Celebrity additions in games isn’t new, and in the case of COD Warzone, Snoop Dogg might be added as a new operator in an upcoming update. Here’s what we know about the alleged new inclusion for the game thus far.
Snoop Dogg Might Be The Next COD Warzone Operator

It seems like Snoop Dogg could be coming to Vanguard/Warzone as an operator. I’m not joking. pic.twitter.com/3NqF7H6sM9
— Tom Henderson (@_Tom_Henderson_) February 11, 2022

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According to renowned industry insider Tom Henderson, Snoop Dogg could actually be coming to COD Warzone as a playable operator. It even came to a point where he emphasized on how it is not a joke, so it might just be imminent at this point.
While it’s hard to tell whether this is true, Tom Henderson does have a good track record when it comes to leaks, especially the ones on Call of Duty. If it does happens, gamers should be able to purchase him on the store as an operator bundle worth around USD $20, dependent on what will be coming in the bundle.
As for when the celebrity will be coming, that will be hard to say and it might still be some time away. Season 2 of the game will be starting on 14th February 2022, and it’s unlikely that he will be coming in the first day. It’s also worth noting that Snoop Dogg has done some of work with Call of Duty before, so they do have some history there. We will report more on this as soon as information becomes available so stay tuned.
COD Warzone is currently available for free on the PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, and PC. A proper next gen version of the game has yet to be released at the time of this writing.
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Pokdepinion: I personally don’t have any complaints about it. If it gets people more excited about the game, why not, right? Let’s see how he ends up playing in the game and, hopefully, he isn’t a broken one. Otherwise, that’s going to be a whole other headache to deal with not just for gamers, but also for the developers.
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Brawlout Sells Over 50,000 Copies in First 2 Weeks; New Indie Success Story

Super Smash Bros. inspired indie game Brawlout has successfully sold 50,000 copies on the Nintendo Switch, making it one of the latest indie game success stories.
Brawlout Sells Over 50,000 Copies in First 2 Weeks

Brawlout passed 50K players on #NintendoSwitch in its first 2 weeks!
Nintendo, and especially all you brawlers out there, you’re all amazing and we love every single one of you!!
THANK YOU and expect tons more Brawlout action coming your way in 2018! pic.twitter.com/4FU0wK4Q5A
— BRAWLOUT (@brawloutgame) January 2, 2018

Developed by Angry Mob Games, Brawlout was a somewhat late release on the Nintendo Switch in 2017, only coming out on December 19. Fortunately, this meant that the game was poised well on the Switch’s eShop right before Christmas, so the game ended up selling over 50,000 copies of the game during its first 2 weeks on the eShop.

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This news was delivered via a Tweet on the game’s official account. The developers also thank players for supporting the game, and promise that there is “more Brawlout action coming your way in 2018.” You can check out the full Tweet at the top of this post.
Brawlout is just the latest indie success story on the Nintendo Switch. Titles like Wonder Boy: The Dragon’s Trap and forma.8 sold better on that system than any other platform. Even Enter the Gungeon, which released on the Nintendo Switch just a few days prior to Brawlout, managed to sell 75,000 copies in its first two weeks on the console/handheld hybrid.
For those of you who may not know, Brawlout is a Super Smash Bros. inspired fighting game that features guest characters like Juan from ‘Guacamelee!’ The game is a good fit for the Nintendo Switch, especially when you consider the fact that a Super Smash Bros. title has not yet made its way to the system, even though it is heavily requested by fans.
Brawlout is currently available on PC and Nintendo Switch, and it will be released on the  PlayStation 4 and Xbox One later this year.

Pokdepinion: At first I thought it was just a cheap Super Smash Bros. ripoff but after seeing some YouTube videos on the game, it does look pretty enticing. Will get my hands on the PC version, that’s for sure.
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[CES2018] HyperX Unveils First Wireless Headset And New RGB Gaming Gear – You can never get enough of RGB!

HyperX has unveil their latest gaming gears, featuring their first ever wireless headset, the HyperX Cloud Flight, HyperX Alloy Elite RGB mechanical keyboard, and the Pulsefire Surge RGB mouse.
HyperX Latest Gaming Gear CES 2018

Introducing the HyperX Cloud Flight, which is the company’s first ever wireless headset. The company claims that the new wireless headset is able to offer up to 30 hours of battery life. It sports a closed cup design with 90-degrees rotating ear cups that is fitted in with 50mm drivers, which broadcasts at 2.4GHz. It includes a detachable noise-cancelling microphone and it is also TeamSpeak and Discord certified.
The HyperX Cloud Flight comes with built-in controls to adjust the LED effects, mic mute, power, and volume and support a three-pole analog audio connection.

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It is compatible for the PC, PS4, and PS4 Pro.

Up next is their Alloy Elite RGB mechanical keyboard. It is also their first full-featured RGV mechanical gaming keyboard, offering color customization with its NGenulty software. The keyboard offers up to three custom lighting profiles that users can save directly to its on-board memory.
Alloy Elite RGB is built with a solid steel frame, dedicated media buttons, a USB 2.0 port, quick access lighting control. It is available in red, brown, or blue CHERRY MX key switches. Along with that, it comes with a detachable wrist rest, and titanium-colored keycaps. Additional features include a Game Mode, N-Key Rollover, and anti-ghosting.
Last but not least, we have the HyperX Pulsefire Surge RGB mouse. The mouse features dynamic 360-degree RGB lighting effects and is designed with the Pixart 3389 sensor for accuracy and speed, offering setting up to 16,000 DPI. Its customizable native DPI settings allows gamers to monitor settings with an LED indicator. Additionally, it includes Omron switches with 50M click reliability.
Using HyperX’s Ngenulty software, gamers can assign personalized macro functions to the six programmable keys and store them in a macro library.
Pokdepinion: The Cloud Flight looks sleek. It would be awesome if it really does live up to its 30 hours battery life.
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HUAWEI Mate X Set For September 2019 Launch

It’s been quite some time since we’ve heard on HUAWEI’s very own foldable phone, the HUAWEI Mate X. Now it appears that the device is set to be launched later in the year, more precisely in September 2019.
Initially scheduled to arrive at the end of this month, the whole US trade ban issue dampened their plans to do so. According to reports, HUAWEI spokesperson has said that the Mate X will launch throughout the world, but focusing on countries where 5G is already available and deployed.
With Samsung’s own Samsung Fold having issues concerning its own durability, they have said that the Mate X is going through “extensive testing” in assuring it’s ready for a mass roll out to markets.

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Interestingly, they have said that the US ban will not affect the Mate X in terms of ability to run Android as well as Google apps. The HUAWEI Mate X will come in Interstellar Blue with a price tag of $2,600 (~RM10,861)
If you wish to learn how the Mate X compares to the Galaxy Fold, you can do so here.
Pokdepinion: Hmm, now I wonder if the Mate X will be making its way here or not, since we are yet to utilize 5G in the country.
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Get Sniper Elite 3 For FREE on PC – This is What You Need to Do to Claim It

Get Sniper Elite 3 For FREE on PC Courtesy of GameSessions

PC gamers have seen a wealth of free games recently but the fun doesn’t stop there. We now have yet another free game for PC gamers to enjoy, and it’s Sniper Elite 3.
For those of you who aren’t aware, Sniper Elite 3 is a tactical 3rd-person shooter. Aside from it not being the latest chapter in the series, here’s what you need to know about the game, courtesy of Steam:
The latest chapter in the award-winning series, SNIPER ELITE 3 takes players to the unforgiving yet exotic terrain of North Africa in a savage conflict against Germany’s infamous Afrika Korps.
Stalk your targets through the twisting canyons, lush oases and ancient cities of the Western Desert in the deadly rush to sabotage a Nazi super-weapons programme that could end Allied resistance for good.
Use stealth, planning and execution to hunt your targets – whether human or machine. From signature long distance kills, to melee takedowns, distractions and explosive traps, you are as deadly up close as you are from afar.
To claim the game for free, all you have to do is sign in to your GameSessions account, download Sniper Elite 3, and play the game for 5 minutes. It will then be activated and be yours forever on GameSessions. Just be sure to activate the game latest by 2nd January 2019 at 10AM UTC (6PM GMT+8 on the same day).

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If you want to add the game to your Steam library however, you will need to pay. With that being said, GameSessions is offering a special deal to get the game for just USD $6.
Keep in mind that this free copy is restricted to Single Player modes only. To enjoy multiplayer, you will have to purchase the Steam key and play it on Steam. Yes, the special offer by GameSessions will also allow you to enjoy multiplayer.
For an easier time claiming the game, click right here to head straight to the page.
Pokdepinion: Oh wow, yet another free game. Sure is a great time to be gaming on PC. Well, I game on every platform anyway but it counts.
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Enjoy Deals This HUAWEI 7.7 Mid-Year Sales With Free RM177 Voucher

HUAWEI Malaysia has announced the HUAWEI 7.7 Mid-Year Sales where they’ve prepared a host of deals you can enjoy including free vouchers as well as flash deals as low as RM1.
HUAWEI 7.7 Mid-Year Sales
Starting from now till the 7th of July, HUAWEI Malaysia is giving away free voucher worth RM177 for you to claim. This voucher can then be used on the 7th of July itself on selected products so you can get instant rebates. All you need to do is login to your HUAWEI ID (create one if you don’t have) and lick and select the RM177 voucher option on your profile.
With the voucher, you can enjoy and use it for the following products:

