Corning Gorilla Glass 6 Introduced — Next-gen Smartphones To Come With Improved Durability

Corning has recently unveiled of their latest breakthrough in glass technology, Corning Gorilla Glass 6, which they’ve said delivers the toughest cover glass available for smartphone consumers to date.
Corning Gorilla Glass 6
A consumer study showed that on average, people drop their phones 7 times in a year, with more than 50% of the drops happening at 1 meter or below. Quite alarming to say the least. To cope and improve their cover glass performance, the company’s scientist developed and engineered an entirely new material to address the issue.
In their tests, the new Gorilla Glass 6 survived 15 drops from 1 meter onto rough surfaces and they’ve also claimed that it is two times better than the previous Gorilla Glass 5, which is saying a lot.

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In terms of design, it will provide larger front displays with more surface area and also with glass backs. These designs allow features such as enhanced wireless charging, bigger screen with smaller bezels, and also customization through printed glass backs.
Currently, Corning Gorilla Glass 6 is being evaluated by wide range of customers. It is expected to be on the market in the next several months to come.
Pokdepinion: Some people may take this lightly, well what they do is really important. With more advancements, one could only guess on what else they can improve on. Luckily for me, I’ve never dropped my device even from 1 meters tall… or have I..?

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GIGABYTE XM300, first gaming mouse from XTREME GAMING line-up

GIGABYTE continues to expand its portfolio in 2016 with their first gaming mouse, the XM300 from the XTREME GAMING line-up. The GIGABYTE XM300 is an optical mouse with a well-known optical sensor, the PixArt 3988, which can be found in many gaming mice like the EVGA X5, ASUS ROG Gladius and the Razer DeathAdder 2013.

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With the ability to track up to 200 inches per second at 50g acceleration, the GIGABYTE XM300 ensures speed and accuracy even in the most heated of gaming sessions. It also promises the most satisfying and incredible click response for up-to 20 million clicks with Omron switches.

A customizable RGB lighting with aa total of 16.8 million colours will meet the needs of most gamers. Also comes with two extra pairs of glide-optimized Teflon mouse feet to replace the worn out ones.

More product details: GIGABYTE XM300

Pokdepinion: A gaming peripheral won’t be complete if it dies not comes with RGB lighting nowadays.
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PS Plus April 2020 Free Games Accidentally Leaked

If you are a PlayStation 4 gamer and subscribe to PlayStation Plus, you most probably can’t wait to see what free games you’d score each month. Well apparently April 2020’s free games has been revealed, albeit accidentally.
PS Plus April 2020 Free Games Leaked
It seems that Sony accidentally let out on the news a bit too early on their YouTube channel, where they’ve posted the usual monthly free game announcement. They were quick in making the video private and thus not viewable.

PS+ games for April: Uncharted 4: A Thief's End & DiRT Rally 2.0 https://t.co/qjWQSV7yI8 pic.twitter.com/wx0LOhlIxO— Wario64 (@Wario64) March 24, 2020

Luckily a user over on Twitter managed to get the link of the video, where it showcased that Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End as well as DiRT Rally 2.0 to be next month’s free games.

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As for titles go, Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End is probably one of the biggest game exclusive that the PlayStation 4 has to offer. You take on the role of Nate, searching for Henry Avery’s long lost treasure.
If you are a fan of racing games, well jump right into the world of DiRT Rally 2.0, where it features a handful of FIA World Rallycross Championship circuits across the world.
It’s worth noting that the video mentioned in the article was supposedly for the US region. However, as you might’ve noticed, the free games that PlayStation offer in recent time has seen the Asia region getting the same games as them.
The free games is expected to be available for download within the first week of April, so you can stay tuned for that.
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Pokdepinion: Feels bad man, I bought the game myself when it came out (Uncharted 4). It’s still a good game however if you haven’t played it.
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Win vivo V21 Series Smartphone With #vivoSuperTime Challenge

As we’ve reported previously on vivo being the official smartphone sponsor for UEFA EURO 2020, the folks at vivo Malaysia has prepped up the #vivoSuperTime TikTok challenge where you can win several prizes including the latest vivo V21 series.
#vivoSuperTime challenge

There will be 8 lucky winners who stand a chance in winning the latest vivo V21 series smartphone. They will also be potentially featured in a virtual display during the broadcast of the UEFA EURO 2020 closing ceremony that will take place on the 11th of July 2021.

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Grand Prize
vivo V21 (1 unit)

2nd Prize
vivo V21e (1 unit)

3rd Prize
DJI OM 4 (1 unit)

Consolation Prize
vivo Exclusive Gifts (5 units)

If you are interested in participating, you may follow these steps:

Register a verified TikTok account and follow @vivo_malaysia on TikTok
Record a TikTok video with the #vivoSuperTime TikTok filter and post it on TikTok feed based
Participants must include caption including the hashtag #vivoSuperTime
Participants must ensure their TikTok account is set to public

The company has said that the winner announcement will be revealed on vivo Malaysia’s official Facebook page within the first four weeks from the end of the TikTok challenge. You may head to the link here to find out the terms and conditions.
For more on the latest tech and gaming news plus reviews, stay tuned to Pokde.net.
Pokdepinion: Personally I don’t have a TikTok account or ever use it, but if you do, why not test your luck out? Winning a free smartphone doesn’t sound bad at all.
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ASUS ZenFone 4 Selfie Series and ZenFone 4 Max Pro, now officially available in Malaysia starting from RM1099!

The wait has ended for any of you who were waiting for the ASUS ZenFone 4 devices which were recently launched in Taiwan. The ASUS ZenFone 4 Selfie Pro, ZenFone 4 Selfie and ZenFone 4 Max Pro are now officially available in Malaysia! For those of you who don’t know what’s the fuss about the ZenFone 4 series, keep reading as we go through each device’s strong suits. If you are more of a numbers kind of guy, go to our list of technical specifications of each ZenFone 4.

The ASUS ZenFone 4 Selfie Pro is deserving of the “Pro” moniker with its Sony IMX362 dual-pixel image sensor, one which is usually put into the main cameras of devices like the ASUS ZenFone 3 Zoom and HTC U11. This powerful sensor coupled with a f/1.8 aperture and ASUS SuperPixel Engine allows you to take superb selfies with 2X the light sensitivity. If you want to have more peoples in your wefie, there is the secondary 120° super wide angle camera. For selfies in low light, there is a softlight LED flash to give you a great selfie in any condition. The ASUS ZenFone 4 Selfie Pro is priced at RM1799.

The ASUS ZenFone 4 Selfie gives you a powerful 20 MP f/2.0 selfie camera with a secondary 120º super wide angle camera. A softlight LED flash is also present to help you get better selfies in low light conditions. The all-new SelfieMaster app allows to apply real-time beautification to livestreams while the Beauty mode enables professional-level enhancements tp give you the perfect selfie. The ASUS ZenFone 4 Selfie is priced at RM1299.

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For those who put battery life and photographic capabilities over selfie prowess, there is the ASUS ZenFone 4 Max Pro. This device packs a huge 5000 mAh battery with a frugal Snapdragon 430 to power you through a full working day and beyond. A 16MP f/2.0 rear camera is mated to a wide angle 120° camera for you to unleash your creativity with. With the extra long battery life on tap, you can be out and about snapping photos like nobody’s business and still have spare to navigate home when you are done. The ASUS ZenFone 4 Max Pro will be priced at RM1099.
To purchase any of these devices, head over to ASUS’ official Lazada, Shopee and 11Street e-stores.

Pokdepinion: The ASUS ZenFone 4 series definitely ensures that it satisfies everyone from the selfie fanatics to those who prioritize battery life over everything else.
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Touch ‘n Go Rewards Users with Raya Next Level and Register & Menang Campaigns

Touch ‘n Go is launching two campaigns, ‘Raya Next Level’ and ‘Register & Menang’ for the Hari Raya celebration. The Raya Next Level campaign will run until 30 June 2023 and will reward users of TnG RFID and RFID fueling with Lazada e-vouchers. The first-time users of RFID tags to pay for toll will receive RM5 Lazada e-vouchers, while those who use RFID for refueling four times on any RFID-enabled Shell stations (with a minimum purchase of RM60 each) will receive RM10 Lazada e-vouchers.
To refuel with TnG RFID feature – just park the car on designated RFID-enabled fueling bays and start refueling. The eWallet will first be auto-debited, and will immediately refund the unused remainder back to the user’s TnG eWallet accounts. The campaign is limited to the first 10,000 users, and is on a first-come, first-served basis.

