Enjoy Cashback On Fuel When You Top-up With The Setel App

Are you a Setel user? Well the folks at the company has revealed that they are offering 10% cashback on fuel when you top-up through their app.
Get cashback with Setel
If you wish to enjoy the feature, all you need to do is top-up on the app by using qualified credit cards. What bank cards exactly? Well you can check that below:
AmbankCIMBCitiHong Leong BankRHB BankUOB
They’ve said that they will be bringing in more options in the future, so if you’re bank isn’t there, you’d probably see it coming soon.

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Here’s what they had to say about the cashback offer;
Customers that currently benefit from credit card fuel cashbacks have been wanting to get on Setel and they can now enjoy the seamless experience without losing existing privileges. Setel has crossed the one million users’ mark just one month after our nationwide expansion early February 2020, making us one of the fastest growing mobile application in Malaysia. Our daily order in February alone showed a significant increase of 85% from the previous month, a positive indication of Setel’s appeal to customers as a new retail-on-the-go convenience in MalaysiaIskandar Ezzahuddin, Chief Executive Office of Setel
The Setel app can be used exclusively at PETRONAS stations nationwide. Should you wish to get the app, it is available for free to download on the Apple App Store as well as the Google Play Store for Android devices.
Pokdepinion: Personally I’ve never used the app before.. but hey, getting cashback for fuel? Sounds good.
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Black Shark 5 Series Will Be Available in Malaysia on 8 June

In addition to POCO, Civi, and Redmi, Xiaomi offers a sub-brand called Black Shark that sells smartphones with bold designs geared at the gaming smartphone market.

Earlier this year, the Black Shark 5 and  5 Pro were revealed earlier this year and the phones will be officially available in Malaysia soon. According to the official Black Shark Malaysia Facebook page, the phone will be available in Malaysia on 8 June 2022 and will be broadcast live on Facebook and TikTok.

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Black Shark 5 Pro Specifications

The Black Shark 5 Pro features Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 5G, up to 16GB RAM of LPDDR5 6400MHz RAM, and up to 256GB of UFS 3.1 storage space which is powered by a 4650mAh battery that supports 120W Hyper Charge.
The phone is also built with a 6.67-inch Full HD+ AMOLED display with a refresh rate of 144Hz and a 720Hz touch sampling rate. It comes pre-installed with JOYUI13, which is based on Android 12 and should be extremely familiar to users of MIUI devices.
The phone includes a triple rear camera configuration which is the main camera with a 108MP and an f/1.75 sensor, a 13MP, f/2.4 ultrawide camera, and a 5MP, f/2.4 telephoto macro lens. Meanwhile, the front of the phone features a 16MP, f/2.45 front-facing camera.
A key feature of the Black Shark 5 Pro is that the phone comes with magnetic trigger buttons on the side. With a gentle touch, the magnet-lift technology, ultra-responsive shoulder triggers emerge for precise, customized control in competitive games. When not in use, the triggers integrate back into the edge of the phone.

Black Shark 5 Pro and Black Shark 5 are physically identical with some minor differences. The base variant comes in Mirror Black and Explorer Grey whereas the pro variant comes in Stellar Black and Nebula White.
The Black Shark 5 will have a 6.67-inch Full HD+ display with a 144Hz refresh rate, a Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 CPU, up to 16GB of RAM, and up to 256GB of storage space, and a 4650mAh battery with 120W charging capabilities. It has a 64MP main camera, a 13MP wide-angle camera, a 2MP macro camera, and a 16MP camera located in the front.
To learn more about the phones, feel free to visit their official Facebook page by clicking on the link here.
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Pokdepinion: A gaming phone with additional buttons for fps games are really nice addition. Also being able to hide the buttons are also another nice touch as they won’t bother our daily activities on the phone outside of gaming.
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The Xbox Game Pass is one of the most popular gaming subscription services around today, offering a whole library of games for a small monthly fee. Sony is a little lacking in this area and they’re looking to combat that soon with the PlayStation Spartacus subscription service. Here’s what you need to know.
PlayStation Spartacus Subscription Service to Rival Xbox Game Pass

SCOOP: Sony is planning a new subscription service, code-named Spartacus, to take on Xbox Game Pass. It’s being pitched as a three-tier service that will merge PlayStation Now with PlayStation Plus. Highest tier could include PS1/PS2/PSP games https://t.co/rz5tC3ExcR
— Jason Schreier (@jasonschreier) December 3, 2021

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According to a report on Bloomberg, there is a new PlayStation Spartacus subscription service being worked on behind the scenes. It’s not the final name for the service as it is simply a codename for now, and it’s expected to function as a combined offering of both PS Plus and PlayStation Now.
In case you aren’t aware, PS Plus gives you a lineup of free games every month, exclusive discounts, offerings, and the ability to play online while PlayStation Now will give users access to a library of older PlayStation games like on the PS1 and PS2. With PlayStation Spartacus, you will get the best of both worlds with a single subscription fee.
With that being said, PlayStation Spartacus is expected to have multiple subscription tiers, with the first being the same as PS Plus, second one giving access to a library of PS4 games, and the final tier including all of the older PlayStation games.
For now, nothing has been confirmed yet as Sony has yet to announce the new service themselves. It may undergo some form of trial first before being launched, as there is no expected date for when it will arrive. We will report more on this as soon as information becomes available so stay tuned.
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Pokdepinion: This would definitely be way better than what they have now, and I hope they don’t limit the offerings to specific regions like they do with PS Now. Otherwise, what’s the point?
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Bring Out The Content Creator In You With The Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro

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As the first smartphone brand to bring a 108MP camera out to the market, the big sensor has become a staple feature for Xiaomi’s smartphone shooters. With the release of their Mi 10T Pro, not only does it boast a 108MP main camera but it also comes with unique features that make it a top pick for content creators.
The Hardware to Impress You

With the Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro, it sports a 108MP Samsung HMX 1/1.33″ super sensor which comes with OIS and 30x digital zoom. This combo is definitely helpful as it allows you to get up close and personal with your shots while also stabilizing your image so the final product does not look distorted.

Its secondary camera is a 13MP Ultra-wide angle camera which offers you a Field of View (FoV) of up to 123°. With that, it means that you don’t need to move further away from your subject to get everything you want inside the frame.

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Not to forget, there’s also the 5MP macro camera which allows you to get even closer with your subject. What’s handy here is that it offers autofocus, making it easier for you to focus on what truly matters.
Software to let your creativity flow

With the hardwire side of things explained, the software end doesn’t fall behind. The Mi 10T Pro comes with 8K video recording capability, ensuring the highest quality for your videos. You can finally say goodbye to carrying those heavy cameras behind.

You can take advantage of the 6 Long Exposure modes that will expand the your photography boundaries and spice up your shots. These modes includes the following:
Light TrailsLight PaintingStar TrailOil PaintingMoving CrowdStarry Sky

While you may think that with the current pandemic situation, how are we going to go out and make content? Here’s the Clone mode, which you can simply use even from the comforts of your own home. Not only is it usable for photos, you can also use it for videos where it allows you to create the effect of “cloning” with just a click. Go wild with it and create unique content.

Imagine you’re visiting a stunning place, you have the urge to share your experience with the people around you but feel like editing is a tiresome process. With the Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro’s Vlog Mode, everything’s a breeze. You can let the software do the editing for you and make compelling stories through it. There are 7 themes to choose from the mode where all you need to do is simply record what you want and everything will be ready for you to share. Sounds pretty easy, right?
It doesn’t stop there

Not only is the Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro a camera smartphone powerhouse, it’s a beast of a device as well. It comes with a 144Hz refresh rate with its 6.67-inch LCD Dot Display that provides you satisfying smoothness. There’s also the top-tier Snapdragon 865 5G chipset that not only offers powerful performance but also battery efficiency. Speaking of batteries, it packs a huge 5,000mAh battery under the hood, which you can charge with its 33W fast charger, capable of charging to 100% in just 60 minutes.
Retailing at RM1,999 for the Mi 10T Pro and RM1,699 for the Mi 10T, Xiaomi Malaysia is offering you a lengthy 24-months warranty for the devices, in addition to a 6-month Screen Protection Guarantee. Moreover, the first 4000 units purchased for the series will be getting 6 months of Netflix Mobile subscription, so get them fast from Lazada or any Authorized Mi Stores in the country. Well? What are you waiting for? Get them now!

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PlayStation 5 Will Not Be Released Until At Least April 2020

Sony:
-No next-gen PlayStation launch over next 12 months
-PS Now has been ave. 40% annual growth since launch, now 700,000 users
-Much of Y31.1 billion (difference between past fy op vs this fy op outlook) to be invested to develop next PlayStation console
— Takashi Mochizuki (@mochi_wsj) April 26, 2019

Previously, we learned quite a bit of interesting things we can expect from the upcoming Sony PlayStation 5 console. Well, technically it’s not called the PS5 but rather, the next-gen PlayStation console. Now, we have a bit more details on the upcoming video game console.
If you want to read up more about the PS5’s specifications and how powerful it is, click right here.

