Get ready for TNB’s broadband service — pilot project to begin this month

TNB is raring for a cut of the broadband pie, and they are starting their pilot project this month, with the project to be completed by the end of 2018.
Get ready for TNB’s broadband service
You can soon pick from another provider. Tenaga Nasional Bhd (TNB). They have been in talks with TM for a collaboration which ultimately fell apart, and were then reportedly mulling providing high speed broadband service (HSBB) over their own fiber optic network. Now, they are ready to go.
They won’t be rolling out their service nationwide immediately, but are going to run a pilot project in Jasin, Melaka to test the capabilities of their network. TNB actually has an extensive 12 000km fiber optic network they use for their own purposes. However their usage is very minimal, which is why it is possible that TNB can deliver fiber Internet over the existing fiber infrastructure without much additional investment.

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The pilot project will involve 1100 houses and will be completed by the end of this year. TNB will be gauging whether it’s viable to invest in expanding their broadband via this project too. Of course, TNB will also be seeing if using their fiber network for HSBB will compromise the electricity supply network in any way. After all, the latter is their main business.
If proven viable, TNB’s existing network could deliver high speed fiber Internet connectivity to more than 8 million customers. This stands to provide HSBB to more areas, while also increasing market pressure on the current HSBB providers.
With only TIME and TM having invested in fiber networks for broadband, a new provider is always welcome. Looking forward to hear more from TNB!
Source: The Star
Pokdepinion: We are really envious of the people in Jasin now! With the current broadband providers receiving pressure from the government to make their plans more affordable, it is nice to see if TNB can make them go even further to offer value to subscribers.
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Some PS Plus Subscribers Are Getting Free Money from Sony – You Might Be One of Them

Happy 10 years of PS Plus! Thanks! @PlayStation pic.twitter.com/wK9TP8ZOad
— GamingFromCanada (@GaminFromCanada) July 24, 2020

In a rather big surprise, Sony Interactive Entertainment appears to be giving some PS Plus subscribers free money. To be precise, USD $10 worth of PS Store credit, and you might just be one of them.
Free Money for Some PS Plus Subscribers

@Wario64 look what @PlayStation sent me. Others should check their accounts. pic.twitter.com/CSIWY7PBwx
— Alex Castillo (@ac13bx) July 24, 2020

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The giveaway is done as part of the PS Plus 10th anniversary celebration. The service was officially launched on 29th June 2010 for the PlayStation 3. Interestingly, online multiplayer was free and did not require the subscription at that generation.
To celebrate the occasion, Sony Interactive Entertainment is releasing a commemorative theme and had an extra free game to give out for July 2020. Now, the free games lineup will consists of NBA 2K20, Tomb Raider: 20 year Celebration, and Erica.
With that being said, some PS Plus subscribers are also getting USD $10 worth in PS Store credit on top of all the specials. It appears that those in the UK get £10 whereas Canadian subscribers get CA$15. This indicates that it might be happening to lucky, random subscribers and isn’t restricted to just one region.
Just keep in mind that not every PS Plus subscriber will get the free money however. We have no idea as to how the PlayStation Team is selecting the recipients of the store credit giveaway. It might just be completely randomized.
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Pokdepinion: Unfortunately, I myself did not get it despite being a subscriber for quite some time. However, there’s still a good chance you might get it. Let us know if you do.
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You Can Now Turn Your Selfies Into Stickers With Google

With Gboard, you can now create Mini Stickers that allows that turns you into an animated character and all you need to do is snap a selfie.
Google Mini Stickers

Meet Minis! Easy to create and share right from #Gboard, these AI-powered personal stickers are made with just a snap of a selfie → https://t.co/d5BBLdt8As pic.twitter.com/39l4vZNjIS
— Google (@Google) August 27, 2018

By just using a selfie that you took, the feature uses a combo of machine learning, neural networks as well as illustrations by an artist that turns you into an emoji. Oh and by the way, you can use it for either Android or iPhone.
It creates a virtual you in sense that it will take count on your skin tone, shape of your face, hairstyle, eye color, and more.

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If you aren’t happy enough with what they’ve created for you, fret not. You can even customize it to your liking.
After you have gotten your Mini, you’ll then have a selection of stickers from Bold and Sweet flavor for you to choose from.
Once all of that is done, you can finally spam those people that you like to annoy, just because you can.
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Pokdepinion: Seems pretty cool. Might try it later and spam my boss.

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Are You Ready For AniManGaki This Coming Weekend?

AniManGaki Will Be Hosted at the MINES This 27 and 28 August

AniManGaki is a convention held annually for fans of animation, comics, and gaming (ACG). You can experience a cultural phenomenon, interact with participants from Malaysia and internationally, speak with influential industry figures and subject-matter experts, learn about the newest trends or productions, and build opportunities for artists to display their abilities.
The event will be held on 27 and 28 August 2022, at the MINES International Exhibition & Convention Centre, where there will be newer additions and expansions, such as the number of artist and cosplay booths has increased from 230 in 2019 to 300 separate merchants this year. Furthermore, with separate rooms for panels and workshops, there will be more content for everyone.

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Not only that, the opening of the upper mezzanine above the hall provides room for the Cosplay Alley, the Vtuber Showcase, and tabletop activities. The recently introduced Super Gaki Pass, allows guests to bypass the queues for panel and workshop sessions and for special guest autograph sessions.
AniManGaki will be bursting with nonstop activities and content that includes stage performances, contests, exhibitions, and much more. Due to the fact that most sessions are concurrent, attendees will be loaded with choices. Inside the Convention Centre Hall, the Artist Alley, artists will put up stalls to show off their creations, sell visitors homemade crafts, and fill commission requests. This year, 250 artist tables will be present in our largest artist alley.
Furthermore, the Cosplay Alley is a place designated for cosplayers to put up booths, sell their goods, and have meet-and-greets with their fans. This year, 55 cosplay tables will be present in our biggest and most illustrious alley. The Vtuber Showcase will feature 80 vtubers that are represented in the just launched category.
Additionally, the Exhibitor Booths will consist of products and services, educational institutions, retailers, and other entities participating as exhibitors. This year, there will be 80 exhibitor booths. PUBG Mobile, World of Warships, Studio Yuraki, Genshin Impact, GigaBash, Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero (Sony Pictures), Kadokawa Gempak Starz, and other booths that will be of interest to visitors.
Lastly, the Carnival Games allow participants can try their luck at winning prizes by participating in little carnival games, and in the Tabletop Room, attendees can learn how to play some of the most well-known board games and trading card games.
On the Second Floor of MIECC, the Arcade Arena which is run by partner Aeon Fantasy will contain gadgets like the Pokemon Ga-Ole, Ultraman, Gashapons, and micro claw machines. There will be Fighting Games, a section which is put on by partner Infinite Carnage that will include console competitions for titles including Tekken 7, Guilty Gear Strive, and Super Smash Bros. with an RM3000 prize pool.
AniManGaki is not only about having fun but guests may also pick up new skills, get inspired by speakers, and interact in person with our Special Guests at the Panel and Workshop. Visitors can discover how to Shogi, brush letters, portrait photography, wagashi making, prop making, playing D&D and many more. Visitors can also take note of Ball-jointed dolls, Gundam, Ernest Ng who authored Don’t Like That La Bro, and unique guests.

Lastly, the Second Floor will feature a Maid Cafe organised by Project Meido, presenting Waku x Waku, a themed café inspired by Spy x Family. Here visitors can eat pastries provided by adorable meidos and enjoy their performances. The Community Room, the recently introduced section, begins with 10 local communities in which they will use the area to promote, inform, and expand their group. Additionally, some communities will host workshops and panel discussions.
On-Stage, a Cosplay Competition will be held in front of live judges and audiences, competitors shine and showcase their skit performance in their finest characterization of a character with a prize pool of RM3,800 by Codashop. Furthermore, AniManGaki Idol is a 1v1 challenge where competitors take on the stage to demonstrate their singing prowess while competing in front of a judging panel and live audiences with an RM1,900 prize pool, thanks to Black Shark.
If you can’t attend the event physically, there will be an Online Art Competition which is a pre-event contest where entries are submitted online with the reward fund of RM2,800 supported by PUBG Mobile. There will be a Grand Raffle for those who bought 2-day tickets for a chance to win a PlayStation 5 or a Black Shark phone which is powered by My Game Store and Black Shark, respectively.

Local and International Event Guests

AniManGaki’s first special guest will be MindaRyn, an Anisong Singer with more than 1 million subscribers to her YouTube channel, she began pursuing her ambition of becoming a YouTube star and making a significant debut in Japan in 2020 with the Lantis record label. She has produced four popular singles, which include the intro and outro music for several animes and is talented and fluent in Thai, English, and Japanese. Be sure to attend her live performance at the conclusion of Day 1!

The second special guest of the event is Emirichu, an American YouTuber with over 3 million subscribers. In her videos, she describes talks with friends and personal tales where you can attend her panel and signing on both days.

Randowis, who will be the third special guest, has published comics, pictures, animations, and films online on his main website and many social media sites. For the past ten years, he has published works for everyone to view and appreciate, beginning in 2011 with a series of brief comics he created for his students. You can attend his panel and signing on both days.

The last and fourth special guest is Shirahama Kamome, creator of “Eniale & Dewiela,” a serialised manga published by Beam Comics. She has produced cover art and other artwork for publications including Marvel, DC, Star Wars, and others. Her most recent manga, “Witch Hat Atelier,” started being serialised in 2016, gaining popularity not just in Japan but also internationally, starting with France’s “Japan Expo Awards,” where it won an award.
Other featured guests will also be attending AniManGaki such as LeJosette, Shinku, King Angel, Ceddy and many more.

To purchase the tickets, head over to AniManGaki’s store by clicking on the picture above or buy and collect at their final roadshow and selected stores. For more information about purchasing the tickets, feel free to refer to their FAQ post or visit AniManGaki’s official Facebook page.
For more information about the event, feel free to visit their official website.
Pokdepinion: It’s been so long since we have a major anime event. Excited to see you all there!
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How NGOs Are Using Google Earth Outreach to Save a Village and the Ecosystem

We live in an age where everyone is growing increasingly reliant on Google. Anything from finding directions, looking up at certain places, or seemingly visiting the place virtually. But did you know that with the use of Google Earth, Google Maps, and Street View, people have managed to save lives, saved a village from getting evicted, and protect the flora and fauna found in towns and cities in Malaysia?
This is actually a true story based on the efforts of a few Malaysian NGOs that are making a positive change in this world with the help of Google Earth Outreach.

