Telltale’s The Walking Dead Collection Announced; Final Season Hinted?

The folks over at Telltale Games and Skybound Entertainment has officially announced The Walking Dead Collection, every past Telltale’s TWD in 1 game!
Telltale’s The Walking Dead Collection Announced

Telltale Games and Skybound Entertainment have officially announcedThe Walking Dead Collection. It combines all of the previously released episodes of Telltale’s The Walking Dead series into a single package. The Walking Dead Collection will release on December 5th for the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One for USD $49.99. Local pricing has yet to be announced.
In total, all 19 episodes from The Walking Dead: Season One, 400 Days, The Walking Dead: Season Two, The Walking Dead: Michonne, and The Walking Dead: A New Frontier will be included on one disc. The Walking Dead Collection will be available both physically and digitally, and every included title with the exception of A New Frontier will have visual enhancements to help make the games look better than they did when they first released.

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Melissa Hutchison, Clementine’s voice actress, had this to say about Telltale’s The Walking Dead Collection:
Clementine has meant so much to fans since the series premiered in 2012. It’s incredible to see this series collection arriving all in one place for players to relive the journey or catch up on her tragic tale of survival before we head into the final chapters of her storyline next year.

Telltale also revealed that Gary Whitta, who is most recently known for co-writing Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, will be a Story Consultant for the upcoming 4th and final season of The Walking Dead. He helped write the award-winning first season, so Telltale is glad to have him back on board. Gary Whitta had the following to say about coming back to help Telltale Games write the final season of The Walking Dead:
Collaborating with Telltale on the first season of Clementine’s journey through the world of The Walking Dead was one of the highlights of my career, so reuniting with them to now bring her story to a close with this final season feels like a homecoming.
Clementine has become not just one of the most compelling characters in the Walking Dead pantheon but one of the great video game characters of all time. I hope we’re able to do justice to her and to her millions of fans. This one feels special.
The Walking Dead Collection will be coming to the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One on December 5th 2017. The final season of The Walking Dead will begin in 2018 for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PC, iOS, and Android.

Pokdepinion: Not exactly excited for The Walking Dead Collection but rather, the final season’s hint being dropped here. Oh my god, I am so excited for it. I really hope Clementine survives, and so does AJ.
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Dell Latitude Laptops With Dell Optimizer Now Available From RM5,381

Dell has recently unveiled their latest addition to the Dell Latitude lineup which comes with Dell Optimizer, an AI-based optimization technology.
Dell Latitude laptops

With the built-in software, it learns how each person works and adapts to their behavior to help them focus on the tasks on hand. It works behind the scene to improve overall application performance, faster login and secure lock outs.
The new 9000-series and redesigned 7000-series from the Latitude faily feature machine and brushed aluminum designs which comes with up to 10th Gen Intel vPro processors as well as Intel Wi-Fi 6 connectivity.

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The Latitude 9510, a 15-inch business laptop, offers up to 34-hours of battery life and an enhanced conferencing experience with built-in speakerphones and microphones. It is also the first Project Athena verified commercial PC with 10th Gen Intel vPro processor.
On the other hand, you’ve got the Latitude 7410 and 7310, 14-inch and 13-inch premium business laptops. Also configured as a 2-in-1, the Latitude 7410 features the industry’s first 4K low blue light screen.
You can check out their pricing below:
ModelStarting PriceDell Latitude 9510RM7,926Dell Latitude 9410 2-in-1RM8,171Dell Latitude 7410RM6,151Dell Latitude 7310RM5,381Dell Latitude 7210 2-in-1RM7,516
All of the listed Dell Latitude models are now available in the country for purchase.
Pokdepinion: Maybe we should take one for a spin to see how they perform..
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Malaysia COVID-19 Immunization Program Will Be Done in 3 Phases

COVID-19 Outbreak map for Malaysia

Many people are growing restless with the COVID-19 pandemic showing no signs of slowing down anytime soon. At least for Malaysia, the light at the end of the tunnel is the national COVID-19 immunization program that’s expected to start later this month and will be done in 3 phases. If you’re confused as to how it will go down, we have you covered right here.
Malaysia COVID-19 Vaccination Program Will Be Done in 3 Phases

As announced by Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin, the Malaysia COVID-19 immunization program will be done in 3 phases. The first phase will begin sometime in end of Feburary 2021 and it will involve roughly 500,000 health and non-health frontliners. The phase will last until late April 2021.

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Subsequently, the second phase will cover 9.4 million people in high-risk groups, including senior citizens, vulnerable individuals with comorbidity, and disabled persons. This phase will begin after the end of the first, which is end of April 2021, and run until the late August 2021.
Lastly, the third phase of the Malaysia COVID-19 vaccination program will see adults, 18 years and older, getting the treatment. It will be happening from May 2021 to February 2022, which means it will coincide with the second phase at one point. This particular phase is mentioned to be very important in order to develop herd immunity to control the pandemic.
The Malaysia COVID-19 immunization program will be spearheaded by the Minister of Science, Technology, and Innovation Khairy Jamaluddin along with a special task force dedicated for it. More than 600 storage centers will be set up in the country in public and private healthcare facilities, stadiums, convention centres, public halls, and universities, and it will also function as vaccination centres.
More details on the program, registration process, and locations of these vaccination centres will be made available at a later date so stay tuned.
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Pokdepinion: Are you gonna sign up for the vaccine? Regardless of your answer, any particular reason why? I’m personally gonna hold off not because I don’t believe in it, but I want those who need it more than I do to get it first.
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Dimensity 9000 and Dimensity 7000 fail to beat their Snapdragon counterparts on MIUI 13 smartphones

MediaTek has built up quite a bit of hype surrounding their next-gen Dimensity 9000 and Dimensity 7000 chipsets. They are making a pretty huge leap forward with both chipsets, aiming for the top with the Dimensity 9000 and a upper mid-range segment with the Dimensity 7000. However it seems that we have to keep our expectations realistic, as leaks are hinting towards rather lackluster performance.
Dimensity 9000 may fail to beat Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, Dimensity 7000 is slower than the Snapdragon 870

Redmi’s d7000 and d9000 are not as fast as the new s870 and s8 gen1 models, although they are all pre-installed with miui13.
— Digital Chat Station (@chat_station) November 30, 2021

While the latter chipset has yet to be announced officially, the leaked performance figures aren’t all that interesting. The Dimensity 7000 was slated to offer Snapdragon 888-class performance to the mid-range, which apparently isn’t going to be the case, with it losing out to even the Snapdragon 870.

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The Snapdragon 870 is based on the Snapdragon 865, which is a two year old chip by now. However it all depends on what price segment MediaTek is targeting with the Dimensity 7000. If it will get featured in affordable devices, I don’t see why it won’t be popular. With the Snapdragon 870 still being used in relatively pricey flagship-class devices, the Dimensity 7000 can easily usurp some market share by being a more cost-effective offering for smartphone OEMs to implement.

What’s more saddening is that the Dimensity 9000 is apparently unable to beat the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. MediaTek definitely aimed for the stars when it came to the Dimensity 9000, with a full-fledged design featuring the latest CPU and GPU cores as well as the cutting-edge TSMC 4nm process node. If their best efforts are unable to beat the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, we might not see them in as many flagships as we would like.

But then again, these alleged performance figures are based on MIUI 13 devices, and it might just be a case of subpar optimization for MediaTek’s latest chips. So as usual, take this rumor with a pinch of salt. When the devices finally roll around, we might see performance improve on the Dimensity-powered devices. At least, I hope it will. Anyway, the Dimensity 9000 is slated for a 16th December launch, so stay tuned for more official performance figures!
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Pokdepinion: You know what they say about expectations… The higher the expectations, the greater the disappointment.
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Intel Core i9-13900KS Performance Allegedly Leaked Out

Supposed benchmark leaks of the Intel Core i9-13900KS have apparently leaked out, which gives us an idea of what to expect from the CPU.
Intel Core i9-13900KS Leak

13900KS
12 JAN Y23 pic.twitter.com/AThPEuLQOi
— chi11eddog (@g01d3nm4ng0) December 17, 2022

According to information that surfaced online recently, the Intel Core i9-13900KS CPU is expected to have 24 cores and 42 threads consisting of 8 P-Cores and 16 E-Cores, with two of those P-Cores going as high as 6GHz. It is also expected to have an increased TDP of 150W, compared to the standard 125W of the current 13900K.
Leaked benchmark data courtesy of Twitter user chi11eddog shows the CPU getting a single core score of 2,366 and a multi-core score of 40,998 in Cinebench R23. These scores show about a 5% improvement compared to the 13900K’s scores of 2243 and 39,689 respectively.

It is important to note that the leaked performance results for the Intel Core i9-13900KS CPU are not official and should be taken with a grain of salt. There is a chance the final product would see higher performance. Intel has said that its overclocking team was able to push the processor to run at 8GHz on all cores using liquid nitrogen, but this is not representative of normal usage.
For now, rumours are pointing towards the Intel Core i9-13900KS CPU potentially launching on 12th January 2023, roughly a week after CES 2023.