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Alongside the release of Sony’s financial information for fiscal year 2018 earlier today, the company shared a new statement regarding the PlayStation 5 and its release. According to The Wall Street Journal’s Takashi Mochizuki, Sony Interactive Entertainment has stated that the PS5 isn’t set to release within the next year, or to be more specific, the coming 12 months.
This information, given in the context of the outlook for Sony’s upcoming fiscal year, means that a release of the next-gen PlayStation console at any point before the end of 31st March 2020, the date in which FY2019 wraps up, is out of the question. Meaning here that the earliest we can see it is on April 2020.
Honestly, none of this information is all that surprising, but it does continue to provide us just a bit more context regarding Sony’s plans for the new system. Given that Sony has opted to release all previous PlayStation consoles in the fall window closer to the holiday season, it’s plausible that this would likely be the plans with the forthcoming PlayStation 5 as well.
Although the Fall 2020 window is by no means a certainty for the console’s launch, ruling out a release in the early months of the year adds more credence to the console launching in the back portion of the year.
Pokdepinion: There’s still plenty still left to learn about the console. E3 2019 won’t be one of them, but we’re sure to hear more about it sooner or later.
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Kirin 970 offers immense performance in AI; delivers nearly 2x faster image recognition than A11 Bionic!

AI is the next frontier in mobile technology, and Huawei looks set to go head-to-head against Apple with their new Kirin 970 that will debut in the Huawei Mate 10 soon. The Kirin 970 is the first SoC to feature a neural processing unit (NPU) to enhance performance in artificial intelligence (AI) tasks. Let’s take a closer look at the Kirin 970 that will be sure to make an appearance in the upcoming Huawei Mate 10.

Huawei has a great thing in its hands right now while the competition are still grasping at straws in this new field, with performance that is nearly 20x faster than a Galaxy S8. Of course we are talking about a test bench from the Chinese company plugged into the wall against a production model running on battery power, but the difference is definitely stunning.

Huawei isn’t limiting itself to comparisons against devices without AI in mind, but also compared favorably against Apple’s latest iPhone 8 Plus, with more than double the performance of Apple’s A11 Bionic SoC in image recognition. While we did not have the opportunity to see them pitted against each other, Huawei claimed a distinct lead as they shared details about the Kirin 970 with members of the media. The A11 Bionic may have the fastest CPU performance, but when it comes to AI, it seems that the upcoming Huawei Mate 10 with the Kirin 970 will be taking the throne.

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The Kirin 970 isn’t going to be a one trick pony though. Aside from AI, it boasts a Cat.18 modem capable of 5CA, 256QAM and 4×4 MIMO for up to 1.2 Gbps download speeds. For comparison, we have Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 835 with its integrated X16 LTE modem at Cat.16 or 1 Gbps download speeds. We are far from these speeds here in Malaysia, but it’s always good to have hardware ready for the future. It also allows for dual VoLTE with dual SIMs, for high quality calls regardless which SIM you are using in your dual SIM Huawei Mate 10.

Audio capabilities are taken up a notch with 32-bit/384 kHz audio processing. Huawei did mention about a USB Type-C headset in their slide so we might actually see Huawei taking a leap of courage and removing the 3.5mm jack from the Mate 10? 384 kHz may be way overkill and the storage capacity needed to store such files will be beyond what even audiophiles are comfortable with, but if you want it, it will be in any device packing the Kirin 970.

Last but not least, the Kirin 970 promises improved camera features augmented by AI to identify the optimal parameters necessary to take a good photo of the situation. It will combine motion detection powered by AI, improved low light processing to reduce detail loss while removing noise from images, faster response with zero shutter lag when using dual cameras thanks to parallel image processing and faster focusing with hybrid autofocus and automated focus calibration.

On to some of the more common specifications of the Kirin 970 now. It will be built on TSMC’s latest 10nm process, and will feature four Cortex A73 cores mated to four efficient A53 cores, a Mali G72MP12 GPU, the aforementioned NPU to handle the AI-related tasks, dual ISP for faster image processing of the data obtained from the dual camera system, i7 sensor co-processor, and also LPDDR4X RAM. There is mention of UFS storage in the above slide but Huawei decided not to specify which version of UFS they will be using with the Kirin 970 SoCs.
Pokdepinion: The Huawei Mate 10 looks set to be a beast in AI, but it remains to be seen how it performs in more conventional tasks as that would be much more common than AI-related duties.
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[CES 2022] AMD Ryzen 6000 series mobile processors bring Zen 3+ CPU, RDNA 2 GPU on new 6nm node

Laptops in 2022 are definitely going to be a lot more interesting, with both Intel and AMD bringing their absolute best. While Intel bet their all on their new hybrid core architecture, AMD went a slightly different direction by bringing us the AMD Ryzen 6000 series mobile processors, which feature Zen 3+ cores and an RDNA 2-based integrated graphics. Oh and AMD also announced some of their future plans for desktop, as well as the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D. More on that later.
AMD Ryzen 6000 series mobile processors “Rembrandt” bring up to 2X better gaming performance!
For the CPU section, AMD didn’t really make huge changes. The Zen 3+ cores are essentially the Zen 3 cores at its core (see what I did there) but with improved power management features. Along with the improved efficiency, AMD is also pushing for higher clocks, finally hitting 5GHz on two SKUs in the product stack. Pretty impressive.

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AMD is claiming up to 30% better multi-threaded performance in Cinebench R23, while single-threaded performance has also gone up by 10%. Along with these performance uplifts, power consumption has also improved significantly, with the AMD Ryzen 6000 series reportedly drawing up to 40% less power than its predecessor when watching Netflix in Chrome.

The biggest improvement is probably when it comes to its graphics though. Finally, AMD is moving on from Vega with the AMD Ryzen 6000 series mobile processors. This time, we get RDNA 2-based graphics, which pack higher core counts, more L2 cache and even hardware raytracing. Hardware raytracing on an APU! What a time to be alive!

Compared to a last-gen AMD Ryzen 7 5800U, AMD is claiming up to 2.1X faster gaming performance with the Ryzen 7 6800U.  Meanwhile it is up to 3X faster than the Core i7-1165G7, while still maintaining a substantial lead over the discrete GeForce MX450 graphics. Curiously enough, AMD decided to go with nearly two different sets of games to illustrate the performance difference.

And of course, with FSR, AMD is promising a very playable 59FPS in Far Cry 6. Somewhat curious that they decided to compare FSR vs non-FSR performance. Upscaling from a lower render resolution will definitely allow for higher frame rates, which makes the comparison in this graph quite moot. But, it does illustrate that iGPU gaming is no longer a dream, but a reality now.
Advanced platform features

AMD is also finally taking the step up to offer PCIe 4.0 on their mobile processors. While AMD debuted PCIe 4.0 on their Ryzen 3000 series desktop processors, it apparently took another two more generations before they were ready to offer it on their laptops. On top of that, they will also support USB4 and WiFi 6E, the latter via a collaboration with Qualcomm and MediaTek.
One rather unique choice by AMD is to only support DDR5 and LPDDR5 memory, which will probably result in AMD Ryzen 6000 series laptops being priced at a relative premium to Intel’s offerings, as Intel supports everything DDR4 as well, which should allow for lower system costs. In any case, DDR5 should be quite necessary, considering that AMD slapped a rather capable iGPU into the AMD Ryzen 6000 series, and it would be an absolute shame to see the GPU bottlenecked by memory bandwidth.

The AMD Ryzen 6000 series is also the first x86 processors to support Windows 11 security features with the integrated Microsoft Pluton security processor. This offers true chip-to-cloud security, and is available on top of other AMD security features like AMD Secure Processor and AMD Memory Guard. Along with that, AMD also dropped three new AMD Ryzen 5000 series mobile processors, featuring Zen 3 cores but support PCIe 4.0 lanes.
AMD Ryzen 6000 series Mobile Processors Specs

Cores / Threads
Base / Boost Clocks
L2+L3 Cache
Graphics
TDP
Process Node

AMD Ryzen 6000 H-series (35W+)

AMD Ryzen 9 6980HX
8C/16T
3.3 / 5.0 GHz
20MB
AMD Radeon 680M, 12CU @ 2.4GHz
45W+
6nm

AMD Ryzen 9 6980HS
8C/16T
3.3 / 5.0 GHz
20MB
AMD Radeon 680M, 12CU @ 2.4GHz
35W
6nm

AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX
8C/16T
3.3 / 4.9 GHz
20MB
AMD Radeon 680M, 12CU @ 2.4GHz
45W+
6nm

AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS
8C/16T
3.3 / 4.9 GHz
20MB
AMD Radeon 680M, 12CU @ 2.4GHz
35W
6nm

AMD Ryzen 7 6800H
8C/16T
3.2 / 4.7 GHz
20MB
AMD Radeon 680M, 12CU @ 2.2GHz
45W
6nm

AMD Ryzen 7 6800HS
8C/16T
3.2 / 4.7 GHz
20MB
AMD Radeon 680M, 12CU @ 2.2GHz
35W
6nm

AMD Ryzen 5 6600H
6C/12T
3.3 / 4.5 GHz
20MB
AMD Radeon 660M, 6CU @ 1.9GHz
45W
6nm

AMD Ryzen 5 6600HS
6C/12T
3.3 / 4.5 GHz
20MB
AMD Radeon 660M, 6CU @ 1.9GHz
35W
6nm

AMD Ryzen 6000 / Ryzen 5000 U-series (15W+)

AMD Ryzen 7 6800U
8C/16T
2.7 / 4.7 GHz
20MB
AMD Radeon 680M, 12CU @ 2.2GHz
15~28W
6nm

AMD Ryzen 5 6600U
6C/12T
2.9 / 4.5 GHz
19MB
AMD Radeon 660M, 6CU @ 1.9GHz
15~28W
6nm

AMD Ryzen 7 5825U
8C/16T
2.0 / 4.5 GHz
20MB
AMD Radeon Vega 8 @ 1.8GHz
15W
7nm

AMD Ryzen 5 5625U
6C/12T
2.3 / 4.3 GHz
19MB
AMD Radeon Vega 7 @ 1.6GHz
15W
7nm

AMD Ryzen 3 5425U
4C/8T
2.7 / 4.1 GHz
10MB
AMD Radeon Vega 6 @ 1.5GHz
15W
7nm

The first AMD Ryzen 6000 series laptops will be available starting February 2022, with over 200 consumer and commercial notebooks featuring the AMD Ryzen portfolio slated to be launched in 2022.
AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D — up to 40% better gaming performance than a Ryzen 9 5900X!

