SEGA Opens New Countdown Website; Teases Something Major

Want to have something to look forward to? SEGA has gone full tease mode and just opened a brand new countdown website and it is counting down to something major. What could it be?
SEGA Opens New Countdown Website

If you have been searching for something to look forward to recently especially within the realm of gaming, here’s something just for you. SEGA has just opened a new countdown site, presumably teasing a new game.

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The site showcases a fantasy-looking environment with floating islands, a throne, and a giant clock. The count down will end at 3PM Japan time on January 19th, which is equivalent to 2PM for those living in Malaysia, Singapore, and the GMT +8 timezone.
Interestingly, the URL of the website includes the word “senki” which means “war chronicle” in Japanese. This may or may not be a reference to the 1991 Sega Genesis strategy RPG Bahamut Senki, which was developed and published by SEGA.
No other hint is provided, aside from the message “Sega reveals a mysterious countdown. When it reaches zero, something will happen?!”
We’ll have to be on standby and see what it’s all about. Interestingly, this is not the only tease released by SEGA over the past few days. Another was done on Twitter last week, but this one points to tomorrow.
Another interesting possibility could be something related to the anime Record of Grancrest War (Grancrest Senki in Japanese) that just started airing on January 5th, and is seen as the spiritual successor of the massively popular series Record of Lodoss War. Both were born from light novels by Ryo Mizuno. Of course, this is just personal speculation, so take it with a pinch of salt for now.

Pokdepinion: Any news is good news and if it’s from SEGA, I’m pretty sure it will turn up to be something at least decent. Well, time to play the waiting game to see the countdown clock hit zero.
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SOCAR Malaysia Launches TREVO — People-to-people Car Sharing App

The folks at SOCAR Malaysia has today launched TREVO, a new people-to-people (P2P) app that allows you to book any car that fits your needs from the nearest car owners.

With Malaysia having one of the world’s highest ratios of private car ownership (93%), the app will allow drivers access to cars when needed, without the hassle of of committing to ownership of one.

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Users can also loan out unneeded cars instead of just leaving them lying around. With the app, you can loan a car from as low as RM55 a day for a Perodua Myvi. You can even go all out on a Rolls Royce. Aside from that there’s compact cars, hatchbacks, sedans, coupes, as well as SUVs and 4x4s.

They claim that hosts can easily claim their monthly car installments as long as they share their care at least 6-8 days per month. As for the pricing, hosts can choose their own pricing as long as it falls within the pricing band that the company has set.
As for protection, they have something for both vehicle owners and renters. For guests (renters), they have 24/7 Roadside Assistance support, Super Collision Damage Waiver (SCDW) which limits how much they need to pay for damage repairs in case of accidents.
On the other hand, vehicle owners can get their hands on Trevo Shield which they claim offers up to RM3 million in liability protection. They also can opt-in for Trevo Track, where you can tell by the name that it provides a high-accuracy locating tracking of your vehicle.
The TREVO app is available to download on both Google Play Store and Apple’s App Store. For more details, you can head down to their website right here.
Pokdepinion: I would rent out my car… but I’ve only one. Do you have one lying around?
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WhatsApp Has Been Affecting Battery Life For OnePlus Users After New Update

There has been reports going around that OnePlus users have been been experiencing severe drainage for their battery. The cause? Apparently it’s because of the latest WhatsApp update.
In addition to OnePlus smartphones, it seems that it has also affected several Xiaomi devices. The problem seems to rose with 2.19.308 update on the messaging app, where users all around have reported on several platforms.
According to these reports, WhatsApp has been using more than 40% of battery life despite hardly using the app at all. Users that has reported the issue are coming from Android 9 Pie and Android 10 devices.

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We had a look at our Xiaomi devices and found no issues of the kind. Do let us know in the comments if you found the problem with your device.
Pokdepinion: I wonder what could be the cause..
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HUAWEI Mate 30 series is priced from just RM2348 in China

The Munich launch event for the HUAWEI Mate 30 series meant that we were looking at the European pricing for them. And as usual, EU taxes and what not meant that the devices are much costlier than what we are used to seeing. With that said, the China pricing for the HUAWEI Mate 30 smartphones has been released on VMall, and we can expect the Malaysian pricing for the latest HUAWEI flagships to be pretty similar.
HUAWEI lists two variants each for the HUAWEI Mate 30 and HUAWEI Mate 30 Pro, with the following prices:

HUAWEI Mate 30 6GB + 128GB: CNY 3999 (~RM2347)
HUAWEI Mate 30 8GB + 128GB: CNY 4299 (~RM2523)
HUAWEI Mate 30 Pro 8GB + 128GB: CNY 5799 (~RM3404)
HUAWEI Mate 30 Pro 8GB + 256GB: CNY 6299 (~RM3697)

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Interestingly, HUAWEI’s Chinese website also lists both the HUAWEI Mate 30 5G and HUAWEI Mate 30 Pro 5G, although the Malaysian website doesn’t. It isn’t available on VMall, just like the Mate 30 RS Porsche Edition, so we don’t know their official pricing.
Here are the specifications for the HUAWEI Mate 30 and Mate 30 Pro:
HUAWEI Mate 30 Specs

Kirin 990, octa-core @ up to 2.86 GHz, 7nm
8GB RAM
128GB storage (expandable via NM card)
6.62″ FHD+ (2340 x 1080) OLED panel, HUAWEI FullView
40MP f/1.8, SuperSensing RYYB sensor + ultra-wide 16MP f/2.2 camera + 8MP f/2.4, OIS, 3x telephoto + laser auto focus module
24MP f/2.0 selfie camera
4200 mAh battery, 40W HUAWEI SuperCharge, 27W Wireless HUAWEI SuperCharge
6GB + 128GB: CNY 3999 (~RM2347)
8GB + 128GB: CNY 4299 (~RM2523)

HUAWEI Mate 30 Pro Specs

Kirin 990, octa-core @ up to 2.86 GHz, 7nm
8GB RAM
256GB storage (expandable via NM card)
6.53″ FHD+ (2400 x 1176) OLED panel, HUAWEI Horizon Display, 88° curved edges
40MP f/1.6, OIS, SuperSensing RYYB sensor + ultra-wide 40MP f/1.8 Cine Camera + 8MP f/2.4, OIS, 3x telephoto + 3D Depth Sensing Camera
32MP f/2.0 selfie camera, 3D Depth Sensing Camera
4500 mAh battery, 40W HUAWEI SuperCharge, 27W Wireless HUAWEI SuperCharge
8GB + 128GB: CNY 5799 (~RM3404)
8GB + 256GB: CNY 6299 (~RM3697)

It’s good that we don’t follow EU’s pricing…
The HUAWEI Mate 30 series are pretty much confirmed to not come with Google apps and services, but that’s a relatively small hurdle to overcome to enjoy what DxOMark considers the best cameras on a smartphone they have ever tested.
We are expecting the HUAWEI Mate 30 and Mate 30 Pro to arrive pretty soon here in Malaysia as well. Do stay tuned for more info about the HUAWEI Mate 30 series here in Malaysia!
Pokdepinion: Tack on extra RM100 or so.. and still the HUAWEI Mate 30 and Mate 30 Pro look pretty reasonably priced!
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Leaks Reveal New Google Smart Debit Card In The Works

After ditching their old Google Wallet card, it appears that they are gearing up for another try in cashless transactions. According to recent leaks, it appears that there will be a physical Google Smart Debit Card that will let you use it for contactless payments, purchase, and monitor balance online.
The Google Smart Debit Card is said to be a VISA-powered debit card in partnership with CITI and Stanford Federal Credit Union. It is expected to be equipped with a chip that is linked to a bank account. Users can make use of this to purchase items at a store or online via the Google Pay app. You can also check your balance and send money to other people easily.

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It’s expect to work slightly different from existing bank card as Google is aiming to eliminate all the hassles faced by users by putting them into a single virtual space. When a bank account has been linked, you can easily add money or transfer it to other accounts using Google Pay app either with a PIN code or fingerprint authentication. There will also be a virtual Google Smart Debit Card for Bluetooth and online payments.
Google Smart Debit Card Features

Leaked images show that you can access transaction details, bank account information, check the last transaction location, and more. It’s packed with plenty of security features to protect users’ money, which is very important in today’s world. If someone loses their card, it can be quickly locked. That doesn’t mean you can’t use it online however as the virtual card number will be different from the physical version. Users will still have the option to reset the virtual card number and completely lock it down if they wish to do so.
It’s clear that the Google Smart Debit Card is a one-stop financial solution that will compete against the Apple Card. If it’s as intuitive as the other Google apps with more transparency and control, it would definitely be an attractive option for consumers.
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Pokdepinion: Always wondered if these solutions would ever work. It’s not the first time Google has tried something like this before.
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Panasonic Releasing AW-UE100 Series, 4K/60fps PTZ Cameras With Support For NDI, SRT And FreeD

Panasonic set to release new AW-UE100 series

Panasonic is releasing the new AW-UE100W and AW-UE100K, PTZ (pan-tilt-zoom) cameras with a range of functions including 4K 60p/50p shooting and 12G-SDI output.
AW-UE100W
The AW-UE100W and AW-UE100K will come with support for a wide range of transmission protocols which include a high bandwidth NDI (Network Device Interface) connection which enables low latency transmission of high-quality live video over a single LAN cable as well as SRT (Secure Reliable Transport), which has strong security suitable for unstable network environments.
In addition to that, the new cameras support FreeD, which can connect to an AR/VR system without the need for an encoder. This means that it is possible to make virtual studio shooting with Panasonic’s new camera. The camera will also include 12G-SDI, 3G-SDI, HDMI and IP output terminals. This enables the cameras to output various formats, such as 4K 60p/50p.

