior Vice President inside the AMD fold.
Raja Koduri, Chief Architect of Radeon Technologies Group
Koduri is responsible for overseeing all aspects of graphics technologies used in AMD’s APU, discrete GPU, semi-custom, and GPU compute products. This also includes AMD’s LiquidVR initiative which aims to make VR as comfortable and realistic as possible by creating and maintaining what’s known as “presence” — a state of immersive awareness where situations, objects, or characters within the virtual world seem “real.”
“AMD is one of the few companies with the engineering talent and IP to make emerging immersive computing opportunities a reality,” said Koduri. “Now, with the Radeon Technologies Group, we have a dedicated team focused on growing our business as we create a unique environment for the best and brightest minds in graphics to be a part of the team re-defining the industry.”
There’s now a total of three business groups inside AMD. The Radeon Technologies Group, a dedicated graphics division headed by ATi veteran Raja Koduri. The Enterprise Embedded and Semi-custom group headed by the former Dell server veteran Forrest Norrod. And finally the Computing And Graphics Group, which should be renamed soon with the breaking off of the new dedicated graphics division, which is responsible for CPUs and APUs and is headed by the ex-Intel and IBM veteran Jim Anderson who will be responsible for introducing AMD’s highly anticipated Zen CPU core to the world next year.

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Pokdepinion: Let’s hope with the formation of the new dedicated graphics division, we will not only see greater graphics cards, but also better processors, as AMD has lagged behind Intel for quite sometime in the consumer CPU market.
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2018’s God Of War Is Finally Making The Jump To PC In January 2022

After much speculation, Santa Monica Studios has announced that PlayStation-exclusive God of War will be available to PC gamers soon. The game recently won IGN’s Best Game of All Time poll so this game will be a huge treat for gamers who don’t own a PS4 console.
God of War coming to PC soon

2018’s critically acclaimed God of War is finally making its way over to PC this coming 14th January next year. Grace Orlady, who is the Senior Community Manager at Santa Monica Studios announced via a blog post, said that they are excited to bring the game over to a new audience on PC. “Our primary goal when bringing God of War to PC was to highlight the exceptional content the team created and leverage the powerful hardware that the platform offers to create a uniquely breathtaking and high-performance version of the game,” said Orlady.

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The PC version is set to introduce a slew of graphical enhancements as well as other features such as:

True 4K resolution (on supported devices) and unlocked framerates
Full integration with NVIDIA Deep Learning Super Sampling (DLSS) available on RTX
21:9 Ultra-widescreen support
Robust controller support and keyboard mapping customisation (DualShock 4 and DualSense controllers supported)

The PC version is set to release this 14th January 2022 (15th January 2022 Malaysian time) and will come with DLCs including:

Death’s Vow Armor Sets for Kratos and Atreus
Exile’s Guardian Shield Skin
Buckler of the Forge Shield Skin
Shining Elven Soul Shield Skin
Dökkenshieldr Shield Skin

God of War is available now for pre-purchase over on Steam and Epic Games Store for RM209.
Pokdepinion: I’m really looking forward to seeing the kind of mods the modding community will come up with for this game.
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vivo Malaysia Contributes In Aiding Flood Victims

It has been tough times recently, specifically in Selangor where it is the worst hit state in the country due to the floods. The folks at vivo Malaysia has stepped up in aiding flood victims to cope with the incident.
vivo Malaysia aids flood victims

Over 41,000 people needed to evacuate their homes and seek refuge in shelters due to the floods. To help lessen the burden, the company has contributed to families in Sekolah Kebangsaan Jalan Kebun, Shah Alam with daily necessities.

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A total of RM10,000 were contributed to the purchase of face masks, hand sanitizers, and COVID-19 self test kits to ensure hygiene and safety, because you know the pandemic is still around us. They’ve also collaborated with Uncle Kentang to donate dry food to the families as well.
The flood has taken everyone by surprise and affected many lives around the country. At vivo, we want to do what we can to help the communities in their desperate times, with hopes that every action we do will make a difference to the lives of the victim. We will continue to do our part in helping the communities and providing care to them.
Mike Xu, CEO of vivo Malaysia
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Pokdepinion: Everyone could definitely use some help in these trying times. I hope more brands would step in and lend some aid too.
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Intel Raptor Lake to Include 6GHz Model?