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ProductRRPPromo HUAWEI FreeBuds 3RM679RM502HUAWEI M5 LiteRM1,299RM1,122HUAWEI P40 ProRM3,899RM3,722HUAWEI P40RM2,799RM2,622
They’ll also be hosting a special daily flash deals leading up to 7th July where you can get products from as low as RM1. These include:
ProductRemarksDateRRPPromoHUAWEI AP095 10000mAh Super Charge PowerbankHUAWEI Store Flash DealsNow till 6th July 10.08am2 units per dayRM256RM77HUAWEI Band 4 (pink)HUAWEI Store Flash DealsNow till 6th July 10.08am3 units per dayRM139RM7.70P40 Wireless Charging CaseHUAWEI Store Flash Deals7th July at 10.08amRM289RM7.70AM116 EarphoneLazada Flash Deals7th July RM48RM1HUAWEI P30 Pro 8+512GBLazada Flash Deals7th July RM3,899RM770
There’s also HUAWEI must buy deals on hand where they are offering RM600 off on selected HUAWEI notebooks, smartphones and accessories which will be available on the 7th July. Deals include the HUAWEI P30 at just RM1,499, the recent HUAWEI nova 7i at just RM899, HUAWEI Matebook D 15 at RM2,099, HUAWEI GT2 (Black) at RM599 and plenty more.
Last but not least, they will also be doing a special lucky draw where you stand a chance to win a new HUAWEI Matebook 13 R5 simply by making a purchase on the 7th of July. It is open to all HUAWEI users with ID.
Check on the link right here to find out more on that.
Pokdepinion: If you’ve been eyeing for a HUAWEI product, this might be the best time to get it!
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Manage Your Windows 10 Notifications With These Simple Steps

Notifications are undeniably useful. They remind you of upcoming events, deadlines and important dates in your life. There are times however, when notifications can become a bit too much and distracting especially when you’re super busy chasing that deadline for work or for school, when you’re watching a movie or even when you’re playing a game.
This is especially true on Windows 10 when you suddenly feel that the torrent of pop ups at the bottom of your screen just won’t stop. Luckily you can save yourself from going absolutely mad by disabling those notifications by following these simple steps.
Here’s how to disable notifications on Windows 10.

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Disable Windows 10 Notifications

Step 1: Click on the Start button and select the Settings icon on bottom left side of your screen.

Step 2: Select the Systems icon in the Settings menu.

Step 3: Navigate to Notifications & Actions on the left hand side menu.

Step 4: Uncheck the “Get notifications from apps and other senders” option and you’re done.
Follow these steps and you can completely say goodbye to all your notifications from distracting you from whatever you’re currently doing. Of course you can always turn them back on if you want to. To do so you can follow the above steps but backwards.
But what if you want to just disable the sounds and keep the pop up notifications? I mean even though the pop ups are annoying but you don’t want to be totally in the dark of what’s happening around you right? Here’s how to do just that.
Disable Windows 10 Notification Sounds

Step 1: In the Notifications & Actions menu, scroll down and select the apps you want to their sounds to be disabled.

Step 2: Click on the selected app and uncheck the “Play a sound when a notification arrives” option.
Step 3: Repeat Step 2 with all your selected apps.
Another neat trick in managing your Windows 10 notifications is that you can actually schedule the times when you want your notifications to be disabled. It’s just as easy as the other steps above. Here’s how to do it.
Schedule Your Windows 10 Notifications

Step 1: Select Focus Assist under Notifications & Actions in the Systems left hand menu.

Step 2: Under “Automatic rules” select the “During these times” option.

Step 3: Select “On” and configure the timing, repeats and priority level that you prefer.
Step 4: (Optional) Choose which other settings you want to check under the “Automatic rules”.

After you’ve enabled this, you will find your notifications tucked away in the hidden Focus Assist sidebar on the right. To access that all you have to do is just click the notifications button on the bottom left of your screen.
Simple right? I mean it’s just a matter of knowing where to look which we hope after our little guide above would be beneficial for you in the future. For more tips and tricks, check out article on disabling pop up ads on Google Chrome right here and how to skip YouTube ads right here.
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Apex Legends: Two Upcoming Playable Legends Leaked

Two upcoming playable Legends in Apex Legends have been leaked; Pariah and Valk. We managed to learn quite a bit about both characters so if you’re curious, then continue reading on.
Apex Legends Pariah Leak

Tho Valk should still be next
— Biast12 (Tobias) (@Biast12) April 14, 2021

The first leaked upcoming Legend that we’re going to talk about is Pariah. According to data miner and leaker @Biast12, this upcoming Legend will have abilities that will help obtain more information on enemy squads. The current list of abilities are:

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Ultimate: Pariah activates a SDM device releasing a flurry of steam in all directions but becomes unable to move, steam causes burn damage directly to health.
Tactical: Throw a sonar grenade revealing enemies in it’s area of effect. Grenade lasts for 15 seconds.
Passive: Pariah can see enemy health bars. Pariah is also immune to stunning effects and SDM steam.

As for Legendary skins, we know of four names but not what it looks like yet. Those skins are Secret Service, Lost Archive, Phantom Edge, and Chimera. It’s worth noting that all of these are subjected to change, so the end result may be completely different or just slightly altered. We don’t expect to see Pariah so soon as the next new playable Legend is expected to be Valk, which we will be discussing next.
Apex Legends Valk Leak
Pictures credits: Reddit u/JoryB
Valk is meant to be an aerial-based Legend that works fundamentally different from Horizon. This one is also a Legend that we’ve heard of much earlier compared to Pariah, who is said to be of Japanese descent. From what we have learned thus far, here is Valk’s list of abilities:

Ultimate: Valk and nearby allies take to the skies after a short countdown
Tactical: Vtol Jets – Hold to hover.
Passive: After the initial drop, Valk and her teammates fly faster while sky diving.

As for Legendary skins, we know of four names but not what it looks like yet. Those skins are Aerial Support, Choke Uplift, Valhalla Descent, and Warrior’s Justice. Similar to Pariah, all of these are subjected to change, so the end result may be completely different or just slightly altered. We do expect to see Valk first before Pariah gets launched given how details have surfaced on the two characters.
Apex Legends Season 9 is expected to begin on 4th May 2021. The game itself is free and available on the PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, Nintendo Switch, and PC.
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Pokdepinion: Pariah’s abilities sound like they could fit in well for beginner-level players given the added information it gives. I still can’t imagine how useful Valk’s abilities are but I might need to see how people make use of them first.
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Samsung Galaxy Z Flip appears in hands-on video

What’s allegedly the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip has appeared in a hands-on video. This is Samsung’s second foldable smartphone and it seems that instead of making a tablet that folds in half like the Samsung Galaxy Fold, this is a real foldable smartphone ala the Moto razr. Unfortunately it seems like it is slightly less functional than the Moto razr.

Before unfolding, there seems to be no proper external display. Instead, Samsung seems to have equipped the Galaxy Z Flip with a small OLED panel for notifications and the time. The camera module is a bit more advanced than the Moto razr’s though, as it packs two cameras instead of the razr’s solo camera. The entire package is pretty compact so it might be a hit with the fairer sex, as the original foldable phones were.

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Once unfolded, the long display sports a punch hole, and no chin. As the Moto razr sports a pretty significant chin — yes, I know it’s a throwback to the original razr design — the Galaxy Z Flip might be a better choice for those who prefer a higher screen-to-body ratio. It seems like the crease is also a lot less obvious here than it was on the Galaxy Fold, so maybe Samsung did apply what they learnt with the latter to improve the folding mechanism.

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip – First Hands On Video pic.twitter.com/4b8Uzt5kRB
— Ben Geskin (@BenGeskin) February 2, 2020

From what I can see, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip should be a bit more affordable than the Galaxy Fold, with it featuring a smaller display,on the inside, no display on the outside and far fewer camera modules. Will Samsung price it as an alternative to the Moto razr which is priced at $1500 (~RM6173) or will they go even lower? Well, with Galaxy Unpacked 2020 happening on 11th February, the reveal isn’t that far off.
Pokdepinion: Maybe there will be a Galaxy Z Flip Plus with an external display?
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Amount Of Apex Legends Hackers Banned Revealed

It seems that Respawn Entertainment, the makers of Apex Legends, has revealed the amount of hackers that has been banned on PC since the game was launch earlier in the year and it’s a substantial amount of players.
Players of the game on PC are bound to meet cheaters/hackers at some point of their game time (yeah, they are that common). Respawn has been working hard in getting rid of them and now it looks like the number of banned players has reached staggering figures according to them.
The company has said that they’ve now banned 770,000 players overall and also blocked over 300,000 accounts from being made. These blocked accounts are most likely cheaters who got banned in the first place and tried to create a new account to gain access to the game. Additionally, they’ve banned over 4,000 cheat seller accounts in the last 20 days. Thanks to all of their efforts, it seems like total affected matches on PC impacted by cheaters or spammers has been reduced by over half in the last month.

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Previously, they’ve introduced a new way to cope with these cheaters by implementing hardware bans.
Respawn has said that there will be a new update coming where it will fix the missing footsteps audio issue.
Pokdepinion: It’s nice to see how they are being clear and straightforward with the whole issue and they are trying their hardest in making the game enjoyable for everyone (except for the hackers of course).
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NVIDIA Maxwell-based cards quietly become legacy products

Driver updates often bring performance improvements in the latest games, through optimization. NVIDIA has decided that the NVIDIA Maxwell cards are around long enough, and has decided to categorize them as their legacy products. While the GTX 900 series will still support the latest drivers, they won’t gain any extra performance from them.

Gamers who are running SLI configurations may also face issues if support for multi-GPU is missing, as new drivers won’t bring them any joy. With the recent DirectX 12 and Vulkan-based games coming out, it really seems like high time for the Maxwell-based products to fade into history with their dismal performance in DirectX 12. Well, that was fast, NVIDIA. In any case, the latest batch of GPUs offer a much greater bang for buck, so anyone upgrading from an even older graphics card should jump straight to the latest generation to enjoy the benefits of both a process shrink and newer architecture, irregardless if you are looking at the red camp or green one.