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AW-UE100K
Furthermore, the camera comes equipped with a newly-developed high- precision Direct Drive motor. This improves the camera’s operability, responsiveness and quietness during pan and tilt operations.
Panasonic has stated that the AW-UE100W and AW-UE100K are suitable for a wide range of production environments, from live video distribution of events to shooting studio programs.
Both cameras are set to release some time this month. For more information, do head over to the official page here.
Pokdepinion: The AW-UE100W and AW-UE100K look like really good cameras with powerful specs to boot.
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Xiaomi Mi Box Mini, Quad Core Streamer With Size of Charger Adapter

Let put aside Xiaomi’s new flagship phablet, the Xiaomi Mi Note. Here is another great thing that come in a tiny small factor, the Xiaomi Mi Box Mini. This is the new streamer, at only 1/4 the size of the Xiaomi Mi Box  or closer in size to your smartphone charger adapter.

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Packing a punch, this tiny streaming device is packed with a 1.3Ghz Quad Core Cortex A7 Mediatek with 1GB RAM and 4GB storage running Android 4.4.2.  Connectivity support include Bluetooth 4.0, dual band wireless at 2.4Ghz or 5.0Ghz, Dolby audio and output at 1080p.

Expected price is at USD 30, Xiaomi Mi Box will be avaiable to preorder on the 20th of January and expected to ship within the following week, it will be sold out in a matter of seconds as usual for Mi devices.

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New realme C2 Variant Coming Soon To Malaysia At RM399

realme Malaysia has announced today that they will be releasing a new storage variant for their entry-level king, the realme C2. They’ve decided in introducing the new version thanks to their milestone of achieving 10 million users recently.
The realme C2 comes with a 6.1-inch HD+ dewdrop display and offers a big 4000mAh battery under the hood. Packed with a Helio P22 chipset, it sports a dual 13MP+2MP rear camera setup that offers AI capabilities with Chroma Boost.
Available on the 14th of August 2019, you can get the 2GB+32GB variant at RM399 on their official Lazada store. In addition to the new variant, they’ve also announced that their other two variants 2GB+16GB (RM349) and 3GB+32GB (RM449) will both be bundled together with a free SD card.

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You can learn more on the realme C2 by checking out our previous post.
Pokdepinion: If you’re looking to buy an entry-level phone, well you should definitely consider this as one of your options!
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Insider Leak: Fortnite to Introduce First-Person Option in Chapter 4 Season 2

Some new leaks have surfaced suggesting that Fortnite Chapter 4 Season 2 will see the inclusion of the much awaited first-person shooter mode.
First-Person Mode Coming in Fortnite Chapter 4 Season 2?

Fortnite’s First Person mode is finally coming in NEXT SEASON 🔥
The same reliable source confirmed it to me & @ShiinaBR, and now @GMatrixGames & @iFireMonkey got confirmation from their side too. pic.twitter.com/SASj2E6TRS
— HYPEX (@HYPEX) March 4, 2023

Fortnite Chapter 4 Season 2, the highly anticipated release of the popular game, is expected to feature a first-person mode, according to a recent leak from reliable leaker HYPEX. The new season is expected to begin on March 9th, following the end of the current season on March 8th. Typically, new seasons come with a period of downtime, during which fresh leaks are revealed, and that’s when many details of the upcoming season are often leaked.

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HYPEX, ShiinaBR, and iFireMonkey are getting a head start on the leaks for the next season, with plenty of details being revealed in recent days. The first-person mode is rumored to be an option setting, rather than a completely separate mode, and a reliable source has confirmed the details, according to HYPEX.

The addition of a first-person option could significantly impact the overall gameplay of Fortnite, as Epic Games continues to mix things up. In 2022, Epic Games temporarily removed the option to build in Fortnite, which divided the community. However, Fortnite has since seen the ‘Zero Build’ mode remain as a permanent playlist option, providing players with a more classic battle royale experience.
While Epic Games has yet to confirm the existence of a first-person mode, the leaks have generated considerable excitement among Fortnite fans. However, it’s important to note that these details should be taken with a pinch of salt until confirmed by Epic Games. The new season is expected to bring many exciting changes, and fans can’t wait to see what’s in store.
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Pokdepinion: While this would be great to try since it will give a completely different feel for the game, I hope they make some major improvements to the combat system soon. I’m happy with how they’re churning out content for Fortnite, just hat I wanted the gunplay to feel less cartoony.
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Razer Synapse Not Detecting Your Peripherals? We Discovered Why Along With a Quick Solution

Is your Razer peripheral not showing up on Razer Synapse even though it is still usable? We discovered this interesting issue with the Razer DeathAdder V3 Pro, and it looks like it’s happening to a number of other peripherals as well. After some digging around, we found out what was the issue as well as a quick fix for this.
Razer Synapse Not Detecting Peripherals
What is the Issue?

While we were reviewing the Razer DeathAdder V3 Pro, I found an odd issue where the mouse gets detected perfectly fine when it’s connected directly to the PC, but not when using the included wireless dongle. Initially, I thought it was an issue with the mouse itself but after further testing, it seems to be affecting other wireless mice from Razer, namely the Viper V2 Pro despite it not being an issue before.

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Essentially, you can still use the mouse perfectly fine with the dongle but you can’t adjust the settings or even check the battery life on Razer Synapse as it simply won’t show up in the software. Therefore, if you want to adjust settings on the peripheral that is being affected, you will have to connect it directly to the PC first instead of relying on the wireless dongle. Why is that?
What is the Cause?

After testing, I decided to search for solutions up on Google and as it turns out, there are a number of users facing the issue on Reddit. Thanks to that, we discovered the cause of the problem; Valorant. To be precise, it’s Riot Vanguard, the custom game security software from Riot Games that is required to be installed if you want to play Valorant. This software is intended to prevent cheating attempt, especially by way of 3rd party software. Furthermore, it’s affecting more than just their line of gaming mouse as there are keyboards affected as well.
If you’ve been around the gaming sphere for a while, then you would know that Riot Vanguard is one of the strongest anti-cheat software around, stopping even legitimate games / software from running at times, like the popular game that is seemingly stuck in perpetual beta hell, Escape From Tarkov. It’s theorized that the anti-cheat software is preventing the peripheral from being recognized properly when in used with the wireless dongle, likely due to its onboard memory. I say the latter part as it could be possible the software thinks the onboard memory could be used to run malicious software.
How to Fix It?

Now that we know what the problem is, how do we fix it? Unfortunately, the only way for it to work is to not have Riot Vanguard installed on your PC, so you just have to uninstall that. That also means you won’t be able to play Valorant as a result of it. This might not be the case forever of course as it would depend on both Razer and Riot Games on releasing software / driver updates to ensure that it works in Razer Synapse without having to uninstall anything else. For now, this is the only working solution.
If you are an active Valorant player, then I would suggest having all your necessary settings saved in the in-game profile first, and then proceed to use it as you normally would. After all, it’s not like you can’t use the peripheral, just a matter of losing the ability to see details and adjusting settings through Razer Synapse when using it wirelessly. If you are affected by it, regardless of whether it’s a wired or wireless peripheral, give it a try. If it doesn’t fix it, then it’s likely a whole other issue that you’re facing.
For more useful guides, stay tuned to Pokde.net.
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Telcos In Malaysia Offers Free Calls To Everyone In Celebration Of Hari Raya

Hari Raya is the time where families reunite if they’re far away from each other. With the COVID-19 pandemic still going on, well meeting your love ones doesn’t seem possible now (should you live far away). Well recently the Ministry of Communications and Multimedia has announced that telcos in the country have agreed in providing free calls to users to get in touch with their loved ones.
Enjoy free calls this Hari Raya
Photo credit: Kementerian Komunikasi Dan Multimedia Malaysia
The announcement was made by YB Dato’ Saifuddin Abdullah, Minister of Communications and Multimedia. With it, Malaysians can enjoy calling their love ones starting from today, 12th of May at 10pm for free. You may continue to enjoy free calls until 10am on the following day, 13th of May.
This applies to all Celcom, Digi, Maxis, Redtone, unifi, TIME, Tune Talk, U Mobile, Yoodo, and YES users in the country and only applies for voice calls only.

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Pokdepinion: I know it’s weird by not being able to go back to your hometown. But let’s do our best and stay safe and protect our loved ones in the process too. It’s a nice gesture but it would’ve been even better if they gave free video calls as well.
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AMD back in the game with Zen

AMD has revealed more info about the AMD Zen-based Summit Ridge CPU to a select group of media, and from what they have shared, AMD fans truly have something to look forward to. Now let’s get hyped up.
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Did you see that direct comparison with the Broadwell-E?! Well, there is no Broadwell-E CPU in the market running at 3.0 GHz. However the AMD Zen part we are looking at is an engineering sample after all, which means we may see higher clocks in the retail units. Worth noting that the clustered multithreading (CMT) “modules” of the Bulldozer generation, where each module has two cores, is now gone.

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In it’s place, AMD Zen will feature simultaneous multithreading (SMT) where each core will be able to process two threads at the same time, giving the octa-cored AMD Zen the capability to handle 16 threads. Intel has used this technology, or what they call HyperThreading, ever since their first Core i7 part to pretty good effect, so we should see AMD Zen getting a good boost over previous generations through the implementation of SMT.