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With the exception of the map, the pictures are taken using the Huawei Mate 10 Pro.
Saving Kampung Peta from a Hostile Takeover

Did you know that there exists a place in Johor known as Kampung Peta? Turns out, many people aren’t aware of it nor its inhabitants, the Jakun community. These people were forced to vacate their homes in 2012 as the planned construction of the Endau-Rompin National Park happens to coincide with Kampung Peta.

Part of the reason why this happened is because Kampung Peta was lacking in presence on any maps. In order to save the Jakun community from losing their homes, the Center for Orang Asli Concerns (COAC) and Jaringan Orang Asal Malaysia (JOAS) banded together to put Kampung Peta on the map and restore the rights of the Jakun community.
Using My Maps, both NGOs mapped out the border of Kampung Peta and utilized that data to raise awareness on it. This same data enabled them to challenge the court order in 2017, which resulted in the whole 19,000 acres of the park to be returned back to the Jakun community. Now, Kampung Peta is on the map.
Keeping Track of the Endangered Tapirs

The Malayan tapirs are an endangered species and its numbers are dwindling down rather fast. The Malaysian Nature Society (MNS) utilized the Earth’s satellite technology as a starting point to monitor the creatures.

Based on prior research, they determined that Bukit Tiong would be the best location to observe the tapirs via Google Earth in June 2016. A few months later on October 2016, the NGO went to the location and managed to identify three possible tapir trails, which they then placed camera traps to capture any passing wildlife.
Based on which camera trap was triggered, they were able to plot out a definitive trail within the area, which made it easier to monitor the tapirs for research. In July this year, the NGO engaged 32 participants from nearby schools to help sort through the thousands of photos in order to converted into data which plots points for the trail using Google Earth Pro.
Preserving the Flora and Fauna in the Concrete Jungle

Over the years, there have been various urban-based conservation efforts which were done to protect and preserve the flora and fauna found in towns and cities across the country. However, NGO Rimba Ilmu has found that very little information exists about biodiversity in these areas.
To fill the knowledge gaps, Rimba Ilmu turned to past projects such as the Klang Valley Nature Challenge 2018 held in April, where there is opportunities to make urban-based conservations efforts easier to access and interpret using Google Earth tools.

The challenge saw 400 students from 13 schools helping to crowdsource data of the ecology within their neighbourhoods. This resulted in over 5,000 observations of local animals and plant life. The distribution of those observations were then visualized using My Maps, which provided a more in-depth look into the scale of biodiversity in urban areas and helped raise awareness of the ecology.
With technology becoming increasingly available and accessible, Google hopes that more Malaysian NGOs will take note of this and get inspired to change the world, and they are more than happy for them to use the tools that they have given the masses access to if it helps them achieve their goals.
For more information on Google Earth Outreach, click here to find out.
Pokdepinion: Gotta admit, it’s a very creative use of Google’s tools to further their cause. As technology continues to evolve, I’m looking forward to seeing even more interesting stuff, like this one, happening and becoming the new norm.
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Micron GDDR6 60% more bandwidth, 20% lower power consumption than GDDR5X

Step aside GDDR5X. GDDR6 is here. Well, not yet, but production will start in H2 2017. Micron has actually brought forward the development of GDDR6, which was scheduled for a 2018 launch.

GDDR6 is capable of 16GB/s per pin, versus current GDDR5X’s 10GB/s per pin. If everything else is equal, we may be seeing 256-bit cards with 512GB/s of bandwidth. To put that into perspective, that was the memory bandwidth on the AMD Radeon Fury X, the first HBM-packing graphics card. Still quite a far cry from what HBM2 is capable of, but the ease of implementing GDDR6 as well as the potential cost benefits might make it a great alternative for higher mid-range cards.

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GDDR6 is also expected to use up to 20% less power, a boon for mobile GPUs. It is expected to be in upcoming game consoles, with Micron aiming to entirely replace GDDR5 with the newer standard by 2020. Micron aims to ship GDDR6 memory to manufacturers before the end of 2017. With production later this year, we can expect next generation GPUs with the new graphics memory to be out sometime in next year.
Pokdepinion: GDDR6 looks set to appear in a lot of mid-range desktop and mobile GPUs. The reduced power consumption would look good for mobile applications, as every watt counts towards extending battery life. Flagships will definitely pack HBM2 memory, while more affordable options will either pack GDDR6 or GDDR5X in the future. I am pretty optimistic, as last year we saw NVIDIA giving most of its mobile GPUs a refresh with GDDR5 memory in place of the antiquated GDDR3.
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ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 3090 OC Edition Review — only for ardent ROG fans

NVIDIA’s BFGPU may be difficult to get in the current situation which sees shortages for pretty much every silicon product, but availability should still be better than the GeForce RTX 3080. The value proposition of the GeForce RTX 3090 is definitely nowhere near as good as its slightly smaller brethren, but if you want the best of the best, this is it. And the ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 3090 OC Edition might just be the best of the best of the best… Or is it? Well, that’s what we are here to find out.
Unboxing

The outer packaging doesn’t surprise us anymore after seeing more than our fair share of ASUS graphics cards. There’s a clear image of what you are getting in the box, and some basic highlights like the fact that this is an OC Edition card.

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The back hosts more information regarding the card itself, with some of the highlighted features being mentioned in a bit of detail here. But of course I think anyone who is considering splurging the amount of money that you will have to cough up for the ROG Strix GeForce RTX 3090 OC Edition would have done their research to not need to read these little blurbs.

I the box, you get a nice set of paraphernalia. A little keychain that doubles as a really tiny ruler is included as a part of the ROG Strix GeForce RTX 30 series cards. There’s also Thank You card, as well as a trading card for whatever reason. ASUS also threw in a faceplate for your to customize the backplate of the ROG Strix GeForce RTX 3090 OC Edition. And last but not least, a Speed Setup guide, in case this is your first ever graphics card.
Appearance

The ROG Strix GeForce RTX 3090 OC Edition sports a rather polarizing design that’s a stark departure from the more organic design of its predecessor. The combination of a rather chunky black plastic shroud with silver metal accents makes for an undeniably beefy looking card. When installed, it will most probably draw all attention away from the rest of your build, although you will probably not be seeing this side much anyway, unless you use a vertical GPU riser.

The backplate sports a similar silver-on-black theme, and it is also worth mentioning that the backplate is significantly thicker than most other designs that ASUS has previously employed. There are grooves cut into it, presumably to improve the overall appearance while also increasing the surface area to better cool the rear-mounted VRAM modules that the GeForce RTX 3090 needs to be able to offer 24GB of GDDR6. There a huge cutout at the rear end for some pass through airflow too.

As we have seen with the ROG Strix GeForce RTX 3080, ASUS decided to go with a huge ARGB light bar on the side for this generation. Even with it off, the ROG Strix GeForce RTX 3090 OC Edition looks quite good from this angle, as the thick GeForce RTX nameplate and sturdy-looking brace provides for a very solid outlook.

Last but not least the rear I/O. ASUS went with a stainless steel PCIe bracket for their GeForce RTX 30 series cards to address corrosion issues that were reportedly affecting their past generations of cards. I actually preferred the matte finish of their last-gen cards, but I guess this is more durable. For the outputs, you get the same three DisplayPort 1.4 and two HDMI 2.1 outputs that’s standard across most of ASUS’ GeForce RTX 30 series lineup.

The RGB lightbar on the ROG Strix GeForce RTX 3090 OC Edition is resplendent, and color transitions are very smooth which is what you would expect on a premium graphics card like the ROG Strix GeForce RTX 3090 OC Edition. A little light also leaks out into the fans, making for a slightly more attractive looking card, even if you install the ROG Strix GeForce RTX 3090 OC Edition vertically in your system.
Specifications
ROG Strix GeForce RTX 3090 OC Edition

GPU
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 (GA102)
Samsung 8N

Clocks
Base Clock: 1395MHz
Boost Clock: 1860MHz (+165MHz over FE)

Cores
10496 CUDA Cores
328 Tensor Cores
82 RT Cores

Memory
24GB GDDR6X

Memory Speed
19.5Gbps

Memory Interface
384-bit

Display outputs
3 x DisplayPort 1.4a
2 x HDMI 2.1

Power connector(s)
3 x 8-pin

Dimensions
31.85 x 14.01 x 5.78 cm
(2.9 slot)

Test System

CPU
Intel Core i9-11900K @ 5.1GHz

Motherboard
ASUS ROG Maximus XIII Hero

Memory
2 x 8GB T-Force Xtreem ARGB 3600MHz CL14

Storage
250GB Samsung 850 EVO SATA SSD
960GB Kingston UV500 SATA SSD
1TB Kingston KC2500 PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe SSD
256GB Toshiba PCIe 3.0×4 NVMe SSD

Power Supply
Cooler Master V1200 Platinum

Monitor
BenQ EL2870U

GPU Driver
NVIDIA GeForce Graphics Drivers 465.89

Performance
Synthetic

The ROG Strix GeForce RTX 3090 OC Edition ranks as the fastest graphics card we have tested in Superposition, although by a very small margin.

It slides down a rung in 3DMark Time Spy, scoring less than the GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 3090 Gaming OC, while eking out a small win against the reference clocked TUF Gaming GeForce RTX 3090.

3DMark Port Royal tests the raytracing performance, and we see that the ROG Strix GeForce RTX 3090 OC Edition comes out on top again.
Gaming

The GeForce RTX 3090 GPU is an absolute beast at 4K, outperforming pretty much every card we have tested. Even with DXR enabled, it pretty much achieves above 60FPS in every game except for Metro Exodus and Watch Dogs Legion.

At 1440p, every game is now above 60FPS. Once DLSS is taken into account, all games are really playable here.

