Apple Releases New Mac Studio And Studio Display Powered By M1 Max And M1 Ultra Chips

Apple unveiled Mac Studio and Studio Display today, a completely new Mac desktop and display powered by the company’s M1 Max and M1 Ultra chips. Users of Mac Studio can perform tasks that are not possible on other desktop computers, such as rendering massive 3D environments and playing back 18 streams of ProRes video. Studio Display has a 27-inch 5K Retina display, a 12-megapixel Ultra-Wide camera with Centre Stage, and a high-fidelity six-speaker sound system with spatial audio.
Mac Studio

The Mac Studio was created to optimise the performance of the M1 Max and M1 Ultra, resulting in an unprecedented amount of power and capability in a form factor that can be used on a desk. With a square footprint of only 19.7 centimetres and a height of only 9.5 centimetres, it is made from a single aluminium extrusion.

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A system of double-sided blowers precisely placed airflow channels, and over 4,000 perforations on the back and bottom of the enclosure guide air through the internal components and help cool the high-performance chips round out the Mac Studio’s unique thermal design. And, thanks to the efficiency of Apple silicon, Mac Studio is incredibly quiet even under the most intense workloads.

Apple’s new desktop is powered by either the M1 Max chip or the new M1 Ultra chip (you can read more about the M1 Ultra here). According to Apple, the Mac Studio powered by the M1 Max features:

Up to 2.5x faster CPU performance than the fastest 27-inch iMac with a 10-core processor.
Up to 50% faster CPU performance than Mac Pro with a 16-core Xeon processor.
Up to 3.4x faster graphics performance than the 27-inch iMac, and over 3x faster than Mac Pro with its most popular graphics card.
Up to 7.5x faster than the 27-inch iMac, and up to 3.7x faster than 16-core Mac Pro when transcoding video.

The Mac Studio powered by the M1 Ultra chip on the other hand features:

Up to 3.8x faster CPU performance than the fastest 27-inch iMac with a 10-core processor.
Up to 90% faster CPU performance than Mac Pro with 16-core Xeon processor.
Up to 60% faster CPU performance than 28-core Mac Pro.
Up to 4.5x faster graphics performance than the 27-inch iMac, and up to 80% faster than the fastest Mac graphics card available today.
Up to 12x faster than the 27-inch iMac, and up to 5.6x faster than 28-core Mac Pro when transcoding video.

The new Mac Studio also features up to 64GB of unified memory on systems with M1 Max and up to 128GB of unified memory on systems with M1 Ultra and is also capable of 18 streams of 8K ProRes 422 video playback. And the SSD in Mac Studio has a performance of up to 7.4GB/s and a capacity of up to 8TB, allowing users to work on large projects with incredible speed and performance.
The Mac Studio also comes with an array of ports which include:

Four Thunderbolt ports
A 10Gb Ethernet port
Two USB-A ports
An HDMI port
A pro audio jack
Two USB-C ports (10Gb/s USB 3 on M1 Max and 40Gb/s Thunderbolt 4 on M1 Ultra)
An SD card slot

It also features connectivity features such as Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.0.
Studio Display

The new Studio Display touts a 27-inch 5K Retina screen with over 14.7 million pixels. With 600 nits of brightness, P3 wide colour, and support for over one billion colours. The Studio DIsplay also comes with True Tone technology that can adjust the colour temperature of the display automatically and boasts low reflectivity through its anti-reflective coating. Apple also offers the Studio Display with a nano-texture glass option that helps reduce glare under bright light environments.

It is built within a slim aluminium body with minimal borders. The display can be tilted up to 30 degrees using the built-in stand. Studio Display also provides a tilt and height-adjustable stand with a counterbalancing arm, as well as a VESA mount adapter with landscape or portrait orientation support.
Under the hood, the Studio Display is powered by a Bionic A13 chip and includes a 12MP Ultra-Wide camera with the Centre Stage feature that automatically centres the user during video calls when they move around. Apart from that, the Studio Display comes with a three-microphone setup and a high-fidelity six-speaker sound system that supports Dolby Atmos. The speakers feature four force-cancelling woofers and two high-performance tweeters as well.

In terms of connectivity, the Studio Display comes with three USB Type-C ports with speeds of up to 10Gb/s and a Thunderbolt port that can deliver 96W of power to a Mac notebook. Accompanying the Studio Display are several optional accessories that include a silver-and-black coloured Magic Keyboard with Touch ID, Magic Trackpad, and Magic Mouse.
Price and availability
The retail price for the Mac Studio starts at RM8,799 for the M1 Max variant while the M1 Ultra variant starts at an eye-watering RM16,799. The Studio Display, on the other hand, comes with a retail price starting from RM6,999 for the standard version and RM8,299 for the nano-texture glass version. As for the Studio Display accessories, the silver-and-black coloured Magic Keyboard with Touch ID retails at RM729, Magic Trackpad at RM569, and Magic Mouse at RM379. Both the Mac Studio and the Studio Display and all the accessories are available for purchase through Apple’s website.
Pokdepinion: Woah the Mac Studio packs some serious power! Sounds like the perfect tool for those that are in production.
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realme Malaysia Expands Even Further With Two New Store Launches

Previously announcing of their new tag line ‘Dare to Leap‘, realme Malaysia looks to further develop their presence here in the country with the launch of two of their new Image Store brand stall in the Klang Valley region.

Fans of realme will have more access to realme’s full range of smartphones at the new realme Image Stores. One of the newest store is located at Metro Kajang, Lot 7&8 LG Floor, while the other is located at IOI Mall Puchong, where they open business from 10am to 10pm daily.

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As you’d expect, you can test out realme smartphones such as their realme 3 Pro, which recently got a price cut of its own.
If you’re wondering on where is the nearest realme dealer that’s available, you can check out the link right here.
Pokdepinion: Kind of pointless in mentioning, but it’s been awhile since I’ve heard about Metro Kajang… Well at least there’s now more places that you can test and get your realme smartphones!
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vivo Partners With KLPF In Hosting Vision 2021 Photography Contest

If you enjoy mobile photography contests, the folks at vivo Malaysia has teamed up with Kuala Lumpur Photography Festival (KLPF) in hosting the vivo Vision 2021 Photography Contest.
vivo Vision 2021 Photography Contest

The contest runs from now till the 8th of June 2021 where it is open to all Malaysians aged 12 and above. Each week has a different theme – Nature, People, Raya, and Night where you stand a chance in winning RM15,000 worth of prizes. This includes the latest vivo X60 as well as their TWS Neo Earbuds and vivo Wireless Sport Earphone.

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Weekly Theme
Contest period

Week 1: Xplore the Nature: Capture the true beauty of nature like nature landscape, plants, animals, etc
11 May – 18 May

Week 2: Xplore the People: It’s all about the people
18 May – 25 May

Week 3: Xplore the Raya: Capture the best moments during Raya Aidilfitri
25 May – 1 Jun

Week 4: Xplore the Night: Discover the beauty at night or low light conditions
1 June – 8 June

To enter the contest, you may follow the steps below:

Take photo with any smartphone according to the theme of the week
vivo users are encouraged to insert vivo’s device watermarks. For non-vivo users, you need to remove your device’s watermark
Upload the photo to your Instagram with the hashtags #vivovision2021 and tag @vivo_malaysia and @malaysia_klpf.
Share the vivo Instagram post on the Vision 2021 contest to your Instagram Story. Make sure it is suits the theme you are participating in
Comment “Joined” in vivo Instagram contest post according to the theme each week

You can find out more details on the contest right here. For more on the latest tech and gaming news plus reviews, stay tuned to Pokde.net.
Pokdepinion: There’s nothing much to say here, if you’re a big mobile photography enthusiast, why not test your skills out? Who knows, you might win big because of it.
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ROG Strix Arion S500 arrives with 500GB storage at RM559

The ASUS ROG Strix Arion probably needs no further introduction. It is a premium SSD enclosure that features Aura Sync and also an aluminum chassis that helps cool the drive within. The ROG Strix Arion S500 now comes bundled with a fast 500GB Phison NVMe SSD, letting you enjoy speeds of up to 1050MB/s, or about 12X faster than your average external HDD.

Phison’s SSD features DRAM memory for reliability and performance, as well as a large SLC cache for higher sustained write speeds. To keep performance up, the ROG Strix Arion S500 features internal thermal pads to transfer the heat from the SSD to the aluminum-alloy chassis to ensure optimal performance over extended periods while also prolonging the lifespan of the SSD.

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For security, the ROG Strix Arion S500 supports 256-bit AES disk encryption. You can take advantage of the included NTI Backup Now EZ software to protect your data from viruses and hardware failure for additional peace of mind. The software also offers a data recovery feature, that will be helpful in the event that you accidentally deleted some important files.

