TM responds to harsh criticism from public regarding unifi price hike

TM has posted their official announcement regarding the price hike that’s about to hit subscribers after their 24-month contract is over. As expected, there was public uproar and rage as TM unifi 100 Mbps subscribers realized that they will be footing a substantially larger bill pretty soon. Even our dear YB Gobind Singh has tweeted that he will be requesting a report regarding the matter. Well, TM seems to have a few cards left up their sleeves.

They have just published a Facebook post detailing that they are not going to raise prices after the 24-month contract. They will maintain the same RM129 monthly subscription charge after the contract, and they are now updating the information on the website.
How long will TM maintain the prices remains to be seen. It wouldn’t surprise us if TM actually updates their website to reflect new pricing on their unifi subscription plans at a later date.

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What do you think? Will TM go back on their word again soon? Or have they learnt their lesson?
Pokdepinion: Enough with unifi. Please update Streamyx plans too.
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Huawei Mate 8 launch & hands-on

Huawei today announced a quartet of new devices, including the anticipated Mate 8, the Mediapad M2 10.0 and two new smartwatches targeted at the fairer sex. During a long speech by Product Marketing Director, Luke Au, they were proud to tell all members of the media and dealers present that they now hold the 3rd largest share of the global smartphone market, and have grown exponentially in terms of smartphones shipped and revenue. Well, good for Huawei, but I know readers of Pokde.net aren’t interested in all those marketing figures. So let’s get down to business.

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The Huawei Mate 8 will be available here in 4 colors, including the Mocha Brown which according to Luke Au is one of the most exclusive color variants. It isn’t hard to see why as the combination of gold accents with the brown aluminium body has never been done before by any other smartphone manufacturer.

The pricing of the Huawei Mate 8 is pretty reasonable in our books, costing only RM2099 for the standard variant and RM2399 for the premium one. Considering that the premium variant doesn’t add much more than an extra GB of RAM and 32GB of internal storage, I believe the standard version will be considerably more popular. In any case, the memory is expandable via microSD cards.

The Huawei Watch was also launched in two new iterations targeted at the female demographic. The Huawei Watch Jewel sports 68 1.5 mm Swarovski Zirconia inset on the bezel of the smartwatch for that exclusive look. Speak about diamonds are forever. Heh. The Huawei Watch Elegant features no Swarovski crystals but it does have a unique knurled pattern around the bezel. Pricing wise the Jewel is costlier than the Elegant by RM300, coming in at RM2299 compared to the Elegant’s price tag of RM1999.

The Elegant model looks…err…pretty elegant with the knurled edges and leather strap.

I regrettably took no images of the Mediapad M2 10.0, but it is quite a looker. Compared to the smaller Mediapad M2 8.0 which I have previously reviewed, it now features a whopping four speaker configuration. The speakers are divided into the high tones and low tones for a more wholesome listening experience. World class audio company harman/kardon is also involved in the tuning of the Mediapad M2 10.0’s audio system, so great audio quality should be expected from the tablet. A new fingerprint sensor is also found on the front for better security. The Mediapad M2 10.0 price ranges from RM1299 to RM1999, depending on color, storage and connectivity options.

Huawei Mate 8 hands-on

The display takes up 83% of the front real estate of the Mate 8, and is a 6.0″ 1080p panel boasting 95% NTSC color saturation, which honestly I have no idea what it means. Probably what they meant was that it supports 95% NTSC color gamut? The screen looks great even though it pushes only 1080p resolution, when other flagships are pushing for 1440p already. The 368 ppi is more than enough to qualify as a Retina-class display, so I believe few if any will be able to spot individual pixels. Thanks to the really small bezels, the Mate 8 is surprisingly easy to hold comfortably even with the larger-than-average screen size. The launcher here looks exactly the same as on the Mate S and P8, except for an extra column of icons due to the larger display area.

All the buttons are located on the right side of the device. As per tradition for Huawei devices, the power button is textured while the volume buttons are smooth. In practice, this works very well as I have never pressed the wrong button on both the Huawei devices I have reviewed. The sides are quite narrow, but still offers adequate grip thanks to the curved back.

The fingerprint sensor on the rear has also been optimized for a better user experience. It is now set shallower in the phone for quicker access, while also enlarged by 10%. Compared to the Mate 7, the Mate 8 claims twice as fast recognition times, while cutting error rates in half. I have not tested the fingerprint sensor function on the display devices, but I will be sure to try it when I get my hands on a review unit.

The camera on the Mate 8 is an interesting one. It uses the 16 megapixel type 1/2.8″ Sony Exmor RS IMX 298 sensor behind a f/2.0 aperture. It features PDAF and closed-loop motor control technology for faster and more accurate focusing. A new image processor is also working behind the scenes to allow you to make the best shots. It also sports an OIS system which is touted as the industry’s greatest image-stabilization angle with up to 1.5° of anti-shake.

I did try the camera a little but I didn’t copy the samples over. Here’s a look at the camera UI while I attempt to take an artsy shot of the Mate 8s with our photographer. The UI doesn’t seem to have changed much from the previous Huawei devices, which is a good thing as the simple user experience is very enjoyable to use. Just point and shoot. From the short hands-on experience, our photographer who uses a Nexus 6P mentioned that the Mate 8’s rear camera seems to be better than the 6P’s, a pretty mean feat considering that the 6P is quite an amazing shooter.

The front camera is 8 megapixels, and is augmented by a comprehensive list of beautification modes. Colors seem pretty good and accurate aside from my photographer friend looking anaemic in this shot for some reason. Maybe we accidentally turned on whitening mode…
That concludes our coverage of the Huawei Mate 8 launch event which was held at KL Convention Centre Conference Hall yesterday!

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Google Says Sales Have Dropped With The Pixel 3

Some of us might have been surprised with Google’s decision to introduce mid-range devices in the form of the Google Pixel 3a and 3a XL. It could be that they needed to offer more offerings in different smartphone segments, seeing how tough the competition is in the market these days.
It seems that recently, Google CFO Ruth Porat has said that the company sold fewer Google Pixel devices in Q1 compared to the same quarter of last year. She said “some of the recent pressures in the premium smartphone market” as one of the reason of the lesser sales.

Google CEO Ruth Porat says the company sold fewer Pixel phones due to industry-wide pressure on high-end phones.
— Janko Roettgers (@jank0) April 29, 2019

It isn’t helped by the fact that the Pixel 3 came with a hefty price tag and it is only available in selected countries. In Q1 of last year, the company managed to gather $4.35 billion in profit while today, they managed to increase it to $5.45 billion. It’s unlikely that the Pixel 3 was one of the core factor of that increase. It’ll be interesting to see how they will do with the Pixel 3a and 3a XL.
Pokdepinion: Well I just hope that they get the price right with their upcoming phones and make them more accessible to more countries. Don’t get me wrong, Pixel is a great phone but their prices seems too much.

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[CES2018] ASUS ROG Introduces New Gaming Lineup – Includes Exclusive Laptop, Desktop, And Keyboard!

ASUS unveiled today their latest lineup of gaming gear at CES 2018, which includes the ROG Strix SKT T1 Hero Edition laptop, ROG Strix GL12 desktop, and ROG G703,
ROG New Gaming Lineup
First up is the ROG Strix SKT T1 Hero Edition. It is a limited-edition gaming laptop developed in collaboration with eSports team SK telecom T1. The laptop comes bundled with limited-edition ROG-SK telecom T1 co-branded collectibles, such as a team jersey and mouse pad, as well as exclusive Faker and SK telecom T1 team posters.
Designed for MOBA gaming, it is powered by an Intel Core i7 processor and running on NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 graphics. It features a 120Hz IPS-level display with a 100% sRGB  color gamut. Its RGB-backlit keyboard has specially marked QWER keys and features N=key rollover to ensure every keystroke and command is properly logged. It has upgraded switches with 20-million-keystrokes durability, to help cope with the grueling demands of intense gaming.

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Next laptop on showcase is the ROG G703, which is the world’s first gaming laptop with an 17.3-inch Full HD wide-view display with NVIDIA G-SYNC for a 144Hz refresh rate. It is powered by Intel Core i7-7820HK processor that can reach speeds of up to 4.3GHz out of the box. It is also packed with NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 graphics with a maximum boost clock of up to 1974MHz.
The ROG G703 also features Anti-Dust Cooling (ADC) system that allows it to rid itself of harmful dust and particles. Dust, dirt and other particles are ejected from the chassis through two dedicated tunnels. This system will be available in the next generation of all ROG gaming laptops.
High refresh rate displays are essential for gamers, especially eSports gamers and enthusiasts. With that in mind, ROG also created ROG Strix Scar Edition with a 144Hz panel and GTX 1070 graphics.
Besides those two, ROG Strix GL12 will also be introduced. The gaming desktop is powered by up to a factory-overclocked 8th Gen Intel Core i7 processor (up to 4.8GHz full Hexa-Core) and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 graphics for a satisfying gaming experience.
To make system upgrades effortless, it features an expansion bay and an eSports-ready easy-swap SSD tray. The desktop features angular slashes across the front the chassis, a transparent side panel as well as customizable Aura Sync lighting effects (which users can customize the lighting effects for the ‘slashes’).
In addition to the desktop, all upcoming ROG desktops and laptop will feature Aura Sync to allow users better lighting effect customization.
Pokdepinion: An exciting lineup from ASUS. Would love to have that G703 laptop :P
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HONOR Expands Smart Lifestyle Products With New HONOR MagicBook Pro and HONOR ViewPad 6

HONOR has just recently announced a slew of brand new products to expand their All-Scenario Smart Life Products line. Among the products released include the new HONOR MagicBook Pro, the HONOR ViewPad 6, the HONOR Router 3, the HONOR Vision X1 Series as well as a range of HONOR Choice smart home devices.