At the recent Intel Tech Tour, the company has confirmed its plans for the upcoming 13th-gen Raptor Lake series Core processors.
The VP of Intel has confirmed the performance increase is set to be 15% in single-thread over previous Alder Lake generation, with a sizable 41% multi-thread improvement over its 12th-gen counterpart.

OK sorry reconfirmed this.#IntelTechTour : PRL only exists because MTL wasn't going to be ready on time. RPL dev started 2 yr ago. GPU RTL and IO RTL hasn't changed from ADL. 41% improved MT perf of RPL over ADL, 15% ST, based on SPECint207.
– Isic Silas, Intel Corp VP of CCG.
— 𝐷𝑟. 𝐼𝑎𝑛 𝐶𝑢𝑡𝑟𝑒𝑠𝑠 (@IanCutress) September 12, 2022

More interestingly, the presentation slides has shown the company is planning a CPU with 6GHz clock speed – even higher than AMD’s Zen 4 offerings:

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This is further confirmed by Dr. Ian Cutress himself:

#IntelTechTour : Breaking – @Intel Raptor Lake will be 6 GHz at stock
— 𝐷𝑟. 𝐼𝑎𝑛 𝐶𝑢𝑡𝑟𝑒𝑠𝑠 (@IanCutress) September 12, 2022

It is possible such model is reserved for the top-binned KS-series chip (in this case, possibly i9-13900KS), and likely will be countering against AMD’s Ryzen 7000X3D series processors on gaming workloads, which are planned to be revealed next year.
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Pokdepinion: We might be witnessing a new clock speed war here, wonder how high the clocks will go in the next few years…
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[RUMOR] The New LG Smartphone Might Have 5 Cameras — Is There Such Thing as ‘Overkill’?

Back in the early days, it was all about getting the highest mega pixels (MP) for phone companies. Well in today’s world, it seem it is the race of how many cameras can you squeeze in to the device. LG has apparently on the verge of making a smartphone in the form of the LG V40 which features not four, but FIVE cameras.
LG V40 To Feature 5 Cameras
Although there’s no confirmation on where the camera placement will be, most of us will think that they will put in three on the back and two on the front.  They most likely would opt for a facial-recognition lens over at the front but the real question is over at the back. Surely it will feature a standard sensor, and LG’s wide-angle lens, but the question is, what will the third offer? Options could be a monochrome, telephoto, or even something new that we haven’t seen before.
It is said that the front-facing cameras could even perform 3D stereo mapping for an added measure of security. As a backup, the V40 would keep the fingerprint sensor, presumably.

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Design wise, it will stick to a design similar to the screen notch design found on the previous LG G7 ThinQ. Reported specifications include a Snapdragon 845 SoC, an assistant button, and LG’s quad DAC.
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Pokdepinion: Should this rumor be true, it is going to change the whole smartphone market entirely. I mean, how much is enough?
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Apex Legends Facing Connection Issues on All Platforms – Fixes Are Underway

Apex Legends Facing Connection Issues on All Platforms

We are currently investigating an issue that’s affecting all platforms. Hang tight and sorry for the issue. We’ll update when we have more.
— Apex Legends (@PlayApex) February 9, 2019

Apex Legends has seen one of the biggest growths in videogame history in such a short span of time. Like with any online game, there are bound to be connection or server-related issues and it appears that the game is finally facing one themselves.
It appears that players have been facing a number of connection issues in Apex Legends across all platforms. This includes the likes of sudden disconnections, not being able to connect to the lobby after the game, being left out in the lobby while your friends have started the game, and so on.

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The developers, through the official Twitter account @PlayApex, have acknowledged the issue and are currently investigating the matter. It’s worth noting that not every player experiences these issues but the fact that it’s present is worth taking a look at. It might just be one of those things that can happen in an increasing rate if left alone.

We are seeing good recovery on consoles. PC is slowly coming back up as well but not out of the woods yet. We’re continuing to work on it. Thanks for your patience :)
— Apex Legends (@PlayApex) February 9, 2019

While they have mentioned since that the situation is getting better, it’s not completely fixed just yet. We just have to be patient and wait for them to either give further updates or release some form of update patch for us players.
Apex Legends is currently available for the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC.
Pokdepinion: I mean, the game just got 10 million players all of a sudden, I would be surprised if these issues didn’t happen.
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Samsung foldable phone unveiled — expected to enter mass production as early as next year

Leaks have been abound about a foldable Samsung smartphone in the works. Some even speculated that a foldable Samsung device will break cover at the recent Galaxy Unpacked event here in Malaysia. Of course, that didn’t happen. Skip forward a few weeks, and we see Samsung finally unveil the Samsung foldable phone for the first time at the Samsung Developer Conference 2018.
It isn’t entirely unveiled per se, because much of the device was covered by a really chunky case. But the key details about the upcoming Samsung foldable phone was revealed. The device will feature two screens, a smaller 4.58″ one on the outside, and a larger 7.3″ tablet display inside. The larger display will feature an elastic cover which can withstand the rigors of being folded and unfolded repeatedly.