The ROG Strix Arion S500 connects via a USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gbps) Type-C interface, making it compatible with most recent desktop, laptops as well as the latest consoles and mobile devices. You can pre-order the ROG Strix Arion S500 at RM559 from Shopee and Lazada this 9.9.
Pokdepinion: Seems like quite a good deal since the empty ROG Strix Arion costs about RM249 by itself.
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iflix Premieres Cupid Co. – Starring Our Very Own Local Youtubers!

iflix has today announced the premiere of Studio2:15’s first Malaysian short-form original, Cupid Co. which was backed up by the people from Macam Yes Studios (the team behind DanKhoo Productions) and renowned Malaysian Youtube channels.
iflix Premieres Cupid Co.
iflix premieres Cupid Co.
The story depicts on the story of a cupid named Tim, who is turning against the law of heaven, makes a human, Michelle, to fall in love with him. Due to his decision, he is stuck with the choice to let love run its course or follow to the strict rules that cupids must abide by. This in turn makes Tim to face the consequences of his actions, navigating through life, love, mistakes together with his best friend and colleague, Bruce to stand by his side. It is kind of like your ‘forbidden love’ type of story.
As we’ve reported yesterday where the company venture into the local content and short form strategy, iflix partners with local Youtube content creators for an original mini-series. Macam Yes Studios were provided fundings to bring Cupid Co. to life. The short series is written and directed by Brian Lee and Ernest Ng, with Dan Khoo as Co-director and Executive Producer. The show stars Michael Lean (Kael) as Tim, Michelle Leong as Michelle, Dennis Yin as Bruce, Amanda Ang as Director Evans, Tanesh as Eugene, and also Ernest Ng as Matt.

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The company has said that it will see the popularity that it gets and might showcase it outside of Malaysia as well. They have also said that they will be going on a tour to universities in the Klang Valley region to further promote the show, with the cast also involved. The six-part dramatic series is available to stream and download for free, exclusively on iflix. So if you’re wondering what to watch next, you might want to have a look at it.
Pokdepinion: It’s nice to see that local content creators are given the chance. Who knows, they might even get attention from outside of the country.
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Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 FE Review – Fan Edition Tablet for Everyone

Unboxing the Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 FE
Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 FE Review – Box

Unlike most of their products which comes in a black box, the Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 FE comes in a white box instead. The color most likely resonates with the FE branding, as the Galaxy S20 FE also came in a white box. Inside it, you can find the following items:
Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 FE Review – Box content

Charger
USB-A to USB-C cable
User guide
Warranty card
SIM Ejector tool
S Pen
The Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 FE itself

Appearance
Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 FE Review – Front
Starting from the front, the Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 FE uses a 13.4-inch TFT display with a 16:10 aspect ratio and relatively thick bezels given today’s day and age. Because of that, there is no notch for the selfie camera, which is a 5MP shooter on the side as it’s meant to be held / placed horizontally for video calls. In case you’re wondering, there is no high refresh rate option here.
Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 FE Review – Sides
On the left side, you can find the contacts which are used to attach it to the Samsung keyboard case and other accessories. As for the right side, you can find the volume rocker, power button, and what appears to be a SIM card tray. Moving to the top, you can find a microphone hole and speaker grille. Lastly on the bottom, you can find another speaker grille and a USB-C port.

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Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 FE Review – Rear
For our review unit, we received the Mystic Silver color variant. It has a metallic back with a matte finish, though it oddly does smudge a bit for this type of finish. You can also see its camera system here as well. It looks and feels very similar to the Galaxy Tab S7+, having a more premium build quality. You can stick the included S Pen between the camera modules and the Samsung logo magnetically.
The Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 FE isn’t a compact tablet by any means as it’s relatively large. However, it’s still very light and easy to bring around, especially if you need a laptop replacement or a secondary device to complement your phone on the go. It certainly looks very similar to the Galaxy Tab S7 Plus, with a similar build quality, which gives it a more premium feel.
Specifications

CPU/Chipset:
Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G (4 x 2.4 GHz Kryo 670 and 4 x 1.8 GHz Kryo 670), 6nm

GPU:
Adreno 642L

RAM:
6GB

Display:
12.4″ (1600 x 2560) TFT Display, 16:10 aspect ratio, 84.6% screen-to-body ratio, 243 ppi
S Pen support

Storage:
128GB UFS 2.1 (expandable up to 1TB via MicroSD)

Camera:
Main Camera(s)
8 MP Auto Focus (AF)
Front Camera
5 MP

OS:
Android 11 with One UI 3.1.1

Connectivity:
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (2.4GHz and 5GHz), Wi-Fi Direct, Hotspot
Bluetooth 5.0, A2DP, LE
USB-C 3.2

Audio:
Stereo speakers
Audio Tuned by AKG

SIM:
Nano-SIM

Battery:
10,090 mAh,
45W fast charging

Dimensions:
284.8 x 185 x 6.3 mm, 608g

Color:
Mystic Black, Mystic Silver, Mystic Green, and Mystic Pink

Performance
Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 FE Review – Antutu V9
Starting off the benchmark suite with Antutu v9, the Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 FE managed to perform admirably. It’s not far off from typical flagship SoCs but is definitely stronger than entry-level and plenty of midrange chips. This gives us an idea that it’s within the upper-midrange area in terms of performance.
Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 FE Review – Geekbench 5
It’s particularly interesting in Geekbench 5, as it managed to outperform a Snapdragon 855+ device, and even beat a Snapdragon 865+ device in multi-core performance. This tablet is shaping up to be better than expected.
Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 FE Review – 3DMark
As for 3DMark, the Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 FE did manage to perform well enough given that it’s powered by the Snapdragon 778G. However, we can see here where the it loses out to device running flagship SoCs. You can still get a decent experience playing mobile games on it, that much I’m not worried about.
Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 FE Review – PCMark Work 3.0
Moving on to PCMark, the Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 FE performed pretty well with a score of 9,470. It came close to breaking the 10,000 mark and managed to outperform an old flagship SoC in the Snapdragon 845. Needless to say, it did lose out to the newer flagship chips, but we expected as much given the price point and specifications.
Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 FE Review – Battery life
Lastly on PCMark Work 3.0’s battery endurance test, the Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 FE managed to last 9 hours and 32 minutes (572 minutes). It lasted noticeably longer than the Galaxy Tab S7+, but it’s barely any different from the Galaxy Tab A7 Lite. We can’t compare it to smartphone given the difference in display size, but we figured it’s still worth putting to give you a better idea of what to expect.
If you need a stronger Android tablet, check out our review of the Samsung Galaxy Tab S7+ by clicking right here.
User Experience
Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 FE Review
The Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 FE is the company’s first ever Fan Edition tablet. If you’re not familiar with the branding, Samsung would take an existing flagship product and make it more affordable. There are two configurations to this tablet, a Wi-Fi only Snapdragon 778G and a 5G-capable Snapdragon 750G. As for memory, you can have either 4GB RAM with 64GB storage or 6GB RAM with 128GB storage, with ours being the latter.
As for display, this tablet uses a 12.4-inch TFT display. Given its WQXGA resolution (1600 x 2560), it has an aspect ratio of 16:10 instead of the standard 16:9 so you’ll have a little bit more screen real estate so you can see more. While the colors aren’t as punchy as the plus variant, it still looks great. The screen is a little reflective but it’s not too bad, but keep it in mind in case you’re using it outdoors. One downside here is that there is no high / adaptive refresh rate option, so you will be stuck in 60Hz.
Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 FE Review – Sides
For those of you looking for constant internet connection, there is a variant that will let you use the nanoSIM slot for 4G and 5G mobile data connections. However, most major telcos around the world are still working on 5G connectivity, you’re gonna be relying on 4G LTE for the most part. When 5G support is more widely available, you will be able to make use of it with this tablet. Apart from that, there’s also a microSD slot if you want to expand the storage up to 1TB.
The Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 FE has a stereo speaker setup; one on top and one at the bottom. While it typically works great, I personally feel that it would be better to have dual front-facing speakers for improved immersion. If you want to use headphones / earphones, keep in mind that it doesn’t have an audio jack. You will need to use either a USB-C to 3.5mm adapter or Bluetooth.
Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 FE Review – Android 11 with One UI 3.1.1
The Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 FE is running Android 11  with One UI 3.1.1 on top of it. It gives the device a rather clean look and is generally easy to navigate through everything, similar to its Galaxy smartphone counterpart. It’s user-friendly enough that most people should not have trouble using it. I personally use it with Dark Mode as it’s easier on my eyes and I can save battery life.
Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 FE Review
As for the S Pen, it feels just as great as on the Galaxy Tab S7+ and it’s still easy to use. It definitely feels better than its Galaxy Note counterpart given the size, and it still functions exactly the same. It supports 4,096 pressure levels and can be used to draw, take down notes, and make presentations. The S Pen button can be remapped so it can do more than just summoning Bixby.
The method of magnetically attaching the S Pen to the back of the tablet for charging and pairing is a bit weird for me, but I can understand why it needs to be done this way as there’s no way to make a built-in slot for it given the size.
Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 FE Verdict
Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 FE Review
The Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 FE is basically the more affordable version of the Plus variant, losing out on some of the premium features but still giving you a great multimedia tablet experience. You get a good, large display, comes with the S Pen, stereo speaker setup, reliable performance, solid build quality, user-friendly UI, and the option of having 5G support.
However, it does have similar drawbacks to the Plus variant as well as it doesn’t come with a 3.5mm headphone jack, and the rear does still get fingerprint smudges despite the finish. On top of that, it’s a shame that it doesn’t have a high refresh rate option, and the move from Super AMOLED to TFT is a bit of a letdown. Regardless, being priced from RM1,899 to RM2,199, it’s still a solid tablet nonetheless.
At the end of our Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 FE review, we award this tablet with our Silver Pokdeward.

Big thanks to Samsung Malaysia for sending us this tablet for the purpose of this review.
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Apple HomePod mini Introduced At $99

Apple has recently announced the HomePod mini speakers which comes with tinted touch surface, mesh fabric, volume icons, and woven power cable.
Apple HomePod mini

The new device was announced at the company’s October Unleashed event, where they’ve also unveiled the latest MacBook Pro laptops.