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Pokdepinion: I wonder what those who just recently got Maxwell-based cards feel.
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Hari Raya Bersama Xperia – Get Gift Packs Worth RM448 When You Purchase Their Smartphones

Sony Mobile has recently announce of their Hari Raya Bersama Xperia promotion which already has begun and will last until the 1st of July 2018.
Hari Raya Bersama Xperia
As you can see, during the promotional period, you are entitled to free gift redemptions that are worth RM448 and RM199 respectively with the purchase of the Xperia XZ2, Xperia XZ Premium, Xperia XA2 Ultra and also the Xperia XA1 Plus.
Each of these gift pack will include a Nano screen protector, Sony phone casing, 10K mAh power bank, Xperia selfie stick, Xperia phone ring and OTG cable. You also are able to walk away with the Sony CH400 Wireless Headphone when you purchase the Xperia XZ2 and Xperia XZ Premium.

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The company’s current flagship device, the Xperia XZ2 was launched earlier this year. It features a 5.7-inch HDR Full HD+ display, loud stereo speakers, and Dynamic Vibration System that has been introduced with the launch of the device. The phone features the world’s first 4K HDR Movie recording (for a smartphone, of course) and also Full HD 960FPS Super slow motion.
Sony Xperia XZ2 Specification

CPU/Chipset:
Snapdragon 845 (4 x 2.7 GHz Kryo 385 Gold + 4 x 1.7 GHz Kryo 385 Silver)

GPU:
Adreno 630

RAM:
4GB

Display:
5.7″,IPS LCD (2160 x 1080) 18:9 HDR BT.2020, Triluminos, X-Reality Engine

Storage:
64GB (expandable with microSD up to 400GB)

Camera:
Main Camera(s)
19 MP (f/2.0, 25mm, 1/2.3″, 1.22µm)
Predictive phase detection and laser autofocus, LED flash
Front Camera
5 MP (f/2.2, 1/5″), gyro EIS

OS:
Android 8.0 Oreo

Connectivity:
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
Bluetooth 5.0, aptX HD

SIM:
nanoSIM (dual)

Battery:
Non-removable Li-ion 3180 mAh

To learn more on the promotion, you can go ahead and checkout Sony Mobile’s official Facebook by clicking right here.
Pokdepinion: Well it seems that the Raya promotions are coming even though the fasting month hasn’t begun just yet. So if you’ve been planning on getting an Xperia, here’s your chance to get some cool freebies.
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Enhanced Touch ‘n Go NFC Card To Be Restocked Later Today

As many of you may know by now, the Enhanced Touch ‘n Go NFC card was launched back in April 2022 but not many people could get their hands on them due to stock issues and scalpers taking advantage of the situation. Now, it’s going be restocked again but you have to be quick.
It will be up for order again on the official TNG eWallet app at 10AM on 25th August 2022. Each customer can only purchase one card, instead of like before where each one can purchase two. This means more people should be able to buy it on the app itself. With that being said however, expect the app to face some issues as there will be an influx of users trying to purchase the card.

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The price of the Enhanced Touch ‘n Go NFC card should remain the same, which is RM10 for the card and RM5 for shipping.
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Pokdepinion: It’s gonna be a race for sure, not just against other interested buyers but the scalpers again as well. For those of you who are actually going to use it, I hope you manage to get your hands on them.
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Star Wars: Battlefront 2 Gameplay Leaks Ahead of EA Play – Looks absolutely gorgeous

Looks better than the first one

Star Wars: Battlefront 2 is scheduled to be officially shown off at EA’s EA Play press conference over at E3 2017 but as these things go the gameplay footage has already leaked on the internet ahead of schedule. Good thing for us though but not so much for the guys over at EA. I mean, even the teaser trailer for this game leaked a day early so EA better check up on their security peeps a lot more to prevent these leaks from happening too often.
The 12-minute leaked gameplay footage features Rey, Darth Maul and Boba Fett with some exciting short glimpses of Rey facing off against the mighty Sith Lord, Darth Maul. The characters are all battling it out over what looks like the streets of Naboo and it looks they’re accompanied by a few AI companions. The gameplay is fast paced and it looks leaps and bounds better than Ea’s previous Star Wars: Battlefront. It looks and feels more like the old Star Wars: Battlefront 2 which to me, is a good sign.

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EA’s Battlefront revival attempt with Battlefield studio DICE back in 2015 hasn’t gone down all too well with fans and casual gamers alike. Most of the criticism is directed towards the bare bones gameplay that made it feel completely shallow with many agreeing that the original Star Wars Battlefront series were much better. People also complained that the extra content was too expensive and still didn’t provide enough depth to the overall game. However, the beautiful graphics, easily accessible game mechanics and the fact that it’s Star Wars during a period where Star Wars was red hot and all the rage saved it from total obscurity and ensured enough sales to warrant a sequel.
As noted by Polygon, the leaked video does contain a “sponsored by EA” graphic and the user who uploaded the gameplay footage stressed that this video was absolutely not stolen. It’s also worth mentioning that there’s a disclaimer in the video that indicates that the gameplay is from a pre-alpha build.
Check out the leaked gamelay video down below:
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Star Wars: Battlefront 2 will be available on PS4, Xbox One and PC and will release November 2017.
Pokdepinion: The gameplay footage looks hella good and I’m a lot more excited for this one than the previous Battlefront. Looks like EA has learned their lesson from the first one. Well I hope that EA has learned their lesson from the first one.
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OPPO Hosts See Beyond Creators Awards With A Grand Prize Of RM31,000

OPPO has announced of a new program today that’s called “See Beyond” Creators Award, aiming to support and inspire the new generation of photography lovers around the world.
They are encouraging anyone from around the world to present their masterpiece and create a global community of photography lovers as well as a way of celebration for visual storytelling. Several popular figures such as photographer Lua Ribeira and actress Chun Xia will be features as special guests at the Creators Awards, where they will share and discuss their work, with particular focus on expression and creation.
The grand prize will see two winners, one from OPPO group and one from Open group, which will see each walking away with US$7,500 (~RM31,024). Additionally there’ll be 10 Category winners, where each of them gets to walk away with US$1,500 (~RM6,204). Finally, there’s a special Jury Prize, where 5 winners will walk away with an OPPO Reno 10x Zoom smartphone.

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If you wish to learn more on the See Beyond Creators Award, you can check out the link right here.
Pokdepinion: I’ve got to say, that is a big sum of money being offered there..
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ASUS Zenbook Pro 14 Duo OLED Review – Superbly Useful Second Screen

Unboxing the ASUS Zenbook Pro 14 Duo OLED
ASUS Zenbook Pro 14 Duo OLED Review – Box

Let’s kick off the ASUS Zenbook Pro 14 Duo OLED review with the unboxing. The box looks like your standard issue Zenbook packaging but it’s interesting to see the rear lift up as you open to reveal the laptop, mimicking the effects of the Ergolift / AAS Ultra hinge. Inside the box, you can find the following items:
ASUS Zenbook Pro 14 Duo OLED Review – Box content

ASUS Pen 2.0
ASUS ErgoLift stands
Carrying case
User guide
Warranty card
180W charging brick
Power cable
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X OLED itself

Specifications

CPU
Intel Core i7-12700H, 14C(6P+8E)/20T @ 2.3GHz (up to 4.7GHz Turbo), 45W TDP, Intel 7

RAM
16GB LPDDR5-4800 (on-board)

Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti

Storage
512GB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSD (Samsung PM981A)

Connectivity
Wireless
Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX211 (WiFi 6E + Bluetooth 5.2)
Wired
2 x Thunderbolt 4, 40Gbps, supports DisplayPort Alt Mode, USB-PD
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 (Type-A), 10Gbps
1 x microSD card reader
1 x 3.5mm audio jack

Display
14″ (2880 x 1800) 16:10 120Hz OLED touchscreen display
550 nits, 100% DCI-P3, Pantone Validated, VESA Display HDR True Black 550
12.7″ (2880 x 864) 120Hz touchscreen ScreenPad Plus display
500 nits, 100% DCI-P3, Pantone Validated
2 x DisplayPort Alt Mode over Thunderbolt 4
1 x HDMI 2.1

Audio
Stereo speakers, tuned by harman/kardon (premium)
Array microphone, Alexa, Cortana voice-recognition support
AI Noise-Cancelling Mic + AI Noise-Cancelling Speaker

Power
76WHrs 6-cell Li-polymer battery
180W power adapter

Dimensions
323.5 x 224.7 x 17.9 mm

Weight
1.75kg

Performance
ASUS Zenbook Pro 14 Duo OLED Review – CrystalDiskMark
Starting off with CrystalDiskMark, you can see that the speeds on the ASUS Zenbook Pro 14 Duo OLED is rather high up there, ensuring fast boot ups and loading speed if any. In case you’re wondering, it’s the 512GB Samsung PM981A.
ASUS Zenbook Pro 14 Duo OLED Review – Cinebench R20
Moving on to Cinebench R20, the ASUS Zenbook Pro 14 Duo OLED performed pretty well with the Intel Core i7-12700H. It uses DDR5 RAM so if you want anything higher than this, either go for a better CPU or upgrade to a high clock speed for the RAM. I would personally stick to this out of thermal concerns as this appears to be the sweet spot.