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While the larger display’s bezels look fine, the outer 4.58″ display’s bezels look massive. That’s definitely unacceptable in 2018, but considering that it is a separate display altogether, Samsung should have no problem shrinking the bezels on it. Curved sides might be an issue, but going for smaller bezels definitely won’t be.

The good thing is that Android is adding official support for the Infinity Flex Display, which is what Samsung calls their foldable display technology. Flipboard has also announced that they will be jumping on board to support the fancy new display. Samsung themselves will offer better multi-tasking, with a more flexible multi-window mode on the larger 7.3″ display.
While all that’s nice to know and all, what’s even cooler is that Samsung has stated that they will start mass production in the coming months, which means that you might be able to buy a Samsung foldable phone soon.
Pokdepinion: I am actually quite interested in the foldable phone concept. Having a larger display without having to lug it around in a bag is indeed a very enticing feature.
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unifi Turbo verification page is now open — upgrades have brought forward?

Previously, TM announced that they will be upgrading their current unifi subscribers with up to 10x speed, with a maximum of 800 Mbps, via unifi Turbo. The upgrade roll out date was set sometime in August, but we also found TM publishing a page — which was subsequently removed — about faster speeds starting 18th July.

Now we see a new page to verify your account for unifi Turbo. While the actual speed upgrades may not hit this early, at least you can check out the upgrades NOW. The link is below, so go get yourself verified!

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Source: uniFi
Pokdepinion: Who can say no to more speed at no extra costs?
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MSI GS40 Phantom coming soon

MSI is well known as one of the best gaming laptop manufacturers, and now they have one-upped themselves with the release of the MSI GS40 Phantom. The MSI GS40 Phantom is a sleek 14″ gaming notebook equipped with Intel’s latest 6th generation Intel Core i7 Skylake processors and also the enthusiast-grade NVIDIA GeForce GTX970M 3GB GDDR5 graphics processing units. 16GB DDR4 is included, with support for up to 32GB of DDR4-2133 RAM (2 slots), and storage is handled by a single 256GB PCIE Gen3 NVMe SSD coupled with a standard issue 1TB 7200rpm 2.5″ HDD.

The screen is a 14″ FHD (1080p) IPS anti-glare display. As usual with current-gen laptops, the GS40 Phantom will come preinstalled with Windows 10 Home.

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What makes the GS40 Phantom special is not the powerful hardware, but actually the weight and thinness of this laptop. It weighs only 1.6kg with the battery and is only 22.8mm at its thickest point, a very impressive feat if you consider the performance that this svelte beast will deliver.
Of course being a part of the MSI family, the GS40 Phantom will not be left out of MSI-exclusive features, e.g. keyboard by Steelseries, ESS SABRE HiFi Audio DAC, Nahimic Audio Enhancer, DYNAUDIO speakers, True Color Technology and also Killer Double Shot Pro.
The GS40 6QE Phantom we will be seeing in Malaysia should come with these specifications:
GS40 6QE Phantom
14″ Full HD, IPS Panel, Anti-Glare (1920*1080)
6th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-6700HQ Processor + HM170
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970M 3GB GDDR5
DDR IV 16GB
256GB SSD (PCIE Gen3 NVMe) + 1TB (SATA) 7200rpm
WINDOWS 10 HOME
*Comes with Gaming Mouse & Ultra Backpack
SRP @ RM8,999
This beast is expected to hit stores by November.

Pokdepinion: The 1.6kg weight is really the most interesting specification of the GS40 Phantom. With so much power packed into such a lightweight body, truly portable gaming laptops have come to be.

