Apex Legends to Increase Apex Coin Price In The Near Future

Attention, Apex Legends players, we have some important news to share regarding upcoming price adjustments and an exciting in-game event. As part of their commitment to maintaining fair and balanced pricing across all currencies, EA / Respawn Entertainment will be implementing changes to real money transactions from June 1, 2023. Additionally, there will be a Threat Level event, which will provide thrilling gameplay and rewards. Read on to discover the details of these updates.
Apex Legends to Increase Apex Coin Price

Respawn Entertainment is said to be periodically reassessing their global pricing strategy to account for evolving economic conditions. As a result, starting from June 1, there will be adjustments to the prices of Apex Coins in certain currencies. It is important to note that these changes will only impact real money transactions, and the cost to acquire in-game cosmetics will remain unaffected.

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While some currencies, including USD, EUR, JPY, HKD, INR, UAH, AED, and VND, will not experience any changes, others will see increases or reductions. These modifications aim to achieve a balance in prices across all currencies, enhancing the overall player experience.
In conjunction with the price adjustments, there will be a new in-game event called Threat Level. This event will be available from May 23rd to June 6th, offering players an exhilarating gameplay experience filled with challenges and rewards. If you are planning to purchase Apex Coins to acquire items for the Threat Level event, please take note of the rollout timing for the price adjustments.
For players intending to make purchases for the Threat Level event, it’s essential to be aware that the price adjustment rollout across all platforms will commence at 2AM PT / 5PM Malaysia time on June 1st and is expected to be completed by approximately 10AM PT / 1AM Malaysia time in the following day. This ensures a smooth transition and allows you to plan your transactions accordingly.
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Pokdepinion: I am curious to see how significant of an increase / decrease we’ll see in Apex Legends. If it’s just minor, I’m sure most people won’t think too much about it, especially since they’re already quite generous with the free Apex Coins within the Battle Pass as of late.
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Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra: What is Nightography?

With the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra, I’m sure you’ve heard the term Nightography pop out a lot, but what is it exactly and how does it benefit you? Let’s dive right into it.
Nightography with the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra

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Nightography is an innovative solution that lets you capture better night and low-light shots by making full use of both hardware and software. For starters, the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra makes use of its 108MP primary camera, specifically its 2.4 micrometer sensor, to capture more light.

Secondly, we have the Corning Gorilla Glass DX and and super clear lens which allows for even more light into the sensor and reducing lens flares which are caused by light reflecting within the lens. The protective measures brought by Gorilla Glass DX is just icing on the cake at that point.

On the software side, the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra uses Night Solution, which is automatically used when the camera detects a low-light environment. Using the AI signal processing algorithm and the NPU chip, it takes multiple pictures and combine the good ones into a singular, final product. This works with the main camera, 3x telephoto camera, and selfie camera, with the capability being possible in Portrait Mode as well.
As for video recordings, the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra does have a few tricks up its sleeve. First up, we have dual-track image stabilization, which makes use of optical image stabilization and video digital image stabilization to account for the camera’s movement via both hardware and software. This will prevent blurry footage, which is a common issue with low shutter speed.

Lastly, and arguably the most highlighted feature, is Auto FPS. It automatically changes the frame rate, minimum of 24FPS, of the videos you are recording based on lighting conditions. In the off chance that there is a need to record lower than 24FPS to get brighter visuals, the Samsung Super Night Solution comes into play. What it does is that it will take existing videos and produce up to 12FPS more, which will fill in the gap to ensure that the video remains smooth while still looking bright.

The Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra may be using the same hardware from last year’s S21 Ultra, but don’t be fooled by it. It comes with a host of upgrades that make a huge difference, most notably with low-light shots. All of the aforementioned features combine to bring you Nightography so you can take good shots virtually anywhere you are.
If you’re interested to learn more about how well the smartphone performs, check out our Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra review by clicking right here.
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Bandai Namco Unveils God Eater 3; Will Be Released Worldwide

After first seeing it at Tokyo Game Show 2016, Bandai Namco has officially announced God Eater 3 as the official sequel to God Eater 2: Rage Burst.
Bandai Namco Unveils God Eater 3

The new God Eater game, which was first announced at Tokyo Game Show 2016, has been given an official name. Bandai Namco has announced that it will be known as God Eater 3. Platform and a release date have not been announced.
Here’s the official description from Bandai Namco Entertainment:

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After the successful launch of God Eater 2: Rage Burst, leading video game publisher and developer Bandai Namco Entertainment Asia announces that it will be bringing God Eater 3 that is totally upgraded from last series, the latest iteration of the monster-slaying action RPG series. God Eater 3 is developed for home console.
A lot of years have been passed from the last battle. The earth is not anymore the place humans were used to live. The Aragami, terrifying beats are still raging around the world creating misery and destruction. To save the world and re-establish the balance new heroes has been raised – the God Eaters – man who have been gifted or cursed with new version of the God Arc weapons – special implants powered by Aragami cells.
Team up with your other God Eaters to take down monstrous new Aragami that are tearing apart locations around the globe. But this won’t be your only mission, something is happening to the God Eaters and the line between dark and light has never been so thin… It’s time to start breaking free from the cursed shackles that bind the soul of the God Eaters while the battle will rush as never before…
God Eater 3 is planned for release worldwide, including the Americas, Europe, Japan, and Southeast Asia (Singapore, Malaysia,Thailand, Philippines, and Indonesia).
For more information on God Eater 3, do visit the official website right over here.

Pokdepinion: Am I excited for the game? Yes, definitely. Am I a bit salty about not having much information going on for the game? Also yes. But it’s something we just need to a bit more patient about.
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[EXCLUSIVE]Hands on with the OPPO R11 FC Barcelona Edition; do you bleed red (and blue)?

The OPPO R11 was launched in China sometime back, but we have yet to see OPPO Malaysia put forward any plans to bring it to Malaysia. Still, those who want the latest flagship from the Chinese company can drool at the device that bears an uncanny similarity to the OnePlus 5, in a unique colorway all too familiar to football fans, or specifically, fans of the Spanish football club known fondly as Barça. Yes, ladies and gentlemen, we had in our hands, if only for a brief moment, the exclusive OPPO R11 FC Barcelona Edition, and we have pictures here to share.

The OPPO R11 FC Barcelona Edition features a unique Blue and Red color scheme, the official colors of the renowned football club. The red portion on the lower half is separated from the blue by a sleek golden line with an 18K FC Barcelona insignia smack dab in the center.

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A closer look at the gold bling on the OPPO R11 Barcelona Edition
That sexy golden trim around the camera!
OPPO has added more gold touches to the device, with a glitzy golden rim around the dual camera hump as well. The OPPO R11 Barcelona Edition shares its camera setup with the standard OPPO R11, as well as the OnePlus 5, which means its a 16MP f/1.7 standard camera paired with a 20MP f/2.6 telephoto camera.
The lockscreen
The homescreen cum app drawer
The OPPO R11 Barcelona Edition also features the Barca insignia on the lockscreen and homescreen wallpapers. With the OPPO R11 Barcelona Edition, you won’t have to explain which football team is your favorite once you pull out your phone. Aside from these touches inside and out, the OPPO R11 Barcelona sports the same Snapdragon 660, 4GB RAM, 1080p 5.5″ AMOLED display and 3300 mAh battery found in the standard edition of the OPPO R11.
The bad news? Availability of the OPPO R11 is uncertain here in Malaysia, which makes the chances of this exclusive edition ever hitting our shores even slimmer.
Pokdepinion: I bleed red, but any of you interested in this device? Leave a comment!
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[Computex 2019] ASUS AMD X570 Series Motherboards – Be spoilt for choices

Now that AMD has returned with the Ryzen 3 series pairing their Zen 2 architectures with the revolutionary PCIe Gen 4.0 PCIe, we were definitely looking forward to what motherboard manufacturers had up their sleeves to offer. When we mention motherboards, our eyes were definitely on ASUS, to see how would they improve the already great X470 boards. And we were definitely not disappointed at all! In fact, the number of SKUs that ASUS has pushed this time is so massive, there is definitely a board that satisfies your build; whether you’re looking for an ATX, ITX or heck, even Mini-DTX!
Of course, leading the pack would be the Republic of Gamers, Crosshair VIII boards that fill in perfectly for demanding overclockers and gamers who want to squeeze every nib of the juice from their systems. This is followed by ROG Strix series, focusing on aesthetics and performance without extravaganza. Then we have the TUF Gaming rolling up its sleeves focused at essential builds with endurance focus and affordable prices. Finally, if you are meticulous about your build and prefer subdued styling with carefully hand picked features, you can turn to the Prime family, and if workstations and creative is your direction, there’s Pro series for you.
Seasoned veteran overclockers, hardcore gamers, first time builders, creators, workaholics, whatever you’re building, there’s an ROG/ASUS X570 motherboard for you.

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ROG Crosshair VIII X570 Motherboards and Specifications
What started back in 2006 is now a marque in the computing system. Republic of Gamers was a revolution and it never stopped since it began. It gave a meaning to “enthusiast motherboards”with the original Crosshair and never stopped until today. Build with the highest grade components, these motherboards are capable of hitting the highest speeds, punching the boundaries of desktop computing.
The ROG Crosshair VIII models define the top bar of ASUS’ X570 motherboards. It is led by the armor-clad and liquid-cooling ready Crosshair VIII Formula, followed by the Crosshair VIII Hero and the cute yet beastly Crosshair VIII Impact for Mini-DTX builds.
          ROG Crosshair VIII Formula            ROG Crosshair VIII Formula            ROG Crosshair VIII Formula            ROG Crosshair VIII Formula              ROG Crosshair VIII Hero            ROG Crosshair VIII Hero            ROG Crosshair VIII Hero              ROG Crosshair VIII Hero            ROG Crosshair VIII Hero (Wi-Fi)          ROG Crosshair VIII Hero (Wi-Fi)              ROG Crosshair VIII Hero (Wi-Fi)            ROG Crosshair VIII Hero (Wi-Fi)              ROG Crosshair VIII Hero (Wi-Fi)          ROG Crosshair VIII Impact            ROG Crosshair VIII Impact

Model Name
ROG Crosshair VIII Formula
ROG Crosshair VIII Hero (Wi-Fi)
ROG Crosshair VIII Hero
ROG Crosshair VIII Impact

CPU
AMD AM4 Socket for 3rd and 2nd Gen AMD Ryzen™/2nd and 1st Gen AMD Ryzen™ with Radeon™ Vega Graphics Processors

Chipset
AMD X570 Chipset

Form Factor
ATX (12 x 9.6 in.)
ATX (12 x 9.6 in.)
ATX (12 x 9.6 in.)
Mini-DTX (8.0″ x 6.7″ in.)