AMD has once again pulled out their “40% IPC improvement” slide, dusted it off and refreshed the overall look. But now, they actually have the results to prove that they are not just all talk and no action. The AMD Zen CPUs will be built on the new 14nm FinFET process that we have seen them put to great use with the AMD Polaris GPUs. This has allowed AMD to make that big leap in performance while still maintaining the energy consumed per cycle. This means that the AMD Zen will be vastly more efficient than any CPU they have every produced.

How did they manage to achieve that huge leap in efficiency and performance? Aside from the inherent gains gotten from moving to a smaller manufacturing process, AMD engineers designed AMD Zen from the ground up, to feature enhanced branch prediction, 1.75x instruction scheduler window width and 1.5x issue width and execution resources over Excavator, 8MB of shared L3 cache and more shared L2 cache. This leads to a big 5x leap in cache bandwidth to each core.

Lisa Su, CEO of AMD, has reinforced the point that AMD Zen is not just a product or two, but a whole family of products. Which means that instead of the separate mobile and desktop lineups, all upcoming CPUs from AMD will be based on the AMD Zen architecture. Can’t wait to get one for yourself? Well, it seems AMD “Summit Ridge” Zen CPUs will only roll out in Q1 2017, while mobile AMD Zen chips may only make an appearance by the middle of next year.
SOURCE: Ars Technica

Pokdepinion: With Intel’s focus on improving the integrated GPU’s performance instead of raw CPU performance, we may see AMD Zen compare favorably even against Intel Skylake-E CPUs. However it does boil down to AMD’s pricing and marketing, to convince enthusiasts that they are indeed, back in the game.
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Acer Launches Chromebook Tab 10 – Designed For Education?

Acer has unveiled today of their new smart tablet, the Chromebook Tab 10, which is the first tablet to be running on Chrome OS, specifically made for education.
Acer Chromebook Tab 10
The new Acer tablet is designed for the company’s education customers and will be used in K-12 classrooms, helping and enhancing by offering speed, simplicity and security in the small form of a tablet.
It offers QXGA Display, providing clarity and bright color on the 9.7-inch IPS touch display with a resolution of 2048 x 1536 resolutions at 264 pixels per inch. Being a tablet, makes it convenient and suitable to move around (well just make sure that you still stay in class!).

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Acer Chromebook Tab 10 fully supports Google Play, allowing students and teachers alike for access to educational Android apps that have been approved and curated by administrators to let them easily collaborate, discover, engage, and of course learn.

The tablet weighs in at only 1.21 pounds (which is 550g), making it of no hassle to carry around. Camera wise, it has a front 2MP HD webcam camera and a 5MP rear camera.
Since it’s aimed for educational purposes, it comes with a Wacom EMR stylus so that students can never use that excuse of not bringing their pens to class.The stylus is embedded in the chassis dock for a secured storage. Good thing is, the stylus doesn’t require a battery and is resistant to accidental drops.
As for battery, it provides battery life of up to 9 hours, which is more than enough to get through those classes. The tablet is powered by an OP1 Processor that integrates dual-core Cortex-A72 and quad-core Cortex-A53 processors. It also comes with 4GB RAM, paired with 32GB of internal storage.
The Chromebook Tab 10 includes a USB 3.1 Type-C Gen 1 port, which can be used to charge the device as well as other products, transfer data up to 5Gbps, as well as connect to a HD display. Not forgetting, it also features a combo of headphone/speaker jack and a microSD card reader.
It was announced that Acer has plans to bring in support for Augmented Reality (AR) for the tablet in the future, bringing in new ways for students to learn with Expeditions AR.
The Acer Chromebook Tab 10 will be available to education and commercial customers in North America in April with prices starting from US$321(RM1270.42).
Pokdepinion: Looks decent enough. Just hope that whoever uses it will use it for education and not something else!
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Fake News Drop By A Staggering Amount After Donald Trump Ban on Social Media

As many of you may know by now, Donald Trump was banned on pretty much every mainstream social media platform, with some of them involving a permanent ban. If you’re wondering to what effect banning him has on the spread of fake news / misinformation, the results are surprising.
Donald Trump And The Surge of Fake News

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It’s no secret that Donald Trump has spent months, perhaps years, spreading fake news / misinformation using social media. Given his power as the President of the United States, it was particularly tough to filter this out. After recent events, he was banned on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and even Twitch.
Some of you may be wondering how effective the move was to curb the spread of fake news / misinformation and as it turns out, it’s quite a huge difference. According to the report from research firm Zignal Labs, we have seen a drop as high as 73%.
A deeper look into the report revealed drops on election fraud from 2.5 million mentions to 688,000 mentions across social media platforms like Facebook and Twitter. As for use of hashtags, #FightForTrump, #HoldTheLine, and more also showed significant drops in use.
The Washington Post highlighted another study which shows about 20 pro-Donald Trump account being “superspreaders”. These accounts were said to be responsible for one-fifth of the retweets surrounding fake news / misinformation on the US election. This does make you wonder if action was taken earlier, could we have avoided certain events like the recent US Capitol riots.
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Pokdepinion: I knew it would have an effect, but I didn’t expect it to be this big. That’s great news for everyone.
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ASUS ROG Huracan (G21CX) Review — redefining gaming desktops

It’s really not often that we take a look at pre-built desktop PCs. Or even consider them. Most of the time we would recommend just going custom, with a thriving community of PC builders in Malaysia, you really can’t go wrong if you would just do some research on which parts to get. But I have always had a soft spot for the ROG GR8 back then, which isn’t just any regular pre-built with standard sized parts. It’s just around the size of a console, which is pretty impressive. The ROG Huracan is the successor of that compact PC, and considering that it comes with a Core i9 9900K and GeForce RTX 2080, this is really quite intriguing. Console-sized but with more performance than maybe three current-gen consoles stuck together? Hmmm….
What do you get?

ASUS Malaysia sent us the full package, as it is probably the only way they could do the ROG Huracan justice. It’s a huge box for such a compact system, but rest assured that the space is well utilized.

The box you see here contains the keyboard. Yes, ROG Huracan comes complete with a keyboard and mouse. These aren’t your run of the mill peripherals though. It’s the ROG Strix Flare mechanical keyboard and the ROG Gladius II, two excellent peripherals which actually cost a pretty penny if you get them separately.

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And of course you get two power bricks with this system. These power bricks supply 280W each for a total of 560W. Last but not least, there’s the ROG puzzle thingy that took more time than I had patience to assemble.
A true monolith of gaming prowess

While it is similar in size, you most definitely won’t mistake this for any console though. ASUS designed the ROG Huracan with plenty of angular lines, with an pretty strong emphasis on ventilation. But I guess we will get to that in a bit. Straight out of the box, it is one mean-looking machine, albeit a small one.

The highlight of the ROG Huracan is the side flap here. While the left panel is solid, the right panel can easily be removed entirely for upgrades, or just opened up to showcase the menacing hardware within while also enhancing cooling.

After setting everything up, you can see that there’s plenty of RGB to go around. It’s not as excessive as the ROG Strix SCAR III, but you get a number of addressable RGB lines running down the front fascia of the ROG Huracan, as well some RGB lights leaking out from the right side. And of course, the keyboard and mouse have RGB for days so you are well set to be a member of the RGB Master Race with the ROG Huracan.
Specifications
CPUIntel Core i9 9900K @ 3.6 GHz (up to 5.0 GHz Boost), 8C/16T, 95W TDP, 14nmRAM32GB (2 x 16GB SODIMM) 2666 MHz DDR4GPUNVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 8GB GDDR6Storage512GB Samsung PM981 M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe SSD2TB 3.5″ Toshiba HDDSoftwareWindows 10 HomeArmoury CrateSonic Studio IIISonic Radar IIIConnectivityIntel Wireless-AC 9560 (WiFi 802.11ac 2×2)Bluetooth 5.0Front:1 x Slimtray Super-Multi DVD1 x Type C (USB 3.0, 5 Gbps)2 x USB 3.1 (10 Gbps)Rear:1 x RJ45 LAN2 x USB 3.1 (10 Gbps)4 x USB 3.0AudioFront:1 x Mic-in1 x Headphone-out (ESS DAC and AMP)Rear:1 x Line-in1 x Line-out1 x Mic-in1 x SPDIFPower2 x 280W power adapter (560W total)Dimensions129.9 x 372.4 x 366.1 mmWeight8.3 kg
Performance

In terms of storage, you get a speedy Samsung PM981 as your boot drive, and a slower 2TB HDD for bulk storage. There’s really. ASUS didn’t skimp on storage here as the SSD itself is a good 512GB, so you can most probably fit a few of your most-played games on it, while the rest goes onto the HDD.

CPU performance is as you would expect out of Intel’s finest. For some reason, the ROG Huracan doesn’t let the Core i9 9900K boost all the way to 5.0 GHz even when chugging through the single-core portion of Cinebench R15. But even then, it still checks in with some pretty awesome scores here.

The GeForce RTX 2080 also lets it deliver some high scores, although for some reason the ROG Mothership comes up on top. We monitored the clock speeds and it does hover around 1815 MHz, which is pretty good.

A similar situation is seen in 3DMark Time Spy, where it comes in just a smidgen below the ROG Mothership. Thanks to the extra cores it does manage to pull ahead of the Aurora R9 though, as Time Spy takes into account both the CPU and GPU for the final score.

Port Royal evaluates the raytracing performance alone, and you can see the ROG Huracan’s RTX 2080 is once again seemingly slower than the ROG Mothership’s. Meanwhile the RTX 2080 SUPER leads with a very small margin, as it should.