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This Is The Xiaomi 12 Mini According To Render

If you are looking forward to the latest Xiaomi 12 Series to come out, well there’s been alleged renders of the Xiaomi 12 Mini, which as you can tell by the name to be small in size.
Xiaomi 12 Mini alleged render

Of course, when it comes to renders, you should take it with a pinch of salt as nothing is official or confirmed. That being said, the image shows of a triple camera setup at the back which comes with lines going down at the sides of it.

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Xiaomi 12 Mini First Look 👀 pic.twitter.com/9rW5jSAYSm
— Sam (@Shadow_Leak) January 31, 2022

Seeing it is a ‘mini’ device, it is said that the phone will have a display of under 6 inches. Again, since this isn’t something official from Xiaomi themselves, take the news lightly.
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Pokdepinion: If that indeed becomes the design for the device, well I’m really digging it. If you’ve been following on our articles for some time, I just have an affinity to white products. They just look sleek to me. Let’s hope that we’ll see more news on the series sooner rather than later.
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HUAWEI’s Exclusive nova 2i Launch Promo – Free Gift Set Worth RM898!

HUAWEI will be having a exclusive launch promo for their new nova 2i smartphone this 13 October 2017. The first 100 customers in line will be able to get a free gift set which is worth a total of RM898.
nova 2i Launch Promo
Following on the recent announcement of the nova 2i, HUAWEI will officially debut it at their flagship experience store in Pavilion Elite KL on Friday, 13 October 2017. The first 100 customers who purchase the device will receive goodies worth RM898, which includes a nova 2i gift box and a smart band.
To liven things up, Hannah Delisha will be making a special appearance as the ambassador of the nova 2i at the event, and will perform live. Fans of hers are in for a treat as the first 10 buyers of the new smartphone will get a chance to take a selfie with her.

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The HUAWEI nova 2i features a 5.93-inch FullView Display with a 18:9 ratio. In the camera’s department, HUAWEI introduces their first quad lenses smartphone. The front cameras has a 13MP+2MP lenses while the rear has 16MP+2MP lenses.
It is powered by a Kirin 659 chipset with the EMUI 5.1. A 3340mAh battery is built in and the device has 4GB RAM paired up with a 64GB ROM (which can be expanded via microSD).
The new nova 2i is available in three variants; Graphite Black, Prestige Gold, Aurora Blue. It will be retailing at RM1299. Other free gifts for the first 100 customers include a selfie stick, a headphone, and a smartphone ring holder.
Pokdepinion: Fans of HUAWEI should take this chance and queue for the launch. Specs are decent and at a fair price.
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AMD Finally Launches Ryzen 7040HS Series APUs, With New Razer Blade Leading The Way

AMD‘s much anticipated Ryzen 7040HS has faced a bit of delays before it is finally launched today – the new Zen 4-powered silicon also features the XDNA-powered Ryzen AI secret sauce that the company touts is currently exclusive among all Windows x86 laptops so far.

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The Ryzen 7040HS series will feature three models – Ryzen 5 7640HS, Ryzen 7 7840HS and Ryzen 9 7940HS. The Ryzen 5 will feature 6 cores and 5.0GHz boost clock; meanwhile Ryzen 7 and Ryzen 9 both get 8 cores, with 5.1GHz and 5.2GHz boost clocks respectively. All chips feature the same 35-54W TDP, as well as the aforementioned Ryzen AI processing unit.

The company’s decision to include dedicated AI accelerators in its APU portfolio is the result of its acquisition of Xilinx, another chipmaker specializing in FPGAs and AI-related chips. To utilize the new hardware, Windows has already included a few built-in AI-enhanced features into Windows 11, of which the webcam now gains capabilities to blur background, zoom on the subject and even pan across the camera as needed. You’ll need an AI-capable chip to expose these options – and currently only Ryzen 7040HS (and 7040U) supports it.
Another key point the chipmaker has pointed out is relating to security and privacy. Some features such as photo tagging relies on the cloud to process data, and AMD hopes that by bringing the processing locally, it’ll no longer require active internet connections to send data for AI processing, and avoids the data from being used as a training dataset.

In conjunction with the launch of newest Zen 4 APU family, Razer is also announcing the updated Blade 14 laptop, with Ryzen 9 7940HS paired with either 140W RTX 4060 or RTX 4070 Laptop GPUs available to choose from. It is currently on pre-order and global availability is set on June 20, with prices starting at $2,399.
Pokdepinion: The Ryzen AI is definitely a promising prospect – who knows if one day it might be powerful enough to run AI chatbot locally? That’d be a game changer.
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