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Pokdepinion: If the data is accurate, the performance difference is minimal at best so I’m sure it would roughly translate to the same levels across a number of apps and games.
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[TGS 2017] Shadow of the Colossus Remake; Gets Special TGS Trailer

There was word going around in the middle of 2017 that Shadow of the Colossus is getting a remake for the PS4. It made a notable appearance at TGS 2017.

Shadow of the Colossus Remake Gets TGS Trailer

The cult-classic Shadow of the Colossus began its life on the PlayStation 2 and bridged over to the PlayStation 3 later on. Next year, PlayStation 4 owners will get the chance to experience the game anew with the upcoming Shadow of the Colossus PS4 remake, which has shown off some new footage of the title in action.

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During Sony’s conference at Tokyo Game Show 2017, a new trailer was shown for Shadow of the Colossus on PS4, with the footage showing several of the game’s iconic colossi as they rise (and fall) to the player’s actions throughout the epic journey.
The only bad news is that the Shadow of the Colossus remake won’t come with any new content. “It is a remake,” Sony’s Shuhei Yoshida told Famitsu. “The game content is the same as the original version, but all the assets are being remade.”
For those of you who didn’t know, the game is an action-adventure that first appeared on the PlayStation 2. A lot of people instantly fell in the love game as it was visually mindblowing for something of that time. The game won several awards for its audio, design, and overall quality. Shadow of the Colossus is also referenced numerous times in debates regarding the art quality and emotional perspectives of video games, and is still regarded as one of the greatest video games of all time.
Shadow of the Colossus PS4 remake will be coming to the PlayStation 4 in 2018. For a closer look at the upcoming game, you can check out the brand new trailer from TGS 2017 at the top of this post.

Pokdepinion: The legendary game from the PS2-era is coming back and it looks superb. At the same time, can’t help but feel like we are stuck in an era of remakes and remasters. Oh well.
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Xbox Series X Boot Time to Speed Up By 5 Seconds

Can confirm – worked with @harrisonhoffman and @jakerose27 to create a shorter boot up animation (~4s) from the original boot up animation (~9s), helping to reduce the overall startup time.
— Josh Munsee (@joshmunsee) July 23, 2022

As mentioned by an Xbox developer on Twitter, the Xbox Series X console soon be seeing a 5-second speed up when booting up. This is made possible thanks to a new start-up animation that will last 4 seconds long instead.
The Xbox Series X is already capable of booting up very quickly, but the developers are looking to make it even faster. The existing start-up animation lasts no longer than 9 seconds, which means it shaved 5 seconds off, which will let you access the console sooner. This new animation is already available for Xbox Insiders but it’s expected to get a public launch in August 2022, possibly alongside Discord Voice Chat.

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In case you were wondering, this new start-up animation will also be available on the more affordable Xbox Series S, so no current generation Xbox console will be missing out.
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Pokdepinion: They made an already fast gaming console with a speedy custom SSD even faster. I figured it was necessary for the existing animation to be that long to help prepare the machine but I guess I was wrong.
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Xbox Claims To Not Rely On Exclusives For Xbox Series X To Succeed

The next-gen console war is now running with both the Xbox Series X (and S) plus the PlayStation 5 both already announced. It’ll be interesting to see who will triumph between the two but it appears that Xbox has said that they are “not reliant on massive exclusive titles” to enjoy success.
Xbox Series X not relying on exclusives to succeed

While the PlayStation 5 will be focusing on releasing exclusives to their platform, it seems that Xbox prefers to let their game library to do the talking.

When asked, they’ve said that it would’ve been “tremendous” if they had Halo Infinite at launch but they’ve said that “we are not reliant on massive exclusive titles to drive console adoption. Our players will have thousands of games from four generations of Xbox available to play on launch day”.

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In case you’ve missed the news, the Xbox Series S was launched at $299 while the more affordable digital version of the PS5 is priced at $399.
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Pokdepinion: Though they do have a point of having a bigger game library, I don’t think I’d be thinking of playing older games that much.. I mean if you’re going for consoles, you’ve got to admit, exclusives is one of the big attraction for gamers.
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NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti is now official — priced at $279 and up to 50% faster than the GTX 1060!

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti is finally official, after numerous leaks and rumors. It’s really an NVIDIA Turing GPU under the hood, with the RT and Tensor cores lopped off. So what does this new Turing GPU bring to the board now that it does not have support for RTX and DLSS?

For gamers who are using cards older or slower than the GeForce GTX 960, the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti will be a massive upgrade. NVIDIA estimates around 2/3rd of all gamers are using a GeForce GTX 960-class or slower card, so go figure. The GeForce GTX 1660 Ti is up to 3x faster than the GeForce GTX 960. A more recent equivalent of the GeForce GTX 960 would be the GeForce GTX 1050.

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The GeForce GTX 1660 Ti is priced at $279 (~RM1138), exactly the same as AMD’s Radeon RX 590, but offers newer features thanks to its Turing architecture. NVIDIA claims up to 50% higher performance than the GeForce GTX 1060 6GB, while the Radeon RX 590 barely edges out the older Pascal card. Coupled with NVIDIA’s newfound support for AMD FreeSync displays, the Radeon RX 590 is between a hard place and a rock now.
Here are the specifications for the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti:
Key GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Specifications

TU116 @ up to 1770 MHz, 12nm FinFET
1536 CUDA cores
6GB GDDR6 @ 12 Gbps, 192-bit memory interface
120W TDP
One 8-pin power connector
$279 (~RM1138)

The only downside is that NVIDIA won’t be making Founders Edition cards for the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti, so we will probably never see the $279 pricing, especially not here in Malaysia.
Will you be upgrading to the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti, or is it too meh for you?
Pokdepinion: Definitely a great option for gamers who aren’t going to make use of RTX and DLSS!
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AMD R9 380X leaked — threatens NVIDIA GTX960 and GTX970

AMD’s current line-up has a large gap between the R9 380 and R9 390 if we compare from the price point, but the gap will be filled with the upcoming AMD R9 380X that is said to feature the full Tonga chip. The R9 285 is the first card from AMD that used the Tonga chip but it has only 1792 stream processors enabled, while the new R9 380X is said to sport 2048 stream processors which made me wonder how true are the old rumors suggesting that the full Tonga chip actually packs roughly 2240 stream processors, but let’s wait until the real card hit the market.

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The Tonga GPU apparently  is based on AMD’s Graphics Core Next 1.2 architecture so it comes with all the features seen in the Radeon R9 285/R9 380 graphics card. The R9 380X said to target the USD 250 price point which will place it somewhere between the NVIDIA GTX 960 and NVIDIA GTX 970. If this rumor is true, then the AMD R9 380X might take the crown in that price range, especially in terms of price to performance ratio.

The picture you see above is the XFX Radeon R9 380X that will feature a new Double Dissipation cooler with four 8mm copper heatpipes and two easily removable 100mm fans. Specifications of the card are scarce, but the R9 380X might be a graphics card with a Tonga XT GPU, packing 32 Compute Units, for a total of 2048 Stream Processors, 128 TMUs, 32 ROPs and either 3GB or 6GB of GDDR5 memory fed through a 384-bit memory interface.

As AMD has quietly released the AMD R7 370X only for the China market right now, I hope the R9 380X will be available worldwide soon with a decent price tag.

Pokdepinion : The AMD R9 285 has proved to be THE small form factor card version for ITX system, so an ITX card based on the R9 380X would be very interesting, as it is not only capable of closing the gap between the R9 380 and R9 390 but also would be the second fastest ITX from AMD.
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TEAMGROUP T-Force Xtreem ARGB DDR4-3600 CL14 Memory Review — beautiful form and function

If you are a fan of RGB, you would definitely want to kit out your PC with some RGB RAM too. And what better RAM than the TEAMGROUP T-Force Xtreem ARGB kit which has a heatsink design that’s more RGB than heatsink for the most bling you can cram on a stick of a RAM without losing basic functionality.
Unboxing

The packaging makes it very clear that what you are getting is going to be an absolutely stunning looking RAM. But trust us, it doesn’t prepare you for how awesome the T-Force Xtreem ARGB DDR4 RAM will look at all. Details about the product is sparse with the exception of that sticker in the corner which lets us know that we received the 16GB 3600 MHz kit.

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Over on the back there’s even less information about the performance of the RAM, aside from some of the highlights of the T-Force Xtreem ARGB DDR4 RAM, which includes full mirror light penetration.

The wrapper slides off to reveal a black box that opens up to the RAM sticks. Along with the RAM, you get a warranty guide, a sticker and also a microfiber cloth to keep it clean. Trust us, you will need the microfiber cloth.
Appearance

The T-Force Xtreem ARGB DDR4 RAM is probably the most glorious kit of RAM I have ever seen. With the LEDs off, it has a deep blue sheen to the plastic parts which are designed to diffuse light evenly across the entire surface of the RAM. Meanwhile the center portion sports a classy gold finish which makes the RAM look absolutely exquisite.