Memory
4 DDR4/ 128 GB
4 DDR4/ 128 GB
4 DDR4/ 128 GB
2 DDR4/ 64 GB

Graphics Output
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A

Expansion Slot
PCIe 4.0 x 16
2
@ x16 or x8/x8
2
@ x16 or x8/x8
2
@ x16 or x8/x8
1
@ x16

PCIe 4.0 x 16
1
@ x4
1
@ x4
1
@ x4
N/A

PCIe 4.0 x1
1
1
1
N/A

Storage & Connectivity
SATA 6Gb/s
8
8
8
4

U.2
0
0
0
0

M.2
1x 22110
(SATA + PCIe 4.0 x4)
1x 22110
(SATA + PCIe 4.0 x4)
1x 22110
(SATA + PCIe 4.0 x4)
1x 2280
(SATA + PCIe 4.0 x4)

1x 2280
(SATA + PCIe 4.0 x4)
1x 2280
(SATA + PCIe 4.0 x4)
1x 2280
(SATA + PCIe 4.0 x4)
1x 2280
(SATA + PCIe 4.0 x4)

USB 3.2 Gen 2 front panel connector
1
1
1
1

USB 3.2 Gen 2
7 x Type-A at back
1 x Type-C at back
7 x Type-A at back
1 x Type-C at back
7 x Type-A at back
1 x Type-C at back
5 x Type-A at back
1 x Type-C at back

USB 3.2 Gen 1
4 x Type-A at back
4 x Type-A at front
4 x Type-A at back
2 x Type-A at front
4 x Type-A at back
2 x Type-A at front
2 x Type-A at back
2 x Type-A at front

USB 2.0
4
4
4
2

Networking
Gigabit Ethernet
Aquantia® 5G LAN
Intel® I211AT
Realtek® 2.5G LAN
Intel® I211AT
Realtek® 2.5G LAN
Intel® I211AT
Intel® I211AT

Wireless
Intel® Wireless-AX 200
2 x 2 Wi-Fi 6 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax) with MU-MIMO supports dual frequency band 2.4/5GHz
Bluetooth v5.0
Intel® Wireless-AX 200
2 x 2 Wi-Fi 6 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax) with MU-MIMO supports dual frequency band 2.4/5GHz
Bluetooth v5.0
N/A
Intel® Wireless-AX 200
2 x 2 Wi-Fi 6 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax) with MU-MIMO supports dual frequency band 2.4/5GHz
Bluetooth v5.0

Audio
Codec
SupremeFX S1220
SupremeFX S1220
SupremeFX S1220
SupremeFX S1220

Effects
Sonic Studio III
Sonic Studio Virtual Mixer
Sonic Radar III
DTS® Sound Unbound
Sonic Studio III
Sonic Studio Virtual Mixer
Sonic Radar III
DTS® Sound Unbound
Sonic Studio III
Sonic Studio Virtual Mixer
Sonic Radar III
DTS® Sound Unbound
Sonic Studio III
Sonic Studio Virtual Mixer
Sonic Radar III
DTS® Sound Unbound

Aura
Aura Sync
V
V
V
V

4-pin RGB Header
2
2
2
1

Addressable RGB header
2
2
2
2

Others
Pre-mounted I/O Shield
SafeSlot
Pre-mounted I/O Shield
SafeSlot
Pre-mounted I/O Shield
SafeSlot
SO-DIMM.2 with Heatsink

ROG Strix X570 Motherboards and Specifications
If you are a gamer and don’t really need the extreme features of the ROG Croshair VIII, the Strix retains ROG’s style, performance and overclocking abilities without the extras that you wouldn’t use. For Ryzen 3, there’s full-size ATX board; ROG Strix X570-E and X570-F Gaming along with Mini-ITX; the ROG Strix X570-I Gaming.
          ROG Strix X570-E Gaming            ROG Strix X570-E Gaming            ROG Strix X570-E Gaming            ROG Strix X570-F Gaming            ROG Strix X570-F Gaming              ROG Strix X570-I Gaming            ROG Strix X570-I Gaming

Model Name
ROG Strix X570-E Gaming
ROG Strix X570-F Gaming
ROG Strix X570-I Gaming

CPU
AMD AM4 Socket for 3rd and 2nd Gen AMD Ryzen™/2nd and 1st Gen AMD Ryzen™ with Radeon™ Vega Graphics Processors

Chipset
AMD X570 Chipset

Form Factor
ATX (12 x 9.6 in.)
ATX (12 x 9.6 in.)
ITX (6.7 x 6.7 in.)

Memory
4 DDR4/ 128 GB
4 DDR4/ 128 GB
2 DDR4/ 64 GB

Graphics Output
HDMI 2.0/ DP 1.2
HDMI 2.0/ DP 1.2
HDMI 2.0/ DP 1.4

Expansion Slot
PCIe 4.0 x 16
2
@ x16 or x8/x8
2
@ x16 or x8/x8
1
@ x16

PCIe 4.0 x 16
1
max @ x4
1
max @ x4
N/A

PCIe 4.0 x1
2
2
N/A

Storage & Connectivity
SATA 6Gb/s
8
8
4

U.2
0
0
0

M.2
1x 22110
(SATA + PCIe 4.0 x4)
1x 22110
(SATA + PCIe 4.0 x4)
1x  2280
(SATA + PCIe 40 x4)

1x 22110
(SATA + PCIe 4.0 x4)
1x 22110
(SATA + PCIe 4.0 x4)
1x 2280
(SATA + PCIe 4.0 x4)

USB 3.2 Gen 2 front panel connector
1
1
0

USB 3.2 Gen 2
7 x Type-A at back
1 x Type-C at back
3 x Type-A at back
1 x Type-C at back
3 x Type-A at back
1 x Type-C at back

USB 3.2 Gen 1
4 x Type-A at back
2 x Type-A at front
4 x Type-A at back
2 x Type-A at front
4 x Type-A at back
2 x Type-A at front

USB 2.0
4
4
2

Networking
Gigabit Ethernet
Realtek® 2.5G LAN
Intel® I211AT
Intel® I211AT
Intel® I211AT

Wireless
Intel® Wireless-AX 200
2 x 2 Wi-Fi 6 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax) with MU-MIMO supports dual frequency band 2.4/5GHz
Bluetooth v5.0
N/A
Intel® Wireless-AX 200
2 x 2 Wi-Fi 6 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax) with MU-MIMO supports dual frequency band 2.4/5GHz
Bluetooth v5.0

Audio
Codec
SupremeFX S1220A
SupremeFX S1220A
SupremeFX S1220A

Effects
Sonic Studio III
Sonic Studio Virtual Mixer
Sonic Radar III
DTS® Sound Unbound
Sonic Studio III
Sonic Studio Virtual Mixer
Sonic Radar III
DTS® Sound Unbound
Sonic Studio III
Sonic Studio Virtual Mixer
Sonic Radar III
DTS® Sound Unbound

Aura
Aura Sync
V
V
V

4-pin RGB Header
2
2
1

Addressable RGB header
2
2
1

Others
Pre-mounted I/O Shield
SafeSlot
Pre-mounted I/O Shield
SafeSlot
M.2 Audio Combo Card
SafeSlot

TUF Gaming X570 Motherboards and Specifications
TUF motherboards define affordability with essential gaming features, distinctive looks and reliability. There are two SKUs of the similar X570 motherboard, the TUF Gaming X570-PLUS and it’s Wi-Fi twin. The digital VRM and Dr. MOS power stages and TUF chokes ensures the CPU gets steady stream of power, while the TUF capacitors hone 20% higher heat tolerance.
          TUF Gaming X570-PLUS            TUF Gaming X570-PLUS            TUF Gaming X570-PLUS            TUF Gaming X570-PLUS(WI-FI)              TUF Gaming X570-PLUS(WI-FI)            TUF Gaming X570-PLUS(WI-FI)

Model Name
TUF Gaming X570-Plus (WI-FI)
TUF Gaming X570-Plus

CPU
AMD AM4 Socket for 3rd and 2nd Gen AMD Ryzen™/2nd and 1st Gen AMD Ryzen™ with Radeon™ Vega Graphics Processors

Chipset
AMD X570 Chipset

Form Factor
ATX (12 x 9.6 in.)
ATX (12 x 9.6 in.)

