Samsung Galaxy A42 5G Is Samsung’s Cheapest 5G Phone And It’s Here In Malaysia

Samsung Malaysia has just released the newest addition to their Galaxy A line of smartphones, the Samsung Galaxy A42 5G. The Samsung Galaxy A42 5G features a 6.6-inch Super AMOLED HD+ (720×1600) Infinity-U Display as well as a quad camera setup. The quad cameras features a 48MP Main Camera, an 8MP Ultra Wide Camera, a 5MP Macro Camera with a 40mm focal length and a 5MP Depth Camera. In addition to that, the A42 5G also comes with a 20MP Selfie Camera.

Now you can better afford a 5G phone with the Samsung Galaxy A42 5G
Under the hood, you will find that the Samsung Galaxy A42 5G is using an octa-core Snapdragon 750G chipset together with 8GB RAM and 128GB internal storage with 1TB MicroSD support. Furthermore, it features a pretty sizeable 5,000mAh battery with 15W fast charge support.

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Other features include an in-built Artificial Intelligence-based Game Booster that automatically optimises your settings to give you the best possible mobile gaming experience; and the Frame Booster that compensates for dropped frames by adding virtual images in between frames. The Galaxy A42 5G also features an in-screen fingerprint reader as well as Samsung Knox.

The Samsung Galaxy A42 5G also features a unique gradient-esque design and is available in two variants – Prism Dot Black and Prism Dot Gray.
The Samsung Galaxy A42 5G will be available for purchase from November 27 at a retail price of RM1,599. It will be available at all participating Samsung Experience Stores, authorised dealers or e-store.
For more information do head over to the official Samsung website here.
Pokdepinion: This looks like a pretty decent mid-range offering from Samsung with decent pricing.
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Genshin Impact 3.4 Launch Time and Server Downtime Confirmed

The launch of Genshin Impact 3.4 is almost here, and here’s exactly when you can expect it to happen, as well as the expected server downtimes.
Genshin Impact 3.4 Launch Time and Server Downtime

“The Exquisite Night Chimes” Version 3.4 Update Maintenance Preview
〓Update Schedule〓
Update maintenance begins 2023/01/18 06:00 (UTC+8) and is estimated to take 5 hours.
See more details here: https://t.co/xgHGdOQju4#GenshinImpact #HoYoverse pic.twitter.com/BODmaep3WC
— Genshin Impact (@GenshinImpact) January 16, 2023

The Genshin Impact 3.4 Update maintenance will begin on 18th January 2023 at 6AM (GMT+8) and will last for 5 hours, during which players will not be able to play the game. As compensation, players will receive 60 Primogems for every hour of maintenance, for a total of 300 Primogems if the maintenance lasts the full five hours.

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If the maintenance is completed ahead of schedule, players will still receive a minimum of 300 Primogems, but the compensation may increase if the maintenance lasts longer than 5 hours. The update will be released simultaneously across all servers.

The upcoming update for Genshin Impact is significant and includes the introduction of two new Dendro characters, Alhaitham and Yaoyao, as well as a new area in the Sumeru region called the Desert of Hadramaveth for players to explore. The major highlight of the update is the return of the Lantern Rite event, a fan favourite.
Hoyoverse is also continuing to develop the TCG feature, adding new cards for Klee and Beido. In addition, players can expect banner reruns for characters such as Xiao, Yun Jin, and Xinyan. The update will be released across all platforms in just a few hours.
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Pokdepinion: Primogems are ready and if that ain’t enough, then it’s time for the most lethal attack in the Hoyoverse (see what I did there?); the devastating card swipe attack!
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Samsung Galaxy A73, A53, and A33 Unveiled at Galaxy Awesome Unpacked 2022

At the recent Galaxy Awesome Unpacked 2022 live event, the Samsung Galaxy A73, A53, and A33 smartphones were officially unveiled. Here’s everything that you need to know about the new midrange smartphones.
Samsung Galaxy A73 5G

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The Samsung Galaxy A73 is the biggest of the three devices, although it seems to look the same as the Galaxy A53 when you look at both side-by-side. It’s powered by the Snapdragon 778G and features a 6.8-inch Full HD+ Super AMOLED display with up to 90Hz refresh rate. It has the biggest punch hole selfie camera cutout among the three devices.
You will be getting a healthy 5,000mAh battery capacity, IP67 water and dust resistance, and the rear will be reminiscent of the Samsung Galaxy S20 FE / S21 FE. Together with the other two phones, it does come with features you’d typically find on the flagship devices, including the complete Galaxy ecosystem (Samsung Pay, Smart Things, etc.), Bixby Routines, RAM Plus, and Link to Windows.

Specifications

Processor
Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G
1 x Kryo 670 Prime @ 2.4GHz + 3 x Kryo 670 Gold @ 2.2GHz + 6 x Kryo 670 Silver @1.9GHz
6nm

GPU
Adreno 642L

RAM
8GB

Connectivity
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (2.4GHz and 5GHz)
Bluetooth 5.1
USB Type-C
GPS, Glonass, BeiDou, Galileo
NFC
5G

Storage
256GB UFS 2.1
Up to 1TB expandable storage (MicroSD)

Display
6.7″ FHD+ Super AMOLED Infinity-O Display
Up to 120Hz Refresh Rate

Rear Camera
108MP f/1.8 wide angle camera, OIS AF
12MP f/2.2 ultrawide camera
5MP f/2.4 macro, fixed focus
5MP f/2.4 depth

Selfie Camera
32MP f/2.2 wide-angle selfie cam, HDR

Battery
5000mAh
25W Fast Charging

OS
One UI 4.1
Android 12

Ingress Protection
IP67

Dimensions
163.7 x 76.1 x 7.6 mm, 181g

Colours
Black, White, Blue, Peach, Mint

The Samsung Galaxy A73 will be retailing for RM2,099.
Samsung Galaxy A53 5G

The Samsung Galaxy A53 is slightly smaller, with a 6.7-inch Full HD+ Super AMOLED display and up to 120Hz refresh rate. Unlike the Galaxy A73, this one is powered by the 5nm Exynos 1280 chip. It does have IP67 resistance, a whopping 5,000mAh battery capacity, and the design is essentially the same with the exception of a slightly smaller punch hole selfie camera.
Together with the other two phones, it does come with features you’d typically find on the flagship devices, including the complete Galaxy ecosystem (Samsung Pay, Smart Things, etc.), Bixby Routines, RAM Plus, and Link to Windows.

Specifications

Processor
Exynos 1280
2 x Cortex-A78 @ 2.4GHz + 6 x Cortex-A55 @2GHz
5nm

GPU
Mali-G68

RAM
8GB

Connectivity
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (2.4GHz and 5GHz)
Bluetooth 5.0
USB Type-C
GPS, Glonass, BeiDou, Galileo
NFC
5G

Storage
256GB UFS 2.1
Up to 1TB expandable storage (MicroSD)

Display
6.5″ FHD+ Super AMOLED Infinity-O Display
Up to 120Hz Refresh Rate

Rear Camera
64MP f/1.8 wide angle camera, OIS AF
12MP f/2.2 ultrawide camera, 123°
5MP f/2.4 macro. fixed focus
5MP f/2.4 depth

Selfie Camera
32MP f/2.2 wide-angle selfie cam, HDR

Battery
5000mAh
25W Fast Charging

OS
One UI 4.1
Android 12

Ingress Protection
IP67

Dimensions
159.6 x 74.8 x 8.1 mm, 189g

Colours
Black, White, Blue, Peach

The Samsung Galaxy A53 will be retailing for RM1,849.
Samsung Galaxy A33 5G

For those looking for the most budget-friendly option among the three, the Samsung Galaxy A33 uses a 6.4-inch Full HD+ Super AMOLED display with up to 90Hz refresh rate. It’s very similar to the Galaxy A53 as it’s also powered by the Exynos 1280 chip and comes with a 5,000mAh battery.
Together with the other two phones, it does come with features you’d typically find on the flagship devices, including the complete Galaxy ecosystem (Samsung Pay, Smart Things, etc.), Bixby Routines, RAM Plus, and Link to Windows.

Specifications

Processor
Exynos 1280
2 x Cortex-A78 @ 2.4GHz + 6 x Cortex-A55 @2GHz
5nm

GPU
Mali-G68

RAM
8GB

Connectivity
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (2.4GHz and 5GHz)
Bluetooth 5.0
USB Type-C
GPS, Glonass, BeiDou, Galileo
NFC
5G

Storage
128GB UFS 2.1
Up to 1TB expandable storage (MicroSD)

Display
6.4″ FHD+ Super AMOLED Infinity-U Display
Up to 90Hz Refresh Rate

Rear Camera
48MP f/1.8 wide angle camera, OIS AF
8MP f/2.2 ultrawide camera, 123°
5MP f/2.4 macro
5MP f/2.4 depth

Selfie Camera
13MP f/2.2 wide-angle selfie cam, HDR

Battery
5000mAh
25W Fast Charging

OS
One UI 4.1
Android 12

Ingress Protection
IP67

Dimensions
159.7 x 74 x 8.1 mm, 186g

Colours
Black, White, Blue, Peach

The Samsung Galaxy A33 will be retailing for RM1,499.
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Pokdepinion: Seems like a very promising midrange smartphone, though it’s not a huge upgrade over its predecessor. It’s still a notable increment but I’m more curious about the performance of the Exynos 1280, especially compared to the Snapdragon 778G.
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OPPO Reno6 And OPPO Reno6 Z — The Best Mid-rangers In Photography And Videography Right Now

Aiming to get your hands on a smartphone that’ll do the job in photography or video shooting? Well here’s why you should take a look at OPPO’s latest mid-range offering: the OPPO Reno6 and OPPO Reno6 Z.
OPPO Reno6 Z & OPPO Reno6
OPPO Reno6 & OPPO Reno6 Z
Before we start, let’s put some of the specs that differentiate both devices out of the way first, as you can see from the table below:

Specs
OPPO Reno6 Z
OPPO Reno6

CPU
MediaTek Dimensity 800U 5G
MediaTek Dimensity 900 5G

Display
6.4-inch AMOLED (1080×2400), 60Hz refresh rate, 90.8% body-to-screen ratio
6.4-inch AMOLED (1080×2400), 90Hz refresh rate, up to 180Hz touch sampling, 91.7% body-to-screen ratio

Rear Camera
64MP f/1.7, PDAF
8MP f/2.2, wide
2MP f/2.4, macro
64MP f/1.7, PDAF
8MP f/2.2 wide
2MP f/2.4, macro
Color Temperature Sensor

Motors
–
Z-axis linear motors

Battery
4310mAh
30W VOOC 4.0 fast charging
4300mAh
65W SuperVOOC 2.0

Dimensions
160.2 x 73.3 x 7.97mm
156.8 x 72.1 x 7.59mm

Weight
173g
182g

ColorOS
ColorOS 11.1, AON, 10 layers cooling system
ColorOS 11.3, VC Liquid Cooling System

Camera

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The OPPO Reno6 Z and Reno6 both comes with a 32MP selfie camera, as well as the same camera setup at the back where they offer a 64MP main camera, 8MP ultra-wide lens, and a 2MP macro sensor. With that said, they offer quite the package and would fit any photography situations that you might want to take. To top it off, the 64MP plus OPPO’s AI algorithm make the Reno6 Z loaded with innovative portrait features to take advantage of.

Thanks to their 64MP main camera, you can capture ultra-high resolution and as you can see from the 2nd and 3rd image, there’s a lot of details to be seen, even when zoomed in at 100%. You can also make use of OPPO’s exclusive Image Clear Engine technology as well as copy your favourite portrait styles with a single click with AI Palette.
Bokeh Flare Portrait

One of the key highlights of the OPPO Reno6 series is the Bokeh Flare Portrait mode, which is available for both front and back cameras. With just a simple click, the mode automatically transforms background lights in bokeh light spots and brighten portrait subjects. You can see clearly that with the mode, it really does make a big impact and make low-light subjects to be seen more visibly. The Reno6 has the ability to run it for videos as well but if you’re a person who loves taking photos instead, the one on the Reno6 Z is more than enough.
This feature can massively help you take stunning shots for things like city nightscapes, romantic sky dining, birthday parties, carnival, or basically anything that you can think of. The possibility is big.
Taking your portrait beautification to the next level

So not only does the series impress when it comes to photography but they also offer a beautiful experience for your videos. There’s features such as Portrait Beautification Video that allows the software to deliver subtle and natural beautification effects for your portrait videos.

As you can see from the image above, the OPPO Reno6 Z also comes with Dual-View Video functionality, allowing you to record videos from both sides of the cameras simultaneously, allowing you to tell the bigger story and be more creative. You can easily showcase your experience for example in a concert or even singing a duet with someone, literally showing perspective of both sides.

There is also the Focus Tracking feature, allowing for video auto-focusing capabilities. This means that the subjects in your video will always stay in focus and don’t appear blurry or out of focus. It’s certainly helpful when you’re trying to capture a moving subject such as in sports as shown in the video.
Design

When it comes to the design, both the Reno6 and Reno6 Z comes in OPPO’s Reno Glow Design. Not only that they look great, but they also feel great as well, thanks to their matte finish at the back.
They come with a lightweight and thin design, weighing in around 173g and fits easily on your palm as well as slide easily into your pocket.
Coming with two variant: Aurora and Stellar Black, the former is inspired by the wildest depths of the company’s imagination, just like the dazzling Northern lights. As for Stellar Black, it adds a new dimension to the classic black plus with a dynamic, shimmering, transparent, and constantly changing visual effect with OPPO Reno Glow, just like the cherry on top.
Hardware

We’ve talked mostly on the software so far, well here’s the hardware side of things. With the Reno6 Z, it packs a Dimensity 800U 5G chipset that delivers optimal performance. To improve and receive better 5G connection, a 360-degree antenna has been introduced to the phone.
It packs 8GB RAM that’s mated with 128GB of internal storage, similar to the Reno6, which is more than enough to offer you a buttery smooth experience and space to keep all your contents. If that seems not enough for you, there’s the RAM Expansion function to benefit from. You can choose to convert parts of your storage to virtual RAM. You have the freedom to adjust the volume of expansion in three adjustment of an additional 2GB/3GB/5GB expanded memory.

Let’s say that you want to save and maximize your battery even further, you can simply use the Super Power Saving Mode plus the Super Nighttime Standby feature should the need arise.
Exclusively for the Reno6 Z, there’s Air Gestures that allow you to scroll on your phone without even touching it. We all know sometimes our hands are just too busy doing something so this feature can come in handy. It can recognize specific gestures that allow you to scroll through your social media apps, video apps, and more. Not to forget, you can also swipe up to answer your calls.
Gaming

The OPPO Reno6 series comes with Hyperboost 4.0 technology that gives you a better experience when it comes to gaming. Issues such as long loading times, lag, battery drain, overheating, and unstable can be avoided with it as it can reduce the phone’s power consumption by 10% and lower the temperature increase by 1 degree, all without dropping the performance.
Aside from that, it can better balance power consumption by automatically optimizing CPU and GPU frequency during gameplay for a better experience.
OPPO Reno6 series the best mid-rangers right now

As you can see the OPPO Reno6 series has got what you need in a mid-range device. Priced at RM1,699 for the OPPO Reno6 Z and RM2,399 for the Reno6. There’ a special pre-order period going on right now where you can bag yourself sweet freebies worth RM779.
In addition to that, OPPO Brand Store and My OPPO Space’s Exclusive Privilege will get you extra free gifts worth up to RM228 which includes a 1-Year Screen Damage Protection and Limited Edition Shopping Bag.
On the other hand, My OPPO Member’s Exclusive Privilege gets you a RM100 Promo code (1 redemption per My OPPO Member) that’s valid from now till the 7th of September 2021. You can find this deal available at My OPPO Space, OPPO Brand Store, Authorized Dealer Store, OPPO Official Online Store, as well as E-Commerce Partners. Not to forget, there’s also an exclusive Digi x OPPO RM100 Promo Code for you to grab.
Here’s the Terms and Conditions for their pre-order. You can purchase both devices by heading to the following links and their respective stores:
OPPO Reno6 Z @ OPPO Store
OPPO Reno6 @ OPPO Store
OPPO Reno6 Z @ Shopee
OPPO Reno6 @ Shopee
OPPO Reno6 Z @ Lazada
OPPO Reno6 @ Lazada
This is an exclusive article for OPPO Malaysia.
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HUAWEI Leaps Further Forward With The Launch Of The HUAWEI Mate 40 Series

HUAWEI recently lift the lid off their newest addition to their flagship Mate line, the HUAWEI Mate 40 series. The HUAWEI Mate 40 Pro and HUAWEI Mate 40 Pro+ incorporate the world’s first 5 nanometer 5G SoC in the Kirin 9000, Ultra Vision Cine Camera system and the iconic Space Ring Design. It also features a 6.76-inch Full HD+ OLED display with 90Hz refresh rate and an 88 degree “Horizon Display” curved screen.
                   HUAWEI Mate 40 Pro+

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Powering the HUAWEI Mate 40 Pro and HUAWEI Mate 40 Pro+ is the Kirin 9000 Series which is fully equipped for 5G, capable of handling intensive computations and multi-tasking operations with ease. The Kirin 9000 is the most sophisticated 5nm 5G SoC available, delivering vastly improved performance and power efficiency over its predecessor. It has more than 15.3 billion transistors and features a three-level power efficiency architecture with cores running at clock frequencies of up to 3.13GHz.
The Kirin 9000 chipset is paired with 8GB of RAM and 256GB of UFS 3.1 storage on the Mate 40 Pro while the Mate 40 Pro+ comes with 12GB of RAM and 256GB of UFS 3.1 storage.

You can also find a 24-core Mali-G78 GPU integrated as well as an innovative NPU featuring two big cores and one tiny core, taking on-device AI to a new level. The 24-core Mali-G78 GPU in HUAWEI Mate 40 Pro and HUAWEI Mate 40 Pro+ is the most powerful GPU ever seen on a HUAWEI device. Furthermore, the 90Hz display works together with the 240Hz touch sampling rate for greater responsiveness and now provides haptic feedback to correspond with the visual experience.