HONOR MagicBook Pro
The HONOR MagicBook Pro is HONOR’s newest addition to their HONOR MagicBook Series of laptops. The HONOR MagicBook Pro features a 16.1 inch display that has a 90% screen-to-body ratio as well as thin 4.9mm bezels. There are two variants of the HONOR MagicBook Pro. One variant is powered by a 10th Gen Intel Core i7-10510U processor while the other is powered by an unspecified Intel i5 processor. As for graphics both carry the NVIDIA GeForce MX350 graphics card. In terms of memory both HONOR MagicBook Pro variants sports 16GB RAM as well as a 512GB SSD.

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In addition to the HONOR MagicBook Pro, HONOR has also unveiled the HONOR Academy Program for its overseas market. Through the program, HONOR will offer learning and development opportunities to help global youths educate themselves on their new PC and services like Microsoft 365.
The HONOR MagicBook Pro will retail at RMB 5,999 (±RM 3672) for the i5 variant, and RMB 6,699 (±RM 4100) for i7 variant, and will be available in Russia from September, 2020. On the latest HONOR MagicBook news you can also check out our HONOR MagicBook review right here.
HONOR ViewPad 6
ViewPad 6 Front
HONOR Has also announced a brand new tablet in their product lineup with the HONOR ViewPad 6. The HONOR ViewPad 6 features a 10.4 inch 2K FullView Display, Kirin 985 5G and supports the latest Wi-Fi 6+ connectivity. Other features include a 13MP Rear Camera, 8MP Super Wide Angle Front Camera, and a 7250mAh battery. In terms of memory the ViewPad 6 sports up to 8GB of RAM and up to 256GB of internal storage with MicroSD support of up to 512GB. The ViewPad 6 is also compatible with the HONOR Magic-Pencil.
ViewPad 6 Back
The HONOR ViewPad 6 retail price will be unveiled in China on 13th June with global availability starting from June 2020.
HONOR Router 3
HONOR Router 3
Next on the list of brand new products is the HONOR Router 3. The HONOR Router 3 is the first HONOR router to utilise the new Wi-Fi 6 standard which promises users faster speeds of up to 3,000Mbps. HONOR says that the HONOR Router 3 can achieve larger bandwidth, faster speeds and lower power consumption through its use of a Wi-Fi 6+ chipset and a Gigahome Dual-core 1.2GHz CPU. The router supports OFDMA multi-user technology for direct connections to a number of devices for greater stability and better data streaming with low latency.
The HONOR Router 3 will retail for RMB 219 (±RM 134) and will be available globally from July, 2020.
HONOR Vision X1
In addition to the products mentioned above, HONOR launched a brand new Smart TV called the HONOR Vision X1. The HONOR Vision X1 features 8K decoding and display, Motion Estimate, Motion Compensation and a 4*10W speakers for output. The HONOR Vision X1 Series is also equipped with a smart assistant and can be controlled with any HONOR devices for a seamless and connected lifestyle for its users.
The HONOR Vision X1 is available in two sizes, a 65 inch variant that retails for RMB 3,299 (±RM 2019) and a 55 inch variant which retails for RMB 2,299 (±RM 1407).
HONOR Choice
HONOR Choice
Lastly, HONOR unveiled their newest addition to their HONOR Smart Life ecosystem with HONOR Choice. HONOR Choice consists of a wide range of smart products that encompasses Smart Home, Sports, Entertainment, Technology and Travel products. Among the HONOR Choice products are the TWS Earbuds X1, HONOR’s true wireless earphones that promises 24-hour battery life. The TWS Earbuds X1 retails at RMB 169 (±RM 103).
Next in the HONOR Choice line is the Smart Vacuum Cleaner. A lightweight vacuum cleaner that’s powered by a 350W 100,000rpm motor with a battery that lasts up to 65 minutes and features an ultraviolet-sterilization cleansing system.
Other products launched within the HONOR Choice line are an air multiplier, air humidifier, a smart desk lamp, a smart kettle as well as a smart ultrasonic toothbrush. All these HONOR Choice smart products will be available globally starting from June.
Pokdepinion: Wew now that’s a lot of products that HONOR launched. I’m really interested in the HONOR Vision X1 mainly because my home TV needs a desperate upgrade. Here’s hoping HONOR Malaysia brings that one here to our market!
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After being accused of intentionally throttling the performance of their smartphones, Xiaomi has responded to matter, answering why it’s happening. Here’s what we know thus far.
Xiaomi Responds to Performance Throttling Allegations

Looks like Xiaomi is also making performance decisions based on application identifiers.
— John Poole (@jfpoole) March 27, 2022

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According to Geekbench co-founder John Poole, Xiaomi is limiting performance based on app names. This was discovered when the Geekbench app was disguised as Fortnite, which saw the Mi 11 single core performance drop by a whopping 30% while multi-core performance dropped by 15%.
Xiaomi has since responded to the allegations, stating:
Xiaomi applies temperature management strategies to ensure an optimal product experience, especially with demanding apps that are often used for extended periods of time. On many of our devices, we offer 3 types of performance modes, allowing users to adjust the balance between performance and energy efficiency At the system level, all optimizations related to application performance weigh many essential factors, such as power consumption, performance, and thermal impact.
Basically, the company didn’t deny the allegations and admitted to using “temperature management strategies” to adjust power consumption and performance so they can “ensure an optimal product experience.” There’s also an implication that the limitations can be bypassed through the built-in performance modes, though the effectiveness can vary.
With that being said, the 3-level performance modes are limited to devices running flagship-level chips, which means that this throttling issue is limited to flagship-level smartphones only.
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Pokdepinion: It’s interesting to think that these things come about when the flagship-level chip, namely the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, is known to have thermal issues. Personally, I don’t think it’s wrong for any company to do this, just that it would have been better to be more transparent about it.
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Intel Core i9 9900K to feature new snazzy packaging

Intel’s latest Core i9 9900K processor is going to come in a pretty fancy new packaging. Perhaps Intel is feeling a little pressured, with the AMD Threadrippers having amazing packaging? So this is what they have come up with.

The new Intel Core i9 9900K has been seen listed on Amazon (the listing has since be removed) in a translucent dodecahedron (12-sided) package. Yep, it’s a big word, this is the first time I used it. No idea how Intel will fit those into the bulk boxes for shipping. It does look pretty cool though. Inside the packaging appears to be a tray which holds the processor. Considering that their current top-of-the-line Core i9 7980XE also comes in a standard cardboard packaging, this is a big step forward for Intel.

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Curiously, the pricing on Amazon for the Intel Core i9 9900K is also $100 higher than the pricing we saw on Silicon Lottery. You won’t have to wait too long until Intel officially announces the 9th Generation Intel Core processors though. The launch is pretty imminent, or 8th October 2018, to be exact.
What do you think of Intel’s new packaging?
Source: Tom’s Hardware via Tech Critter
Pokdepinion: The packaging does seem very interesting! Perhaps finally Intel users would keep their boxes instead of tossing it out after taking the processor out?
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Nintendo Switch Online May Include Game Boy Games Soon

As many of you may know by now, the Nintendo Switch Online service includes temporary free NES and SNES games to give further incentive for gamers to subscribe. It appears that we might just see Game Boy games included as well.
Nintendo Switch Online: Game Boy Games?

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Initial rumors stemmed from podcaster and Nintendo insider NateDrake, who claimed that Game Boy and Game Boy Color games will be coming to the Nintendo Switch Online service in the coming weeks. Nintendo Life has also echoed this statement, which further adds to the credibility.
The timing would be perfect for it since NES and SNES were added as platform in September of their respective years despite 2020 not seeing any new additions. Like the older platforms, we will most likely see a mix of 1st party and 3rd party games from both Game Boy and Game Boy Color added to the fray.
As such, we have compiled a list of Game Boy and Game Boy Color games that are likely to made its way to the service. You can check them out right below here:
Game Boy Games

Tetris
Super Mario Land
Super Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coins
Wario Land: Super Mario Land 3
Metroid II: Return of Samus
Donkey Kong ’94
Donkey Kong Land
Donkey Kong Land II
Donkey Kong Land III
Kirby’s Dream Land
Kirby’s Dream Land 2
Kirby’s Block Ball
Kirby’s Pinball Land
Kirby’s Star Stacker
Kid Icarus: Of Myths and Monsters
Mole Mania
Dr. Mario
Alleywall
Radar Mission
Tennis
Baseball
Balloon Kid
Tennis
Qix
Mario’s Picross
Game & Watch Gallery
Double Dragon
Revenge of the ‘Gator
Pokemon Blue
Pokemon Red
Gargoyle’s Quest
Mega Man: Dr Wily’s Revenge
Mega Man II
Mega Man III
Mega Man IV
Mega Man V
Mythical Ninja Starring Goemon
Bionic Commando
Burger Time Deluxe
Adventure Island

Game Boy Color Games

The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening DX
The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages
The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons
Super Mario Bros. Deluxe
Wario Land II
Wario Land 3
Mario Golf
Mario Tennis
Game & Watch Gallery 2
Game & Watch Gallery 3
Bionic Commando: Elite Forces
Pokemon Yellow
Pokemon Gold
Pokemon Silver
Pokemon Puzzle Challenge
Pokemon Trading Card Game
Donkey Kong County (Not on 3DS VC)
Donkey Kong Country 2 (Not on 3DS VC)
Donkey Kong Country 3 (Not on 3DS VC)
Kirby Tilt ‘n’ Tumble (Not on 3DS VC)
Pokemon Pinball (Not on 3DS VC)
Harvest Moon
Harvest Moon 2
Harvest Moon 3
Rayman
Prince of Persia
Blaster Master: Enemy Below
Mega Man Xtreme
Mega Man Xtreme 2

If and when it does happen, we might not necessarily see all of these games available at once. Knowing how Nintendo operates, we will likely see more additions as time goes by. For now, we will report more on this as soon as information becomes available so stay tuned.
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Pokdepinion: Imagine that, playing classic Game Boy games on a Nintendo Switch, which you can take anywhere with you. I’m looking forward to reliving my childhood memories.
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Razer set to unveil smartphone on 1st Nov; Snapdragon 835, 8GB RAM and 16:9 display?