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Meanwhile, the Register & Menang campaign is aimed at introducing new users to the convenience of Touch ‘n Go’s self-service portal, which allows users to view their card details, report any lost, stolen, or missing cards, and request refunds. To participate in this campaign, new users only need to register their Touch ‘n Go card and link it to their TnG eWallet. There will be a total of 9 winners, with 3 winners chosen each month, from April to June – and winners are set to get a smartphone as a reward.
TnG RFID tags can be purchased online through the TnG eWallet app, TnG RFID portal, and official Touch ‘n Go stores on Lazada and Shopee. They are also available for purchase at the Touch ‘n Go NU Sentral and Bangsar South service and sales centres, designated RFID fitment centres, and selected petrol stations across Malaysia.
Praba Sangarajoo, Chief Executive Officer of Touch ‘n Go Sdn Bhd: “We want to take this opportunity to celebrate the Hari Raya festive season with all our users and reward them through these two campaigns.” He also encouraged users to take advantage of the seamless payment experience provided by Touch ‘n Go RFID for toll and refueling, and register their Touch ‘n Go cards to use the self-service portal for their convenience.
Pokdepinion: Assuming the teething issues with RFID tags has been fixed – this could speed up the refueling process quite a bit and reduce the queue on peak hours.
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Genshin Impact 2.3 Leak Reveals Itto Release Date and Element

While we’ve learned quite about the character, there’s still a mystery surrounding upcoming character Arataki Itto. In the latest Genshin Impact 2.3 leak, we get to learn about his release date and element.
Genshin Impact 2.3 Leak: Itto Release Date and Element

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Genshin Impact 2.3 leaks have revealed that we are expecting two new characters in the update; Arataki Itto and Gorou. In the case of the former, there’s still a lot that we don’t know about, especially how he looks. All we got are descriptions and visual interpretations of him.
According to prominent leaker and one of the few leakers still around, UBatcha, he is described as “tall, having a large build and two large horns, initially appearing to be scary at first glance”. Apart from that, he is said to be a Geo Claymore-type character, which gives us a better idea of how he will function in the game.
As for when he will be popping up, 2nd banner for the update is expected to be Gorou and an Albedo re-run. This would point towards Arataki Itto being the first banner in the update, which is expected to launch sometime in end of November 2021. We will report more on this as soon as information becomes available so stay tuned.
Genshin Impact is currently available for free on the PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Android, iOS, and PC. A Nintendo Switch port of the game coming in the near future.
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Pokdepinion: I do wonder how tanky Itto will be. Given the description, he strikes me as someone who will do a lot of damage, capable of taking a lot of damage, or both. Then again, a glass cannon concept would be pretty fun.
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Fully utilize your ASUS ZenFone 4’s camera; here are a few tips and tricks for you!

The ASUS ZenFone 4 family arrived with vastly upgraded cameras over those that came before them. We have done a full, in-depth review of the ASUS ZenFone 4 (ZE554KL), and we came away pretty impressed by what we can do with the two cameras on its back. To help you utilize your ASUS ZenFone 4 to the fullest, ASUS has shared a guide to fully take advantage of the features available on the ASUS ZenFone 4 series.

Head over to the link here: Live the shot with ZenFone 4 series to learn more about the camera features available on the ASUS ZenFone 4 series, such as the Beauty Mode, Wide Angle, Super Resolution and Portrait Mode.

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If you want to take the reins and let your creativity flow, the ASUS ZenFone 4 series feature the full-fledged Pro mode. We have here a few pointers on what does each parameter mean and how to play around with them to take the best shot.
Pokdepinion: While I did not really care for most of the features, the ASUS ZenFone 4’s wide angle camera really opens up plenty of creativity options with a different perspective on things. We are far from done exploring it, but we are already smitten!
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Grab Hosts #PekSenangRaya To Get You In The Mood For Ramadan And Raya Celebration

Grab and their brand partners has teamed up for Muslims this year, where they are offering #PekSenangRaya, an all-in-one festive pack through the Grab platform to provide a variety of offline and online discounts, rebates and rewards, as they mark the holy month of Ramadan and the Hari Raya celebrations that follows.
Priced at only RM2, you can purchase the #PekSenangRaya from today, 7th of May 2019 until 17th June 2019 and enjoy offers up to RM600 in value such as:

20% off when you dine-in or order through GrabFood at family favorites such as Domino’s or Baskin Robbins.
20% off McDonald’s order on GrabFood
20% rebate when you shop at FashionValet and Poplook outlets and many other

Additionally, Grab will be including Ramadan-themed widgets in the app that provide Muslims with prayer times and locations of the nearest mosque for prayers. If you’d like to learn more on the #PekSenangRaya campaign, you can head down here to their official website.

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Pokdepinion: Sounds like a good deal. Maybe I should try it once. On the other hand, glad to see that they’ll prepare widgets for prayer times and mosque locations. That’s neat.
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Tencent is Heading for Another Legal Battle with Moonton

It appears that issues between Tencent and Moonton are far from over as they are about head into yet another legal battle soon.
Tencent VS Moonton, Again
The HONOR View20 does come out on top if you are a mobile gamer with its bigger display, better cooling and headphone jack.
Shanghai Moonton Technology has alleged that Tencent is infringing on their Mobile Legends IP once again, and they will be suing the company as such. The case is reportedly scheduled for this week in the Shanghai Intellectual Property Court.
For those of you who aren’t aware, Moonton was acquired by ByteDance, the same company behind TikTok, for USD $4 billion. They managed to outbid Tencent, who was also interesting in acquiring the company due to their success with Mobile legends in Asia. This means the legal battle could potentially result in some big consequences.

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Previously, Tencent’s own RIot Games sued Moonton for infringing on their League of Legends IP, and there have been multiple lawsuits being tossed between the two companies for some time now.
Most recently, an official ruling was made on 8th November, where the Los Angeles federal court mentioned there being little difference between that and Riot Games’ lawsuit in 2017. With Tencent pursuing similar lawsuits in China and other countries against Moonton, it would appear as if they are aiming to monopolize the global market.
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Pokdepinion: At this point, I’m inclined to believe that this issue won’t be fully resolved within the next decade. It’s gonna continue on and on until a major win has been achieved for either company.
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iOS 13 Has a Clever Trick to Extend Your iPhone Battery Life and Expectancy
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With the previous #BatteryGate issue in mind, it’s no surprise that Apple is taking extra steps in ensuring that the battery in iPhones will have a healthy lifespan. One of the steps taken to do just that lies within iOS 13 with a pretty nifty trick.
In iOS 13, your iPhone will learn your routine with the power of AI, and will stop charging your phone past 80% until it thinks you might need it. That may sound counterproductive in terms of battery life but there’s a good reason for that.
Lithium batteries in devices like your laptop and smartphone work best between 20% and 80%. Anything apart from that is when the battery faces the most stress. This stress can result in a lowered life span and may cause all sorts of power issues. Staying within the 20% to 80% range will ensure a longer lifespan and more consistent battery life in the long run.

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To setup this feature in iOS 13, all you have to do is:

First, you’ll need iOS 13 on your device. If you haven’t already updated, check out our handy guide to do just that
Once updated, you’ll want to go to Settings > Battery > Battery Health
Enable the Optimize Battery Charging option and you’re ready to go

Now, your iPhone will learn your daily routine, and only charge up to 80% battery until close to the time it thinks you’ll need to use it. In the long run, it’s both beneficial for consumers and Apple themselves as there will be less headaches and less cost to worry about in general. Interestingly, the feature isn’t available in iPadOS at the moment, but perhaps it will be added later on.
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Pokdepinion: Anything to improve on the battery situation is a big win for me. It’s been a worry for me since swappable batteries became a thing of the past.
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How to Refund Call of Duty Vanguard – Use These Simple Steps

With there being an increasing number of gamers getting upset over Call of Duty Vanguard, many have wondered if they could get a refund. If you’re one of them, here’s an easy guide to get your money back.
How to Refund Call of Duty Vanguard

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The reception for Call of Duty Vanguard has been rather mixed, with the Zombies portion in particularly seeing very negative feedback. For those of you who enjoy the game, it will be fine but what about those who regret purchasing / pre-ordering it? Is it possible to get your hard-earned cash back?
In short, yes you can. However, the method of doing so will depend on which platform you bought the game on. Simply follow the steps here based on your chosen platform:
If you bought the game via Blizzard’s Battle.net platform, you should be able to get a refund as long as you have purchased it within 3 days of wanting a refund and you haven’t started the game.

Call of Duty Vanguard for PC via Battle.net

Log in to Blizzard’s website and into your own account.
Click on the Support area which is located at the top right of the screen.
Choose Call of Duty: Vanguard from your list of games.
Then choose Payments when you’re taken to the support page.
Click Request a Refund and then a reason for wanting the refund.
You should get it within 3 working days if you haven’t started the game.

Call of Duty Vanguard for PC via Steam

Open the Steam Help page and log into your account.
Select A Purchase under What do you need help with, (your profile name).
Find Call of Duty: Modern Warfare in the list and click on it.
Choose the reason for your refund request.
Select I’d like to request a refund.
Complete the request form and select your payment method for a refund.
Only applicable within 2 weeks of purchase.

Call of Duty Vanguard for PS4
Like Steam, you will have a two-week window to ask for a refund. The bad news is if you actually download the game to your PlayStation after buying it, then unfortunately you won’t be able to get your money back.

Head on over to the PlayStation support page and enter in your information.
Choose Request a refund and refund Chatbox.
A window will open and from there choose New refund request.
From there you will answer some questions and then put you through to a live agent who will talk you through the rest of your refund.
Only applicable within 2 weeks of purchase

There’s no guarantee all of you will be getting your refunds, but this is the official process for it. Call of Duty Vanguard is currently available for the PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X, Xbox One, and PC.
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Pokdepinion: I would like to see how many gamers will actually request for a refund. If it’s big enough, it will certainly be a huge cause of concern for Activision Blizzard, especially in light of the recent scandals within the company.
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Overwatch 2 is Fairly Balanced Except for One Hero, According to Blizzard

This may come off as a surprise if you’ve played the game but according to the developers at Blizzard, they believe Overwatch 2 is fairly balanced, with the exception of one character. I’m sure you can guess who.
Is Overwatch 2 Balanced?

According to a recent develop blog post by Blizzard, the team reported a 45% to 55% win rate for every character in Overwatch 2. This is in line with their balancing goals and thus, they have no plans on a major balancing change anytime soon. At most, we can expect some light adjustments and nothing more.