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ASUS Zenbook Pro 14 Duo OLED Review – Unigine SuperPosition
As for Unigine SuperPosition in the 4K Optimized benchmark, the ASUS Zenbook Pro 14 Duo OLED doesn’t seem to fare well. This is because it’s a GPU-intensive benchmark and it only uses an RTX 3050 Ti. It’s still reasonable given what you’re getting.
ASUS Zenbook Pro 14 Duo OLED Review – 3DMark Time Spy
A similar pattern can be seen in 3DMark Time Spy, with the ones that are noticeably above it typically having a stronger GPU. It’s at least showing that it’s capable of doing some light-to-medium gaming with no issues.
ASUS Zenbook Pro 14 Duo OLED Review – 3DMark Port Royal
As for 3DMark Port Royal for ray tracing, the score is abysmal to say the least. Sure, the RTX 3050 Ti can do ray tracing but realistically, even an RTX 3070 would struggle with it in some games unless there is an option DLSS. In other words, just don’t enable ray tracing if you can because the performance will suffer a lot.
ASUS Zenbook Pro 14 Duo OLED Review – PCMark 10
Lastly on PCMark 10, the ASUS Zenbook Pro 14 Duo OLED had an overall strong score, with even digital content creation almost breaking the 10,000 mark. This points toward this laptop being a well-rounded machine for all-purposes, like a jack of all trades.
ASUS Zenbook Pro 14 Duo OLED Review – Battery endurance test
As usual with productivity laptops, the battery life is seen as its strongest point but in the case of the ASUS Zenbook Pro 14 Duo OLED, that isn’t the case. In PCMark’s Modern Office endurance test, it only managed to last 5 hours and 59 minutes (299 minutes). Given the dual-screen nature and the firepower it’s packing, it’s understandable but it would be nice to see big improvements in this department.
The Good
ASUS Zenbook Pro 14 Duo OLED Review – Powered by Intel and NVIDIA
The first thing I have to mention about the ASUS Zenbook Pro 14 Duo OLED is its build quality. Thanks to its magnesium-aluminum build, you get a pretty solid laptop that is still relatively light. From the way the second screen is held up to the feel of the laptop, it inspires confidence. It may seem heavy at first but that’s mostly because of the weight being concentrated in certain areas.
Next up, the combination of Intel Core i7-12700H and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti makes for a powerful machine. The CPU has great performance with no thermal throttling, as seen in our benchmarks, and it’s further emphasized with the use of DDR5 RAM. The GPU adds that nice little touch that would make it great for creative folks as well as those who enjoy light to medium gaming.
ASUS Zenbook Pro 14 Duo OLED Review – Dual displays
Then we have the star of the show, the display. The resolution may seem a little odd at 2880 x 1800, bring it closer to 4K than 1440p but you get great colours and contrast thanks to the nature of OLED panels giving the truest blacks possible. Furthermore, having 120Hz refresh rate is an icing to the cake for an overall smoother visual experience. Brightness is certainly adequate, and creatives will certainly appreciate the 100% DCI-P3 colour space and Pantone Validated display.
Of course, the second screen plays a pivotal role as well. Known as the ScreenPad Plus, it’s more like half a screen than a full-blown second display but don’t underestimate it as it’s really useful. With a 12° lift for better viewing, ScreenXpert 3, and performance that is essentially on par with the main display, it doesn’t feel half-baked or subpar by any means. There’s even a launcher with dedicated apps to make your life easier.
At any point, you can switch between the main display and the ScreenPad Plus with the press of a button, which is helpful in case you need to see more of a particular window without the hassle of dragging things around. Both displays have touchscreen support, complete with ASUS Pen 2.0 support but personally for me, I’m happy using it without it. If you’re a creative person who likes to doodle or write things manually, then you’d have more use for it for sure.
ASUS Zenbook Pro 14 Duo OLED Review – AAS Ultra
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 14 Duo OLED has a good connectivity options. After all, you’re getting two Thunderbolt 4 ports, a USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A port, a microSD card reader, a combo audio jack, and an HDMI 2.1 port. As for wireless, you get Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.2. It’s more than you can ask for but in case you do need more, you can always get a Thunderbolt dock to further expand its capabilities.
One major thing which most people would end up overlooking is the AAS Ultra mechanism. That added lift greatly benefits two things; thermals and audio. In the case of audio, it’s some of the clearest, loudest ones around with a decent soundstage and a slight hint of bass. It’s actually enjoyable to watch movies on this with the built-in speakers.
If you prefer a more traditional laptop experience, check out our ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X OLED review by clicking right here.
The Bad
ASUS Zenbook Pro 14 Duo OLED Review – USB-A port
Just like any other laptop, the ASUS Zenbook Pro 14 Duo OLED has its drawbacks. For starters, the USB-A port is at a weird position. It’s on the right side and more likely than not, users will be plugging in their mouse from here. As most people would use the mouse with their right hand, the cable will end up on the same side, which can cause a bit of a mess.
Secondly, the use of a proprietary charging method as opposed to USB-C is a bit of a disappointment. Understandably, this is the easiest method to get enough power to juice up the laptop, but having a secondary USB-C charger like on the Zephyrus G14 would have been a blessing. Hopefully, we’ll see a high-powered USB-C charger for this in future iterations.
ASUS Zenbook Pro 14 Duo OLED Review – Keyboard and trackpad
Due to having the second screen, the positioning for the keyboard and trackpad makes it a bit awkward to use. Granted, most people wouldn’t bother using the latter but with the keyboard as low profile as it is, it can be a bit uncomfortable to use. I would suggest getting a wrist rest for an overall better experience.
ASUS Zenbook Pro 14 Duo OLED Review – ErgoLift stand (self-install)
Lastly, the including ErgoLift stands could use improvement in terms of build quality. The way that it is now, it’s still relatively easy for it to still be laid flat instead of how it’s intended to be. Perhaps being made of metal or a hard material with an audible click when it’s positioned to stand would be far less cumbersome, assuming a similar mechanism being built-in is impossible.
ASUS Zenbook Pro 14 Duo OLED Verdict
ASUS Zenbook Pro 14 Duo OLED Review
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 14 Duo OLED is a great laptop for productivity, especially for the creative folk, and works great for gaming as well. The battery life could be better but at RM8,999, you do get a lot for what you’re paying, especially since most of the drawbacks aren’t a dealbreaker.
At the end of our ASUS Zenbook Pro 14 Duo OLED review, I award this laptop with our Silver Pokdeward.

Big thanks to ASUS Malaysia for sending us this laptop for the purpose of this review.
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Corsair Vengeance LED DDR4 RAM look as good as they perform

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Corsair has just announced the availability of their new Corsair Vengeance LED series of performance DDR4 memory, so your RAM can look great while pushing up to 4333 MHz.

The Corsair Vengeance LED series RAM kits are optimized for the latest Intel X99 and 100 series motherboards and are available in both red and white LED variants to match your rig’s theme.

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The Corsair Vengeance LED features 10-layer PCB and cherry picked ICs for superior overclocking and reliability, while the Vengeance series’ signature aluminium heat spreaders ensures cooler running temperatures for stability. Kits running at 2600 MHz and 2666 MHz run at 1.2V, while the higher performing kits that push above 3000 MHz run at 1.35V. Each kit is fully XMP 2.0 compatible, so users can easily set their RAM to run at their specified speeds instantly. All this is backed by Corsair’s lifetime DRAM warranty too.

The Corsair Vengeance LED will be available in speeds of 2600 MHz to 3600 MHz at major retail and online stores nationwide soon. All Corsair products are exclusively distributed by Cudo Technologies Sdn. Bhd in Malaysia.

Pokdepinion: Fast RAM are great to squeeze that last bit of performance out of your rig, and the Corsair Vengeance LED offers you just that, with the looks to boot.
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Higher end Nokia 8 is coming soon; 6GB RAM and 128GB storage variant to cost an extra €90 in Germany!

If you found the currently available Nokia 8 which features 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage insufficient for your usage, you will be glad to know that the 6GB RAM and 128GB storage variant will hit stores in Germany on 20th October 2017.
The higher-specced Nokia 8 will not come in any other finishing than the glossy Polished Blue which is probably one of the most striking hues the device comes in. Aside from the extra 2GB of RAM, doubling of storage and also the unique Polished Blue color, the Nokia 8 will share the rest of its specifications with the standard variant.

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That means you will be getting a top-of-the-line Snapdragon 835, a 5.3″ 1440p IPS display featuring Glance, dual 13MP ZEISS cameras around the back and a single 13MP ZEISS camera on the front, for a total of three ZEISS optics in the Nokia 8. There is of course OZO Audio and the three microphones that allow it to feature accurate 3D spatial positioning in its video recording. All that hardware is powered by a 3090 mAh battery. Fast updates are also a given with the pure Android approach, and also the fact that it received the September Google Security Patch last week and also Android 8.0 Oreo is slated to come “very soon”.
Now onto the price. €90 (~RM450) is a rather high price to pay for the small difference in RAM and storage, considering that the microSD slot in the Nokia 8 actually means you can easily toss in a microSD card and be done with. If it is priced at RM2749, it would also have lost its value-for-money proposition. However it might be priced more reasonably here considering the base model in Germany with 4GB of RAM and 64GB storage costs a whopping €579 (~RM2892) instead of the RM2299 it retails for here in Malaysia.
What do you think? Is RM2749 a fair price for a Polished Blue Nokia 8 with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of UFS 2.1 storage? Let us know in the comments!
Source: WinFuture.de
Pokdepinion: For RM2749, the Nokia 8 would place itself in range of the OnePlus 5 which features even more RAM at 8GB.
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ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED (UX5400) Review — a throwback to the past

I would say that 14″ laptops are probably the sweet spot for me. Not too large to use on a lap like a 15″ one, and not too small that it becomes hard to work on like 13″ ones. So when the ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED came around for me to review, I was definitely looking forward to have a good time. It is pretty much the evolution of ASUS’ older ASUS Zenbook 14, into the age of 16:10 displays, while also featuring a secondary display. Yes, the OG ScreenPad is here again!
Unboxing

The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED comes in a pretty standard packaging, unlike the ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED Space Edition we checked out recently. There’s an emphasis on the concentric circle pattern that’s a signature of the ASUS Zenbook series since its inception, circling around the ASUS Zenbook branding.

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Inside we get a fancy leather-like sleeve, a 100W USB-PD charger and some of the usual documentation that you get with pretty much all ASUS laptops. I really quite like the sleeve as well, that really helps the ASUS Zenbook shine with the ZENBOOK emblazoned all over it.
Appearance

ASUS didn’t reinvent the wheel with the design of the ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED, which is not too surprising. We have the familiar brushed metal finish with our Pine Grey sample of the ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED, which we have seen with numerous other ASUS Zenbooks we have checked out previously.

The bottom panel also looks quite familiar, although we can quite clearly see that ASUS shifted things around by putting the exhaust vent on the side, instead of having the exhaust at the hinge. Aside from that, not much has changed. We have the same sandblasted finish here, along with the four rubber feet to raise the laptop off your desk.