Remember Computex 2021 when AMD announced the AMD 3D V-Cache technology? AMD mentioned that they will be making some of AMD’s “highest-end products” with 3D V-Cache, so I guess I automatically assumed that it would be the Ryzen 9 5900X or Ryzen 9 5950X getting the 3D V-Cache treatment. Apparently AMD decided otherwise, and slapped it onto the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X, giving us the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D.

While the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D might not be as impressive sounding, it is still an extremely capable processor. AMD had to downclock the processor slightly, with it only capable of 3.4GHz base and 4.5GHz boost clocks, versus the 3.8GHz base and 4.7GHz boost of the regular AMD Ryzen 7 5800X. This might be due to the higher power draw incurred by the presence of the 3D V-Cache, as well as additional thermal output of the 3D V-Cache itself.
          AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D vs Ryzen 9 5900X            AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D vs Intel Core i9-12900K
According to AMD’s own data, the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D is going to be the gaming processor, with it beating the AMD Ryzen 9 5900X, which has 50% more CPU cores, as well as the Core i9-12900K, which is Intel’s flagship gaming processor for now. Pricing has yet to be confirmed, but it  is coming really soon.
AMD Zen 4 — 5nm, PCIe 5.0, on new AM5 socket

AMD also took the opportunity to tease the AMD Zen 4 processors, which will feature new Zen 4 cores. The processor will be manufactured on the 5nm process node, and it will also mark AMD’s transition to an LGA socket for the mainstream market, with the new AMD AM5 socket. The socket will feature 1718 pins, which is pretty close to Intel’s LGA1700/1800 that arrived with the 12th Gen Intel Core processors.

The processor package itself also looks quite interesting, with cutouts for the power delivery circuitry on the top. The AMD Zen 4 processors will be coming in the second half of 2022, so we can probably expect to hear more about it around Computex 2022.
Pokdepinion: I am just looking forward to the AMD Ryzen 6000 series desktop APUs. Hopefully they still work with AM4!
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AMD Ryzen breaks overclocking records, offers immense performance for the money!

AMD Ryzen is no longer the latest thing on the block, but it still continues to defy expectations with Windows 10 pushing updates to optimize its performance and fully take advantage of its unique architecture. Enthusiasts have also managed to squeeze even more performance out of the CPU by pairing the CPU with faster RAM. Offering up to 8 cores and 16 threads, AMD Ryzen 7 is AMD’s latest high-end CPU engineered for gamers, content creators and professional users.

The AMD Ryzen 7 1700X offers double the core count and thread count of the Intel i7 7700K, while not being priced that differently. With more cores, creators will enjoy up to 33% faster video encoding in Handbrake and 18% better performance in Adobe Premiere CC. Gamers who stream their gameplay via OBS will also enjoy smoother gameplay with the AMD CPU, with less than 1% dropped frames, while the Intel CPU dropped 18% of frames. The Ryzen 7 1700X delivers 35% better performance in POVRay, 31% more performance in Blender and 37% higher scores in Cinebench, for around 34% better average content creation performance, relative to the Core i7 7700K. With that said, the Core i7 7700K does have an advantage in gaming performance, with a 8% lead at 1080p, which narrows down to just 2% in 4K and VR gaming.

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If you are intending to squeeze all the performance you can out of the AMD Ryzen CPUs, you will be pleased to know that the experts have broken the world record for overclocking an 8-core CPU. ASUS overclocking expert Jon “Elmor” Sandstrom, veteran overclocker Petri “SF3D” Korhonen and the AMD Ryzen OC team managed to push the AMD Ryzen 7 1800X CPU to over 5.35GHz. The liquid nitrogen-cooled Ryzen CPU completed the industry standard Cinebench R15 and R11.5 tests with scores of 2454 and 27.40.
Pokdepinion: We can only expect AMD to blow our minds further Microsoft and enthusiasts work together to squeeze even more performance out of the AMD Ryzen CPUs. Also, we have the AMD Vega GPUs looming in the horizon. This looks like an amazing time to join the red camp.
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Uncharted Movie is Now a Prequel to the Game; Tom Holland as Nathan Drake?

The Uncharted movie is now set to be a prequel to the the game series of the same name. Yay or nay?
If I’m going to be completely honest, videogame movie adaptations are my least favourite of the bunch. Don’t get me wrong, I’m a huge gamer myself but the movies tend to be horrible. In fact, there are very few videogame movies that I can even call ‘good’.
We knew for a bit of time that there will be a movie based on the Uncharted series. I mean, the series did well on the Playstation platform so no big surprise there. We now have word on how the movie fits in canonically with the game series.

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Uncharted Movie is Now a Prequel to the Game
Couldn’t find a more colourful picture of Nathan Drake, lol.
Today, a new report from Deadline has surfaced claiming that the upcoming Uncharted movie will be a prequel, with a storyline that takes place before the story of Naughty Dog’s video game series and that centers around young Nathan Drake. Furthermore, it was revealed that Spider-Man Homecoming star Tom Holland will star as young Drake.
Announced a few years ago, the Uncharted movie has been a bit of an anomaly. Virtually everyone has been skeptical about whether or not it would ever come to fruition. Well, apparently Sony is still trying to make it a reality.
Shawn Levy, director of The Pink Panther, multiple A Night in the Museum entries, The Internship, and more, will direct the film, which will take its inspiration from a sequence in the third iteration of the video game series that featured young Nathan Drake encountering Sully for the first time.
Oh look, it’s Tom Holland!
According to Deadline’s sources, this reformation of the franchise came after Sony Pictures chief Tom Rotham saw the latest cut of the upcoming Spider-Man film.
As some of you may know, Sony has tried for years and worked with various directors to get the series into a movie franchise, with past scripts from Joe Carnahan, David Guggenheim, and Eric Warren Singer. The new story line will capture Drake as he grows into the treasure hunter we all know and love.
The Uncharted movie will be produced by Charles Roven, Avi Arad, Alex Gartner and Ari Arad. No official release date for the Uncharted movie has been announced yet.

Pokdepinion: Well, just like every other game adaptation, I’m crossing my fingers for this. Also, I’m definitely not gonna be the first few to watch the Uncharted movie…just in case it ends up a disappointment.
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[Computex 2018] ViewSonic to show off new display tech — pushing the limits of resolution and connectivity

ViewSonic’s efforts in the display industry is targeted at tackling the challenges that consumers face as our world is becoming more digitized day by day. By pushing the limits of resolution, light source and connectivity, ViewSonic hopes to allow consumers to increase their productivity and transition seamlessly into the digital world.

ViewSonic’s lineup of monitors aim to deliver a great experience to every niche. For example, the new professional VP series, the ultra-high resolution and accurate colors are for professionals to see finer detail and reproduce accurate colors in their work. Meanwhile, gamers will enjoy the XG Gaming monitor series with HDR10 support and an immersive 1800R curvature. There is also the VX entertainment monitor series, for the budget conscious users out there with a taste for high end features.

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ViewSonic’s portfolio isn’t limited to display panels, as they also make great projectors. The ViewSonic PX747-4K delivers 4K visuals with support for HDR and Rec. 2020 enhanced content for amazing color depth. If you need a more portable projector, the ViewSonic M1 is an iF award-winning projector that comes with a built-in battery and dual harman kardon speakers. It can also project anywhere with a 360-degree swivel stand.

Professionals will appreciate the ViewSonic digital whiteboards with fingerprint security to prevent leaking of sensitive information. Last but not least, there is the ViewSonic VPC14-WP slot-in PC that is certified with Intel Unite to take advantage of ViewSonic’s ViewBoard interactive annotation software solution.
Pokdepinion: I wonder if ViewSonic will come up with gaming monitors that can best the ASUS and Acer gaming monitors at a cheaper price…
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[CES 2023] Kingston Ironkey Vault Privacy 50C Is Company’s First Hardware-Encrypted USB-C Drive

Kingston Ironkey Vault Privacy 50C Is Company’s First Hardware-Encrypted USB-C Drive

This hardened USB drive can fend off BadUSB and brute-force attacks, says the company.