It’s impossible to recommend the ROG Strix GeForce RTX 3090 OC Edition for 1080p gaming, even if you have an excess of money. You will most probably be bottlenecked by your CPU at this resolution. Even with DXR enabled without the aid of DLSS, you will be well within the region of high refresh rate displays.
The difference between the ROG Strix GeForce RTX 3090 OC Edition and its TUF Gaming brethren ranges from 2% to 10% at 4K, which is pretty good if you think about it. But even at 10%, the actual difference in frame rate is just 9FPS in Shadow of the Tomb Raider, so the gap might not be as significant as it might seem. Not to mention that the ROG Strix GeForce RTX 3090 OC Edition was tested with an Intel Core i9-11900K overclocked to 5.1GHz, while the TUF Gaming GeForce RTX 3090 was tested with an Core i9-10900K at 5.1GHz.
Thermals

On average, the ROG Strix GeForce RTX 3090 OC Edition draws around 387W, with peaks of 390W. That’s a pretty significant increase over the reference 350W, which probably explains the higher thermals when compared against the TUF Gaming GeForce RTX 3090. It hit a peak of 70°C, with average temperatures of 68°C. For comparison, the TUF Gaming card’s peak was just 66°C.
Interestingly, the fans are also working harder, averaging a pretty audible 2118RPM, which hints at a less effective cooler here on the ROG Strix GeForce RTX 3090 OC Edition versus the TUF Gaming cards. Despite the higher power draw and thermals, the clocks are just marginally higher, averaging the same 1850MHz as the TUF Gaming GeForce RTX 3090 card, but with peaks of up to 1980MHz, which is 75MHz higher than reference. Not exactly inspiring with a 50W higher power draw. The ROG Strix GeForce RTX 3090 OC Edition supports 0dB mode, and the fans turn off at below 38°C for absolute silence.
Conclusion
Once again, there’s no reason to get the ROG Strix GeForce RTX 30 series, unless you really like the aesthetics of the card, or you just want to get a matching graphics card to go with the rest of your ROG setup. The cooler, while significantly beefier, underwhelms when it comes to doing its actual job: cooling the card.

While ASUS used to equip the ROG Strix cards with their second-best coolers — the best ones would be the coolers slapped on the uber-premium ROG series — it seems that the ROG Strix family has slipped a rung and now the TUF Gaming cards are where it’s at, at least in ASUS’ lineup. Quite a shame for the ROG Strix GeForce RTX 3090 OC Edition, especially when it costs an eye-watering RM10 150, to be honest.
Our thanks to SuperDaddy for purchasing the ROG Strix GeForce RTX 3090 OC Edition used in this review.
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Kingston FURY is Kingston’s new gaming memory and storage brand

You probably know that Kingston sold the HyperX brand to HP. Well, if you didn’t, now you do. While that only involved HyperX’s peripherals, I guess it was now confusing to have HyperX products from both Kingston and HP. Enter Kingston FURY.

This new brand replaces the Kingston HyperX branding for Kingston’s lineup of gaming-oriented SSD and RAM products.  As you guys probably know, Kingston already used the HyperX Fury name for quite some time, and we can’t have Kingston FURY Fury. So with this new branding, we will have new names for their product lineups as well.

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Kingston FURY Renegade – this appears to be the successor to the HyperX Predator lineup, with a focus on performance without sacrificing aesthetics. Expect to see kits in this lineup to bring up to DDR4-5333 speeds.
Kingston FURY Beast – the new HyperX Fury series, offering RAM kits in DDR3, DDR4 RGB and non-RGB with speeds of up to 3733MHz.
Kingston FURY Impact – the only brand that didn’t need to be renamed, the Kingston FURY Impact is their lineup of SO-DIMM gaming memory, ranging up to DDR4-3200.

Aside from the new name, not much will be different. It seems like Kingston will also be switching up the heatspreaders for their memory to reflect the new branding, but that’s pretty much it. You still get the same reliable, high-performance gaming memory from Kingston.
Kingston also revealed their plans to launch new DDR5 memory modules under the Kingston FURY brand in Q4 2021, which will coincide with the launch of the Alder Lake-S platform. Can’t wait to see what will they be bringing to the table then!
Pokdepinion: The FURY logo looks a bit too thick, but I guess it fits in with the recent Cyberpunk aesthetic every brand is going for.
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Upcoming PlayStation Hits Game Lineup Revealed

If you’re not familiar with PlayStation Hits, it is actually a series that provide world popular games that’s featured on the PS4 at great prices. The new line up will be released on 27th of June 2019, which is less than a week from now.

Included this time around is God of War III Remastered, Horizon Zero Dawn: Complete Edition, and also Nioh. You can get these games at just RM79 and they will come with a red banner on the packaging, allowing gamers to identify them easily for being on the PlayStation Hits list. The games will be available for purchase on both the PlayStation Store and also PlayStation authorized dealers.

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Pokdepinion: These are some pretty good titles (if you haven’t played them). I wished they’d add more titles to the list though.
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Redmi Note 7 to be available officially in Malaysia this 19th March 2019

The first Redmi device is finally going to be offered officially here in Malaysia. While we are just only getting the Redmi Note 7, the Redmi Note 7 Pro has already been launched in India. Whether we will be getting the Redmi Note 7 introduced in China with the 48MP camera or India’s Redmi Note 7 with just a 12MP shooter remains to be seen.

Regardless of the version, DirectD revealed that the official Malaysian Redmi Note 7 will be covered by an 18-month warranty, longer than the usual 12-month warranties we usually get with smartphones.

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We are also somewhat curious about the official pricing of the Redmi Note 7 here in Malaysia,  with the pricing for the China variant of the Redmi Note 7 starting from just RMB 999 (~RM606). The Indian version starts from Rs 9999 (~RM574), but that’s probably not nearly as interesting.

With Samsung’s Galaxy A30 and Galaxy A50 expected to feature pretty competitive pricing, Xiaomi would have to play their cards right to not have their position in the bang-for-buck scene usurped by Samsung.
Which variant do you think Xiaomi Malaysia will bring in to Malaysia, and how much do you think the Redmi Note 7 will cost? Let us know!
Pokdepinion: Hopefully we are getting the 48MP camera version!
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Razer Releases Deathadder V3 Pro Faker Edition And Wired Deathadder V3

Razer’s next collaboration features none other than the living legend of Esports himself: Lee Sanghyeok a.k.a. “Faker”.

Since the introduction of the Deathadder V3 Pro, Razer today has unveiled two more models, one of which features a personalized design courtesy of League of Legends esports icon – Faker. The Deathadders have been Faker’s favorite weapon-of-choice, winning him three world championships in 2013, 2015 and 2016 – an accolade only shared by one other player; and has brought the Unkillable Demon King many records throughout his esports career.

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This mouse will have all the best bits, just like its standard counterparts: Focus Pro 30,000 DPI optical sensor, Gen-3 optical switches, Hyperspeed wireless capabilities with optional 4000Hz polling rate through a separate dongle. All in all, the mouse tip the scales at just 63 grams.

On the other hand, Razer has also brought a wired version of the Deathadder, aptly named V3. It features the same specs as its wireless counterpart, with same sensors and switches; the key difference being 8000Hz polling rate thanks to wired connection, plus a slightly lighter chassis that weighs at just 59 grams.
Both models are now available worldwide in Razer.com, RazerStores and authorized resellers, with the Deathadder V3 Pro Faker Edition priced at RM849 whereas the wired Deathadder V3 is priced at RM349.
Pokdepinion: The design looks great! I’d like to give it a try at least.
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KYROL Internet Security Review

Greetings!! Ahh, before that I would like to wish happy eid mubarak to all my friends along with all you readers. Did you read my article about RM550 PC Upgrade for raya? If you have not, please feel free to read it after this. As usual SuperDaddy is still looking like a “healthy” zombie while Amilxtech became Bulldog faggot (just joke) in BF4 rampage and crowned the scoreboard, leaving me behind with over 28 kills.
So have you ever heard of KYROL Internet Security? I’ll assume you have not. Well it was same for me until last week when I got info about this. The company named as KYROL Security Labs is a Malaysian based company, established in early 2014 and ready to hit the market with their first internet security product for Windows operating system platform.
How does it perform? Well, we found out. Everyone has a chance to try the trial version of KYROL Internet Security which can be downloaded at www.kyrolsecuritylabs.com for 30 days. If you are interested to purchase a 1 year subscription, easily send a private message at KYROL’s official facebook page.

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The SRP for the KYROL IS is set at RM 89.90 for 1 user per year subscription. Currently KYROL Security Labs is giving promotion price at RM60. Note that we are not sure until when the promotion will last. With a total of 225.01MB installation file downloaded from the site, KYROL IS (Internet Security) system requirements are :
CPU : Any Intel or AMD x32 or x64 bit
Operating System : Windows XP, Windows Server 2003, Windows Vista, Windows 7, windows 8, Windows 2008 Server
Hard Disk Space : 200MB
INTERFACE
KYROL IS software interface is quite simple and straight forward. I found it very easy to get used to it. Highlighted 5 main menus from scan to logs, it really helps new user to get going with it.
At the bottom of main interface, you can monitor the infection statistic which differentiation into 3 groups – System, USB and from the Web. As for advanced options, you can find it at the setting page.

You can see more options through the setting page.
COMPARISON RESULT
We went through with some basic comparison tests and compared it with other internet security options like the AVAST internet security trial and AVG internet security trial. The first test competed in Boot Racer, here we tested all of the IS solutions and compared which one gave the best boot speed result to compare with each other.
As for the second and third test, I used the ProcessExplorer – a very good software that lets us seek any detail event in the system. For the last comparison test it was as simple as scanning the C:/ directory. This is important because nowadays 1TB and 2TB drives are very commonly used and IS scanning speed plays a major role in performing their tasks within timely manner.

Boot speed result for KYROL is very good it doesn’t effect PC startup and compete very well with other IS.

Detail process in ProcessExplorer shown that KYROL took 0.8% processor usage, 0.8% seems reasonable to me.

A huge different among the other competitor, KYROL used up 328MB memory RAM which is quite big even double than what AVAST did. But now commonly brand new shining PC come with at least 4GB of RAM so this will not be a problem at all. But still, looking at the available solutions out there, Kyrol IS needs to work on this.