Memory
4 DDR4/ 128 GB
4 DDR4/ 128 GB

Graphics Output
HDMI / DP
HDMI / DP

Expansion Slot
PCIe 4.0 x 16
1
@ x16
1
@ x16

PCIe 4.0 x 16
1
max @ x4
1
max @ x4

PCIe 4.0 x1
2
3

Storage & Connectivity
SATA 6Gb/s
8
8

U.2
0
0

M.2
1x 22110
(SATA + PCIe 4.0 /3.0×4)
1x 22110
(SATA + PCIe 4.0/3.0×4)

1x 22110
(SATA + PCIe 4.0 x4)
1x 22110
(SATA + PCIe 4.0 x4)

USB 3.2 Gen 2 front panel connector
0
0

USB 3.2 Gen 2
2 x Type-A at back
1 x Type-C at back
2 x Type-A at back
1 x Type-C at back

USB 3.2 Gen 1
4 x Type-A at back
2 x Type-A at front
4 x Type-A at back
2 x Type-A at front

USB 2.0
4
4

Networking
Gigabit Ethernet
Realtek® L8200A
Realtek® L8200A

Wireless
Intel® Wireless-AC 9260
2×2 Wi-Fi 5(802.11 a/b/g/n/ac) with MU-MIMO support dual frequency band 2.4/5 GHz
Bluetooth v5.0
N/A

Audio
Codec
Realtek S1200A
Realtek S1200A

Effects
DTS Custom for GAMING Headsets
DTS Custom for GAMING Headsets

Aura
Aura Sync
V
V

4-pin RGB Header
2
2

Addressable RGB header
1
1

Others
SafeSlot
SafeSlot

ASUS Prime X570 and Pro X570 Motherboards and Specifications
AMD’s new Ryzen processors are particularly appealing for executing heavy-duty workloads, but gaming features and multicolored lighting aren’t the best options for the office, and workstations requires a particular set of skills. The Pro WS X570-ACE marries the new CPUs and their PCIe 4.0 connectivity to ECC RAM and management features not normally seen outside of pricey server-grade gear.
If there’s one motherboard in ASUS X570 lineup that balances every possible take on functionality and aesthetics, it’s the Prime X570-PRO. It ticks all the important checkboxes and wears a unique aesthetic with more universal appeal than gamer-oriented designs. Its distinctive look also appeals to enthusiasts who prefer more subdued styling for streamlined builds.
          PRIME X570-P            PRIME X570-Pro            PRIME X570-Pro            PRIME X570-Pro            Pro WS X570-ACE              Pro WS X570-ACE            PRIME X570-P

Model Name
Prime X570-Pro
Prime X570-P
Pro WS X570-ACE

CPU
AMD AM4 Socket for 3rd and 2nd Gen AMD Ryzen™/2nd and 1st Gen AMD Ryzen™ with Radeon™ Vega Graphics Processors

Chipset
AMD X570 Chipset

Form Factor
ATX (12 x 9.6 in.)
ATX (12 x 9.6 in.)
ATX (12 x 9.6 in.)

Memory
4  DDR4/ 128 GB
4 DDR4/ 128 GB
4 DDR4/ 128 GB

Graphics Output
HDMI / DP
HDMI
HDMI / DP

Expansion Slot
PCIe 4.0 x 16
2
@ x16 or x8/x8
1
@ x16
2
@ x16 or x8/x8

PCIe 4.0 x 16
1
max @ x4
1
max @ x4
1
max @ x8

PCIe 4.0 x1
3
3
N/A

Storage & Connectivity
SATA 6Gb/s
6
6
4

U.2
0
0
1

M.2
1x 22110
(SATA + PCIe 4.0 x4)
1x 2280
(SATA + PCIe 4.0 x4)
1x 22110
(SATA + PCIe 4.0 x4)

1x 22110
(SATA + PCIe 4.0 x4)
1x 22110
(SATA + PCIe 4.0 x4)
1x 2280
(PCIe 4.0 x2)

USB 3.2 Gen 2 front panel connector
1
0
0

USB 3.2 Gen 2
3 x Type-A at back
1 x Type-C at back
4 x Type-A at back
4 x Type-A at back
1 x Type-C at back

USB 3.2 Gen 1
4 x Type-A at back
2 x Type-A at front
2 x Type-A at back
4 x Type-A at front
2 x Type-A at back
4 x Type-A at front

USB 2.0
4
5
4

Networking
Gigabit Ethernet
Intel® I211AT
Realtek® 8111H
Intel® I211AT
Realtek® 8117

Wireless
N/A
N/A
N/A

Audio
Codec
Realtek S1220A
Realtek S1200A
Realtek S1200A

Effects
Crystal Sound 3
N/A
N/A

Aura
Aura Sync
V
V
N/A

4-pin RGB Header
2
2
N/A

Addressable RGB header
1
1
N/A

Others
Pre-mounted I/O Shield
SafeSlot
SafeSlot
Asus Control Center
SafeSlot

Pokdepinion: AMD’s recent price announcement for the CPU is definitely sweet spot. Let’s just hope the motherboards don’t spoil that. Of course, we will update when we have it. Watch this space.
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Intel Arc “Battlemage” May Double The Core Count, Up To 64 Xe-Cores

The next-gen Arc GPU may arrive on Q2 2024 at earliest.

RedGamingTech has brought some leaks that reveals some preliminary specs for the second generation Intel Arc GPU, codenamed “Battlemage”. In a slide summarizing all the potential specs, there are some pretty promising numbers – including a doubling of Xe-Cores over current-gen Intel flagship, the Arc A770 (which contains 32 Xe-Cores).

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Aside from the doubling of cores, other specs do come with some pretty interesting numbers. The clock speed is set to target over 3GHz – and that’s despite Intel strictly targeting its GPU TDP to max out at 225W. TSMC’s 4nm process should help achieve that level of efficiency with the expected clockspeed, but it’ll be interesting to see how far Intel can push on the efficiency front.
Aside from that, the VRAM configuration features a 256-bit bus, which should mean 16GB or possibly even 32GB capacity – though it’s not certain whether standard GDDR6 or the high-speed GDDR6X variant may be used. The cache also sees its size tripled to 48MB – a recent trend on new GPUs to compensate for narrower memory buses. Die size is said to be similar to AD103 (which is 379mm²), and that should make it slightly smaller than current gen Arcs.

As for it’s targeted performance, RTX 4070 Ti is the reference – though it’s still too early to tell. However, NVIDIA (and AMD) may be preparing for their respective next-gen GPU launches by Q2 2024, so the eventual performance equivalent may fall even further down to the competitor’s product stack. Still – before Battlemage, Intel is set to give its existing Alchemist GPUs an architectural refresh according to the internal roadmap, and new models are to be expected on 2H 2023.
Source: Videocardz | RedGamingTech (YouTube)
Pokdepinion: Intel might need to push for a more aggressive development cadence to catch up to Team Green and Team Red.
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Stand A Chance To Win A New Garmin Smartwatch When You Get Vaccinated

Garmin Malaysia has announced a new competition to inspire Malaysians to get together to develop herd immunity in support of the National COVID-19 Immunisation Programme Malaysia and to commemorate Health Awareness Month. The competition is entirely focused on encouraging individuals to create content for social media and, as a result, spreading positive awareness across the country.
Vaccinate and win a Garmin smartwatch

The competition will run from 2 July to 2 August and involves participants creating and posting creative content of their vaccination experience on Instagram using Garmin’s official template with the hashtag: #GarminCucukReward and tag Garmin Malaysia’s official account. The winner will stand a chance to win a brand new Venu 2 or a Venu 2s worth RM1,799, both of which are equipped with the Pulse Oximetry functionality.

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The Pulse Oximetry functionality is used to calculate blood oxygen saturation. Saturation of blood oxygen (Sp02) is a useful indication of health and physiological performance. As your altitude changes, SpO2 can assist you gauge your body’s acclimatisation and track gains or reductions in blood oxygen saturation.
Monitoring changes in your SpO2 during sleep is useful for identifying sleep disorders, and tracking it while awake can provide insights into our physical performance under all kinds of conditions, helping you keep track of longer-term trends in your personal health.
How to enter?
Step 1: Post a picture with your choice of posing or on the day of your vaccination using the official templates to your Instagram feed.
Step 2: Use the hashtag #GarminCucukReward and tag @GarminMalaysia.
Step 3: So make sure that your profile is public.
The competition is open to all Malaysians with proof of vaccination verification from the MySejahtera or Selangkah app. The competition will run from 2 July to 2 August.
Pokdepinion: Well this is a coincidence because I’m going for my vaccination next week. Might just give this competition a try.
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Previously, we reported about miHoYo denying allegations that Genshin Impact is being used to spread spyware in order to steal personal data. Now, they’ve also addressed allegations of clipboard snooping on iOS devices.
miHoYo Addresses iOS Clipboard Snooping Allegations in Genshin Impact

A number of iOS 14 users have accused developer miHoYo of clipboard snooping and reading the content of the clipboard when the game starts up. While some users have pointed out that it may be caused unintentionally due to a known bug caused by firebase dynamic links, people still feel uncertain about the matter.

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miHoYo has chimed in on the matter on Twitter and their official website. They stated that the issue is only present on the iOS version of Genshin Impact and nowhere else. Apparently, this happens due to a system console function added to the test build of the game in early stages of development. The function was used to read the clipboard, copying specified coding in the game and start the system console.
This function was supposed to be removed in the final versions of Genshin Impact, but unfortunately, it wasn’t completely removed. They have since apologized for causing distress and panic amongst gamers. They reassured everyone that the game doesn’t process, save, upload, or perform any malicious operations with the information it reads.
Since then, miHoYo has added a new update for Genshin Impact on iOS which removes the function. Now, we can finally put this whole fiasco to rest and play the game without worries.
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Pokdepinion: Good thing they took action fast enough. They have a huge momentum going on for them now, they just can’t afford to spoil it.
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Sony World Photography Awards 2021 Student And Youth Competitions Shortlist Announced

The World Photography Organisation has just announced the shortlist for the Student and Youth competitions of the Sony World Photography Awards 2021. The photographers who win the “Student Photography of the Year” and “Youth Photographer of the Year” award will be unveiled this coming 15 April via their online and video platforms.
Student competition of the Sony World Photography Awards 2021
Ten students were listed in the Student competition of the Sony World Photography Awards 2021. All of these shortlisted photographers hail from leading higher education institutions from across the world. These students were asked to submit 5 to 10 photos based on two given briefs. Here are all the shortlisted photographers and their works which focus on environmentalism to social and political activism to cultural preservation:

Border by Matías Alejandro Acuña (Argentina, Motivarte) – Depicts the work of park rangers in Argentina’s Punta Bermeja nature reserve.
Bàt-ti-to by Irene Facoetti (Italy, Cfp Bauer) – Features a series of black & white photographs combining radiographs and medical data of wounded birds treated in the CRAS WWF Valpredina rehabilitation centre.
Home by Tayla Nebesky (USA, University of the West of England) – Looks at her parents’ efforts towards self-sufficiency on their ranch in California.
Faces: Building a Better Future by Matias Garcia Paez (Ecuador, Ravensbourne University London) – Presents interiors and portraits of members of a construction team working on the home of local architect David Vasconez who specialises in sustainable building.
My Local Leaders by Coenraad Heinz Torlage (South Africa, Academy of Design and Photography) – Features portraits of philanthropic figures whose varied contributions made a significant impact on their rural community of Dundee in Kwazulu-Natal.
Engelhande (Angel Hands) by Claudia Mauderer, (South Africa, Stellenbosch Academy) – Looks at the work of Sprouting Minds, a non-profit organisation in the Fisantekraal area, that aims to provide meals to school children and education on food sustainability through talks and cultivation initiatives.
Hope in Nepal, with support from The Leprosy Mission by Hannah Davey (New Zealand, Elam School of Fine Arts) – Documents the work of The Leprosy Mission (TLM) in the village of Tikabhairab which funds the Anandaban Hospital and local groups working in the community.
Gosha Bergal (Russian Federation, Rodchenko Artschool) – Depicts protests for fair elections to the regional parliament in the city of Moscow.
Thomas Hengge (USA, New York University) – Covers Black Lives Matter demonstrations in New York City following the death of George Floyd.
Inheritor series from Yanan Li (Mainland China, University of Technology) – Captures the spirit of Chinese opera, a time-honoured tradition, struggling to maintain its relevance in an era of technology and new media.