And with the laptop open we can see the beautiful touch-sensitive display that stretches nearly edge-to-edge, and yet still finds some room for the webcam. However ASUS did drop the IR facial recognition system, and the ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED instead relies fully on a fingerprint sensor for biometric authentication. And of course, the extra-large trackpad is the ScreenPad 2.0.
ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED Specifications

CPU
Intel Core i7-1165G7 @ 2.8 GHz (up to 4.7GHz Boost), 4C/8T, 15W TDP, 10nm SuperFin

RAM
16GB LPDDR4X-4266, dual-channel (on-board)

GPU
Intel Iris Xe Graphics (96EU @ up to 1.3GHz)
NVIDIA GeForce MX450 2GB GDDR6

Storage
512GB SK Hynix BC711 PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe SSD

Software
Microsoft Windows 10 Home
Office Home & Student 2019
Intel Graphics Command Center
NVIDIA GeForce Game Ready Driver 497.29
MyASUS
McAfee Personal Security

Connectivity
Intel WiFi 6 AX201 (2×2 WiFi 6 up to 2.4Gbps)
Bluetooth 5.2
2 x Thunderbolt 4 (USB-PD charging, DisplayPort Alt Mode)
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2, 10Gbps (Type-A)
1 x microSD card reader

Display
14″ 2.8K (2880 x 1800) 90Hz OLED panel, Samsung SDC4154, 550-nit brightness, 100% DCI-P3 gamut, Pantone Validated, 92% screen-to-body ratio, touch sensitive with stylus support
1 x HDMI 2.0 (up to [email protected] Hz)
2 x DisplayPort Alt Mode over USB-C

Audio
Stereo speakers, harman/kardon (Premium)
3.5mm combo jack
Array microphone

Power
100W power adapter, USB-PD support
63WHr 3-cell Li-Ion battery

Dimensions
311.2 x 22.1 x 16.9 mm

Weight
1.4kg

Performance

Storage performance is good for a PCIe 3.0 x4 SSD, with high write and read speeds. Definitely a huge upgrade from the Intel 660p drives that ASUS used to pack with their older ASUS Zenbooks.

It seems that ASUS optimized the ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED (UX5400) to push for better all-core performance. We get the same lofty single-core scores as the ASUS Zenbook 14 UX425E, which was part of the initial wave of 11th Gen Intel Core laptops, but multi-core performance has improved by close to 19%, coming very close to breaking the boundaries of performance for thin and light laptops with its 11th Gen Intel Core i7-1165G7.
One very interesting thing is that it edges out the Dell Latitude 7320 powered by the more powerful Intel Core i7-1185G7, which really highlights how difficult it can be to shop for laptops just based on specifications.

The GeForce MX450 may not be all that powerful in the grander scheme of things, but in ultraportables, it surely helps the ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED (UX5400) top the charts here. The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED scores 42% higher than the next laptop in this chart, which is a very significant improvement.

Superposition which is purely a GPU benchmark sees a similar gap between the ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED and the next highest scoring laptop, so I believe that most of the performance gap seen in 3DMark is pretty much solely thanks to the GeForce MX450. For context, laptops with the GeForce GTX 1650 scores around 2700 in Superposition, so this is nowhere near a basic gaming laptop. It’s just a beefier ultraportable, giving you some CUDA cores to accelerate your tasks, but not giving you NVENC capabilities, which will really accelerate your content creation.

The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED (UX5400) doesn’t particularly shine in PCMark, but it does have the highest Productivity score versus the other laptops in this chart. It seems that the OpenCL capabilities offered by the GeForce MX450 gave it the edge in that segment of the benchmark, although it takes second place, behind the Dell Latitude 7320 in the Digital Content Creation benchmark.
Battery Life

Endurance is not one of the ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED’s strong suits, which can probably be attributed to the combination of the dedicated graphics, high resolution 90Hz display panel and also the relatively small 63WHr battery. While it doesn’t quite come close to the battery life figures offered by some of the other ultraportables we have tested, five hours is still a pretty usable amount of battery life, at least by my standards.
Thermals

When it comes to cooling, the ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED (UX5400)’s new-ish cooling system seems to be pretty effective, although ASUS is apparently a bit too ambitious with it here. In the Performance mode, the Intel Core i7-1165G7’s PL1 limit is set at a lofty 50W, before it gradually tapers down to just 15W. As such, it can hit max temperatures of 97°C in Realbench stress test, before it averages out at 74°C, which is a pretty good result, all things considered. The CPU clocks average 1.95GHz, with the average power draw at 20.7W. For the GeForce MX450, power draw averages at around 20W, with temperatures averaging 77°C, and clocks averaging 1815MHz. Overall, not too bad, although you can hear the ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED make quite a din as it tries its best to dissipate all the heat as quickly as possible.
User Experience
Display and Audio

There really is nothing to complain about the display we have here. It’s sharp, vibrant and delivers the true blacks that you would expect of an OLED panel. If you wanna boil down to specifics, we have 100% sRGB, 97.9% Adobe RGB and 95.1% DCI-P3 gamut coverage. Color accuracy is also quite good, with the display here being Pantone Validated. According to DisplayCAL, our panel here has an average Delta E of 1.81, which is decent, but not quite as good as some of the IPS displays we have seen with previous ASUS Zenbook offerings. The 90Hz refresh rate also makes scrolling around a smoother experience, which I do appreciate.

While the ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED does get its audio tuned by none other than harman/kardon, it doesn’t exactly stand up to some of the more premium laptops we have tested recently. I would say that as far as dual-speaker configurations go, the ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED is right up there with some of the best, but with recent designs we have seen sporting four and even six-speaker setups, it doesn’t quite reach those highs. Literally. The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED offers plenty of clarity, but barely any bass. But hey, the ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED does have a headphone jack, unlike the ASUS Zenbook 14 series, so I guess you can easily plug in a pair of wired headphones if you really want to immerse yourself in your music or movies.
ASUS ScreenPad 2.0

The ASUS ScreenPad dates back as far as 2018, when it first debuted in the ASUS ZenBook Pro 15. Back then, it was quite mindblowing, as we never had dual display laptops yet. And I would also probably say that it was a bit more functional, with it being a touchpad first, and a ScreenPad second. It seems that ASUS decided that since the ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED has a touchscreen, the touchpad functionality should take a backseat. I can’t really agree with that.
I personally still prefer using the trackpad over reaching towards the screen to interact with my laptop, and the fact that I have to toggle the trackpad on to use it after every reboot gets old quite fast. I sure hope ASUS will add the ability to have the ScreenPad default to its touchpad mode in a future update. If you actually want it as a display, I also find that the ergonomics of the ScreenPad 2.0 to be subpar. Having to look down directly is definitely not good for your neck.
With that said, while there a Spotify button by default on the ScreenPad UI, it doesn’t actually turn the ScreenPad 2.0 into controls for Spotify, which was quite a letdown, personally. Instead it is just a shortcut, which is the case for most of the shortcuts you see here. Not exactly a great use of the secondary display and all the smart features available. Speaking of which, the ScreenPad offers various “Xpert” features that work in conjunction with the Office suite to give you a more intuitive experience in those productivity apps. No virtual ASUS Dial yet though, which is a curious omission.

In its current state, it’s probably good if you want to say watch some YouTube while working without paying too much attention to the video itself, but aside from that, it doesn’t quite make itself worthwhile. If you are serious on using it as a secondary display, I definitely recommend using a laptop stand like the Cooler Master Ergostand to raise the ScreenPad to a more ergonomic angle, without having to tilt your head down to see the screen. Maybe I am too spoilt by the ScreenPad Plus of the Zenbook Duo and Zephyrus Duo series, but this is definitely a bit too small and the angle is not ideal for ergonomics.
Keyboard and TrackPad

As a trackpad, the ScreenPad 2.0 here is actually pretty good. It’s precise enough, and the soft matte finish does feel very comfortable to my fingertips. The clicks could probably have more travel and offer more tactility, but I guess you can’t have that much travel as the display panel itself should be thicker than most regular trackpads.

Now, onto the keyboard. ASUS maintains standard spacing between most of the main keys, which is pretty important to any touch typist to be able to, well, touch type. Key travel is a decent 1.4mm, with each of the keys having a slight dish for a more comfortable typing experience. I would say that ASUS did succeed in that, and I have no qualms with using the ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED (UX5400) for extended typing sessions. The PrtSc button is also available, which is a key I use really often. There’s also a shortcut to the Snip&Sketch tool, which is definitely unnecessary as the PrintScreen button can also be assigned as shortcut to the tool directly from Windows’ settings.
I/O Ports

ASUS kept their standard array of ports for the ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED, with a single USB-A port, here on the left flank. It’s a quick USB 3.2 Gen 2 port that offers 10Gbps speeds. I think what most people will appreciate is the fact that it is a USB-A port though, which means that you can plug in a myriad of peripherals and accessories without having to resort to dongles.

Speaking of dongles, the ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED has a headphone jack. Coming from the ASUS Zenbook 14 which didn’t have one, this is probably a very welcome change. Here on the right you have the microSD card slot, two Thunderbolt 4 ports and the full-sized HDMI port. Yes, once again, you don’t have to resort to dongles or adapters for your stuff. I really like the ports that ASUS offers with their laptops, and I hope they never change.
Pre-installed Software

MyASUS here on the ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED (UX5400) is similar to all the other ASUS laptops we have checked out. The only main difference is that the ScreenPad can host the Link to MyASUS feature, which can be quite nifty if you want to be able to quickly copy files to and fro your device.

Oddly enough, the display mirroring feature is now in a new app, GlideX, which you will have to download separately on both your smartphone and laptop. Besides that, I am increasingly getting annoyed at the McAfee antivirus that’s pre-installed on every ASUS laptop, but I guess the silver lining is that you get a free copy of Microsoft Office Home & Student 2019 with the ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED, so it sort of evens things out a bit.
Conclusion

Should you go out and get the ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED? At RM5999, the ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED (UX5400) is quite pricey. If you are okay with settling for less CPU horsepower and half the RAM, the Core i5-1135G7 variant will save you a whole RM1000, although I can’t really recommend machines with just 8GB RAM, as it can quickly become insufficient when you start doing more stuff at once on your machine.