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However, there is one major exception to that rule and that is Zarya. She appears to be practically broken in Total Mayhem as she almost always has her shield on, resulting in higher damage output and near-immortality. This change is expected to come in less than two weeks, on 25th October 2022.
Interestingly, the developers are planning a series of changes which will go live in Season 2 of Overwatch 2. The idea here is to make each character have a more distinct feel while maintaining the power spread in the game’s roster of characters. Some of the more successful tanks now include Reinhardt, Sigma, and Zarya as they have an unrivaled 53% average win rate. Of course, there’s a chance this is the case due to the availability of characters for new accounts.
As for DPS heroes, Genji is on the verge of potential balance adjustment as he appears to be dominating the game amongst his peers in the same role. However, he is still relatively balanced with a win rate of 52%. For now, we will report more on this as soon as information becomes available so stay tuned.
Overwatch 2 is currently available for free on the PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC via Battle.net.
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Pokdepinion: I honestly expected worse. I figured they would nerf Sojourn and D.va while giving Doomfist a much needed buff. Perhaps they’re not as powerful in higher ranks.
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Digi To Open iPhone 11 Series Pre-order This 20th September 2019

With the latest iPhone 11 series just recently revealed, there’s sure to be the hype around them, especially for Apple fans. Well Digi is quick to reveal that they will start to take pre-orders for the series on the 20th of September 2019.

The pre-order will included the iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro, as well as the iPhone 11 Pro Max. You will be able to pre-order them with Digi’s PhoneFreedom 365 plan. For more information on that, you can head to Digi’s website right here.

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To learn more on the latest iPhone 11 series, you can check out our recent coverage.
Pokdepinion: Well that sure didn’t take long for Digi to reveal a date. Anyone interested in the latest iPhones? Will you be getting them? Let us know in the comments below.
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Cooler Master Release MasterLiquid ML120R And ML240R RGB — Cooling While Flaunting Your Rig!

Cooler Master has announce of their first ever addressable RGB AIO (All-in-One) Liquid CPU coolers, the MasterLiquid ML120R and also the ML240R RGB. Both of the coolers comes with certification by ASUS, ASRock, and also MSI.
Cooler Master MasterLiquid ML120R and ML240R RGB
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Cooler Master has recently introduced to the market of their first RGB AIO liquid CPU coolers in the form of ML120R and ML240R RGB coolers. They have been engineered in-house and features a dual chamber pump that gives optimal balance between silence and performance.
MasterLiquid ML240R RGB
With their RGB, they feature an all-new designed RGB pump that can produce 16.7 million color RGB customization, perfect for those who want a show in their rig. You can customize its RGB lighting setup with the addressable RGB software from ASUS, MSI, ASRock, or even with Cooler Master’s MasterPlus+ for a complete lighting control.

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Coming with the dual chamber pump, it separates the incoming coolant away from the heated coolant that needs to be transferred to the radiator to, well you know, cooled off.

Worried that your other PC components aren’t addressable RGB enabled? Worry not. The company is providing RGB LED controller to customize them and also included in the package is a 3-in-1 RGB splitter, meaning you would have everything ready straight from the box.
If you are wondering on what addressable RGB motherboards are compatible with the coolers. here’s a list of the motherboards;

ROG Maximus X Formula
ROG Maximus X Code
ROG Maximus X Hero (Wi-Fi AC)
ROG Maximus X Hero
ROG Strix Z370-E Gaming
ROG Strix Z370-F Gaming
ROG Strix Z370-I Gaming
Rampage VI Extreme
Prime X299-Deluxe
ROG Strix X299-XE Gaming
ROG Strix X299-E Gaming
ROG Zenith Extreme
ROG Strix X399-E Gaming
ROG Strix X370-I Gaming
ROG Crosshair VI Extreme
MSI Z370 Godlike Gaming
MSI Z370 Gaming Pro Carbon AC
MSI Z370 Gaming Pro Carbon
MSI Z370I Gaming Pro Carbon AC

Both of the MasterLiquid ML120R and ML240R RGB are now available here in Malaysia for purchase, priced at RM359 and RM419 respectively. If you’re wondering on how they’d perform, stay tuned as we will soon be reviewing the ML240R RGB.
Pokdepinion: Come on, what’s there to lose? Lighten up your rig! Give it some RGBae love! Besides, you got everything in the package already, that includes the 3-in-1 RGB splitter.
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New Acer Swift 5 coming in October with Intel Tiger Lake processors

Most of the products announced yesterday at Acer’s #NextAtAcer Global Press Conference 2020 touted the 10th Gen Intel Core processors, but Acer also took the opportunity to tease the new Acer Swift 5 with the upcoming 11th Gen Intel Tiger Lake processors.
Acer was frugal with the details, only mentioning the processor as the next gen Intel Core processor with powerful integrated graphics based on Intel’s new Xe architecture. Interestingly, while the Tiger Lake processors showcased some pretty impressive GPU performance, Acer will still be throwing in a GeForce MX350 for good measure.

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But even if we ignore the fact that it will sport Intel’s most interesting mobile processor yet, the Acer Swift 5 is still very noteworthy. For one, this laptop will be one of the lightest laptops you have ever seen. It will pack all that hardware while staying under 1kg. This is thanks to the use of magnesium-lithium alloy in its construction, which seems to be the new favorite material for laptop makers designing ultralight machines.

Acer also appears to have taken some rather obvious inspiration from its competition, with a hinge that elevates the laptop when the screen is opened for improved thermals and typing experience. This allows the svelte 14.95 mm laptop to offer a more ergonomic typing experience, which is not usually the case with ultra-thin laptops.

In its sleek body made of magnesium-lithium and magnesium-aluminium alloys, Acer will also be cramming in up to 16GB LPDDR4X memory and 1TB of PCIe SSD storage. In light of the current pandemic, Acer decided to use the Antimicrobial Corning Gorilla Glass to cover the touch-sensitive 14″ FHD IPS display panel, which offers a whopping 90% screen-to-body ratio.

Connectivity options include Thunderbolt, USB 3.2 Gen2, HDMI and WiFi 6 giving you the full plethora of connectivity options to expand the Acer Swift 5 into a full-blown workstation.
Acer Swift 5 Specs

Unspecified next-gen Intel Tiger Lake processor
Intel Xe Graphics + NVIDIA GeForce MX350
Up to 16GB LPDDR4x RAM
Up to 1TB M.2 PCIe SSD storage
14″ FHD (1080p) IPS display, 300-nit brightness, 90% screen-to-body ratio
56 WHr battery, fast charging
0.998 kg weight
From $1000 (~RM4276)

For now, the Acer Swift 5 is expected to be available in October, with prices starting from $1000 (~RM4276).
Pokdepinion: Well, around RM4000 for an ultra-light laptop like this should be quite a good deal.
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Samsung Galaxy S8 announced, Infinite Display, Bixby and new 10nm processors

Well, the Samsung Galaxy S8 has finally been announced. The leaks were definitely on point, and there was pretty much nothing unexpected left the launch. For those who have not been following the recent updates regarding the Samsung Galaxy S8, you get an almost bezel-less display, a new smart assistant and also new high performance 10nm SoCs which they have not specified.
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So yeah Samsung has proudly “unboxed” your phone by removing the side bezels, removing their signature hardware home button and went for a hidden on-screen home button, all for a smooth and continuous front with no angles. The new Galaxy S8 will feature a 5.8″ display, while the bigger Galaxy S8 Plus will have an even more massive 6.2″ display for immersive viewing experience. Both devices will sport a QHD+ (2960×1440) resolution, a weird 18.5:9 ratio that is longer than the 18:9 ratio the LG G6 went with. Since the aspect ratio is changed and the bezels are gone, the devices should still be manageable with one hand. I hope. I really liked that they framed the displays with black bezels. I think it goes without saying that black bezels look better.
The flagship seems to have missed a very important upgrade this year though. Yes, the rear camera seems to be the very same 12MP F1.7 Dual Pixel camera. They did not even highlight it much in the event, which seems to point to the fact that Samsung recycled last year’s camera here. It is still a very formidable shooter though, so probably the Korean company decided that it is good enough for another year in the field. Selfie fans will definitely get a kick out of the upgraded 8MP F1.7 Smart autofocus front camera though.

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Performance wise, Samsung promised 10% improved CPU performance and 21% better GPU performance. They did mention it was a 10nm processor, but they did not mention the exact model, so we can safely assume the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 and the Exynos 8895 will be making an appearance in the various variants of the new flagship. Samsung is not going to go for an insane amount of RAM here, and stays with a decidedly tame amount of just 4GB of LPDDR4.
Oh, and say hi to Bixby, your newest assistant. It’s not just a voice assistant, but seamlessly meshes various input methods to give you a more intuitive experience accessing various features on your phone. Currently it is integrated with Samsung’s native apps and features, but Samsung definitely has plans to expand its capabilities into third party apps to make full use of its contextual awareness and abilities. Is this how Skynet starts? Well at least we have a super-smart assistant to tell us how to kill the T-800s.

The Galaxy S8 will be available starting April 21, in an array of colors including Midnight Black, Orchid Gray, Arctic Silver, Coral Blue and Maple Gold. There will be a pair of AKG by Harman earphones in the box too, so you get the best experience with the Infinity Display for your eyes and AKG audio to please your ears.
Pokdepinion: The Galaxy S8 is actually quite underwhelming. No stunning new rear camera, just 4GB of RAM, the name of the new assistant… Also, the huge screen size leaves us wondering how will a Galaxy Note slot into the series. The Galaxy Note 7 (re)launch didn’t happen today. What a bummer.
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AREZ is ASUS’ new brand for Radeon GPUs — NVIDIA GeForce Partner Program in full effect?

Well, we thought you were above all the bullshit, ASUS. We saw MSI and Gigabyte remove the AMD Radeon cards from their gaming brands, but we still saw ASUS had ROG Strix Radeon GPUs. And it was good. But it may not be so for long, as rumors of a new ASUS AREZ branding exclusively for Radeon cards is in the works.