The ROG Huracan can definitely be considered overkill for 1080p gaming, and 1440p should see it put through its paces more. With all the games tested at their maximum graphics settings, you can see that not a single game dips below 60 fps. It’s also worth noting that some graphics settings can still be further optimized for a better 1440p gaming experience.

Performance is excellent across the board, but unfortunately the cooling could probably do with a bit of improvement. The blower cooler on the GeForce RTX 2080 has no problem keeping the graphics cool at around 72°C, but the CPU cooler has a much harder time. In Cinebench, we saw the Core i9 9900K peak at around 103°C, although the performance wasn’t really affected as somehow it didn’t even skip a beat to throttle down. It will work perfectly for gaming , but if you are planning on taxing it with intense processing workloads, you might want to invest in a system with better cooling for the CPU. Noise is relatively a non-issue, with a noticeable whooshing sound when under load, but nowhere near as loud as the recent ROG laptops at full tilt.
Cooler than your average desktop

For a system of this size, ASUS equipped it with quite a number of ports, including a hot-swappable 2.5″ SATA bay at the top here. It’s definitely more interesting than your average desktop PC. This is ASUS’ way of giving you even more storage space if you need it, never mind the 2.5TB of storage already built into the system. There’s also an optical drive in case you want to use optical discs in 2019 or 2020.

The back panel is home to plenty of ports, and it’s nice to see that ASUS has decided to leave out all USB 2.0 ports. Even in front, you get two USB 3.1 ports, and a USB Type-C port. For display output, you get the regular array ports you would get with a GeForce RTX 2080.

To open up the system, it’s really just two screws away. One to open the flap and another to slide the whole panel away, exposing the interior. ASUS did a very good job with a little magnetic flap hiding the first screw, so that it won’t be accessible to heathens who have yet to read our review or any guides available online. You can watch the video below to find out more about taking your ROG Huracan apart.

It is a really simple procedure and anyone who knows how to turn a screwdriver would have no issue taking it apart.

There are no empty slots in this baby, but you can always replace the SATA or M.2 PCIe drive. If you want to upgrade the GPU, you might be able to as well if you find a blower card that’s no longer than the one built into the ROG Huracan. It’s sports the standard ASUS Dual cooler though so it shouldn’t be too much of a problem. The CPU is also socketed, but as that LGA1151 is on its way out and the Core i9 9900K is the best you can get from the 9th Gen Intel Core lineup, your options are most probably limited.
Ready to go right out of the box

Speaking of simple stuffs, the system works from the get go and as mentioned earlier, you don’t even need to worry about peripherals because they all come included with the ROG Huracan. They look pretty awesome, and are of great quality as well. My only niggle is the ROG Strix Flare comes with Blue switches. I am sure some of you out there enjoy it though, and a certain brand has always touted clicky switches as their go-to switches for their gaming mechanical keyboard.

The next thing I am going to touch on is what you can do, and is not something you should do. You can overclock the ROG Huracan. It comes with a Core i9 9900K, after all. You can’t do it from the BIOS, but you can do it from Armoury Crate, which you can use to customize the RGB effects, select the performance mode and perform some basic system monitoring. It’s pretty nifty. There’s no ability to adjust the voltage though via Armoury Crate, so you would be setting the clocks and leaving the voltage to be adjusted automatically by the system, which is not something that you should ever do.
Conclusion
It goes without saying that the ROG Huracan with the Core i9 9900K is great proof that you can have a grand amount of performance in a small form factor. With great power comes a rather hefty price tag as well, with the ROG Huracan priced at RM11 999. I must say that the price is somewhat justified because you won’t be able to build a gaming desktop this small at this price. And with the bundled ROG Strix Flare and ROG Gladius II, you are getting a pretty good deal. You can also opt for the Core i5 9400F variant which is nearly half the price, but you get substantially less power under the hood.

I would say the ROG Huracan does represent a pretty interesting concept, as you can get the performance you would expect out of a full-sized desktop, but in less than half the volume. It also looks awesome, which is a bonus. Beefier cooling for the CPU would have been nice to have to allow for more acceptable temperatures, but I guess the limited space may have been the reason why we are stuck with the current setup. It works, although a lower-end chip like the Core i7 9700 may have been a better fit for the cooling capabilities of this cooler. If you are just going to be gaming, you won’t be running into any issues, but if you planning on long rendering workloads, you might have to consider other options.

Our thanks to ROG Malaysia for sending us the ROG Huracan for review.
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GeForce Game Ready 431.60 drivers add support for more G-SYNC Compatible displays

The latest GeForce Game Ready 431.60 WHQL drivers have just dropped along with the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER. The latest driver adds optimizations for Wolfenstein: Youngblood, Madden NFL 20 and Wolfenstein: Cyberpilot as well as support for three new G-SYNC Compatible displays.
The new monitors that passed NVIDIA’s testing and validation process are the:

AOC AG272FCX6
AOC AG272FG3R
HP 24X

More validated G-SYNC Compatible displays mean more affordable options for gamers using GeForce graphics cards to experience adaptive sync in its full glory, without the price tag attached to G-SYNC monitors.

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And oh, all GeForce RTX SUPER cards and GeForce RTX laptops are eligible for a free copy of Control and Wolfenstein: Youngblood.
Pokdepinion: G-SYNC Compatible is the best feature to hit NVIDIA cards. Ever.
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Samsung’s Exynos 2200 Is Coming This 11 January

The wait is finally over, Samsung has finally unveiled a debut date for the new Exynos 2200, which is making its introduction on the 11th of January 2022.
Samsung to unveil Exynos 2200 soon

#PlaytimeIsOver. The gaming marketplace is about to get serious. Stay tuned for the next #Exynos with the new GPU born from RDNA 2. January 11, 2022. pic.twitter.com/5V547CpDkP
— Samsung Semiconductor (@SamsungDSGlobal) December 30, 2021

As you may recall, the chipset is the first from Samsung to feature AMD’s RDNA 2 GPU architecture, where it is confirmed to offer support for raytracing. The architecture was also used in AMD’s RX 6000-series GPUs and featured in both Xbox Series X and PlayStation 5 consoles.
Speaking of raytracing, when the chipset does come out, it will be the first for the smartphone market. With that in mind, it will be interesting to see what the mobile gaming industry will make use for it.

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As the launch date isn’t that far away from now, we’ll know more as we reach close to the date. Till then, stay tuned to Pokde.net for more on the latest tech and gaming news plus reviews.
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Pokdepinion: The introduction of the chipset will make things interesting. Would you rather see it or the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 on the latest Samsung flagship smartphones? Tough choice for me..
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Steam to End Support for Windows 7, 8, and 8.1 in 2024

Valve has announced that Steam will no longer operate on Windows 7, 8, and 8.1 versions as of January 1st, 2024, requiring players to update to a more recent operating system to access any games purchased through the platform.
Steam to End Support for Older Windows Systems

Valve, the company behind the popular gaming client Steam, has announced that it will no longer be supporting older Windows operating systems from January 1, 2024. The announcement states that Steam will no longer operate on Windows 7, 8, and 8.1 versions. Players will need to update to a more recent operating system to access any games purchased through Steam.

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According to a monthly Steam hardware survey from last month, only 2% of players use these older operating systems, making the decision less alarming. Moreover, most recent games no longer support Windows 7 and 8, so the removal of old-gen OS isn’t that surprising. Microsoft also ceased supporting those versions of Windows in January 2023, meaning they will no longer receive security updates.
The reason for the decision to stop supporting older Windows systems is that the newest features rely on Chromium, an embedded version of Google Chrome that no longer functions on those older versions. “In addition, future versions of Steam will require Windows features and security updates only present in Windows 10 and above,” the announcement read.
Valve will be putting resources into supporting new generation operating systems rather than bringing updates to older versions used by significantly fewer players. The hardware survey reveals that 62% of users run the application on Windows 10, which means the potential removal of this version will affect millions of players. However, Microsoft is gearing up to end support for Windows 10 starting in 2025, so players can expect Steam to cease supporting this operating system shortly after Microsoft puts it on its dusty shelves.
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Pokdepinion: Like with most other PC software, this needs to happen to ensure better support and security. Otherwise, the team will have to keep allocating resources specifically for the older OS.
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You Can Get realme C2 For Only RM349 This Merdeka Sale

This month marks the start of realme Malaysia’s Merdeka Sales. What’s on offer? Well they’ve prepared their entry-level king, the realme C2 for just RM349.

realme Malaysia is collaborating with Shopee for the sales and will be offering the mentioned device. Coming in with a 6.1-inch HD+ dewdrop display, it is equipped with a Helio P22 chipset and a big 4000mAh battery under the hood. You’ll be getting 2GB RAM that’s paired with 16GB of internal storage.

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If you’re interested in getting the realme C2, you might want to be one of the early birds to purchase it as the first 50 customers who purchase the smartphone on August 5th 2019 will be getting a free SD card as well as realme merchandise.
You can head down to realme Malaysia’s official store on Shopee by clicking on the link right here.
realme has also revealed that doing a roadshow in Kota Bharu at AEON Mall Kota Bharu from the 6th to 12th of August 2019. There’s will be plenty of activities prepared for visitors and you’ll get to experience their full range of realme smartphones. You also stand a chance in winning realme smartphones at the roadshow as well.
Pokdepinion: You can check out our previous article to learn more details on what the realme C2 offers!
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Playstation Year Of The Dog Promo ; Get Up To 70% Discount On 160 Gaming Titles!