Building a Better Future is the topic of the first brief. Students had to tell the stories of those working towards a better future for all in the context of a challenging 2020. The work of the selected 10 students engages with key contemporary issues while highlighting the efforts of individuals and organisations from across the globe.

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These ten students have now moved to the second stage of the competition and are each awarded with Sony digital imaging equipment to help complete their second brief Our Time. Students will have to produce a series of images which explores the way they and their contemporaries see the world and how they hope to change it.
“Student Photography of the Year” winner will be announced on 15 April and will be awarded €30,000 (RM147343.13) worth of Sony digital imaging equipment for their institution. You can check out the stunning shortlisted photographs right here.
Youth competitions of the Sony World Photography Awards 2021
Six category winners comprise the Youth competition shortlist with each winner responding to a different monthly theme from July to December 2020. You can check out the works of these amazing photographers down below.

In Pubarun Basu’s (India, 19 years-old, Composition & Design, July 2020) photograph, the shadows of parallel railings are projected onto curtains in the photographer’s home, creating the illusion of cage bars. From behind the curtains, a pair of hands is trying to break through, conveying a sense of entrapment shared by so many across the world this past year.

Tianyang Wang (China Mainland, 18 years-old, Culture, August 2020) black & white portrait depicts a local Tibetan man in his home.

Emil Holthausen (Germany, 18 years-old, Natural World & Wildlife, September 2020) presents a striking image of a fox sitting in the snow.

Ram Kaushalyan’s (India, 18 years-old, Street Life, October 2020) photograph of a young boy captures the vibrancy and energy of the local street fair where it was taken.

Connor Lothian’s (UK, 18 years-old, People, November 2020) abstract image of a model performing in a studio is a result of his experimentation with colour and movement.

Zak Elley’s (UK, 19 years-old, Show Us Your World, December 2020) collaboration with make-up artist Rebecca Ross presents the subject of the photograph in a full face of makeup based off the TikTok logo colour scheme. The portrait comments on the platform’s immense popularity alongside the dangers lurking in today’s social media spheres.
“Youth Photographer of the Year” winner will be awarded a range of Sony digital imaging equipment and is chaired by Gastón Deleau, Director, FOLA, Buenos Aires, Argentina.
The Sony World Photography Awards is produced by the World Photography Organisation and is one of the most important fixtures in the global photographic calendar. Now in its 13th year, the free-to-enter Sony World Photography Awards is a global voice for photography and provide a vital insight into contemporary photography today. For both established and emerging artists, the Sony World Photography Awards offer world-class opportunities for exposure of their work.
Pokdepinion: I envy talented photographers like these Sony World Photography Awards 2021 shortlisted photographers. The way they execute their craftsmanship, stirring feelings and emotions with just a photograph is just amazing to me.
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ASUS Service Month offers 10% off spare parts from now until 30th June!

Accidents happen, and repairs can be quite costly. To lessen the hurt on your wallet, ASUS is running their ASUS Service Month campaign from now until 30th June 2019, where you can get 10% off from the original spare part price for every confirmed repair service at authorized service centers.
This 10% discount is only valid for repairs on laptops, tablets, AIO PCs, tower PCs and smartphones. It doesn’t apply to ASUS’ extensive lineup of components, which most probably can’t be repaired anyway. With that said, components like the display panel and motherboard of your laptop or smartphone can easily run above RM1000, so 10% off during this ASUS Service Month is a pretty good deal.

You can find out more about ASUS Service Month on their official Facebook page, or just PM them with your questions.

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Pokdepinion: I wonder if it is still worth it to repair an older VivoBook I have…
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Cooler Master MM710 Review — ultra-light, ultra-good

In the pursuit of ever lighter mice, manufacturers have resorted to cutting out holes in the shell. The Cooler Master MM710 is a perfect example of that, with a heavily perforated shell to make it one of the lightest mice ever created, and most definitely the lightest one Cooler Master has ever brought to the market. But a good mouse has to be more than just a featherweight.
It’s also worth noting that Cooler Master took into account a lot of user feedback, ironing out issues like a weak sidewall, wobbly buttons, among others. The unit we have here represents the aftermath of all the changes, so lets see if it impresses us.
Unboxing

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The Cooler Master MM710’s packaging has a pretty clear direction. It gives you an image of the product and highlights its impressive sensor, switches and weight. Technically, all the criteria of a good mouse are here.

Meanwhile the back showcases more of the features of this mouse. The Cooler Master MM710 is equipped with everything you would expect a top notch mouse to have, including them pretty white mouse feet.

And in the box we find more than we expected, as Cooler Master actually threw in an additional set of those pretty white mouse feet I just mentioned. Cooler Master has been doing this for quite a while now, perhaps in line with their Make it Yours ethos which encourages you to customize your mouse, i.e. take it apart and mod it.
Appearance

The Cooler Master MM710 isn’t much to look at. While its brethren the MM711 has RGB, the MM710 lacks the luxury of bling. No frills is the name of the game here. It’s a holey mouse with a pretty standard ambidextrous shape. The holes are elongated hexagons like Cooler Master’s emblem, and I am quite thrilled that Cooler Master managed to integrate their branding here while maintaining structural integrity.
The holes extend to the sides as well. In the pursuit of weight-savings, there are no rubber grips here. A thing worth noting is that while Cooler Master does mention the MM710’s ambidextrous shape in its marketing materials, there are only buttons here on the left, while the right is bare. It’s good for right-handed gamers, but if you are leftie you won’t get to have side buttons.
Specifications

Body material
Honeycomb ABS plastic, matte black

Sensor
PixArt PMW3389
400 IPS
50 G acceleration
< ~2mm cut off distance

DPI
200 ~ 16 000 DPI, 100 DPI increments

USB report rate
125/250/500/1000 Hz

Switch type
Omron 20M switches

Cable
1.8m Ultraweave cable, fixed

Battery life
N/A

Weight
53 gram excluding cable

Dimensions
116.6 x 62.6 x 38.3 mm

User Experience
As a small mouse, it does mean that it is more suited for those who use the claw grip or fingertip grip styles. Palm gripping is absolutely out of the question, unless you have some baby hands. I do switch to a fingertip grip when I am gaming, so the Cooler Master MM710 literally became a gaming mouse for me, as I didn’t find it comfortable to use a fingertip grip throughout my work day. A weekend mouse to frag enemies with, so to speak.

As you do not have rubber grips with the Cooler Master MM710, it can feel a bit too slippery if you often lift and reposition your mouse. The light weight of the mouse does prevent the issue of it actually sliding out of your hand, but I do think that a coarser finish on the sides might help with grip and not add weight, unlike rubber grips. Or maybe just throw on some grips for some creature comfort on what is otherwise a very barebones mouse. You don’t have to worry about sweat with this mouse though as the airflow through this mouse makes sure that you won’t break a sweat when gaming.

The Cooler Master MM710 comes with 100% PTFE mouse feet, or what some call skates. It glides like a dream on my ROG Scabbard, and exhibits an unreal lack of resistance to motion thanks in part to the super-pliable cable. The weight also helps in that, resulting in a mouse that feels effortless to move around. So effortless that you might actually be unaccustomed to it for the first few days because it just moves so easily.

The use of the PixArt PMW3389 meant Cooler Master can offer a higher maximum tracking speed of 400 inches per second, a pretty substantial improvement over the PMW3360 sensors they used in the Cooler Master MM531 and earlier mice. The extra 4000 DPI is most probably going to be unused, but if you find the 12 000 DPI sensors too slow, this one might be right up your alley. Tracking of the sensor is very good, with no visible jittering even at 16 000 DPI. You can also see that the wavy lines are pretty natural, indicating the absence of angle snapping in the Cooler Master MM710.
You can turn on angle snapping if you want though. Cooler Master added support for the MM710 in the MasterPlus suite for peripherals. Yes, there are two versions of MasterPlus now, one to handle the RGB effects of their coolers and cases, another just for peripherals. There are a huge array of features available, and I like that most of the important settings are all placed in one page for easier navigation.
          Key reassignment            Mouse combo            Settings              Macro programming            Profiles
There’s also a mouse combo feature, which works by giving you an additional layer of programmable buttons that’s accessible by holding down the DPI button. It’s a little backwards though, because of the position of the DPI button, and the fact that you can’t reassign the key to the side buttons. Meanwhile, for the more advanced users, the full-fledged macro programmer should be quite fun to take advantage of. You can even set the delays individually, use the exact amount of delay you are keying in, or just use a single delay value for all the actions.
You don’t get that many buttons that you can assign the macros to, but do look on the bright side as all the buttons are very nice and tactile on the Cooler Master MM710. The main buttons are Omron switches, and feel awesomely tactile and precise, while the scroll wheel offers very distinct notches which is great for switching weapons in games without over-scrolling, or just for scrolling down long documents. Last but not least, the side buttons. These are very responsive too, and are a far cry from their earlier mice which had a tad too much travel for my liking. Overall, this mouse is great for clicking.

The flaws that earlier revisions had are also all ironed out. There’s but the slightest bit of wobble on the left click, although it definitely doesn’t affect the accuracy of my clicks. The sidewall is also very sturdy, with it impossible to actuate the side buttons by pressing on it unless you lift it off the table and purposely try to squeeze the sides with a rather obscene amount of force.