HUAWEI’s partnership with Leica continues with the HUAWEI Mate 40 Series as it features Leica lenses on the devices’ rear camera. They all sport a quad-camera setup which includes a 50MP wide angle Ultra Vision Camera, a 20MP ultra wide Cine Camera, a 12MP Telephoto Camera with OIS and a laser camera. The HUAWEI Mate40 Pro supports 10x hybrid zoom and 50x digital zoom while the HUAWEI Mate40 Pro+ features a dual-telephoto camera system that enables 20x hybrid zoom and 100x digital zoom.
The selfie camera on the HUAWEI Mate 40 series is a dual camera setup that features a 13MP main lens with f/2.4 aperture as well as a 3D Depth Sensing Camera. It also features an auto track function for video calls and supports 240 frames per second slow mo recording.
The Mate 40 Pro and Mate 40 Pro+ also introduces new user-centric features including Smart Gesture Control, which allows total hands-free control of the device. Simply hover your hand over the device to wake it up or navigate your phone by swiping left, right, up, and down. There is also an air press gesture for call answering. The handsets also offer IP68 dust and water resistance, a choice of both virtual and physical volume controls and enhanced mistouch prevention algorithms.
The HUAWEI Mate 40 Series is also equipped with a 4,400mAh battery and supports HUAWEI’s SuperCharge technology, 66W wired changing and 50W wireless charging.
HUAWEI Mate 40
HUAWEI also introduced a pared-down member of the Mate family, the HUAWEI Mate 40. It features a smaller OLED display at 6.5-inches but still has the 90Hz refresh rate and a smaller battery at 4,200mAh that supports 40W SuperCharge charging. It also comes with the Kirin 9000E chipset, 8GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage. The Mate 40 features a triple camera setup that includes a 50MP wide-angle Ultra Vision Camera, a 16MP ultra-wide Cine Camera, and an 8MP Telephoto Camera with OIS.
HUAWEI Mate 40 series price and availability
The HUAWEI Mate 40 and Mate 40 Pro will come in Black and White, Mystic Silver, and two vegan leather variants, Yellow and Green. The Mate 40 Pro+ on the other hand, comes with a ceramic back panel available in two iconic colours: Ceramic White and Ceramic Black. Retail prices are as follows:

HUAWEI Mate 40 – EUR899 (RM4402.55)
HUAWEI Mate40 Pro – EUR1199 (RM5871.70)
HUAWEI Mate40 Pro+- EUR1399 (RM6851.14)

There is no word yet on the Malaysian release and pricing details but it should be coming really soon! For more information on the devices above or any other HUAWEI products, do head over to the official website right here.
You can also check out our quick first look at the HUAWEI Mate 40 Pro down below:

Pokdepinion: I really like the design of the new Mate series. Though, I do hope that the price would be a bit cheaper when it hits our local market.
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Xbox Live Now Lets You Choose Any Gamertag You’d Want — Even Taken Ones

Though it was announced back in June at E3, Xbox Live users can now choose any gamertag to your liking, even the ones that’s already been taken.
How does that work and how will people differentiate you from the rest? It seems that Xbox will auto-generate an ID suffix of numbers after a hashtag symbol.
This means that, let’s say your gamertag is Pokde, you possibly would end up with Pokde#1, or something like that. It seems that the suffix font size is smaller compared to the front. The color will also be different, to make it easier to distinguish.

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As expected, you will need to obey Microsoft’s rules when it comes to picking a gamertag, where you can’t choose offensive terms or anything that’s related to it.
Old gamertags will remain how they are, and no one can take your exact name (unless you relinquish it).
Pokdepinion: Will we see a whole bunch of NoobMaster69 now? :P
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Cooler Master Introduces MasterKeys MK750 – Mechanical Keyboard With A Lot To Offer!

Cooler Master has unveiled today their latest mechanical keyboard, the MasterKeys MK750. The new addition to their gaming peripheral lineup will be made available for preorder this week.
MasterKeys MK750
The new MasterKeys MK750 features a removable magnetic wrist rest, four dedicated multimedia keys, full RGB lighting with front light bar, removable USB Type-C Cable, and utilizes Cherry MX mechanical switches that’s mounted on aluminum body.
The company has said that they wanted to raise the bar through the new keyboard, with utilizing the existing features of their MasterKeys Pro family while adding more elements for the more complete competitive gaming setup experience.

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With MX RGB switches, it offers and delivers durability, responsiveness, accuracy as well as tactile satisfaction. In addition to that, the MasterKeys MK750 features a standard layout but also comes with nine purple doubleshot PBT gaming caps, for those interested in custom keycaps.

While the keyboard does come with RGB backlighting, you can also turn them off through the keyboard’s software application, if RGBs is just not your thing (why though?!). Talking about RGB, the keyboard is also equipped with per-key RGB backlighting for better personalization.
For those who game in long hours, they surely can feel the affects that it does to their wrist. Well, the keyboard also comes with a removable magnetic wristrest to solve that problem for you. It is enveloped in soft PU leather and memory foam to provide comfort for those long hours.
The Masterkeys MK750’s release will commence this week. Worth noting that if you pre-order it, you can get it at a lesser price at RM589 than its SRP which is at RM649, so you might want to think about that. Interested in pre-ordering is? You can do so by clicking on the link right here to do just that.
Pokdepinion: The keyboard does have the looks and coming with the wristrest, it makes it even better. If you are interested in it, you might as well get it at a lower price by pre-ordering it.

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Acer Introduces New Acer Aspire C 24 All-in-One Desktop And Monitors

In addition to the Acer laptops and Enduro Urban N3, Acer Malaysia today also announced the new Acer Aspire C 24 All-in-One desktop offering a minimalist design with minimal cable management, and a few monitors for family and gaming use.
Introducing the new Acer Aspire C 24 All-in-One Desktop

The Acer Aspire C 24-1651 All-in-One desktop (AIO) has a sleek design and a plethora of useful functions for students and the entire family to enjoy. The Acer Aspire C 24-1651 features a 23.8-inch FHD IPS touchable display, 512GB PCIe SSD, and up to 8GB DDR4 RAM that can be upgraded to 32GB, making it the ideal all-in-one for multiple users with a variety of demands.

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The Acer Aspire C 24-1651 allows users to minimize cable management by connecting to the network through Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.1 for wireless keyboard and mouse. The Acer Aspire C 24-1651 AIO desktop is designed for family use and includes USB Type-A, USB Type-C, a built-in card reader slot, a LAN connector, and HDMI connections.

The Acer Aspire C 24-1651 All-in-One desktop comes in two variants, both with Microsoft Office Home & Student 2019. The 11th Generation Intel Core i5 processor with Intel Iris Xe Graphics version costs RM3,599 with a VESA mount kit included, while the 11th Generation Intel Core i3 processor with Intel UHD Graphics costs RM3,199.
Bigger Monitor Offers Larger Working And Entertainment Space

Six new monitors from Acer are available for work, study, leisure, and gaming. The Acer ET322QU monitor, a 31.5-inch WQHD (2560×1440) resolution display with 88% NTSC colour accuracy, is the starting point for the “large working area solution.” The Acer ET322QU monitor comes with a sturdy and attractive metal biomimetic stand with a delicate silver finish that fits in well with any home or office decor.

Meanwhile, the Acer CB282K monitor has a 28-inch 4K UHD resolution and a 9% DCI-P3 and HDR10 colour accurate display to give vibrant and lifelike contrast for customers who prefer ergonomic design and superior colour accuracy. It has a versatile ergonomic design that allows users to change the tilt, swivel, height, and pivot to their liking.

The Acer Nitro XZ270X and Nitro XZ320QX, both designed for gamers, are two of the first monitors in Malaysia to feature a 240Hz refresh rate. It is equipped to provide seamless gameplay thanks to Adaptive Sync technology and a 1ms VRB response time. The Acer Nitro XZ270X and Nitro XZ320QX monitors include 27-inch and 31.5-inch VA panels, respectively, with immersive 1500R curvature.

Acer also announces the Nitro VG280K monitor, which features a 28-inch IPS panel and 4K UHD resolution. The Acer Nitro VG280K includes HDR10 technology for deeper black and white contrast and a broader colour range with a 90% DCI-P3 colour gamut, allowing for a more immersive gaming experience through realistic image reconstruction.

Apart from that, the 27-inch FHD VA panel on the Acer Nitro ED270R P monitor provides gamers with a superb in-game experience thanks to AMD Radeon FreeSync with a 165Hz refresh rate and 5ms response time. The Acer Nitro ED270R P monitor has a 1800R curved screen, as well as VESA mount capabilities and many connection options.
Price and availability

Model
Retail Price
Available Where

ET322QU
RM1,199
All Acer official online stores and all
Acer authorised resellers nationwide

Nitro VG280K
RM1,199

Nitro ED270R P
RM899

Acer CB282K
RM1,399
Select Acer official online store

Nitro XZ320QX
RM1,399

Nitro XZ270X
RM1,099

From June 19 to June 21, the first 30 customers of each of the above-mentioned monitor purchases will be entitled to complimentary presents at select Acer official and certified retailers in Shopee and Lazada. Acer E300 TrueHarmony Earphones, Redmi TV soundbar, and Predator Mask are among the gifts available.
At the same time, any Aspire C24-1561 All-in-One desktop purchased from certain Acer official and certified stores in Shopee and Lazada between 19 and 21 June would be eligible for gifts valued up to RM717.
Customers who purchase select Acer products and submit their redemption by June 30 will be eligible to enter the #CreateYourDreamSpace Contest. Customers can enter the #CreateYourDreamSpace contest by redeeming up to RM100 in Touch ‘n Go or Boost credit and stand a chance to win a Woody Lab dream space makeover worth up to RM63,000 in the #CreateYourDreamSpace contest. Acer monitor or projector, as well as Woody Lab Smart Desk, monitor stand, and other accessories, are included in the makeover.
Customers can find the select models, participating stores or complete the redemption form here.
Pokdepinion: I dunno why but that Acer Aspire C 24 All-in-One desktop is calling to me. That looks like a pretty good AIO desktop to have for work.
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Intel’s CPU with AMD GPU in 2017?

The image above is not an actual Intel CPU with the AMD GPU. It is a Broadwell-H CPU.
Previously we have heard reports of Intel licensing AMD’s GPU technology to give them a much needed boost in the integrated graphics game. Well if the latest rumors are to be believed,  we will be seeing the product of this collaboration within 2017.
According to the rumor, the Intel chip in question will feature a Kaby Lake-based CPU, with an AMD Radeon GPU, possibly based on the Polaris architecture, handling the graphics. Considering that AMD needs funds, and Intel needs a better GPU to make them viable, this partnership looks like a win-win situation. Of course, we believe AMD will not be selling the IPs to their top-performing GPU designs, as AMD themselves integrate their Radeon GPUs into their APU parts.