In this year’s CES event, Kingston has brought their first-ever USB-C drive that comes with hardware encryption features: the Ironkey Vault Privacy 50C (IKVP50C). This AES-256 protected drive includes multi-password option with Complex or Passphrase modes which allow users to choose any combination of PIN, sentence with space characters, or a list of words which makes it easy to remember for the user but hard to guess for others.

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Kingston also offers other hardware-encrypted storage solutions which includes the aforementioned VP50 series, FIPS 140-3 certified (pending) KP200 USB drive with built-in hardware keypad, or the VP80ES, company’s first OS-agnostic external SSD with touch panel built in.
On the same event, the company recaps on its new FURY product launches since the last time of their presence in CES. “It’s great to get back to in-person tradeshows but we’re especially glad to be amongst colleagues and friends at CES, ‘the global stage for innovation’ to share not just what we’ve been up to the past few years but also what’s coming from Kingston in 2023; we’re committed to delivering technology solutions that suit consumers’ everyday needs and we look forward to talking about them this week.”
The memory chipmaker continues its collaboration with Intel, showcasing its latest FURY memory kits and storage drives on Intel’s NUC systems.
Pokdepinion: I wonder if it supports Android as well?
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Tips and Tricks to Maximize the Huawei Mate 20 X Battery – 3 Days of Battery Life?

Tips and Tricks: Maximize the Huawei Mate 20 X Battery Life

If you were checking out our Facebook page yesterday, then chances are that you might have spotted that our Huawei Mate 20 X smartphone managed to get 3 days of battery life. We managed that without even a bit of charging in those 3 days, with location services and what not turned on.
Although it’s powered by the efficient 7nm Kirin 980 chipset and 5,000 mAh battery, some of you may think that it can’t be possible to reach 3 days, especially without enabling Power Saving or Ultra Power Saving Mode. Well, here are some tips and tricks to maximize the Huawei Mate 20 X battery life and get the most out of it.

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Darken Interface Colours

If you’re using the Huawei Mate 20 X, or even the Mate 20 series in general, you have the option enable Dark Mode / Night Mode. Some of you may be aware of it but are confused as to where to find as your first instinct will have you go to the Display section in the Settings menu. In truth, it’s actually listed in the Battery section of the Settings menu and it’s called Darker Interface Colours.
While it’s been known for a while that having anything dim on display will conserve battery compared to displaying anything bright, but this is especially more significant for OLED displays, especially on something as large as the Huawei Mate 20 X.
OLED is capable of giving the truest blacks as it shuts off the pixels. For other displays, you get a bit of backlighting which results in a dark purplish colour instead of black. Not only does it give great contrast, shutting off pixels would mean less energy being used for the display. If 50% of the screen is black, it would be like having half of your display powered off and thus, it results in significantly improved battery life.
Adjust the Display

When it comes to battery life, the display is usually the one that sucks the most out of it. The ideal thing to do here is to lower the brightness but not too much until you can’t read or see anything. On this end, I personally use Auto Brightness and dial down the settings a bit more. But wait, there’s more.
As we did mention before about the OLED panels, using anything darker would be better in general. This means that if you want to maximize the battery life on the Huawei Mate 20 X, do consider using darker themes / wallpapers.

You can also enable Smart Resolution via the Display section, which will adjust the resolution accordingly with the apps that you are using. You still get to enjoy its FHD+ resolution while it changes HD+ for some so you can enjoy some minor battery savings while also not affecting compatibility with any apps.
Use Wi-Fi Instead of Mobile Data

We’ve seen it, we’ve heard it, and I’m sure many of us are aware of it. Using mobile data, whether that’s 3G or 4G LTE, will eat up your battery more than on Wi-Fi. There are a variety of explanations for it as well.
One of the more popular explanations is that your wireless device has to constantly switch towers to keep you connected to the network, which is more apparent when you’re moving around. This process is called “handover”, and it’s said to consume quite a bit of energy. It’s also being said that 3G or 4G Radio has to pause whenever you make calls. The change in this radio state also impacts your battery life.
But one I personally feel makes sense is that with Wi-Fi, it’s generally more stable than mobile data. Especially if the network coverage isn’t so good, your device will keep searching around for better coverage which will have a great effect on your battery life. Wi-Fi on the other hand, it’ll just stay connected to whichever you choose to connect it to.
Either way, for the best battery life possible, try to stick to Wi-Fi more than mobile data but don’t worry about it so much if your mobile data is working better than the public Wi-Fi. After all, we wouldn’t want our user experience ruined in the journey of maximizing the battery life.
Optimise Battery Usage

In the Huawei Mate 20 X, as well as the Mate 20 series in general, there is an Optimise Battery Usage feature which you can take advantage of. You can access it by either going to the Battery section in the Settings menu or the Phone Manager app.
With just a single button, it will automatically optimise the battery, and will have suggestion on what other actions you can take to further improve the battery life. You don’t have to do everything that’s being suggested here, especially when you know that you need it.
The idea here is to not only make it the best situation for your battery life, but also to not have it affect how you use the device. For example, one of the suggestions I got was to change the screen timeout to 15 seconds instead of 1 minute, but I don’t bother because that’s how I want to use it.

And that is all for the tips and tricks to maximize the Huawei Mate 20 X battery life. You should be able to get 2 to 3 days easily, but keep in mind that your battery life will take a hit if you use the camera a lot, play games for a long time, or enable High Performance mode.
Personally, I wouldn’t worry too much about it. Optimise it but not to the point where it gets troublesome for you to use. After all, it does have a rather large 5,000 mAh battery capacity. Be sure to stay tuned for the full, in-depth review of the Huawei Mate 20 X that’s coming soon right here on Pokde.net.
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You Can Get Xiaomi Mi 9 At The Special Price Of RM1,289 Right Now

If you’ve been following us for some time now, we usually put on a hashtag #BaikBeli which is followed by the product name that presents good value and one of them was the Xiaomi Mi 9. Well great news if you’ve been eyeing the flagship smartphone from 2019 as it is now available at a lower price tag.
Both their stores on Shopee and Lazada is offering a discounted price for the device, where the former offers the Mi 9 (6GB+64GB) at just the price of RM1,289, cheaper than its original RM1,699 price tag.
In addition to that, buyers will also get their hands on a free screen protector included with the phone. The Xiaomi Mi 9 packs last year’s flagship chipset, Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 where it also comes with triple camera setup that includes; 48MP main camera, 12MP telephoto lens, and a 16MP ultra-wide angle shooter.

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On the front, it sports a 20MP for your selfies. Under the hood, there’s a 3300mAh battery that you can charge with its 27W Charge Turbo charger. There’s also support for up to 20W wireless charging, should you need it.
Interested in purchasing the device? You can find it on Shopee here.
The Xiaomi Mi 9 is one of Shy Guy’s daily drivers. If you wish to learn more on why it’s his favorite devices, learn more in his review right here.
Pokdepinion: That’s a pretty decent deal if you ask me. Some may think that 64GB isn’t enough space, but for me, it’s more than adequate.
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HyperX Renews Official Peripheral Sponsorship with Paper Rex Esports Team

HyperX has announced the renewal of their Official Peripheral Sponsorship with Paper Rex (PRX), a highly accomplished VALORANT Esports team based in Singapore. This extended partnership will provide PRX players and content creators with state-of-the-art HyperX headsets and microphones, elevating their gaming and streaming experiences.
Last year, PRX secured 1st place in Stage 1 and Stage 2 Challengers and becoming the first team from the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region to reach the VCT Masters grand finals. Their outstanding performance earned them one of the ten available spots in the highly coveted VCT International Leagues in 2023 for the Pacific region. In addition to their tournament achievements, the team  amassed over 1.7 million views from the HyperX Mic Check YouTube series with a remarkable 934% increase in Esports fans across their network.

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“We want to thank HyperX for their unwavering support and commitment to Paper Rex. We are thrilled to announce that we have renewed our partnership, and we look forward to continuing our journey together,” expressed Harley “dsn” Örvall, Chief Gaming Officer of Paper Rex. “With HyperX as our trusted partner, our professional players will have access to the top-of-the-line equipment they need to perform at their best. We are excited for another year of collaboration and success, and we thank HyperX for their continued support of our team.”
HyperX is equally enthusiastic about extending their partnership with Paper Rex for the upcoming year. “The partnership builds on the previous year’s success and reflects HyperX and Paper Rex’s shared commitment to empowering gamers and promoting inclusivity in Esports,” said HyperX. Alongside enhancing Paper Rex’s gaming and streaming experience, the two entities will collaborate on engaging with fans and gamers in Southeast Asia through entertaining content and various initiatives.
Pokdepinion: Congrats on the extended partnership to both parties.
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OPPO patents side pop-up camera because why not?

OPPO’s latest patent sees a unique take on the popup camera design. Instead of their funky sharkfin design used in the OPPO Reno series, they have decided to take things sideways. Their latest patent has the selfie camera pop out from the side of the device. Should we now call it… pop-side camera?
Jokes aside, OPPO seems to plan on using this system to add a secondary flash module of sorts for the rear camera. While Xiaomi has proven that it is absolutely possible to throw on a second flash module onto the back of the phone, OPPO is clearly having none of that. Besides, it’s much cooler to have a pop-up flash. Just like a real camera, eh?
I, for one, do not see the side-mounted position of the pop-up camera to be good for selfies. The angle is rather off and would probably only benefit those whose best side is their right side. Good luck if you think the left side of your face looks better. OPPO most probably did their fair share of research about this though because they are, after all, one of the leading manufacturers of selfie smartphones.