Now a thing that’s on everyone’s mind when it comes to these holey mice is how will you keep it clean. I believe most of us do eat at our PCs, and that’s a pretty valid concern. Cooler Master did claim that it can survive a quick rinse as the components are all coated in a splash proof material. I did put it under the sink, and yes, it did survive. Cooler Master does warn that the switches and scroll encoders do not have the same coating, but it seems like you don’t have to worry about it too much as nothing happened even though I just let water run through the entire mouse before shaking it dry. Yes, I didn’t even let it dry completely before connecting it to my PC. A foolish endeavor with any other electronic device, but maybe not with the apparently splashproof Cooler Master MM710.
Conclusion
The Cooler Master MM710 is a great mouse, with nice, precise clicks on all buttons and an equally accurate sensor. The weight, slick feet and ultra-flexible cable are also perfect, removing any sort of resistance you would expect from a lesser mouse. For RM199, it’s really relatively affordable given the mice we have seen recently. I must also again express my absolute amazement that Cooler Master actually had the foresight to apply a splashproof coating on the innards just so you can clean the Cooler Master MM710 easily. Objectively, there really is nothing much you can ask for from the Cooler Master MM710.
I would personally prefer a bigger mouse though. Hopefully Cooler Master will unveil an ultralight mouse with the MM531’s ergonomic shape soon. Now that’s something I really look forward to. And for once, I am willing to overlook the absence of RGB for the sweet weightlessness that I never knew I wanted. That’s something I rarely ever say. But hey, in the Cooler Master MM711’s case, additional RGB LEDs only added an extra 7 grams. So… maybe. For now, the Cooler Master MM710 is something I whip out when it’s time to get serious with the pewpews. Like a weekend track car, if you will. I can’t daily drive it due to its size, but I sure can have fun with it when I am gaming.

Our thanks to Cooler Master Malaysia for sending us the Cooler Master MM710 for review.
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Baidu KUNLUN AI accelerator with 260 TOPS set for mass production next year

The Baidu KUNLUN has completed its development and will be mass produced early next year. The cloud-to-edge AI accelerator was developed by Baidu in partnership with Samsung Electronics, and will be manufactured on Samsung’s 14nm process and I-Cube packaging.

Samsung’s I-Cube technology connects a logic chip and high bandwidth (HBM) memory with an interposer, similar to how the AMD Vega GPUs are built. The logic chip in play here is Baidu’s own advanced XPU, their home-grown neural processor architecture, which communicates with the HBM at up to 512GBps.
Baidu will be using the chip for various AI workloads include search ranking, speech recognition, image processing, natural language processing, autonomous driving and natural language processing. All these applications are made possible by the Baidu KUNLUN’s excellent efficiency with up to 260 TOPS of performance at just 150W.

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The new chip is reportedly three times faster than a conventional GPU/FPGA-accelerating model when used with Ernie, a pre-training model for natural language processing.
Pokdepinion: I honestly didn’t know Baidu was involved in chip design too.
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Are you using this D-Link DIR-850L router? Your security might be at risk!

If you are using a Dlink 850L router, which happens to be a Wireless AC1200 Dual Band Gigabit “Cloud” Router, chances are that you are using it’s full cloud capabilities and this could pose as a security risk to you. Security Pierre Kim (@PierreKimSec) takes you on a journey right from decrypting the router firmware all the way to exploiting it in a beautifully crafted guide here. There is even a script written in C that you can compile right away and use it.
What’s the damage, you ask? Pretty much everything can be pwned! Right from the internal DHCP LAN, to the external communication protocols, even including the supposed to be unique feature – the custom MyDlink cloud! All this was actually a security contest entry that did not materialize because Pierre Kim got a revisionB of the router – which was not affected with this exploit at that time.
Don’t Panic, help is on it’s way
As much as you should, don’t panic. Right now, there are steps that you can take to avoid getting exploited:

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Reset the router to its default factory setting.
Disable the WAN remote admin feature
Do not access the router through unauthorized Wi-Fi.
Change the wireless SSID password and PIN code to prevent unauthorized users from accessing the LAN.
Change the device’s administrator password. Be sure to use a strong new password.

These are the guidelines as stated by D-Link on their website. There will also be a firmware update scheduled for tomorrow and you really should get your router updated.
Source: Pierre Kim, D-Link
Pokdepinion: Security vulberability is always a possiblity. What is important, is that you know what you are putting at risk and what is hidden way in the abyss
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NVIDIA will launch its GeForce GTX 990 in early 2015

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Now that we have passed into the second half of 2014, we should expect some new GPUs in the coming months. But what is more exciting, is what is coming in the first half of 2015 according to a new report from SemiAccurate.
We should expect NVIDIA to skip the 20nm process completely, moving directly from 28nm into 16nm. This is just a rumor right now, but if it ends up happening, 2015 is going to be one of the most exciting years for GPUs in a very long time. This would see NVIDIA release the GeForce GTX 990 under the Maxwell architecture, from the GM204B core.
Currently there is no image of GTX 990 on the net yet , for now the status of this news only a rumor

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ref : TweakTown
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AMD Threadripper 2990WX to cost RM7500? That’s really amazing value for money!

The monstrous 32-core, 64-thread AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX was placed on sale for a short while on CanadaComputers before being taken down, revealing the price. And truth be told, it is really quite reasonable.
The new 12nm-based HEDT CPU is designed for extreme multithreaded applications. With a massive TDP of 250W, the Threadripper 2990WX has all of its 32 cores running at 3.4 GHz.

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Now on to the price. The 2399 CAD (~RM7490) price tag might be a little daunting, the 18C/36T Intel Core i9 7980XE goes for 2499 CAD (~RM7802) on the same store. You get nearly double the cores, for less money. Now that’s what I call a good deal.
Then again we must remember that AMD hardware in Malaysia comes at a premium for some reason, so do not be too surprised if the price is higher when it arrives in Malaysia.
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Pokdepinion: If I ever had use for so many cores, I would definitely go AMD. The value for money is just through the roof!
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Windows 11 Will Not Have Native Support for Android Apps at Launch

One of the most interesting features of the Windows 11 OS is native support for Android apps. Unfortunately, that will not be present at launch.
Windows 11: No Native Support for Android Apps at Launch

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As we reported earlier today, Windows 11 will be coming starting 5th October 2021. Unfortunately, one of its key features will not be available at launch, and that is native support for Android apps.
Microsoft specifically mentioned that native support for Android apps will be coming to Windows Insider’s build in the next few months, but didn’t mention anything much apart from that. It appears that the feature requires more development work if they’re going through that.
For those of you who aren’t aware, the Windows Insider program lets certain users test out new features before it gets officially rolled out to the masses. You can think of it as a beta test, where it will be easier to detect bugs and collect feedback that can be used to improve the features that are being tested.
The native Android app support on Windows 11 is made possible thanks to Amazon and Intel, with the apps being delivered via Amazon Appstore and the latter making use of the Intel Bridge technology. This doesn’t mean that it can’t work on PCs running an AMD CPU, just that it’s more optimized for Intel Core CPUs.
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Pokdepinion: I kind of figured this would be the case as it can open a Pandora’s Box-level catastrophe if implemented poorly. Well, better safe than sorry in this case.
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AMD crams two Vega GPUs into the Radeon Pro V340 — capable of handling up to 32 users per card!

AMD announced their Radeon Pro V340, a dual-Vega Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) solution meant to accelerate the most demanding datacenter visualization workloads.

The Radeon Pro V340 cards feature 32GB of HBM2 memory for insanely high bandwidth for the design and media workloads. The implementation of HBM2 also allows AMD to claim to be the first VDI hardware solution with the technology.

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With AMD MxGPU Technology, the Radeon Pro V340 deliver the only hardware-based GPU virtualization solution in the market, based on the industry-standard SR-IOV (Single Root I/O Virtualization) technology. It supports up to 32 virtual machines, allowing up to 33% higher user density per GPU.

The AMD Radeon Pro V340 will be available in Q4 2018 from leading system providers.
Pokdepinion: Can we like game on this with four virtual PCs powered by this?
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OPPO is looking into developing their own chipset

Out of the big players in the Android smartphone industry, only HUAWEI and Samsung has the ability to design their own chipsets. Even then, both HUAWEI’s Kirin and Samsung’s Exynos are widely considered inferior to Qualcomm’s Snapdragon chips. Xiaomi had a brief stint with a chip called the Surge S1, although it was featured in a single device that never made it to our shores. To makes matters worse, there was no successor to the chip. Despite all that, OPPO might be joining the fray of the few esteemed smartphone makers who also make their own chips.
A recent hire at OPPO is Chan Yen, who will be leading the OPPO TMG Technical Committee. He served as the technical director during his time at Qualcomm, so he knows his stuff. The chip-making endeavor is reportedly joined by both realme and OnePlus, which might mean that most of BBK Electronics subsidiary will use the homegrown chips.

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OPPO’s CEO Chen Yongming has also announced that he would be injecting 50 billion yuan in R&D funds over the next three years, which will include the budget to develop the new OPPO chipset. OPPO has previously announced the OPPO M1 chipset, so you can consider that OPPO was testing the waters back then. OPPO entering the chipset business might be quite interesting too, especially if OnePlus and realme will also use them.
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Pokdepinion: I am quite interested to see whether OPPO will target the high end straight away or just go for the mid-range… Also, it means more business for either TSMC or GloFo.
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EMUI 11 By HUAWEI Will Bring Enhanced Experience With New UX Design, Privacy And Security Features

Unveiled at this year’s HUAWEI Developer Conference 2020 by Wang Chenglu, HUAWEI has outlined several new features of the company’s operating system, EMUI 11.
EMUI 11 to offer new features and experience

One of the new features that EMUI 11 will bring is its Always-On Display (AOD) options, where the UI lets you to customize your screen with a primary color palette of red, yellow, and blue and pick your own skin.
You can also expect upgrades on MeeTime as well as the Multi-Screen Collaboration feature with EMUI 11. They’ve claimed that users are no longer bound by hardware limitations and are free to customize their experience based on their individual needs and preferences.