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It is also mentioned in the report that the Radeon GPU die will most probably be separate from the Intel CPU die, which means that Intel would not have access to AMD’s designs and will not produce the GPU dies in-house, but instead AMD will ship them the dies fabricated at their fab of choice.
Pokdepinion: AMD’s excellent GPU performance, coupled with the currently undefeated performance of Intel CPUs all in one package sounds too good to be true. Does this mark the end of low end GPUs from NVIDIA and AMD?
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This Wearable Air Conditioner Is Exactly What You Need During Hot Conditions

Let’s face it, we don’t like to have our clothes to be wet due to our sweat (thanks to the weather). It’s hard to get over and you may need some time to cool down. Well it seems that the folks from Sony have a solution for that, their Reon Pocket.

The Sony Reon Pocket is a small cooling device that you can wear. Think of it as a portable air conditioner. Sounds tempting when you consider we live in Malaysia right? Well the Reon Pocket is now on Sony’s crowdfunding website, where the price starts at ¥12,760 (~RM484).
Aside from cooling you down, there’s also the ability to warm you in cold conditions too. How does it work? The Reon Pocket uses small electrical current that allows it to absorb or give out heat. At the moment, there a companion app that you can use it with, though it is reported that they will introduce an automatic mode that detects the temperature and adjust accordingly in the future.

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It is said that the device lasts up to 24 hours of usage on a single charge, which you can charge it with its USB Type-C port.
The Sony Reon Pocket is only available in Japan at the current moment and will come out in March 2020.
Pokdepinion: Please Sony, make this available in Malaysia!
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AMD Radeon RX 5500 XT now available starting from $169

If you are looking for a gaming card to improve your esports gaming experience, the Radeon RX 5500 XT might just be the card for you. Priced from $169 (~RM700), it’s quite a decent deal to get onto the latest 7nm AMD Navi GPUs.
Further sweetening the deal is a free copy of Monster Hunter World: Iceborne Master Edition, as well as 3 months of Xbox Game Pass, included with every purchase of the Radeon RX 5500 XT.

With the Radeon RX 5500 XT, you will be able to take full advantage of the latest features AMD has added to their cards, including Radeon Boost, Radeon Anti-Lag and Radeon Image Sharpening.

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Radeon RX 5500 XT Specs
Navi 14 @ up to 1845 MHz, 7nm FinFET22 CU, 1408 stream processors4GB / 8GB GDDR6 @ 14 Gbps, 128-bit memory interface130W TDPRadeon RX 5500 XT 4GB: $169 (~RM700)Radeon RX 5500 XT 8GB: $199 (~RM824)

There won’t be any reference designs with the Radeon RX 5500 XT, so you will have to look to their AIB partners like ASUS, GIGABYTE and MSI for your affordable ticket to Radeon Navi. You can get a glimpse of how the AMD Radeon RX 5500 XT will perform in our review of the MSI Alpha 15, which packs the Radeon RX 5500M.
Pokdepinion: Might be pretty popular among esports gamers?
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HoYoverse, Genshin Impact Developer, Releases Teaser for New Title, Zenless Zone Zero

Zenless Zone Zero, HoYoverse New Title Announced

Since the release of Genshin Impact, HoYoverse, previously known as miHoYo has become one of the leading companies in game development. Genshin Impact is an online gacha RPG that is still popular amongst gaming communities with many followers uploading fan art, sharing memes, and other game-related content. The developer has revealed Zenless Zone Zero, a new game that is currently in development.
An announcement was made through the game’s official teaser website where the game will be revealed on the 13th May 2022. The website also shows a countdown timer and a short audio recording revealing that doomsday is here and the players are being recruited to do some difficult commissions. Additionally, a visual news flash announces that a sub-hollow has suddenly appeared and residents are currently being evacuated.

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While no official gameplay has been released for Zenless Zone Zero, many speculated that the game would be an open-world action-adventure game featuring shooting-based gameplay.
To experience the game’s teaser, feel free to visit HoYoverse’s official website here.
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Pokdepinion: Another new game from HoYoverse! As much as I am excited for this game’s reveal, I am a little worried that the company is spreading their developers thin as they’re also currently working on another unreleased game, Honkai: Star Rail.
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HONOR View20 set for a January 2019 launch — first smartphone to use 48MP Sony IMX 586 sensor?

The upcoming HONOR flagship is going to be called the HONOR View20, and it looks set to come with some pretty nice tricks up its sleeve. The launch is going to be in Paris on 22nd January 2019, so we are around a month and a half from the launch.

HONOR Malaysia has sent us some teasers to tickle our fancy, and it seems like the HONOR View20 is pretty promising. For starters, it will sport the Sony IMX 586 sensor. That’s the 48MP sensor that was rumored to be in the next Xiaomi, but it seems like the HONOR View20 will get the honors to be the first device featuring the said sensor.

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HONOR claims another world first, which is an in-screen camera, but we already know that isn’t true. The Samsung Galaxy A8s has just been launched, and there was one from Lenovo even earlier. And even the HUAWEI nova 4 will be launched before it. So I am not sure why they are claiming the HONOR View20 as the world’s first in-screen camera smartphone. Perhaps it will be the first to hit global market?

The HONOR View20 will also be sporting Link Turbo. It will apparently combine WiFi and LTE to deliver better speeds and reduced lag. HONOR claims to have more than 20 patents involved in this technology, so it does look pretty interesting.
Well, we will be keeping an eye out for more information about the HONOR View20. What would you expect to see in the HONOR View20?
Pokdepinion: Promising features, let’s reserve our judgement for the final product though.
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Xiaomi Malaysia Launches The Mi 10T Series From RM1,699

Today marks the launch of the Xiaomi’s Mi 10T series in Malaysia, where Xiaomi Malaysia has finally unveiled both the Xiaomi Mi 10T and Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro.
Xiaomi Mi 10T & Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro Malaysia launch
Both the standard Mi 10T and Mi 10T Pro is powered by a flagship Snapdragon 865 chipset, an upgrade from the previous Mi 9T series, where the standard variant was a mid-range device.
Between the two newly launched smartphones, they differ in terms of the main cameras; 64MP for the Mi 10T and 108MP for the Mi 10T Pro. Another thing that sets them apart is the storage, where you’ll get a a bigger 256GB storage on the Pro version while the standard Mi 10T has 128GB internal storage.

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Xiaomi Mi 10T Specs
Snapdragon 865, octa-core up to 2.84GHz, 7nm8GB LPDDR5 RAM128GB UFS 3.1 storage6.67″ FHD+ LCD display, 144Hz refresh rate64MP f/1.9, PDAF + 13MP f/2.4 ultra-wide + 5MP macro camera20MP f/2.2 selfie camera5000mAh battery, 33W fast chargingRM1,699
Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro Specs
Snapdragon 865, octa-core up to 2.84GHz, 7nm8GB LPDDR5 RAM256GB UFS 3.1 storage6.67″ FHD+ LCD display, 144Hz refresh rate108MP f/1.69, OIS + 13MP f/2.4 ultra-wide + 5MP macro camera20MP f/2.2 selfie camera5000mAh battery, 33W fast chargingRM1,999

They are offering a free 6-months of Netflix subscription when you purchase the Mi 10T series. Not only that, from the 9th till 11th of October 2020, they will also be offering you a free Mi LED TV 4S 55″ (450 units), and Mi True Wireless Earphones 2 Basic (3000 units) for customers who buy at selected Mi Stores.

Find out what we have to say about the the Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro at our review right here.
Pokdepinion: Flagship killer? #BaikBeliMi10T? Well it definitely looks that way.
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ASUS Zenfone 6 To Be Revealed On May 16

ASUS has let known to the public that they are planning on introducing their latest smartphone, the Zenfone 6 at Valencia on the 16th of May 2019. The news was revealed as they’ve uploaded a teaser video regarding the device.

Through the video, we can see the history for the Zenfone series. We could possibly see something new from ASUS, in terms of feature, as the phone seems like it doesn’t come with a notch or a visible selfie camera.
In that sense, we might possibly see a slider mechanism for the Zenfone 6, or it could even come with a pop up camera. The unveiling of the Zenfone 6 isn’t far off from now, so we will probably learn more nearer to May 16th. Rest assured that we will update you on the device as more details come out. Until then, watch this space.

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Pokdepinion: Personally, I would rather have a slider on the new device. I wonder on what specifications will it be fitted in with. The biggest question is, will it be the next flagship killer?
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Google’s Pixel 7a Has Its Entirety Leaked In The Wild

This is far from the first time Google’s smartphone has gone into places it shouldn’t be.

In keeping what looks like an odd tradition of preemptive “launches”, Google’s upcoming Pixel 7a is publicized by Vietnam’s Zing News before Google managed to track down the device in question and locks it remotely.

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This developer version of the Pixel 7a is said to feature a 6.1-inch display with a 90Hz refresh rate, 8GB of LPDDR5 RAM, 128GB of storage, and a dual 12MP camera system with both wide and ultra-wide lenses. The device reportedly has a metal frame and glass on other parts of the device. It also has a single SIM card slot, with the possibility of eSIM support being added.

Expect this phone to be officially revealed in the upcoming Google I/O keynote on May 10, given the track record of Pixel devices revealed from there in the past.
Source: Droid Life | The Verge
Pokdepinion: Google’s NDA clearly doesn’t work great, does it?
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Cyberjaya and Putrajaya to Become 5G Network Testbed for Malaysia

Cyberjaya and Putrajaya to be 5G testbed areas – @GobindSinghDeo pic.twitter.com/YJqPe7toWC
— BERNAMA (@bernamadotcom) October 9, 2018

It looks like Malaysia will be seeing 5G Network earlier than anticipated. The Minister of Communications and Multimedia, Gobind Singh Deo, has announced that both Putrajaya and Cyberjaya will become a testbed for 5G Network in Malaysia.
It’s no surprise that Cyberjaya will be one of the earliest places to get 5G Network, even if it is just for testing purposes, in Malaysia as that place is also known to have one of the earliest high speed internet access in the country.