Chinese New Year is coming soon and what way to celebrate it but with games (don’t tell your family I said that!). In honor with the festive season, Sony Interactive Entertainment is launching various New Year campaigns from the 8th of February for Playstation Network (PSN) members!
Playstation Network Year of the Dog Promo
PSN members can enjoy up to 70% discount on 160 selected titles on Playstation Store. If that wasn’t enough, Playstation Plus (PS Plus) members will enjoy an extra 10% discount on some of the selected titles.
The sale has already launch and will run until the 21st of February 2018. Deals will also discount for their best sellers such as The Elder Scrolls V : Skyrim Special Edition (70% off), Horizon Zero Dawn : Complete Edition (30% off) and Assasin’s Creed Origins (30% off) to name a few.

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With PS Plus members getting an additional discount over normal users, this is on top of PS Plus members will be getting free games for each month that they are subscribed to. The February 2018 free game lineup includes Evolve, Mighty No. 9. If you haven’t checked out the full list just yet, fret not. You can check out the full list that we wrote by clicking right here and get the full details on that.
In addition to the promo, they will be holding their PS Plus 2018 Lunar New Year Contest, which will be launched on Playstation Asia’s Official Facebook page from the 16th to 19 February 2018.  Campaign posts will be posted at 1PM daily and members just need to take some simple steps as mentioned in the post to win a prize. In total, there over 230 prizes to be given to PS Plus members, so don’t miss this chance to win something!
Pokdepinion: What a great way to celebrate Chinese New Year with games at lower prices! Get more when you are a subscriber to PS Plus. Don’t forget to join the PS Plus 2018 Lunar New Year contest as well!
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Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019) Review – Swipe Left On This One

Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019) Review
Appearance

The Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019) looks like your standard issue tablet from Samsung sans a home button. In fact, if you’ve seen our review of the 10.1 or at least seen the device, it’s basically the same, but smaller. It has a 8-inch WXGA TFT display with the front camera seated on the top bezel. The bottom bezel doesn’t have the navigation buttons as it uses on-screen navigation buttons instead. The size makes it easy to carry it around with you wherever you go, which is useful if you have a sudden need for bigger screen real estate.

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Over on the back, you get a good view of the tablet’s metal body. You have the Samsung logo in the centre but positioned slightly upwards, and the camera on the left corner. You can also see a line separating the back body and top part where the camera is situated. This part is darker than the rest of the body, giving it a bit of a two-tone look.
A view of all the sides
On the top of the device, you have the 3.5mm audio jack residing in solitude. On the bottom, you have a Micro USB port and a microphone hole, which are positioned in the middle of two speaker grilles. On the left side, you have the SIM card / MicroSD tray residing in solitude. Lastly on the right side, you have a power button and a volume rocker.
The Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019) has a solid build quality thanks to its metal (aluminum) chassis. It looks a little bland but it is a simple tablet after all. It’s not a fingerprint magnet and also not not slippery to hold so most users should have an easier time holding this rather than the 10-inch version. Getting a protective case for it would be a great idea as I’m pretty sure the body is prone to getting scratches.
Specifications

CPU/Chipset:
Qualcomm Snapdragon 429 (4 x Cortex-A53 @ 2 GHz, 12nm FinFET

GPU:
Adreno 504

RAM:
2GB RAM

Display:
8″ WXGA (1280 x 800) TFT Display, 16M Colours

Storage:
32GB (expandable via MicroSD)

Camera:
Main Camera(s)
8MP, AF, Full HD recording @ 30 FPS
Front Camera
2MP

OS:
Android 9.0 Pie with One UI 1.1

Connectivity:
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n (2.4GHz and 5GHz), Wi-Fi Direct, Hotspot
Bluetooth 4.2, A2DP, LE
Micro USB

Audio:
Stereo speakers
3.5mm jack

SIM:
Nano-SIM

Battery:
5100 mAh

Dimensions:
210 x 124.4 x 8 mm, 470g

Performance

On the Antutu v7 benchmark, the Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019) underperformed. Given the Snapdragon 429 chipset, it’s no surprise but I honestly expected it to use the same chipset as the 10.1, the Exynos 7904. That would have performed a lot better than what this one is using. Basically, it performs on par with an entry-level smartphone.

On Geekbench, the results echo what we’ve seen on Antutu. It has entry-level performance so we shouldn’t expect much out of it, whether in single-core or multi-core performance. It’s not horrible, sure, but it could be better.

In 3DMark, you can see that it performs pretty okay in Ice Storm Unlimited, but suffers greatly in both Sling Shot tests. While you can still run mobile games on it, but don’t expect much out of it especially with just 2GBs of RAM. We’ve included other devices with chipsets around the same level to give you a clearer idea of what to expect.

As for PCMark’s Work 2.0 benchmark, I do believe the Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019) did well enough for its specification. It’s not far off from the Exynos 7904, which had a far bigger difference in other benchmarks, and it should be enough for productivity use.

As for the Work 2.0 battery life endurance test, the Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019) lasted 9 hours and 41 minutes. As far as synthetic benchmark is concerned, the battery life is pretty good and is probably the only area that it managed to beat the 10.1 variant (115 minutes difference). This is definitely due to the chipset’s efficiency as well as the sizeable 5100 mAh battery capacity.
From my own experience with medium use, I find myself having to charge this about once every 4 to 5 days. This is about 30% brightness and me doing a mixture of work (word processing), web browsing, and watching some YouTube videos. I do believe that the standby time can be pretty long, and that the display is what really kills the battery life. That is to be expected given the large screen size, even if it is just a WXGA resolution display.
User Experience

The Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019) display is a sizeable 8-inches. Given its WXGA resolution (1280 x 800), it has an aspect ratio of 16:10 instead of the standard 16:9 so you’ll have a little bit of extra width. While it’s no Full HD display, the colours produced are good enough to enjoy videos and play games on it. Unlike the 10.1, this one does have an ambient light sensor so you can use auto-brightness if you wish. This is especially useful as the visibility is rather poor under sunlight.
SIM card and MicroSD card tray
The Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019) does have 4G LTE capabilities so you can just pop in your SIM card and enjoy mobile data wherever you go. It will only accept a single NanoSIM, but the tray also has a MicroSD slot. Just keep in mind that the MicroSD slot doesn’t double as a secondary SIM slot.

Similarly to its big brother, the Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019) does a decent enough job on speakers. It does have stereo speakers but it’s the bottom-firing type. Personally, I feel that it would be better to have dual front-facing speakers, or at least have one speaker directed towards the user. Given the display, it would certainly make this a more immersive multimedia device. For the best listening experience, just use it with your favourite pair of earphones or headphones, be it wired via the 3.5mm audio jack or wirelessly via Bluetooth.

Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019) UI

The Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019) is running Android 9.0 Pie with the One UI 1.1 on top of it. It gives the device a rather clean look and is generally easy to navigate through everything. It’s user-friendly enough that most people should not have trouble using it. For those of you who are wondering, there is a Dark Mode that can be enabled. It’s listed in Settings > Display > Night mode. I personally prefer darker colours as it feels like there’s less strain for my eyes but there’s nothing wrong if you choose to not utilize the feature.
Camera

Under normal circumstances, I would provide a more extensive look into the camera UI so you guys would have a clearer idea of what it looks like. Unfortunately, the camera keeps crashing when I switch between modes, especially Pro mode. After some testing, we have surmised that there’s nothing wrong with the hardware itself, just that the camera is particularly buggy. Either way, I will walk you through what’s included to the best of my ability.

The modes that you have access to are HDR, Panorama, Pro, Live Focus, Photo, Video, Stickers, and Continuous Shot. There’s certainly more options available here than on the 10.1 that we reviewed earlier. However, the Pro mode is still limited as it only has options for ISO, White Balance, and Exposure Compensation. Regardless, I don’t see people taking much pictures with this, not just because it’s a tablet, unless they have absolutely no choice. Why? Well, take a look at some of the photos I snapped myself right below here.

The camera performance of the Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019) is underwhelming. When the lighting is good, it can take some decent photos and HDR does provide more consistent results but for the most part, it can be a challenge to get a decent photo. The first shots most of the time are out of focus, and colours are rather washed out in most. The selfie camera has it worse as it’s near unusable. Given that it is a tablet, this isn’t a big issue in my opinion, but it’s still worth pointing out if you need a tablet with a good camera.
Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019) Verdict

The Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019) is an affordable tablet, priced at RM599, that is meant for more simple use. If your aim is to get a supplementary device for video and web browsing for an affordable price, this can be considered. However, I would personally recommend you not to pick one up for yourself as there are plenty of better options out there, even from Samsung themselves. Even then, it won’t be that much pricier and it will certainly give you more options on what you can do with it.
Sure, the battery life is good, build quality is solid, and you can’t expect much out of it for the price. However, with a weak chipset and just 2GB RAM, it’s a tablet with limited use. The camera app being buggy is something I can still forgive because it can be fixed via a software update, and I’m aware that not everyone is facing the same issue. For this particular tablet, I cannot give it any award.
If you still want a Samsung tablet but something that’s better overall while not being pricey, click right here.
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U Mobile Mobile Legends Campus Championship Back For Season 2

U Mobile is back again with the Mobile Legends Campus Championship for season 2. With the pandemic still around, they’ve decided to make this year’s tournament online.
U Mobile Mobile Legends Campus Championship Season 2
The tournament will feature more teams, more side activities, and more up for grabs according to U Mobile. Psst, it’s a cash prize worth RM58,000.
Interested in joining? Well you can simply top up or make payment with minimum of RM10 to your current Prepaid or Postpaid plan.