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The new Multi-Screen Collaboration update allows it to be supported up to three active windows, offering more flexibility to users. It also allows the tablet to act as an external webcam or second screen for the PC, while the PC can share its input peripherals with the tablet.
In terms of security, EMUI 11 allows users to purge image files before transferring of all sensitive data such as location, time, and device details before it is sent. In addition to that, encrypted memos also keep personal notes personal by securing the content with a PIN or biometric lock.
HUAWEI has revealed of the beta program for EMUI 11, where eligible devices include the HUAWEI P40 series, HUAWEI Mate 30 series, HUAWEI MatePad Pro. Beta program will soon be added to the HONOR 30, HONOR V30, and HUAWEI nova 7 later on.
Pokdepinion: Can’t wait to test out the UI for myself. Hopefully, it’ll offer an improved experience.
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Alleged Wireless PSVR Headset Patent Surfaced

When you think of virtual reality headsets, the PSVR headset is one of the more affordable VR headsets around. It wasn’t exactly a revolutionary device but it still did well enough. It appears that Sony Interactive Entertainment might have more things lineup for the virtual reality space as a wireless PSVR headset appears to be in the works.
As you can see from the picture at the top of this post, Sony has patented a new unit that appears to be completely wireless. Of course, a receiver of sorts will still need to be plugged into the PlayStation itself. The receiver will then send a wireless signal to the headset, which frees up a lot of area for movement.

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A wireless PSVR unit could take the system to a whole other level. One thing that holds the PSVR back (or even other VR headsets for that matter) is all the wires attached to it. The cable needed in order to get it up and running properly are a micro USB cable, the PS camera, the HDMI from the TV, and the HDMI going to the PS4. There’s also two other HDMI cables, that are combined into one, plugged into the front that leads to the headset. Getting rid of most of these wires would lead to a more consumer-friendly device.

It’s worth noting that this is merely a patent, which doesn’t mean that a finished product is guaranteed. There are plenty of patents that never became a reality. But to the least, it does show something very interesting from the PlayStation team.
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Pokdepinion: This would be pretty great, if you asked me. But I’m very curious to know if input lag would be an issue. Also price.
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Roidmi Eve Plus Review – Value-centric robot vacuum with boatload of features!

From simple note taking to house cleaning work, we find more tasks being handed over to our robot and AI companion at this day and age. The question is no longer can technology do this but rather, which tech does it better or is more cost effective?
Today we’re looking at the Roidmi Eve Plus, arguably the most affordable cleaning robot that also comes with a docking station. While price isn’t everything, a cleaning robot must essentially be good at cleaning, easy to use, and even easier to clean. Otherwise, it would be better to pick up a broom instead. So how well does the Roidmi Eve Plus perform as a cleaning robot? Let’s find out.

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Specifications
Robot

Max Suction Power
2700Pa

Noise level (ECO/STANDARD/BOOST/MAX)
≈＜75dB

Rated power
50W

Dust box capacity
300 ml

Water tank capacity
≈ 250 ml

Battery type
lithium battery

battery capacity
5200mAh

Cleaning time
≈ 250 minutes

Charging time
≈ 250 minutes

Dimensions
355 x 355 x 100 mm

Net weight
5 kg

Dock station

Dust bag capacity
≈ 3L

Vacuum time
12 second

Noise level
≤ 82 dB(A)

Rated power
850 W

Dimension
358 x 300 x 174 mm

Docking Station

Starting off with the docking station, it serves two main functions for the Roidmi Eve Plus. The first is for charging, and the second is a dust collecting station. Bear in mind that this station does not refill the mop solution of the vacuum as most similar products in the market in Malaysia will lack this. For the ones that have it, you are expected to pay at least twice as much.
Personally, I have mopped enough floors to know that regular cleaning of the mop cloth is essential to ensure good performance. With that, I don’t really mind refilling the cleaning solution every single time at the beginning of cleaning as I get to wash the cloth during that time.

The dust collector gave us about 10 full emptying runs (300ML (Vacuum capacity) x 10 = 3ML (Dock capacity)) provided your vacuum dust compartment is full. For an 800qf house, I stayed in with full occupants of 2 adult and 2 free roaming bunnies, it takes about 5 times of cleaning on daily basis to get it filled. Based on my estimation for the area, I have cleaned around 24 m2 (258 ft2), which means the 5 bundle cleaning bags will least me about 6 months to 1 year.

The vacuum cleaning process sounds like standing next to a cramping bike, rating at about 72db. Yes, is loud, but the process was a fast one being only 12 seconds so it was very tolerable. Combined with the fact that I don’t have to lift a finger; I don’t really have anything to complain about. There are a total of 5 dust bags bundled with the Eve Plus, so we’re looking at about 6 months of use without the need to purchase additional ones. The dust bags cost about RM35.90 for a bundle of 5 bags.

It is worth mentioning that the Docking station has a “Smell ionizer” or “deodorizing ions” function. It kept the dust bag “fresh” and free of mold and smell. While there’s no specification on how this works, it is logical to believe that the deodorizing ions function is actually similar with those used in an air purifier.
Where airborne particles, charged by the ions, get clumped together and stick to nearby surfaces. While we can’t be sure if this is the case, one thing for sure is that I don’t smell anything even as I place the docking station next to my sofa.
Robot Vacuum

The Roidmi Eve Plus has about the same size as other cleaning robots in market; wide and short. While often overlooked as a deciding factor, it is crucial to make sure the cleaning robot you’re purchasing can fit under your furniture. When planning out your furniture, a good benchmark is that the robot can move below the furniture. In this case the Roidmi Eve Plus can travel perfectly fine below the Ikea Hemnes TV cabinet.

The top of the robot is where all the buttons and the LDS laser are. The buttons on the Roidmi Eve plus is generous in terms of price point, usually we’ll see 2 buttons with limited functions but over here, the buttons have multiple functions as listed below:

1st / Spot button:

Short press to clean a localized area.
Short press during operation to pause operation

2nd / Power button:

Short press for full cleaning cycle
Hold to power off
Short press during operation to pause operation

3rd/ Dock Button:

Press to return to dock

Below

Below the robot you will find the universal wheel, the charging plate, and the side brush. Having two side brushes is an added value but not necessary as the function of the side brush is to direct the dust and dirt into the vacuum, instead of leaving it somewhere else. In other words, 1 is good but 2 is better.

On the back, you can find the wheels and the vacuum compartment. The wheels have a strong suspension that gave it the ability to move over door strips up to 2cm. This is a basic but crucial function especially for more modern housing, where door strips and doorway threshold are more often used. Having this ability allows for seamless room to room cleaning.
The Vacuum
Smack right in the middle of the Roidmi Eve is the vacuum compartment, rated as powerful as 50W / 2700PA (Pascal). To give you an idea, the original iRobot Roomba back in 2002 has about 30W, the most popular robot vacuum on Lazada has 2600PA, and pushing out an alien newborn from a spaceship’s window crack needs about 100 KPA or 101000PA. So, the Roidmi Eve has a healthy suction power that can manage your house just fine.

The vacuum brush is a hybrid of rubber and fabric, which is preferable as it does a better job in scooping up dust compared to the generic fabric-based brush.
Dust Compartment

On the back of the robot is where the combo dust compartment is, consisting of the vacuum dust compartment and the water compartment. The dust compartment store 300ml worth of dust, while the water tank can store about 250ml of water. While official data suggest that the 250ml can clean up to 250m2, our test tell us otherwise, but more on this later.
The Finishing

Colours are quite important when it comes to home appliances, as you have to live with it for a few years until it gets replaced. With that in mind, the Roidmi has a classy white colour with black panel for the control and surrounding area. The look remind me of Storm Troopers from Star Wars with a classy, glossy finish. It can easily compliment most house colour design and tiles. The materials are a bit lackluster as it felt thin and rather cheap. Roidmi does reinforce it well as I tried applying pressure on it but the plastic does not bend.
I’m not a fan of glossy stuff as it gets scratched easily, and dirt can get caught in the cavity. Perhaps it’s because I’m a rough user. So, it was bad news for me as the Roidmi Eve Plus has glossy finish. In general, it does make the robot look clean and shiny, but over time, it will look dirty and used rather easily. To avoid this, regular cleaning of the robot is necessary, and we suggest using clean cloth to wipe down the robot.
Setting Up

Place station, plug in.
Check dust compartment.
Remove all of the robot’s protection foam.
Place robot to charge.
Get full charge for the first use (out of habit but unnecessary).

App Connections

Download Mijia app.
Add new devices.
Hold the button for 3 seconds to turn the power on.
If done correctly, the LED light on the robot will start blinking.
Press continue and complete the connection (Only supports 2.4GHz Wi-Fi).
Complete the setup by selecting room and naming it.

Cleanliness

The Roidmi Eve Plus cleans well with its combo vacuum and mop function, and it wasn’t particularly loud either. Based on our few runs with the robot cleaning an area of 24m2, we can say that the Roidmi Eve Plus has no problem dealing with common house dust, our hair, and even the occasional bunny poop.
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I have little complaints on the vacuum, but I do occasionally long strands of hair getting stuck even when I’m on the max vacuum mode. It is seemed like somehow, my hair gets stuck to the floor and won’t come out, but this can be remedied by enabling the Y path cleaning mode so the robot moves in a curved Y line instead of a straight line. The Y path mode is easily my favourite thing any robot vacuum can include, by simply by moving in an Y pattern, it can clean remarkably better.
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Furthermore, it also has a cross cleaning function, where the robot will clean an area twice in X and Y axis. This effectively removes blind spot for a more thorough cleaning. It takes twice as long for a full cleaning cycle, but for whatever amount of time it gets extended, it is time I’ll spend doing something else anyway.
The mopping function works pretty well as we can see the floor shines after a good mopping. The mop is limited to the usual min, medium, max and no mopping mode. Officially, it says that 250ml of water in the water tank can clean 250m2 of area but this is likely in minimum water mode as our mileage varies quite a bit.
We used about 40% of water in tank with max mode that cleaned area of 24m2, which theoretically would use up the whole tank to clean roughly an area of 52m2. Roidmi mentioned to use mininum water volume for tiles, medium for wood, and max for rougher tiles. Personally, I recommend testing these setting out to see which one suite your tiles the most. It is worth mentioning that there’s no advanced sonic mopping function like others in the same ecosystem.