Scanning speed test on C:/ directory, a mere 22GB total of files tested in the partition, KYROL IS took up to 19 minutes before completing the task.
DOES IT SECURE?
We ran a lot of tests – more than 20 I could say? But I will highlight some to keep this review page to not be a “long cat” page.
Simply we run EICAR virus test, yes we know all AV product has been trained to detect this file as a virus, but if the AV  fail to detect so we conclude that AV is useless and so KYROL pass the test.

Then we tested it with .zip EICAR test, as from EICAR site written that this virus can be proven to be a threat when we double click the .zip file but as we tested only the first .zip file detect as a threat after the double click. For the .zip2 until .zip4 file, we exactly successful extract the virus file and KYROL only detect the file as threat when me try to execute it.
Then we ran some exploit web test from WICAR. A good result when all the test is successfully detect by KYROL IS as threats.

CONCLUSION
After all the tests done, we conclude KYROL IS still needs improvement in terms of CPU and memory usage and oh not to forgot the scanning speed; that really needs to be fixed.
For the interface its really good and very straight forward. Other features in KYROL IS can be read from the silent unboxer blog which covers all the features. Some features really impressed me such as the firewall, which is really easy and good for parental control as easy as click the choice (remember to set administrator password to prevent changes after rules made).
Deep search revealed a process named kissvc.exe on the KYROL IS, we look up at the google where this process belongs to, and we found that this is Kingsoft Office process. For your information, Kingsoft is one the many vendors that use Bit Defender engine. We assume if KYROL IS is really based on Bit Defender engine then we should not worry much about the security as Bit Defender well known as number 1 anti malware product for 2014.
Despite responsive interface in KYROL IS they lack the language option. If they really want to dab into Malaysian market, they should offer multi language option including Bahasa Melayu, Bahasa Cina and Bahasa Tamil options and for the price, RM 60.00 for the SRP is the best they should offer.
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ASUS Zenfone 3 Laser review — needs more oomph

ASUS has been known to push out several models at one go, essentially filling up every niche in the market with their products. Along with the successful ASUS Zenfone 3, we have several other models including the super-sized ASUS Zenfone 3 Ultra as part of the whole line up of ASUS smartphones ranging throughout the price range. Today, we will be looking at the ASUS Zenfone 3 Laser, which continues on the legacy of the ASUS Zenfone 2 Laser. This variant is quite unnecessary now anyways since nearly every model in the ASUS Zenfone 3 family now feature laser autofocusing systems, but the pricing of the ASUS Zenfone 3 Laser might make it a compelling buy for those who do not want to spend extra on the standard ASUS Zenfone 3. Without further ado, let’s take a look at the packaging of the ASUS Zenfone 3 Laser.
Unboxing

The packaging of the ASUS Zenfone 3 Laser is decidedly less premium compared to the ASUS Zenfone 3. It reuses the tray-and-sleeve packaging the previous generation of Zenfones came in, but prints the highlighted specifications directly onto the sleeve instead of having windows in the sleeve to view the highlighted specifications on the tray itself.

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Sliding it out we see the ASUS Zenfone 3 Laser in a plastic wrapper. The packaging is compact with it being not much bigger than the device itself. Under the phone lies compartments where the bundled accessories lie.

Here are all that was inside the packaging. You will get a 5.2W charger, a microUSB cable, SIM tray ejector pin and some of the usual documentation. Look, I am not even expecting a fast charger at this price range, but I think a 10W charger isn’t too much to ask for? We didn’t get the SIM tray ejector pin with our review unit though.
Appearance

While I usually deplore devices with white bezels around the screens, I seem to quite like the look this time around for some reason. The display on the ASUS Zenfone 3 Laser looks as if it fills more of the front area compared to the Zenfone 3, but it is all an illusion as when you turn on the screen, you will notice black lines around the screen.

From the back, the ASUS Zenfone 3 Laser appears to be a nice slab of aluminium with curved sides. This is a definite step up from the extensive use of plastic throughout the Zenfone 2 family. The protruding camera is flanked by the laser focusing module on one side and the dual LED flash and RGB sensor on the other. Below the camera bump is the fingerprint sensor. I am glad that the one here features a sandblasted finish instead of the glossy one on the Zenfone 3. Two shiny antenna lines run through the top and bottom parts of the back, breaking the monotony of all that sandblasted silver aluminium.

Along the right edge are the volume rocker and power button, both of which feature ASUS’ signature “Zen” concentric circle pattern. They are also slightly angled towards the back, which actually makes it just that bit more intuitive to press. The SIM-cum-microSD tray is on the left edge.

You get the loudspeaker, microUSB connector and the primary microphone along the bottom edge. The speaker grille is done very nicely, with 20 fine perforations drilled into the lower edge of the ASUS Zenfone 3 Laser. If I were to nitpick, I would say I wished ASUS went with a similar grille for the microphone just for the symmetry. I also wish ASUS went with a Type-C port here, since they have already started packing USB Type-C ports into their higher end devices.

The top edge is home only to the 3.5mm jack and secondary microphone.
Specifications

CPU:
Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 (8 x A53 @ 1.4 GHz), Adreno 505 @ 450 MHz

RAM
4GB LPDDR3

Display:
5.5″, FHD (1080p) IPS display

Storage:
32GB internal (expandable with microSD up to 128GB)

Camera:
13MP f/2.0, EIS, laser AF, dual LED flash
8MP f/2.0, 84° wide angle, HDR front camera

OS:
Android 6.0 Marshmallow with ASUS ZenUI 3.0

SIM:
microSIM (dual SIM support, one nanoSIM slot doubles as microSD slot)

Battery:
3000 mAh (non-removable)

Performance

The overall performance of the ASUS Zenfone 3 Laser, as judged by Antutu Benchmark, is on the lower rungs of our performance ladder. It inches out the OPPO F1s and Honor 5X, but fails to best the Honor 5c which packed higher clocked cores, despite both devices sporting SoCs with 8 A53 cores. It is also quite a far cry from the ASUS Zenfone 3.

PCMark is yet another benchmark which tests the overall performance. Here the ASUS Zenfone 3 Laser ranks among the slowest device we have benchmarked.

Geekbench focuses on the CPU performance, where the ASUS Zenfone 3 Laser does quite poorly too due to its lower clocked cores in the Snapdragon 430 SoC.

GPU performance is also quite abysmal, with the Adreno 505 performing quite bad. However if you are looking for the best performance out there, a smartphone with the Snapdragon 430 shouldn’t even be in your shopping list.

Battery life is one of the ASUS Zenfone 3’s saving graces. It lasted more than a full day, with 5 hours 50 minutes on screen time over WiFi, with some obsessive use of Facebook, Messenger and Whatsapp, before dropping to 10%. I usually test smartphones until they are 15%, but try as I might, I could not hit 15% before I fell asleep the night before. I got it to 20%, but was too tired to go on, waking up in the morning to 10% after multiple hits on the snooze button of the alarm.
User Experience
Starting off with the SIM tray, the ASUS Zenfone 3 Laser features a hybrid dual SIM configuration. It will take a microSIM and a microSD/nanoSIM in its two slots. MicroSIM is slowly being phased out with the popularity of nanoSIMs, but I am sure there are some people who would be upgrading to the ASUS Zenfone 3 Laser with a microSIM and be glad that they do not need to get a new nanoSIM just to use their new phone.

Holding the ASUS Zenfone 3 Laser, I realized two things. The device is really quite light at 150 grams, but the curved back does improve my grip on the smooth metal, instilling a sense of confidence holding it. The two antenna lines are a little too deep set though, leaving some sort of a gutter that annoys me whenever I rub my finger across the back. ASUS already has the experience to polish antenna lines to a seamless finish with the metal, but they decided against it for the ASUS Zenfone 3 Laser for some reason.

The rear-mounted fingerprint scanner’s placement is quite well done, being around where I would naturally place my index finger. The performance left me wanting more though. While I am used to near-instantaneously waking up my smartphones by placing my finger on the fingerprint scanners, the ASUS Zenfone 3 Laser does exhibit a noticeable delay from the time I place my finger on the sensor till it wakes up.

ASUS has decided against on-screen buttons, instead opting for their classic capacitive keys. ASUS has yet again forgot to throw in some backlighting for them, but I got used to their positions really quickly. However if you are coming from a device that had inverted back and multitasking buttons, then you might need to take some time to get used to the ASUS Zenfone 3 Laser. The volume rocker and power button are not really tactile, being rather quiet. I wouldn’t say they are mushy though, they are very responsive, but just not clicky enough for my liking.

Android 6.0 Marshmallow with ZenUI 3.0 is ASUS’ answer to every other manufacturer’s custom take on Android, and I would say that it is a pretty good one. While I still personally love HTC Sense the most, ZenUI 3.0 is a close second. Heck, ASUS even allows you to choose whether you want an app drawer or not, unlike the Chinese manufacturers who force their opinion of how Android should look like down your throat.
A common complaint about previous iterations of ZenUI was that it came with loads of bloatware. ASUS has listened to their fans, and the ASUS Zenfone 3 Laser does not come with nearly as many bloatware apps, and all of them can easily be uninstalled. There are still quite a few of ASUS’ in-house apps built-in that can’t be uninstalled though.
There is however less redundant apps than some manufacturers install into their devices, with ASUS not including their own email, calendar and music player apps, but using the default Google ones. They still included both their own Gallery app along with Photos though. Overall, the experience of using the ASUS Zenfone 3 Laser was marred by moments of hesitation here and there when browsing the Internet with Chrome and app switching rabidly, but they are far and few in between.

The rear camera should be the highlight of the ASUS Zenfone 3 Laser, considering it gets its name from the laser autofocusing system it features. With that said, it does feature a slightly weaker camera than that in the standard ASUS Zenfone 3. It packs a Sony-made 13 MP sensor behind a f/2.0 lens. It still comes with the rest of the goodies like the RGB sensor, dual LED flash, deep trench isolation (DTI) on the sensor, real-time HDR and even Super Resolution mode for 52MP shots.
However, it does lose out on OIS and TriTech AF, instead going for a lesser EIS solution. Focusing is also handled by the conventional contrast detection autofocus (CDAF) system and the laser autofocusing system, not getting the phase detection autofocus which was a part of the TriTech AF technology that the higher end Zenfone 3s feature. ASUS still claims autofocus acquisition in 0.03 seconds with the ASUS Zenfone 3 Laser, just like the standard ASUS Zenfone 3, but in my experience, the former was actually quite a bit slower. The front camera is a 8MP one, shared with most of the ASUS Zenfone 3 family, and also offers a massive upgrade in terms of image quality over the previous generation’s 5MP cameras.