Over on the other side we see a pretty basic heatspreader covering the actual memory chips, while the top half is also a part of the light-spreading element. While it looks pretty basic, the aluminium heatspreader is relatively thick to help spread the heat from the RAM chips over a larger area.

The top here we find the T-Force branding. I think this is the view most of us will be seeing when the T-Force Xtreem ARGB DDR4 RAM is actually installed in a system. There’s an angle to it just to keep things a bit more interesting than plain flat plastic. One thing you might notice is that the plastic collects a ton of fingerprints, and one of the sticks actually got scratched rather easily too. If you are building with them, I would recommend being very gentle with them. Use gloves if you have them.

TEAMGROUP definitely delivered on their promise of even lighting across the RAM sticks, with the LEDs glowing nicely across the entire length of the sticks. The color transitions are also very smooth, which is always nice to see. That might also depend on the RGB software you are using though, as TEAMGROUP supports every major motherboard makers’ RGB software for seamless RGB synchronization.

Specifications
T-Force Xtreem ARGB DDR4 RAM

Memory dies
8Gb Samsung B-die

Frequency
3600 MHz

Primary Timings
CL14-15-15-35

Voltage
1.45V

Capacity
8GB x 2

Dimensions
48.7(H) x 133.7(L) x 8.1(W) mm

The T-Force Xtreem ARGB DDR4 RAM can be gotten in several other speeds too, including 3200 MHz CL16, 3200 MHz CL14, 3600 MHz CL18 and also 4000 MHz CL18. Interestingly, only our kit has an XMP profile that runs up to 1.45V, with the rest of them rated for 1.35V.

Test Machine

CPU
AMD Ryzen 5 3600X @ 4.2 GHz

CPU Cooler
Cooler Master MA620M

Motherboard
ROG Crosshair VIII Hero (WiFi)

Storage
120GB Phidisk WrathKeeper SATA SSD960GB Phidisk PhantomKnight SATA SSD

Power Supply
Cooler Master V850 Platinum

GPU
ROG Strix GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER Advanced Edition

Overclocking
As I am relatively new to memory overclocking, especially on the AMD platform, I first obtained the recommended timings from DRAM Calculator for Ryzen v1.7.0 by 1usmus and worked my way from there. Of course with the guesswork taken out of the equation, it was much easier to clock it up. All the configurations tested here are stable up to 400% in HCI MemTest.
3600 MHz CL14-15-15-35
3600 MHz CL14-15-14-28
3800 MHz CL16-17-16-32
4000 MHz CL16-17-16-32
4200 MHz CL16-17-16-32
From the stock settings of DDR4-3600 CL14, I managed to easily clock the T-Force Xtreem ARGB DDR4 RAM all the way up to DDR4-4200 CL16 without even increasing the voltage above 1.45V. As you might expect, the 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen processors deliver the best memory performance when you can run the UCLK (memory controller) in sync with the FCLK (Infinity Fabric). As we managed to clock up the FCLK to 1900 MHz, 3800 MHz memory delivered the best performance, although 1800 MHz FCLK is a much more realistic target.
You might notice that from 3800 MHz up to 4200 MHz, the primary timings didn’t change. In fact, all I changed was the tRFC timing, which I do believe is pretty impressive. Trying to get to run at DDR4-4400 CL20 took a whopping 1.55V to even get it to boot, and a lot looser timings too. And as you can see, performance isn’t even better and AFAIK there isn’t a 3rd Gen Ryzen processor out there that can run its FCLK at 2200 MHz for daily use.
4400 MHz CL20-22-22-42
Conclusion
I had difficulty pushing the RAM beyond 4200 MHz, although I do believe that 4200 MHz CL16 is still a pretty good result, if I can say so myself. As you might expect, overclocking memory can definitely boil down to the luck of the draw with silicon lottery, as well as the overclocker’s skill, and I must say I am far from the most experienced one out there. So your mileage may vary. Significantly.
With all that said, I can’t seem find the specific kit that I tested. Overall I would say the T-Force Xtreem ARGB DDR4 RAM are awesome looking RAM sticks, and is capable of some impressive performance too. While the specific 3600 MHz CL14 bin we tested in this review is currently not available, you can get the T-Force Xtreem ARGB DDR4 3200 MHz CL16 (8GB x 2) kit for just RM589, which is pretty much in line with the current RAM pricing, except that this kit looks way better than most of the kits available out there.

Our thanks to TEAMGROUP for sending us the T-Force Xtreem ARGB DDR4 RAM kit. You can check out it on Lazada via the following link too.
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Man Finds A Way To Create A Fake Traffic Jam

We all hate it when we have to deal with traffic jams right? We would then take out our smartphone to check out the least congested routes. That’s probably how we live our lives on the road right? Well one man interestingly ‘hacked’ Google Maps by tricking the app to thinking that the roads that he went was packed with vehicles.

The man, who goes by the name Simon Weckert, managed to exploit Google Map’s crowdsourced data to create fake traffic jams when there was actually none.
In the feat, he took a total of 99 smartphones, where he put inside his wagon and turned all of their Google Maps on.

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With all of the devices clustered together, Google interprets the data and showed on Maps that it is congested.
If you normally use Maps or even Waze, you would know that by gathering such data, the app would then show you an alternative route to avoid the traffic, which in this case is a fake one.
Pokdepinion: All I have to say is… but why….?
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Last Chance To Guess HUAWEI P30 Price To Win Yourself One!

The HUAWEI P30 series is about to arrive soon in Malaysia and if you might’ve noticed, HUAWEI Malaysia has held a guessing game where you are able to win the newest smartphone from the company by simply guessing the price.
HUAWEI P30 guess the price contest
HUAWEI Malaysia is giving you the chance to win a HUAWEI P30 Pro just by guessing the prices for both the HUAWEI P30 Pro (8GB+256GB) and also the HUAWEI P30.
The contest will last until 11.59pm today and all you need to do is simply follow the simple steps down below:

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Like and be a fan of the HUAWEI Mobile MY Facebook page
Like, share, and tag three friends in the post on the HUAWEI Mobile MY Facebook page (ensure that your account is set to ‘Public’
Place your guesses for the pricings of the HUAWEI P30 Pro (8GB+256GB variant) and HUAWEI P30 in MYR in the comments section of the post.
Keep those comments coming as the last comment with the correct answer, wins.
Stay tuned to the Facebook page for the contest winner announcement. Once the winner announcement has been made, the person will need to share their contact details through private message for details on prize collection.

HUAWEI has even gave tips regarding the pricing. If you look back at their previous HUAWEI P10 and P20 series pricing, the pricing announced at global launch is actually more expensive than their actual price here in Malaysia.
Pokdepinion: So there you go guys. At least they gave a little bit of hint that the pricing will be lower than the price announced at their global launch. :P
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What To Do If You’ve Forgotten Your Google Account Password?

A lot of things on the internet today would require you to use your Google account for authentication purposes. This includes downloading apps or signing in to an account on a particular website. However, we humans have the tendency to forget some things at times.
So what do you do if you’ve forgotten your Google account password or even username?
The first thing you should do is look up your username in your smartphone. You can do so by tapping on Accounts in the Settings menu. It can be listed as “Users & Accounts” or even “Cloud and Accounts” depending on the device.

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You will be shown an overview of all the accounts linked to your device. Tap on Google and you will find your username, your Gmail address.
Now for the password. Fire up your browser. It doesn’t have to be any specific browser so even Edge Browser works fine. Head on over to Google and click on Login in the upper-right corner. You will be prompted to enter your username, which is your Gmail address. Afterwards, click on “Forgot Password“.
Depending on how you’ve setup your account, you will be afforded a variety of options. This includes sending an email with the necessary instruction to another email address that you’ve registered, or even sending a message to your smartphone. Afterwards, just follow the instructions and you’ll be good to go.
You can even authorize login using your smartphone if you have that enabled. This will automatically log you in without the need to key in a password. It’s both a lifesaver and time-saver if you ask me.
Source: Mobilsicher
Pokdepinion: I know of a number of people who tend to forget their passwords so this should simplify the issue at least a little bit.
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Blizzard Officially Announces the Overwatch World Cup 2018 – 4 Countries Already Qualified

After its success last year, Blizzard has officially announced the Overwatch World Cup 2018 for this year. Will we see a huge evolution again this year in the game?
Blizzard Officially Announces the Overwatch World Cup 2018

The folks over at Blizzard has finally announced the Overwatch World Cup 2018. After the success of last year’s debut which saw a major change and evolution in how the game is played, it’s no surprise to see it come back again this year.

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Starting today until the end of Competitive Season 9 (April 28th), Blizzard will be tracking the average skill rating of each country’s top 150 players. Each country’s progress can be tracked on the Overwatch World Cup site, and the top 20 countries at the end of this period will be invited to compete in the Overwatch World Cup 2018, which culminates this November in Southern California,
For this year, there are 4 countries that will be hosting 4 group stages; France, South Korea, Thailand, and the United States of America. These countries are automatically qualified for the tournament, which results in a total of 24 teams. Blizzard mentioned that if a host country makes the top 20 through average SR, the 21st ranked country will take their spot.