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If you’re new to U Mobile, you can purchase a U Mobile SIM Pack and top up RM10. As for U Mobile postpaid users, you can subscribe to any postpaid plan with a minimum of RM20. Team leaders can register your members by heading the link right here.
This tournament is open for university and college students aged 18 and above and own a valid student ID. Team members would also have to be from the same campus.
Pokdepinion: Well if you are a U Mobile user and good at Mobile Legends, why not have a go?
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AMD Ryzen SKU released – up to 17 model includes Pro and X version

Previously we learned that the AMD Ryzen is said to be launching in early March. Soon after, more rumors are spreadd regarding the full AMD Ryzen processor SKUs. This latest rumor is still not 100% confirmed, but should provide some insight into what’s coming with the launch.

AMD Ryzen model
Core/Thread
Core Clock
Intel’s equivalent

R7 1800X
8C/16T
3.0GHz – 3.6GHz
Core i7 6900K

R7 Pro 1800
8C/16T

R7 1700X
8C/16T
Core i7 7700K

R7 1700
8C/16T
Core i7 7700

R7 Pro 1700
8C/16T

R5 1600X
6C/12T
3.2GHz – 3.5GHz
Core i5 7600K

R5 Pro 1600
6C/12T
Core i5 7600

R5 1500
6C/12T
Core i5 7500

R5 Pro 1500
6C/12T

R5 1400X
4C/8T
Core i5 7400

R5 Pro 1400
4C/8T

R5 1300
4C/8T

R5 Pro 1300
4C/8T

R3 1200X
4C/4T
3.1GHz – 3.4GHz
Core i3 7350K

R3 Pro 1200
4C/4T

R3 1100
4C/4T

R3 Pro 1100
4C/4T

What can we learn from the table is the highest end part AMD Ryzen R7 1800X and 1800 will be competing against the highest end Intel Core i7 6900K. Meanwhile the R7 1700X and below are targeted equivalent to the latest Intel i7 Kaby Lake Processors. Also from the table we learn that it will be no 8 core 8 thread processors, instead the 6 core AMD Ryzen might be released, with 12 threads. All the AMD Ryzen R5 is set to compete with the latest Intel i5 Kaby Lake processors. The lower end part, AMD Ryzen R3 will be featuring flat 4 core 4 thread, this might be a direct competitor against the unlocked Intel Core i3 7350K.

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The Pro and X version are still unknowns. But from speculation, the Pro version might be designed for workstation application, compatible with ECC memory. Meanwhile the X version, left us with many question whether the new AMD Ryzen processors line-up will also have locked and unlocked processor as the X might indicated the unlocked chips.
No information regarding the upcoming AMD APU processor though. There is still some unclear information regarding the AMD Ryzen processor availability but some suggested it could be launched as soon as early March 2017.
Pokdepinion: AMD share has risen tremendously recently, with the hype getting hot and hotter.  Everyone is still waiting for AMD’s comeback in the scene.
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Xiaomi becomes a partner with processors manufacturer Leadcore

Xiaomi has decided to take on manufacturing devices on their own processors, so they will be less dependant on other suppliers such as Qualcomm and MediaTek.
Vice President of Leadcore, Mr. Marshal Cheng has officially confirmed that at the moment they are working with Xiaomi at all three levels: products, technology and patents.

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For the Chinese company Xiaomi is especially important is the last point – patents, as the company has been looking for something to put in their “patents folder “for a long time to better protect their products in an aggressive global arena.
Leadcore are currently holding several patents in the Chinese standard TD-SCDMA 3G, and also for LTE technology.

Why Xiaomi needs to produce devices with their own processors, since there are Qualcomm and MediaTek?

The answer is logical and simple – diversification to reduce risks. In addition, the company will be able to protect their products by means of a portfolio of patents Leadcore. Xiaomi plans to expand into global markets and development of their own SoC is a very reasonable step, and might even be profitable in the longer term.
Moreover, Leadcore – produces very low cost solutions for mobile devices, and collaboration with Xiaomi enables the latter to compete with Samsung (Exynos) and Huawei (Hisilicon) directly with their own solutions .

As a reminder, this is not the first time the two Chinese corporations has cooperated. We have already seen the first result of this partnership in the form of the super-budget Redmi 2A.

source : Xiaomi
Pokdepinion : If this could result in a device which has good performance while also being cheap, it’s a good thing for consumers everywhere. Who doesn’t want a cheap device that runs everyday apps smoothly? I am sure there is a whole market out there that is willing to pay a great deal of money for a phone which “just works”
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Samsung displays certified “unbreakable” — goodbye to shattered screens and broken dreams?

Ever since we started using capacitive touchscreens as our main way of interacting with our smartphones — except you BlackBerry, you special snowflake — we have relied on display panels behind a sheet of glass. As we all know, glass is fragile. But what if we put the displays behind a flexible plastic sheet? You get an unbreakable, flexible display.
The new display panel by Samsung Display features a flexible OLED panel with an unbreakable substrate and a plastic window adhered to it. The plastic window is claimed to offer everything we want from glass — transmissivity and hardness — without the brittleness.
This isn’t unbreakable, and yes, this OLED display is also made by Samsung
The new unbreakable display is verified by UL (Underwriters Laboratories) to withstand military standard durability tests. It survived 1.2 meter drops 26x in succession, high (71°C) and low (-32°C) temperature tests without any damage. The display also took a 1.8m drop in its stride, testament to its durability.

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The display is currently still in development for various applications, smartphones included. The time of broken displays is coming to an end, my friends…
Pokdepinion: I really can’t wait for the day
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Android 12 Will Finally Get WhatsApp Migration from iOS

One of the biggest problems about migration from iOS to Android and vice versa is the inability to keep all the messages on WhatsApp. Soon, it will be a thing of the past as Android 12 will finally be getting the highly-requested migration feature.
Android 12 Getting WhatsApp Migration from iOS

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Google has officially announced that WhatsApp users can now transfer data from iOS / iPhone to smartphone on Android 12. To be precise, it’s only applicable to Samsung Galaxy smartphones and Google Pixel phones, with an emphasis on “new” devices, but it’s a step forward in the right direction.
This WhatsApp data migration tool was first launched for selected Samsung devices, and then expanded to all Samsung Galaxy devices running on at least Android 10. You just have to make sure that you have the latest version of the app on both devices.
It’s also worth noting that you have a Lightning-to-USB-C cable but you can also make use of adapters if you don’t have it, it just needs to be a wired solution. Once you’re done, scan the QR code that’s displayed on your iPhone and it will then start the data transfer process. While this is happening, you won’t be getting any new messages, so keep this in mind.
The data that will be transferred over includes your account information, chat history, media, groups, settings, and more. The one thing that we know will be missing is the call history, which isn’t that important in my opinion.
In case you’re moving from Android to iPhone however, there is no official migration solution as of now, but we do expect one to pop up sooner rather than later at this point since it’s confirmed to be in development. We will report more on this as soon as information becomes available so stay tuned.
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Pokdepinion: Well, took them a long time to make this possible, but better late than never. Now to hope we can do it the other way around as well soon.
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Apex Legends Soon To Come On Nintendo Switch

A lot of Switch gamers were waiting on when the free-to-play Apex Legends would be coming to the platform. Well it seems that the game will indeed be coming soon for the Nintendo console.
Apex Legends coming to Nintendo Switch

The news was confirmed as recently ESRB has rated the game for Nintendo Switch. Seeing how the game is popular for both PC and console, it’s not surprising to see that EA is bringing the title to Switch.
Despite that, there’s no official launch date for the release. It seems that the game is still in development for the time being for Nintendo Switch.

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According to reports, the game on Switch could feature cross-platform support and there could even be cross-progression too. Other than that, to play it on Switch, you would need to subscribe to Nintendo’s online subscription to gain access to the game.
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Pokdepinion: It’s been coming I guess. I wonder how they’ll implement the cross-platform feature… I guess it’s still fair if they get to play with console players but against PC gamers… I don’t think that’s something I would want to face.
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You Can Get Samsung Tab 3 Cheaper At RM2,299 This Merdeka!

Samsung will be hosting their Galaxy Tab Merdeka Promo Campaign which starts from now until the 31st of August 2018, where you can get several of their tabs at cheaper prices.
Samsung Galaxy Tab Merdeka Promo Campaign

Malaysia’s 61st Merdeka is coming and to celebrate that, Samsung is hosting their Galaxy Tab Merdeka Promo Campaign. There are a total of 7 Galaxy Tabs on offer that you can get at cheaper prices.

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Starting off with the Galaxy Tab S3, you can get it at RM2,299, which is cheaper than its original RM2,829 price tag. Coming in with 9.7-inch Super AMOLED Display, it is powered by a Snapdragon 820 chipset. It offers quad-speakers, so whether you are holding it horizontally or vertically, sounds will be clear nonetheless. It also comes with an S Pen, measuring in at 9.4mm in diameter, allowing you to note down anything. Under the hood, it offers a 6000mAh battery that allows for video playback of 12 hours.
Other specifications include a 4GB RAM that’s paired with 32GB internal storage (expandable up to 256GB), a Type-C port, a 5MP front camera as well as a 13MP AF main camera.
Well that’s not all that’s on offer from Samsung. Here’s a complete list of the Galaxy Tabs that’s offered:
Samsung Galaxy Tab Merdeka Promo

Galaxy Tab S3 (9.7″) – RM2,299 (RM2,829*)
Galaxy Tab S2 (9.7″) – RM1,599 (RM1,879*)
Galaxy Tab S2 (8.0″) – RM1,399 (RM1,599*)
Galaxy Tab A (10.1″) with S Pen – RM1,299 (RM1,499*)
Galaxy Tab A (8.0″) – RM959 (RM1,129*)
Galaxy Tab A (8.0″) with S pen – RM899 (RM1,029*)
Galaxy Tab A (7.0″) – RM559 (RM659*)

*Retail price
If you would like to find out more on the Samsung Galaxy Tab Merdeka Promo Campaign, you can click on the link right here.
Pokdepinion: That is some offer they have for the consumers! Seriously, the Galaxy Tab S3 is cheaper by RM530, you’re not going to get deals like that everyday.