While the hardware vary, the camera UI is shared across most of ASUS’ recent devices. That means you get a very user friendly interface, with a myriad of modes to further expand your photographic ambitions. There is a full-fledged manual mode, HDR Pro when the real-time HDR is not enough, ASUS’ signature Low Light mode and many more modes to help you take the perfect shot. There is even a nifty QR code scanner built into the camera! Selfie fans can also take advantage of the Beautification mode with various options to turn your selfie into an Instagram-worthy one.

The 13MP camera is a far cry from the ASUS Zenfone 2’s cameras. Despite sporting a similar resolution, the quality of the images are definitely much improved. ISO performance is much better, while the multitude of features added such as real-time HDR and RGB color correction sensor really gives it an edge over the previous generation. Images produced out of the ASUS Zenfone 3 Laser is very good, but the lesser performance available does mean that shots taken with the HDR Pro and Super Resolution modes will take a few seconds to process. The results of the HDR Pro mode is definitely worth waiting for though, with great dynamic range without losing contrast, which the real-time HDR mode has a tendency to. Check out full-sized samples on Flickr if you want to take a closer look at the camera performance of the ASUS Zenfone 3 Laser.

I am glad that ASUS didn’t cheap out on a proper display, and the ASUS Zenfone 3 Laser comes with a great 5.5″ 1080p IPS display, under a 2.5D curved Gorilla Glass panel. Viewing angles are wide, colors are vivid, text are sharp. Needless to say, I have zero complaints about the display here.
Sound is courtesy of the single 5-magnet speaker on the bottom edge of the ASUS Zenfone 3 Laser. It can go pretty loud, with some bass that you can actually feel. There is an outdoor mode too which widens the soundstage and also overall loudness, but sacrifices the lower frequencies.

Connecting my pair of Mi In-ear Pro earphones, there is a slight overemphasis on bass using the default Smart and Music modes, but you can always customize the sound to your liking with the AudioWizard app. There is a simplified slider system to boost bass or treble tones, or you can go for a 5-band equalizer for more control. Also worth noting is that unlike most other smartphones that only allow audio customization with headphones connected, ASUS allows you to customize the loudspeaker’s output via AudioWizard as well.
Conclusion
Well, the ASUS Zenfone 3 Laser is a decent device. That much we know. But do I recommend it? In all honesty, it is quite a difficult device to recommend. The ASUS Zenfone 3 5.2″ can actually be gotten for around RM1159 on Lazada now, but the ASUS Zenfone 3 Laser is priced at RM999 at almost every online retailer I have checked, with the cheapest I have found is RM929. For a difference of RM160, I would definitely get the 5.2″ ASUS Zenfone 3 without a moment’s hesitation. Beefier performance, a better camera and an overall more premium design is definitely in the ASUS Zenfone 3 ZE520KL’s favor. In other words, the ASUS Zenfone 3 Laser fails to have an actual selling point to tilt the scales in its favor. It’s camera performance is also weaker than the ASUS Zenfone 3, despite carrying the Laser moniker which draws attention to the camera system. However, if your budget is limited to RM1000 and not a ringgit more, then the ASUS Zenfone 3 Laser is a good device for your money. For that, we believe it is worthy of a Bronze Pokdeward.

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Nubia Z17 Mini is Now Up for Pre-Order! – RM500 worth of freebies for early birds

Early bird gets the worm

Nubia Malaysia has just released their latest device, the Nubia Z17 Mini for pre-order here in Malaysia. The device was first unveiled in China back in April this year. The Nubia Z17 Mini comes with a dual lens camera setup with both cameras using 13MP Sony lenses, one captures monochrome and the other captures colour. Under the hood the Nubia Z17 Mini is equipped with a 64-bit, octa core Snapdragon 653 processor with 6GB RAM and 128GB internal memory.
Check out the complete specs of the Nubia Z17 Mini right here:

CPU:
Qualcomm Snapdragon MSM8976 (653) Octa-Core 64 bit

GPU
Adreno 510

RAM
6GB

Display:
5.2″ 1080×1280 full HD LTPS IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, 16M colours

Storage:
128GB internal (expandable with microSD up to 200GB)

Camera:
Dual Sony 13 MP, f/2.2, phase detection autofocus, dual-LED flash
16 MP, f/2.0 front camera

OS:

Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow with Nubia UI 4.0

Connectivity:
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth 4.1, A2DP, LE

SIM:
microSIM (dual SIM support)

Battery:
Non-removable Li-Ion 2950 mAh battery

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Those who pre-ordered will get a tempered glass type of screen protector for your device together with a premium leather protective case. All of these are worth RM199!
That’s not all. Nubia is also throwing in a little something extra for those who pre-order the Nubia Z17 Mini, Nubia Smartphone Protection Plan which includes protection for your device’s broken screen, water damage and total damage that’s worth a cool RM299! Of course these come with your standard terms and conditions.

This promo package (worth RM500!) is complementary when you purchase the device which is currently retailing at RM1,699 (including GST). However, if you purchase the Nubia Z17 Mini during this pre-order period you can purchase the device for RM100 less. It is available only available in blue at the moment which you can purchase either at Nubia Malaysia’s official store, local e-commerce partners Lazada, Shopee, 11street, DirectD or Nubia Malaysia’s official dealers across the country.
Be quick though, as this promotion is only valid for the first 100 customers who pre-ordered the Nubia Z17 Mini. The pre-order period starts now until August 31st and your device will be shipped or ready for collection from September 4th onwards.
Pokdepinion: I think this is a very good deal and the specs on this device isn’t too shabby. Grab em quickly before it’s all gone!
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Samsung Unveil New Galaxy A7 — Sports A Triple Rear Camera

Samsung Malaysia today has announce their latest device from the Galaxy A series, the Samsung Galaxy A7 which is set for a October 2018 release.
Samsung Galaxy A7
On the front of the camera, it offers a 24MP camera that comes with an adjustable LED flash. With its Selfie Focus, you can take bokeh effect selfies as well as mimic professional studio lighting with its Pro Lighting Mode. Add a personal touch and express yourself with AR emojis (there’s also filter to add to that).
Coming in with a 6-inch Super AMOLED display, the Galaxy A7 comes with Samsung signature Infinity Display. The phone also supports Dolby Atmos, giving one of the best immersive sound experience.

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Interestingly, they’ve decided to put the phone’s fingerprint sensor at the right side of the device and the phone features a premium glass design at the back.
On the back, it comes with a triple-camera setup; 24MP+8MP(Ultra wide)+5MP(Depth). Other than that, specifications include an unspecified Octa Core 2.2GHz chipset, 4GB RAM coupled with 128GB of internal storage, a 3300mAh battery under the hood, and Android 8.1 Oreo.
Other than that, it comes with your usual Bixby, Samsung Pay, and Samsung Health features.
The phone is set for a October 2018 launch but there’s no confirmation on the pricing as of yet.
Pokdepinion: Looks interesting enough, but I wonder how much it will cost when it comes out.
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Razer Cynosa Chroma membrane keyboard review; the Chroma showboat (showboard?)

Introduction

We have here the Razer Cynosa Chroma, a membrane keyboard in an age where mechanical keyboards are getting cheaper and cheaper. Razer calls the keys soft cushioned gaming keys but lets call it what it is. It isn’t even a mem-chanical keyboard like the Razer Ornata Chroma. Are membrane keyboards still relevant in 2017, even if it comes with Chroma illumination?
Unboxing

The packaging highlights the individual backlit keys which is really quite unique for a membrane keyboard. Over on the back we see Razer highlight the soft cushioned touch and spill-proofing.

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The Razer Cynosa Chroma comes with very a very minimal package. You only get the keyboard and a user manual. Pretty much all you need anyway since the Razer Cynosa Chroma doesn’t have removable keycaps.
Appearance

The bezels on these are quite substantial, taking up more space than necessary. As we move towards shrinking the bezels on everything, I do not see why Razer didn’t do the same to the Razer Cynosa Chroma. But oh, there is a Razer emblem on a glossy patch in the center of the lower bezel!

The keycaps here are laser etched with a UV coating. Durability will be better than non-UV coated keycaps but they will still wear out. Doubleshot keycaps would have been preferable but few manufacturers ever bundle their keyboards with them, especially not with entry-level membrane keyboards.

Unlike it’s footprint, the side profile is quite slim. The casing is thin enough, while the keys are shorter than your average mechanical keyboard’s.

Under the keyboard are 5 very wide grippy pads which are always nice to find. Two-staged feet allows for a more personalized tilt. The little holes you see near the bottom edge of the keyboard are drainage for the spill-proofing feature of this keyboard. And yes, the sticker is facing the wrong way for some reason.

The cable exits the top of the keyboard from an inset part that is made of glossy plastic. It looks great but the cable doesn’t impress with its rubber coat. There’s an easy-to-lose cap over the dark nickel-plated connector for extra protection against oxidation.
Specifications

Body material
Plastic

Keycap
Laser etched UV coated keycaps

USB report rate
1000 Hz Ultrapolling

Switch type
Membrane

KRO
10KRO

Anti-ghosting
Yes

Microprocessor
N/A

Cable
1.8m rubber coated, non-detachable, dark nickel-plated connector

Weight
950 g

Included accessories
User guide

User Experience
Like any keyboard, it works as soon as you plug the connector into your any free USB port. It instantly lit up and triggered the automatic download of the Razer Synapse 3 drivers to take full advantage of it.

With the drivers automatically downloaded and installed, you are allowed access to Razer’s slew of software features. You can remap any key but the Windows key and Fn key, record and program macros and of course, play around with Razer Chroma. Unlike the Razer Lancehead, there is no onboard storage here.