Blizzard also mentioned how qualified countries’ National Competition Committees are formed. Each of them will be comprised of 3 people; a GM, a coach, and a community lead. The full National Competition Committees will be revealed on May 31st.
GM

GMs will be selected by Blizzard. Applications will be accepted, but we also will scour each country for qualified individuals, whether players, talent, or community members. (Application links for all three positions will be provided at a later date.)

Coach

Phase 1: Any player with an account in good standing may apply for their national team’s coach position. Candidates will be provided with a custom URL to share, which will allow the top 150 players (by SR) from the candidate’s country of residence to endorse one candidate.
Phase 2: We reveal the top three candidates per country, and hold a second, runoff vote, again among the top 150 players. Each player may vote once.

Community Lead

Phase 1: This will follow the same process as coach selection, but voting is open to the country’s entire player base. Players may vote for multiple community leads.
Phase 2: We reveal each country’s top 10 candidates, and players cast one final vote.

For more details on the National Competition Committees, click here to find out.
Source: Official World Cup Website
Pokdepinion: Looking forward to another year of insane kills and plays in Overwatch. Not to forget the salt either.
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Samsung Confirms Galaxy Unpacked Event in South Korea on July 26

Excitement is building as Samsung officially confirms its upcoming Galaxy Unpacked event in South Korea. Set to take place on July 26, this highly anticipated event promises exciting announcements and product unveilings. With rumours circulating about the potential launch of the Samsung Galaxy Flip5 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5, fans are eagerly awaiting the official confirmation. Let’s delve into the details and see what Samsung has in store for us.
Samsung’s Galaxy Unpacked Event Set for July 26

Once you see it, you must have it. There’s no escaping the Galaxy Z Flip. #SamsungUnpacked #JoinTheFlipSide
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Samsung’s Galaxy Unpacked event will be held in Seoul, South Korea, marking the first time the company has chosen its home country as the venue for the event. The event is scheduled to begin at 11AM UTC / 7PM Malaysia time (GMT+8) on July 26 and will be livestreamed on Samsung’s official website and YouTube channel. This allows fans from around the world to join in and witness the exciting announcements firsthand.

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While Samsung has not revealed the exact number of products that will be unveiled during the Galaxy Unpacked event, the press note shared by the company teases an intriguing message. It states, “A new cultural driver is coming” and invites viewers to “Join the flip side.” The accompanying graphic in the press note strongly suggests the presence of the Samsung Galaxy Flip5 at the event. This confirms earlier rumours surrounding the Flip5’s official launch.

In addition to the Flip5, enthusiasts are also anticipating the arrival of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5. However, Samsung has not yet provided any official teasers or information regarding this highly anticipated foldable device. Fans can expect upcoming teasers and trailers in the coming days, building up the excitement and anticipation for the Galaxy Unpacked event. Stay tuned for our comprehensive coverage of the Galaxy Unpacked event as we witness Samsung’s latest innovations and technological advancements.
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Pokdepinion: With the promise of a new cultural driver and the expected unveiling of the Samsung Galaxy Flip5, this event is set to captivate audiences. While the possibility of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5’s presence remains unconfirmed, fans eagerly await further teasers and trailers from Samsung leading up to the event.
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Lenovo Legion Smartphone Confirmed To Launch In Malaysia

We had the opportunity to talk with the folks at Lenovo Malaysia today in their launch of the latest Legion laptops but they’ve also revealed an interesting fact, the Lenovo Legion gaming smartphone will indeed be coming to Malaysia.
Lenovo Legion smartphone coming to Malaysia

While they didn’t reveal of what exactly the gaming smartphone offers, Varin Derjit, the General Manager of Lenovo Malaysia has said that the phone will be making its way to Malaysia near the end of the year. Here’s the official statement from Lenovo Malaysia:
Lenovo will launch a Legion gaming phone in 2020. Please stay tuned for more information.Lenovo Malaysia
In addition to that, he has said that there will be more than one device that’ll be making their way here to our shores.

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There has been a lot of rumors and leaks regarding the Lenovo Legion gaming smartphone. Despite that, nothing is concrete just yet.
Since we won’t be seeing any Snapdragon 865+ this year, we’d be looking at the Lenovo Legion smartphone to be packing a Snapdragon 865 chipset to powering it.
With a couple of devices confirmed, it’ll be interesting to see what exactly they offer. Be sure to stay updated on the latest news here on Pokde.net.
Pokdepinion: I don’t know about you, but I’m indeed excited for more gaming smartphones to enter the market. I wonder how they’ll price their devices here..

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Respawn to Ban Bad Teammates in Apex Legends – Time to Carry Your Own Weight

Respawn to Ban Bad Teammates in Apex Legends

If you’re used to getting your teammates to do all the work in Apex Legends, then this will be some grim news for you. It appears that Respawn Entertainment is working on a punishment feature for bad teammates in the game.
According to an update post on Reddit, Respawn Entertainment will temporarily banning players who participate in “piggy-backing.” In more extreme cases players could face a permanent ban. Based on data and user feedback, the problem seemed prominent enough where it needed to be addressed. Banning will not come immediately, but Respawn wanted to give players a warning before starting so players could adjust their playstyle accordingly.

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Additionally, the Reddit post also gives us new details on upcoming changes coming to Apex Legends in the form of character hitboxes, audio adjustments, and some more minor changes.
In a blog post from Respawn Entertainment earlier this month, the team announced that they had banned over 770,000 cheaters in Apex Legends. So with that alongside this new update, players should have a much more enjoyable experience in-game as the developer intended.
Since the game’s launch, the studio has shifted their focus towards Apex Legends, “pushing out plans” for the next entry in the Titanfall series. This should be good news for hardcore players as many have criticized the game for rolling out large updates at a slower pace when compared to competitors. Aside from that, the studio is also working on Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order.
Apex Legends is available now as a free-to-play title on PS4, Xbox One, and PC.
Source: Respawn Entertainment
Pokdepinion: I’ve come across a few players who do absolutely nothing but just run around, and it’s frustrating. Thank god for this.
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ASUS Zenfone 2 with 128GB Memory

No, I didn’t make a typo in the title. There is a version of the ASUS Zenfone 2 ZE551ML being sold in India with 128GB of memory.

Sold at Rs 29,999 (RM1684.20) on Flipkart which is ASUS’s official online partner in India, it should cater for those who say “you can never have too much memory”, like some of the writers here. The rest of the specifications are similar with the ZE551ML which means it will have a2.3GHz Intel Z3580 and 4GB RAM behind the scenes. It is unknown when or whether it will arrive on our shores, but if you are among those who find 64GB + 128GB microSD to be insufficient, you may want to hold on to your cash and wait for ASUS Malaysia’s official statement on this.

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SOURCE: GSMArena
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Here’s why the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 30 series are such a huge upgrade over the GeForce RTX 20 series

The Ampere generation brought about some massive improvements over the GeForce RTX 20 series based on the Turing architecture, not only in terms of performance, but also bang-for-buck. As the latest and greatest from NVIDIA, you might have expected that, but there are actually quite a few interesting upgrades that make it the perfect upgrade, especially if you are on an older graphics card. Here’s how NVIDIA managed to deliver the significant performance leap over their last-gen offerings.
NVIDIA Ampere Streaming Multiprocessors

The new Ampere Streaming Multiprocessors (SM) offer a significant boost to FP32 performance, thanks to a redesign of the second datapath in the Ampere SM design. Instead of being only able to executing INT32 operations, the second datapath can now handle both INT32 or FP32, for a total of 128 FP32 operations per clock, or 64 FP32 and 64 INT32 instructions per clock, in a single SM.

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That represents a doubling of FP32 performance coming from the Turing generation, and the reason why NVIDIA now touts massively increased CUDA core counts in their Ampere GPUs. This allows for impressive performance gains, especially in workloads like raytracing denoising shaders.
2nd Gen Ray Tracing Cores & 3rd Gen Tensor Cores
Another significant change are the new RT cores in Ampere. The new RT cores offer twice the throughput of the ones in Turing, which allowed NVIDIA to pack half the number cores to optimize the die size, while still offering better performance than its predecessor. As the Ampere architecture is better at async compute, it allowing raytracing and shading to be processed concurrently, improving performance in raytraced titles by up to 2X.