When it comes to speed, it takes 26 minutes to clean a 24m2 area in max mode. That roughly comes up to 1 minute and 5 seconds per 1m2 or 10.7 ft2. While is not the fastest, it is far from the slowest out there. Also, if we enable Y path cleaning, it will take 40 minutes to complete the same area with extended range instead.
Battery Life

In our test, cleaning an area of 28m2 will use up 21% of battery life in Max vacuum and mop setting, but it goes up to 29% per 19m2 of space when we enabled Y path cleaning . It is safe to say that in normal situation, the Roidmi Eve Plus is capable of cleaning an area of 133.3m2 (half of a tennis court) with one full charge or half of that when Y path is enabled.
Charging the robot vacuum is slow however. At 79% of power, it look 1 hour and 10 minutes to fully charge it. So based on that, it roughly takes about 1 hour to get about 20% battery charge, which points at a 5 hour charging period to get it to full. For reference, it uses a 5,200mAh battery.
Conclusion

Is the Roidmi Even Plus worth getting? At RM1,588 according to the shop that supplied us with this review sample, it is a reasonable offering. Considering there are other robots in the market with a similar price point such as the Deebot N8 Pro, the Roidmi still wins out with the larger battery and compatibility to the Mijia home automation app.
The latter feature is something that I couldn’t recommend enough if you have other Xiaomi smart home appliances around. With that, I award the Roidmi Eve Plus with our Silver Pokdeward and would personally recommend it if you’re in market for a robot vacuum cleaner.
We would like to thank MC Mart in providing us the Roidmi Eve Plus sample.
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Official website links：https://bit.ly/3zHeyJH
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More Gameplay Footage of Spyro Reignited Trilogy – “Those Sheep are Looking Pretty Baaaashful”

We have more gameplay footage of your favourite purple dragon in Spyro Reignited Trilogy. He has never looked that good and the game seems to be shaping up pretty well.
More Gameplay Footage of Spyro Reignited Trilogy

Those sheep are looking pretty baaaashful. pic.twitter.com/W4XlKXV4uc
— Spyro (@SpyroTheDragon) June 1, 2018

Everyone’s favorite purple dragon is coming back and with his return, hopeful fans are looking forward to getting their hands on the Spyro Reignited Trilogy. While the game won’t be coming to the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One consoles until 21st September 2018, the Spyro Twitter has your back: feeding us tiny tidbits of gameplay from the in-development game.

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You can check out a short segment of gameplay from the Spyro Reignited Trilogy in the Tweet that we included at the top of this post. You can see Spyro dashing about, charging down sheep and shepherd alike, while Sparx follows close behind. The game is shaping up to look pretty damn good, and the Spyro Twitter is only hoping to amp up the excitement. The purple dragon has never looked so good.
At the moment, the game has only been confirmed for the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One. There is no word yet on a PC or Nintendo Switch release. However, taking the situation with the Crash Bandicoot remastered game into account, I wouldn’t be surprised if it eventually made its way to other platform. Don’t take this as a guarantee, just wait until the official announcement is made, if that ever happens.
If you just can’t scratch that Spyro itch, you can watch the original reveal trailer of the game. Spyro Reignited Trilogy will be coming to the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One on 21st September 2018 and is expected to retail for USD $39.99. No word yet on the Malaysian pricing but I’m sure you can kind of estimate how much it will cost here.
Pokdepinion: September could not come any sooner. Honestly, I think I’m more excited for this than Kingdom Hearts 3 or E3 2018 in its entirety.
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Qualcomm lobbies US government to sell their chips to HUAWEI

In case you missed it, HUAWEI will soon be unable to produce any more smartphones with their in-house Kirin chipsets, due to the fact that TSMC will no longer manufacture said chips for HUAWEI. Hoping to fill the void is Qualcomm, which is reportedly lobbying the US government to sell their Snapdragon chips to the beleaguered Chinese tech giant.
According to Qualcomm, the US government’s restrictions has caused them to miss out on a market worth $8 billion annually. Being able to sell to HUAWEI, especially when HUAWEI can’t produce their own chips, is going to be pretty great business for Qualcomm. HUAWEI usually offered their mid-range devices with Qualcomm chips, while equipping their flagships with the latest Kirin chipsets. Now, they don’t exactly have a choice.
Qualcomm warns that the continued ban on trading with HUAWEI will cause the 5G market share to shift to non-US-based companies, which we assume would be Samsung and MediaTek, both companies which offer their own 5G chipsets too.

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The Trump administration has some time to mull their decision on the matter, but considering that HUAWEI is using some MediaTek chips in their entry-level devices, it might already be too late for Qualcomm. With that said, MediaTek is still not really on equal footing with the big dogs yet when it comes to their flagships chipsets, so Qualcomm may still have a chance here.
Previous attempts to lobby the Trump administration to open up to trade with HUAWEI has seemed pretty fruitless, as even Google has tried to request permission to continue working with HUAWEI, to no avail.
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Pokdepinion: A Snapdragon-powered HUAWEI flagship does sound interesting, although I do think that it won’t happen…
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Overwatch Legendary Edition Released – Free Golden Loot Box For Everyone!

The new Overwatch Legendary Edition has finally been released. Alongside that, everyone who owns the game, even the standard edition, are entitled to a free golden loot box. Go on and claim it before it’s too late.
Overwatch Legendary Edition Released

As we reported not too long ago, Blizzard Entertainment had plans to release a brand new version of their popular MOBA shooter and now, it is finally available. It is known as the Overwatch Legendary Edition, and it even has a special discount in conjunction with the game’s 2-year anniversary celebration.
The Overwatch Legendary Edition comes with 5 Origin, 5 Epic and 5 Legendary Skins, along with the game itself. Since they’re doing the 2-year anniversary seasonal event, everyone who owns the game (even just the base game itself) will be getting a free golden loot box, which guarantees at least one legendary item. To claim it, all you have to do is log into the game during the seasonal event period.

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Aside from that, a lot of new content has been added to the game, including a brand new Deathmatch map called Petra, as well as new skins for all characters, and dancing emotes for Doomfist, Moira, and Brigitte.

At the moment, Blizzard is offering the game at a special discounted price for PC gamers until 5th June 2018:
Anniversary Promo Price

Overwatch: USD $19.99
Overwatch Legendary Edition: USD $39.99

Keep in mind, these prices will only be applicable for PC gamers. If you’re on the PlayStation 4 or Xbox One, refer to their respective online platforms to see if there’s any discounts as it may differ from region to region.
Pokdepinion: Well, I’ve been eyeing some skins and emotes for a while now since I missed out on them before. Guess I have a reason to binge on the game for a while. If you wanted to buy the game, now is a good time since it’s pretty affordable.
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Virtual Tours: How to Stay Home and Explore the World In This COVID-19 Pandemic

With the COVID-19 pandemic happening, many countries across the world are either in lockdown or have a restricted movement order. Despite that, some of us may want to go against all logic and head out regardless of the dangers. What if we tell you can experience the outdoors without actually going outside? Let’s take a look at some of the best virtual tours you can enjoy right now.
Google Street View

The first one will be one of the more obvious options that many people are aware of. Simply head over to Google Maps, pick your destination, and check out the place via Google Street View.

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For a proper virtual tour experience however, there is a proper way to do that. Use the Google Street View app on your smartphone and view your destinations using VR by attaching your smartphone to an inexpensive Google Cardboard / VR Box.
You can download the Google Street View app on your Android smartphone by clicking right here.
Google Arts and Culture

Want something more specialized? Then you can consider trying the Google Arts and Culture app. You can take some amazing virtual tours of place such as the São Paulo Museum of Art and Galleria d’Arte Moderna in Milan, among many other locations.
However, keep in mind that you won’t be able to use Google Cardboard / VR box with this. You can download the Google Arts and Culture app on your Android smartphone by clicking right here.
Google Expeditions

If you have other specific locations that wouldn’t fit in our previous entry, then Google Expeditions might just be what you need. Not only can you explore places like Mount Rushmore, Mount Everest, and the International Space Station, you’ll also get some useful information to learn about the places via information pop-ups.
Unlike the previous entry, you can use the app with Google Cardboard / VR box for a more immersive experience. You can download Google Expeditions for your Android smartphone by clicking right here.
VR Tours of the Great Wall of China

Had a plan to travel and see the Great Wall of China but had to cancel your plans due to the COVID-19 pandemic? You can still get a good view of that with VR Tours of the Great Wall of China.
You can visit China’s most famous attraction without getting off your seat with this 360 virtual tour. Simply click right here and enjoy the show.
VR Tours of NASA’s Langley Research Center

This particular one may be harder for a wide number of people across the world to see in person. However, there’s still a way to satisfy your curiosity with virtual tours of the NASA Langley Research Center.
You can enjoy a VR tour around one of NASA’s research centers and learn about various parts of the facility as well as their function. Simply click right here and enjoy the show.
Watch VR Tours on YouTube

Did you know that you can take virtual tours on YouTube? Well, now you do. There is a good variety of virtual tours listed on YouTube where you can get a good view of London, New York, and even the Titanic.
The best way to experience this is with a VR headset either on smartphone or on PC. Simply head on over to your preferred 360° tour and enjoy the show. Needless to say, you can also enjoy a variety of 360° videos on YouTube as well if you’d like. It will feel as if you’re there in person.
Aside from the VR tour of London, you can also check out VR tours of New York City and the Titanic by clicking here and here respectively.
Looking to improve your work from home setup / experience during this pandemic? Click right here for some helpful tips.
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HUAWEI brings forth the nova 3 and nova 3i — AI selfies from less than RM1300!

HUAWEI just launched their latest mid-range devices here in Malaysia. The new HUAWEI nova 3 and nova 3i are designed for the younger generation, with a focus on selfies and other features that would appeal to a younger crowd. Priced from RM1249, the new HUAWEI nova 3 and nova 3i would also be less damaging on the wallets of today’s youths.

Both devices are equipped with dual 24MP + 2MP front cameras featuring 3D Qmoji, AI selfies and AR stickers. 3D Qmoji is HUAWEI’s take on Apple’s Animoji, allowing users to express themselves as 3D avatars. The new AI selfie feature allows the HUAWEI nova 3 and nova 3i to recognize up to 200 scenarios such as Blue Sky, Plant and Beach, and intelligently optimize for such scenes.

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The HUAWEI nova 3 is the bigger brother of the duo, with a Kirin 970 chipset and 6GB of RAM inside. The double curved 3D glass on both the front and back is also very attractive. The rear cameras on the HUAWEI nova 3 are rather similar to the ones in the flagship HUAWEI P20 series, with a 24MP monochrome sensor partnered with a 16MP color sensor. Both cameras sport a wide f/1.8 aperture for better low-light performance.