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This 5G Network is expected to utilize low frequency bands and give speeds that are noticeably faster than 4G LTE, which is becoming more and more common in today’s world. At its peak, it is expected to be able to reach speeds up to 20GBs per second whereas 4G LTE will see it peak at 1GB per second. But of course, the consistent speed will depend solely on the network provider.
At the moment, not much is known yet about this move except for the fact that it is expected to begin soon. With that in mind, we expect to hear more about this sooner rather than later. If you’re one of the people living in either Putrajaya or Cyberjaya, you definitely want to keep your eyes and ears peeled.
Pokdepinion: Well, I certainly didn’t see this coming, not so soon at least. Sure, it’s just for testing but it’s still great to see. I wonder how long it will take for it to become commercially available nationwide.
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Samsung to license AMD Radeon IP for their in-house Exynos GPUs

Qualcomm’s Adreno graphics was initially based on IP from ATI’s mobile graphics division. And just see how big of a lead they have over any other flagship smartphone chipset in the industry, especially when it comes to GPU performance. Now, Qualcomm may see competition rise from Samsung, who is now partnering with AMD to design their own in-house GPUs based on AMD’s RDNA graphics architecture.

While not much is known about AMD’s RDNA architecture, what we do know is that AMD claims it to be a lot more efficient than previous generations. It seems like AMD wasn’t fudging the numbers, as Samsung’s commitment to integrate the latest AMD graphics architecture would mean that AMD has made significant progress in terms of efficiency. Under this partnership, AMD will license custom graphics IP based on the RDNA graphics architecture to Samsung for use in mobile devices and other products that complement AMD product offerings.

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Dr. Lisa Su, AMD president and CEO, sees it as a win as this partnership with Samsung will mean that AMD Radeon graphics will be in almost every industry where GPUs are relevant. We look forward to seeing what RDNA can bring to smartphones. While we probably won’t see AMD RDNA graphics architecture in the upcoming Galaxy Note10, the Samsung Galaxy S11 might very well feature Samsung’s first in-house GPU design.
Pokdepinion: An interesting turn of events… Perhaps Samsung also wants to try to have an alternative ready in case ARM tries to cut them off like they did HUAWEI?
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Save Money When You Go Overseas With Celcom’s XPax – Internet Pass For Only RM1!

Now you can travel overseas and still be connected with your family and friends back home with Celcom’s XPax 1-Day Basic Internet Pass for just RM1.
Celcom XPax 1-Day Basic Internet Pass
As you can see, you’ll be able to enjoy all day Basic Internet while being abroad continuously and still stay connected through social chats.
XPax has made this offer available to customers who travel to these nine Asean countries which includes Singapore, Indonesia, Brunei, Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Vietnam, Thailand, and the Philippines. The 1-Day Basic Internet pass will only cost you RM1, where it offers you Basic Internet Speed for text based messages for Whatsapp, WeChat, Facebook Messenger, and other other social media messaging apps.

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Customers from XPax can subscribe to this plan by sending <BASIC ROAM> to 28882 or dial *118#, or even subscribe it through the XPax App.
In addition, you can opt for their 1-Day Social Roam Pass while being abroad.

For those who want more than just online messaging, you can choose their 1-Day Social Roam Pass at RM10. It will get you 1GB of social media access (Whatsapp, Twitter, and WeChat + 50MB HI-SPEED Internet Quota) in 10 countries such as India, Japan, Taiwan, and many more.
If you’re visiting a country that out of those regions, there’s the 1-Day Internet Pass which is priced at RM38 per day. It lets you have 500MB data quota in more than 160 countries around the world.
For more information on XPax, you can click the link right here.
Pokdepinion: Well saving money hasn’t been much more easier while being abroad. If I were to go travelling, I wouldn’t focus on my phone. I would enjoy the trip. For emergency purposes, having data for messaging is certainly welcomed, in case there’s an emergency. Remember to get your internet plan ready when you’re planning on a trip overseas!
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Another AMD A620 Motherboard Surfaced, This Time With Sub-$100 Listing Prices

Should the price turn out to be accurate, it should sit on the same price bracket occupied by current budget motherboards.

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Previously the ASRock A620 motherboard has appeared in the wild, but it didn’t take long before another AMD A620 motherboard has appeared in other parts of the Internet. This time, Slovakian and Polish retailers has listed (without images) with an MSI PRO A620M-E motherboard, priced at 87.55 EUR and 440.98 PLN respectively (after their respective 20% and 23% VAT).
The motherboard in question comes with Micro-ATX form factor which is common in budget motherboards, aside from that only HDMI and VGA support are mentioned in both listings. Despite the ‘LGA 1700’ name from the Polish listing, it’s incorrect for obvious reasons – placeholder listings like this often come with errors in names so it’s not too surprising to see it here.
Since other parts of the world, including Malaysia, do not apply such heavy taxes on electronic products, a before-tax pricing of 73 EUR is converted to ~RM350 here – which is fairly cheap all things considered (even assuming the pricing after local taxes in Malaysia). Rumors are circulating in Korean forums DCinside claiming these budget motherboards should go on sale as soon as next week, with support for CPUs up to 100W and contains no PCIe 5.0 support.
On the other hand, GIGABYTE has also been spotted with a few new entries of A620 motherboards in EEC filing:

Gigabyte A620M GAMING X AX
Gigabyte A620M GAMING X
Gigabyte A620M C

Source: Videocardz | @momomo_us
Pokdepinion: I guess AMD wants to surprise-launch these motherboards at this rate?
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LEGO The Hobbit Is Also Free for PC Gamers – Get It Before It’s Too Late

LEGO The Hobbit Is Also Free for PC Gamers

It truly is a wonderful holiday season. We just got Full Throttle Remastered for free for PC gamers and now, we have yet another game that will certainly appease the inner geek in you.
LEGO The Hobbit is now also offered for free. The game is an action adventure LEGO adaptation of The Hobbit by the folks over at Warner Bros. Relive the epic moments in the story through the game, retold to give one of the most entertaining experiences around.
Here’s a synopsis of the game, courtesy of Steam:

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Reclaim the Lost Kingdom brick by brick! Join Bilbo Baggins, Gandalf, Thorin and his company of Dwarves in an epic adventure across Middle-earth to recapture the Lonely Mountain in the most expansive LEGO game to date.

Battle ravenous Trolls, dangerous Orcs and many more!
Combine the Dwarves’ unique abilities to solve puzzles – often with hilarious results!
Explore iconic locations in Middle-earth, from the Shire to Goblin-town and beyond.

To claim the game, all you have to do is head on over to Humble Bundle, log in to your account (or create a new one if you don’t have an account yet), and then just proceed to claim the game. You may be asked to subscribed to a newsletter but don’t worry about it. You can cancel the newsletter anytime after claiming the game so don’t hesitate on that.
For an easier time, you can head straight to the Humble Bundle page to claim LEGO The Hobbit for free by clicking right here.
At the time of this writing, there is still one day and 23 hours left to claim the game for free. This means that LEGO The Hobbit will be available for free until 2AM GMT+8 timezone on 16th December 2018.
Go and claim before it’s too late.
In case you missed it, Full Throttle Remastered is also available for free and ends around the same time as this. Click right here if you want to claim that game as well.
Pokdepinion: I’m not sure whether to call it a Christmas miracle or not but it sure is a good time to be around with all these free games to enjoy.
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Celcom Game Hero “Endless Trials” Champion Crowned – RM100,000 Grand Prize

The latest Celcom Game Hero has concluded, and they have finally crowned their new Endless Trials champion who will be walking away with RM100,000 prize.
Celcom Game Hero “Endless Trials” Champion Crowned

The folks over at Celcom has concluded their Celcom Game Hero “Endless Trials” tournament. Walking away with the RM100,000 cash prize and is the grand prize winner is 31-year old Muhammad Nazir Basri from Klang, Selangor. He has mastered multiple levels of Endless Trials and had a high score of 6290 during the one-hour live showdown.

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In 2nd place, we have 29-year old Mohd Farhan Hassin from Kota Bharu, Kelantan with a very close 6245 score. He will be walking away with RM60,000 cash prize. And in 3rd place receiving a cash prize of RM40,000 is 27-year old Mohd Sabree Junyul with only 10 points away from 2nd place, at 6235 points. The top 3 contenders clearly showed a good fight with how close their scores were.
The top 9 players in the Celcom Game Hero “Endless Trials” tournament walked with cash prizes as well, with 4th to 6th place receiving RM10,000, and 7th to 9th place receiving RM5,000.
For those of you who weren’t aware, these finalists took their shot in battling out each trial and landing themselves in the scoreboard for their chance at the grand prize. This tournament took place over the course of 4 months.
If you weren’t a winner, do not fret as you still have a chance. There is still the Celcom Game Hero “Knight Clash” tournament which you can still participate. If you’re interested, click right here to find out more.
Pokdepinion: Well, I certainly wasn’t expecting a lot of money up for grabs. Umm, brb, gonna go practice some mobile games.
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Xiaomi Mi Mix 4 Reportedly To Feature Snapdragon 855+ And 108MP Camera

Xiaomi will be hosting a special event this coming 24th of September 2019, where they will reveal their latest smartphone, the Mi Mix 4. We can also expect them to introduce the Mi 9 Pro as well as the new MIUI 11.

While both are 5G devices and comes with the same Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+ chipset, the highlight would be at the Mi Mix 4. What’s so special about the smartphone? Well it is reported that the Mi Mix 4 feature a whopping 108MP Samsung ISOCELL Bright HMX main sensor, alongside a telephoto and wide-angle lens. There’s also the speculation that instead of being called Mi Mix 4, it could be called the Mi Mix Alpha, but no concrete details on it yet.