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Measuring at 3.3-inch, the Apple HomePod mini uses “computational audio” in order to provide rich and detailed 360-degree audio. With them, you can use it with Apple Music, Apple Podcasts, radio stations, and music services such as Pandora, Deezer and more.
Coming with Siri voice assistant support, it allows the speaker to recognize up to six household member’s voices. With it, you can also check on the latest news, weather, traffic, reminders, and the usual stuffs.
There’s also smart home control support too as you can use voice commands for Siri to turn off the lights, change the temperature, plus more.
The price? Well it retails for $99 (~RM411) and is available in yellow, orange, white, space gray, and blue colour variants. Unfortunately, there’s no confirmation on whether it will arrive in Malaysia or not. For more on the latest tech and gaming news plus reviews, stay tuned to Pokde.net.
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Pokdepinion: The speaker looks pretty small from the image. Question is, how loud can it get? That’ll be interesting to see, or more precisely hear.
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3 More Free Games by Epic Games Store Potentially Leaked

If you have already claimed your free copy of GTA V on Epic Games Store, then I’m sure you’re wondering if there might be more coming your way. It looks like the next batch of free games may have leaked ahead of their announcement now.
First seen on Reddit, an image was shown to reveal the next three free games coming to Epic Games Store. The list of free games, which includes GTA V which we’ve already received now, shows:

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Leaked Epic Games Store Free Games List

Grand Theft Auto V (14th May)
Civilization VI (21st May)
Borderlands The Handsome Collection (28th May)
Ark Survival Evolved (4th June)

For now, we know for sure that the date for GTA V coincides with the list but we can’t say for sure how accurate it is yet. If it is true, it will definitely make a lot of gamers out there happy as it’s a good variety of games.
Apart from this alleged leak, there are also rumours suggesting that The Witcher 3 will be the next big free game to be given out after GTA V on Epic Games Store, which we reported about earlier. There are no confirmations just yet so we will have to wait and see. We will be reporting more on this as soon as information becomes available so stay tuned.
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Pokdepinion: Well, if we’re gonna be stuck at home for a while longer, any free game would be great. I’m quite interested to play Civilization VI.
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Does the DualSense for PS5 Have a USB-C Port and Headphone Jack?

Still have an audio jack so you can plug in your own headsets like DS4
— Toshimasa Aoki (@toshimasa_aoki) April 8, 2020

Previously, we reported on the new DualSense controller for the PlayStation 5, which you can read about right here. There were some key details that were missing and gamers wondered if it truly has a USB-C port as well as a headphone jack.
For charging and also wired connectivity, the DualSense controller will indeed be using USB-C instead of microUSB. Furthermore, gamers can connect their favourite gaming headsets to the controller via the 3.5mm headphone jack.

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Some were arguing that it might not have an audio jack due to it having a built-in microphone but that is certainly not the case at all. In fact, the PlayStation team still recommends you to use a headset for voice chat, especially if you plan on gaming for long hours.
There’s no word yet on whether the USB-C port on the DualSense controller can be used for audio as well. Some gaming headsets like the ASUS ROG Cetra and Delta uses USB-C, which would work great given the excellent voice quality it can give. PlayStation product manager Toshimasa Aoki specifically mentioned about it having an audio jack for plugging in headsets. However, we do expect it to be able to support USB-C headsets as well.

Here’s a quick look at the what’s new with the controller:
Key Highlights of the DualSense for PS5

USB Type-C charging
3.5mm headphone jack
Adaptive triggers (L2 and R2) with improved actuators / haptic feedback
Built-in microphone for voice chat without headset
New Create button to replace the Share button
Touchpad
Lightbars on the sides of the touchpad
Improved battery life
Built-in speakers

We will be reporting more on the controller, as well as the PlayStation 5, as details become available so stay tuned.
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Pokdepinion: I was slightly worried that it might have stuck to microUSB. I would’ve needed to buy new cables if that were the case.
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Cyberpunk 2077 Will Support Ray Tracing and DLSS 2.0

The folks over at NVIDIA have shared extensive details on the upcoming blockbuster game, Cyberpunk 2077. To be precise, they shared details on the game’s support for DLSS 2.0, ray tracing, and GeForce Now.
Ray Tracing and DLSS 2.0 Support for Cyberpunk 2077

As part of their partnership agreement from 2019, CD Projekt Red is bringing ray tracing to Cyberpunk 2077. It was revealed by NVIDIA that the game will feature four ray traced effects that will make the game appear more realistic. It will be powered by DirectX 12 Ultimate’s DXR API.

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In the game’s newest trailer titled “The Gig”, the game is shown with RTX on. From what we know thus far, Ray Traced Diffuse Illumination, which focuses on sky radiance and emissive lighting from various surfaces, is one major feature coming to the game. This will allow lights to bounce more realistically, affecting how the area is lit up. Even the sun and moon will light the city more realistically than ever.
Another feature on RTX coming for the game is Ray Traced Reflections. It will be available on all surfaces and expected to be seen from a good distance. Ray Traced Ambient Occlusion on the other hand will bring realistic ambient occlusion. It will “calculate how exposed each point in a scene is to ambient lighting” and creates new AO shadows for in-game objects and elements. Speaking of which, Ray Traced Shadows will also be a thing to allow for pixel-perfect shadows.

In case you’re worried about whether your PC can handle all these RTX features, it will have support for the new and improved DLSS 2.0 technology. While there was no mention of how much better the game will run, anything that can help improve the frame rates is definitely a welcome addition.
If you don’t have a PC powerful enough for the game, you can stream the game from NVIDIA’s own servers via the GeForce Now streaming service. The service will allow you to play with ray tracing and DLSS 2.0 toggled, and it will be running at Full HD 60FPS.
Cyberpunk 2077 will be coming to the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC on 19th November 2020.
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Pokdepinion: Well, time to look at PC upgrades before the game is out. I think I can feel my PC choking up just by typing this out.
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Digi Teams Up With MERCY Malaysia In Aiding Medical Frontliners

Digi today has announce of their two-year partnership with MERCY Malaysia, where they aim to assist in the country’s COVID-19 Response and Recovery initiative, starting with a RM1,00,000 monetary contribution as part of a larger industry initiative to support various on-ground community programs.
Digi partners with MERCY Malaysia

The first of four RM250,000 tranches was channeled earlier this months for immediate COVID-19 emergency relief efforts in Sabah. As you know, the state is one of the worst hit states in the country during the pandemic.

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With the funds, they’ve distributed it to mobilize assistance to health facilities as part of infection prevention and control, provide supply of medical equipment and supplies including PPE sets, ICU related equipment and antigen rapid test kits, food supplies for vulnerable communities, as well as support the deployment of volunteers.
Through this partnership with MERCY Malaysia, we hope to reach the heart of the community in Sabah and offer immediate disaster and medical relief to alleviate the situation on the ground. We hope the contribution will help to ramp up efforts by non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and MOH in combatting this pandemic. We are also looking to include other initiatives and mobilize subsequent funding to areas with the most urgent need or for community building in worst-hit areas, depending on the evolution of the pandemic.
Digi’s Head of Sustainability, Philip Ling
Aside from the monetary contribution through the MERCY Malaysia partnership, Digi is also supporting them by offering free 1GB internet daily to access education, productivity, and information-related services. For more details on Digi’s Yellow Heart efforts, you can head to the link right here.
Pokdepinion: I can’t say much for our front-liners who are working tirelessly in fighting the pandemic.. but it must’ve been a real tiring year for them. It’s good to see help in any way being provided to them for their efforts.
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Live-Action Street Fighter TV Series Confirmed? Based on Street Fighter II

It would seem that a live-action adaptation based on Street Fighter II is in the works. It’s not a movie, it’s a TV series. Time to hope for the best.
Live-Action Street Fighter TV Series Confirmed?

A new live-action Street Fighter TV show based on the events of Street Fighter II is confirmed to be in the works. The team behind the Street Fighter: Assassin’s Fist web series has agreed to collaborate with eOne to produce a brand new TV show for the famous fighting franchise.

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Street Fighter: Assassin’s Fist found success in translating the world of Street Fighter to a live-action universe where movies seemed to have failed. The 12-episode live-action series was produced for Machinima back in 2014 and then released by IFC Films in 2015 as a complete film collection.
Joey Ansah, Jacqueline Quella and Mark Wooding, part of the team behind the live-action series, have been confirmed to be returning for this new eOne produced TV series.
President and Chief of Content Office for eOne, Mark Gordon, said:
Street Fighter is a global tour de force franchise, having garnered immense worldwide commercial success and built a vast devoted fanbase that has only grown through its 30 year legacy. We are thrilled to be teaming up with Joey, Jacqueline and Mark, who are already so deeply connected to this brand, to bring this adored story to television audiences everywhere.
A particular strength of Street Fighter is the wide range of ethnically diverse characters and powerful women featured in the game. It will allow us to build an inclusive and engaging TV universe.
While it’s a well known anomaly that video game adaptations to the big screen are often poorly received or just plain horrible, the fact that this new TV series will be made in part by a team that produced one of the most faithful and well-received live-action adaptations of the game series to date does provide a glimmer of hope.
Source: Shoryuken.com
Pokdepinion: Well, can’t say much about this for now but I really hope it turns out as good as what was originally produced before. Only time will tell.
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Redmi Note 9S Review — definitely a note-worthy upgrade!