Razer has acquired Nextbit some time back, and there has been confirmation of a smartphone coming “soon” back in September. Well, it seems like the Razer Phone will finally be launched in November 1st with a teaser on Twitter.

WATCH for our biggest unveiling…
👁https://t.co/gwrwrxbhf9 pic.twitter.com/OyBFVocHOF
— RΛZΞR (@Razer) October 11, 2017

We know from the above tweet that the smartphone is set for an unveiling this 1st November, but there aren’t many details at all released by the brand better known for their gaming peripherals. Luckily, GFXBench offers us better insight into what the device will pack.

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We see a Snapdragon 835 mated to 8GB of RAM, 64GB of storage, and a 5.7″ display with a resolution of 2560 x 1440. That makes for a 16:9 aspect ratio, which means we won’t be seeing a bezeless Razer smartphone this year. The Snapdragon 835 is the most powerful SoC currently, so there should be ample performance for gaming. The 8GB RAM will make the deal even sweeter, as we have experienced with the ASUS ZenFone AR which came with 8GB of RAM too.
It runs Android Razer Edition which is based on Android 7.1.1 Nougat. Android 8.0 Oreo has been around quite a while now, so seeing this in a smartphone slated for a November launch isn’t really making me happy. Perhaps Razer had to go with an older Android version to apply their optimizations to make it a real Razer “gaming” smartphone? The rear camera is a 12MP one while the front features a 8MP camera. Here’s hoping it’s the same 12MP sensor as the one in the Pixel 2.
Are you excited to see Razer joining the smartphone market? Or do you think it will be priced beyond the reach of most people, like the Razer Blades are? Let us know in the comments section!
Pokdepinion: This probably won’t come cheap looking at their Razer Blade’s pricing, but a man can hope.
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Harith Iskander’s The Joke Factory Officially Launched In Shopee

Shopee has today announced of their partnership with local comedian Harith Iskander and officially launch The Joke Factory on the platform.

Harith Iskander will be joining the likes of Dato’ Sri Siti Nurhaliza, Dato’ Seri Dr. Hajah Vida, Scha Alyahya & Awal Ashaari to name a few, as part of the Shopee Celebrity Squad.

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From the store, you will have access of options to purchase a selection of daily shows, fuss free. The store will also soon sell merchandise as well as food packages to offer Malaysians the ultimate comedy experience.
The Joke Factory is located in Publika Shopping Gallery and was introduced by Harith Iskander himself back in August 2018. It offers Malaysian-styled entertainment of international quality as well as food and beverage so that you can have the best of both worlds.
In addition, they will also host comedy in Bahasa, Tamil, Cantonese, and Mandarin. So you can rest assured that there’s something for everyone’s taste.
Show tickets on The Joke Factory official store on Shopee will be available on the 20th of December 2018 onwards for upcoming shows in 2019, as shows for this year has already ended.
To celebrate the launch, you stand a chance to enjoy 30% off for tickets, capped at RM20, from 20th December to 27th December 2018. In order to get that discount, you can simply enter the promo code HARITH20 before making your payment (limited to one code per user).
For more details on The Joke Factory, you can check out the official store here.
Pokdepinion: If you’re planning on getting a bit of a laughter, why not treat yourself to one of Harith Iskander’s shows? Be sure to key in the special promo code to get that 30% off!
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5G deployment in Malaysia to be helmed by ex-Astro CEO?

After deciding that the 5G deployment in Malaysia is best handled by a single Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV), it is time to pick a leader for the organization. Augustus Ralph Marshall, who was a non-executive Director at Maxis before moving on to be the CEO at Astro Holdings, will reportedly be appointed the CEO of the SPV.
He was responsible for the rollout of Maxis’ networks, which proved his capabilities at kicking off mobile networks in Malaysia, and hopefully he will be able to repeat his success with the 5G deployment in Malaysia. Meanwhile the SPV’s board of directors will be chaired by Finance Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Tengku Abdul Aziz.
The SPV will be responsible to build, own and manage the 5G network for nationwide commercial rollout. Instead of setting up their own network, telcos will have to share the infrastructure set up by the SPV.

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Via the SPV, local telcos are expected to be able to deliver 5G services at more affordable prices. The government also hopes that telcos can focus on hitting the objectives set by JENDELA, among which is the expansion of 4G coverage before 3G networks are completely shut down in the country.
The Malaysian government will be funding the SPV with a RM15 billion investment over 10 years to rollout 5G across the country. 5G services are expected to be available as soon as Q4 2021.
[UPDATE: Augustus Ralph Marshall confirmed as CEO of the 5G SPV]

The Ministry of Finance of Malaysia has just officially announced Augustus Ralph Marshall as the CEO of Digital Nasional Berhad (DNB), which is the name of the SPV for 5G deployement in Malaysia. The chairman of the board of directors is Dato’ Asri Hamidon, Sec-Gen of the Treasury at the Ministry of Finance. Other named members of the board include Datuk Seri Dr. Yusof bin Ismail, MAMPU’s Director General, Dato’ Mohamed Sharil Tarmizi and Dato’ Muthanna Abdullah.
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Pokdepinion: Hope he does a great job!
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Nearly 30% of Active PS5 Users Have Never Used A PS4 Before

According to a Sony in a recent financial report, about 30% of monthly active PS5 users have never used a PS4 before. What could this mean?
One-Third of PS5 Users Are Newcomers?

In a recent Q3 2023 financial report, Sony stated that nearly 30% of monthly active PlayStation 5 users have not used a PlayStation 4, suggesting that a significant portion of these users could be new to the PlayStation ecosystem. However, it’s important to note that Sony’s definition of monthly active users encompasses “estimated unique accounts that either played games or used online PSN services,” which could include multiple accounts on a single console.

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Despite this, 30% is a noteworthy figure for the PlayStation 5, as the console has already seen success with exclusive titles like God of War: Ragnarok, Spider-Man: Miles Morales, Ratchet and Clank: Rift Apart, Horizon: Forbidden West, and upcoming games like Final Fantasy XVI and Spider-Man 2.

Sony reported that the PS5 had its best sales quarter in Q3 of FY 2023, selling over 7 million units, bringing the total number of sales to 32 million. With the recent launch of a new PlayStation ad, the company aims to improve hardware supply and increase the console’s availability worldwide.
This month, Sony also introduced the PlayStation VR2, but pre-order numbers have not met expectations according to a report from Bloomberg, causing the company to reduce production. In 2022, Sony raised the price of the PlayStation 5 in most regions except the United States, due to inflation.
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Pokdepinion: This is a surprise to me but then again, it does feel like people have been leaning more towards mobile and PC gaming for some time now so I’m not too surprised.
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Corsair announces new Corsair Carbide 600C PC case — Quiet, Cool and Gorgeous

There are some unique people out there who will prefer a case as unique as themselves. What about a unique inverted motherboard layout PC case? Inverted motherboard orientations are not new to other PC case manufacturers but never has it been done by Corsair. The wait is finally over with the announcement of the new Corsair Carbide 600C inverted ATX layout PC case.

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What Corsair aspires to do with the new Corsair Carbide 600C is crystal clear, to create a beautiful minimal modern PC layout, yet allowing you to display all the beasts caged within in full view through the giant transparent side panel. Conceal your cables with cleverly-positioned tie downs and routing grommets. The PSU and drive bays are concealed behind removable covers, so you have a choice of showing off your pretty PSU or keeping a low profile, so they don’t start hating when they see you rolling.

A panoramic window panel gives you a clear view of the beastly guts of your machine. The entire door panel opens with one effortless touch, offering complete access to all your hardware. The inverted ATX layout helps your rig to stand out from the rest, while channeling cool air directly to where it is needed most, your hot CPU and GPU(s).

With spacious dimensions, the Corsair Carbide 600C should fit most GPU and CPU coolers without hesitation. Reached air cooling’s limit? Fret not as excellent water cooling support is a feature of the Corsair Carbide 600C, supporting up to 280mm radiators up front and up to 360mm radiators on the bottom.
The Corsair Carbide 600C is said to be available by late November or early December this year. Suggested retail price still remain unknown, but we will be sure to update as soon as we know it.

Pokdepinion : Even though the Corsair Carbide 600C is the first inverted motherboard layout case designed by Corsair, they really engineered it to be among the best. The Corsair Carbide 600C did away with plastic, forging full steel front and top panels for extra durability. The Corsair Carbide 600C could very well be the best PC case Corsair ever made.
Technical specification :
Dimensions (L x W x H): 454 x 260 x 535mm
• Maximum GPU Length: 395 mm
• Maximum CPU Cooler Height: 200mm
• Maximum PSU Length: 220 mm
• Expansion Slots: 8
• 5.25” Drive bays: 2
• 3.5” Hard Drive Bays: 2
• 2.5” Drive Bays: 3
• Fans included: 3 x AF140L noise optimized 140mm fans.
Cooling Layout:
• Front: 2 x 140/120 mm (2 x 140mm included)
• Bottom: 2 x 140, 3 x 120mm
• Rear: 1 x 140mm (included)
Radiator Compatibility:
• 360mm: Bottom
• 280mm: Front or Bottom
• 240mm: Front or Bottom
• 140mm: Front, Bottom, or Rear
• 120mm: Front, Bottom, or Rear
• Dust filters for front and bottom intakes
• Front I/O Panel includes: USB 3.0 port (2), USB 2.0 port (2), three speed fan controller, Headphone and Microphone jacks, Power on and Reset buttons.
• Motherboard compatibility: EATX (12” x 10.6”), ATX, Micro ATX, Mini ITX.
• 2 Year Warranty

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Samsung unveils its online store on Lazada —Unbox the Wonders of Home

Samsung Malaysia today announced its partnership with Lazada and unveil the first portal-in-portal site in the Southeast Asia, turns offline Samsung stores online. Beginning with the “Unbox the Wonders of Home” year-end online campaign commenced on last 11th November in Lazada online stores, Samsung is bringing its product closer to the consumers all over the Malaysia.