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Other than that, we could possibly see the Mi Mix 4 to be fitted with 12GB RAM that’s mated with up to 1TB of internal storage, a massive upgrade from their previous devices. As for the device’s battery, it’s touted to have a 4500mAh battery under the hood which combines with a 40W fast charger. It comes with a pop-up camera and the display features a 90Hz refresh rate.
Pokdepinion: Xiaomi’s Mi Mix series have down the years been the lineup that sees them explore in terms of design. From a selfie camera at the bottom to a slider mechanism. It will be interesting to see how much they’ll price it and if it does indeed end up here in Malaysia.
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Lenovo Launches ‘See the Big Picture’ Photography Contest For Asia Pacific

Lenovo, in collaboration with AMD and Microsoft, has announced an Asia Pacific photography contest, inviting all photographers – amateur, enthusiastic, hobbyist, or professional – to demonstrate their creativity and uniqueness. The ad, named “See the Big Picture,” urges everyone to enjoy the happy moments in an otherwise challenging year.
Join Lenovo’s ‘See the Big Picture’ photography contest and win USD5,000!

Contestants in Malaysia are asked to submit original images that depict these positive occurrences between now and February 20, 2022. Prizes include a cash award of up to USD5000 (RM20,915), one of Lenovo’s premium range of computers, such as the Yoga Slim 7 Carbon OLED, and Adobe Creative Cloud photography subscriptions.

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To enter Lenovo’s ‘See the Big Picture’ photography contest, just follow the steps below:

Submit your photos via the campaign website
Photos submitted must be in either square, portrait, or landscape format, with a maximum file size of 20MB
Photos submitted must include a title and short synopsis explaining the thinking behind the photo
Submissions will be judged based on their creativity, originality, and composition

For more information on the ‘See the Big Picture’ photography contest, head over to the website here.
Pokdepinion: Now this is a contest I wouldn’t mind trying out. I’m not that great at photography but I do like snapping a few shots here and there.
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PlayStation Has Bought Over Housemarque – Bluepoint Games May Be Next

Housemarque is best known for their recent PS5-exclusive hit title, Returnal. Unsurprisingly, it has been officially confirmed that Sony Interactive Entertainment has officially acquired them, and Bluepoint Games may just be next in line.
PlayStation Has Bought Over Housemarque

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While it has been speculated for a while now, it can finally be official as it was confirmed on an official blog post that the company has acquired Housemarque. This is the same development studio behind games like Super Stardust HD, Resogun, Nex Machina, and Returnal. Now as part of PlayStation Studios, Housemarque will be able to create more games with even bigger scales down the road.
Given the news, many people are excited to see what will come next from the newly-acquired studio. Unfortunately at this time, nothing can be confirmed and it might be a while before we can see anything new from them since Returnal for PS5 is still a relatively fresh title.

..so apparently PS Japan uploaded the wrong image with their first tweet on Housemarque’s acquisition, and it actually mentions a Bluepoint acquisition pic.twitter.com/yQBHtLbG5c
— Nibel (@Nibellion) June 29, 2021

To celebrate the occasion, the company’s official Twitter account tweeted out the announcement. However, the initial tweet about it had an interesting mistake and was soon deleted. Eagle-eyed Twitter users managed to get a screenshot before it was taken down, and it listed Bluepoint Games instead of Housemarque.
It’s perfectly understandable to accidentally embed the wrong picture from time to time but given that they would need to take the time to edit such a picture to begin with, this could be a sign of Bluepoint Games being acquired as well. Though it would be interesting if this was a “big brain play” by the company to get people talking about it prior to an official announcement being made.
For those of you who aren’t aware, Bluepoint Games is the studio behind the remakes for Demon’s Souls and Shadow of the Colossus. If an acquisition does happen, they could have the necessary budget to create their own game instead. For now, we will just have to wait and see.
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You Can Win A Brand New OPPO F11 Pro Just By Watching The Live Stream Event

Set to be unveiled in Malaysia tomorrow, you can get your hands on the brand new OPPO F11 Pro just by simply watching the live stream of the phone’s launch. The stream will be hosted in their official Facebook page and Youtube channel.

Those who watch and share the live stream of the OPPO F11 Pro launch tomorrow will have the opportunity to not only have the chance to win the phone but also get to see the brand’s ambassadors, Fattah Amin and Eric Chou themselves on the stream.

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Here are the simple steps to win the OPPO F11 Pro:

Watch the live stream of the launch tomorrow (19th March 2019) at 7:40pm on OPPO Malaysia’s official Facebook page or Youtube channel
Share the link on your Facebook profile along with the hashtag #OPPOF11ProBrilliantPortraitinLowLight
Ensure to set the post to public

The winner will be chosen randomly by OPPO after the live stream ends. Be sure to tune in for a chance to win the device tomorrow. You can click on the link here to find out more on the OPPO F11 Pro.
Pokdepinion: If you are free tomorrow night, why not tune in to the stream and join in the giveaway. Who knows, you might just win yourself a brand new OPPO F11 Pro!
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Kirin 810 has higher AI performance than the Kirin 980 and Snapdragon 855

The Kirin 810 which is powering the HUAWEI nova 5 is apparently the fastest AI chipset to grace the earth. According to AI Benchmark 3, which tests the AI performance of smartphones, sees the Kirin 810 take the top spot, ahead of flagship offerings from Qualcomm, Mediatek and even HUAWEI themselves.

Given HUAWEI’s focus on AI, the Kirin 810’s chart-topping results isn’t all that surprising. The surprising fact is that it bests the “flagship” Kirin 980. The Kirin 980 is due for a successor as the HUAWEI Mate 30 looms around the corner, but still, for a mid-range chipset to delvier this much performance in AI is pretty impressive. The NPU here is reportedly based on the HUAWEI’s very own DaVinci architecture, which does seem very promising at this point.

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In addition to AI performance, the Kirin 810 also proved its mettle in Antutu. It scored a whopping 237 437 points, placing it well ahead of even the Snapdragon 730. This is also the first time I have seen a Kirin chipset best a Snapdragon chipset in the same range, with 26% higher GPU scores on the Kirin 810 versus the Snapdragon 730.
Here are the full-specs of the Kirin 810:
Kirin 810 Specs

2 x Cortex-A76 @ 2.27 GHz + 6 x Cortex-A55 @ 1.88 GHz
Mali G52 MP6 @ 820 MHz GPU
DaVinci NPU
TSMC’s 7nm FinFET

The new chipset is a huge upgrade over the Kirin 710, and I believe it won’t be replacing the latter. Instead, it will sit in a higher tier above the Kirin 710, but below the Kirin 980. Something to go directly against the new Snapdragon 700-series. And from the looks of it, they are off to a good start.
Pokdepinion: I am suddenly quite interested in the usually boring HUAWEI nova lineup…
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New Dell and Alienware Products Launched in Malaysia; Gaming Rigs, Monitors, and Peripherals

At a launch event in Kuala Lumpur, a number of new Dell and Alienware products have been launched. This includes gaming rigs, monitors, and peripherals.

New Dell and Alienware Products Launched in Malaysia

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Today, Dell and Alienware have officially launched a number of new products; The Dell Inspiron 15 7000 Gaming laptop, Alienware Aurora Desktop, Alienware monitors, and 4 Alienware gaming peripherals. Let’s dive into each of them one by one.
Dell Inspiron 15 7000 Gaming Laptop

The Dell Inspiron 15 7000 gaming laptop utilized the new NVIDIA Max-Q design, and is powered by a 7th gen Intel Quad Core Cpu and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060. It has an anti-glare IPS wide-view Full HD display, dual fan system, Waves MaxxAudio Pro, 2×2 Wi-Fiantenna, and Smartbyte software to prioritize gaming and video content, which ensures a smooth experience even when downloading large files.
The Inspiron 15 7000 also boasts quick-charging capabilities, with it being able to go up to 80% battery charge in only 60 minutes. It also has Thunderbolt 3, which Dell mentioned will support the use of up to two 4K displays.
The Dell Inspiron 15 7000 gaming laptop will be retailing from RM3,899 (which is for the Core i5 model).

Alienware Aurora Desktop

Next up, we have the Alienware Aurora Desktop, which is powered by the 8th gen Intel Core CPU. It is Alienware’s smallest dual-graphics mid-tower desktop. It also features the customizable AlienFX lighting, which is compatible with over 150 games that are available today, such as Sid Meier’s Civilisation VI, Shadow Warrior 2, and Agents of Mayhem.
It’s made of premium materials including anodised aluminium, magnesium alloy with steel reinforcement, and a chassis which allows for easy, tool-less access for easy upgrading.
The new Alienware Aurora desktop will be retailing from RM4,999 and will be available starting 3rd November 2017.

Alienware 34-inch Curved Gaming Monitors

Available in either WQHD resolution (Model AW3418DW; 3440×1440) or WFHD resolution (Model AW3418HW; 2560×1080), these 120 Hz Alienware curved gaming monitors feature the iconic Alienware design with customizable AlienFX lighting. It has ultra-thin bezels, and has support for NVIDIA G-SYNC for a smooth, tear-free gaming experience.
The model AW3418DW will be retailing for RM5,599 whereas the model AW3418HW will be retailing for RM5,079.

Alienware 25-inch Gaming Monitors

Not to take the shine away from the curved gaming monitors, this one comes with either NVIDIA G-SYNC (AW2518H) or AMD FreeSync (AW2518HF). It offers fast, responsive gameplay with little to not input lag with an rapid 1ms panel response time and native 240 Hz refresh rate. It has 3 preset display modes, full adjustability, single-diecast stand legs, and makes for a seamless panoramic view in a multi-monitor setup thanks to its ultra-thin bezels.
The model AW2518H will be retailing for RM2,699 whereas the model AW2518HF will be retailing for RM2,199.