Ampere’s Tensor cores offer a similar doubling in throughput, allowing NVIDIA to half the number of Tensor cores per SM and still deliver similar performance in the same workloads. On top of that improvement in throughput, the Ampere architecture brings hardware support for sparsity, enabling up to 2.7x more tensor operations compared to Turing.
Gamers can take advantage of the improved performance of the 3rd Gen Tensor cores with NVIDIA DLSS, which upscales graphics with the power of AI to deliver higher frame rates without sacrificing image quality. The Ampere architecture is also now capable of 8K DLSS, thanks to the upgraded Tensor cores.
GDDR6X Memory

As games now demand more memory bandwidth to tackle the increasingly complex and detailed graphics and textures, especially at higher resolutions, faster memory is vital to ensure that the GPU can be fed with data efficiently. And that’s exactly what GDDR6X memory does. Instead of just increasing the frequency, GDDR6X uses PAM4 signaling to transmit four bits of data per clock cycle, doubling the effective bandwidth as compared to GDDR6 at a given operating frequency.
To be able to support PAM4 signaling, NVIDIA had to finetune the PCB and memory power delivery. Thanks to all the hard work put into the design, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 30 series supports up to 19.5Gbps data rates for up to 936GB/s of memory bandwidth to enhance their capabilities at handling data-hungry workloads like game raytracing and 8K video rendering.
8K Support

We talked quite a bit about 8K, so it would only be apt for the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 30 series cards to sport an output standard that supports the higher resolution. With HDMI 2.1, you can connect up to 8K 60Hz HDR displays without having to deal with multiple display cables. And to make sure that you get to enjoy more than just 8K gaming, the Ampere architecture is the world’s first GPU architecture to offer hardware-based decoding of the AV1 codec, which saves up to 55% bandwidth over H.264, while also reducing the CPU load when playing back 8K60 HDR content.
Better value for money

On top of providing the above great features, Ampere also offers a lot more for your money. Across the board, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 30 series offer significant gains over their predecessors, while being priced pretty similarly. A good example is probably the upcoming GeForce RTX 3070 cards, which will offer performance on par with a last-gen GeForce RTX 2080 Ti, while being less half the price of the older flagship graphics card.

And as if that’s not enough, NVIDIA will also be bundling Watch Dogs: Legion for every purchase of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 30 series cards or GeForce RTX 30 series PCs. When Jensen Huang said it was safe for Pascal owners to upgrade, he really meant it.
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A Bug Is Causing The Pixel 3 XL To Have Two Notches

Ahhh notches. The topic that we don’t seem to be able to run away with when we talk about today’s smartphones. While we are talking about notches, it seems that the new Google Pixel 3 XL has a hilarious bug that makes the device to sport on two notches.
Google Pixel 3 XL Notch Bug

The problem seems to appear when users enable their developer options in the device. Now the funny part in that is that if you don’t like the original to begin with, you’d need to enable developer options in the settings to hide the notch. If it’s not obvious enough, the second notch isn’t physical, where it is rather a software glitch.

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Apparently Google is well aware of the issue and is working on releasing an update to fix the issue. According to reports, if this situation does indeed happens to you, all you need to do is just simply restart your Pixel.
Though there’s no confirmation of what seems to be causing the issue, it has been reported that it could be caused by the screen rotation feature of the Pixel 3 XL getting mixed up with the device’s orientation.
Previously, some users of the Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL had issues with their camera app, where their devices wouldn’t save photos that were taken.
Source: Pocketnow
Pokdepinion: Man, as if one notch wasn’t enough, the nightmare.. I feel bad for those affected by the bug, seriously I do.
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Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Review – What’s Expected of Today’s TWS Earbuds

Unboxing the Samsung Galaxy Buds2
Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Review – Box

Let’s kickoff the Samsung Galaxy Buds2 review with the unboxing. Inside the box of the Samsung Galaxy Buds2, you can find the following items:
Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Review – Box content

Quick start guide
USB-C cable
Spare ear tips
Charging case
The Samsung Galaxy Buds2 earbuds themselves

Appearance
Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Review – Earbuds rear
Let’s take a look at the earbuds first. As you can see, we have the White color variant, and the Samsung Galaxy Buds2 looks rather different compared to the Galaxy Buds Pro, looking a tad bit smaller. On the back, you have two microphone holes and a touch pad in between. It has quite a glossy look, complementing the glossy finish of the charging case itself.
Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Review – Earbuds front
Moving to the front, you can see the charging contacts, touch-sensitive sensors, and the in-ear piece itself. As you may have expected, you can change the ear tips to something that fits you better if the default one doesn’t do the job for you, and it will be color-coordinated.

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Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Review – Charging case
As for the charging case, it differs from the Pro and Live as it has a glossy finish, with the Samsung logo on the top of the lid. In case you were wondering, the charging port can be found in the rear, and it’s USB Type-C. The LED indicator is located on the front, right below the opening of the charging case.
Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Review – Charging case (opened)
Open up the charging case and you have slots to place and charge the earbuds, and yes, it’s magnetic. There’s also an LED indicator located in between the two slots.
Overall, the Samsung Galaxy Buds2 looks rather different compared to the company’s recent TWS earbuds offerings, although the charging case retains the same shape and size. It still looks great and, in my opinion, looks cleaner, though maybe it’s due to the color that makes me feel that way. If you’re not a fan of this, it also comes in Graphite, Lavender, and Olive.
Specifications

Drivers
2-way Speaker Woofer + Tweeter

Microphone
2 Outer Mics and 1 Inner Mic + Voice Pickup Unit

Frequency Response
20Hz – 20,000Hz (44.1kHz Sampling)

Headphone Type
In-ear

Connector
Wired USB-C Wireless Bluetooth 5.2 with SBC, AAC, and Samsung Scalable codec

Wireless Range
10m

Noise-cancelling
Yes, Active Noise Cancellation (ANC)

Battery
Earphones 61mAh Charging Case 472mAh

Dimensions
Earphones 17 x 20.9 x 21.1 mm, 5g x 2 Charging Case 50.0 x 50.2 x 27.8mm, 41.2g

Colour
Olive, Lavender, White, and Graphite

Ingress Protection
IPX2

User Experience
Pairing
Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Review – Galaxy Wearable app
Pairing the Samsung Galaxy Buds2 to your smartphone is a simple process. All you have to do is take it out of the charging case, activate Bluetooth on your smartphone, find the device, and connect to it. It’s a simple process that shouldn’t cause trouble for anyone. On Bluetooth-compatible Windows 10 devices, the process is similar.
Unlike the Buds Pro, this one doesn’t come with Bluetooth Multipoint. However, you can do a fast switch between previously paired devices, so it’s not that big of a loss. For Android and iOS users, you can make use of the Galaxy Wearable app. With it, you can adjust your listening experience, toggle ANC, check the battery life, and more. Essentially, you have a bit of customization options you can play with to get the most out of your experience.
It’s worth noting that iOS users will not have access to certain features like direct Spotify access and notification readouts. As for Bixby access, you need to be using a Samsung smartphone for that. On other devices like Windows 10 PCs, you will need to rely on whatever software you can find to optimize it.
Sound
Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Review
When it comes to sound quality, the Samsung Galaxy Buds2 has a relatively balanced sound profile, with a slight more emphasis on bass. Apart from that, it still has the same narrow soundstage from the Galaxy Buds Pro, but you generally get a nice, warm sound with good stereo separation. You can listen to a whole variety of genres and get an enjoyable listening experience, but best to toy around with the equalizer to get a more fitting experience.
It’s not one meant for enthusiasts / audiophiles, but this should be the bare minimum of what you should expect from a pair of TWS earbuds moving forward. One major plus point is that it does have Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) which works better than the Galaxy Buds Live but about the same as the Galaxy Buds Pro.
It cuts out the low-frequency noise in the environment but don’t expect a truly silent experience. On the other hand, the ambient sound, which takes in audio from your surroundings and amplifies so you can hear it better, works great if you need to be aware of your environment, like train or flight announcements. It’s not the best ANC experience but it still so rather decently.
Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Review
Like its predecessors, the Samsung Galaxy Buds2 lacks high quality audio codecs. It doesn’t have aptX, aptX HD, and LDAC. It only has SBC, AAC, and Samsung Scalable codec. It’s not bad still but if you’re gunning for high quality sound or accurate sound, this might not be the one for you. With that being said however, the Samsung Scalable codec does provide with a reliable wireless listening experience so you’d only have a few, if any, stutters.
Using the Samsung Galaxy Buds2 for voice calls has been great. On my end, I can hear the other person perfectly fine and the other person can hear me clearly as well. Unless wind is particularly strong, so far, there has been no issues for people to hear me speak. It may not be as clear as my smartphone, which I’m currently using the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3, but it’s more than enough.
If you want to compare it with the Galaxy Buds Pro, click right here for our review.
Comfort
Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Review – (L to R) Buds Pro and Buds2
The Samsung Galaxy Buds2 is one of the lighter, more comfortable ones I’ve used so far. I only use this when I need to listen to music or talk with friends on Discord voice call or just voice calls in general, and I could use this for 2 hours straight with only a little fatigue in my ears at best. If it doesn’t feel as comfortable for you, try changing out the ear tips as a different size might help you more.
I don’t use this for workouts as it only has an IPX2 resistance rating, which can resist water hitting it at a 15° angle or less. If you don’t sweat buckets, you can use it for workouts but if you sweat a lot and easily, don’t use it for physical activities.
As expected, the Samsung Galaxy Buds2 does have touch-sensitive controls on the back of the earbuds. It works fast and well enough, but you might need a bit of time to familiarize yourself with it. Once you do, it’s very convenient to use. For the full list of touch-sensitive controls, I’ve listed it right below here for your convenience:
Single Tap

Play a track on the default music player
Pause

Double Tap

Play the next song Answer / end calls
Place current call on hold and answer second incoming call
Switch between current call and a call placed on hold

Triple Tap

Play the previous track
Start the current track over from the beginning

Battery Life
Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Review – Battery life
The Samsung Galaxy Buds2 has a decent battery life. For music playback, I get about 4 to 4 and half hours with ANC enabled whereas for calls, I tend to get just a little less than 4 hours. With ANC disabled, the listening time boosts up to slightly over 6 hours. As for the charging case, it can give me a little more than 3 full charges before I need to charge the case itself, which is adequate for me. It’s worth noting that you can wirelessly charge the case, which is pretty handy.
Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Verdict

Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Review

The Samsung Galaxy Buds2 is a pretty good choice of TWS earbuds, especially considering the price of RM499. After all, you’re getting premium features like ANC among other things. If you have the Galaxy Buds Pro, I wouldn’t get this but if you’re coming from the Galaxy Buds Live or something older, it’s definitely worth considering.
At the end of our Samsung Galaxy Buds2 review, I award this pair of TWS earbuds with our Silver Pokdeward.