According to the rumor, the AREZ branding will be used to replace the ROG and ASUS brandings. Yup, ASUS seems to want to dissociate its brand entirely from the Red Camp, even set to remove ASUS from their non-ROG product lines.

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The ASUS ROG Strix lineup is set to be the AREZ Strix, ASUS Dual is to be rebranded as the AREZ Dual, ASUS Expedition is to become the AREZ Expedition lineup and ASUS Phoenix cards will be renamed to the the AREZ Phoenix series.
Hopefully this renaming practice only involves new names and not ASUS shortchanging AMD Radeon fans with inferior coolers or PCB designs too.
Source: VideoCardz
[UPDATE]: AREZ is official

Looking at the GPUs, it seems that ASUS isn’t going to design new coolers for the current generation of AREZ Radeon cards. Instead, they have just stuck new AREZ stickers on the fans. ASUS’ trademarks like MaxContact technology, Wing-Blade fans, Auto-Extreme production technology and Super Alloy Power II components are all here, alleviating worries that ASUS will cheap out on the new branding for AMD Radeon GPUs.
Pokdepinion: NVIDIA better be giving you an offer you can’t refuse for alienating all the ROG fans who prefer AMD Radeon cards, ASUS…
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[UPDATE] POCO F2 Pro announced in Malaysia for RM2199

The POCO F2 Pro has just been announced here in Malaysia. Priced from RM2199, the POCO F2 Pro is now officially the most affordable Snapdragon 865 smartphone available in Malaysia. It is also the first smartphone to sport UFS 3.1 in Malaysia, which is quite an interesting achievement for a brand that debuted as a way to get a flagship chipset at a mid-range’s price point.
All of that is cooled by a large 3435mm2 vapor chamber cooling system. Meanwhile keeping the lights on is an equally humongous 4700 mAh battery that supports 30W charging to juice up your battery quickly. In addition to the top-notch innards, the POCO F2 Pro also serves up a 64MP Sony IMX686 primary rear camera paired with a 5MP telephoto macro camera and a 13MP ultra-wide angle camera. And the selfie camera is installed on a popup module, allowing the POCO F2 Pro to offer a notchless, punch hole-less display.

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The display is the main part where the POCO F2 Pro doesn’t really keep up with the 2020 flagships though. Most 2020 flagships today sport high refresh rate displays, but the POCO F2 Pro only sports a 60 Hz OLED panel. It’s still a huge upgrade over the POCOPHONE F1 though, which came with a lackluster LCD display. Well, at least it is unblemished by a selfie camera. In case you still haven’t seen the specifications of the POCO F2 Pro, here you go:
POCO F2 Pro Specs

Snapdragon 865, octa-core up to 2.84 GHz, 7nm
Up to 8GB LPDDR5 RAM
Up to 256GB UFS 3.1 storage
6.67″ FHD+ AMOLED display, HDR10+, 1200-nits peak brightness
64MP f/1.89 Sony IMX 686 + 13MP f/2.4 ultra-wide + 5MP f/2.2 telemacro + 2MP f/2.4 depth sensor
20MP selfie camera
4700 mAh battery, 30W Fast Charging
6GB +128GB: RM2199
8GB + 256GB: RM2599

Malaysian availability of the POCO F2 Pro is set to commence on 10th June, which is a two-week wait from now. If you opt for the 8+256GB variant, you will even receive a free Blackshark Funcooler which is worth RM139 to further improve the thermals of the POCO F2 Pro.
[UPDATE]: POCO F2 Pro will be available for RM1999 during a Flash Sale

The POCO F2 Pro will be available during a flash sale on their debut sales this 10th June for just RM1999, so don’t miss out if you want to snag a great deal!
Pokdepinion: RM2199 seems like a pretty great price. Not as affordable as I expected, but not too bad either.
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POCOPHONE F1 Could Offer HD Streaming With Update

Already being an attractive smartphone in the market, now it might attract more as the POCOPHONE could get a software update that allows it to stream HD videos.
POCOPHONE F1 Could Get HD Streaming?

While the POCOPHONE was released with specifications that would be in most flagship nowadays and at an killing price tag (in a good way), it also drew criticism from the masses because of its several issues.

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One of them is the lack of support for HD streaming on Netflix. Well that could all change as there was a thread on the Xiaomi forum by a MIUI Forum admin, where it revealed that the company is working with Google and Qualcomm to fix the issue.
Apparently they are planning to release an update which will bring widevine L1 support to the smartphone, which will then allow for HD streaming.  The update is said to be rolled out to MIUI Beta ROM users first by Q4 2018.
Want to know more on the POCOPHONE F1? Well you can click on the link here to find out what the phone is all about.
Source: gizmochina
Pokdepinion: Well if the phone does indeed get the update, that’s one problem ticked off from the issue for an already affordable device that packs so much.
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Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 Get A New And Cheaper Price Tag

Samsung has announced a new and reduced pricing for the Samsung Galaxy Tab A7. The Galaxy Tab A7 can now be gotten at a new price of RM899 as compared to the original price of RM999. That’s a cool RM100 difference from the original price.
Get the Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 cheaper now

The Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 has a 10.4-inch WUXGA+ display, a Snapdragon 662 SoC, 3GB RAM, and 32GB or 64GB of internal storage that can be increased via a microSD card. The Galaxy Tab A7 also has quad firing speakers with Dolby Atmos and a 7040mAh battery with 15W fast charging capabilities.

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Why wait to bring home a compact, versatile, and easy entertainment gadget with the new price tag? The Galaxy Tab A7 is designed to allow you to quickly immerse yourself in the world outside the screen, allowing you to work, play, and connect to your heart’s delight!

For more information on the Samsung Galaxy Tab A7, check out the official website right here.
Pokdepinion: Now this is an interesting prospect. I’m actually looking to get myself a tablet for my entertainment needs and this might just be the one I’d go for because of the cheaper price tag.
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ROG phone teaser — that Gaming Dock is THICK!

The second teaser for the ROG Phone is just out; and it looks like the gaming dock is really damn thick. A thick dock stands to feature beefier innards, so I believe it would be safe to expect that the dock doubles as powerbank of sorts for the ROG Phone? If you look closely, you will also see that the ROG Phone’s design is teased.

The ROG Phone looks set to feature a narrow top bezel, with a red earpiece grille. The device is also seems to have a very thick side profile for a recent flagship, indicating a focus on function over form. Probably some fancy unprecedented cooling technology is here under the ROG Phone’s hood.

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However more interesting is the fact that we can’t see the silhouettes of any analog sticks, additions which are pretty popular in most gaming peripherals for smartphones. Could ASUS be planning to run a second touchscreen for controls, while the primary display shows you the actual game? That would be pretty dope, but compatibility issues with lesser known games are sure to crop up. Knowing ROG however, these little software issues will be ironed out as updates roll out.
At the risk of sounding like a broken record, the specifications are all but set in stone. A Snapdragon 845, 6GB or more of RAM… yadda yadda, you get the drill. Whatever it is, we are only four days away from what may be the greatest gaming smartphone ever, and we are definitely excited.
Pokdepinion: The ROG Phone seems to be shaping up nicely… And it is indeed very shapely.
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SonicGear Aquarius (2017) portable speaker review — Cutesy fountain, acceptable sound

We are tech enthusiasts, which means that there aren’t really that many things that make us excited like little school girls just by looking at it. Well, when we received the SonicGear Aquarius portable speaker to review, we did just that, and not just us at Pokde.net, but many of my friends as well. Because it was really just that cute.
Unboxing

From the packaging we know that it will be shaped sort of like a rocket head, and will support a multitude of inputs. The design is nothing spectacular, but we get a hint of the multi-colored fountain effects the SonicGear Aquarius will offer us, much to our delight.

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The SonicGear Aquarius comes with a microUSB cable for charging, 3.5mm cable for AUX input, a dropper to add water and an extra stopper in case you lose the original one. The user manual is nearly unworthy of mention, being just a tiny leaflet.
Appearance

As mentioned, the SonicGear Aquarius is shaped like a rocket head, but it isn’t actually a cone. It is more of a pyramid with smoothed corners and scooped out sides, but with a round bottom. This is the back, where all the inputs are found. The power switch is also here.

The remainder of the controls are over on the front. You get to control your Bluetooth audio with basic controls like adjusting the volume, skipping the track and play/pause. A mode button allows you to switch between the input options.
Specifications

User Experience

The array of inputs are pretty nice, with Bluetooth included in case you just don’t want the hassle of 3.5mm input. The switch here is great too. It allows you to play music through the SonicGear Aquarius, without the water fountains and colorful lights. This is really quite considerate as you might not want to let the people around you bask in the glory of the colorful fountains but instead just listen to your music.

Over here on the front we have the Mode button as well as the usual controls. There are LEDs under the main body which will denote the mode it is running on. We mainly used this speaker over Bluetooth, so we will comment on the sound quality of the SonicGear Aquarius over the wireless standard later. The volume buttons actually increase and decrease the volume by long pressing them, which is quite unusual.

So as expected, it has to be filled with a certain amount of water before you get to enjoy the fountain effects. The user manual recommends filling it with 50mL of water, but we found that filling it with less water gives us more attractive taller spurts of liquids. It actually comes with some water pre-filled, so you can actually start using it right away even when your area is having a water disruption or something. In terms of filling the SonicGear Aquarius with water, I wished that SonicGear had the foresight to make the hole bigger, as it will make filling and also removing water from the chamber much easier.