Alienware Pro Gaming Keyboard (AW768)

The Alienware Pro Gaming mechanical keyboard has a dedicated volume roller, 13 zone-based RGB AlienFX illumination, on-board memory for assigning key stroke combinations, and an optional palm rest if you ever need it.
The Alienware Pro Gaming mechanical keyboard will be retailing for RM569.

Alienware Advanced Gaming Keyboard (AW568)

The Alienware Advanced Gaming Keyboard on the other hand utilizes mechanical keys (brown switches), for a more enjoyable typing and gaming experience. It has 5 dedicated macro keys to give gamers an edge in their gameplay, and allows for further personalization via the Alienware Control Center software. This also has an optional palm rest if you need it
The Alienware Advanced Gaming mechanical keyboard will be retailing for RM369.

Alienware Elite Gaming Mouse (AW958)

The Alienware Elite Gaming mouse is targetted to MMO players mostly. It has swappable grips, up to 13 programmable buttons, and up to 5 stops for adjusting the DPI.
The Alienware Elite Gaming mouse will be retailing for RM429.

Alienware Advanced Gaming Mouse (AW558)

The Alienware Advanced Gaming mouse on the other hand is said to be the more comfortable option. It offers multiple configurations with on-the-fly DPI switch, and 9 unique buttons for in-game customization.
The Alienware Advanced Gaming mouse will be retailing for RM229.

Pokdepinion: Pardon me as I catch my breath as there is a lot of products being launched here. All of them are beautiful, that’s for sure. We’d definitely love to get more hands-on with the Aurora desktop and the Inspiron 15 7000 to get a better understanding of their capabilities. Only time will tell.
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12th Gen Intel Alder Lake Efficient and Performance Cores Detailed — huge architectural advancements!

Intel is slated to bring their first performance hybrid architecture to the market with the 12th Gen Intel Alder Lake processors, which is definitely going to be an interesting transition for the x86 CPU industry. In today’s Intel Architecture Day, Intel shared more details about the two architectures that will make up the hybrid architecture in Intel Alder Lake: Gracemont and Golden Cove.
Performance-core and Efficient-core
Intel wants to simplify the naming convention, so we will have what was previously known as Gracemont is now referred to as Efficient-core, while Golden Cove will be simply called Performance-core.
Efficient-core

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Intel claims to have made huge progress in making the Efficient-core, well, more efficient. This is Intel’s most efficient x86 microarchitecture, and is designed to hit not only efficiency targets, but also an aggressive silicon area target, allowing Intel to cram more of them to scale up for multicore workloads. On top of scaling in terms of parallelism, the Efficient-core also touts a wide frequency range, letting the cores run at higher frequencies to handle more demanding workloads, or run at low clocks and thus low voltages to cut down on power consumption.

Compared to a Skylake core, Intel’s most successful and longest-lived core architecture, the Efficient-core is capable of 40% more performance at the same power consumption, or the same performance while consuming less than 40% of the power. This translate to the Efficient-core being 2.5X more efficient than Skylake. For throughput, four Efficient-cores can offer 80% more performance while still consuming less power than two Skylake cores with HyperThreading enabled, or deliver the same performance while consuming 80% less power. That’s an insane 5X better efficiency!
Performance-core

As you might have deduced from the name, the Performance-core is designed with a focus on speed, low latency and single-threaded performance. Intel doesn’t make claims for the efficiency of these cores, as they are after all developed to be Intel’s fastest CPU core yet. Intel pegs the overall improvement at around 19% across a wide range of workloads versus the Cypress Cove cores that’s featured in 11th Gen Intel Core desktop processors.

Intel achieved this by going wider with six decoders, eight-wide micro-op cache, six-wide allocation and 12 execution ports. This is a significant increase from the four decoders, six-wide micro-op cache and five-wide allocation and 10 execution ports. It is also “deeper” with bigger registers and a 512-entry re-order buffer. Last but not least, the Performance-core is smarter with improved branch prediction accuracy, lower effective L1 latency and full write predictive bandwidth optimizations in L2.
Intel Thread Director – sending the right jobs to the right cores

The mix of Efficient-cores and Performance-cores can be quite difficult to fully take advantage of without a proper scheduler, and that’s what the Intel Thread Director is here to do. The Intel Thread Director provides low-level telemetry of the state of the core and the instruction mix of the thread, and helps the OS decide which core to use for the task at hand. It is designed to be dynamic and adaptive, adjusting the scheduling decisions to the real-time compute needs. Intel Thread Director is optimized to work with Windows 11, in collaboration with Microsoft.
With the extended PowerThrottling API in Windows 11, developers can specify quality-of-life attributes for their threads. The new EcoQoS classification lets the thread inform the scheduler that it prefers power efficiency over performance. The OS will then assign the thread to the Efficient-cores, and thus lowering the power consumption of your system.
12th Gen Alder Lake SoC – scalable hybrid design

You will get to experience the Performance-core, Efficient-core and Intel Thread Director in Intel’s 12th Gen client architecture, Alder Lake. We will finally see Intel return to one main architecture that encompasses their offerings to power everything from ultraportable laptops to high-performance desktops. As you would expect, the hybrid architecture allows Intel to scale the performance and power characteristics to meet various demands, and thus we will see Alder Lake with three key design points:

A two-chip, socketed desktop with leadership performance, power efficiency, memory and I/O
A mobile BGA package with imaging, larger Xe graphics and Thunderbolt 4
A thin, lower-power, high-density package with optimized I/O and power delivery

To achieve this high level of scalability, Intel developed three independent fabrics. That would be the compute fabric that connects the cores and graphics to the last-level cache at up to 1000GBps. Then we have the I/O fabric that connects to the various types of I/O and internal devices, that runs at 64GBps. Last but not least, the memory fabric delivers up to 204GBps. All of these are designed to respond dynamically to load, allowing Alder Lake to meet the aforementioned targets of performance and efficiency.

As previously revealed, 12th Gen Intel Alder Lake will be manufactured on the Intel 7 node, which was previously known as 10nm Enhanced SuperFin.
Alder Lake is definitely the big change that Intel needs to revitalize the x86 CPU industry. While we have gotten used to more cores, more IPC year after year, the trend is going to run out pretty soon. The hybrid core architecture opens up more avenue for improvement in both performance and efficiency, which is very important especially in the laptop segment. Now, let’s wait for it to launch so we can see if it is actually all that Intel has talked it up to be.
You can also read about Intel Arc Alchemist here, which Intel shared more about during the same Intel Architecture Day 2021 event.
Pokdepinion: I am still not really convinced on how those Efficient-cores will improve things in desktop processors, but can definitely understand how they will help in laptops in terms of battery life!
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Apple iPhone SE 2 May Be Coming Very Soon

It appears that the Apple iPhone SE 2 may indeed be real and coming in the near future. Details stem from analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, who shared some of the device’s specifications and that it will be coming sometime in Q1 2020.
According to Ming-Chi Kuo, the Apple iPhone SE 2 will have a 4.7-inch display and powered by the same A13 Bionic chip that powers the new iPhone 11 series. It will also have 3GB LPDDR4X RAM and storage options of 64GB and 128GB. As for colour options, it’s expected to come in Space Gray, Silver, and Red.
While the Apple iPhone SE 2 will be a proper successor to the original SE, it will be more akin to the iPhone 8 in terms of design. It will also be a substantial upgrade over the original SE in other areas as well. Interestingly, Touch ID will be used for biometric authentication but 3D Touch will not be available here.

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As for prices, it’s expected to start at USD $399 for the base model 64GB version, while the 128GB option could either be USD $449 or $499. If any of these details are to be believed, then we shall look forward to Q1 2020 for its impending release. We’ll be reporting more about this as soon as information becomes available.
Source: 9to5Mac
Pokdepinion: I don’t personally fancy the SE design given how small it is. My hands are rather big so it’s not exactly usable for me but I can see why many people would love it.
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Tekken 7 Review: A Great Fighting Game with One Major LIE

The King of Iron Fist tournament is back! A surprisingly entertaining fighting game with one big lie. Check out our full review of Tekken 7.
The King of Iron Fist is a title that is familiar with most gamers. It can only be won by defeating numerous enemies in a fighting game series and that is the Tekken franchise. After being in limited arcade machines in Japan since 2015, Bandai Namco is finally bringing it to the home console. Is it worth getting a copy and diving into the supposed final chapter of the Mishima clan saga? That’s what we’re going to find out right now.
Tekken 7 Synopsis

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The game’s story takes place right after the events of Tekken 6, where Jin Kazama has successfully taken down primary antagonist Azazel and has gone missing. Heihachi Mishima plans on having people boycott his rival organization, G Corporation, by exposing the CEO’s deepest, darkest secret that shouldn’t be made public.
He makes a deal with Claudio Serafino of the Sirius Marksmen organization to help expose G Corporation CEO Kazuya Mishima’s secret to the world. This will turn public opinion to Heihachi’s own Mishima Zaibatsu. However, Claudio senses that there is an unknown individual with “devil-ish” powers in the land that is unrelated to the Mishima bloodline.
This unknown individual turns out to be Street Fighter’s own Akuma. He claims to represent Heihachi’s late wife, Kazumi Mishima, with one specific promise; to take down both Heihachi and Kazuya Mishima. And thus, another war is taking place and the lands have become even more chaotic than before. What will happen to the Mishima bloodline now that a new destructive force has joined the fray?
Gameplay

The number of things you can do with Tekken 7 can be considered both a little and a lot depending on your perspective. You have the Offline Mode, which consists of a Practice Mode, Treasure Battle, Versus Mode, and an Arcade Mode. Both Practice and Versus modes are self-explanatory, with the unique ones here being the Treasure Battle and Arcade Mode.
In Treasure Battle, you will continuously fight enemies using any character of your choosing until you either lose or quit. With every win, you will earn in-game currency which can be used to unlock cosmetic items for characters such as skins and alternate outfit schemes. In Arcade Mode, you will fight a total of 5 enemies in 5 matches, 2 rounds each. There will be 3 normal enemies, a sub-boss, and the final boss, which may differ depending on the character you use.
While Treasure Battles are great for to play the game endlessly, the Arcade Mode is too short. In the past, you’d have at least 7 matches but they’ve shortened it to an amount that would be more suitable if this was a PS Vita game instead. The A.I. opponents aren’t exactly difficult but can get cheap with their combos when played with harder difficulty settings, which can keep things intense for most gamers.