Big thanks to Samsung Malaysia for giving us this earbuds for the purposes of this review.
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Apple implies that planned obsolescence helped them maintain good sales figures

Remember when Apple was caught slowing down their older phones? Well that turned into a lawsuit which Apple ultimately lost, and had to offer discounted battery replacements for iPhones. That was last year anyway. The discounted battery replacements are no longer available in 2019.
In a letter from Tim Cook to Apple investors, the CEO alludes to the fact iPhone revenue is lower than anticipated due to customers taking advantage of significantly reduced pricing for iPhone battery replacements. That sort of points that the whole planned obsolescence thing going on with slowing down older iPhones did artificially jack up the number of iPhones sold in previous years.

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With the awareness that by simply changing your batteries could bring your iPhone back to full speed, I guess most people just lost the sole motivation to change their iPhones. iPhones aren’t cheap, and newer iPhones don’t really offer that much extra over the previous generations. If people are changing the batteries and feeling happy again about their iPhones which has “mysteriously” gotten slower over time, they won’t be buying new phones. Perhaps that’s why Apple had implemented the system in the first place.

While iPhone sales have dropped, their other products and services have shown a 19% year-over-year growth in total. That’s attributed to the Apple’s latest wearables, MacBook Air, Mac Mini and also the new iPad Pros. We must admit that we are actually quite smitten by the new iPad Pros, especially after we saw their benchmark scores.
Apple also looks forward to setting all-time revenue records in developed countries like the US and Korea. Tim Cook mentions that they saw challenges in emerging markets, but set records for sales in Malaysia, Mexico, Poland and Vietnam. #MalaysiaBoleh!

Did you replace your iPhone battery last year, or did you buy a new one in 2018?
Pokdepinion: Well, at least we know that Apple slowing down their older iPhones did improve their sales…
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Hideo Kojima Aims To Create The Scariest Horror Game — Forces Himself To Watch Horror Movies

Despite Death Stranding being launched just recently, it seems that Hideo Kojima is looking forward to his next project, a horror game.

As to make the scariest horror game, I’ll watch the scary movies in order to awaken my horror soul. THE EYE is the Thai horror movie I rent when making PT but was too scary to finish watching. The package is scary so I rented the disc only. Will I be able to finish watching? pic.twitter.com/BVwPruUAvt— HIDEO_KOJIMA (@HIDEO_KOJIMA_EN) November 22, 2019

Revealed at his Twitter account, he has said that to make the scariest horror game, he will force himself to watch a bunch of horror movies to awaken his horror soul.
Some of you might remember PT, the game that never came (well at least the full version). While he was making the game, he has said that he had watched the Thai horror film, THE EYE, which “was too scary” for him to finish watching.

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Despite the reveal, it’d be foolish to expect the horror game from him anytime soon, given how recent Death Stranding is released.
Pokdepinion: I see a man that’s fully focused in his work. Talk about dedication man.
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Microsoft Confirms That There Is No Need to Safely Remove USB Drives Anymore

Have you ever been worried about corrupting your data in your USB flash drives every time you remove it from your PC? Well, that will be a thing of the past has Microsoft has confirmed that you will no longer need to safely remove USB drives anymore.
Ever since Windows 10 version 1809, the operating system has this feature known as “quick removal”. This feature allows you to remove a USB drive at any given moment. It has been the default setting for each new USB drive that you plug in to your PC. Essentially, the quick removal feature keeps Windows from continuously attempting to write to a flash drive.
The feature started rolling out since October 2018, and is now something to take note of as Microsoft is informing IT professional that the feature has been deployed to a bigger crowd already. Despite that, Windows 10 does still have the Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media features present.

Regardless, at least now you know that this is no longer something for you to worry about. You can now freely connect and disconnect your USB flash drives over and again, if that’s your kink, without any potential damages.
Pokdepinion: Not gonna lie, I’ve never bothered to safely remove my USB flash drives before. It seems fine for me so far, though I’m aware of some people losing their precious files in the process. Oh well, you win some, you lose some, lol.

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You Can Soon Share Your Favorite Spotify Songs On Snapchat

We all know Spotify lets you listen to your favorite songs. With Snapchat on the other hand, it lets you share what you’re up to. Now it seems that you’ll be able to combine both and share what you’re listening to in your Snap.
The new integration will allow you to share your favorite tracks, playlists, artist profiles, as well as podcasts directly to the Snapchat camera for sharing with friends or posting to your Story. All you need to do is simply follow the steps below:

Tap the “share” menu while you’re listening to any song, album, artist, or podcast
Select Snapchat from the dropdown list
Snaphat will open a new Snap with the full album art included
Edit and send, whether to a few people or to your Story

If you notice that your friends send you a Snap with the mentioned content, you can simply start streaming by swiping up from the bottom of the screen and tap the context card with song, artist, playlist, or podcast info.

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It will then bring you to the Spotify app itself. If you don’t have it, you can download it for free, available for both Android and iOS devices. The feature is rolling out to both platforms, so be sure to watch out for it soon.
Pokdepinion: We all know how important it is to let our friends know our favorite songs right? :P
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Samsung Pay Users Can Get RM40 OFF on Puma Online

I’m sure many of you have already had a taste of cashless transactions. Samsung Pay is one of the most popular options available right now. If you have been using it for a while, you might just be eligible for an e-voucher for RM40 discount on Puma Online.
Available from now until 31st August 2020, Samsung Pay users can redeem the RM40 off e-voucher for Puma Online. All you have to do is redeem it with 1,400 Samsung Rewards points and it’s yours. As for how to redeem it, just follow the steps below and you’ll get it in no time.

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How to Redeem RM40 Off Puma Online e-Voucher on Samsung Pay

Open your Samsung Pay app
Head to the Rewards section
Ensure you have enough Samsung Rewards Points
Tap on “Redeem points” button
Tap on “OK” to confirm your points to be redeemed
Check your redeemed voucher at “My Voucher” list

Keep in mind that the voucher is only applicable with a minimum purchase of RM350. Each user is only entitled to one e-voucher so use it wisely. It will be available for as long as stock is available so you might have to be quick about this one. Once again, it will be available from now until 31st August 2020.
For more details on the terms and conditions to redeem it, click right here.
Pokdepinion: If you have been wanting to get something from Puma and you have the points, might as well make use of it. It’s a pretty good amount of discount right there.
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Razer upgrades the Naga — RGB lighting and new sensor

Razer’s ultimate MMO mouse with 12 thumb buttons, has just received the gift of Chroma RGB lighting and a new sensor. The new Razer Naga Chroma is set to be the ultimate mouse for those who can’t have enough buttons on their mouse.
The latest in the Razer line of mice brings their most advanced mouse sensor to the world of MMO gaming. The Razer 5G laser sensor is claimed to be capable of tracking up to 16,000 DPI, and supports fine-tuning in 1 DPI increments. Razer also claims no software interpolation is used in the Razer 5G sensor and it runs natively at 16 000 DPI. The sensor should be the same Phillips Twin Eye sensor which is used in the Razer Mamba Chroma.

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The highlight feature of the Razer Naga Chroma is its iconic 12 concave mechanical thumb grid buttons with tactile, audible feedback, optimized specifically for MMO gaming. Each button on the thumb grid ergonomically stands out to allow for blind-finding, letting gamers more easily execute commands.

The Razer Naga Chroma is also the latest member of the Razer Chroma family, joining the Razer DeathAdder Chroma and Razer Mamba gaming mice, the Razer BlackWidow Chroma gaming keyboard and the Razer Kraken 7.1 Chroma headset, as well as the Razer Firefly gaming-grade mouse mat. All Chroma products feature 16.8 million customizable colors and a range of effects such as spectrum cycling, breathing, reactive and so on, all enabled through Razer’s Synapse software. Synapse allows synchronizing lighting colors and patterns between Chroma devices with the click of a button.
The Razer Naga Chroma will also be included in the Chroma SDK. With the Razer hardware API, game developers can punctuate in-game events with lighting effects on Chroma-enabled devices for a more immersive gaming experience.