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The lights run randomly, while the water will spurt based on the height of the vocals. We would have preferred it shooting water with every bass thump, but yeah it does look pretty cool. The sound quality of the SonicGear Aquarius will not stun anyone, but it is the novelty of the water shooting up.

The SonicGear Aquarius features a bass radiator that works together with the 2″ main driver, offering bass that are very really quite acceptable despite the SonicGear Aquarius’s size. You do give up on stereo sound, and you aren’t getting a lot of clarity here, but it sound okay. I would not recommend audiophiles to get this speaker, but if you are just looking for a fun way to listen to music with friends, with the novelty of the accompanying colorful water fountain, this is a pretty fun speaker to have.
Conclusion
The SonicGear Aquarius is not going to be the best speaker you can get, but it will definitely be one of the cutest you can get for around RM79.90. Heck, you can even get it in different colors if Blue isn’t your favorite shade. With the SonicGear Aquarius, it isn’t the sound quality you are paying for, but the novelty of the water fountain. The bonus is that it doesn’t sound too bad at all. If that is what you are after, the SonicGear Aquarius is pretty nice to have.
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Devil May Cry 5 Expected to be 15 Hours Long – May Have More Playable Characters

Devil May Cry 5 Expected to be 15 Hours Long

Most action games like the Devil May Cry series typically do not have long hours of content. If you want something lengthy, RPGs and JRPGs are still the way to go. And it looks like Devil May Cry 5 will continue that trend as we now have a rough estimate as to how long it will take players to complete the game.
In an interview with Korean website GameShot, Devil May Cry 5 director Hideaki Itsuno was asked just how long the game would last this time around. Itsuno-san said that going off of their internal playthroughs and tests of the game, they expect that Devil May Cry 5 will take about 15 hours to see through to the end.

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If this is indeed an accurate estimate, then it would be one of the lengthiest games in the entire series. Considering how great everything has looked from Devil May Cry 5 so far and that this is the first numbered entry in over a decade, I’m sure most people won’t complain about the game being lengthy.
On another note, Itsuno-san mentioned that there is a possibility of additional playable characters if players want them and make their voices heard. Trish and Lady would be the obvious choice given their inclusion in the game thus far, and Vergil will most likely be heavily requested as well.
There is expected to be a new demo for the game coming to the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One sometime next month. This will be different from their most recent demo, so you can give that a try when it’s out.
Devil May Cry 5 will be coming to the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC on 8th March 2019.
Source: GameShot
Pokdepinion: Personally, no complaints here, especially since I’m confident it will have great replay value.
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HUAWEI bags top awards at IFA 2018 — Kirin 980 snags 7 awards from international press

HUAWEI’s new cutting edge Kirin 980 chipset is right at the forefront of technology, being the first mobile chipset to be built on the very new TSMC 7nm manufacturing process, as well as featuring dual NPUs for enhanced AI performance. And tech media around the world love it.

In fact, they love the HUAWEI Kirin 980 enough to bestow it with 7 awards, with more than one publication calling the Kirin 980 the Best of IFA 2018. Touting a massive upgrade over the underwhelming Kirin 970 while also bringing a whole new slew of innovations with it, it really comes as no surprise.

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HUAWEI’s other products showcased at the IFA 2018 like the HUAWEI AI Cube, HUAWEI Locator and the new leather-clad HUAWEI P20 Pros also took home some awards, but the Kirin 980 was easily the star of the show.
Well, now all there is to do is to wait for the HUAWEI Mate 20 to arrive in Malaysia!
Pokdepinion: Can’t wait to test the Kirin 980 for myself!
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Valve Sues Singaporean Esports Organizer GESC for Overdue Salaries and Prizes

There is yet another controversy in the Esports world. This time, we see Valve suing Global Electronic Sports Championship, better known as GESC, due to their failure to pay salaries and prizes from two events that took place in March and May 2018; GESC Indonesia and Thailand.
According to the Vice President of Marketing at Valve, Doug Lombardi, the lawsuit was filed on 8th April 2019 in the High Court of Singapore. It is said GESC owes roughly USD $750,000 to agencies, teams, players, and talents. Valve has also discontinued their partnership with them.
Our agreements with tournament operators require timely payment to participants. We feel this is vital to the success of these events long term. When operators fail to meet those requirements, we follow up.  Doug Lombardi, Vice President of Marketing at Valve
For those of you who aren’t aware, the DotA 2 event in question was the first Valve-sponsored tournament for the game in Indonesia. It saw a number of major teams such as NaVi, Fnatic, and Evil Geniuses. Teams are supposed to earn USD $300,000 in prize money and qualification towards The International 2018.

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GESC isn’t the only one facing similar issues however as Ukrainian organizer StarLadder has also received some heat for late payments of its CS:GO and DotA 2 talents. It was also for Valve-sponsored events, which of course caused quite a bit of havoc in the scene.
Source: Dotesports
Pokdepinion: Whenever I hear things related to Esports, there seems to be more bad than good. I’m hoping it will be different in 2020.
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Samsung Introduces The Brand New Exynos 980 — Their First 5G Integrated Chipset

Samsung has recently introduced their latest mobile processor, the Exynos 980, which combines connectivity with an integrated 5G modem as well as intelligent processing performance, all in a single chip.
The new SoC is based on 8nm FinFET process technology and it is their first ever artificial intelligence (AI) with an integrated 5G modem. With the technology, it’ll enable fast gigabit downlink speed in 4G (LTE) and up to 2.55Gbps in sub-6GHz 5G.
In addition to that, it supports E-UTRA-NR Dual Connectivity or EN-DC, which combines 2CC LTE and 5G connectivity to maximize mobile downlink speed of up to 3.55Gbps. The new Wi-Fi 6 is also support by the processor. It packs two Cortex-A77 CPU cores and six Cortex-A55 cores.

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In terms of photography, the Exynos 980 delivers performance with resolution support for up to 108MP. Its advanced image signal processor (ISP) supports up to five individual sensors and will be able to process three concurrently for better multi-camera experience.
Other than that, it will allow for 4K UHD videos at 120fps and it also comes with HDR10+ support with dynamic mapping.
The Exynos 980 is expected to begin mass production by the end of this year.
Pokdepinion: Now I’m quite intrigued on how it’ll perform on their phones..
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UGREEN Magnetic Wireless Charger 15W Review — Slow and (Mag)Safe

UGREEN’s lineup of charging-related products probably needs no further introduction, with their cables being so affordable that we buy extras for the “just in case” scenarios. If you want something more advanced, they also have a range of GaN chargers, like the latest UGREEN 100W GaN 4-Port Fast Charger that we checked out recently. Today, we will be taking a look at the UGREEN Magnetic Wireless Charger 15W, designed to work with the latest iPhone’s MagSafe technology.
Unboxing

The UGREEN Magnetic Wireless Charger comes in a pretty standard white box that UGREEN uses for pretty much all their products. Simple and recognizable, with all the information you need about the product here, all good stuff when it comes to packaging.

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The contents are pretty basic, with the wireless charger and some basic documentation. The contents are held securely by the hard paper packaging, and the UGREEN Magnetic Wireless Charger itself is pretty well designed too, so I wouldn’t be too concerned about it getting damaged during shipping.
Appearance

I actually quite like the design of the UGREEN Magnetic Wireless Charger. While wireless chargers are usually much larger, the UGREEN Magnetic Wireless Charger is a relatively tiny aluminum puck measuring 59mm in diameter. The cord is non-detachable, but looks and feels premium with a braided finish. Last but not least, it connects to chargers via USB-C, making it directly compatible with Apple’s own fast chargers as well as UGREEN’s offerings.

When we flip the UGREEN Magnetic Wireless Charger over, we get this relatively less visually appealing soft touch plastic. Since wireless charging doesn’t work through metal — yes, I know they made wireless charging that works through metal back in 2015, but we haven’t seen a consumer device that applies that yet — I guess this is acceptable. This is definitely the side you will see more of, since I believe most people will put the UGREEN Magnetic Wireless Charger face up to be able to plonk their device onto it quickly for a charge, rather than show off the beautiful metal back and have to flip it over everytime they need to recharge.

UGREEN harnesses Apple’s MagSafe system for perfect alignment and attachment to the latest iPhones. This makes it easy to get the alignment between the coils perfect, and this is supposed to improved charging efficiency. One other advantage is that you can use wireless charging without having to leave it alone to charge, which was one major disadvantage of wireless charging, at least to me.
UGREEN Magnetic Wireless Charger Specifications

Input
5V3A (15W) ~ 15V2A (30W)

Output
5W/7.5W/10W/15W

Standby power
<0.3W

Cable
1.5m, braided USB-C

Dimensions
59 x 6.2 mm

Weight
67g

User Experience
The UGREEN Magnetic Wireless Charger mounts onto the back of the iPhone 13 Pro very firmly, with a loud snap as the magnets pull each other, and its hold gets even more secure with the official Apple MagSafe clear case. This allows you to use the device while charging, if you are fine with the heat output. As with all wireless charging, the UGREEN Magnetic Wireless Charger does put out quite a bit of heat, getting the back of the device to around 41°C.