Razer allows you to record your macros and assign macros right from the keyboard itself, a feature also accessible from Razer Synapse 3. Really nice to have easy access to the macro function, for those who use it. Just press Fn + F9, tap the keys you want recorded to your macro, press Fn + F9 again and then press the key you want to assign it to. Easy as 1-2-3. Fn+F10 triggers the Gaming Mode which disables certain keys to prevent you being accidentally kicked out to the desktop. Fn+F11 and Fn+F12 adjust the illumination brightness. There are also multimedia keys on the F1-F3 and F5-F7 keys.

Now let’s take a look at the Chroma lighting effects. Unlike most membrane keyboards, you get per-key illumination here which really looks quite awesome. The lighting is more diffuse than what you would expect from an RGB mechanical keyboard, but that exact diffuseness makes it look even better.

The typing experience on these keys isn’t exactly the best. The keys are rather stiff, while performing exactly like most good membrane keyboards, offering a smooth but mushy keystroke. There is less wobble than your average membrane keyboard though. You have to bottom out the keys for them to register, something which you won’t need to do with a mechanical keyboard. If you are coming from a mechanical keyboard, it can feel a little more tiring typing on the Razer Cynosa Chroma for extended periods. They are quieter than your average mechanical keyboard thanks to the rubber membrane beneath the keys.

Gamers will be able to take advantage of the 10-key rollover, which is coincidentally the number of fingers you have. I tried pressing on the WASD cluster along with the number keys and space bar, and every keypress was registered correctly. I believe most gamers should be well served by this keyboard. There is also anti-ghosting to prevent ghosts from helping you actuate keys. Just kidding. But there is anti-ghosting in the event you somehow exceed the 10KRO limit. You can actually exceed the 10KRO limit as long as you aren’t pressing keys on the same matrix, but Razer only guarantees 10 simultaneous keypresses to properly actuate.

The keycaps are fixed here on the Razer Cynosa Chroma, so you won’t get the opportunity to remove the keycaps to try out third party keycaps. Not like you can easily find replacement sets anyway considering that it features a non-standard bottom row. The UV coating collects oils from your fingertips, looking quite ugly after a few days of use. They aren’t easy to wipe off too. Another gripe I have with the keycaps is what goes under them. Imagine after a few months of use, your dead skin cells, hairs, crumbs and things I would rather not imagine gets collected under the keycaps. There really is no easy way to really clean them out. Hmm.
Conclusion

Is the Razer Cynosa Chroma a good keyboard? Membrane keyboards’ main attraction is that they are usually affordable, and this here doesn’t really count as affordable in my book with its RM299 price tag on the Razer Store. If you are coming from a membrane keyboard, this should make a decent upgrade for you. Keypresses are solid, and while I didn’t test the spill-proofing feature, it should work if you do not spill a whole liter of Mountain Dew on it. Razer Chroma is amazing as far as RGB lighting goes. And per-key lighting on a membrane keyboard? I didn’t even know that was possible. It is a great RGB membrane keyboard, I give it that, but even the best membrane keyboards pale in comparison to an average mechanical keyboard in many ways.  If you are considering this after using an entry-level mechanical keyboard? Only if you really want to sync the Chroma effects with your mouse/mousepad but can’t afford the Blackwidow Chroma.
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LEAGOO Elite 5 is now officially available in Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR, September 4, 2015 – LEAGOO Malaysia has announced their latest Elite 5 smartphone model for Malaysian market today. With a massive 4,000 mAh battery and an interesting price tag, this device will definitely grab its spot in the limelight. It is worth mentioning that the device is a 4G LTE enabled smartphone with Dual SIM (Dual 4G standby).

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This affordable device boasts 400 hours of standby time, 22 hours of talk time and 12 hours of video playback time. It is equipped with a reverse charging ability where it can be used as a power bank. It isn’t just the size of the battery that gives this phone a longer battery life as the Elite 5 apparently comes with a Flash Charge technology which is able to boost the battery percentage up to 45% with just 30 minutes of charging and a full charge takes about just 1.5 hours.

The LEAGOO Elite 5 comes with a 64-bit 1.0GHz Quad Core processor which is said to have an ultra-responsive mobile performance and low power consumption. Coupled with 2GB of RAM, the performance is butter smooth with no hiccups and lags.

Its latest LEAGOO OS is built on top of Android 5.1 Lollipop operating system which provides more features and security to its users.

The phone has a curved design on its top and bottom with a polycarbonate back that prevent accidental slips from user’s hand. The phone is made of high strength aluminum titanium alloy which makes the phone more exquisite in appearance. It feels pretty smooth and luxurious with its solid design and a premium-like feel when using it.

Elite 5 has a large 16GB internal storage with an option of expandable storage up to 64GB for hoarding movies, games and photos. Keeping in line with the move towards larger screens, the Elite 5 comes with a 5.5-inch HD display (1280*720) resulting in a pixel-per-inch density of 267.

Everything looks sharp to the eyes as pictures are beautiful with vibrant colours. Due to its large screen size and resolution, it makes web browsing, viewing media and playing games much more enjoyable on this device.

In term of its camera, the Elite 5 comes at 13MP SONY lens rear shooter with F2.2 Aperture to ensure the imaging quality is top notch. The front shooter comes with a 8MP SONY lens which takes good photos as the high resolution is an advantage for selfie’ lovers. Fast imaging, real color restoring in HD, as well as multi-perspective and Panorama mode can be used to enhance the user’s photography experience.

Elite 5 comes with an Universal Infrared Remote Control Function which can be used to control your home appliances such as Television, Air-Conditioner, DVD player, Fan, Projector and others. The accuracy rate is over 99% as it comes with a huge infrared library with over 800 manufacturers more than 20,000 products models. It even works without depending on internet.

The Elite 5 comes in a number of snazzy colors such as white, black and yellow. The RRP of LEAGOO Elite 5 is RM699 inclusive GST and will be officially available for purchase starting today at LEAGOO authorized dealers nationwide.

Pokdepinion : The display comes with 720p is actually okay for normal usage plus it’s using and IPS panel. For normal usage I think this phone is sufficient but just curious about the processor performance. Can it run Crysis? Price wise, I think what make it RM699 RRP is because the aluminium body, and the sensor used on both rear and front cameras.

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ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX425) Review — a truly refined machine but not without its quirks

The ASUS ZenBook series is one of ASUS’ most prolific lineup, with it debuting a number of impressive innovations. Previously we had the ASUS ErgoLift and also the ASUS ScreenPad Plus technologies appearing first in the ASUS ZenBook series before trickling down to ASUS’ other laptop lineups, so let’s see what do we have here with the ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX425) which is the latest iteration of ASUS’ esteemed ultraportable lineups.
Unboxing

Packaging wise, the ASUS ZenBook 14 comes in a slightly more premium box, with the ASUS ZenBook branding emblazoned onto the front in gold onto a silver background. The size is pretty standard for ASUS’ laptop packaging, so nothing too special here.

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On the inside, you will find the laptop, the power adapter, the usual documentation and also a USB-C to 3.5mm adapter. There’s even a nice soft fabric sleeve included in the box too.
Appearance

As customary of ASUS’ Zenbook series, you get a concentric circle pattern on the lid. The offset logo gives the ASUS ZenBook 14 a more dynamic look, and the offset also affects the concentric circles’ center. I do think that the offset logo looks better than the centered one, but that might just be me.

A very angular bottom panel gives rise to a sleek, no frills design. There’s a narrow intake vent along the back to allow the cooling system to breathe. Instead of the usual long slits with a mesh behind it, ASUS went with an array of tiny holes instead. Similar perforations are found serving as the speaker grilles, which are also located on the bottom here.

Our laptop comes in Pine Grey which does imply that it should sport some greenish-blue hues. The palm rests are clearly quite bluish, and the keyboard is very visibly gray. I guess that counts? The bezels around the displays are really thin, and ASUS threw in both their ASUS NumberPad and ASUS ErgoLift technologies into the ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX425), as you might have noticed. Overall, it’s just a very sleek machine with an original design, unlike many of the ASUS ZenBook 14’s peers which seem to take pride in borrowing from the designs of other laptop makers and calling it their own.

One thing that avid ASUS users might realize is the rather subtle ErgoLift hinge. Instead of raising it clear off the table, the ASUS ZenBook 14 goes for a lesser angle, although I do think that it is sufficient to improve typing experience, audio and also cooling, all of which we will check out in a bit.
ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX425) Specifications

CPU
Intel Core i7-1065G7 @ 1.3 GHz (up to 3.9GHz Boost), 4C/8T, 15W TDP, 10nm

RAM
8GB LPDDR4X-3200, dual-channel (on-board)

GPU
Intel Iris Plus Graphics (64EU @ up to 1.1GHz)

Storage
512GB Intel 660p 3.0 x4 NVMe SSD

Software
Microsoft Windows 10 Home
Office Home & Student 2019
Intel Graphics Command Center
MyASUS
AudioWizard
McAfee Personal Security

Connectivity
Intel WiFi 6 AX201 (2×2 WiFi 6 up to 2.4Gbps)
Bluetooth 5.0
2 x USB-C (Thunderbolt 3, USB-PD charging)
1 x USB 3.0
1 x microSD card reader

Display
14″ FHD (1080p) IPS panel, Innolux N140HCE-EN2, 300-nit brightness, 90% screen-to-body ratio
HDMI 2.0 (up to [email protected] Hz)

Audio
Stereo speakers, certified by Harman-Kardon
USB-C DAC included
Array microphone

Power
65W power adapter, USB-PD support
67 WHr Li-Po battery

Dimensions
319 x 208 x 13.9 mm

Weight
1.13 kg

Performance

As usual, we will start off with the storage performance test. The ASUS ZenBook 14’s Intel 660p is not the fastest in the market, but it should suffice for most users. I m not sure why didn’t ASUS decide to include a faster drive like a Samsung PM981a, considering the relatively premium price segment that the ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX425) occupies.

The ASUS ZenBook 14’s Ice Lake processor does deliver impressive performance gains over the Intel Core i7-10510U. In fact it delivers a rather competitive score versus the 6C/12T Intel Core i7-10710U too, although it does appear that the specific implementation we tested may not have allowed the six cores to really shine.