Pokdepinion: OH LOOK AT ALL DEM BUTTONS I CAN PRESS! Does anyone actually utilize that many buttons on their mice?

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New POCOPHONE Teased As “POCO X2”

Previously we’ve reported that POCO has moved on from Xiaomi and became an independent brand themselves. Now it looks like POCO India has teased on Twitter of a “Season 2” of POCO, giving a hint that a smartphone is on its way to the market.

#POCOIsHere and it'll give chills to others. IYKWWM 😉Season 2 is live now! Brace yourself for the impact. pic.twitter.com/wJPWgDgwCn— POCO – Madder By the Minute (@IndiaPOCO) January 21, 2020

You can see the teaser video above. Noticed some of the hints that they are giving? Well if you can’t see it, you can find the answer at the Tweet below.

https://twitter.com/xiaomishka/status/1220025672858587136?s=20

As you can see, the video tried to be cheeky with the message, scattering letters across. Here we can see all of them combined to be “POCO X2”, which could well may be the name of POCO’s upcoming smartphone.

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Pokdepinion: Did you noticed it on your first look? I certainly didn’t. Well I can’t wait for more details on the device. Hopefully it’ll make its way here to Malaysia.
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Xiaomi 5th anniversary, more product coming in!

Just in case you dont know, Xiaomi is already 5 years old company, they rapidly grow bring alot of amazing product within budget price. On Xiaomi 5th anniverssary, they announced more product to be line up, and some of it really take my interest, let go straight to the main course.
Firstly we have the Mi TV2, the new come with supersize 55 inch 4K Ultra HD smart TV! It’s 1st in the world to use the latest 4K MStar 6A928 processor, giving you 4K H.265 video decoding at 60fps. The popular wireless 8-speaker soundbar now has an all-new aluminum subwoofer too. Come with RMB 4999 which is around MYR 3000. What interesting about this Mi TV2? I love the features, it using Samsung panel, it supported 4K at 60fps, it has wireless speaker, it have decent piece of hardware, with price range of MYR 3000, this is very good deal!

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Moving on must buy accesories, the Mi Powerstrip, yes its a power strip, sound ridiculous but this is something might important for us. Its features 3 power sockets and 3 USB ports with 2.1A quick charging. It’s not just efficient and elegant, but safe to use, with quality fire-resistant materials, surge protection and childproof features. I love the USB port, 2.1A I just need USB cable to charging my smartphone. Owh there another two, now I can charging more gadget, not to forget Rasberry Pie too. With price tag RMB49 it cost about MYR30, cheap! I could say this really cheap!

Next is something that could be great for someone birthday present, the MiSmartScale, price at RMB 99 costing around MYR 65, it has a 5kg-150kg range with 50g precision and tracks weight and BMI for the whole family. It’s beautiful LED display stays hidden from view until you step on it.

Lastly not to forget, MiNote in a gorgeous shade of pink! Comes in an exclusive packaging that’s bound to satisfy your passion for pink. I would like to have one of this, if it a gift of course.

“What we obtain too cheap, we esteem too lightly; it is dearness only that gives everything its value.”
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Android 14 Beta Brings Potential Battery Health Feature: A Look at What’s to Come

When it comes to monitoring battery health, iOS users have long enjoyed the Battery Health feature. Meanwhile, Android users have had to rely on third-party apps to access similar information. However, exciting news has emerged for Android users as it appears that Android 14, currently in beta, may introduce a native battery health feature. This development could provide users with valuable insights into their device’s battery capacity and overall health. Let’s explore the details of this anticipated feature and its potential benefits.
Android 14 Beta Battery Health Feature Addition

Mishaal Rahman, former XDA-Developers’ EIC, recently revealed that Google has included new BatteryManager APIs in the Android 14 beta. These APIs offer information related to cycle count, charging status, manufacturing date, first use date, charging policy, and battery health. While two of these APIs are public and provide basic details, the remaining system APIs offer more comprehensive insights into the device’s battery health.

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As of now, the system APIs for battery health are only accessible on Pixel devices running Android 14 Beta 2 or later. However, a developer named Narek has created an app called Batt that utilizes these new APIs to report battery health and charge cycles. While the app can provide useful information, it’s important to note that the accuracy of the data depends on the charging IC and the support of the Hardware Abstraction Layer (HAL).
The introduction of a native battery health feature in the stable release of Android 14 would be a significant step forward for Android users. Relying on third-party apps like Batt would no longer be necessary, as users would have direct access to battery health status through the device’s settings. This would provide a seamless and reliable way to monitor battery capacity and make informed decisions regarding charging habits and overall device usage.
A built-in battery health feature would offer several advantages. Users would gain insights into their device’s battery capacity, allowing them to gauge when it might be time to replace the battery or adjust their usage patterns. Additionally, it would promote transparency and empower users to take better care of their devices. By having access to this information, users can optimize battery performance and potentially extend the lifespan of their devices.
As Android 14 progresses through its beta phase, users can remain hopeful that Google will implement a dedicated battery health feature in the stable release. The inclusion of such a feature would demonstrate Google’s commitment to improving the user experience and providing valuable tools to enhance device management. Android users could soon enjoy the convenience and peace of mind that comes with monitoring battery health directly from their devices.
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Pokdepinion: The potential arrival of a native battery health feature in Android 14 Beta brings excitement to Android users worldwide. Eliminating the need for third-party apps, this feature would provide valuable insights into battery capacity and overall health. While the current availability is limited to Pixel devices in the beta phase, users can anticipate a more comprehensive rollout in the stable Android 14 release.
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HUAWEI WATCH GT Coming Soon To Malaysia — Price Starts From RM899

HUAWEI has revealed that their new wearable, the HUAWEI WATCH GT is coming soon here to our shore in Malaysia.
HUAWEI WATCH GT Coming To Malaysia

Designed for today”s urban explorers, the watch features a classic wristwatch design, a big battery life, low power consumption as well as sophisticated activity tracking and fitness coaching features.

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With the new watch from HUAWEI, it addresses one of the most common weak points of wearables, battery life. The watch is said to provide a two-week battery life longer than any wearable in the market today, well at least the company has stated.
It uses an innovative power-saving algorithm that enables it to dynamically switch between performance and efficiency modes, depending on your activity for maximum battery life. This features allows the smart watch to stay powered for up to two weeks for frequent use mode.
HUAWEI WATCH GT Sport
As for its sports activity tracking, it can help in a wide array of sports such as indoor exercises, outdoor running, mountain climbing to name a few. The smart watch can help you keep track of your performance by giving you a professional assessment through the measurement of calories burned, heart-rate, distance,  speed, and accumulative climbing and falling patterns.
It also comes in with barometer, compass, and altitude tools to assist you in your mountainous hikes and there’s also a 3D distance feature that helps in the discovery of trails to your favorite sites among others.
HUAWEI WATCH GT Classic
The watch can monitor your heat rate with its TruSeen 3.0 heart rate technology. It gives feedback in real time with precision, where it can also use invisible lights to monitor users’ heart rate during their sleep.
There are two variants of the HUAWEI WATCH GT, Classic and Sport, where the former comes with a RM999 price tag and the latter being at RM899. The HUAWEI WATCH GT will be available from 6th November 2018 here in Malaysia and you can get them at HUAWEI Experience Stores and HUAWEI Online Store
Pokdepinion: Well the HUAWEI WATCH GT doesn’t look too shabby, if I do say so myself. Though, I can’t imagine myself on buying a RM999 watch. Reason being, I simply just can’t afford it.
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FREE Grab Rides to Collect Samsung S8/S8+; Samsung Galaxy S8 and S8+ Pre Order Collection Starts Now!

Samsung Malaysia Electronics held a pre-order promotion for Samsung Galaxy S8 and S8+ in Malaysia beginning two weeks ago. All of the units were sold out in just 3 days! Today, together with the launch of Samsung Galaxy S8 and S8+ in Malaysia, Samsung announced that the collection for pre-order units has begun right away! Customers who took part in the pre-order promotion can now proceed to collect their respective devices at their preferred Samsung Experience Stores (SES).
To celebrate this, Samsung collaborated with Grab to prepare a special arrangement for thousands of pre-order customers by offering them complimentary rides to their preferred store to complement their exclusive early bird purchase. Find out more about it here.
Samsung Galaxy S8 and S8+ Pre-order customers arriving at Sunway Pyramid with special Galaxy S8 branded Grab vehicles and are welcomed by Samsung Malaysia Electronics and Grab management teams.
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Aaron Chin, Head of Partnership, Grab Malaysia
Lee Sang Hoon, President of Samsung Malaysia Electronics
Raymond Kiing Kui Yang, new Galaxy S8/S8+ owner
Hau Teck Guan, new Galaxy S8/S8+ owner
Mohd Faris bin Othman, new Galaxy S8/S8+ owner
Chong Kok Hao, new Galaxy S8/S8+ owner
Lam Hsueh Wan, new Galaxy S8/S8+ owner
Lee Jui Siang, Vice President of IT and Mobile Business, Samsung Malaysia Electronics
Wilson Wee, Director of Welfon Telecommunication Sdn Bhd

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Acer Unveils TravelMate X3410 and P2 Series

Down the years, Acer has established a reputation for making business laptops for professionals. Now they have introduced the new TravelMate X3410 and P2 Series.
Acer TravelMate X3410 and TravelMate P2
Now available with variants running on up to 8th Gen Intel Core processors, both series feature up to 32GB DDR4 memory and up to 512GB SSD for some serious productivity performance. As for the battery, they have a life of up to 15 hours.
They also come with 2×2 MU-MIMO 802.11 ac wireless technology, allowing users to experience quicker connectivity in Wi-Fi sharing environments.