The Redmi Note 9S is Redmi’s latest offering in the mid-range, and while it is not a direct successor to the very impressive Redmi Note 8 Pro, it definitely offers a huge upgrade from the Redmi Note 8, with a new Snapdragon 720G versus the Snapdragon 665 in the latter. But of course, a smartphone isn’t just about its chipset, so let’s see if the Redmi Note 9S has what it takes to be the next go-to mid-range smartphone.

If you don’t feel like reading the full review, you can also watch our video review of the Redmi Note 9S.
What’s in the Box?

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The Redmi Note 9S’ packaging isn’t the most interesting one, but it does its job. You get a full image of the device, although I am quite interested to know if the other color options will come with a different colored image, but since we received the Interstellar Grey variant, it matches.

In the box are the usual suspects, you get a blacked out TPU case, the SIM ejector tool and also the usual documentation. I appreciate that Redmi is actually giving us 18W fast charging in the Redmi Note 9S, and instead of just giving us an 18W charger, there’s actually a 22.5W fast charger in the box. For whatever reason.
Appearance

The main improvement up front coming from the Redmi Note 8 is the new punch hole display here on the Redmi Note 9S, instead of the notch found in the older device. I did fancy the Redmi branding in the bottom chin of the Redmi Note 8 though, but that didn’t make the cut here. It might have been for a cleaner look though, as Redmi dropped the colored accents around the screen too.

Redmi went with a plastic frame again, but thankfully they had the sense to use a matte finish here. It feels absolutely solid though, so I have zero complaints here. The fingerprint scanner is also moved here, integrated into the power button. This seems like a trend for any non-OLED smartphone recently, but I am not complaining.

The Interstellar Grey variant’s back is actually a bit bluer than I expected. It’s a very light shade of grey with a hint of blue and a surprising amount of depth to the mirror-like finish. I really like it as it looks good without going for cheap gimmicky motifs, but instead went with a process that Redmi claims to be a micron-level texture design with a 20-step process. I am a fan of the finish, so I guess the effort paid off? The Redmi Note 9S’ back is made of Gorilla Glass 5, to give it more scratch resistance than its peers with plastic backs. On top of that, the quad-camera is now positioned in the center of the device, so that should avoid the wobbling issues that most smartphones today face.

The bottom edge is home to the headphone jack and USB-C port. You can also spot that slight beveled edge that’s glossy just to give the Redmi Note 9S a few extra style points.
Redmi Note 9S Specifications

CPU:
Snapdragon 720G (2 x Kryo 465 Gold @ 2.3 GHz + 6 x Kryo 465 Silver @ 1.8 GHz), 8nm

GPU:
Adreno 618 @ 750 MHz

RAM:
4GB LPDDR4x

Display:
6.67″ FHD+ (2400 x 1080), IPS LCD, 91% screen-to-body ratio

Storage:
64GB UFS 2.1 (expandable via microSD)

Camera:
Main Camera(s)
48MP f/1.79 ISOCELL GM2 + 8MP f/2.2 ultra-wide angle camera + 5MP f/2.4 macro camera + 2MP f/2.4 depth sensor
Night Mode, AI scene detection, auto HDR, portrait mode, Beautify, ultra-wide angle distortion correction, 1080p60/4K30 video, up to 1080p120/720p960 slow-mo
Front Camera
16MP f/2.48
AI Beauty, AI Portrait, AI scene detection, 1080p30 video, 120 fps slow-mo selfie

OS:
MIUI 11 based on Android 10

Connectivity:
LTE Band 1/3/4/5/7/8/20/28/38/40
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (2.4 GHz, 5 GHz)
Bluetooth 5.0

SIM:
Dual SIM (dedicated dual SIM)

Battery:
Li-Po 5020 mAh (non-removable)
18W fast charging (USB-C)

Dimensions:
165.75 x 76.68 x 8.8 mm

Weight:
209 g

Ingress protection:
No IP rating, P2i splash-proof nano-coating

Performance
The Snapdragon 720G slots in above the Snapdragon 710/712 in terms of numbering, but in our tests, it actually comes up above the Snapdragon 730G, which is extremely peculiar. Qualcomm must have fallen asleep at the wheel when giving the Snapdragon 720G its name, as it is more akin to a Snapdragon 735 or 731 rather than something that slots below the Snapdragon 730.

In Antutu, we see exactly that. The Redmi Note 9S comes up on top of the Mi Note 10, although it doesn’t exactly deliver enough grunt to defeat the Redmi Note 8 Pro.

CPU performance sees the Redmi Note 9S come up on top of the Redmi Note 8 Pro and the Mi Note 10. This is even more curious as the Snapdragon 720G packs Kryo 465 cores which you would expect to not be as powerful as the Kryo 470 cores in the Mi Note 10’s Snapdragon 730G chipset. Oh well.

It also packs more GPU horsepower, although both the Snapdragon 730G and Snapdragon 720G come with Adreno 618 GPUs. The specifications for the Redmi Note 9S lists the Adreno 618 with a 750 MHz clock speed while the Mi Note 10 lists a 700 MHz clock speed for its GPU. So maybe that 50 MHz difference along with the difference in CPU performance gives it the advantage we see here.

No such advantage is evident in PCMark though, probably because the Redmi Note 9S has 1/3 the RAM in the Mi Note 10. PCMark does put great value on RAM, so the lesser RAM will definitely result in poorer scores.

Aside from performance, the Redmi Note 9S also delivers awesome battery life figures. It’s worth noting that the Redmi Note 9S packs the largest battery for any Snapdragon 720G smartphone launched to date, so it should hold on to its lofty position for quite some time in the mid-range segment. The Mi Note 10’s slightly larger battery, lower clocked CPU and GPU cores as well as the AMOLED display may have helped it gain the lead here.

I managed to clock nearly 8 hours of screen-on time from 100% to 15%, which is absolutely amazing. It seems like the Snapdragon 720G is really quite efficient, although it is worth noting that because of the RMO, I was using WiFi most of the time. And due to the humongous battery here, even 18W fast charging isn’t exactly fast enough. It regained a mere 32% in 30 minutes, but then again 32% should still be enough to last you through at least half a working day.
          40 fps cap in PUBG Mobile            60 fps in COD Mobile
Now, gaming performance. A lot of people in the community really like to comment on the gaming performance in the mid-range segment, because honestly, there’s not a single game that can make a flagship sweat today. The Redmi Note 9S is capped to 40 fps in PUBG Mobile but you can easily get 60 fps in COD Mobile even at the High graphics setting, which is excellent.
User Experience
Let’s start off by agreeing that Redmi is playing it relatively safe with the Redmi Note 9S. There are no fancy over-the-top designs here. Performance wise, they just took the latest mid-range chipset from Qualcomm and packed it into the Redmi Note 9S. There’s also no 90 Hz display that some of the competition is boasting about, but I will elaborate more on that later.

While it lacks the fancy features that I mentioned earlier, the display on the Redmi Note 9S is just beautiful. Colors are plenty vivid, and the punch hole is actually quite close to the edge, giving you more screen area that’s usable. And while the 6.67″ size might seem daunting, the slim bezels make the Redmi Note 9S relatively manageable even in one-handed use. I noted some backlight bleed along the edges of my review unit though, and surprisingly it is visible along the edges of the entire screen, but it is relatively mild.
Now, let’s address the 90 Hz refresh rate. There’s no point talking about 90 Hz when most mid-range chipsets won’t actually support 90 Hz in the popular games. Nor is there a point when the manufacturer pushing for 90 Hz displays in the mid-range segment is actually limiting what apps can actually make use of the 90 Hz screen via software. When gaming, the mid-range 90 Hz displays are also capped to 60 Hz, so the playing field is somewhat leveled. It isn’t really though, as the Redmi Note 9S has a massive display that’s larger than its peers and that helps when it comes to gaming. The upside is that the Redmi Note 9S has a screen that’s really long, rather than wide, so it isn’t that unwieldy in the landscape orientation. In fact I enjoyed gaming on the Redmi Note 9S more than I did on the POCOPHONE F1, and that’s really saying something as I have relied on the latter for my mobile gaming fix ever since I got one.

Moving on, the audio of the Redmi Note 9S is actually pretty good, albeit it is only mono, coming from the lone loudspeaker on the bottom of the Redmi Note 9S. There’s the headphone jack if you want better sound, which is something which Redmi has thankfully not forgotten about. If you have bigger things to pump out your tunes, there’s also the IR blaster on the Redmi Note 9S to control your speakers or TV. For me, I just use it to control the air conditioners here in my living space.
There’s one thing I really want to highlight on the Redmi Note 9S though: the vibration motor is insanely precise. Unlike most mid-range devices and even some flagship devices, Redmi went for a costlier linear vibration motor for the Redmi Note 9S. The result is a vibration that’s so tight and on point that I can’t believe I am actually using a mid-range device.