Through the partnership, consumers will enjoy effortless shopping while also saving on time searching for desired Samsung’s product such as gadgets and home appliances with ease.

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For every purchase made, shoppers can enjoy up to 30% cashback, free gifts and 2 years Samsung warranty for all consumer electronics product purchased through Lazada.

Accessible via the mySamsung app, users only need to click on the “E-Store” link, which they  will then be redirected to Samsung’s official online shop at Lazada.

Samsung will bring a wide range of digital appliances including refrigerator, washing machine, triangle air-conditioner, vacuum cleaner and microwave oven. To bring even more wondrous deals, the store also includes home theater products such as TV, Blu-Ray Players and SoundBar. The “Unbox the Wonders of Home” promotion on Lazada will be end on 31st January 2017. So what are you waiting for?
Pokdepinion: With up to 30% cashback plus the coupon, isn’t it incredible?
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AMD AM5 will finally bring the big change we have been waiting for

AMD AM5 will reportedly be a land grid array (LGA) socket. AMD has previously stuck to using pin grid array (PGA) for their mainstream AM4 platform, despite using LGA on their HEDT TR4 and sTRX4 sockets.
AMD AM5: DDR5 but no PCIe 5.0?

If this is true, AMD AM5 will finally let those worried about their CPUs being yanked out along with their coolers to rest easy. AMD will reportedly be packing the new socket with 1718 pins, which is a pretty huge increase from the previous 1331 pins that the AM4 socket packed.

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AM5 😏
– LGA-1718
– Dual-channel DDR5
– PCI-e 4.0
– 600 series chipset
— ExecutableFix (@ExecuFix) May 22, 2021

Despite the increase in number of pins, the AMD AM5 socket will allegedly be same size as the AMD AM4 socket at 40mm2 although we won’t know if AMD will keep the cooler mounting the same. I surely hope not, as the AMD cooler “hooks” are probably one of my least favorite to deal with.
The new socket will also apparently support DDR5 and PCIe 4.0, the latter which might be a bit disappointing for those hoping to see the next-gen PCIe 5.0 interface supported on the first wave of AMD AM5 processors. Given how AMD has supported PCIe 4.0 on the AMD AM4 socket which launched with PCIe 3.0, we should still be seeing PCIe 5.0 on AMD AM5, but maybe later down the line.

AMD is expected to debut PCIe 5.0 on their Genoa server chips instead. Since AMD also makes GPUs, we might also not see a PCIe 5.0 gaming GPU from them until 2020. The AMD AM5 boards will sport the AMD 600-series chipsets, which is expected.
AMD skipped releasing a new chipset along with the recent AMD Ryzen 5000 series processors, so we can probably expect to see a major update with the AMD 600-series boards, aside from the ones mentioned above.
Pokdepinion: Even with a fully PCIe 4.0 system now, I don’t think I am taking full advantage out of it… PCIe 5.0 is most probably unnecessary in the consumer space at least for the next few years. But then again, we don’t buy new CPUs every year because it is “necessary”, right? 😏
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Fortnite Chapter 4 Moves the Game to Unreal Engine 5.1

The popular Epic Games battle royale is always evolving, with the latest Fortnite Chapter 4 update bringing it to Unreal Engine 5.1.
Fortnite Chapter 4 in Unreal Engine 5.1

Fortnite Chapter 4 has officially launched but many of you might not know what makes this update significant. Apart from new content and gameplay changes, there has been a notable graphical upgrade in the game as they have officially moved to Unreal Engine 5.1.

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According to Epic Games, Fortnite will have options for Nanite, Lumen, Virtual Shadow Maps, and Temporal Super Resolution. Needless to say, your PC will need to be powerful enough to enjoy the full experience but if you prefer the old way, you can do so in the Settings.
For those of you who aren’t aware, Nanite helps to render geometrical objects like buildings, stones, grass, trees, and practically everything you see on the island. The objects are modeled individually, down to each small piece, with the number of polygons for each object seeing a significant increase.

As for Lumen, it changes how reflections appear in the game to bring a more realistic, ray-tracing effect on certain surfaces like windows and water. Even the characters will reflect light depending on the skin you use. Virtual Shadow Maps focuses on shadows, where every single thing, even cosmetics, will have its own proper shadow.
Finally, Temporal Super Resolution is basically the next level Temporal Anti-Aliasing, which will yield high quality renders at higher frame rates for those of you with systems that can handle it. It is possible to enjoy all these features on console but you will have to disable the 120FPS mode in Graphics.
Fortnite is currently available for free on the PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, Android, iOS, iPadOS, and PC.
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Pokdepinion: I’m still amazed how the game continues to improve itself even after so many years. I mean, I don’t understand why other games can’t do the same, especially Apex Legends and, let’s be real here, Overwatch 2.
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OPPO To Showcase Find X Lamborghini Edition Here In Malaysia

While the OPPO Find X is coming nearer to its launching here in Malaysia, OPPO has announced that their Automobili Lamborghini edition of the device will also be making a special appearance at the launch.
Find X Lamborghini Edition To Be Showcased In Malaysia
Due to their collaboration, OPPO and Lamborghini have created the specially designed smartphone. It uses carbon fibre textures to replicate the feeling of touching a Lamborghini, or so they say.
The phone will feature OPPO’s VOOC flash charge technology. Aside from that, OPPO Find X doesn’t only offer major improvements from their predecessor, this time around they’ve innovated things with the camera, in the sense of the phone now offers a slide-mechanism for the rear camera.

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Recently, OPPO made a special event for those who would like to be one of the first few in the country to have a look and feel of the Find X. If you want to be a part of that, you can read on the article right here.
Pokdepinion: I’m not denying, it does look good, but I’m pretty sure the price will be out of my reach. Well enough on that. Is anyone going for the launch event? Let us know!
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Marvel MMORPG Reportedly In The Works – DC Universe Online Dev Team

Given the huge success of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, it’s not a surprise to see its popularity spread to other mediums. If you’ve been craving for a Marvel MMORPG, it might just become a reality. Here’s what you need to know.
Disclaimer: Pictures are purely for decorative purposes only.

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Marvel MMORPG Reportedly In The Works

As some of you may know by now, Swedish game holding company EG7 recently acquired Daybreak Game Company, the same developers behind DC Universe Online. During a recent investor’s presentation for Q3 2021, they shared about some of the things they have in the pipeline.
Under a slide with the title “Exciting Product Sale for 2022 and Beyond”, they showed off some of the upcoming games in development, including Lord of the Rings Online, DC Universe Online, and an unannounced MMORPG. On the latter, there were some interesting bullet points, which reads:

Marvel IP based massively multiplayer online game
Being developed by Dimensional Ink Studios in Austin, TX
Led by Jack Emmert, who designed and helmed City of Heroes, and currently leads DCUO

This clearly points toward a Marvel MMORPG, though not much about the game is still known at this point in time. If true, we can expect to hear much more about come 2022. For now, we will report more on this as soon as information becomes available so stay tuned.
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Pokdepinion: I’m hoping this could be a true, next-generation MMORPG and not a generic one with Marvel skins / abilities. It definitely needs more of an “oomph” if it wants to be successful.
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League of Legends: Wild Rift Coming Soon To Mobile And Console

If you play MOBA games on PC, you probably will know League of Legends. Now it seems that the game is set to be released on mobile and console. The title of the game? League of Legends: Wild Rift.

In the game you’ll fight in 5v5 matches where you will get to choose your favorite characters ranging from Ezreal, Garen, Jinx, Lux, and many more. They’ve said that 40 champions will be available at the start of the launch. Your goal is to destroy the enemy’s Nexus.
 Similar to the PC version of the game, you can customize the looks of your champion by adding skins.

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Though they said that “All champs can be earned for free, and there’s no paying for playtime or power”, it wouldn’t be much of a surprise you have the ability to purchase them through in-game currency just to get them instantly.
If you are interested in the game, you can pre-register here by going through the Google Play Store.
Pokdepinion: Though I was an avid LoL player back then, I don’t think I’ll be playing anytime soon on mobile..
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Microsoft Is Building AI Chip Of Its Own To Reduce Reliance On NVIDIA

While the AI boom has brought NVIDIA huge customer orders, Microsoft is clearly avoiding putting too many eggs in the wrong basket.

The Information reports Microsoft is designing its own AI chip for its own use, reducing reliance on NVIDIA for applications such as ChatGPT, which requires huge amounts of GPU to run (in the tens of thousands, usually). However, this technically isn’t new – the report claims Microsoft has been secretly developing its AI chips all the way back in 2019 under the codename “Athena”, and some of them are currently being tested by OpenAI as well.

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Currently, major AI providers – including OpenAI – gets their compute resource from NVIDIA’s A100 GPUs and the new H100 GPU (based on datacenter-specific Hopper architecture), which is apparently listed as $40,000 on eBay, though it’s hard to determine exact pricing as B2B bulk orders may differ on a case-by-case basis. The recent trend of major tech companies bringing chip design in-house (such as Meta, Google and Amazon Graviton) has certainly give Microsoft a good reason to do the same.
Microsoft certainly has experience in designing custom chips, however. The Microsoft SQ1, based on Qualcomm’s Snapdragon chips, are among the first ARM laptops in to ever released to the market (though it was grossly underpowered as a first-generation product). This time around though, Athena is set to cut overall costs in buying, and possibly maintaining GPGPUs such as NVIDIA A100 – though it is said that the new chips won’t be a direct replacement to NVIDIA’s parts.
Source: The Verge | Tom’s Hardware
Pokdepinion: Not surprising considering a dedicated accelerators is better than a GPGPU for a specialized purpose.
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The HUAWEI MatePad 11 and MateBook D15 takes tablet-PC collaboration to the next level!