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With that said, the design of the camera hump is rather fresh, and I do hope OPPO uses the design shown here in a production model.
Pokdepinion: I still love the Mi MIX’s selfie camera in the bottom corner. My better half disagrees though.
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3 More Free Games for PS Plus Asia March! Final Fantasy XV is Available for Free With a Certain Purchase

The lineup of free games for PS Plus Asia March 2017 isn’t good enough? Here’s 3 more, as well as a good deal for Final Fantasy XV!
We’ve reported earlier this month on the free games lineup for PS Plus Asia March 2017. If you’re not sure what I’m talking about, click here to get up to speed on things.
Aside from the lineup we got before, Sony Interactive Entertainment is adding 3 more free games to that lineup for PS Plus Asia March 2017. In another stunning twist, even Final Fantasy XV is available for free…under a certain condition of course.

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3 Additional Free Games PS Plus Asia March 2017

The first additional game we have is Invisible Inc. from Kiei Entertainment. Take control of Invisible’s agents in the field and infiltrate the world’s most dangerous corporations. Stealth, precision, and teamwork are essential in high-stakes, high-profit missions, where every move may cost an agent their life. It has a Diablo-esque point of view, which is something players might enjoy.
The 2nd game is Stories: The Path of Destinies by Spearhead Games. In Stories, each choice you make takes Reynardo into a unique narrative. From tongue-in-cheek takes on heroic adventures to dark, Lovecraftian scenes, Stories’ repertoire is as diverse as it is action-packed. But Reynardo’s fateful decisions won’t always be easy: Sometimes retrieving a weapon lost at the beginning of time means sacrificing the life of an old friend.
Finally, we have Disgaea 5, the infamous tactical RPG. The evil demon emperor Void Dark devastates numerous Netherworlds after coming to power, with the help of an army of over one million soldiers known as The Lost. Following this, the Overlords of the Netherworlds under Void Dark’s rule attempt to rise up and take revenge. Players assume the role of Killia, a young demon who’s out for revenge.
Invisible Inc. and Stories: The Path of Destinies are available right now for free for PS Plus members until 29th March 2017. Disgaea 5 on the other hand is only available for free starting 27th March until 9th April 2017. Either way, if you’re a PS Plus member, head on over to claim these free games. Never thought PS Plus Asia March 2017’s lineup would actually improve all of a sudden.
Of course, that’s not all…

Final Fantasy XV is Available for Free!

That’s right ladies and gentlemen. Final Fantasy XV is available for free…under a specific condition of course. You have to purchase the 12-month PS Plus subscription in order to be eligible. That’s not exactly a bad deal as it means that you are guaranteed to have a lineup of free games to look forward to every month.
The 12-month PS Plus membership costs RM209, and you’ll get Final Fantasy XV for free. The game (English/Japanese version) will be sent to eligible PSN members via a system message by the following arrangement:

Customer who purchased this bundle during 2-8 March,2017 will receive the code by 15 March, 2017.
Customer who purchased this bundle during 9-15 March,2017 will receive the code by 22 March, 2017.
Customer who purchased this bundle during 16-22 March,2017 will receive the code by 29 March, 2017.
Customer who purchased this bundle during 23-31 March,2017 will receive the code by 7 April, 2017.

That code will be redeemable until 30th April 2017. If you don’t have a copy of Final Fantasy XV yet, now’s your chance! If you’re having trouble finding the promo for this particular offer, click here.

Pokdepinion: PS Plus Asia March 2017 is shaping up to be a really solid lineup of free games and deals, especially with the double discount campaign going on. I didn’t expect Sony Interactive Entertainment to step up their game this month, though I suppose the Nintendo Switch’s launch might have something to do with it.

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Xiaomi Mi Note 10’s Specifications Leaked — Penta Lens With 108MP Shooter

We’ve previously reviewed the Redmi Note 8 Pro, where it packed a 64MP main camera that was impressive. Now it seems that Xiaomi is taking it up a notch by introducing the Xiaomi Mi Note 10 series, where it comes with a penta camera setup which sports a huge 108MP primary sensor.

According to reports, there will be two variants of the Mi Note 10, a standard version and a Pro variant. It seems that the specifications for both models has been leaked by a Twitter user, Mehek Goaswami.
In the tweet, he states that the Mi Note 10 will sport a 6.4″ AMOLED display with Full HD+ resolution. As for the processor, it touts a Snapdragon 730G. Memory wise, it packs 6GB RAM that’s mated with 128GB of UFS 2.1 internal storage.

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Aside from the 108MP primary lens, it is said to be offering a 12MP and 16MP sensors, completing the penta setup at the back and it will come with a 2x optical zoom. For selfies, it has a 32MP shooter at the front. Under the hood is a 4000mAh battery and it offers a 30W fast charging.
You’d expect the Mi Note 10 Pro to come with better hardware, thanks to the name. So what’s the difference you ask? Well for one, it uses a flagship Snapdragon 855+ SoC. Its screen is also bigger, being at 6.7″ and it comes with a 90Hz refresh rate support. The memory configuration is the same though.
Other than that, it differs by offering a 5x zoom instead of the 2x on the standard variant and it comes with 40W fast charging support.
Pokdepinion: Xiaomi is one of those brands in the market that make bang for buck devices… We’ve seen what a 64MP camera smartphone can do but now 108MP? We’ll have to wait to find out. Now the question is, will it actually arrive here in Malaysia?
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Assassin’s Creed Valhalla Gets Premiered And It Looks Awesome

Just moments ago, Ubisoft unveiled the new title to their Assassin’s Creed franchise with Assassin’s Creed Valhalla.
Assassin’s Creed Valhalla

It was rumored for more than a year already, when an Easter egg was found in Tom Clancy’s The Division 2, a game under Ubisoft as well. There was a poster showcasing the word Valhalla and a character holding what seems to be the Apple of Eden.
Back about the game, Valhalla takes place in The Viking Age, which is roughly between 100 to 400 years before the occurrence of the original Assassin’s Creed.

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Assassin’s Creed Valhalla world premier
As you might expect, you get the opportunity to play as a viking yourself. You are needed to carve a new future for your clan as you fight the English and earn your place in Valhalla.
It will be interesting to see if we will see mythical creatures in the Norse folklore in the game but if that’s the case, then that’s certainly welcomed.
Ubisoft has stated that Assassin’s Creed Valhalla will be releasing in ‘Holiday 2020’ and it is expected to be available for PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, as well as Google Stadia.
Pokdepinion: To be honest, Ubisoft has got me hooked with the trailer. Hopefully it’ll follow the footsteps of the previous two AC titles and be as good, or if not, better than them.
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Cooler Master Launch MasterLiquid ML240L And ML120L RGB – RGB Pump, Fan, Controller, And Splitter Cable Included!

Cooler master has introduce RGB enabled all-in-one liquid cooler, the MasterLiquid ML120L RGB and MasterLiquid ML240L RGB which has full RGB effects on both the fan and pump.
Cooler Master MasterLiquid ML240L And ML120L RGB
MasterLiquid ML240L RGB
Both the ML240L and ML120L RGB comes with dual chamber RGB pump for reliability, giving a balance of low noise levels at optimal performance. They both utilize the MasterFan MF120R RGB, which the ML240L features two of them instead of one on the ML120L RGB. The ML240L RGB features a low resistant 240mm radiator.

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With the MasterLiquid ML120L RGB, you’ll be getting a low resistance 120mm radiator. Both of them are AMD AM4 and Intel LGA2066 ready. Besides that, both has double layer tubing with sleeved on the outside and FEP on the inside for robust usage.
In addition, it comes with a wired RGB controller, as well as an RGB splitter cable, for both of the models. The MasterLiquid ML240 and ML120L RGB are now available for purchase in the country (Malaysia), which is retails at a suggested price of RM339 (ML240L RGB) and RM279(ML120L RGB) respectively.
Pokdepinion: Seems like a good deal if you’ve been searching for a decent liquid cooler. Opt for the ML240L RGB for a better performance. Plus, having RGB is definitely a ‘want’ these days :P
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HUAWEI FreeBuds 3 gives you the freedom to mute the world

Noise pollution is part and parcel of urban living. Noisy environments can really stress us out, aside from damaging our hearing over long periods of exposure. That’s where active noise-cancellation earphones like the HUAWEI FreeBuds 3 comes in, giving you the ability to block out the noise around you and focus on your music.
Comfortable wearing

There are plenty of noise-cancelling earphones out there, but none do it like how HUAWEI did. HUAWEI designed the HUAWEI FreeBuds 3 with a semi-in-ear design, which means that you won’t have to deal with uncomfortable silicon ear tips stuffed into your ear canal just to enjoy some music. As some of you may know, having noise cancellation in regular in-ear earphones can oftentimes cause an uncomfortable pressurized sensation, something which the open-style HUAWEI FreeBuds 3.
Less noise, safer listening

How HUAWEI managed to implement their noise cancellation technology in semi-in-ear earphones is pretty similar to other earphones. It creates a sound wave of the same amplitude but inverted to cancel out the noise in your surroundings. Aside from lowering your stress levels by reducing the noise reaching your ears, it also lets you listen to music at safer levels. Instead of turning up the volume in noisy environments, you can listen to music comfortably with the volume set to just 30~40%.