On the software front, the Redmi Note 9S runs MIUI 11. It has been on a number of prior Xiaomi and Redmi releases, so nothing too surprising here. Unlike the Redmi Note 8 Pro however, the Redmi Note 9S comes straight out of the box with Android 10, which is probably what you would expect from a device launched in 2020 anyway. All the important stuff are present here, including a Google feed on the leftmost page of the launcher. Interestingly, nearly the full suite of Google apps are preloaded on the Redmi Note 9S, including Google Pay, despite the feature not being supported by local banks here in Malaysia.
Unfortunately the 4GB RAM doesn’t seem sufficient to keep everything running smoothly. The launcher gets killed in the background quite often, and switching between apps reveal a hiccup or two. The 6GB RAM variant should fare better for those who multi-task a lot, but if you can live with the minor stutters, the 4GB RAM variant will suffice.

We see more familiarity in the camera app, which honestly hasn’t changed much over the years. The unfortunate thing is that as these smartphones get more and more camera features, the features are now all over the place. For example, the macro mode is hidden in the hamburger menu along the top of the phone, while the Pro mode is like two taps away to the left along the list of modes below the viewfinder. I still have to hand it to Xiaomi when it comes to a proper Pro mode though, complete with peaking for proper manual focusing without the guesswork.
          Main camera (Auto)            Main camera (48MP Mode)          Main camera (Auto)              Main camera (Auto)            Main camera (Auto)            Main camera (Auto)              Main camera (Auto)          Main camera (Auto)            Main camera (Night Mode)              Main camera (Night Mode)            Main camera (Night Mode)              Ultra-wide angle (Auto)            Ultra-wide angle (Auto)          Ultra-wide angle (Auto)              Ultra-wide angle (Auto)            Macro            Macro              Macro            Selfie
Results taken with the camera are decent enough for a mid-range device, although I must say the Redmi Note 8 Pro still has the upper hand here. In good lighting, there’s a touch of softness to the images from both the main camera and ultra-wide shooter. Low-light images are a lot worse than I would expect from a device this recent, and unfortunately the ultra-wide angle camera doesn’t even support the Night mode to help things along. The main 48MP camera does a better job once Night mode is enabled, although it is still a lot splotchier than some of its peers. Meanwhile when shooting 48MP shots, the camera adopts a very cool white balance for some reason, and this is apparent in both day and night shots.
The macro camera is worthy of praise, although not entirely because of its image quality. Under good lighting, you can get some nice close up shots with a decent amount of detail, but when the lighting dips down a bit, noise takes over. The Redmi Note 9S’s macro camera that sports autofocus, which is not something you often find even among flagship devices, and that definitely helps when trying to obtain those sweet, sharp close ups. Not having to guess whether you are exactly 4cm away from your subject definitely helps in all scenarios, so kudos to Redmi for that. You can check out the full-sized images here.
Conclusion
For RM799, the Redmi Note 9S does offer excellent value for your money. For the same price as the Redmi Note 8 was launched, you get faster charging, a much bigger battery, a bigger screen, and a much more powerful chipset along with all that. It’s an excellent buy for anyone looking for a solid mid-range device, and there’s enough performance under the hood for you to scratch your gaming itch, and enough battery life to make sure that you don’t have to run to the charger half way though a COD Mobile match.

And while there were some hiccups along the way (the gaming experience was not affected, BTW), it’s worth noting that this is the 4GB variant and the additional 2GB of memory available in the 6GB version of the Redmi Note 9S should solve those issues. And the upgrade will only cost you an extra RM100 for 50% more RAM and 100% more storage… I think you should just plump up the extra and get the higher end one for just RM899.
Our thanks to Xiaomi Malaysia for sending us the Redmi Note 9S for review.
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Do Not Restart Your PC If You Get Hit By Ransomware, and Here’s Why

There are plenty of issues for PC where users are generally advised to try restarting to see if the problem persists. While it’s normally a good thing to try, it’s not advisable when it comes to ransomware. In fact, it can make things much worse.
A recent study from Stanford University found that out of 1,180 adults, 30% of them restart their PC after being infected by ransomware. This is particularly problematic as new ransomware and malware can overwrite encryption keys during a reboot. It is said that rebooting in safe mode or putting the computer the sleep is the better solution.
In an interview with ZDNet, Bill Siegel, Co-Founder & CEO of Coveware, talks about how dangerous new forms of malware are.

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Generally, the [ransomware] executable that actually encrypts your data is designed to crawl through attached, mapped and mounted drives to a given machine. Sometimes it trips, or is blocked by a permission issue and will stop encrypting. Bill Siegel, Co-Founder & CEO of Coveware
If you were to restart your PC while a task is still going on, it will continue when it comes back on. This means that if a malware / ransomware has started doing some funny business with your files, it will continue to do that. Needless to say, it’s not good for you.
Aside from the actions mentioned earlier, experts recommend infected users to disconnect the PC from the network or connected servers. This will ensure that the infection will not spread to other devices. If this is for a business, have an IT firm or in-house IT person monitor the ransomware.
Lastly, you will have to find the source of the infection and remove it immediately. As a precautionary action, back up your work and other important data onto an external server. This will ensure that you won’t suddenly be without your necessary files in case the worst possible scenario becomes a reality.
Source: ZDNet
Pokdepinion: I’m glad it hasn’t happen to me…yet. Hopefully it never happens either, it sounds super stressful.
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ASUS’ first Z370 boards in Malaysia starts from RM770; Coffee Lake, here we come!

ASUS has just announced the availability of the first members of the Z370 motherboards here in Malaysia. The boards range from RM770 to RM1386, but we are far from ASUS’ full range of Intel Z370 platform motherboards, yet. We are now looking at four motherboards that are available in Malaysia today onwards.

The boards that have arrived are the “entry-level” ROG Maximus X Hero, the extra-durable TUF Z370 Plus Gaming, the optimized for gaming ROG Strix Z370F Gaming and the more professional-looking Prime Z370-P motherboards. All these boards come with ASUS’ renowned quality and performance-oriented design.

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The Z370 platform is designed to extract the most performance out of the overclockable 8th Generation “Coffee Lake” Intel Core processors, but they will work just fine with the locked CPUs too. With the great overclocking headroom of the Intel Core i7 8700K and also the fact that the more affordable motherboards with Intel’s H370 chipsets or lower are still some time away, it would be a pretty good idea to consider hopping onto the Z370 platform if you need a new system now.
The motherboards are available TODAY onwards, with the ASUS ROG Maximus X Hero priced at RM1386, TUF Z370 PLUS Gaming at RM899, ROG Strix Z370F Gaming at RM999 and the Prime Z370-P comes in at RM770. All the boards are covered by 3-years local warranty for peace of mind for first-timers and experienced builders alike.
Pokdepinion: I am looking forward to the ROG Strix Z370-I Gaming. Here’s hoping that it will be quite affordable when it arrives here in Malaysia!
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How Many People Are Working on Fortnite? The Number of People at Epic Games is Huge

With the recent surge in battle royale games, Fortnite has become one of the most popular games right now. Have you stopped to wonder how many people at Epic Games are working on the game? Hint: It’s not far from a thousand.
How Many People at Epic Games Are Working on Fortnite?

Fortnite is likely the biggest game in the world right now as its player base continues to grow even bigger while also causing the servers at Twitch to practically die. Epic Games is well aware of the hit they have on their hands and has dedicated almost all of their resources to working on the game.

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In a conversation with Rolling Stone’s Glixel, Epic’s founder Tim Sweeney said that a majority of the studio’s 700 employees are currently working on Fortnite. While the studio only shipped the game with a small number of devs working on it, they’ve since shifted after the game’s rapid rise in popularity. Of the people working on Fortnite, Sweeney stated:

We have 700 people at Epic and it’s the majority. But it’s a fairly unusual situation. We shipped it with 25 people and now we’re responding to the reaction.
Even though Fortnite is the company’s focus right now, Sweeney ensures that they this won’t be the only game that they will continue to develop.
Right now we have a huge part of the company working on Fornite and we so many cool things we want to do. But that’s certainly not the long-term intent. Epic has been around for 27 years, we definitely have different games we’ll be working on.
This news shouldn’t come as much of a surprise following the surprise announcement earlier this year that Epic Games will be shutting down Paragon in April. This reveal came in light of Fortnite becoming the smash hit that it currently is and most read it as Epic Games shifting around assets to work more on Fortnite. After hearing Sweeney’s current description of the studio, that seems to be exactly what happened.
Fortnite seems to still be getting bigger every single week and will likely continue to do so as Epic continues to push out the game’s release on iOS. If you haven’t joined the masses and played Fortnite for yourself yet, you can do so on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PC, and Mac.
Source: Rolling Stone / Glixel
Pokdepinion: I’m genuinely surprised that many people are working on the game. No wonder the game feels a lot better than it did months ago.
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There’s An Alarm Clock In The Form Of A Playstation Controller

Are you a fan of unique items? Do you game on a Playstation console? Well you might fancy this. It seems that Sony has made their very own Dualshock controller into an alarm clock. Reason for it? We aren’t exactly sure too but hey, it looks unique.
Playstation alarm clock
From the looks of it, it takes the look of the Playstation Dualshock 4 controller. The features are pretty basic, where it comes with an LCD display with backlight and a standard beeping alarm. If you are wondering, it is powered by USB connection. Interested in getting one? Well you can pre-order it (not local) and it comes with a price tag of $35.99 (~RM146) with free shipping.
Playstation Watch
If that doesn’t suit your taste, there’s also a Playstation watch, which resembles a classic PS1. Similar to the alarm clock, the function is pretty much straight forward, where it simply shows the time and an illuminated display.