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The HUAWEI MatePad 11 is the latest tablet from HUAWEI to arrive in Malaysia. It is the first HarmonyOS tablet to feature a 120Hz display, for a smoother and more responsive experience than ever before. Similar to the recently announced MatePad Pro 12.6, the HUAWEI MatePad 11 also supports the 2nd Gen HUAWEI M-Pencil for an intuitive writing and drawing experience too.
HUAWEI MatePad 11 – a smooth operator

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The HUAWEI MatePad 11’s main highlight is its 10.95″ HUAWEI FullView display. Aside from boasting the aforementioned 120Hz refresh rate, the display is stunning to behold with support for the DCI-P3 gamut and an immersive visual experience thanks to an 86% screen-to-body ratio. And you can stare at the screen for as long as you like, with the display bearing TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light and Flicker-Free certifications to ensure that you won’t damage your eyes.
Aside from using the display as a, well, display, the HUAWEI MatePad 11’s screen can work with the 2nd Gen HUAWEI M-Pencil that has an ultra-low latency of 2ms and support for 4096 levels of pressure sensitivity, for a natural writing and drawing experience, almost like you are putting pencil to paper. But of course, a lot smarter. Thanks to HUAWEI FreeScript, the 2nd Gen HUAWEI M-Pencil lets you fill in any text field by writing, skipping the hassle of pecking on a keyboard.
It also supports various shortcuts like Double Tap to Switch, and gestures to make it easier to select text, delete text and even to add or delete spaces between characters. It can even quickly give you certain preset shapes with the Instant Shape and Instant Table feature, so you can draw perfect circles or lines effortlessly.
The HUAWEI MatePad 11 promises up to 12 hours of productivity, letting you draw and write all day on a single charge thanks to the power-saving features of HarmonyOS. Alternatively, you can watch 1080p videos for 12 hours on end without having to recharge. The choice of how you want to use your HUAWEI MatePad 11 is yours, but know that you can use it for a long, long time.

Of course, HUAWEI don’t expect you to watch videos for hours without good sound. You get a quad-speaker system tuned by Harman Kardon for a more accurate response curve, with software enhancements with Histen 7.0 to deliver deeper bass and a more immersive sound field. The audio capabilities of the HUAWEI MatePad 11 aren’t limited to just the speakers though, as it touts quad-microphones as well for precise sound pickup, and there’s AI noise reduction and echo cancellation to ensure that the person on the other end can hear you loud and clear.
HUAWEI MateBook D15 – portable productivity

Along with the HUAWEI MatePad 11, HUAWEI is also introducing the new members of the HUAWEI MateBook series. There’s the HUAWEI MateBook D15 10th and 11th Gen Intel Core i5 laptops, as well as two online-exclusive models: the MateBook D14 i3 and MateBook 14 with AMD processor. These laptops are stylish and portable, and can also be paired up with the MatePad 11 for some serious productivity. More on that later.
While it boasts an expansive 15.6″ FHD IPS display, the HUAWEI MateBook D15 keeps the footprint small with a 87% screen-to-body ratio. Narrow 5.3mm bezels run along the side and top of the display. Aside from its compact footprint, the HUAWEI MateBook D15 is really portable, at just 1.56kg light and 16.9mm thin.

Portability didn’t affect its usability one bit though. The HUAWEI MateBook D15 still packs all the necessities you would need, like two three USB ports, a HDMI port and a combo headphone jack.
Up your productivity with Tablet-PC Collaboration
The sweet WiFi connectivity on the HUAWEI MateBook D15 is what enables the HUAWEI MatePad 11 and it to be best buddies. While we have already established that the HUAWEI MatePad 11 is great on its own for productivity, it’s even better when paired up with a HUAWEI MateBook D15. There are three main modes that allow the HUAWEI MatePad 11 and MateBook D15 to work together:
Mirror Mode

The HUAWEI MatePad 11 will essentially be a secondary display that mirrors the contents on the HUAWEI MateBook D15’s screen. Via Tablet-PC Multi-screen Collaboration, the HUAWEI MatePad 11 becomes a digital drawing pad with the 2nd Gen HUAWEI M-Pencil. You can sign, add comments and draw in the apps running on your HUAWEI MateBook D15, or even use the stylus in popular drawing apps such as Medibang and SketchBook.
Mirror mode also allows for the same content to be viewed on two displays, making it convenient for tasks like proofreading. Edits can be suggested directly on the HUAWEI MatePad 11, and the changes can be applied on the HUAWEI MateBook D15, making for a very seamless workflow for the last-minute crunches your bosses might demand.
Extend Mode

The name is pretty self-explanatory here, with the HUAWEI MatePad 11 transforming into an extension of the HUAWEI MateBook D15. Instead of being a mirror of the laptop display, now you a second display to expand your working space. Secondary displays are very common in home and office workstations, but they aren’t portable. Combining the HUAWEI MatePad 11 and the HUAWEI MateBook D15 lets you bring two very mobile productivity devices and combine them when you need more working space on your laptop.
Collaborate Mode
This is probably one of the best capabilities of HUAWEI’s Multi-screen Collaboration feature. Collaborate Mode allows you to transfer files and content between the HUAWEI MatePad 11 and MateBook D15 seamlessly, simply by dragging and dropping. You can even use the PC accessories’ like the keyboard and mouse. You can also use the laptop to edit files received on the tablet via instant messaging apps, and then easily transfer it back to the laptop to be shared.
Get the HUAWEI MatePad 11 and HUAWEI MateBook D15!

The HUAWEI MatePad 11 and HUAWEI MateBook D15 are now available nationwide, with awesome freebies while stocks last. The HUAWEI MatePad 11 is available in two variants, with the 128GB storage version priced at RM1999, and the 256GB storage option priced at RM2399. Every purchase will net you freebies including 1-month 50GB HUAWEI Cloud Storage, 1-month HUAWEI Video VIP, 3-month HUAWEI Music Premium Trial and $1 USD HUAWEI Books R-Voucher.
Meanwhile the HUAWEI MateBook D15 starts at RM2999 for the 10th Gen Intel Core i5 option, and RM3699 for the 11th Gen Intel Core i5 version. Freebies included with the HUAWEI MateBook D15 will be a Backpack, Bluetooth Mouse and a 1-year subscription of Microsoft 365, worth a total of RM667.
If you want a smaller laptop, the HUAWEI MateBook D14 and MateBook 14 are also available now at RM2699 for the MateBook D14, while the MateBook 14 is available at RM3999. HUAWEI will be offering freebies worth up to RM398 with every purchase of the MateBook D14, and RM667 for the MateBook 14. You can purchase them via the following links:
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HUAWEI MatePad 11 @ HUAWEI Online Store
HUAWEI MateBook D15 @ HUAWEI Online Store
HUAWEI MateBook D14 @ HUAWEI Online Store
HUAWEI MateBook 14 @ HUAWEI Online Store
HUAWEI MateBook / MatePad @ Lazada
HUAWEI MateBook / MatePad @ Shopee
This is an exclusive article for HUAWEI Malaysia.
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honor Malaysia to host Double 11 Cybersale – With RM4.5 Million Worth Of Discount!

honor Malaysia will be hosting their biggest cybersale in history, with RM4.2 million worth of discounts on offer in conjunction with their Double 11 shopping festival.
honor’s Double 11 Cybersale
The cybersale which will be one of the world’s biggest online shopping day of the year, will be hosted on honor’s official e-store, Vmall. Their sale will begin on the 7th November till the 11 November 2017. with loads of exciting deals. One of the deals that you can look for are the flash sales, which starts at 10am daily for an hour. In this period of time, users can take advantage of honor phones prices as low as RM299, or 65% off will be up for grabs.
This year, we are marking the largest shopping online event, Double 11 with our biggest cybersale in history. We are excited to give back to our Malaysian customers and to show our appreciation towards their continuous support. We have over RM4.5 million worth of discounts, with items starting as low as RM3 up for grabs on Vmall Zhao Zhiwei, head of honor Malaysia
Besides that, shoppers can look forward to powerbanks starting from RM68 (original price of RM199) and headphones priced at RM68 (originally priced at RM248).

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Meanwhile, you can get your hands on smartphone accessories from a very low price of RM11. Take advantage of these deals by going at honor Malaysia’s Double 11 Cybersale right here (albeit only starting on the 7th November). So make sure you get your schedule ready on those dates to enjoy a whole bunch of sale.
Pokdepinion: If you’ve been eyeing for honor products, then this is the best time to get them. With those amount of prices slashed down, it will totally be worth it. I remember buying my honor smartphone from a few years back at Vmall, it was first come first serve. So I was lucky. You might want to ready everything (even your credit card) to get those sales, especially the honor phones at RM299.
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GRID 2 is Free for PC Gamers – It’s Ending Soon Though

GRID 2 is Free for PC Gamers

Looking for another game to sink your teeth in but would rather not spend any of your hard-earned cash? As unrealistic as that may sound, that is indeed possible if you’re a PC gamer. For today’s one, you get to claim GRID 2 for free.
GRID 2 is a racing game made by the folks over at Codemasters. The game is almost 6 years old at this point but don’t let that discourage you from playing. The graphics is still breathtaking and the controls are amazing. Here’s a synopsis of the game, courtesy of Steam:
Be fast, be first and be famous as the race returns in GRID 2, the sequel to the BAFTA-award winning, multi-million selling Race Driver: GRID. Experience aggressive racing against advanced AI and become immersed in the race with GRID 2’s new TrueFeel Handling system which powers edge of control exhilaration behind the wheel of every iconic car.
GRID 2 will also set the new standard for multiplayer racing with innovative modes, an entirely separate progression system and deep integration with RaceNet, the free online extension for Codemasters Racing games.
The game will be available for free for PC gamers until 23rd May 2019 at 1AM for those in the Kuala Lumpur / GMT+8 timezone. Once you’ve claimed it, the game is yours forever. For a faster time to claim the game, click right here.