As you might expect, the main reason to get the ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED would be the ScreenPad 2.0. While I would say that it probably isn’t going to be particularly useful in most cases, it can still come in handy at times. I only wish ASUS will add the option to make it default to the touchpad mode upon start up, so that it will be less annoying since most people will need to navigate around Windows with the touchpad first, before using it as a display. Aside from that, the beautiful OLED display, sleek design and good performance across the board does make it a compelling option for those looking for a more unique laptop experience.
Alternatives?

With that said, if the touch and stylus support, ScreenPad 2.0 and overall premium design of the ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED are of no particular importance to you, you might want to consider the ASUS Vivobook Pro 14X OLED, which is comparably priced at RM4799, and yet offers a much beefier GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU. It touts a slightly funkier design that doesn’t particularly suit the professional crowd, unlike the ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED, but hey, it’s more powerful, and it’s cheaper, so I guess the tradeoffs are justified?

Alternatively, what about the ASUS Zenbook Duo 14? For the same price, you can get one with a slightly weaker Intel Core i5-1135G7 processor, a lesser-but-still-very-good FHD IPS main display, but you do get a proper secondary display in the form of the ScreenPad Plus. If a laptop with two displays is what you want, this is definitely the way to go.
Another thing that’s quite odd is that ASUS peculiarly decided to announce the ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED (UX5400) and its OLED-packing brethren about a month before Intel announced their 12th Gen Intel Core mobile processors. As such, it was almost outdated at launch, and by tdhe time you read this, it is technically a “last-gen” product. We have already checked out the next-gen ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED Space Edition recently too, which offered a few nice changes, but I guess it all boils down to the pricing.

I somewhat expect the next-gen 12th Gen Intel Core laptops to be pretty pricey, with their fancy new processors, PCIe 4.0 storage and DDR5 memory, so you should still be seeing ASUS offer the ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED as an option even after they make the 12th Gen Intel Core laptops available here. But hey, if you are in no hurry for a new laptop, you can probably wait it out and see what kind of pricing will ASUS target with their 12th Gen Intel Core-powered offerings.
Our thanks to ASUS Malaysia for sending the ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED (UX5400) for review. You can check out the ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED on Shopee via this affiliate link to help support what we do here on Pokde.net.
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ROG Phone 3 launch date has just been confirmed!

The much anticipated ROG Phone 3’s launch date has just been confirmed. The upcoming gaming phone from the Republic of Gamers is slated for a 22nd July launch, and will bring a slew of upgrades to the previous ROG Phone 2.

In the teaser, ASUS ROG promises that the wait will be worth it. So I am guessing that the improvements should be quite significant. Previous leaks of the ROG Phone 3 has hinted at the presence of a Snapdragon 865+ despite prior evidence pointing to the contrary. With the new chipset comes WiFi 6 and 5G connectivity too, bringing the ROG Phone 3’s connectivity options to a whole new level.
On top of that, the display is also expected to be updated to a 144 Hz OLED panel, up from the 120 Hz one that the ROG Phone 2 offers. The leaked design also revealed a triple camera setup, which should add more flexibility to the camera prowess of the ROG Phone 3. The rear design is much sleeker too, instead of the overtly aggressive metal-and-glass design that the original ROG Phone and ROG Phone 2 touted.

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The launch is happening in just three weeks’ time, so stay tuned for more updates as we get closer to the ROG Phone 3 launch this 22nd July.
Pokdepinion: Well, I hope the pricing is going to be as enticing as the ROG Phone 2, or better.
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Acronis announces partnership with CloudLinux and Plesk; adds easy to use backup tools to help businesses save costs!

Acronis has just announced their partnership with CloudLinux and Plesk to add their renowned Acronis Backup Cloud to both CloudLinux and Plesk’s offerings. With CloudLinux Backup for Imunify360 powered by Acronis Backup Cloud and the Acronis Backup Cloud extension available for integration with Plesk, web administrators will be able to perform backups of their pages easily.
CloudLinux Backup for Imunify360 powered by Acronis Backup Cloud

This solution is fully integrated into the Imunify Linux Web server security platform, and allows for fast cloud-based backup of entire systems for quick recovery. It is powered by Acronis AnyData Engine and takes advantage of the Acronis hybrid cloud architecture, with data stored in the secure Cloud in offsite locations available around the world. Cloud Linux Backup for Imunify offers:

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10GB per month of free storage
Fast backups and near-instant restores
Automatic cleanup of infected files by restoring from a clean backup
Intuitive web interface for backup and recovery management
Secure cloud storage in multiple data centers

With CloudLinux Backup for Imunify360, clients will have total peace of mind when the ability to quickly restore infected or corrupted files. This further reduces the risk of downtime due to malware and hacker attacks. Clients who need more space than the free 10GB per month can buy additional space any time in the Imunify360 application or through the CloudLinux Network. For more information about CloudLinux Backup for Imunify360, check out this link.
Acronis Backup Cloud extension for Plesk

Plesk will now incorporate Acronis Backup Cloud in its website management platform and control panel for an easy way to backup Plesk servers. All service providers need to do is to install the Acronis Backup Cloud agent on their physical servers and virtual machines, and then add Acronis Backup Cloud extension to the Plesk user interface. Acronis Backup Cloud’s integration with Plesk allows web professionals to:

Run full image server backups, storing them in the Acronis Cloud and using backup files for recovery or migration
Run backups and manage backup space directly from the Plesk UI
Restore server environments, files, emails and databases securely from the familiar Plesk UI

With web security becoming a growing concern for everyone, backups are the only failsafe method of ensuring that your site keeps running by simply restoring your backup after an attack.
Pokdepinion: Backups are quite troublesome to run and manage, but with these integrations, it may be a lot easier now.
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Mi Malaysia announced pricing after SST — will be effective 10th Sept onwards, so go buy your new device NOW!

While certain brands like Samsung and OPPO has announced that they will be absorbing SST, Mi Malaysia has a slightly different approach. They have updated their price list, with certain devices still maintaining their older pricing, while some will see a small price hike.

Here’s the list of Xiaomi smartphones available officially here in Malaysia and their new pricing:

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POCOPHONE F1 (6GB+64GB) RM1299 (RM1237 before SST)
POCOPHONE F1 (6GB+128GB) RM1499 (RM1428 before SST)
Mi 8 (6GB+64GB) RM1679 (RM1599 before SST)
Mi 8 (6GB+128GB) RM1999 (RM1899 before SST)
Mi A2 (4GB+64GB) RM999 (unchanged)
Mi A2 (6GB+128GB) RM1199 (unchanged)
Mi A2 Lite (3GB+32GB) RM729 (RM699 before SST)
Mi A2 Lite (4GB+64GB) RM849
Mi MIX 2 (6GB+64GB) RM1599
Mi MIX 2 (8GB+128GB, Ceramic White) RM2169
Mi MIX 2S (6GB+64GB) RM1999 (unchanged)
Mi MIX 2S (6GB+128GB)  RM2199 (unchanged)
Redmi 5 (2GB+16GB) RM469
Redmi 5 (3GB+32GB)  RM565
Redmi 5 Plus (3GB+32GB)  RM679
Redmi 5 Plus (4GB+64GB)  RM799
Redmi Note 5 (3GB+32GB)  RM699 (unchanged)
Redmi Note 5 (4GB+64GB)  RM899 (RM869 before SST)
Redmi S2 (3GB+32GB) RM679 (unchanged)
Redmi S2 (4GB+64GB) RM849 (physical stores only)
Redmi 6 (3GB+32GB) RM525 (RM499 before SST)
Redmi 6A (2GB+16GB)  RM366 (every Wednesday) (RM349 before SST)

If you are considering any the devices that are going to get pricier after Mi Malaysia accounts for SST, you might want to get it before Monday. It’s a good weekend to hit the Mi Stores to check them out!
Source: Mi Malaysia FB
Pokdepinion: Very minor changes except for maybe the two variants of the Mi 8…
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AUO unveils 85-inch 4K 240Hz LCD panel

Get ready to see some big, fast displays from your favorite gaming brand soon. AU Optronics (AUO) has just announced their latest 85-inch 4K 240Hz LCD panel. AUO doesn’t sell their panels to consumers, and instead supplies their panels to your favorite brands like ASUS or Sony. Details are pretty sparse, but HEXUS managed to glean several key specifications about the display.
As 4K 240Hz is nigh unachievable in most games even with the likes of the GeForce RTX 3090, the display panel thankfully supports variable refresh rate (VRR) technology. Its range is still unknown though. Gamut coverage will apparently be a good 96% DCI-P3. Other claims include ultra-high contrast ratio and ultra-high dynamic range.