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Digimon Vital Bracelet is a fitness band that lets you work out with your Digimon

Really like playing Pokemon Go and walking around as you collect Pokemon and hatch eggs? Well to get more out of your physical activity, you might want to get the Digimon Vital Bracelet. It is essentially a fitness band that lets you level up and evolve your Digimon by performing physical activity like walking and running.
The bracelet itself sports a pedometer, heart rate monitor and a color LCD display, which are pretty common stuff to have in your smartbands today. It does have NFC too, which is a key feature that allows you to engage in battles against other Digimon by touching the Digimon Vital Bracelet against objects equipped with NFC. There’s an app for you to manage your Digimon and get into more battles, as well as to participate in new missions, presumably to achieve fitness-based targets and obtain in-game rewards.

The bracket is expected to be available in March 2021, with pre-orders to commence next week. I do believe that most of the features might be only available in Japan, given the state of their landing page, although some of you might be interested in the novelty of having a Digimon on your wrist.

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Pokdepinion: I think Bandai should create a licensed app for smartwatches to have similar functionalities as well… Pretty sure there will be many who wouldn’t mind spending obscene amounts on microtransactions.
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MSI Unveils AMD B650 Series Motherboard Lineup

MSI today showcased its new lineup of AMD B650 series motherboards with new and updated technologies.

To fully support AMD Ryzen 7000’s new boosting behavior, MSI has inherited the extended heatsinks with additional thermal pads on VRM chokes for greater thermal stability. Same goes to the M.2 slot – the double-sided thermal pad keeps the SSD temperatures at bay while under intensive read and write loads. On the power side of things, MSI’s B650 series boards will support up to 16+2+1 Duet Rail Power System and dual EPS 8-pin connectors for CPU power delivery. The maximum supported memory is up to 6600MT/s, with both AMD EXPO and Intel XMP (as A-XMP) profiles supported on the platform.

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Connectivity-wise, all boards come with 2.5GbE LAN, Wi-Fi 6E and USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 (20Gbps) Type-C connector ready to go. ARGB Gen2 devices are supported; BIOS flashing feature are available through a button placed on the rear I/O for easier upgrade process down the line.
MPG Series

MPG B650 CARBON WIFI
MPG B650 EDGE WIFI
MPG B650I EDGE WIFI (mini-ITX)

All models feature two colors (Carbon-black and Silver-white), with the former two supporting PCIe 5.0 x4 M.2 slots. All three features four M.2 slots and six SATA ports for extensive storage options.
MAG Series

MAG B650 TOMAHAWK WIFI
MAG B650M MORTAR WIFI

As the popular line of mainstream motherboards, both models are equipped with 80A Smart Power Stage, dual EPS 8-pin CPU power, 2x M.2 slots and Audio Boost 5 technology.

PRO Series

PRO B650-P WIFI
PRO B650M-A WIFI

Featuring more understated designs, all the popular features of MSI motherboards such as extended heatsinks, M.2 Shield Frozr and Flash BIOS button are here as well. Both models support PCIe 4.0 on both slots for storage.
More details can be found on this landing page.
Pokdepinion: Looks like MSI has featured Wi-Fi on all B650 boards so far – looks like a LAN-only board could be reserved to just entry level motherboards moving forward?
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GIGABYTE AORUS Z490 motherboards leaked to be PCIe 4.0-ready

GIGABYTE has apparently confirmed in their marketing material that their latest generation of GIGABYTE AORUS Z490 boards will support PCIe 4.0. Of course, the Intel Z490 chipset isn’t going to come with PCIe 4.0, and neither will the 10th Gen Intel Core processors, although the upcoming Rocket Lake-S generation will reportedly support the faster protocol.
Now what’s interesting is that the Rocket Lake-S will also fit into the same LGA 1200 socket that Comet Lake-S will use. So what GIGABYTE is essentially promising that their GIGABYTE AORUS Z490 motherboards will feature full support for the 11th Gen Intel Core processors. Earlier leaks have also hinted that even the Intel 500-series chipset won’t support PCIe 4.0, and all the PCIe 4.0 lanes will come from the CPU.

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Part of GIGABYTE’s design to support PCIe 4.0 in their marketing material leaked out by Videocardz as follows:
Gigabyte PCIe 4.0 Hardware Design

2x PCIE 4.0 Slot (Reinforced PCIe 4.0 x16 or x8/x8 with lower impedance)
M.2 PCIe 4.0 Slot (M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 slot with lower impedance)
PCIe 4.0 Turbo B-Clock (External clock generator for PCIe 4.0 overclocking)
PCIE 4.0 Switches (Switch PCIe 4.0 x16 into PCIe x8/x8)
PCIe 4.0 Re-driver (Boost & strengthen PCIe 4.0 signals to longer lengths)
3.3x Slot Signal Stability
4x Lower Low Signal Loss PCB

It isn’t too surprising too though since even older ASUS AMD X470 and B450 boards has come with support for PCIe 4.0, even though AMD never gave their blessing for said support. Which might also be the case for Intel down the line, considering they do seem to enjoy to release new chipsets and new motherboards with every generation of processor. Well, at least you will know it isn’t the board’s fault, but rather Intel’s, in the event they decide to pull something like that in the future.

PCIe 4.0 aside, the GIGABYTE Z490 boards will also feature an impressive VRM, with high end 90A power stages and Direct Power Design. Interestingly the flagship GIGABYTE AORUS Z490 boards will not feature the Direct Power Design that they debuted with the GIGABYTE AORUS X570 boards.
          GIGABYTE Z490 AORUS XTREME WATERFORCE            GIGABYTE Z490 AORUS MASTER              GIGABYTE Z490 AORUS ULTRA            GIGABYTE Z490 AORUS PRO AX
There’s the GIGABYTE Z490 AORUS XTREME WATERFORCE, Z490 AORUS MASTER, Z490 AORUS ULTRA and Z490 AORUS PRO AX, alongside a new Z490 VISION series that’s expected to be their creator-oriented lineup. Well, we will take a closer look at them when they finally launch.
Pokdepinion: Seems quite interesting for a vendor to prepare support for features so far ahead…
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Samsung Galaxy Watch3 Titanium Arrives In Malaysia At RM2,499

The folks at Samsung Malaysia has announced the arrival of their Samsung Galaxy Watch3 Titanium, which is now available for purchase at authorized stores nationwide.
Samsung Galaxy Watch3 Titanium now available

You can expect the Samsung Galaxy Watch3 Titanium to feature premium materials as well as a rotating bezel. A premium metal strap is included in the box.

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The strap comes in Mystic Black to complement the body of the smartwatch and features a texture that matches the look and feel of the Titanium model.
With the Samsung Galaxy Watch3 Titanium boasts all the features of the Galaxy Watch3 packaged in a sleek and premium design. Aside from that, it offers health monitoring features such as SPO2 t racking, home training programs, and sleep management.
Available at the price of RM2,499, the Samsung Galaxy Watch3 Titanium comes in a 45mm Bluetooth variant in Mystic Black. You can get it at Samsung Experience Stores, Samsung Authorized Partners, as well as Samsung Malaysia E-stores.
Pokdepinion: The price might seem a bit high but it sure does look like it comes in a quality build. Would you spend that much on a smartwatch? Let us know.

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Main Menu for Super Smash Bros Ultimate Revealed – Nintendo Teases New Mode

We get a glimpse of the main menu screen in Super Smash Bros Ultimate. Interestingly, Nintendo censored one of the game modes in the menu.
Main Menu for Super Smash Bros Ultimate Revealed

We have several interesting announcements at Nintendo Direct with regards to the upcoming Super Smash Bros Ultimate but the fun doesn’t stop there. Game Director Masahiro Sakurai has revealed the main menu for the game and also teased about a new, unannounced game mode.

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Upon revealing a slate of new characters like Simon Belmont and King K. Rool, details about stages, and furthering unveiling new Pokemon and Assist Trophies, Sakurai also showcased the main menu of Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. While this alone isn’t exactly something to be excited about, one major tease was provided upon the menu’s reveal.
In addition to the usual slate of Smash, Online, and additional bonus game mode options at your disposal in the menu, one noticeably large selection was still hidden. Sakurai teased that whatever is hidden behind this panel is not ready to be revealed just yet and that they’ll talk about it in the near future.