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You can tune the noise reduction on the HUAWEI FreeBuds 3 to suit your preference and surroundings. Our ears are unique to each of us, both in shape and also hearing response, so HUAWEI has prepared nine different parameters to adjust, so as to allow you to obtain the perfect sound and noise reduction effect.
No more yelling on the phone

With the HUAWEI FreeBuds 3, you not only get to listen to music better, but also conduct your phone calls more clearly. The HUAWEI FreeBuds 3 uses bone conduction technology and multiple microphones to reduce the amount of noise that reaches the other end. The HUAWEI FreeBuds 3 makes sure that whoever you are talking to hears you loud and clear.
Lower latency with Kirin A1
The HUAWEI FreeBuds 3 offers HUAWEI’s latest Kirin A1 chipset for wearables. What this chipset does is allow the HUAWEI FreeBuds 3 to connect independently to the source, lowering the delay. Say goodbye to videos playing out of sync with the audio you hear.

To ensure optimal sound quality, HUAWEI harnesses the AAC codec. HUAWEI claims that this offers the best balance of stability and power consumption.
HUAWEI also promises lower latency with the HUAWEI FreeBuds 3 when used with a HUAWEI smartphone, letting it be used for gaming thanks to the lowered latency with the Kirin A1 chipset. With distinct stereo separation, you should be able to dominate better in games.
Ultimate convenience

Pairing the HUAWEI FreeBuds 3 to a HUAWEI Mate 30 smartphone is a very seamless experience. Just hold the button on the charging case and pair with it on the smartphone. It’s really that simple. And once paired, each time you take the HUAWEI FreeBuds 3 out of the charging case, they will automatically connect to your device. There are a number of gesture controls that work on the stalk of the earpieces themselves:
Double tap to answer calls or hang upDouble tap the right to play/skip songs, double tap the left to toggle ANCTake off HUAWEI FreeBuds 3 to pause the music, put them back into your ears to resume
In use, the HUAWEI FreeBuds 3 is able to deliver up to four hours of music, even with the noise cancellation feature turned on. To recharge them, just put them back into the charging case, which is good for four full charges.

Now when you need to recharge the HUAWEI FreeBuds 3’s charging case, there are two ways to go about it. You can wireless charge it with a HUAWEI Mate 30’s reverse wireless charging, or just connect a USB-C cable. For convenience, it’s probably just easier to charge it via the HUAWEI Mate 30 series’ reverse wireless charging.
HUAWEI Smart Life
The HUAWEI FreeBuds is an intelligent pair of earphones and they come priced at RM679. The combination of the HUAWEI Mate 30 and HUAWEI FreeBuds 3 is a great entry point into the HUAWEI Smart Life ecosystem. But wait, there’s more…
HUAWEI is bundling 3-month free 50GB of cloud storage for all HUAWEI Mate 30 smartphones. All you need to do is to login to your HUAWEI ID and claim your free cloud storage upgrade!

You can find out more about the HUAWEI Smart Life lineup via this link here. Meanwhile, check out the HUAWEI FreeBuds 3 via the link below:
Purchase the HUAWEI FreeBuds 3!
Alternatively, you can also head over to the nearest HUAWEI Store to experience and purchase the HUAWEI FreeBuds 3, which is available starting tomorrow!
This is an exclusive article for HUAWEI Malaysia.
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Steam Game to be Free for 24 Hours; Once Claimed, It’s Yours Forever

Due to poor sales, this particular game on Steam will be available for free for 24 hours. Once you claim it, the game is yours for good.
You like free games? I know we do, and we have another free game for you to take note. This is for the #PCMasterRace on Steam, and it will only be available for a limited time. While we’ve never played the game ourselves, we’ve heard some good things about it so it might be worth a try.

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Mirage: Arcane Warfare to be Free for 24 Hours

In an attempt to jump start Mirage: Arcane Warfare, Torn Banner is making it free on Steam for 24 hours. The deal will start tomorrow, September 6th at 10AM Pacific (September 7th at 1AM for Malaysians or GMT+8 timezone basically). It’s not just a trial: If you grab Mirage on Steam during the 24-hour free window, you get to keep it forever.
Torn Banner Studios said in an update posted today:
More than anything, we’re disappointed for the players who stuck by us and did buy Mirage—but who have struggled to find people to play against. We just want people to play the game we spent years making. Mirage launch sales were poor. That sucked, and we know it.

The game didn’t even hit 1,000 concurrent players according to Steam Charts, which shows a significant lack of people in the game. After the free promotion, the price of Mirage will drop to $10 permanently. It is a disappointment for Torn Banner but to the least, the studio isn’t looking to be in danger of shut down or anything like that. They will continue working on “awesome games” in the future as well.
TL;DR: The free game is Mirage: Arcane Warfare. You can get it for free within a 24-hour period starting September 7th at 1AM for Malaysians or people in GMT+8 timezone. Once claimed, it’s your forever. You can get the game here.

Pokdepinion: Haven’t played the game so I can’t really comment on it. One thing I can say for sure is that if you’re reading this, you’re welcome :P
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Overwatch Season 8 Competitive Play; Skill Ratings and Rewards Tweaked

Season 8 of Overwatch Competitive Play has begun. If you often play Competitive Mode, you should take note of some of these important changes in the new season.
Overwatch Season 8 Competitive Play

Season 8 of Competitive Play in Blizzard’s popular hero shooter Overwatch has commenced bringing new rewards and adjustments to the ranked mode.

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Like each season before it, players who complete their placement matches will receive a special Season 8 spray and player icon. If you find yourself placed in the Top 500 players on your platform and region, you will garner an extra spray and icon at the end of the season.

After receiving some feedback, Blizzard has tweaked how Skill Rating is calculated. Firstly, the maximum Skill Rating difference between the highest and lowest skilled teammates is reduced. Bronze and Diamond players will see 1000 SR difference; Master players a 500 SR difference; Grandmaster players a 250 SR difference. This adjustment is intended to place similarly skilled players with and against each other more frequently.
Secondly, personal performance will no longer affect the Skill Rating gained or lost for Diamond-tier and above players. Blizzard “hopes” this will put a focus on winning matches rather than how well you do in a match.
In other Overwatch news, Blizzard announced at this year’s Blizzcon that select Overwatch heroes will receive themed skins based on the developer’s popular properties.
You can compete in Season 8 of Overwatch Competitive Play, assuming you have already reached level 25 right now on PC, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One. Try your best to keep the rage / saltiness in check, because you definitely don’t want to find yourself bombarded by player reports that might result in a season ban. Blizzard is taking reports more seriously now.
Source: Blizzard

Pokdepinion: Well, one of the major complaints was being stuck in matches that weren’t well-balanced in terms of skills. Hopefully, this helps out in the matter. I’m okay with the emphasis on winning rather than solo performance since Overwatch is a team-based game after all.
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Sony teases “Made for Bond” smartphone

While we have just received official details about the Sony Xperia Z3+ being available for preorder in Malaysia for RM2599, it seems Sony is already starting to tease us about another card up its sleeve.

While no official details are provided besides the “Made for Bond” tagline and Xperia _5 as in the image above, it will most probably be a flagship phone as befits the world’s most charming spy, thus we will take the liberty to assume it will be the Xperia Z5. Rumors point to a Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 under the hood along with a long overdue upgrade to the camera, in the form of a new Sony IMX230 sensor. We also expect to see a new take on their OmniBalance design language if it is a new member of the Z series.

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As the new Bond movie Spectre is set to be released in the US on November 6, those looking for a new waterproof smartphone may want to hold on to their wallets for a while longer.

SOURCE: GSMArena

Pokdepinion: I thought Sony decided not to follow the 6-month product cycle anymore? It better be an ace up Sony’s sleeve or it will be seeing even great losses this year. I have always like Sony’s design language, but the cameras in them has never impressed me, with the rumored upgrade for the camera, it should be a lot more appealing though. One more thing, any Sony users among our readers? How do you find Sony’s habit of  releasing a successor to their flagship every 6 months, rendering the one in your hands outdated? Leave us a comment!
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Dragon Quest XI Is Now The Best Launched Game In The Series – More Than Double of Dragon Quest IX

Dragon Quest XI Is Now The Best Launched Game In The Series

Some folks asking about Dragon Quest XI… it was the biggest launch month in franchise history with dollar sales more than double the previous best, DQ9.
— Mat Piscatella (@MatPiscatella) October 24, 2018

Recently, market research analyst NPD Group released the sales figure for September 2018 in the United States. On that list, Marvel’s Spider-Man is leading the fray. After the charts were released however, more details were shed on Square Enix’s Dragon Quest XI.
NPD Group’s own Mat Piscatella chimed on Twitter, as he tweeted out some additional details for Dragon Quest XI’s performance following its release in early September. While Dragon Quest XI failed to crack the top-10 overall sales for the month, Piscatella revealed that it was actually the best selling game in the history of the Dragon Quest series within its launch month.