Meanwhile, the affordable HUAWEI nova 3i comes with a lesser 16MP + 2MP rear camera setup. The chipset inside is the new Kirin 710, which is mated to 4GB of RAM. Despite the lesser chipset, both the HUAWEI nova 3 and nova 3i support AI enhancements for the rear camera. With the AI now recognizing up to 500 scenarios, you will be well set to take great photos. Portraits will also look better with five studio-quality lighting enhancements.

Both devices feature a 6.3″ FHD+ HUAWEI FullView 2.0 display, which looks amazing, despite the notch. Making these devices a better buy is the massive 128GB internal storage, which means the HUAWEI nova 3i to offer the most storage in its price range. Speaking of price, the HUAWEI nova 3 is priced at RM1899, while the HUAWEI nova 3i is priced at a more affordable RM1249. Both are available in a new signature Iris Purple color and a more formal black. The HUAWEI nova 3 also comes in red, while the nova 3i is also offered in pearl white.
What do you think of the new HUAWEI nova smartphones? Let us know!
Pokdepinion: The HUAWEI nova 3 or even the nova 3i would have been a much stronger P20 Lite than the nova 3e…
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realme 5i Review — Third Time’s The Charm?

Unboxing

It’s worth noting that the unit that we’ve received is a China set so the package is a bit different from the one that will come to Malaysia. Out of the box there’s:

The phone itselfPower brickMicro USB cableSIM ejector
Appearance

Similar to the other smartphones in the realme 5 series family the realme 5i also comes with a small notch on top, where it sports an 8MP selfie camera. As you can see, there’s a small chin down below.

Down below you can find it’s 3.5mm headphone jack as well as the speakers and microphone hole. Unfortunately the phone still uses a micro USB port. There’s absolutely nothing on top of the realme 5i on the other hand.

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On the right hand side, there’s only the power button to be found.

In the opposite side, realme decided to put the volume rockers there alongside the SIM/microSD card tray.

Switching over to the back, you’ve got the quad camera setup, alongside the traditional fingerprint sensor. As for the looks, I really like the green along with the dark shade look.
realme 5i Specifications
CPU:Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 Octa-core (4 x 2.0 GHz Kryo 260 Gold + 4 x 1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Silver) 11nmGPU:Adreno 610RAM:4GBDisplay:6.52″ HD+ (1600 x 720p), IPS LCD, 480-nit max brightness, 89% screen-to-body ratioStorage:64GB (expandable via microSD)Camera:Main Camera(s) 12MP f/1.8 + 8MP f/2.25 ultra-wide angle camera + 2MP f/2.4 macro + 2MP f/2.4 depth sensor Nightscape, Expert mode, Chroma Boost, Ultra macro, 4K30 video, 720p240/1080p120 slow mo, AI beauty, AI HDR, AI scene recognitionFront Camera8MP f/2.0AI Beauty, AI HDR, 1080p30 videoOS:ColorOS 6 based on Android 9 PieConnectivity:LTE Band 1/3/5/8/38/40/41 Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n (2.4GHz)Bluetooth 5.0SIM:Dual SIMBattery:Li-Po 5000mAh (non-removable)10W charging Dimensions:164.4 x 75 x 9.3 mmWeight:195 gIngress protection:N/A
Performance

Turns out that the realme 5i manages pretty well in Antutu here, with it beating the original realme 5, despite using the same Snapdragon 665 chipset.

Head in to 3DMark’s, it beats the previous realme 5 and the realme 5s in two out of the three tests in the benchmark.

However in Geekbench, the realme 5i tallies a lower score than its siblings.

It’s a similar case in PCMark as the realme 5i scores lower than the realme 5s and realme 5.

Though it loses out in the battery benchmark to the other realme 5 series, the score for the realme 5i isn’t that bad. We’ve reviewed a handful of smartphones that’s using a Snapdragon 665 chipset and find them to be power efficient.
The battery life is also helped by the fact of its 720p display, not something that’ll get people excited but you do win in terms of a longer lasting battery.
As for real life usage, I can safely say that I can squeeze two days of usage without charging, as I found that after a whole day of binge-ing on YouTube videos, social media scrolling, and a couple of COD: Mobile matches, I still had 75% by night time.
In terms of charging, we find it quite slow as it only manage to charge 16% after a 30-minute period. If only they could add in a fast-charger to compliment the big 5000mAh battery.
User Experience

The display is still using a 720p one, similar to the original realme 5 and as far as experience goes, visibility is poor under direct sunlight with it not having a higher maximum brightness level.

In terms of the feel of the phone itself, well, I rather like it. The back is made out of a textured plastic and it feels like a cover that doesn’t collect fingerprints nor scratches, which is a huge plus over the realme 5 and realme 5s. Not to forget, its looks are also reather eye-catching, at least for me personally, with its shimmering green hues.

If you are new to realme smartphones, they are using ColorOS 6 as their default UI. It’s nice and straightforward, but there really isn’t much to talk about here. We can’t wait for them to introduce their realme UI though in the future and see what improvements they’ll bring.

You can expect the same UI as previous recent realme smartphones. It’s ‘okay’ but I would’ve preferred them to allowed us to utilize the ultra-wide lens simply by zooming out. It’d be easier and saves time, well that’s just my two cents.

Overall the realme 5i managed to deliver quite decent shots, for the price it’s at. The cameras aren’t the best around, but it’s more than enough for your social media uploads. Then again, you need to think about the fact that the phone comes with a wide-angle lens and a macro camera, which offers quite the flexibility. You can check out the full-sized images here.
realme 5i Verdict

All in all, the realme 5i is quite similar to the standard realme 5, albeit having a single band connectivity (2.4GHz), a lower resolution front camera, as well as the different design at the back.
It’s a decent offering from realme to give consumers more choice, although it was most probably unnecessary given that the realme 5 already covered the exact same price segment, and with a better selfie camera to boot. But then again… The back is too hard to ignore…
We would like to thank realme Malaysia for providing the realme 5i used in this review.
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Call of Duty: Vanguard Is Already Facing Hacker Issues

Ahh hackers, you can probably seem them everywhere these days. Well the latest title that they’ve come to is Call of Duty: Vanguard, which is currently still in beta.
Hackers in Call of Duty: Vanguard

Wait this cheater had walls in the Vanguard Beta and when we called him out he made the whole game end. I'm actually mindblowd! pic.twitter.com/2rz9ARSOVd
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As you might have known, the game comes with crossplay support and it has gathered the attention of players of the beta have raised their discontent about hackers. Not only did they witness aimbots and wallhacks but as you can see from the clip above, some of them have the ability to instantly end matches.
It is reported that Activision has managed to ban cheaters, with over 100,000 of their accounts being banned (including hardware ban). Despite that, there’s still issues of hackers going strong till today.

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The game is scheduled for a release this 5th of November 2021 where it will be available to play on PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X.
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Pokdepinion: Hackers isn’t something new but to see them on even a beta, it’s kind of sad. What the point of playing the game if the opponent can simply end the game at any moment?
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At the Apple Peek Performance event, the iPad Air 5 has been officially unveiled and it’s powered by the Apple M1 chip, the same one on MacBooks. Here’s what you need to know.
New iPad Air 5 To Be Powered by Apple M1 Chip

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As seen at the Apple Peek Performance event, the iPad Air 5 has been officially revealed. It’s essentially a refresh with newer hardware, most notably moving towards the Apple M1 chip from the A14 Bionic that powered its predecessor, the iPad Air 4. In case you’re wondering, this is the same chip powering some of the recent MacBooks and the iPad Pro.
From what we understand thus far, it has a 10.9-inch Liquid Retina display, a power button with Touch ID built in, a 12MP front camera with Center Stage, and 5G connectivity support. It will also be running iPadOS 15 right out of the box, with iPadOS 15.4 expected to launch sometime next week.

The Apple iPad Air 5 is expected to launch on 18th March 2022 with retail prices going from USD $599 to USD $749 for the Wi-Fi only model, and USD $749 to USD $899 for the 5G models. As for Malaysia, the launch date is unknown at the time of this writing. However, we do have the local prices, which are:

64GB (Wi-Fi only) = RM2,699
256GB (Wi-Fi only) = RM3,349
64GB (5G) = RM3,349
256GB (5G) = RM3,999

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Pokdepinion: Since they’re using the same chip found on the recent MacBooks, I’m actually tempted to see how powerful it truly is on an iPad. Needed a lightweight, versatile device that could serve as a MIDI player so this is great timing.
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Samsung Malaysia Is Releasing One UI 3.0 This November for Selected Devices

Typically when there is a new Android version out there, it takes a long time for smartphone brands to release their version of it. For a number of Samsung users, you may not have to wait long as Samsung Malaysia is looking to launch One UI 3.0 for selected devices this November 2020.
Samsung Malaysia Launching One UI 3.0 Soon

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The official Samsung Malaysia website has been updated recently to highlight some of the new changes and features that come with One UI 3.0, based on Android 11. If you look close enough, there is a small text which reads “One UI 3 will be available from Nov. 2020 or later.”
While there is a chance that the One UI 3.0 update may be released later, that is at least a clear indication that Samsung Malaysia is planning to release it in November 2020 if everything goes well. The first few devices that are expected to receive the update will be the Samsung Galaxy S20 series of smartphones, followed shortly after by the Galaxy Note20 series. This would mean that other devices will be getting it much later at an unknown date.

For those of you who aren’t aware, One UI 3.0 based on Android 11 comes with a number of interesting features and changes. For starters, the Quick Panel interface lets you easily switch between music and videos. The notification panel has been improved as it show more information now, even when your device is currently locked.

Apart from that, you can enjoy full-screen video calls, AR emoji masks, new Dynamic Lock screen, Good Lock, and more. If you’re using the Galaxy Fold, Galaxy Z Fold 2, Galaxy Z Flip, and Galaxy Tab S7 series, the Multi-Active Window feature lets you split your display into halves or three parts so you can use multiple apps at the same time for better multitasking.
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Pokdepinion: Can’t wait for the update to roll out for my phone. Even just a change of scenery in terms of UI is a welcome addition for me.
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