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Said to be coming out in May 2019, the watch is priced at $25.99 (~RM106), where it also comes with free shipping.
Well if you are interested in the products, you can check out the links above. Do thread with care though, especially if you are purchasing something over the web and internationally.
Pokdepinion: The light on the watch is totally aggressive. I mean that’s too lit up for me. As for the alarm, what a nice reminder to have, end your night with gaming session and then wake up to get a reminder of it :P
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AMD brings better performance and stability to professionals — up to 47% improved performance with the latest driver update!

We always hear of AMD FineWine, and here’s yet another example of AMD’s optimizations at work. The latest quarterly update for AMD Radeon Pro GPUs, the Radeon Pro Software Enterprise Driver 18.Q2 is set to deliver impressive gains.

AMD delivers year-on-year performance improvements of 47% in Siemens NX, 44% in Autodesk 3ds Max, 37% in CATIA, 14% in Creo and 12% in SOLIDWORKS. AMD is proud to state that they offer improvements via driver updates equivalent to upgrading your hardware, making AMD Radeon Pro cards a great buy.

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While gamers may be interested in raw performance, professionals need stability and security to ensure maximum productivity. The Radeon Pro Software Enterprise Driver 18.Q2 supports the Windows 10 April 2018 Update, so its ready for whenever enterprises decide to update to the latest Windows version. It also comes with security features working in tandem with Windows Defender Device Guard to protect your intellectual property. Last but not least, it is test extensively for certification on over 80 of the leading professional applications for rock solid stability.

AMD didn’t stop at just optimizing their drivers, but they are also releasing new Windows versions of the Radeon ProRender plug-ins for Blender, Maya and 3ds Max. These new plug-ins introduce new features and enhancements to the applications, accelerating artists’ workflow.
Pokdepinion: If only we can have gaming performance gains equivalent to new hardware…
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These 30 Canon DSLR Cameras Are At Risk Of Ransomware

A total of 30 Canon DSLR cameras has been found to be vulnerable to ransomware, through both Wi-Fi and also USB connections. As you can tell, hackers can take photos and videos from their victims and hold them to ransom.
The news was discovered by a cybersecurity firm called Check Point, which they uploaded a video on how DSLR cameras can be affected by the issue. You can check out the video down below.

As mentioned earlier, a total of 30 cameras from Canon’s lineup are affected and they include:

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Canon EOS-1D X
Canon EOS-1D X Mark II
Canon EOS-1D C
Canon ESO 5D Mark III
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV
Canon EOS 5DS
Canon EOS 5DS R
Canon EOS 6D
Canon EOS 6D Mark II
Canon EOS 7D Mark II
Canon EOS 70D
Canon EOS 80D
Canon EOS M10
Canon EOS M100
Canon EOS M3
Canon EOS M5
Canon EOS M50
Canon EOS M6
Canon EOS R
Canon EOS RP
Canon EOS Rebel SL2
Canon EOS Rebel SL3
Canon EOS Rebel T6
Canon EOS Rebel T6i
Canon EOS Rebel T7
Canon EOS Rebel T7I
Canon PowerShot G5X Mark II
Canon PowerShot SX70 HS

Check Point notes that cameras are a great target, considering how they hold valuable personal photos/videos that people are willing to pay for. Although all of the listed cameras are from Canon, they’ve mentioned that it may not be only limited to only just Canon, where other brands that uses the same PTP protocol could also be affected.
Canon has since then advise users to avoid unsecured Wi-Fi, turn off network functions on their cameras as well as to install a new security patch from their website.
Pokdepinion: Man, who would’ve thought of cameras getting attacked by ransomware. At least for me, I certainly didn’t..
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Code Vein Release Delayed – To Improve Game Quality Based on Feedback

The upcoming Souls-esque JRPG by Bandai Namco, Code Vein, will have its release delayed. More development work will be done to improve game quality.
Bandai Namco’s Code Vein Release Delayed

For those of you who have been looking forward to this game, we have a little bit of bad news. Bandai Namco has formally announced that its Souls-esque action-JRPG Code Vein has been delayed from its original intended release date.
At the moment, Code Vein will be delayed to sometime in 2019. There are no further details on a more specific release date or release window so we are expecting another announcement with regards to the game to pop up soon.

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The reason for the game’s delay is actually simple. The team intends to take a while longer to dedicate additional time in development to deliver a higher quality game that can meet and exceed the expectations of the fans.
Bandai Namco has provided an explanation for it and also mentioned that the game has received an “enormous amount of positive feedback.”
CODE VEIN has received an enormous amount of positive feedback from eager fans who have received hands-on time with in-development versions of the game over the past nine months.
Armed with knowledge of how well the game has already been received, we made the decision to postpone the release of CODE VEIN to further refine its gameplay in an effort to exceed the expectations fans already have of the title. It was a difficult decision to make, but we feel it is the correct one.
Code Vein was scheduled to be released in Japan on 27th September 2018 while the English version would have followed just one day later on 28th September 2018 for the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC.
Pokdepinion: I have a feeling that out of the feedback that Bandai Namco has received on Code Vein, they realized that they needed to do more for it to be a blockbuster hit. Not to mention that September 2018 will be jam packed with a number of interesting game releases so it would be tough for them on the game as well.
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MySukarela Is Malaysia’s First Volunteering App From The Malaysian Red Crescent Society

The Malaysian Red Crescent Society (MRCS) has just launched the new MySukarela app in conjunction with International Volunteer Day. The MySukarela app is a one-stop platform for Malaysians to register as volunteers by matching them with the requirements of non-governmental organisations, enterprises, and events across the country. The app, which is the first of its kind in Malaysia, provides volunteers, hosts, and donors with a fresh and straightforward way to volunteer that will be totally led by the NGO communities.

Become a volunteer with the Malaysian Red Crescent Society’s My Sukarela app

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The MySukarela app, which is supported by the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), Malaysian Red Crescent Society’s partner in the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, and The Asia Foundation, gives Malaysians a more seamless approach to continue to do good during and after the pandemic.

Interested volunteers can use the app to offer their services to organisations in need of volunteers depending on their desired location and time. MRCS has also collaborated with over 40 NGOs across the country. MRCS has successfully supplied 35,000 doses of vaccine to the underprivileged population through collaborating.
What are the features offered in the MySukarela app?
Features for Volunteers

Register as a volunteer
Take up any training by any NGO
Browse events and select according to location, date, and availability
Attend and volunteer at events
Receive payment and certificates (if any)
Collect volunteering hours (rallying corporate for rewards/incentives)

Features for Hosts

Create events for their respective NGO
Specify requirements (eg psychological knowledge, first aid knowledge)
Access to a pool of active volunteers
Verify user – Analyse user that has applied
Provide minimal online training sessions or video or CPDs
Attendance taking during events
Payment (if any) through the system

Features for Donors

View all current events happening on the platform
Direct contact with such NGOs or society for the arrangement of donation

Furthermore, MRCS is also working with Yayasan Malaysian Humanitarian Coordination & Action Hub (Yayasan MATCH) to encourage NGOs to come onboard on the MySukarela platform and provide volunteers with more variations of humanitarian work. To encourage and fill the need for volunteers, MRCS formed an MOU with AirAsia Academy to provide volunteers with access to training and competency development prior to deployment in any humanitarian operation.
Interested users can download the MySukarela app through the Google Play Store and App Store now.
Pokdepinion: I enjoy doing volunteer work when I get the chance. It doesn’t pay and can be extremely tiring work but the satisfaction of helping those in need is a satisfactory reward in itself. As corny as that may sound, that’s how I feel about volunteer work.
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Dell Concept Flow, Concept Pari, and Concept Stanza to Shape The Future of Hybrid Work

Previously, Dell unveiled the recyclable Concept Luna laptops. But that’s not the only thing they have to reveal as part of their CES 2022 lineup as they also have the Concept Flow, Concept Pari, and Concept Stanza. Here’s what you need to know.
Dell Concept Flow, Concept Pari, and Concept Stanza
Dell recently unveiled their Concept Flow, Concept Pari, and Concept Stanza devices. While they won’t be available as a consumer / enterprise product just yet, it does show what the company has in mind moving forward with newer devices to shape a better hybrid working environment.

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Concept Flow

The Dell Concept Flow isn’t a singular device. Instead, it’s a set of solutions that meet specific requirements and work in tandem to let people easily transition from one device to another.
From what we understand thus far, those multiple devices will support a number of key features such as wireless charging, Wi-Fi 6E, and apps designed to let you seamlessly transition to another device or use simultaneously with ease. Imagine having a laptop connected to peripherals and an external display wirelessly and automatically, with the laptop also capable of charging wirelessly.
Concept Pari

The Dell Concept Pari on the other hand is set to change the way we look at webcams. It is essentially a wireless webcam that cna be easily moved around as you please as it sits on a charging dock, a stand, on compatible displays.
The challenge with existing webcams is that you are limited in terms of positioning given that it’s connected via a cable. While this isn’t an issue when using it for yourself, it can be an issue if you need to show something big or have multiple people on your end to show on webcam. This will easily let you get the perfect position in any room you are in.
Concept Stanza

Lastly, the Dell Concept Stanza is an 11-inch companion device that is used to take down notes. It lacks microphones and speakers as it has an emphasis on writing down ideas. That isn’t to say that you can’t record audio at all as it’s expected to come with a stylus that has a built-in microphone.
For now, no products from any of these concepts have been confirmed for the masses yet. We will see more new products moving forward integrating ideas from these concepts. We will report more on this as soon as information becomes available so stay tuned.
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Pokdepinion: I can’t wait for a future where I can have a full desktop experience with just an ultraportable laptop. Like, imagine how convenient it will be to have a featherweight laptop out and about, and then transform it into a more powerful machine, perhaps for gaming, when you come back home. This could just be the thing I need to realize that dream.
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Corsair Carbide SPEC-ALPHA now available in Malaysia!