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We will most probably see this 85-inch 4K 240Hz panel from AUO in displays marketed under the NVIDIA Big Format Gaming Display (BFGD) program, or at least be marketed towards PC gamers. Current-gen consoles aren’t capable of achieving 240FPS yet. The latest TV to tout NVIDIA G-SYNC is the bespoke Xiaomi Mi TV Master 77-inch OLED, so there might be life yet in the relatively quiet NVIDIA BFGD program.
In any case, AUO’s 85-inch 4K 240Hz panel will probably cost an arm and a leg and some more, and availability is still unknown. If you are interested, keep an eye out for upcoming product launches from your favorite TV/gaming display brand.
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Pokdepinion: If you have tips on how to convince the missus that we need a new TV on top of a new “router” in the living room, drop a comment down below…
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HONOR Malaysia Lends A Hand To UKM Students With The HONOR MagicBook

HONOR Malaysia has recently supplied their HONOR MagicBook notebook to underprivileged students from UKM to adopt e-learning due to the COVID-19 outbreak.
HONOR Malaysia helps underprivileged UKM students
With the initiative, it allows selected students to use the notebook until their campus reopens, no matter how long the period may be. This will those students overcome problems such as attending online lectures, accessing course materials, as well as working on assignments.
Here’s what the company has said about the initiative:

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In what is already a difficult situation for faculty and students, HONOR is pleased to be able to assist with the learning experience from home. Launched in April, the HONOR MagicBook is the brand’s first notebook in Malaysia, and we are proud to be able to provide access to latest technology and connectivity for students in need as part of our vision to create an intelligent lifestyle for the world.
We’ve previously reviewed the HONOR MagicBook. Do check that out by heading to the link right here.
Pokdepinion: Good initiative but it would’ve been even better if they could provide it permanently for those in need.
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PS Plus Asia September 2019 Free Games Lineup

It’s that time of the month again when Playstation reveal the free games for PS Plus subcsribers. If you’re wondering on what’s on offer, well here’s the official list for PS Plus Asia September 2019 free games lineup.
Batman Arkham Knight

First up is Batman Arkham Knight, a game that was released back in 2015. You get to play the ever-iconic Batman as he battles his way to free Gotham City from tyranny (as always). You’ll find yourself encountering the mysterious Arkham Knight, who you might have guessed, intends in destroying Batman once and for all.
Published by Warner Bros, the game is a third-person action game that focuses on the caped-crusader’s melee combat, stealth abilities, detective skills, as well as gadgets. You can move freely in the open world of Gotham City where it is filled with characters and missions to complete.

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Darksiders 3

Accompanying Arkham Knight is Darksiders III, an action-adventure game where you control Fury, sister of War and Death, and two of the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse. Developed by GunFire games and published by THQ Nordic, the game sees stronger enemies than previous installments.
The game takes place in an open world environment where what you explore plays a big role. Solve puzzles and overcome obstacles to progress but be warned, the more you progress, the harder the game will get.
These games will be available for download next months (September 2019). To do so, you’d need to have an active Playstation Plus account. If you haven’t check out the current free PS Plus games, you can take a look right here.
Pokdepinion: Pretty awesome titles that we have for September’s PS Plus Asia games, especially if you are into story-driven/single-player games.
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38 Days of Storm by ASUS, 38 days of giveaways!

Are you ready for ASUS’ 38 Days of Storm? This storm is a real blessing though, because it will bring 38 ASUS ZenFone 3 Max 5.5″ (ZC553KL) to you! Daily giveaways will be run starting from 14th February, so do stay tuned to ASUS Malaysia’s Facebook and Instagram pages.
The ASUS ZenFone 3 Max 5.5″ is built for endurance, with more than enough power for a full work day with its high capacity 4100 mAh battery. The large battery even allows the ASUS ZenFone 3 Max to double as a power bank to charge your friends’ lesser devices.
While we wait for more details from ASUS, do check out some celebrity weather reporters commenting on the unique phenomenon of phones literally raining down on your for 38 days. Oh and remember to check out the hashtag #TakHabisHabis!

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Agak-agak 38 hari tuh lama ke sekejap? ? Kalau nak tau apokah ini, boleh pergi dekat @asusmobilemalaysia ya. Jangan cakap hakak tak payung! #takhabishabis #Maxtakhabishabis #ZenFone3MaxMY
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@Regrann from @izzueislam – Alamak! Dia akan datang untuk 38 HARI!! ? Hujan ke? Ribut ke? Izzue pon tak tahu macam mana nak explain, paling penting sediakan payung sebelum hujan okayh ?? ape-ape nanti izzue update lagi ?? Nak tahu lebih lanjut, boleh pergi dkt www.facebook.com/asusmalaysia #takhabishabis #maxtakhabishabis #izzueislam #ZenFone3MaxMY #Regrann
A photo posted by Wan Suriani 14/08…. (@surialufias) on Feb 6, 2017 at 5:05am PST

Jangan cakap kakak tak payung! ? Aduhai…. Susahnya nak jangka cuaca sekarang. Mengikut laporan hujan akan turun petang nanti. Takut juga kalau datang pula ribut hingga produksi terpaksa ditangguhkan lagi. Macam mana nak habiskan filem Badang ni?! . Mujur saya ada 38 cara untuk mengelakkan tekanan dengan 38 jalan untuk mengekalkan fokus kepada kerja lakonan. Apa rahsia 38 saya itu? Ikuti @asusmobilemalaysia sekarang and mungkin anda akan menerima sesuatu yang menarik di sana! . . #takhabishabis #Maxtakhabishabis #ZenFone3MaxMY
A photo posted by Fasha Sandha (@fashasandha) on Feb 8, 2017 at 11:21pm PST

Well, I guess thanks to ASUS Malaysia’s 38 Days of Storm, Valentine’s Day won’t be so sad even if you are single?
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Final Fantasy 7 Remake PC Version is Being Teased

I’m sure many of you are currently having a blast playing Final Fantasy 7 Remake in the comforts of your own home. In fact, I myself am playing it right now so you can expect a review to come out sooner or later. For those of you on PC, the game might still be coming your way.
In the latest video featuring game producer Yoshinori Kitase, they wanted to thank gamers for their patience and support leading up to the game’s release. When they were showing gameplay footage of Final Fantasy 7 Remake, a disclaimer at the bottom shows “gameplay captured on PC”.
Does It Really Mean that Final Fantasy 7 Remake PC Version is Real?

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This could mean one of two things. The first is that a Final Fantasy 7 Remake PC version is indeed in development right now. The other possibility is that it’s simply a development build that is running on PC. However, the part that says to play first on the PS4 in the video makes it seem more likely that a PC version is coming.
From what we know thus far, the game is a timed-exclusive for the PlayStation 4 as opposed to a permanent one. It will be exclusive for one year, so the earliest we can see the PC version, if it is indeed being developed right now, is 11th April 2021. Do not take this as the official release date however, as it’s just calculation based on the PS4 release date and the exclusivity period.
Final Fantasy 7 Remake is currently available exclusively on the PlayStation 4.
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Pokdepinion: I wouldn’t be surprised to see it pop up on PC in the future. As for how soon in the future, that’s a different story.
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 launched; built on 14nm FinFET for 25% overall performance improvement

Qualcomm has just announced their addition to the Snapdragon 400 family of SoCs, the Snapdragon 450. The Snapdragon 450 succeeds yesteryear’s Snapdragon 435, but in all reality looks a lot like the Snapdragon 625 SoC that we really loved in the ASUS ZenFone 3 Zoom, OPPO R9s and ASUS ZenFone 3.

The Snapdragon 450 is the first Snapdragon 400 SoC to be manufactured on the 14nm FinFET process, finally bringing the lower end Snapdragon 400 series up to speed with the rest of the Snapdragon family. It will still be based on eight ARM Cortex-A53 cores like its predecessor, but the newer manufacturing process allows the cores to be clocked higher at 1.8 GHz. This gives it a 25% improvement in CPU performance. The GPU has also received an upgrade to the Adreno 506, adding another 25% of graphics performance. Even with the beefier CPU and GPU, Qualcomm claims that the Snapdragon 450 will offer an extra four hours of usage and deliver a 30% reduction in power consumption when gaming. The Snapdragon 450 also supports fast charging with the Quick Charge 3.0 standard.

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The ISP and USB controller are where the Snapdragon 450 received more significant upgrades. The new ISP supports a single 21MP camera, or dual 13MP cameras, an upgrade over the Snapdragon 435’s support for single 21MP camera or dual 8MP cameras. This opens up the doors to features like simulated bokeh and Qualcomm Clear Sight camera features. A new video processing block also allows devices equipped with the Snapdragon 450 to capture 1080p video at 60 fps, instead of the Snapdragon 435’s limit of 1080p @ 30 fps. The upgraded USB controller offers USB 3.0, an improvement over the USB 2.0 offered by the Snapdragon 435.
So how does the Snapdragon 450 compare to the Snapdragon 625? Very well indeed, actually. The CPU cores are clocked slightly slower, at 1.8 GHz versus 2.0 GHz, but they share the same GPU. The Snapdragon 625 still holds the upper hand in the ISP and video decode blocks. It boasts 2160p H.264 and HEVC decode, while the Snapdragon 450 is only capable of 1080p H.264 and HEVC decode. Expect to see devices based on the Snapdragon 450 by the end of 2017.
Source: AnandTech
Pokdepinion: If the Snapdragon 450 is priced at the same level as Snapdragon 430 devices, it would be quite difficult to justify the upgrade to a Snapdragon 625.
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You Can Get The Samsung Galaxy Note 9 For Free With Celcom Mobile Platinum Plus Plan

Do you want a Samsung Galaxy Note 9? Well Celcom is offering it for free to those who register for their Mobile Platinum Plus Plan.
Free Galaxy Note 9 With Celcom Mobile Platinum Plus Plan

The postpaid plan gives you 100GB of monthly internet data with the addition of another 100GB of Super Walla Video data for streaming Youtube and movies from selected partners.

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In addition to that, you can enjoy free unlimited social apps like WhatsApp and WeChat, which doesn’t consume your plan’s quota.
The Celcom Mobile Platinum Plus comes with a RM188 price per month and in order for you to get the device for free, you’d need to commit to the plan under a 24-month contract and pay an upfront of RM1,200. The upfront payment will be rebated in full in subsequent monthly bills, according to the telco.
This offer is made available for both new and existing customers who don’t have a contract with Celcom and is valid from now until the 3rd of November 2018. The Galaxy Note 9 in offer is available in black, blue, or copper and will be the 128GB variant.
To find out more on the promo, click here to head to Celcom’s website. If you wish to learn more on the Samsung Galaxy Note 9, you can check out our full review here.
Pokdepinion: Sounds like a good plan if you’ve been aiming for the Samsung Galaxy Note 9. You’ll also be getting the upfront payment back, which is nice.
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HyperX Loot Drop: Get up to 40% discounts on HyperX products!