Now one thing that you will usually encounter with wireless charger is slower charging speeds. The UGREEN Magnetic Wireless Charger recharged the iPhone 13 Pro pretty slowly, with it going from 11% to 25% in 30 minutes. This versus wired fast charging which got my phone from 11% to 70% in the same amount of time really illustrates how slow it actually is.
In fact I do believe that the UGREEN Magnetic Wireless Charger is unable to take full advantage of the 15W MagSafe charging that Apple has created, and is charging at just 7.5W. I measured this with a USB charge tester and found that it drew about 10W while delivering the aforementioned 7.5W, which isn’t too bad. I would probably recommend the UGREEN Magnetic Wireless Charger if you like to charge overnight, as 7.5W is really too slow for a quick top up. But then again, this is more of an Apple limitation, rather than UGREEN’s.
One thing to note is that while it doesn’t give you full 15W MagSafe charging, the UGREEN Magnetic Wireless Charger can provide 15W Qi wireless charging to compatible devices like the OnePlus 9 Pro and OPPO Find X3 Pro. However, not every device that supports 15W wireless charging and above has support for 15W Qi wireless charging, so you can double check that here. And yeah, those devices won’t take advantage of the magnetic feature on the UGREEN Magnetic Wireless Charger, which means you can opt for cheaper wireless chargers from UGREEN, sans magnets, and get the same charging speeds.
Conclusion
The UGREEN Magnetic Wireless Charger is currently listed at RM90.07 on Lazada but it is out of stock, which makes it a pretty decent deal if you want a MagSafe-compatible wireless charger. It doesn’t charge at 15W like the original Apple MagSafe charger, but that costs twice as much, so I guess it is a fair sacrifice… Pay half the money to charge at half the speed? In any case, some digging around on the e-commerce platforms will give you quite a number of MagSafe-compatible options, and some at lower prices, so while the UGREEN Magnetic Wireless Charger is a pretty good example, with a long, premium braided cable, solid metal construction and compact design, it is by no means the cheapest out there if you want a wireless charger that works with your iPhone 12 or iPhone 13.
Our thanks to UGREEN for sending us the UGREEN Magnetic Wireless Charger for review.
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Apex Legends Season 1 Battle Is Now Out

Are you a big fan of Apex Legends? Well you would be glad to know that the Season 1 Battle Pass Wild Frontier is now out and you are now able to purchase it to get in-game benefits.
If you are wondering on what benefits that you’d get from the Battle Pass, well there’s two types of it in the game. There’s the standard Battle Pass, where you’ll be able to unlock exclusive rewards as you level out though the game and there’s the Battle Pass Bundle, which enables you to get the same benefits as the standard pass but also gaining 25 levels instantly, thus unlocking rewards straight away.

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Additionally, you’ll be getting the Lifeline Revolutionary skin, the Wraith Survivor skin, and the Mirage Outlaw skin instantly with the purchase of the Battle Pass. So if you are interested in purchasing the Season 1 Battle Pass, the standard pass costs 950 Apex Coins and 2,800 Apex Coins for the Bundle Pass. Unfortunately you can’t directly purchase the amount of Apex Coins in the game that’s needed for the passes.

For the Battle Pass Bundle, you’d need to spend at least S$48 (~RM144) to get a total of 3150 Apex Coins (150 from it is bonus). If the standard Battle Pass is all you need, well you can simply purchase the first option at S$16 (~RM48).
To purchase the them, you can navigate to the Battle Pass tab and purchase the passes from there. If you need to purchase Apex Coins, you can do that in the store too.
Pokdepinion: It’s a shame that you can’t directly purchase the amount of Apex Coins that you’d need/want but then again they need to make some money I guess. The game is free after all.
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Acer Malaysia Launch New 27″ 4K Monitors — Offering Either FreeSync And G-sync Options

Acer Malaysia has today unveiled their latest 27″ 4K resolution monitors in the form of the Predator XB273K and Acer Nitro XV273K monitors.
Acer Malaysia Launch Predator XB273K & Acer Nitro XV273K

As we are reaching towards the end of the year, it seems that Acer aren’t done yet as they’ve released two new monitors with the Predator XB273K and Acer Nitro XV273K.

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With the Predator XB273K, it can overclock to a fast 144Hz refresh rate and comes with 4ms response time as well as NVIDIA G-sync that gives no compromises on gaming performances, color, and speed.
As for the Acer Nitro XV273K monitor, it comes with AMD Radeon FreeSync to give you that high resolution gaming with Ultra High Density (UHD) and a rapid 120/144Hz refresh on top of a fast Visual Response Boost (VRB) of 1ms.
Acer Predator XB273K Gaming Monitor

Designed specially for gamers, the Predator XB273K achieves 4K/2K UHD  with resolutions of (3840×2160). Coming with 4ms response time and its G-sync capabilities, it’s overclockable to 144Hz refresh rate to eliminate screen tearing and minimize stuttering, providing a smooth gameplay experience.
The monitor comes with an IPS display that provides 90% DCI-P3 color space for vibrant colors and deeper blacks. In addition to that, it also features Quantom Dot technology and VESA DisplayHDR 400 ceritification, ensuring better contrast and color accuracy to enjoy games as they were meant to be played.
Predator XB273K can be tweaked and saved in three custom modes, which are easily switchable. Besides your usual Standard mode, there’s the ECO, Graphic, and Movie modes. As for special games mode, there’s Action, Racing, and Sports, which can be accessed through a hotkey or On-Screen Display (OSD) menu.
You can get the Predator XB273K gaming monitor in mid December 2018 at a price of RM4,599 at all Acer Official Online Stores and authorized resellers nationwide.
Acer Nitro XV273K Monitor

Move on to the Nitro XV273K monitor, it comes at a more affordable price of RM2,999. With its Integrated Visual Response Boost (VRB), it decreases blur in fast-moving images to achieve the effect of a 1ms MPRT (Moving Picture Response Time) for clear and blur-free visuals. It can also be overclocked up to 144Hz refresh rate too.
Similar to the XB273K, the Nitro monitor also comes with VESA DisplayHDR 400 certification. It’s built-in Black Boost technology allows you to choose from 11 levels of dark level adjustments to optimize visual advantage.
Other than that, it comes with your usual Acer VisionCare too, with Flickerless, BlueLightShield, ComfyView, and low-dimming technologies.
For the Acer Nitro XV273K, you can get in in mid November 2018 at all Acer Official Online Stores and authorized resellers.

Oh and if you’re curious on how to differentiate between the two monitors, they are quite similar in design, with the only difference being at their stand. Unfortunately, at the launch event, there was only the Nitro XV273K monitor on show.
Pokdepinion: I wouldn’t say that the prices are good, but I find it ‘okay’? I mean it’s not too pricey, but pricey enough for me. I guess I’ll just stick to my 24-inch curved Acer monitor then.

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Samsung Galaxy S20 series available for pre-order from RM3599

The Samsung Galaxy S20 series is now official with larger screens, more pixels in their cameras and also a 5G version for the Galaxy S20, Galaxy S20+ and Galaxy S20 Ultra. Yeah there are now three variants, although they have dropped the more affordable e version for a higher end Ultra variant.

The main highlight would probably be the cameras. Instead of stopping at just 16MP with the S10 and Note 10 lineups, the S20 series goes all the way up to 108MP. Not surprising, considering Samsung did debut 64MP and 108MP cameras for smartphones. But the implementation is rather interesting. Instead of throwing them behind the primary wide-angle lens, the Koreans threw their 64MP sensors behind the telephoto lenses of the Galaxy S20 and S20+. Interestingly, the Galaxy S20 Ultra gets a 48MP telephoto camera instead, although it does tout more zoom range.

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This is paired with a 108MP primary camera, which is also quite interesting because unlike the 108MP Samsung ISOCELL HMX which sees a Quad Bayer color filter for 4-to-1 pixel binning, this here does 9-to-1, so it defaults to shooting 12MP images. It was previously rumored, and we have also discussed what might be its pros and cons, but we would really like to see it in action. You still get native 12MP main cameras on both the Galaxy S20 and S20+, along with 12MP ultra-wide cameras across all three models. Last but not least, the Galaxy S20+ and S20 Ultra both get DepthVision cameras, which the Galaxy S20 misses out on.
For the selfie-taking crowd, you might want to opt for the Galaxy S20 Ultra, as it comes with a 40MP selfie camera that does 4-to-1 binning for 10MP selfies. Once again, the Galaxy S20 and Galaxy S20+ miss out on the high resolution camera, and get a 10MP selfie camera each in the centered hole above the screen.

Speaking of the screen, they are absolutely massive now. The Galaxy S20 gets a 6.2″ screen, the Galaxy S20+ a 6.7″ one and the Galaxy S20 Ultra treads the line with a whopping 6.9″ display. All three get 1440p panels and also feature support for 120 Hz refresh rates. Under the hood lies an Exynos 990, LPDDR5 RAM and UFS 3.0 storage, all the nice stuff. And yes, all three Galaxy S20 models support microSD card expansion for you to capture more videos and photos with them.
Here’s a table for you to more easily compare them against each other.
Samsung Galaxy S20 Series Malaysia Specifications

Galaxy S20
Galaxy S20+
Galaxy S20 Ultra

Chipset
Exynos 990
CPU: 2 x Exynos M5 cores @ 2.7 GHz, 2 x Cortex-A76 @ 2.5 GHz + 4 x Cortex-A55 @ 2.0 GHz
GPU: Mali-G77MP11
7nm EUV

Memory
8GB LPDDR5
8GB LPDDR5
12GB LPDDR5

Storage
128GB UFS 3.0 (expandable via microSD)

Display
6.2″ QHD+ Infinity-O Dynamic AMOLED display, 120 Hz refresh rate
6.7″ QHD+ Infinity-O Dynamic AMOLED display, 120 Hz refresh rate
6.9″ QHD+ Infinity-O Dynamic AMOLED display, 120 Hz refresh rate

Rear Cameras
Triple camera
12MP f/1.8, OIS
12MP f/2.2 ultra-wide
64MP f/2.0 telephoto (3x hybrid optic zoom), OIS
Digital zoom up to 30x (Space Zoom)
Quad camera
12MP f/1.8, OIS
12MP f/2.2 ultra-wide
64MP f/2.0 telephoto (3x hybrid optic zoom), OIS
Digital zoom up to 30x (Space Zoom)
DepthVision camera
Quad camera
108MP f/1.8, OIS
12MP f/2.2 ultra-wide
48MP f/3.5 telephoto (10x hybrid optic zoom), OIS
Digital zoom up to 100x (Space Zoom)
DepthVision camera