Remember the edgy Corsair Carbide SPEC-ALPHA? If you don’t just click the link or watch the video below to refresh your memory.
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Significant features of the Corsair Carbide SPEC-ALPHA aside from the bold design include the removal of legacy 5.25″ drive cages which see less and less action nowadays in exchange for better cooling by opening a direct airflow path from front to rear. Removal of the 5.25″ drive cage also allows you to fit a 240 mm radiator in front. Native support for 2.5″ SSDs is a given considering this is a modern case for modern hardware.

There is also a large side panel to show off your gaming rig’s innards. Corsair has built the SPEC-ALPHA with cable management cutouts and tie downs so you can actually see what’s important instead of a big mess of cables. Building your dream rig with the SPEC-ALPHA is made even easier with tool-free drive installation and side panel removal.

The Corsair Carbide SPEC-ALPHA will be available in three variants, black with silver accents, black with red accents and white with red accents. Currently the black and silver version is available with the other two variants coming soon. The Corsair Carbide SPEC-ALPHA will cost RM369.00 inclusive of GST and will be available at all major retail stores nationwide.

Pokdepinion: The SPEC-ALPHA is a great looking case with a reasonable price tag. People looking to differentiate their rig from the crowd of boring cases should consider getting this.
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LG To Introduce A Smartphone With Triple Displays This September

Even though LG hasn’t been in the Malaysian market for quite some time, we felt like their upcoming smartphone was interesting to say the least. What’s it about? Well LG seems to have teased on a smartphone that’s seen to be sporting three displays (yes three, you read that correctly).

Posted on their official Youtube channel, we can see that the teaser shows of a ‘Pacman’ kind of game, where once the character progresses, it goes to another display. It looks like a foldable smartphone by the looks of it, sporting the two displays.
Once they are folded on the other hand, you can clearly see the smaller screen in the front, where it shows off the time and date for LG’s presentation at IFA 2019.

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The device seems to be connected by a hinge and most likely won’t bend the same way like Samsung’s Galaxy Fold or HUAWEI’s Mate X.
Other than that, there’s not much detail that’s known about LG’s new teaser. We will probably learn more come September 2019 when IFA takes place.
Pokdepinion: It looks like one of those old school leather cases for smartphones… especially on the front side with the date and time. I wonder if it’s an accessory or simply a new smartphone from LG’s end.
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OPPO Unveils ColorOS 11 Global Launch Date

The folks at OPPO Malaysia has revealed that OPPO’s latest ColorOS 11, which is based on Android 11 will be making its way soon.
OPPO ColorOS 11 launch date

With Google releasing Android 11 just recently, OPPO has unveiled their ColorOS 11 public beta version, which makes them one of the first OEMs to run on stable Android 11.
They’ve said that they’re already recruiting testers, where the public beta is available on the OPPO Find X2 series as well as the OPPO Reno3 Series.

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Aside from that, they’ve announced a virtual global launch event for ColorOS 11, which is set to happen on the 14th of September 2020 at 5pm, should you be interested in watching.
You can catch the event at their YouTube channel as well as their Facebook page on the date itself.
Pokdepinion: Interesting to see what new changes can we expect from ColorOS 11. So far from my experience, they’ve definitely upgraded in the smoothness from the OPPO devices that I’ve used.
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OnePlus 6T to start selling 30th October?

The OnePlus 6T is launching this 17th October, but market availability usually comes a few days after the announcement. Well it seems that the OnePlus fans will need to wait just a bit less than two weeks after the announcement to get their hands on the OnePlus 6T.

A pre-order listing for the OnePlus 6T was spotted on Amazon India, with the listing ending 30th October. Usually the day a pre-order ends is when the devices will start The pre-order deal sees a free Type-C earphone thrown in as well to entice fans to pre-order the device.

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The OnePlus 6T is expected to be based on the OPPO R17, which means a 6.4″ waterdrop notch display, and a dual camera setup behind. The internals are of course upgraded befitting of a flagship killer, with a Snapdragon 845, at least 6GB of RAM and a larger 3500 mAh battery expected to make a showing.
Pricing is still going to be a major decider whether the OnePlus 6T makes it big, because the competition are all vying for a piece of the “budget flagship” pie now. Let’s see what can OnePlus pull off this 17th October.
Pokdepinion: Well well, let’s see how interesting can OnePlus make their OnePlus 6T in the face of the strong competition in this segment.
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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 is 3X faster than a GeForce RTX 2080 at Ethereum mining

While NVIDIA has bragged about how the GeForce RTX 3080 is up to twice as fast as a GeForce RTX 2080 in games, it seems that the GeForce RTX 3080 has another ace up its sleeve: Ethereum mining. A miner has claimed that the GeForce RTX 3080 is capable of 115MH/s, which is more than 3X higher than the 35 to 40MH/s that the GeForce RTX 2080 cards are capable of.

Whether this will trigger a stock shortage due to the cards being snapped up by miners remain to be seen, but hopefully we will not see a repeat of 2017, which saw graphics cards sold out everywhere as miners grabbed every card they could to mine Ethereum. Prices of graphics cards rose to ridiculous heights, simply due to the shortage as well as the exorbitant rates that miners are able to justify.

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There might be some reprieve for gamers though, as the high power consumption of the GeForce RTX 3080 might turn away miners. A higher power consumption will mean that miners have to upgrade their power supplies, which mean higher costs of upgrading their miners with the GeForce RTX 3080. Hopefully that is enough to deter them as we definitely want to be able to get our hands on one, to actually game on it.

According to Tom’s Hardware’s calculations, it will take about 274 days for a miner to recoup the costs of getting a GeForce RTX 3080, versus the 933 days it will take for a GeForce RTX 2080 to earn back the $699 price of the card.
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Pokdepinion: I hope NVIDIA will do something to prevent all these cards from going to miners.
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One of the most anticipated games coming to the PS5 is Marvel’s Spider-Man Miles Morales. After some new screenshots and tie-in books have been made public, it looks like a new teaser has shown what we can expect in the game, as Peter Parker trains Miles Morales.
New Spider-Man Miles Morales Teaser Shows Off Peter Parker Training Miles

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The leading publication from Marvel’s New York is back with a fresh look and brand-new headlines! Daily Bugle Now dusts off the question: who is this new Spider-Man? #MilesMoralesPS5 #BeGreater #BeYourself
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Over a number of social media platforms, Insomniac Games have posted an “article” as it’s an editorial piece from the Daily Bugle’s Robbie Robertson. It tells you some details about Miles Morales’ backstory alongside Peter Parker. They are seen training together across New York, and there was mention of the new Spider-Man being “messy” at first. It then mentioned improvements over the web-slinging and wall-crawling capabilities.
As you might be able to tell, it tells you of the events that take place after Marvel’s Spider-Man for the PS4, and the upcoming game itself. We see the two characters swinging across New York but interestingly, Miles isn’t wearing his usual costume. Instead, he wears a Spider suit similar Peter’s but with shorts and hoodie. If you’ve seen Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, I’m sure you’ll recognize it.
This opens up a question; where will the game begin? Will it be after the training, or will we have to go through the training ourselves? There is a chance that Insomniac Games is simply showing this to give gamers a better idea of the timeline for the game so it’s hard to say for sure.
Marvel’s Spider-Man Miles Morales will be coming to the PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 on 12th November 2020.
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Pokdepinion: I’m so excited for the game, but I’m more excited about the PS5. November can’t come any sooner.
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Kingston FURY Renegade SSD Now Includes Optional Heatsink

Kingston’s premium SSD offering now provides heatsink as an option for increased thermal performance.

This PCIe 4.0 SSD is capable of 7,300 / 7,000MB/s sequential read/write performance as well as 1,000,000 IOPS random I/O performance for responsive loading times. Available in capacities up to 4TB – this SSD will now offer both the bare SSD with graphene aluminum heat spreader for low-profile installations such as laptops; as well as heatsink option for desktop and PS5 storage expansion, providing maximum cooling and consistent performance.

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The Kingston FURY Renegade offers 500GB, 1TB, 2TB and 4TB variants, with five-year limited warranty and free technical support.
Pokdepinion: It’s unlikely you’ll need a heatsink if you use desktops since motherboard has that covered (literally) – but if you own a PS5, this may be a solid option.
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Snapdragon 875 flagships won’t be significantly pricier than this year’s Snapdragon 865 devices

With the Snapdragon 865, Qualcomm made it quite difficult for smartphone makers to release affordable flagship smartphones, no thanks to the fact that they have to pair it with a Snapdragon X50 5G modem, which jacked up the overall costs. For those worried that we will see more of the same next year, you can breathe easy. According to serial leakster Digital Chat Station, the upcoming Snapdragon 875 devices will not sport a significant price hike over the Snapdragon 865 devices.
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He mentions that most Chinese brands will offer their Snapdragon 875 devices starting from around 4000 CNY (~RM2485), which is actually pretty similar to the Xiaomi Mi 10’s starting price in China. Considering that the Snapdragon 875 is going to be manufactured on the newer 5nm node while also featuring the latest Arm architectures, it does seem like smartphone enthusiasts have a lot to look forward to next year.
Qualcomm’s shift to Samsung’s fabs may have allowed them to sell the Snapdragon 875 to OEMs at a cheaper price, and for them to transfer the savings to us, the end users. Samsung is known for competing by offering lower costs versus TSMC, and Qualcomm may have been able to benefit from it. Aside from that, Samsung’s upcoming Exynos flagship chipset is also rumored to be an absolute killer, so Qualcomm may have been forced to lower their pricing to still remain competitive.