As you might have expected, the Ice Lake processors’ Gen11 GPU does deliver a nice performance bump, but it is still quite a far cry from what the latest AMD Ryzen 4000 processors can deliver with their integrated graphics.

Similarly significant gains are seen in Superposition too. Here it’s much close to the HONOR MagicBook 14’s AMD Ryzen 5 3500U, which means that you should be able to squeeze out some DOTA 2 and CS:GO at the lowest graphics settings out of the ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX425) in a pinch.

As observed in the CPU and GPU benchmarks, the overall performance of the ASUS ZenBook 14 is pretty good. And it should easily tackle any task that you can practically expect an ultraportable to handle.

Battery life is really good too, although it is worth noting that all the laptops we are comparing it against have smaller batteries. This combination of a large battery with LPDDR4X memory and a relatively efficient 10nm processor seems to be quite effective at providing long battery life.
However I do think that ASUS didn’t make full use of the LPDDR4X memory, unlike their approach with the ASUS ExpertBook B9 which saw the RAM clock down during idle, which resulted in some serious battery life gains. I am not sure if this is a limitation of the Ice Lake architecture or just that ASUS didn’t implement it. I am leaning towards the latter.

The cooling of the ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX425) is adequate, although the initial boost which sees the Core i7-1065G7 pull 38W resulted in the CPU hitting 97°C, before the power limit dropped to 25W and gradually tapering off to around 17W. The ASUS ZenBook 14’s cooling is more than adequate for a 15W processor, with thermals hovering around 62°C in Realbench once it runs out of boost. Clocks are quite abysmal at that point though, hovering at around 1.1GHz.
User Experience
The all-aluminium build of the ASUS ZenBook 14 does lend itself well to a solid feeling device. Overall it will be an excellent addition to your kit with it being so light and compact. Another thing that I really liked was how little effort it took to open the laptop, with the ASUS ZenBook 14 sporting a light but relatively sturdy hinge. Moving it around when it is opened will more often than not cause the hinge to open to its widest, which is probably a side effect of the light hinge design.

Taking a look at the screen on the ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX425), I must say that I am quite impressed. You get slim bezels all around and yet they managed to cram in a webcam and an IR facial recognition camera above the display. Color accuracy is also amazing with an average Delta E figure of 0.46. It does come with a rather cold 8356K white point out of the box though, but that can easily be corrected.
          sRGB: 96.7% coverage, 99.7% volume            Adobe RGB: 67.5% coverage, 68.7% volume            DCI-P3: 70.2% coverage, 70.6% volume
Gamut coverage and volume figures are pretty standard for the premium ultraportable laptop segment, with close to 100% sRGB gamut coverage and understandably lower coverage for DCI-P3 and Adobe RGB gamuts. It’s still sufficient for some content creation though, if you are okay with just 8GB of RAM.

Of course, content creation isn’t limited to RAM-intensive multimedia editing. If you are into some light image editing, then the ASUS ZenBook 14 is more than up to the task. In fact I do think that the ASUS ZenBook 14 is quite a great laptop for our use, as the keyboard is really a joy to type on. There’s just the right amount of travel and tactility, and the keys are also very well-spaced out, which is always nice to find on an ultraportable.
Overall, I enjoyed the typing experience on the ASUS ZenBook 14. The layout is also quite close to a standard keyboard with the main keys being where they are supposed to be, and only the cluster that’s usually found above the arrow keys on a regular keyboard moved around a bit. That does take some getting used to, but nothing out of the ordinary. Some might find the power button being a part of the keyboard an annoyance, but to be honest it wasn’t really an issue during my use of the laptop.

The trackpad on the ASUS ZenBook 14 is also quite noteworthy, as it is very precise and smooth to glide your finger on. On top of being an excellent example of a trackpad, ASUS also packed in the NumberPad feature here, giving the ASUS ZenBook 14 an easier method of number entry than even my TKL keyboard can offer. I do wish there was some haptic feedback to the “keypresses” on the NumberPad, as it was a bit jarring to tap on them and not feel any feedback at all. Precision is all well and good, and there’s even two levels of brightness in addition to being able to summon the Calculator app by swiping on the triangle-like icon on the upper left corner of the trackpad.

In case you didn’t realize, there’s no fingerprint scanner anywhere to be found on the ASUS ZenBook 14. That’s because ASUS decided that the IR facial recognition camera suffices when it comes to security. While I don’t have a twin to test it out, it did recognize me a lot faster and a lot more reliably than my prior experiences with Windows Hello, so I guess that either ASUS got the hardware right or Microsoft got the software right. Regardless, I am a happy camper.
          MyASUS            MyASUS: Settings          MyASUS: Driver Updates              AudioWizard            Link to MyASUS
While we are talking about the software, the ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX425) comes with AudioWizard and MyASUS, which allow you to tune up the audio and display to your preference, respectively. The latter is also home to a few more settings and features too, like a simple battery management tool and also driver updates. A relatively new addition to MyASUS is of course Link to MyASUS, which lets you mirror your smartphone to your laptop, or even turn your Android device into a second display, wirelessly. Pretty cool, huh?

Well if you aren’t into wireless displays, the ASUS ZenBook 14 does come with one full-sized HDMI port. There are also two Thunderbolt 3 ports which will allow the addition of multiple displays to the ASUS ZenBook 14, as long as you have the appropriate hardware. For those of you who don’t fancy carrying dongles around, ASUS also included a standard USB 3.0 port on the right side of the laptop, along with a microSD card slot.

I do wish it was a full-sized SD card slot, but ASUS’ rationale for the smaller slot was that action cams and drones are more popular than standard cameras today, and those use microSD cards instead of SD cards. What you do need a dongle for is the 3.5mm jack. The legacy audio port was apparently too bulky to fit into the ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX425)’s svelte 13.9mm profile, so instead of cramming one into the side of the laptop, ASUS gives you a nice USB-C DAC.

It is powered by some ESS SABRE hardware and is apparently Hi-Res Audio certified, but it only goes up to 24-bit 96kHz, instead of 192kHz that’s more common nowadays. Another issue with it is that AudioWizard doesn’t work with the dongle, so you can’t adjust the sound profile to your preference if you use the dongle.
Besides that, it works pretty well, and also thankfully supports microphone input to allow you to use your headsets with the ASUS ZenBook 14 for conference calls. It appears to be fully capable of powering my Cooler Master MH752, which while aren’t all that difficult to drive, can easily illustrate the difference between DACs that have enough power, and those that don’t. The speakers on the underside of the laptop are rather weak when it comes to volume, despite sounding quite good, so you will find headphones to be quite important if you want to enjoy your music or movies.
Conclusion

ASUS is asking for RM4699 for the ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX425), which is pretty reasonable for all the hardware they crammed into the machine. The battery life is good, the screen is great, keyboard is excellent and the trackpad is just exemplary. In a nutshell, it’s one fine ultraportable laptop. We can see that ASUS did put all of their knowledge into making it thinner, lighter and nicer to use, although the loss of the headphone jack is just absolutely uncalled for.
It offers sufficient performance for most tasks with the Intel Core i7-1065G7, although I do wish that it came with 16GB of RAM instead, as 8GB can be quite limiting even when it comes to relatively basic multi-tasking. I do think that would have made the ASUS ZenBook 14 much more desirable. So yeah, it’s very near perfection, but somehow ASUS just manages to fall short.

Our thanks to ASUS Malaysia for sending us the ASUS ZenBook 14 for review.
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Celcom Offers A Buy-1-Free-1 Promo For HUAWEI P30

On the lookout for getting a phone for yourself or even someone you know as well? Well Celcom is having a special promo where you can buy a HUAWEI P30 and get another unit absolutely for free.
If you’re interested in the deal, you can simply follow the steps below:

Visit your nearest bluecube and sign up with Celcom Mobile Platinum Plus for 24 months and get 100GB Internet at RM188/month
Add 1 Family line for RM48/month and enjoy free 100GB shareable Video Walla, unlimited calls and social
Buy Your first HUAWEI P30 at the price of RM1,999
Get a second HUAWEI P30 for free instantly

The promo is available at all bluecube outlets in the country as well as Celcom Xclusive-partner dealers in Malaysia. New and existing customers can subscribe to the plan. You can check out the Celcom website right here to learn more on the promo.

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If you wish to learn more on the HUAWEI P30, you can check out our full hands-on review right here.
Pokdepinion: Seems like a decent offer, if you’re a long term Celcom user though..
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AMD Ryzen 5 Desktop CPU released worldwide – Ryze of the market’s highest-performing 6-Core Processor

Following the land of the AMD Ryzen 7 CPU recently, combined with our recent announcement of the R5 CPUs, AMD is has finally lifted the veil off all four models of its new high-performance AMD Ryzen 5 dekstop processors. The AMD Ryzen 5 processors deliver immersive experiences with up to 87% more performance when comparing the AMD Ryzen 5 1600X with Intel’s flagship Core i5 Kaby Lake CPU – the 7600K.
The AMD Ryzen 5 features AMD SenseMI Technology that includes intelligent “learning” capabilities allowing it to customize the performance based on your applications.
AMD Ryzen is a proven game-changer, ultimately bringing innovation and competition back across PC market segments, and we are excited to introduce the next tier of AMD Ryzen processors to the market today. AMD Ryzen 5 revitalizes the mid-section of the desktop market, offering consumers excellent pricing while providing a smooth and impressive overall experience, whether for high-performance gaming or demanding applications. Jim Anderson, Senior Vice President and General Manager of Computing and Graphics Group
Available Models
There are two 6-cores and two 4-cores AMD Ryzen 5 models available beginning today, all featuring AMD simultaneous multi-threading (SMT) technology. All of them support the new AM4 infrastructure, and most motherboard designs have already incorporated it.