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Pokdepinion: You have roughly 7 hours to claim the game so make sure to be quick. You’re definitely going to need that speed when you’re playing the game :P
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Facebook Researchers Say that App Might Make People Lonelier

Meta researchers have recently discovered that Facebook users are growing more lonelier.
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According to a Bloomberg report, Facebook can make people feel lonelier. The results of a latest study about Facebook and its social media equivalent have shown to be more contradicting than the goal in mind, which is to establish connection with other individuals. Whether you are local, foreign, married or not, or anything in between, the social media platform is usually a place for you to share memories, interests in groups or even memes on a daily basis.
The news site wrote that some of these statements were leaked by Frances Haugen, a known Facebook whistleblower. In fact, the Meta researchers’ study focused on the app’s influence on people’s feelings of loneliness.
People generally feel lonelier when they see certain types of posts on their Facebook feed. For example, when you see your friends have moved on without you. A negative post like this could amplify the loneliness within you.

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How to Counter Loneliness on Facebook?
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On the other hand, you can also displace the loneliness by looking at funny memes or entertaining animal videos on social media but only if you spend an hour on it daily. This is in line with an article by KnowTechie who wrote that the intensity of loneliness is also dependant on the time you spent on Facebook.
Despite the fact that this feeling and social media use are linked, it’s still difficult to pinpoint the exact effect that Facebook and other sites have. When it comes to social media, there is no recommended time limit. Depending on your desires, you might spend too much time or not enough time. It’s also important to pay attention to the post and content, since they may have an impact on your mental well-being. As such, the user experience also plays an important role in the study.
According to a 2014 research noted by Tech Times, those who routinely overshare Facebook postings are more likely to experience loneliness. In contrast, another study published in 2016 indicated that using the social media app can help you live longer.
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Pokdepinion: Like anything else that you do, keeping things in moderation is something to keep in mind even in a world where people seemingly cannot put down their phones these days.
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Kingston’s New “Kingston Is With You” Reminds People Of The Power Of Memories

Kingston has just announced their new “Kingston Is With You” campaign that aims to bring alive the invincible impact of memories in our lives and emphasises that memories not only exist in the past but can also be the driving force that motivates one to move forward in life.
“Kingston Is With You” campaign

The premiere of the micro-film Memories Empower, which depicts a self-recovery journey through memories, kicks off a series of “Kingston Is With You” themed online and offline events today. Kingston has also produced a limited-edition gift box that combines memories with the five senses.

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The gift box includes “7-Day Memory Challenge” cards that allocate 7 mini-tasks to recipients, allowing them to relive their most memorable moments while also giving them a chance to win heartwarming prizes. Customers will be able to participate in promotional events at retail locations to help them remember their special moments and enjoy the power of remembrance with Kingston’s items.
Check out the Memories Empower micro-film down below.

Furthermore, Kingston has created a limited-edition memory gift box that activates the five senses: sight, touch, taste, hearing, and smell, furthering its credo of Memories Empower. The gift box includes cards for each of the 7 memory-related challenges, as well as a Kingston x CSD face mask, inspiring people to revisit tiny yet treasured moments and rediscover the joy of small things in life.
Kingston will be recruiting users to take part in the 7-Day Memory Challenge from 14 to 18 May. On 20 May, the chosen participants will be revealed on Kingston’s Facebook Fan Page. Those who post their challenges on social media will be entered to win an iPhone 12 and other prizes.

Finally, Kingston will hold a special Summer Sale in 2021, which will run from 6 May to 18 June. With any purchase of a 480GB or higher SSD during the sale, customers will receive a refillable sanitiser spray as well as a Kingston x CSD facemask (1pc) (including NV1 and KC600 mSATA).
For more information on Kingston’s new “Kingston Is With You” campaign, so check out their official website here.
Pokdepinion: I enjoyed the Memories Empower short video. Also, I can’t wait for Kingston’s Summer Sale because papa needs a new SSD.
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Among Us Could Add Guardian Angels Feature

Though Among Us has been out since 2018, the game has seen a rise in popularity thanks to the pandemic period. InnerSloth, the game developer for the game is said to be looking to give the game a fresh look with the introduction of ‘Guardian Angels’.
Among Us Guardian Angels

If you are new to the game, there’s up to 10 people who are tasked with accomplishing tasks to win the game. While that’s going on, there’s also imposters in the game where they’ll try to kill you before you can finish all your work. At the moment, a dead crewmate would simply turn into a ghost where all they could do is to complete their unfinished task and roam around the map.
Well it seems that InnerSloth is looking for ways to get the dead players to be more involved with the game with the introduction of Guardian Angels. Here’s what Forest Willard from InnerSloth had to say:

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We’ve thought of a lot about (making ghosts into) Guardian Angels and stuff like that, but it’s a difficult thing to pull off but we’re definitely thinking about those sort of things.Forest Willard, InnerSloth
You’d expect from a name like ‘Guardian Angel’, you would be able to save your crewmates from getting killed from imposters. It would be interesting to see how they can implement it in the game.
Among us is available to play on PC, iOS and Android devices, where the latter two is free to play and you can find on the Google Play Store and Apple App Store.
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Pokdepinion: Well being a ghost is definitely boring… Hopefully they could add the feature
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New Microsoft Surface Pro X Version Arrives In Malaysia From RM6,999

In case you’ve been eyeing to get your hands on the Surface Pro X, well great news as the laptop has finally made its way here to Malaysia.
Microsoft Surface Pro X now in Malaysia

The Microsoft Surface Pro X comes in a new Platinum finish as well as new app experiences where the company claims to offer longer battery life as well as as increased performances.
For those who need more power, Microsoft has refreshed their top end Surface Pro X variants by adding the new Microsoft SQ 2 Processor, the fastest processor in its class.

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They also claim that Microsoft Edge and Microsoft Teams has been made faster while consume less battery with the new versions optimized for Windows on ARM, with plans to expand support for running x64 apps.
For developers, Visual Studio code has been updated and optimized for Windows on ARM.
The Microsoft Surface Pro X is the thinnest and most connected 2-in-1 device according to them. There’s two variants for the device; the standard Microsoft Surface Pro X and Microsoft Surface Pro X for Business. You can get the former at RM6,999, where the latter is available for RM7,205 (16GB+256GB) and RM8,547 (16GB+512GB).
They are also selling accessories for the Surface Pro X which includes the Surface Pro X Signature Keyboard (Black) at RM670, Surface Slim Pen for RM660, and finally the combo of the two at RM1,310.
Pokdepinion: I wonder how they perform in real-life usage seeing how they advertise the battery life and performance..
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Pokde.net’s Best Laptop Awards of 2020

2020 is a rather dull year, and I do believe many of us didn’t even get to flex our laptops out and about. With that said, laptop manufacturers didn’t slow down their releases, and we still got an amazing selection of laptops to choose from in 2020, despite the human malware situation. This is Pokde.net’s Best Laptop Awards of 2020, where we recognize some of the best machines brought to us this year.
Best Ultraportable Laptop – ASUS ExpertBook B9

Weighing in at less than a kilogram at just 870 grams, we have to hand it to the ASUS ExpertBook B9. ASUS went with a magnesium-lithium alloy shell that made the laptop the lightest we have used thus far, while also being just as strong, or stronger, than most of the laptops out there. The display is also an impressive 14″, so this isn’t one of those machines that sacrifice on screen size just to be the most compact or lightest laptop in the market. There’s full-sized HDMI output, a USB 3.1 Type-A port that supports 10Gbps throughput and even Gigabit LAN with a built-in Ethernet controller in the machine itself, over a microHDMI dongle, so connectivity isn’t sacrificed either.

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Featuring the latest (at the time) 10th Gen Intel Core i7-10510U, the ASUS ExpertBook B9 offered the performance necessary for your productivity work, and then some. I do wonder if efficiency could have been improved if ASUS went with the Ice Lake processors, but with the impressive 8.33 hours of battery life I got on the 33WHr battery, I don’t think it really needs to have a much more efficient processor. This is also the first laptop I have noted where the RAM frequencies actually clock down during idle. You can also get it in with a 66WHr battery, so battery life should be off the charts with that variant. However if you want the ASUS ExpertBook B9, do note that an 11th Gen Intel Core variant is just around the corner, so wait up for that.
You can read our ASUS ExpertBook B9 review here.
Runner up – HUAWEI MateBook 14

HUAWEI makes a case for itself by being more interesting than most of the ultraportable laptops we have tested. It serves up not only a sharper 2K display, but also a significantly higher performance AMD Ryzen 7 4800H than you would expect in a laptop of this form factor. With sixteen processing threads and 16GB RAM, the HUAWEI MateBook 14 definitely packs more CPU firepower than your average laptop.

Not to mention the 14″ 2K display also sports a fancy 3:2 aspect ratio that makes for more screen real estate than your average 14″ laptop. On a portability standpoint alone, the HUAWEI MateBook 14 barely makes the cut with its pretty standard 1.49kg weight, but given how much laptops packing the H-series processors usually weigh, it easily makes up for its weight in performance.
You can read our HUAWEI MateBook 14 review here.
Best Gaming Laptop – MSI GS66 Stealth

If a gaming laptop is what you are looking for, you can’t go wrong with the MSI GS66 Stealth. With configurations ranging all the way up to an Intel Core i9-10980HK and the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER Max-Q, the MSI GE66 Raider offers all the best gaming hardware in a really subtle design that would appeal to just about anyone. The GPU is also connected to a 300Hz display, which will provide a smoother gaming experience than many desktop setups out there. Last but not least, MSI crammed a huge 99WHr battery into the relatively portable 2.1kg chassis, allowing it to not only beat many desktops when it comes to gaming, but also allow you to carry that performance with you and use it on the go as your work laptop.
You can read our MSI GS66 Stealth review here.
Runner up – GIGABYTE AORUS 15G

There are just two main reasons why the GIGABYTE AORUS 15G is relegated to being the runner up: GIGABYTE for some reason decides to pack even their highest end offering with just 512GB of storage when games today can easily take up to 150GB each, and the fact that it isn’t exactly comfortable to game on the built-in keyboard with the sharp edges on the palm rests.