Selfie camera
10MP f/2.2, Dual Pixel AF
10MP f/2.2, Dual Pixel AF
40MP f/2.2, PDAF

Battery
4000 mAh
Fast Wireless Charging 2.0
Quick Charge 2.0
Adaptive Fast Charge
4500 mAh
Fast Wireless Charging 2.0
Quick Charge 2.0
Adaptive Fast Charge
5000 mAh
Fast Wireless Charging 2.0
Quick Charge 2.0
Adaptive Fast Charge

Price
RM3599
RM3999
RM4999

Pre-order bundle (Malaysia)
None
Galaxy Buds+ (worth RM599)
Galaxy Buds+ (worth RM599)

So yeah, there you have it, the new Samsung Galaxy S20 series. Of the trio, only the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra will be available with support for 5G networks here in Malaysia. If you are interested, you can get the Samsung Galaxy S20 series on the Samsung eStore and selected Samsung Authorized Partners. Head over to the pre-order page to get your Samsung Galaxy S20+ or Galaxy S20 Ultra with a pair of free Galaxy Buds+ from 5pm today until 26th February, or while stocks last.
Pokdepinion: I am a bit underwhelmed by the design, but the features here seems pretty interesting. I am curious about how much bigger can this year’s Note get though with the Ultra sitting at 6.9″.
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[CES2018] RGB cooling is the name of the game for Cooler Master; latest coolers to feature addressable RGB LED illumination

Cooler Master unveils more cool bling

Enthusiasts are always on the lookout for new revolutionary cooling systems that can cool their hardware better. While on one hand there are the no frills, pure performance coolers, some prefer to have more bling without losing out on performance. Cooler Master caters to the latter, with addressable RGB LEDs in its cooling solutions.
MasterAir G100M

With a pretty RGB ring and fan, the MasterAir G100M is a low-profile thermal solution that looks good while keeping things cool in your system. It is capable of handling a TDP of 130W, a feat enabled with a breakthrough direct contact 46.3mm Heat Column to wick heat away from your CPU.

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MasterAir MA620P/MA621P TR4 Edition

The Hyper 212 series was one of the most prolific budget coolers in the market. Easy to install, and with performance on par with entry-level liquid coolers. Now double it. There you go, the MasterAir MA620P. The new cooler draws heat away from your CPU via 6 Continuous Direct Contact Technology 2.0 heat pipes. Pushing air through the two towers of aluminium fins are two MasterFan MF120R RGB fans, with certified compatibility with ASUS AURA, MSI Mystic Light and more. Or, you can control it with the included wired RGB controller C10L.
MasterLiquid ML120R/ML240R RGB

If twin towers are not your thing (and you call yourself a Malaysian?), the MasterLiquid ML120R and ML240R RGB might be right up your alley. Both come with two MF120R ARGB fans that feature addressable RGB LEDs. The dual chamber pump also features addressable RGB LEDs, for ultimate customization via the CM Plus suite. The fans and pump are compatible with RGB motherboards, and also come with a wired ARGB controller if your motherboard doesn’t come with RGB headers.

It’s not all show and no go though, as the dual chamber ARGB pump separates heated coolant to maximize cooling performance, while the sleeved FEP tubing is durable and kink-free to ensure lasting performance.
Pokdepinion: The MasterLiquid ML240R seems like the perfect cooler for RGB enthusiasts like yours truly.
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Rayman Origins is Free for A Limited Time – Here’s How to Claim The Game

If you’re looking for a new game to play but would rather not spend, Rayman Origins is free for a limited time, and here’s how you can claim it. Just make sure you’re quick because it won’t be free for long.
Rayman Origins is Free for A Limited Time

FREE GIVEAWAY! 🎁 Discover the magical world of Rayman Origins for free at the Ubisoft Store!
— Ubisoft (@Ubisoft) December 14, 2021

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As part of the Ubisoft 35th anniversary celebrations, they are giving away Rayman Origins for free. Previously, Ubisoft gave away Assassin’s Creed Chronicles Trilogy and Splinter Cell: Chaos Theory.
For those of you who aren’t aware, Rayman Origins is a co-op 2D platformer game that was initially launched in 2011. You can play with up to 4 players, and other players can join in the fun anytime they want. Playable characters include Globox, The Teensies, and the titular Rayman himself.
The latest entry in the franchise is Rayman Legends, which was launched in 2013 and is the sequel to Rayman Origins. It appears that there will be no new entries in the franchise coming anytime soon so if you want to enjoy it, you may have to settle for the older games for now.
In order to claim Rayman Origins for free, all you have to do is go to the Ubisoft Store and get it. If you manage to do so by 22nd December 2021, you won’t have to pay a single cent for it. You can also claim it via the Ubisoft Connect launcher as well, which is easy to do if you’re already using it for some of their games.
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Pokdepinion: It’s actually pretty fun to play with friends, and given that they don’t have to play with you from the start, you can literally have people join halfway and it’s fine…unless they really want to know what’s going on from the start. Then again, can always play it multiple times anyway.
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Sony WI-1000XM2 Neckband Headphones Now Available In Malaysia At RM1,299

Sony has just launched their new WI-1000XM2 neckband headphones in the country, where you can get it at the price of RM1,299.

The Sony WI-1000XM2 comes with the company’s HD Noise Cancelling Processor QN1 so you can immerse yourself in your favorite music and banish background noises.
Just how good is the noise cancelling? Well they’ve said that even aircraft cabin ambient noise can be effectively cancelled, thanks to their Atmospheric Pressure Optimising function.

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Despite its rather small size, the headphone features a HD Hybrid Driver System that includes a 9mm dynamic driver and Balanced Armature driver.
Aside from that, its built-in HD Noise Cancelling Processor QN1 features 32-bit Audio Signal Processing, Digital-to-Analogue conversion as well as a headphone amplifier, ensuring that the best quality can be heard to your ears.
Its Digital Sound Enhancement Engine HX (DSEE HX) also upscales compressed digital music files, which includes MP3 formats, in bringing you closer to the quality of High-res audio.

As for the battery, they claim that the WI-1000XM2 can last up to 10 hours. To charge it up, there’s the Quick Charging capability, offering 80 minutes of play time with just 10 minutes of charging.
Available in Black or Silver, the headphones also comes along with a case to put them in. Should you be interested in them, you can find them now at all Sony Stores, Sony Store Online, Sony Centres, as well as selected authorized dealers.
Pokdepinion: For me personally, I prefer true wireless products for my music. I’d definitely go for their earbuds or wireless headphones. Well that’s just me..
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Persona 5’s Futaba VA, Erica Lindbeck, Deletes Twitter After AI Cover Song Controversy

Voice actor Erica Lindbeck, known for her roles in popular games like Fire Emblem Engage and Persona 5, recently deleted her Twitter account following a disagreement over an AI cover song that used a recreation of her performance as Futaba Sakura. While the exact details of the situation remain unclear due to the account deletion, Lindbeck’s subsequent tweets shed light on her perspective and express regret over the cover song’s creator being targeted by others. Let’s delve deeper into this incident and the surrounding discussions.
AI Cover Song Controversy: Why Erica Lindbeck Deleted Her Twitter Account?

The AI cover song in question is Bo Burnham’s “Welcome to the Internet,” a satirical critique of internet culture featuring explicit language and ideas. Understandably, Lindbeck had reservations about her voice being used in association with such content. Her discomfort extended beyond this specific instance, expressing concerns about AI technology potentially misrepresenting her opinions and thoughts on shows or games she has worked on.

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Although the exact reasons for Erica Lindbeck’s account deletion are unclear, Twitter users have rallied in support of the voice actor, with her name trending on the platform. Many agree that Lindbeck had the right to criticize the unauthorized use of her voice and express discomfort with explicit content. They also commend her for addressing the matter in a polite manner. Some argue that Lindbeck faced harassment and was driven off Twitter, emphasizing the need to respect her boundaries.
On the other hand, a minority believes that an AI cover of this nature is harmless since it is clearly not Lindbeck’s real voice. They contend that her original comment singled out the creator of the cover song.In response to the controversy, some individuals have re-uploaded the AI cover, either to support the original creator or to capitalize on the ensuing drama. However, it is worth noting that the AI recreation does not accurately replicate the song’s original pitch or quality.
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Pokdepinion: Erica Lindbeck’s decision to delete her Twitter account following a dispute over an AI cover song reflects the challenges that arise when an artist’s voice is used without their consent. The incident has ignited discussions about respecting boundaries and the potential implications of AI technology in the realm of creative content. As the situation continues to unfold, it serves as a reminder of the importance of open dialogue and understanding within the gaming and voice acting communities.
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New NVIDIA AI Software Transforms Ugly Drawings Into Photorealistic Images

Have you ever had beautiful image in your head but can’t put that to paper or even digital illustration software because you lack the skills to draw / paint / create such a magnificent visual? I know I have, and this may no longer be the case soon as recent NVIDIA AI developments have reached a huge milestone.
Using an NVIDIA AI-powered software called GauGAN, you can turn ugly illustrations into photorealistic images which you can freely and easily modify to your liking. Named after the French post-Impressionist painter Paul Gauguin, the GauGAN software utilizes generative adversarial networks (GANs) to transform even the worst of drawings into a breathtaking visual.
It is said that the deep learning model used for this has been trained with over a million images as a “smart paintbrush”. The neural network is capable of filling in details, colours, texture, reflection, and shadows based on the images that it has learned from. GauGAN can be broken down into three different parts; pen, pencil, and paint bucket. There are a number of elements such as water, rock, and sand listed at the bottom of the software. Selecting rock with the use of the paintbrush will easily allow you to create realistic rocks on the image itself.