HyperX has just announced a special promotion happening very soon. The new HyperX Loot Drop promotion is a global fan appreciation promotion, the first of its kind for the popular gaming peripheral brand.
Save big on HyperX products with HyperX Loot Drop

The HyperX Loot Drop promotion will see prices of selected HyperX products drop with big discounts of up to 40%. The promotion with start at 12AM on 16 March and will last for only 24 hours, making this a single-day event. Fair warning though, the discounted HyperX products will only be in limited numbers so you have to be quick or else it’ll all be gone!

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For more information, please visit HyperX’s official website and brand store on Shopee.
Pokdepinion: Do I want to join in on this promo or not? Decisions, decisions.
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Want a Chance To Meet Min-Chen? Pre-order The OPPO F7 Now!

For Min-Chen!

With just a few days left til the OPPO F7 officially launches here in Malaysia, OPPO Malaysia has announced something very interesting that’s bound to pique your interest especially if you are a huge Min-Chen fan. You can get a chance meet the beautiful Malaysian singer and actress on stage during the first sale roadshow this 21 April when you pre-order OPPO’s latest smartphone. You will only get the chance to meet her only if you pre-order the OPPO F7 from 16 April (which is today) until 20 April 2018.
All you have to do to get the chance to meet the wonderful Min-Chen is to just place RM 100 deposit for the OPPO F7 at any nearest OPPO Concept stores, OPPO authorised sales points or through online OPPO Official websites. Those who pre-ordered will also get a complimentary gift box worth RM 299. This gift box includes a Bluetooth headphone, an OPPO F7 model phone case as well as a ring holder.

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OPPO Malaysia has also thrown in another surprise for consumers and O-fans everywhere pre-ordering the new OPPO F7. If you are the 7th, 77th, 777th and 7777th customer to place an order for the F7 online at the OPPO online store or e-commerce partners store, you will get the OPPO F7 FREE of charge! Now that, I must say is a damn interesting incentive from OPPO.
The OPPO F7 will be sporting a 6.23 inch FHD+ (1080 x 2280) display with a 19:9 aspect ratio together with the popular notch design at the top that houses the huge front cam. Under the hood, the device will also have an octa-core MediaTek Helio P60 chipset together with 4GB of RAM as well as 64GB of internal storage that is expandable via a microSD card.
The smartphone will also be powered by a decently sized 3,400 mAh battery and will run on their own ColorOS 5.0 operating system, which is based on Android Oreo 8.1.
The OPPO F7 will feature a jaw dropping 25MP selfie camera and uses a Sony IMX576 sensor with an f/2.0 aperture. Featuring the upgraded A.I.Beauty 2.0, OPPO F7 enables users to capture more real, natural and personalized selfies. As for the back, the F7 will feature a single 16MP rear shooter with an f/1.8 aperture. The F7 will come in three colours.

The OPPO F7 will launch on April 19 so stay tuned for our coverage on that. The hype is real O-fans.
Pokdepinion: I’m not necessarily interested in the OPPO F7 myself but you have to admit that OPPO Malaysia’s marketing strategy for their new device is interesting to say the least. Also Min-Chen is, pardon my English, bae.
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[E3 2019] New Sci-fi Shooter Outriders Unveiled

Previously, we knew of a new trademark being filed for Outriders but we didn’t know what to expect from it. Then there was a teaser for the game that was released last week. At the Square Enix E3 2019 press conference, the game was formally announced.
The game is a three-player co-op experience by Square Enix and People Can Fly. It will have drop-in and drop-out gameplay in a “dark and desperate sci-fi universe.” The three main characters will drop onto a hostile alien planet, with players using the game’s unique weapons to dispatch brutal enemies.
Sebastian Wojciechowski, Studio Head of People Can Fly, mentioned:

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OUTRIDERS is the game that we have been wanting to make for years. We’re very happy to be working with Square Enix on this project, it’s a big undertaking for us and the team has grown considerably to work on the OUTRIDERS project. We now have over 200 developers at four international studios working on this project to make it our most ambitious shooter to date. We’re very excited to finally unveil OUTRIDERS to the world, and we can’t wait to show you more of the game.
The studio originally behind Bulletstorm and Gears of War: Judgement recently opened up a new studio in New York City, who will presumably provide support in the development of Outriders. Be sure to check out the trailer for the game at the top of this post.
Outriders will be coming to the PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC sometime in Summer 2020.
Pokdepinion: Oh, another shooter. We already have plenty of this so I’m kinda on the fence on this one. I’ll wait and see first before deciding on this one.
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The Latest RTX 4090 Overclocking Record Nearly Breaks The 4GHz Barrier

The GPU overclocking record is once again broken, this time by CENS with the COLORFUL RTX 4090 iGame LAB on LN2-cooled run of GPUPI, a benchmark that calculates Pi through Bailey-Borwein-Plouffe formula using either OpenCL or CUDA optimizations.
Strictly speaking, there isn’t a clockspeed-based ranking available (HWBOT doesn’t keep track of GPU frequency records), and GPUPI isn’t utilizing the GPU in the most traditional sense. The 3D rendering blocks of the card is not utilized for the entirety of this run, as this relies on compute performance, which is what datacenter-based GPGPUs are designed for.

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CENS’s record has saw the GPU complete the GPUPI 3.3 32B run in 46.383 seconds, with the GPU frequency reaching 3930MHz, just 70MHz short of breaking the 4GHz barrier. It’s also the highest GPU clockspeed ever recorded so far.
It’s worth noting that COLORFUL’s iGame LAB GPUs are more focused on extreme overclocking – while based on the more ‘pedestrian’ iGame Vulcan, the silicon itself is highly binned with best possible overclocking potential to get itself best chances of taking the overclocking leaderboards. GALAX’s HOF series and the now-defunct EVGA K|NGP|N edition GPUs are among the models designed for this purpose.
Source: Videocardz
Pokdepinion: At this rate I suppose we can hit 4GHz by the end of this year?
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Malaysians spent nearly RM2.8 billion on games in 2019

Gaming is a popular pastime among Malaysians, with many youngsters hanging out at the local mamak to game. But we probably didn’t expect Malaysians to spend $673 million (~RM2.765 billion) on games in 2019, making us one of the biggest games markets in Southeast Asia.
There were apparently 20.1 million gamers who contributed to this impressive figure, with 75% of them playing on mobile, while 66% of them are PCMR and console gamers sit at 55%. With the increasing popularity of mobile games and gaming smartphones, that’s not surprising at all.

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So what did Malaysian gamers spend on? According to Newzoo‘s data, 87% splurged on in-game items or virtual goods. Most of the items bought are power-ups. The report goes on to reveal that 50% of them were purchasing in-game items in Candy Crush Saga, and 46% played Candy Crush Soda Saga. Once again, not surprising given the reliance on the free-to-play business model of most recent mobile games. Another popular game in Malaysia was Mobile Legends: Bang Bang, yet another game which can see players spending ludicrous amounts of money just for skins.
Did you spend on games this past year? The only game I purchased in 2019 was Cyberpunk 2077, as I do expect it to be one awesome game.
Pokdepinion: While everyone says times are hard, it’s surprising to see this much spent on entertainment…
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WhatsApp Adds Highly-Requested Multi-Device Login Feature

The new feature allows the account to be logged in up to 4 devices.

The conventional wisdom for WhatsApp usage is to ensure active connection to the smartphone first – which is a bit of inconvenience for some people if their phones are not readily accessible. Over the time WhatsApp has slowly loosening the limits with automatic PC logins, but now the developer is announcing “a true multi-device experience” by allowing users to login to their accounts without needing active smartphone connections.

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The feature is currently on beta – which currently allows up to 4 devices to concurrently sign in to the same account. WhatsApp says all active logins will be connected ‘independently’ while maintaining the same level of security as before, as this is done through encrypted data syncing. If the primary device (usually the smartphone) remained inactive for an extended period of time, the account will be logged out automatically across all active devices. This should be great news for business users, which may require multiple personnel to serve customers if the user base is significant.

Also in this update is new login methods: instead of QR code scanning, now users can opt to enter phone numbers on WhatsApp Web clients instead and login using the one-time code provided. This will be used to link to the main device just like existing methods. The update will roll out in the coming weeks globally, so stay tuned.
Pokdepinion: I’ve seen cases where business accounts had to rely on one device just to respond customers – this should make it a whole lot more convenient for them.
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Netflix Introduces New Calibrated Mode – Elevate Your 4K and HDR Experience

The folks over at Netflix has introduced a brand new Calibrated Mode which will elevate your 4K and HDR content viewing experience.
Netflix Introduces New Calibrated Mode

Netflix has officially announced today that they will be introducing a brand new feature called the Netflix Calibrated Mode. This feature was developed by their colour scientists together with Sony picture quality and device experts to improve on 4K and HDR content. This feature is available exclusively on Sony’s BRAVIA MASTER Series A9F OLED and Z9F LED TVs.
Supported for any type of content on Netflix, including but not limited to 4K and HDR, this feature leverages Sony’s strength in image processing to provide a display mode that configures the TV the same way creators calibrate their monitors in post production.

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With one simple menu setting, users can view TV shows, films, and documentaries on Netflix as they were meant to be seen, with precise colours, accurate dynamic contrast, and true motion so there’s no motion interpolation of any kind.
Consider a show like Stranger Things that is both real and fantastic, familiar but other-worldly. Murky details of the Upside Down and the eerie flashes of light in the night sky can now be more noticeable and visceral than ever.
And while recently watching Lost In Space, I was struck by the vivid landscapes: lush forests, shadowed snowfields, and other visual elements that pulled me more deeply into the Robinsons’ adventures.
The folks over at Netflix will continue working on improving the experience with time. We may see new, better features in the future not just with visuals but also improvements in the audio department. For now however, let’s enjoy take a moment to enjoy the new Calibrated Mode.
Pokdepinion: Simply put, you got improved visuals here especially in terms of colour. It’s supposed to not only make it look even more real than before, it’s supposed to make the experience even more immersive. It’s like watching the thing unfold right before your very eyes.
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