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Previously, that record was held by Dragon Quest XI. According to Piscatella, Dragon Quest XI had more than double the dollar sales of that past total.
We knew that Dragon Quest XI had a lot on the line for the English-speaking audience as future Dragon Quest games to be localized will depend on how well this game will sell. This is certainly a good sign for the series to continue getting localize so us people will get to enjoy more future releases.
If you have been thinking of getting Dragon Quest XI but have not done so yet, it’s certainly one of the best JRPGs that I’ve played thus far. Still not convinced? Well, check out our review of the game by clicking right here.
Pokdepinion: I’m personally not surprised at how well the game is doing given how much I enjoyed it as well as how much content is being packed in the game itself.
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AZTECH FG7008GR(AC) Review

AZTECH FG7008GR(AC) REVIEW

Dual Band Wireless-AC 2400Mbps MU-MIMO Gigabit Router
Now with the latest Multi-User MIMO Beamforming Technology for the 802.11ac wireless standard, allow your customers to experience the FG7008GR(AC), a compelling gateway capable of providing extremely fast and remarkable wireless speeds for your customers’ wireless needs.
Key Features:

Beamforming Technology
Concurrent Dual Band Wireless Connectivity: Wireless-AC data transfer rate up to 600Mbps (2.4GHz) and 1800Mbps (5GHz) frequency band
2 x USB 3.0 Ports to enjoy a faster method of sharing a connected storage’s files throughout the network
Multi-User MIMO
Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS)
Easy Setup and Installation

Product Specifications :- http://www.aztech.com/index.php/component/jshopping/product/view/34/94#product_specifications
UNBOXING

Simple packaging with lots of info about the router

Around the back you will see even more information in graphic form about the router

The design of this router is pretty simple with no antennae visible, and is fully black in color, except the lights which are green in color :-) .

On the rear end of the router you can see there are , 4 Gigabit Ethernet , 2 USB3.0 , 1 WAN port, and not a single port more.

On the front of the router all the LED indicators are well-lit , not too bright and not too dim , and you can turn off all the LEDs with just one push of button at the lower front of the router.
FEATURES

AZTECH FG7008GR(AC) is equipped with Beamforming Technology , the signal will be focused to any connected which results in a stronger signal .

It claims to be the best for gaming and video streaming , we will see later on whether this is true or not :-) .
Multi-user MIMO technology has become a mainstream feature in all networking product in the market today .
Even with no external antenna design, the AZTECH FG7008GR(AC) can offer a wide Wi-Fi coverage .
USER INTERFACE

The UI is separated into two different sections: BASIC and ADVANCE , The UI is not very friendly but if you are familiar with OpenWRT or DDRWT interface you will have no problem using the AZTECH FG7008GR(AC)’s interface.
TESTING METHODOLOGY

PC 1’s distance to AZTECH FG7008GR(AC) is 15 meters
2.4Ghz WiFi settings

5Ghz WiFi settings

5Ghz Speed Test

Maximum transfer speed I can get is 46MBps and this is quite a good result because the maximum speed that my laptop can write is around 50MBps , but as you can see the result above the stability is not very good as you can see at certain points the speed dropped . Well this may be because some interference with the signal , I have tried my best to keep the signal and transfer speed stable but the result is still the same and it will drop at certain points in the transfer .
2.4Ghz Speed Test

A bit disappointing on 2.4Ghz WiFi because the router does not support *40Mhz Bandwidth only* so i have to use 20/40Mhz bandwidth setting  and my adapter picked up the 20Mhz bandwidth instead of 40Mhz , which i have no idea how to force my adapter connect to 40Mhz bandwidth .
STORAGE AND TORRENT CLIENT (TRANSMISSION)

One of the best feature on router is built-in p2p client, or better known as torrent client. Transmission well transmission can be used with any kind of router that supports external storage but with the AZTECH FG7008GR(AC) you don’t need to install anything and just enable it via the UI ADVANCE MODE > ADVANCE > TORRENT SETUP . * the configure upload/download settings are capped at 10000KBps but this can be changed inside the transmission setting * .

Once you have enable the Torrent Setup go back to BASIC MODE and you will see Torrent icon on the top menu simply click it and you will have your own Transmission Torrent Client , to change the download/download speed simple click on the wrench icon go to speed tab .

Okay so now one of my torrent have completed downloading and the biggest question is How Do I Access Those Files ? well I have already read the manual cover to cover and searched in the UI and found nothing at all regarding how to access the downloaded files , so I Googled it , and i found out the only way to access the USB storage on AZTECH router is you have *RUN it by entering ” //192.168.0.254 ”

Streaming 1080p video was no biggy , the playback is smooth and stutter-free :-) .
CONCLUSION

AZTECH FG7008GR(AC) packs a swell punch , and the most interesting part is it only costs around RM700++  . There is so much you can do with the stock firmware , it’s like using OpenWRT/DDRWT firmware , you can configure literally everything in the ADVANCE MODE .
The UI is not very user-friendly , and I can’t recommend this router to beginners . You need have some basic knowledge in networking to use this .

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As the year slowly comes to a close, it’s normal for us to wonder what new smartphones are coming our way next year. One of the most highly anticipated devices is the Samsung Galaxy S21 / S30. Now, new leaks on the Korean giant’s upcoming flagship device have surfaced, and it appears to have a redesigned camera layout.
Samsung Galaxy S21 / S30 Leak Shows Stunning Redesigned Camera Layout

According to SamMobile, the thickness of the camera bump on the Samsung Galaxy S21 / S30 is expected to be 9mm. This suggests that the Ultra variant, as it has a 108MP camera and periscope zoom lens, will have a noticeably thicker camera bump, likely akin to the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra. The camera itself, which is a triple-camera setup, extends from the metal frame of the smartphone onto the back of the device.

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Apart from that, the standard variant of the Samsung Galaxy S21 / S30 will have a flat display as opposed to a curved display. The back is said to be slightly curved, making it easier to hold. There is no mention of the exact material of the body, so we’re not sure if it will be metal, plastic, glass, or glasstic. It will be using a 6.2-inch display that is expected to be similar to the Galaxy S20. As for dimensions, it’s also 2.1mm wider as it measures in at 151.7 x 71.2 x 7.9 mm.

All three variants of the Samsung Galaxy S21 / S30, which consists of the standard, Plus, and Ultra variants, are expected to follow the same design language, with the latter two expected to have curved displays. As we get closer to its potential release, we expect to see and hear more about the device. For now, it’s rumoured that it’s expected to launch earlier than expected, in January 2021.
We will be reporting more on this as soon as information becomes available so stay tuned.
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Pokdepinion: I am digging that new camera design. It looks a lot better and I hope the Ultra variant will look just as good.
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The Witcher: Enhanced Edition is Free for PC Gamers – Here’s How to Claim It

PC gamers can get The Witcher: Enhanced Edition for free. However, you do need to do a few things first but we’ve simplified the process for you right here.
The Witcher: Enhanced Edition is Free for PC Gamers

One of the most critically acclaimed games available right now is The Witcher 3, having either a perfect or almost perfect score on Steam and many other reviews. Jumping straight into the game without playing the previous ones will surely leave gamers confused as to who this Geralt of Rivia truly is. Well, now you have the chance to play the first entry in the series for free.
But of course, it’s not that simple. However, it’s still worth it since you don’t have to pay anything. The folks over at GOG is giving out free copies of The Witcher: Enhanced Edition for PC gamers but you have to do a few things before you can claim the game. This is what you have to do to be eligible:

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How to Claim The Witcher: Enhanced Edition

Click right here to head to the GOG website.
Install Gwent: The Witcher Card Game (It’s free so no worries there)
Then click right here to access your free copy of The Witcher: Enhanced Edition

However, keep in mind that you will need to register with GOG and subscribe to their newsletter. However, you can also unsubscribe anytime so don’t worry about having your e-mail storage filled up for no reason. You will also get a free Gwent Card Keg, which will come in handy if you plan to continue playing Gwent.
If you’ve taken the necessary steps, you will then be able to install The Witcher: Enhanced Edition on your PC and learn about Geralt of Rivia’s past in hunting monsters, among other things.
Simple, isn’t it?
Pokdepinion: If you haven’t played the original game, you definitely should take a moment to enjoy it. It’s a pretty good game if you’re into the RPG genre.
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Nokia 2.2 Now Available In Malaysia At RM399

You can now get your hands on the Nokia 2.2, which is released today at all Nokia authorized dealers nationwide at a recommended retail price of RM399.

As you can see from the video, the Nokia 2.2 comes with a dedicated Google Assistant button. It is also the first in the company’s 2 series to be a part of the Android One program, ensuring the latest and full Android experience. Coming with Android 9 Pie straight out of the box, the Nokia 2.2 will receive two years of OS upgrades as well as three years of monthly security updates, ensuring access to all the latest innovations from Android. With that, you can rest assured that the phone will be getting Android Q update soon.