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Snapdragon 870 for “budget” flagships?
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For those who are looking towards more affordable flagship-class devices, Qualcomm also reportedly has a Snapdragon 870 in the works. Reportedly based on the Snapdragon 865, it is expected to boast of a 3.2GHz “prime” CPU core. That’s 100MHz higher than the Snapdragon 865 Plus and around 400MHz faster than the Snapdragon 865’s prime core.
The GPU is also expected to be clocked at a whopping 905MHz, a big boost over the Snapdragon 865 Plus’ 645MHz. That should allow it to deliver an Antutu GPU score of around 70 000 points higher, or approximately 30% higher. That does seem quite plausible given the increase in frequency is in the same ballpark.

The first Snapdragon 870 device is expected to be a member of the OPPO Reno5 family. OPPO’s flagship Find X series will see its next iteration sport the Snapdragon 875, as expected.
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Pokdepinion: Well hopefully POCO can bring us another flagship killer in 2021 with the Snapdragon 875!
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Telegram to add ads, with paid subscriptions to remove them

Telegram has mulled charging users for the service late last year, and it seems that it will finally be implemented. CEO Pavel Durov has made the announcement that there will be sponsored messages to allow the messaging service to be a “break-even project”. Users who do not wish to see ads can pay a subscription to hide them away.
Telegram ads, but it probably doesn’t matter to you and me
Pricing has yet to be confirmed, although I do believe that most users won’t really need to pay the subscription. The sponsored messages will only appear in large channels with over 1000 members, which are the most costly for Telegram to support. The list of chats, personal conversations and groups won’t have ads, which is probably what most people are using the app for.
Users who are particularly against seeing official ads can disable them with an “inexpensive subscription”, while channel administrators can also disable official ads in their channels, with Telegram calculating the “economic conditions” of offering this option.

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Advertisers can opt to place “invisible” ads in channels too, which will result in no ads in that channel, provided that the cost is sufficient. I believe this is done by buying ads without any content, resulting in them not being displayed. Speaking of which, the ads are supposed to be no more than 160 characters and are text-only without images or links, so they will be pretty unobtrusive.
Last but not least, Telegram reassures users that personal data will not be used to display ads, and that user privacy is paramount for Telegram.
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Pokdepinion: Well, I don’t exactly hang out in the huge channels on Telegram, so I guess I am fine?
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God Of War Franchise Could’ve Been A Lot Different Than What It Is Today Says Game Director

The God of War franchise has become such an iconic series for PlayStation players for its entertaining hack and slash combat and of course the fights against mythical gods. Well according to the game director for the original title, it could’ve been a whole lot different than what it is today.
God of War wasn’t originally a third-person game

The news was revealed in an interview where David Jaffe, the game director for the first God of War title has said that the game was originally planned to be a first-person adventure game. This would’ve mean a whole lot different than the third-person title that we see from today.

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Here’s what he has said:
For a long time, for about four, three months, I was seriously considering going first-person. And the game I was looking at was a Dreamcast game (Maken X). It was not the world’s best game but it was one of the few games where I saw melee combat done well in a first-person perspective, and I thought that would be a really cool way to differentiate ourselves.. but I think ultimately, it just became difficult to get the kind of emotion and combat and sort of just character building that I was hoping to do.
The God of War franchise started off in 2005, where the first game was released on the PlayStation 2 and needless to say, it’s been a huge hit for gamers. For more on the latest tech and gaming news plus reviews, stay tuned to Pokde.net.
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Pokdepinion: Though I would say that it would be interesting to see Kratos’s perspective in first-person, I wouldn’t change anything if I could. Third person was the way to go for that smooth combat, especially back then when technology was limited.
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Steam Summer Sale 2018 Date LEAKED – It’s that time of year again

Time to save up folks

Well it looks like the date for the highly anticipated annual gaming event, the Steam Summer Sale 2018 has been leaked. Again. This time the leak comes courtesy of Steam Database’s Twitter account, which states that this year’s Steam Summer Sale will start this coming 21 June. A day earlier than the Steam Summer Sale from last year. So this gives us about a month and a half to get your butts and your wallets ready for our dear Lord Gaben.

Steam Summer Sale starts on June 21st.
— Steam Database (@SteamDB) May 8, 2018

Steam Database is a third-party website that basically monitors every single updates, changes or any other info coming from the Steam client. This is also not the first time that Steam Database has leaked the dates of one of Steam’s sales however as they spilled the beans on Steam’s Lunar New Year Sale back in January.
One thing of note however is that the leak didn’t mention an end date to the Steam Summer Sale 2018 but seeing that last year’s Steam Summer Sale ended on 5 July, then it’s probably a safe bet to say that this year’s Steam Summer Sale will end sometime around that.

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The Steam Summer Sale is just one of the many video game sales valve does every year and they are mostly seasonal. The other sale periods include the Steam Autumn Sale, the Steam Halloween Sale, the Steam Black Friday Sale, the Steam Winter Sale as well the aforementioned Steam Lunar New Year Sale.
Just a fair warning though. Despite these Steam sale date leaks being pretty much accurate most of the time throughout the years, they’re still considered unconfirmed and Valve might just change the dates. So take this leak with a pinch of salt.
Pokdepinion: Well at least we do know one thing, Steam Summer Sale 2018 is definitely coming so ready yourself for some awesome deals for both games that you want and obscure games you’d get just because they cost a buck.
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Snapdragon 875 devices will be even more expensive than Snapdragon 865 flagships

Qualcomm appears to be set on a yearly price hike of their processors, with the Snapdragon 875 set to be even more expensive than the already pricey Snapdragon 865. According to a post on the Korean forum Clien quoting a Taiwanese source, the Snapdragon 875 will be more than 50% more expensive than the Snapdragon 865.
The Snapdragon 875 chipset itself will reportedly cost a whopping $130 (~RM591), up from the $80 (~RM364) that the Snapdragon 865 cost. Tack on the modem and OEMs will be looking at a package that costs around $250 (~RM1136), versus the $160 (~RM727) of the Snapdragon 865. That’s a pretty significant cost increase, especially when you still haven’t accounted for the costs of the other components that make up a smartphone like the display, cameras and of course, the chassis of the device.

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The Snapdragon 875 is slated to sport a combination of Cortex-X1 and Cortex-A78 cores for its performance cluster, promising performance that’s on par with Apple’s chipsets. In addition to architectural gains, the Snapdragon 875 will be manufactured on TSMC’s 5nm process node, which should allow Qualcomm to deliver even greater efficiency. All of that might have contributed to the higher costs, although there might be another factor in the mix here.
Qualcomm practically has no competition in the market right now, with Samsung pulling out of the custom CPU game, HUAWEI’s progress being stemmed by US’ sanctions and MediaTek not coming anywhere close to the flagship Snapdragon chips yet. Upping the profit margin is pretty standard practice for industry leaders with no real threat from the competition.

2021 might be the year where we see smartphones become way too expensive to upgrade to. But honestly, I don’t think we needed an upgrade ever since the Snapdragon 835 rolled around. I mean, we wanted upgrades, but the performance and efficiency of the Snapdragon 835 was definitely good enough, even by today’s standards. Well, hopefully POCO can still pull off another flagship killer next year, even if it is going to be even more expensive than the POCO F2 Pro.
Pokdepinion: Well, guess who’s not upgrading in 2021?
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Dragon Ball The Breakers Gets Closed Beta Unveiling

There’s a new Dragon Ball game coming soon and it’s called Dragon Ball The Breakers made by Bandai Namco, of course.
Dragon Ball The Breakers

The game isn’t like your typical Dragon Ball game. Instead, based on the closed beta test trailer, it reminds us a lot of Dead By Daylight. Why? Well there’s two sides that you can play as: Raiders and Survivors.
When you play as a Raider, your objective is to kill every single Survivor before they can escape the map. Survivors on the other hand, will need to complete certain tasks before they may leave. Sounds familiar?

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If you’re wondering, the Survivors are all normal characters with no super powers. So if you thought you could play as Goku and co, well you won’t get to. Despite that, there are skills specifically for Survivors such as Change, Dragon Change, as well as items. For Raiders however, you get the option to play as the franchise’s villains, which you can see from the video features Cell. What’s interesting is that both sides can summon Shenron by collecting seven Dragon Balls on the map.

Interested in participating in the beta? Steam users may do so via the link right here. The beta will take place on the 2nd of December. As for the release date, it will be available next year for PC, Xbox Series X, Xbox One, PS4, PS5 and Nintendo Switch.
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Pokdepinion: Not too sure on how the game will go. For Dead by Daylight, it was fun at first but got repetitive after awhile for me. Let’s hope that’s not the case with The Breakers here.
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