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Model
Cores
Threads
Base Clock (GHz)
Boost Clock (GHz)
XFR Clock (GHz)
Included Cooler
TDP (W)
Price (USD)

1600X
6
12
3.6
4.0
4.1
N/A
95
$249

1600
6
12
3.2
3.6
3.7
Wraith Spire
65
$219

1500X
4
8
3.5
4.0
3.9
Wraith Spire
65
$189

1400
4
8
3.2
4.0
3.45
Wraith Stealth
65
$169

The AMD Ryzen 5 1600X and 1600 models are designed for smooth gaming and streaming, delivering true workstation-class performance in a new market segment. Both of these are the highest-performing and lowest power 6-core desktop processors with 12 threads delivering advantage in multi-core processing capabilities in its price level.
The AMD Ryzen 5 1500X and 1400 are designed for performance gaming and processing featuring 4-cores with 8 threads and AMD SenseMI Technology. To deliver the best experience, the 1500X features up to 200MHz of XFR (Extended Frequency Range) when used with superior cooling setting it as on of the largest extended frequency range seen on an AMD Ryzen processor so far.
Perfect for Streamers
With the steady rise of eSports, expecting to reach $1 billion in revenue by 2019, broadcasting game footage has become a major trend, and with certain games being CPU-intensive, simultaneous gaming and streaming is acknowledged to require multi-threaded CPU design. For these gamers category, the AMD Ryzen 5 1600X processor with 6 cores and 12 threads offer a highly accessible solution for high-quality [email protected] with 3500Kbps game streaming.
Availability
All four AMD Ryzen 5 models are available beginning today at retailers around the world. All processors support the AM4 infrastructure which is already available among most brands like ASUS, MSI, AsRock, Gigabyte and Biostar which utilize the X370, B350 and A320 chipsets. With the release of AMD Ryzen 5 processors, AMD motherboard partners are also highlighting the A320 chipset-based motherboards, specifically addressing the needs of mainstream PC gaming customers looking for feature-rich, robust and affordable platform for gaming.
Pokdepinion: AMD is on a roll with the Ryzen family, and now they are targeting Intel’s lower end products. If you give me a choice of 6 core/12 thread vs 4 core/8 thread, for the same amount of money (or less), you know which one I will choose ;)
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Here’s an April Fool’s prank that MacBook users wish was real

One of the biggest problem about the MacBooks is their surprising lack of ports, both in quantity and also variety. While Apple are probably thinking far ahead of a future where USB-C accessories are as ubiquitous as USB-A ports are today, that day isn’t here yet. Well, this April Fool’s prank that you guys out there probably wish was real.
As an upgrade upon its HyperDrive Ultimate Hub, the HyperDrive Ultimate Ultimate Hub takes it to the limits with a total of 40 ports. There’s even Firewire, Parallel, Serial, PS/2, RCA connectors and even a floppy disk drive if you don’t get the hint that it’s a joke.

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In addition to the numerous I/O, the HyperDrive Ultimate Ultimate Hub comes with a 27000 mAh battery pack and also a space heater to ensure that you can keep powering through even when you are working in chilly environments. HYPER is currently running a sale on it though for just $99.99, but there is currently a waitlist which will probably stretch on… forever.

Now the question this HyperDrive Ultimate Ultimate Hub begs is… If there’s enough demand, will HYPER actually make a few of these? Sans the space heater and floppy disk drive, of course. Or do people actually still use those fancy squares I use as coasters?
Pokdepinion: Now if the HyperDrive Ultimate Ultimate Hub comes with a good DAC inside, I would get it for my laptop.
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Get discounts of up to 60% during the Roborock 9.9 Sales!

If you are in the market for vacuum cleaners, you definitely can’t miss out on the Roborock 9.9 Sales on Shopee! Their lineup of robotic and cordless vacuum cleaners are available at up to 60% off, or up to RM2000 off!

The main highlights would be the Roborock S6 MaxV and Roborock S7 robotic vacuums, which are available with massive RM2000 discounts. That brings their prices down to just RM1999 and RM2099, respectively. To make your home cleaning even more effortless, you can also get the Auto-Empty Dock at RM2399, which is compatible with the Roborock S7.

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To target the more challenging spots, the Roborock H7 cordless vacuum cleaner is also available at RM1499 on 9.9, a huge RM1999 off the usual RM3399 MSRP. You stand to save more by getting the Roborock H7 and Roborock S7 as a bundle at RM3299. That’s a great RM4699 off their usual prices!
You can check out the deals on their Shopee store via this link here.
Pokdepinion: These are excellent discounts!
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13,000 Vivo Smartphones Reportedly Share the Same IMEI Number

मेरठ में एक ही IMEI पर 13000 से ज्यादा मोबाइल फोन एक्टिव होने का मामला सामने आया। @meerutpolice ने मामला दर्ज कर जांच शुरू की। सभी मोबाइल @Vivo_India के है। आतंरिक सुरक्षा के लिये गंभीर मामला। pic.twitter.com/rQL4IrDb4O
— Jitender Sharma (@capt_ivane) June 4, 2020

Every smartphone out there has an IMEI (International Mobile Equipment Idenitity) number. Each IMEI number is meant to be unique to a specific smartphone as it helps to identify the device. It appears that over 13,000 Vivo smartphones share the same duplicate IMEI number.
Duplicate IMEI Number on Over 13,000 Vivo Smartphones
A police officer in Meerut has discovered the duplicate IMEI numbers after his smartphone was repaired. After taking back his device, he found a number of system errors and realized that his IMEI number was changed. After further investigation, he realized that it shared the same IMEI number as 13,557 other Vivo smartphones. This resulted in the police filing a case against smartphone manufacturer Vivo.

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A good number of users may not be too worried about the IMEI number on their smartphone. However, it’s particularly important to track down the device, such as for stolen or lost cases. Having multiple devices with the same number would make it impossible to track.
Interestingly, this isn’t the first time Vivo has faced this issue as previously reported by The Times of India, a police department in another part of India has found that over 50,000 Vivo smartphones shared the same IMEI number. As of now, we’re uncertain if it’s simply a case of negligence or if there’s some sinister plot taking place in secret. It’s also hard to point fingers at a specific party as we’re not sure if the company is responsible or if it’s simply the work of mobile phone repair shops. Vivo has yet to respond to the matter and we’ll report more on this as soon as information becomes available.
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Pokdepinion: Well, that’s a little bit unsettling. I’m hoping the issue isn’t widespread / happening in other countries as well.
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Man in Malaysia Bought The First Tweet Ever for RM11.9 Million – Why?

We’ve heard of plenty of things being purchased for an exorbitant amount pretty much everywhere. Now, it appears that a man in Malaysia has purchased the first tweet ever for a whopping RM11.9 million.
Man in Malaysia Bought The First Tweet Ever for RM11.9 Million

just setting up my twttr
— jack (@jack) March 21, 2006

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According to a report by Reuters, a man based in Malaysia has purchased the first tweet ever made, which is by Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey that reads “just setting up my twttr”, for a whopping USD$2.9 million (RM11.9 million). The tweet was made on 21st March 2006, back when George W. Bush was the president of the United States and Abdullah Ahmad Badawi was the Prime Minister of Malaysia.
The man who bought it has been identified as Bridge Oracle CEO Sina Estavi. He used NFT (non-fungible token) with blockchain technology to verify and ensure that the asset is one of a kind and cannot be duplicated. This isn’t the first major purchase using NFT as previously, the infamous Nyan Cat meme was sold for USD$590,000 (RM2.4 million).

This is not just a tweet!
I think years later people will realize the true value of this tweet, like the Mona Lisa painting https://t.co/vnA5pz3esQ
— Estavi (@sinaEstavi) March 22, 2021

For this particular case, it was purchased using popular cryptocurrency Ethereum, at 1630.5825601 ETH, which is equivalent to USD$2.9 million at the time of sale via the Valuables tweet-trading platform. Whether it’s actually worth that amount or is simply a publicity stunt is questionable at this point. Estavi likened the tweet to artworks like the Mona Lisa painting, with the belief that it will appreciate in value somewhere down the road.
Jack Dorsey auctioned the tweet for charity with the proceeds going to GiveDirectly, a non-profit organization assisting with COVID relief in several African nations.
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Pokdepinion: I personally don’t have the eye for these kind of things but in the off chance it does come up to a great value, it would be a good lesson to learn.
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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti 16GB, GeForce RTX 3080 12GB to be announced next month?

While we are still looking at very limited GPU supplies, it seems that NVIDIA is gearing up to unveil two new graphics cards. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti 16GB and GeForce RTX 3080 12GB has been in the rumor mill for quite some time, but the latest rumor sets a date for when they may finally get announced. That would be this 7th December, with availability set to commence next year, on 11th January.
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti 16GB and GeForce RTX 3080 12GB?

11.1 update：
1. 2060 12G —12/7 on-shelf。
2.3070Ti 16G、3080/12G —12/17 PPT發佈, 2022/1/11 正式開賣。
— hongxing2020 (@hongxing2020) November 1, 2021

It’s quite odd that NVIDIA will be releasing two new graphics card early next year, missing out on the holiday season this year. Perhaps it is intended to satisfy the gamers/content creators who consider the 8GB GDDR6X of the GeForce RTX 3070 Ti, and 10GB of the GeForce RTX 3080 to be insufficient? Or maybe it is an indicator that GDDR6X memory is now in better supply?

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Doubling the memory on the GeForce RTX 3070 Ti probably won’t be too difficult a task, as all NVIDIA has to do is to use higher density 16Gb GDRR6 modules, or slap on a second set of GDDR6X modules onto the back of the PCB. However increasing the GeForce RTX 3080 to 12GB should require a redesign of the memory bus to a 384-bit one like the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti and GeForce RTX 3090’s.
With all that said, doubling the memory on the GeForce RTX 3070 Ti is unlikely to make it more enticing, while adding 2GB of memory to the GeForce RTX 3080 is also unlikely to change much, except maybe allowing NVIDIA to command a new MSRP for the GeForce RTX 3080 12GB. In any case, it is unclear whether NVIDIA will actually go through with this plan.

If you remember, there were a lot of rumors about NVIDIA planning to release the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 20GB, although that has been proven to be false now. If you aren’t interested in the GeForce RTX 30 series, NVIDIA is also expected to be reviving the GeForce RTX 2060 to meet the market demand for graphics cards, but with 12GB VRAM.
Pokdepinion: The only thing one can hope for right now is that these GPUs will be more readily available.
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