Aside from that, the GIGABYTE AORUS 15G is pretty amazing. The cooling system also does a pretty good job keeping the Intel Core i7-10875H and GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER Max-Q in our sample cool, which is always a huge plus in my book. GIGABYTE designed the cooling system to pull fresh air from the keyboard area, keeping the keyboard (and thus your hand) cool as well with a nice gentle draft, which is a pretty nice bonus. And the keyboard itself is of the mechanical variety, serving up a nice bit of tactility and audible feedback for your typing and gaming sprees.

Last but not least, GIGABYTE definitely drew inspiration from their experience making content creation laptops, with an excellent assortment of I/O ports along the sides of the AORUS 15G, including a UHS-II SD card slot, which isn’t at all common.
You can read our GIGABYTE AORUS 15G review here.
Best Intel Laptop – ROG Zephyrus Duo 15

While AMD Renoir-based laptops may prove to be a lot more enticing on the budget to lower-end gaming laptops, Intel laptops do have the advantage of being available with much more powerful GPU options. But some Intel laptops still offer a significant advantage over existing offerings, and we aren’t only talking about performance. The ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 is hands down the best Intel-based laptops we have encountered this year, with exceptional focus on cooling, performance and user experience.

It builds upon the ZenBook Pro Duo we lauded as The Most Innovative Laptop of 2019, with a secondary display that tilts up. This tilting display is also what allows the laptop to breathe better, in what ASUS calls the Active Aerodynamic System Plus. This in turn lets the cooling system in the ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 do its job more effectively, keeping the Intel Core i9-10980HK and GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER Max-Q GPU cool under load. And did I mention that the Core i9-10980HK has liquid metal applied on it to optimize thermal transfer to the cooling system?
You can read our ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 review here.
Best All-Rounder Laptop – ROG Zephyrus G14

This is truly my favorite laptop of the year. It may not have the fastest CPU and GPU combo in the market with the AMD Ryzen 9 4900HS and GeForce RTX 2060 Max-Q under the hood, but it does offer a lot of performance when you consider it only weighs 1.7kg. We picked a 1.65kg laptop as our Best Lightweight Laptop of 2019, and this year, you are getting so much more performance, in a package that’s not that much heavier. Portability is a huge plus for the ROG Zephyrus G14.

It is the one laptop that impressed me so much that I started checking my account balance to see if I can afford it. With the choice of 14″ 100% sRGB displays in 2K 60Hz or FHD 120Hz flavors, the ROG Zephyrus G14 is not just a gaming laptop, but can also easily double as a content creation machine. Not to mention that you get a compact 65W USB-PD charger in the box as well, which will allow you to travel lighter with the ROG Zephyrus G14 than you would with many other machines. The AniMe Matrix also allows you to customize your laptop’s lid at a moment’s fancy, giving you unlimited ways to express your personality on the ROG Zephyrus G14’s lid.
You can read our ROG Zephyrus G14 review here, as well as a deeper dive into the features of the ROG Zephyrus G14 here.
Runner up – Dell Latitude 9510 2-in-1

The Dell Latitude 9510 2-in-1 gets a mention because of its 360° hinge and absolutely monstrous battery life, opening up avenues for much better use of its 15″ display. It also comes with an array of ports that will satisfy even the pickiest users, making it a great all-rounded laptop (and not only because the display flips all the way around) that should satisfy most users, with the exception of gamers. It packs a beefy 6-core Intel Core i7-10810U, 16GB RAM and a huge 88WHr battery to deliver close to 22 hours of battery life, which is extremely impressive no matter how you look at it.
You can read our Dell Latitude 9510 2-in-1 review here.
Most Innovative Laptop – ASUS ProArt StudioBook One

While this laptop was technically announced in 2019, it only made it to our shores in 2020, so it still counts. The ASUS ProArt StudioBook One gets our Most Innovative Laptop of 2020 award because of the way that it literally takes what we know about laptops and turned it on its head. Instead of having the Intel Core i9-9980HK and Quadro RTX 6000 GPU positioned under the keyboard, all the key components are now behind the screen, with a unique titanium vapor chamber to cool the CPU and 200W GPU without making it too heavy to carry around.

Speaking of the screen, this is also an absolutely chart-topping panel. It is a 4K 120Hz display, and comes from the factory pre-calibrated to Delta E <1, or as we measured, Delta E 0.75. It is such an amazing display that the iGPU in the Core i9-9980HK actually cannot keep up, as the Intel UHD Graphics 630 doesn’t support 4K120 output, forcing you to switch over to the dedicated GPU’s output. It is thankfully a process which no longer requires a system reboot, with the implementation of Advanced Optimus in the ProArt StudioBook One.

As you would expect from a laptop that packs this much innovation, the ASUS ProArt StudioBook One costs an eye-watering RM49 999. It is meant for those who can take advantage of all that GPU performance and that sweet display, and they will probably not bat an eye at the cost, instead reveling in the added convenience of being able to carry the Quadro RTX 6000’s performance with them.

You can read our ASUS ProArt StudioBook One review here.
Runner-up – Lenovo ThinkBook Plus

The Lenovo ThinkBook Plus is worthy of being listed here for its interesting implementation of an e-ink display. Instead of going with a LED matrix like the ROG Zephyrus G14, the Lenovo ThinkBook Plus adds a 10.8″ e-ink display that allows you to sketch, draw and use it as an e-reader. It should help you save some battery when on a flight and you want to catch up on some reading too. But the actual usage scenarios that can take advantage of the e-ink display at the moment are pretty limited, but we do expect Lenovo to further refine and add more features to it in the future.
You can read our Lenovo ThinkBook Plus review here.
Best Budget Laptop – Acer Swift 3 (AMD)

The Acer Swift 3 is actually one of the few laptops that I have personally recommended my relatives and friends to get. Priced at just RM2799, the Acer Swift 5 brings quite a bit to the table. Firstly, it packs the very capable AMD Ryzen 5 4500U paired with 8GB of DDR4 RAM. This allows for quite a bit of multitasking, with a total of six cores running at up to 4GHz. The entire package is also very compact, with a 14″ screen framed by narrow bezels, and a svelte design that puts it at just 15.95mm thin and 1.2kg light. If you are looking for a ultraportable laptop that can cover your daily productivity tasks as well as tackle some light gaming without breaking the bank, this is the laptop to get.
You can read our Acer Swift 3 (AMD) review here.
Runner up – HONOR MagicBook Pro

If you are willing to part with a bit more moolah, the HONOR MagicBook Pro is a pretty solid option. Featuring the AMD Ryzen 5 4600H which packs six cores, twelves threads and a higher 45W TDP, it offers way more performance than your usual laptop which offer a 15W TDP. It also packs a large 16.1″ FHD display, that offers you more room to multitask with. Combined with the powerful CPU and 16GB RAM, the large display sure comes handy, especially if you take HONOR Magic-Link’s multi-screen collaboration into account. It is still quite portable at 1.7kg too, which makes it a pretty great option for RM3299 if you are looking for a laptop that can multitask easily without splurging for a gaming laptop.
You can read our HONOR MagicBook Pro review here.
And that’s it for Pokde.net’s Best Laptop Awards of 2020. Here’s hoping to a more exciting 2021!
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WipEout Omega Collection Coming to PS4 in June

WipEout in glorious HD!

Ah the classics. As much as we’re all about moving forward and looking to the future we always come back to the classics. WipEout, the futuristic racing combat game that made its debut on the original PlayStation way back in 1995. Since then it has become synonymous with the PlayStation name, appearing on all PlayStation format up until now.
WipEout Omega Collection
WipEout Omega Collection has been announced recently by Sony Interactive Entertainment Hong Kong Limited Singapore Branch and will be available on Blu-Ray and Digital Download on June 6th this year. The collection will be available in three languages, namely English, Korean and Traditional Chinese. Retail prices for WipEout Omega Collection will be RM159 and RM149 for Blu-Ray and Digital Download respectively.
WipEout Omega Collection cover art
WipEout Omega Collection will be including remastered versions of the last three WipEout games, which are WipEout HD, WipEout Fury and WipEout 2048. It will also feature all of the tracks and ships from the original games with the visuals enhanced and will run at 1080P on PS4 or a dynamic 4K resolution on PS4 Pro. All in all there will be 26 reversible circuits, 46 unique ships, a ton of game modes and some new and classic music tracks.

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There will be some early purchase bonus DLCs that will be bundled together with early copies of WipEout Omega Collection on Blu-Ray. Meanwhile for those who bought the Digital Editions of WipEout Omega Collection, the DLCs will be available during the first two weeks after official release. Here’s what you get for the bonus downloadable content:

PlayStation4 Dynamic Theme
A brand-new Van Über ship
Digital art book

WipEout Omega Collection will have a few different game modes, which include WipEout HD’s Zone, Tournament, Speed Lap, Time Trial, and Single Race; WipEout Fury’s Zone Battle, Eliminator, and Detonator; and WipEout 2048’s Career mode. There’ll also be a local two player split-screen race and online multiplayer.
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Time for “WipEout” vets to come out of retirement and new pilots to make their debut.
Pokdepinion: In all honesty I’m not that familiar with the WipEout series but the gameplay looks fun as heck and I can definitely see myself spending hours playing this. Definitely gonna pick this up for myself.
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Win a PS5 via “Treat Codes”, Sony’s Treasure Hunt

Today, Sony announces a contest that allows fellow gamers to win a PS5 console, just by looking for Treat Codes peppered all over the globe online.
Gamers will need to look for a series of 14 codes that will appear online on social media channels and in unexpected places around the world, like high-profile events involving sports, gaming, film and music. Each code found is an opportunity to enter the contest and the possibility of winning a PS5 console, which means that finding every code will provide you 14 individual opportunities to enter the contest.