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Display wise, they come with FHD with also the patented Acer BluelightShield and ComfyView, protecting your eyes while giving more clear images and a more enjoyable web browsing viewing experience.
Also available is a 720HDR webcam that delivers clear visuals by optimizing video shooting and image capturing automatically. For a business type laptop, security is of course important (well, everyone needs security, right?). That’s where TPM 2.0 comes in. It is a hardware-based encryption to secure user credentials, email, and data. It adds an additional layer of security and allow laptops to run applications more secure.

In addition to that, it offers battery charging with a USB Type-C port that for fast transfer of data and power sharing with external devices.
Made to meet daily tasks of small and medium business, the Acer P2 series comes with 4GB DDR4 memory and up to 32GB RAM. Unique for the TravelMate P2410, it comes with the option of 256GB SSD or 1TB hard drive upgrade. Coming in with two models, the two series is a fit for those want something for productivity as well as connectivity while on the go.
Now for the price. The Acer TravelMate P2 series starts from RM2,499 and can be bought at Acer official online stores and also at all Acer authrorized resellers in the country. Whereas the Acer travelMate X series is priced at RM2,999 for the i5 model and RM4,899 for the i7 variant. Both of them will be available in stores in September.
Pokdepinion: I wish I had one of these. It will be easier to travel around and do my work.
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SNS Network is offering video conference solutions starting from less than RM300/month!

While in the past, companies could easily summon everyone into a meeting room, it’s probably not recommended to gather people in a meeting room during the COVID-19 pandemic anyway. With most staff opting to work from home, it also become quite a hassle to call physical meetings. To ensure that everyone remains abreast with the latest developments, a robust video conference is absolutely crucial in the current CMCO situation.
The key components of a video conferencing setup consist of a display, preferably larger to be able to fit in more people and information. Then you need a good camera so people can actually see you, and a competent speakerphone to ensure that you can hear the people on the other end, and they can hear you as well.
During these financially challenging times, SNS Network is offering affordable leasing plans for selected video conferencing solutions. Via these plans, the barrier of entry for companies to acquire these solutions is significantly lowered. Different offices will definitely have different needs, so here are some options from SNS Network that you can choose from, depending on your budget and requirements.

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For now, SNS Network has tailored three configurations, for up to 12-person meeting rooms. Prices start from the RM299.92/month for a bundle comprising of a 40″ Samsung FHD TV, a Logitech BRIO Ultra HD Pro Webcam and a Jabra SPEAK 510 MS. On the other end of the spectrum, you can also get a bundle with a 55″ Samsung FHD TV and a Logitech Rally Plus for larger rooms with more participants, for RM1756.69/month.
Here are the video conferencing solutions and their monthly leasing prices are as follows:

Video Conference Solution 1 (1~4 persons)
Video Conference Solution 2 (4~6 persons)
Video Conference Solution 3 (6~12 persons)

What’s included

Logitech BRIO Ultra HD Pro Webcam
Jabra SPEAK 510 MS
Samsung FHD TV

Logitech MeetUP
Samsung FHD TV

Logitech Rally Plus
Samsung FHD TV

Price
With 40″ Samsung FHD TV: RM299.92/month
With 43″ Samsung FHD TV: RM318.25/month
With 49″ Samsung FHD TV: RM763.25/month
With 55″ Samsung FHD TV: RM869.08/month
With 49″ Samsung FHD TV: RM1709.92/month
With 55″ Samsung FHD TV: RM1756.59/month

If you are interested, feel free to WhatsApp the following contacts:

Central Region
Northern Region

Sunny Loo
Saw

Janet
Azhar

This is an exclusive article for SNS Network.
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PlayStation Reportedly Working On Their Very Own Version Of Xbox Game Pass

The Xbox Game Pass has been a hit for Microsoft where it allows gamers to subscribe and play over 300 games on your Xbox Series X. Now it seems that Sony is planning on upgrading their own PlayStation Now service with a new project codenamed Spartacus.
PlayStation Now ‘Spartacus’

According to the source, it appears that PlayStation ‘Spartacus’ will come in three subscription tiers: Essential, Extra, and Premium. That being said, it was also mentioned that these names could be different upon launch.

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The first tier will cost supposedly at $10 (~RM42) where it allows access to a small selection of games each month. With the Extra plan, it’s priced at $13 (~RM54) where it gives you a larger selection of PlayStation titles similar to PlayStation Now. Finally the Premium tier gets you the previous two benefits with PlayStation Now streaming capabilities, classic games, and a new “game trials” feature for the price of $16 (~RM67) per month.
It is said that they are moving towards a testing phase for the service in the next coming weeks, with a scheduled release in March. That being said, the news isn’t something from Sony/PlayStation themselves, so do take it with a pinch of salt.
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Pokdepinion: While this does sound impressive, the only question I have is whether it will arrive to regions outside of the United States, should it happen of course.
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Lenovo Is Having A Black Friday Sale – Get ThinkPads, monitors, gaming laptops, accessories and more

To celebrate the Black Friday online sales, Lenovo will be holding a special sale of their own that allows customers to save up to 60% off on selected ThinkPads, ThinkCentres, Legion, Yoga PCs, accessories and more. Furthermore, LenovoPro members will get an additional 12% discount off the device’s official retail price, in addition to the earlier discounts.

ThinkPads, ThinkBook, Legion and more during Lenovo’s Black Friday sale
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Here are some of the Lenovo products that will be available during the Black Friday online sale:

ThinkPad X13 Yoga – Versatile enough to accommodate any working style, its 360° hinge can easily turn the ThinkPad X13 Yoga from laptop into a tablet, tent or stand mode. Rounding off its package of performance and portability is its all-day battery life, which can run up to 15.5 hours. The ThinkPad X13 Yoga will have a starting price of RM4,838.86 or monthly payment of RM404 (after discount and savings of up to RM1,801.54 including tax).
ThinkPad T14s (AMD) – This powerhouse is built to perform up to AMD Ryzen R7 PRO processors, which offer a 20 to 40% performance increase with up to 40% lower battery consumption to withstand extreme conditions, making it the perfect corporate work on-the-go companion. The ThinkPad T14s will have a starting price of RM3,563.40 or a monthly payment of RM297 (after discount and savings up to RM3,118.05 including tax). There is also a special PWP offer with 50% off selected Lenovo monitors.
ThinkBook Plus – The ThinkBook Plus comes with a dual display that offers versatility enabling productivity, regardless of role and task. What’s more, taking notes and reading documents can be done even when the laptop is closed with the 10.8-inch e-ink display on the A-cover. Price of the ThinkBook Plus starts at RM4,796.18 or RM400 monthly (after discount and savings up to RM3,118.05 including tax).
Lenovo Tab M10 (HD) – With top-quality audio, face-recognition login, and a Kids Mode that lets you pass it along to your children worry-free, this entertainment tablet is perfect for the whole family to share. The Lenovo Tab M10 has a starting price of RM599.50 (after discount and savings up to RM599.50 including tax).
Lenovo ThinkCentre M720 Tiny – Tiny in name but not on performance, this compact PC boasts enhanced security, reliability, and energy efficiency that any company can count on. The Lenovo ThinkCentre M720 Tiny starts at RM2,539 or a monthly payment of RM212 (after discount and savings up to RM1,880 including tax).
Lenovo Legion 5 (AMD) – Offering an abundance of performance options for any gamer in a clean and minimalist design, it delivers an unprecedented increase in speed and performance for multitasking and heavy workloads. The Lenovo Legion 5 will have a starting price of RM3,791.92 or RM316 monthly (after discount and savings up to RM627.48 including tax).

Instalment plans for all Lenovo products stated above are available at Lenovo Malaysia’s Official Store.
New LenovoPro members will be entitled to a complimentary Lenovo 65W Standard AC Adapter (worth RM151) with the purchase of over RM2,500 with LenovoPro, and a complimentary Lenovo M7 Tablet (worth RM459) with the purchase of over RM3,000 with LenovoPro.
Pokdepinion: Nice to see more Malaysian stores taking part in Black Friday. Even though we have many sale periods here but hey another one can’t hurt!
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