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The interesting part here is that it doesn’t just create these photorealistic visuals on its own. The NVIDIA AI is smart enough to even create shadows and reflections that will be casted to other elements of your creation. You can easily swap an element to another which will lead to more interesting realistic visuals. The idea here is to create a software that is simple enough and beneficial for creative professionals. This includes the likes of architects, game designers, illustrators, and more.
Bryan Catanzaro, Vice President of Applied Deep Learning Research at NVIDIA, said:
This technology is not just stitching together pieces of other images, or cutting and pasting textures. It’s actually synthesizing new images, very similar to how an artist would draw something.
At the moment, they’re only showing off a demo of this NVIDIA AI / GauGAN software so there is a limited amount of elements present. Some of the more complex elements may require more time to be able to properly implement. As such, it may be a while before we can make full use of this, but it is a very interesting development in the world of deep learning and artificial intelligence.
If you want to learn more about GauGAN and its research, click right here.
Pokdepinion: Ah, something that can make me feel like Picasso despite lacking the motor skills for it. Awesome!
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Mother Reportedly Hacked In Spending 36,000 FIFA Points

A woman going by the name of Lesley Urwin has said that ‘hackers‘ had stolen her credit card details and made three transactions that lost her £240 (~RM1,280).
It is said that she’s reported the whole issue to Microsoft 11 months ago but she was then “sent in circles” in her attempt to claim a refund as the company apparently didn’t find any evidence of fraud.
In an interview with Daily Record, she has said:

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I’ve lost count of the times I’ve phoned and emailed Microsoft. They boys have had no Xbox Live for nearly a year as a result because I won’t let them log in. I am fed up fighting and I want to warn others. None of this is our fault.Lesley Urwin
The mother of 3 boys claim that Microsoft had told her that she would receive a full refund. However it never come into fruition.
Her credit card provider, Tesco Bank has said that Microsoft traced the IP address of the transaction to be 400 miles away from her, or so she claims.
Pokdepinion: I guess she should’ve at least activated her two-step verification, at least she’d be aware of any transaction attempts..
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Get A Special Deal for the Microsoft Surface Go 2 With Bundles Worth Up to RM600

If you’re looking for an ultraportable, versatile 2-in-1 laptop for productivity, then the Microsoft Surface Go 2 would be pretty high up that list. Now, you can get a special deal for it which includes a bundle package worth up to RM600.
Microsoft Surface Go 2 With Bundles Worth Up to RM600

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Known as the lightest 2-in-1 offering by Microsoft, the Surface Go 2 weighs a mere 544g and a has a 10.5-inch PixelSense Display with a 3:2 aspect ratio for added screen real estate. While it does have Wi-Fi, it doesn’t mean you have to be stuck in a place with Wi-Fi to make full use of it as you can easily bring this with you everywhere and still be connected to the internet thanks to LTE Advanced support.
The Microsoft Surface Go 2 isn’t just convenient to bring around because of its lightweight body, but also the fact that you don’t necessarily need to bring the charger every single time. This is because the battery life can go up to 10 hours per full charge. Furthermore, you can get up to 80% charge in just an hour of charging, which is pretty fast as far as 2-in-1 laptops go.
It is powered by up to an Intel® Core™ M3 with up to 8GB RAM and 128GB storage, giving you the necessary resources to ensure a productive working experience. As it’s running on Microsoft Windows 10 Home in S Mode, you get the familiar Windows experience with an emphasis on security and performance. As it is a Microsoft Surface device, you have support for Surface accessories including the Surface Pen and Surface Go Signature Type Cover. Not to forget, it does have its own Alcantara Signature Type cover keyboard,  making it a very versatile machine.

To add to that, you can enjoy great conference call quality thanks to its Full HD 1080p camera for video calls as well as the Dual Studio Mics. With USB Type-C support, you can easily connect to a wide variety of devices and peripherals if you wish to do so. Moreover, it’s quite affordable with prices starting from RM1,955.
Apart from its affordable price, the Microsoft Surface Go 2 is available with special bundle packages worth up to RM600. The bundle packages will include, but not limited to, accessories and software such as:

Signature Type cover
1-year Shieldcare Extended Warranty
1-year BitDefender Antivirus
1-year Microsoft 365 Home for up to 6 users
Bluetooth Mobile Mouse

The deal will be applicable exclusively on the GLOO store , both their physical stores as well as online stores on their website, Lazada, and Shopee. If you’d like a better look at the Microsoft Surface Go 2, check out the specifications right below here:
Microsoft Surface Go 2 Specifications

CPU
Intel® Core™ m3
Intel® Pentium® Gold Processor 4425Y

RAM
4GB / 8GB

GPU
Intel® UHD Graphics 615

Storage
64GB eMMC
128GB SSD

Display
10.5″ FHD (1920 x 1280), PixelSense Display
3:2 aspect ratio, 1500:1 contrast ratio, 10 point multi-touch
Corning Gorilla Glass 3

Connectivity
Wireless:
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Bluetooth 5.0
Qualcomm Snapdragon X16 LTE modem
Up to 600Mbps LTE Advanced with nanoSIM support
Assisted GPS and GLONASS support
eSIM support
Wired:
1 x USB-C
1 x Surface Connect port
1 x Surface Type Cover port
1 x MicroSDXC card reader
1 x nanoSIM tray

Software
Microsoft Windows 10 Home in S Mode

Audio
2 x 2W speakers with Dolby Audio Premium
1 x 3.5mm Combo Audio Jack

Power
25W power adapter
26Whr battery

Weight
245 x 175 x 83 mm (W x D x H)

Weight
544 g

Pokdepinion: Given that they included the keyboard, I am very tempted to get one myself just purely for work. Wonder if my boss can sponsor me one since I’m gonna be using it for work…mostly.
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Claim This Game Now And It’s Yours To Keep Forever!

If you’re looking for something to play on your PC recently, well good news. It seems that Age of Wonders III is now free for a limited time on Steam. Claim the game before the time runs out and the game is yours to keep forever.
Never played Age of Wonders before? The game is a turn-based strategy game that’s published by Triumph Studios. Though it it referred as ‘III’, the game is actually the fourth in the series and was released back in 2014.
Here’s a little synopsis of the game, courtesy of Steam:

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Age of Wonders III is the long anticipated sequel to the award-winning strategy series. Delivering a unique mix of Empire Building, Role Playing, and Warfare, Age of Wonders III offers the ultimate in turn-based fantasy strategy for veterans of the series and new players alike!
You should hurry though if you want to claim the game as it is only available until this Monday, 15 July 2019. To do so, you can simply head over to the link right here and get the game for yourself.
Pokdepinion: Though I usually don’t play the free games that I claim, I’m pretty sure that I will with this one. I’m just a big fan of strategy games!
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ShopeeFood Now Opening Registrations for Food Vendors

As many of you may know by now, Shopee plans on expanding their business in Malaysia with ShopeeFood, a food delivery service to rival the likes of GrabFood and FoodPanda. Now, they have opened up registrations for food vendors.
ShopeeFood Opening Registrations for Food Vendors

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ShopeeFood has officially opened up registrations for food vendors to be a part of their food delivery service. This comes after their recruitment of riders on social media just a couple of months ago, which also means we are getting closer to the official launch.
The ShopeeFood service will not be a standalone app. Instead, it will be integrated into the main Shopee app itself, and it will include restaurants, bars, cafes, food trucks, hawker stalls, and household sellers.
From what we understand, registering as a food vendor is pretty easy. All you have to do is provide your IC, banking details, photos of the restaurant / stall with the kitchen area. Vendors will be charged a fee of 25% for each transaction, which appears to be the standard market rate as GrabFood and FoodPanda charge between 25% to 30%.
When it launches, ShopeeFood will only be available in Klang Valley (Kuala Lumpur and Selangor) and if things go well, they will expand to other states in Malaysia as well. For now, no official launch date has been mentioned yet so stay tuned for further details.
If you’re interested to register as a food vendor, click right here.
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Pokdepinion: I’m hoping they have a subscription plan when they launch, something like FoodPanda with their PandaPro plan. That way, you can get discounts, free deliveries and more on a monthly basis.
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Genshin Impact 2.7 Leak Reveals A Shorter Update Lifespan

Genshin Impact 2.7 Leak: Shorter Update Lifespan

A new Genshin Impact 2.7 leak was posted on the Little Kazuha Archives subreddit, which states that the update itself could be shorter than usual. Under normal circumstances, it would have lasted for about 42 days but this time, HoYoverse is expected to change things up a bit.
There is no mention on how short it will be, but it would make sense since update 2.6 ended up getting extended for longer than expected. If they plan on keeping things according to the scheduled roadmap, they will need to speed things up for the next one. After all, not doing so may cause other scheduling problems such as in-game events and festivals.

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Other possibilities include the launch of the Sumeru region, which may need to be released at a very specific time to coincide with certain celebrations, such as an anniversary event. Cutting down the update shouldn’t be too difficult as they could always leave some of the new elements for a future update instead, making that one much bigger and more exciting. For now, we will have to wait and see.

Genshin Impact is currently available for the PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Android, iOS, and PC. A Nintendo Switch port of the game is still currently in development.
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Pokdepinion: I’m not surprised to see that a simple delay could cause so many problems. It’s either they reschedule everything or just shorten the next update time, and I’m sure you can tell which would be the easier option.

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