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How to enter and win a PS5?

Find a code. They resemble PlayStation controller inputs.
Sign up on Playstation.com. Do read the official rules for the contest.
Enter the code at the Treat Codes page.
Compete with fellow gamers to win by answering a question!

Keep a lookout over the next few weeks. No purchase is necessary for players to enter and win, however, not every code will be available at once. The more codes you find, the more opportunities you will have to enter and win.
The contest ends 10AM PST on March 7th, which translates to 2AM Malaysia time (GMT+8) on March 8th so you have until then to stand a chance at a free PS5 console. To start off, you can look out for channels that are streaming PlayStation titles sometime this week.
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Pokdepinion: Sony really said, let’s reward our gamers with a free PS5 but hey, here’s a treasure hunt, have fun!
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Far Cry 6 System Requirements for PC Revealed

Ubisoft has officially revealed the Far Cry 6 system requirements for PC. If you’re wondering whether your PC can handle it or you might need an upgrade, then look no further.
Far Cry 6 System Requirements for PC

Here is everything you’ll need to know about the PC specs to best experience #FarCry6.
Find more details here: https://t.co/Gktmmlf9qq pic.twitter.com/5B5s9sifG9
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On the official Far Cry Twitter account, Ubisoft has officially tweeted out the Far Cry 6 system requirements for PC. It’s not too bad depending on how you plan on enjoying the game.
We’ve included a table right below here for easy reading:

Minimum
Recommended
Recommended for DXR

CPU
Intel Core i5-7500, AMD Ryzen 3 1200, or equivalent
Intel Core i7-8700k, AMD Ryzen 5 3600x, or equivalent
Intel Core i7-10700k, AMD Ryzen 7 5800X, or equivalent

GPU
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960 4GB, AMD Radeon RX 460 4GB, or equivalent
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER, AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT, or equivalent
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080, AMD Radeon RX 6800, or equivalent

RAM
8GB (Dual-channel)
16GB (Dual-channel)
16GB (Dual-channel)

OS
Windows 10 x64
Windows 10 x64
Windows 10 x64

Storage
60GB
60GB
60GB

As you can see from the table above, the requirements aren’t heavy. It’s a different story if you want the game to look as best as it can be, like in 4K with DirectX Raytracing enabled, which can only do 30FPS at most. I would probably game at 1440p at most unless I’m doing standard 4K gaming.
If you need to upgrade your PC, keep in mind that there is still an ongoing chip shortage so you will either have to pay extra or wait it out for now. You do still have some time ahead as Far Cry 6 will be officially launched on 7th October 2021.
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Pokdepinion: Looks like my gaming machine is more than ready for this…with DXR disabled of course. Would love to have a PC capable of running it at 4K with DXR on one day.
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New Apple iPhone SE 2022 is Powered by A15 Bionic with 5G Support

After a long wait, the Apple iPhone SE 2022 has finally been revealed at the Apple Peek Performance event, sporting the A15 Bionic chip. Here’s what you need to know.
New Apple iPhone SE 2022

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The new iPhone SE 2022 is powered by the A15 Bionic, the same one being used in the iPhone 13 series. According to Apple, they mentioned that it will be 1.8 times faster than the iPhone 8. The comparison is likely done with that instead of the more recent devices given the design of the SE devices. Unsurprisingly given the chip, it also comes with 5G support.
As for cameras, the iPhone SE 2022 is largely the same as its predecessor; 12MP f/1.8 wide angle main camera and a 7MP f/2.2 selfie camera. Thanks to the A15 Bionic chip, it’s capable of AI-based features such as Smart HDR 4, Deep Fusion, and Photographic Styles. The battery life is said to be improved, lasting 15 hours for video playback, which is a couple of hours longer than its predecessor.

Based on the pictures, you can easily tell that it’s basically the same design as its predecessor. It has a 4.7-inch Retina HD display and their signature physical Home button with Touch ID support. One major area of improvement is its durability as it now comes with Ceramic Shield, just like the iPhone 13 series.
The Apple iPhone SE 2022 will be available starting 18th March 2022 with retail price starting from USD $429. As for Malaysia, it will be coming a little later, on 25th March 2022, with pre-orders available starting 18th March 2022 at 9AM on the official Apple Malaysia website. The retail prices are listed right below here:

128GB = RM2,099
256GB = RM2,299
512GB = RM2,799

On a slightly different note, the Apple iPhone 13 series will be getting two new colour options; Alpine Green for the iPhone 13 Pro and Green for iPhone 13. Pre-order for the new colour option will be opened on 11th March 2022, and it will be officially available starting 18th March 2022.
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Pokdepinion: I still love their signature button and honestly, I’m quite tempted to change to this. I just wished there could be a version where the button is retained but it comes in a larger display, either same as the Max variants or close to it.
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[MINOR SPOILERS] New Kingdom Hearts 3 Trailer Gives In-Depth Look Into Combat

New Kingdom Hearts 3 Trailer Gives In-Depth Look Into Combat

With Kingdom Hearts 3 already out in Japan now and the game’s English release drawing near, Square Enix has published a brand new video showcasing the game’s combat system. Fair warning, there will be some minor spoilers in the video, though it’s not particularly heavy.
The overview video kicks off with a narrator giving an overview of the combat. Keyblades now can transform on the battlefield for some awesome sequences and Sora can also equip multiple Keyblades and swap them out during battles.
Magic appears to work the same as it did in Kingdom Hearts 2 but it was only shown briefly. Attractions are up next, which were some of the first new features shown off for Kingdom Hearts 3 about five years ago. Sora can summon and use classic Disney theme park rides to wipe out hoards of enemies.

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Summons, now called “Links”, will allow Sora to call up popular Disney characters for help in battle, just like previous titles. For the Disney characters that Sora meets, there will be Team Up Attacks that appear way more dynamic and interactive than Links. We can see Ariel, Simba, and Wreck It Ralph in the trailer.
The Gummi ship makes its return with a more in-depth customizer unlike anything we’ve experienced before. Mini games are also back, with Hundred Acre Woods being home to many. Remy from Ratatouille will help Sora cook helpful recipes for power-ups and Game & Watch-style games will also be available.
The video closes out with clips from what appear to be boss battles and major battle sequences. The end is definitely not for the spoiler-sensitive.
Kingdom Hearts 3 will be coming to the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One on 29th January 2019.
Pokdepinion: If this doesn’t get you excited for the game, then I don’t know what will. Though I’m personally more curious about seeing Final Fantasy characters in the game.
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Official English Releases for Trails To Azure and Trails From Zero Unveiled

It’s a great time for JRPG fans across the globe as we have official confirmation that the official English releases for The Legend of Heroes: Trails to Azure and Trails from Zero will indeed be coming.
English Versions of Trails To Azure and Trails From Zero Unveiled

At the Nihon Falcom 40th Anniversary concert by NIS America and New Game Plus Expo, it was confirmed that the official English localizations of The Legend of Heroes: Trails to Azure and Trails from Zero will be coming to the PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, and PC in the future.
For those of you who aren’t aware, both Trails to Azure and Trails from Zero was launched on the PSP over a decade ago with PC releases later on. The Geofront team developed a mod that allowed fans to play the game in English along with other upgrades, especially visual. This basically means that their work was so good, officials actually decided to partner up with them.

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A quartet of legendary titles from Nihon Falcom are coming to the west! Experience the Crossbell duology, unravel the fates of Erebonia’s greatest heroes, and discover adventures beyond the horizon! pic.twitter.com/n9dMjcCb2T
— NISAmerica (@NISAmerica) June 25, 2021

While it was never stated, it’s highly likely that the ports of the two games will be based on the 2019 PS4 Kai ports, which were based on the PS Vita ports with full voice acting. Falcom President Toshihiro Kondo apparently teased the Kai version coming in the West previously so it’s a good sign of that happening now.
It’s incredible to see the team partnered up with NIS America so the work they have done so far can help pave the way officially for the series and support its expansion in North America and Europe.
The Legend of Heroes: Trails to Azure will be coming sometime in 2023 whereas Trails from Zero will be coming in Fall 2022. Both games will be coming to the PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, and PC.
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Pokdepinion: As a huge fan of the whole franchise since Trails of Cold Steel, I just wish it could come sooner. Good thing they’re using the latest version of the game at least so we can enjoy better visuals.
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LG Collaborates With Infineon To Introduce LG G8 ThinQ — Featuring A Front Facing ToF Camera

It seems like the folks at LG Electronics and Infineon Technologies AG has joined forces to introduce Time-of-Flight (ToF) technology in the upcoming LG G8 ThinQ smartphone.
Infineon’s REAL3 image sensor chip will be fitted in the smartphone, which is set to be unveiled in Barcelona during Mobile World Congress 2019. With ToF at the front camera, it will deliver a new level of front camera capability in a smartphone.
The ToF image sensor chip delivers more accurate measurement by capturing infrared light as it is reflected off the subject. Thanks to it, ToF is faster and more effective in ambient light, which lessens the workload on the application processor thus reducing power consumption.

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While ToF is not something new in the market, the LG G8 ThinQ is the first to come up with a ToF camera in the front. Previously we saw the likes of the HONOR View20 and OPPO R17 Pro to come up with with the camera, albeit in the rear.
Pokdepinion: I wonder if it’s as good as they say it is. Well probably I can’t test it out since LG hasn’t been in the Malaysian market in the past few years.
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