What could this hidden game mode be? Well, this is purely speculation so do take this information with a grain of salt but I have a feeling it’s a solo campaign mode, much like Subspace Emissary in Brawl and the Adventure Mode in Melee. While it is possible it could be something else, I’m about pretty sure this would be the case. We are expected to know more about this very soon.
Super Smash Bros Ultimate will release exclusively for the Nintendo Switch on 7th December 2018.
Pokdepinion: Please let there be a new adventure-type mode with a storyline. I legit enjoyed Subspace Emissary and would like something like but including every single character in the game.
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ASUS RT-AC87U Review & Unboxing

ASUS RT-AC87U Dual-band Wireless-AC2400 Gigabits Router Review

Well greetings reader , so here I am again giving you an unboxing of the most powerful consumer router, the ASUS RT-AC87U, the ultimate and top product on ASUS’s networking lineup . Control everything at your fingertips and control with ease . Without further delay shall we continue to the unboxing first?
ASUS RT-AC87U Review & Unboxing

Ultra-fast 802.11ac Wi-Fi router with a combined dual-band data rate of 2334 Mbps for smooth up to 4K/UHD video playback, ultra-fast file-sharing of large files and low-latency online gaming.
World’s first 4×4 MU-MIMO antenna design with AiRadar universal beamforming for unrivaled multi-device performance and wireless signal coverage up to 465 m² (around 5,000ft²)1
Built-in USB 2.0 and USB 3.0 ports for up to 10-times faster data transfers to USB storage devices2, printer sharing, and 3G/4G dongle support.
ASUSWRT graphical user interface for easy, CD-free 30-second setup and hassle-free advanced network control.
AiProtection with Trend Micro with triple-strength total network security, plus robust parental controls and privacy protection.
ASUS AiCloud 2.0 lets you access, sync, share and stream your files anywhere, on any internet-connected device

For more information please visit here
Product Link :- http://www.asus.com/my/Networking/RTAC87U/
Pictorial Unboxing

the first impression when i look at this router is “Lamborghini” . The design itself resembles a Lamborghini Hood and it does give the impression of speed!

Astonishing , thats is the only word that comes to my mind when i have this beast on my hand , look at the sleek design !

if you worry about heat build up , worry not because there is so much ventilation on both side and at the bottom .

LED and WiFi toggle can be located on the front of the router and also on the right you can see a USB 3.0 port ! Finally a front USB port instead at the back :-) .

here how the LED toggle work :-)

behold the IO 1 USB 2.0 port , WPS toggle , 1 dedicated WAN port , 4 Gigabits Ethernet port , reset toggle and power port .

well now i can brag to my friend that i have a Lamborghini :-)
INTERFACE AND FEATURE

ASUSWRT 2.0

AI protection

CP Ai Protection

Router Security Scan Check

Web Apps Filter

Web Apps Filter

Web Apps Filter

Web Apps Filter

Bandwith Monitor Adaptive QoS

QoS Configuration

Web history!

As you can see there a few new features that are included in this router such as Ai protection , Adaptive QoS and Web History
Ai PROTECTION
divided into 3 category
1. Router Security Scan  which will scan your router settings and then it will recommend you to change the settings to increase its security.
2. Malicious site blocking and Vulnerability Protection this will protect you from a phishing website by restricting access to known malicious websites in Trend Micro’s database
3. Infected Device Prevention and Blocking if you turn this on and setup the alert preference, you need to key in your email details and it will send you an email to alert you in the event a device has been infected or a suspicious activity has been detected on your network
ADAPTIVE QoS
Adaptive QoS ensures inbound and outbound bandwidth on both wired and wireless connections for prioritized applications and tasks via pre-defined, drag-and-drop presets: gaming, media streaming, VoIP, web surfing and file transferring.
from what i understand everything is already have been pre-defined so what you need to do is drag and drop a category to your liking

For me it’s always gaming at the top so that I do not have to worry about ping when im P2P torrent at full speed while gaming at the same time, P2P falls into the “File Transferring” category
APPS ANALYSIS

If you turn on the Apps analysis feature this will enable more in depth traffic analysis which can be viewed when you click on a client icon The picture above is an example of what will you see if you enable it .
WEB HISTORY

This is the scariest part of the router ASUS RT-AC87U. It provides you with a Web History feature which i feel is kinda like a privacy breach :-P , this feature allows you to view a history of websites visited by a specific client :-) , scary isn’t it?. But you can disable Adaptive QoS to turn off this Web History feature :-) .
NETWORK SPEED TEST 5Ghz

This is a 4GB dummy file transfer test from my laptop to my PC, with my laptop acting as a server connected via LAN 1Gbps to the ASUS RT-AC87U. Judging from the test my PC which is using an AC USB WiFi adapter ASUS USB-AC56 which has a maximum speed of 867Mbps. The result is 49.7MBps = 391Mbps which is absolutely the maximum speed attainable because the laptop which was acting as the server is using a 5400rpm HDD .
In conclusion if my laptop was using an SSD I’m sure the transfer speed will be more than that or it will be much closer to the maximum speed of my USB-AC56 adapter which is 867Mbps or 108MBps.
For your information ASUS RT-AC87U is rated as an AC2400 router = 600+1734Mbps which totally annihilate my AC56 adapter .
So if you want to achieve close to the ASUS RT-AC87U’s rated performance you might want to grab PCE-AC68 AC1900 WiFi adapter
http://www.asus.com/my/Networking/PCEAC68/
THOUGHTS
ASUS RT-AC87U AC2400 is the ultimate consumer networking product , I think the SRP for this router is around RM1199 . RM1199 for this is totally worth every sen in my opinion , you get control of your own network, everything is under your finger, not to mention its speed ! With the unbeatable hardware in the router , I would totally recommended this router for who have a large Home/Business networking as with this router you can control your network with ease .

Hereby i Award this router for PokdeGold Award!

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New PSVR Headset Revealed; Comes with Some Upgrades

There’s a new PSVR headset that was revealed by Sony Interactive Entertainment known as the PlayStation VR Model CUH-ZVR2, and it comes with some upgrades.
New PSVR Headset Revealed

Today Sony Interactive Entertainment announced that the PlayStation VR will get a hardware update bringing some improvements to the cabling and to the processor unit. They’re basically quality of life improvements, so don’t expect massive changes.

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The house of PlayStation sent in  a press kit, with the first images showcasing the changes, which are visible, but only if you squint (but the fact that the images are in massively high resolution helps, I guess).

The new model will bear the model number CUH-ZVR2 (compared to CUH-ZVR1 of the original PlayStation VR) and the most visible change is in the fact that the main wire connecting to the headset now brings the headphone cable all the way, so you’ll be able to plu your earbuds directly to the unit. Default earbuds are still included in the box, but the shape is different to adapt to the band of the headset.
The volume and mute controls have also been integrated in the headset, just below the visor. On top of that, the cable connecting the headset and the Processor unit is slimmer for better usage comfort.

The processor unit has also been updated to implement HDR pass through. This means that you won’t need to unplug the unit in order to enjoy HDR content on your TV. That being said, the PlayStation VR headset will still need to be turned off. Unfortunately, it’s not possible to use the new processor unit with the old headset model, due to differences in the cable setup.
There is no release date for the west, at the moment, but the new model will launch in Japan on October 14th. The price won’t change compared to the current model.

On top of the new PlayStation VR, a new PlayStation Move controller will also be released at a later date, bearing the model number CECH-ZCM2. The new controller will have updated performance and will be compatible exclusively with PlayStation 4. The biggest change is that it won’t have the updated Mini-USB connection anymore, but it will conform to the PS4 standard by using a Micro-USB USB connection. The price for the newPlayStation Move model will also remain unchanged.

Pokdepinion: If you haven’t gotten yourself the headset yet but are planning to, the best thing to do now is to wait it out a bit. Either to get this one or or buy the older version off from someone since the value of the item will surely drop and you’ll save some money. #JustSayin
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Ubisoft Reveals Space Junkies Open Beta — Arcade VR Shooter That Pits PC And PS4 Players Together

Just recently, Ubisoft revealed Space Junkies, an upcoming arcade VR shooter game. While it’s not released just yet, Ubisoft will be holding an open beta on March 22 1am (UTC+8) through to March 24 7pm (UTC+8) on Playstation VR. As for PC, it will run from the March 25th 7pm in the same time zone that you’ll be able to play with Oculus Rift, HTC Vive, and Windows Mixed Reality (WMR) headsets.

With the open beta, players will be given the chance to play the game for free ahead of its worldwide launch on March 26. It will offer the same experience as the full game, where it features four different PvP modes playable across several maps as well as a variety of characters each with unique characteristics.
The one thing that caught our attention is that Playstation VR and PC players will be able to challenge or team up with each other thanks to full cross-play support during the open beta and at launch, a first for both platforms by Ubisoft.

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Space Junkies is a jetpack-fueled arcade shooter developed exclusively for VR gaming. The game features fast-paced multiplayer action set in three-dimensional space arenas and leverages full VR embodiment to immerse players in microgravity battles. In addition, the game will receive regular new content beyond release, including new game modes, new maps, weapons, and customization items.
Pokdepinion: The game looks cool. I’d love to try it but I don’t own any VR headsets… Maybe I should borrow someone’s..
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Subnautica is now free on Epic Games Store — claim it quickly before the offer expires!

Regardless whether you prefer Steam or the Epic Games Store, we are pretty sure you love free games. Perhaps the love for free games is what Epic Games is counting on to entice you to their new store, the aptly named Epic Games Store. The free game of the fortnight (coincidence? I think not!) is Subnautica.

The game which usually goes for $24.99 on Steam and the Epic Games Store is now free. Subnautica is not your random indie title though. It is rated Overwhelmingly Positive on Steam in recent reviews, and is even playable in VR! Mac gamers (do they exist?) will also find joy as this game supports Mac OS X too.
The recommended system specifications are pretty light, requiring just a 4th Gen Intel Core CPU and a NVIDIA GeForce GTX 550 Ti. The minimum requirements sees Unknown Worlds Entertainment list just an Intel HD 4600, so pretty much everyone should be able to play this game.

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You can claim Subnautica on the Epic Games Store via the following link:
Get Subnautica for FREE
This is Epic Games’ first free game on the Epic Games Store, with more to come every two weeks. The next free game is expected to be Super Meat Boy, so stay tuned!
Pokdepinion: I can’t swim, so perhaps this is the closest I get to being underwater…
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