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Despite its price point, it comes with AI-powered features for your photos that includes Colour Pop, Colourise, and Beautify for your selfies. Face unlock is available and it offers a 5.71-inch HD+ display. In terms of of specifications, it packs a MediaTek A22 chipset and offers 2GB RAM that’s paired with 16GB of internal storage. In terms of camera, it comes with a 13MP shooter at the back that’s accompanied by an LED flash and on the front is a 5MP camera for your selfies.
As for the battery, it comes with a 3000mAh battery under the hood. The Nokia 2.2 is available in two color variants; Steel and Tungsten Black.
Pokdepinion: This won’t attract the most of us…but if you’re looking for the pure Android experience while also spending less, this could be an option for you.
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Samsung Galaxy M20 is coming to Malaysia — Samsung’s notchy battery beast?

If you are in the market for a value smartphone from Samsung, perhaps the Samsung Galaxy M20 will be right up your alley. The Samsung Galaxy M20 has just been spotted on SIRIM, so it should be arriving pretty soon here in Malaysia. Based on the Indian pricing, the Samsung Galaxy M20 will try to penetrate the extremely competitive mid-range segment.

Design-wise, the Galaxy M20 will stand out as the first Samsung device to feature a notch here in Malaysia. It will tout a 6.3″ Infinity-V display, which is equivalent to what other manufacturers call a waterdrop display. A small notch, but one which we will not let slip by after all the teasing they have done about the notch.

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From the SIRIM listing itself we already spotted the first disappointing specification of the Galaxy M20. It comes without support for AC WiFi. The rest of specifications are also quite uninteresting, as you will see.
Key Samsung Galaxy M20 Specifications

Exynos 7904 (2 x Cortex-A73 @ 1.8 GHz + 6 x Cortex-A53 @ 1.6 GHz), 14nm FinFET
Up to 4GB RAM
Up to 64GB storage
6.3″ FHD+ Infinity-V PLS TFT display
13MP f/1.9 + 5MP f/2.2 wide angle
8MP f/2.0 selfie camera
Samsung Experience 9.5 based on Android 8.1 Oreo
5000 mAh battery (15W Fast Charging)
3GB + 32GB: Rs. 10 990 (~RM628) / 4GB + 64GB: Rs 12 990 (~RM742)

The chipset appears pretty weak even when compared against the Snapdragon 660, at least on paper. The only main attraction is probably its price and huge battery. If Samsung Malaysia manages to price it well, it may attract users who desire a large battery without shelling out too much money.

However the main question that comes to mind is how does the Samsung Galaxy M series fit into the whole Samsung Galaxy lineup? As it stands, the Galaxy M20 appears to be more affordable than the Galaxy J series, while actually having a selling point unlike the latter.
How much do you think will be the Samsung Galaxy M20’s Malaysian price? Would you consider it as your next device?
Pokdepinion: Well Samsung traditionally falters in their mid-range offerings, so here’s hoping they will actually do this one right!
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Nintendo Switch Isn’t Expected to See Price Increase

Microsoft isn’t the only one not following in the footsteps of the PS5 as the Nintendo Switch will also not be experiencing a price increase. This will apply to every region the hybrid game console is currently present in.
Nintendo has shared an official statement which mentions about their approach on the current price of the Nintendo Switch given inflation rates and higher production costs:

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While we cannot comment on pricing strategies, we currently do not have any plans to change the price of our hardware due to inflation or increased procurement costs in each country. We will determine our future pricing strategies through careful and continued deliberations.
While the final price to consumers is always determined by retailers, as Mr Furukawa stated, Nintendo has no plans to increase the trade price of its hardware.
Nintendo spokesman

With this, it basically leaves Sony as the only one increasing their hardware offering with the PlayStation 5 seeing a price increase of roughly up to 10% in most regions. This easily puts it as the priciest next gen console available at the moment, with the Xbox Series S being the cheapest.
While this would be a great opportunity for the Nintendo Switch to capitalize on with regards to hardware sales, some have speculated about potentially seeing new hardware from them being launched. However, there is nothing concrete on that end unfortunately so we will have to wait and see.
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Pokdepinion: Given how strong the sales of the console already is, this would only help to solidify their stance further until a true successor arrives. For countries like Malaysia where we rely on specific resellers, we could still see a slight variation in pricing.
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Noctua CPU Coolers Now Comes With AM4 Mounting For Free

Noctua has recently announced that all of their current multi-socket desktop CPU coolers that includes the NH-D15, NH-U14S, and NH-U12S, now include installation hardware for the AM4 socket of AMD’s Ryzen processors.
Despite the fact that the company released their SE-AM4 models in early 2017 and has provided free upgrade kits ever since the launch of the AM4 platform, the updates of the existing multi-socket models will now allow users to install them on all current mainstream sockets without the need to order extra mounting kits.
The following CPU cooler models have been update and now also include SecuFirm2 mounting hardware for AM4:

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NH-C14S
NH-D15
NH-D15S
NH-D9L
NH-L9x65
NH-U12S
NH-U14S
NH-U9S

The prices for all models remains unchanged, as we’ve mentioned above that they come together with the package for free.
In the case that you made a purchase of old stocks without AM4 mountings, you can still order free upgrade kits through Noctua’s website.
You can check out the link right here to see if your Noctua CPU cooler already includes AM4 mounting parts.
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Raya Bersama Shopee Back Again With Deals To Enjoy

The folks at Shopee Malaysia has today announced that Raya Bersama Shopee is back again where you can enjoy a host of deals starting until the 26th of May 2020.
Raya Bersama Shopee 2020

So what’s on offer? Well they are offering RM10 daily essential deals on the 23rd and 24th of April 2020. They will also offer free shipping with a minimum spend of RM19.
They will also have discounts up to 80% off as well as RM1 deals during the promo period.

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They’ve also introduced Salam by Shopee, making it easier for those who want to browse and shopping halal products,, prayer items, wudhu-friendly cosmetics, Muslim fashions as well as Derma, which allows you to make donations.
Aside from that, they’ve also prepared Shopee Live where they will showcase shows, cooking series, daily workout sessions, Muslim-related content such as Quran-reading classes and more.

Interested in games? They’ve also have the Shopee Games to keep you entertained during the promo period.
If you didn’t know, you can already get fresh produce from Shopee. You can read more about it in our previous article here.
Not to forget, during the live stream event, Shopee has revealed that they are working with both the MMA and MMAF to raise funds in providing support towards healthcare and welfare needs of our medical frontline workers who are fighting the Covid-19 pandemic.
Pokdepinion: Got anything that you’re eyeing for? You might want to get it during this Raya Bersama Shopee period.
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Facebook Finally Adds Post Attribution Settings To Mobile App

If you have a group or a page that you handle on Facebook, sometimes you need to swap in between profiles to respond to some of the post. While that option was already available on desktop, it was still lacking on mobile devices. Well it seems that has become a thing of the past.
Swapping Facebook accounts on mobile
Choosing how to interact on Facebook (on mobile)
As you can see, you can now choose your personal profile or the account that you handle to interact with posts or comments. While this may not seem like much, it is definitely something that’s welcomed by those have group pages, such as our own Pokde.net Community.
Aside from that, it seems that Facebook has revealed that ‘Public’ groups that are made to ‘Private’ will no longer be able to change their settings in the near future. So you probably would want to be aware of that if you’re in charge on handling a Facebook group of your own.

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For the latest news plus reviews on tech and gaming content, stay tuned to Pokde.net.
Pokdepinion: Yeah it’s not much, but it’s something that page/group handlers on Facebook will definitely appreciate.
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Leapfroglobal Previews Upcoming Speaker, Monitor, And Peripherals

Leapfroglobal, the brand owners of several names such as Armaggeddon, Alcatroz, and SonicGear to name a few, invited us to their product preview event today and we got a chance to see several interesting products that’s coming.
Armaggeddon Gravstar Speaker

Now speakers are quite common nowadays, but this, this is something else. Coming with a robotic-look that features spider legs, the Gravstar certainly looks unique.

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Looks aside, it also offers quality in terms of build. Coming with a metal exterior and green accent lights, the Gravstar packs a Qualcomm chipset. It includes a 70mm full-range speaker from Harman Kardon
There’s two ways in connecting it, via Bluetooth (Bluetooth 5.0) or its 3.5mm aux port. You can fast charge the speaker with its USB Type-C port.
They have said that the speaker can last up to 30 hours on a single charge, but as usual, these claims depends on usage.
It’s actually available for purchase right now, where it is priced at RM999.
Armaggeddon Pixxel+ Extreme Series Monitor

Aside from the speaker, we got a chance to take a look at their Pixxel+ Extreme series gaming monitors. There’s three sizes available for the series, 24″, 27″ and a big 39″ model. Let’s focus on the biggest out of them alright?

This here is the Armaggeddon XC39HD gaming monitor. Coming in with a large curved display, it features 165Hz refresh rate as well as 2ms response time. As you’d normally see from today’s gaming monitors, it also anti-blue ray, reducing the stress of your eyes when you use the monitor. Support for AMD FreeSync is also available. The XC39HD isn’t available officially in Malaysia yet but you can expect a price tag of around RM2,923 (converted price from Singapore).
Armaggeddon Peripherals

Last but not least, we had a look at some of their peripherals, where they’ve gathered several of their PC fans. Our personal favorite is the Neuron Galaxy!

If you’ve missed our social post on Facebook, they are also offering a keyboard + mouse starter kit, which you can buy at just RM59 on Shopee.
Pokdepinion: I was definitely attracted by two things from the event, the Gravstar and the Neuron Galaxy fan. They’re so pretty!
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