The Online Mode on the other hand is split into ranking matches, quick battles and lobbies. Lobbies and the invitation system work very well, with stable connections making the experience easier, but the game continues to frustrate, particularly in 1v1 lobbies. There is no simple re-match option, kicking you back to the lobby whenever you want to fight again, causing minutes of waiting time between matches. You can also run online tournaments for you and your friends to enjoy, which is a straightforward affair.

Tekken 7 Combat System

The Tekken series has their own distinct fighting mechanics. The buttons you need to be aware of is that there are 2 punch buttons, 2 kick buttons, the combination of those attack button will yield different attacks, and combining them with the directional buttons will also yield different attacks.
If you manage to pull off a chain, you have a hope of juggling them from one end to the other and punish them endlessly. Each character have their own movesets so it will take a bit of time to learn but with the exception of Akuma, most characters aren’t too different from each other.

Then you have your Rage Arts and Rage Drives. The easiest way to understand this is that one is a desperation/super move that deals a huge amount of damage while the other is quick, powerful hit that will enable you to continue to a combo to dish out a whole lot of damage. These are here as a comeback mechanic, so even if you’re badly losing, you still have a chance to win. You can also utilize this as a way to end the match in a more flashy way.
Tekken 7’s combat system feels familiar, like the usual Tekken formula, but feels a lot more refined. Especially when the slow-mo cam is triggered as 2 hits are about to collide at the same time, it feels so much better than ever before without letting go of what Tekken is known for. As far as the combat mechanics go, Tekken 7 is pretty solid.

And finally, we have the Story Mode.

Story Mode

If you’re expecting a game with a good and lengthy narrative, you are about to be disappointed here. Tekken7’s Story Mode focuses on the Mishima Clan’s struggle. This is supposed to mark the end of the Mishima saga, with the key here being Heihachi Mishima, Kazumi Mishima, Kazuya Mishima, Jin Kazama, and in a surprising turn of events, Street Fighter’s Akuma.
While I don’t want to spoil the game’s storyline, this is what I can tell you. It takes less than 2 hours to complete the storyline, maybe even an hour if you’re good with fighting games, and it’s not even close to being the end of Mishima saga. The game explains why Akuma is brought to Tekken 7, and there is a certain “matter” that ended by the conclusion of the game but with a cliffhanger ending, we are expected to see a continuation of the Mishima saga in another installment.

I expected that they would truly end the saga but it feels like I’ve been lied to. If anything, this is merely the beginning of the end of the saga, and it might not be a direction that fans would be pleased about. While the game’s main Story Mode is short, there are character-specific episode quests that you can go through. This effectively pads up the storyline content of the game and enables players to know what each character of the game is up during this timeline.
Characters and Customizations

Tekken 7 has a decent roster of playable characters, with 36 characters total (37 if you pre-ordered the game). All of the characters are available from the get-go, so there is no need for you to unlock anyone. To me, I see this as a missed opportunity as unlocking characters like the fighting games of yesteryear will keep people hooked to the game and encourage people to try out and master a variety of characters.

While there will be 2 additional characters for the game via DLC, it simply can’t beat the joy of unlocking them through sheer hard work of playing through the game. As far as customizations are concerned, it’s a great way to personalize your favourite characters to appear the way you like them; from wearing silly items to making them look even more serious than before. However, these are just cosmetic items and nothing more, which makes it feel like you can just skip through it if you don’t mind the default looks.
Conclusion

As a fighting game, Tekken 7 is an enjoyable game that I can recommend people that enjoy the genre. The key here is you must be willing to play with other people if you truly want to enjoy the game, as that’s where the bulk of the gameplay is going to be. If you are the type who enjoys playing games solo, it would be better if you avoided this and go for a game like Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy or Valkyria Revolution this month.
Not that it’s a bad game. It’s just not a game that would suit everyone, especially since it’s lacking in narrative content but is worth the money if you enjoy competitive gaming. Overall, I’d award Tekken 7 with our Silver Pokdeward!

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Samsung debuts new design language with the Galaxy A51 and Galaxy A71

Samsung has just announced the new Samsung Galaxy A51 and Samsung Galaxy A71, spearheading the Galaxy A (2020) series. And yes, the design does seem pretty similar to what the Samsung Galaxy S11 is rumored to feature, i.e. huge rectangular camera hump.
HONOR launched the HONOR V30 earlier with a similar design, although Samsung arguably makes better use of the space with a quad-camera setup arranged in a L-shape for both the Galaxy A51 and Galaxy A71.

Samsung equipped the Samsung Galaxy A51 with a 48MP f/2.0 primary camera, and the Galaxy A71 with a 64MP f/1.8 one, but aside from that, they share a similar camera setup. You get the same 5MP f/2.4 macro camera, same 12MP f/2.2 ultra-wide angle shooter and the same 5MP f/2.2 depth sensor on the both of them. Don’t ask me why the depth sensor sports a wider aperture than the macro camera. Oh and both of them have a 32MP selfie camera.

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For some reason, Samsung seems to like the centered punch-hole design they first used for the Galaxy Note10 series. It’s back here again on both the Galaxy A71 and Galaxy A51. The Galaxy A71 sees a larger 6.7″ FHD+ Super AMOLED panel, while the Galaxy A51 packs a smaller 6.5″ FHD+ display.
Galaxy A51 and Galaxy A71 Specs
Galaxy A51Galaxy A71ChipsetExynos 9611, octa-core up to 2.3 GHz, 10nm FinFET Snapdragon 730, octa-core up to 2.2 GHz, 10nm FinFET RAM6GB6GBStorage128GB (expandable via microSD)128GB (expandable via microSD) Display6.5″ FHD+ Super AMOLED, Infinity-O6.7″ FHD+ Super AMOLED, Infinity-OCameras48MP f/2.0 + 12MP f/2.2 ultra-wide + 5MP f/2.4 macro + 5MP f/2.2 depth sensor32MP selfie camera64MP f/1.8 + 12MP f/2.2 ultra-wide + 5MP f/2.4 macro + 5MP f/2.2 depth sensor32MP selfie cameraBattery4000 mAh, 15W fast charging4500 mAh, 25W Super Fast Charging

The Samsung Galaxy A51 is priced starting from VND 7 990 000 (~RM1432), while there isn’t any pricing information for the Galaxy A71 yet.
Pokdepinion: Chipset wise you won’t be getting an upgrade from the Galaxy A50s, but the quad-camera setup might be worth considering.
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HONOR 9A Review — Bigger Is Better?

Should you be on the lookout for an entry-level smartphone, then this could be something to consider. We’re taking a closer look at HONOR’s latest offering in this HONOR 9A review. Will it be worth your money and attention? Let’s take a look.
HONOR 9A Unboxing
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Inside the box, you will get the following items:
HONOR 9Amicro USB cableSIM ejectorPower brick
Appearance
HONOR 9A review
On the front of the HONOR 9A, it sports a Dewdrop notch display where the selfie camera is found. We see a bit of a chin situation going on down below.

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HONOR 9A review
At the bottom of the device is where you’ll find a 3.5mmm audio jack, a microphone hole, a micro USB port, and the phone’s speaker.
HONOR 9A review
On the right side, you will find the volume rockers and power button. You’ll find the SIM tray residing in solitude on the opposite side.
HONOR 9A review
Over at the back, you can see that the unit we have with us is the Phantom Blue version of the HONOR 9A and it has a nice iridescent shade going. On the top left is where the triple camera setup lies, accompanied by a traditional fingerprint scanner beside it.
HONOR 9A Specifications
CPUHelio P22 Octa-core (4 x 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4 x 1.5 GHz Cortex-A53)GPUPowerVR GE8320RAM3GBDisplay6.3″ IPS (1600 x 720), Dewdrop displayStorage64GB eMMC 5.1CameraMain camera(s)13MP F/1.8 wide, 5MP f/2.2 ultra-wide, 2MP f/2.4 depthPDAF, HDR, Panorama, Pro modeFront camera8MP f/2.0BeautyOSMagic UI 3.1 based on Android 10ConnectivityWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n (2.4GHz)Bluetooth 5microUSB 2.0SIMTriple card slotBattery5000mAh10WDimensions159.1 x 74.1 x 9 mmWeight185 gIngress protectionN/A
HONOR 9A Performance
Before we begin our usual test involving several benchmarks, it’s worth mentioning that the device on our hands is a China unit and it is unable to run some of the tests that we usually do. Should it becomes available, we will update the review accordingly.
HONOR 9A review
This isn’t the first time that we’ve reviewed a smartphone that packs a MediaTek Helio P22 chip inside and to be honest, we weren’t expecting much of a performance. As you can see from 3DMark’s test, the HONOR 9A doesn’t seem to fare well. We’ve included several other HONOR devices to show how the phone compares to its siblings.
HONOR 9A battery consumption
Seeing how we couldn’t run PCMark where it included the battery test, we have to rely on our own battery usage for reference. I thought it would be a good day to game and I did so by playing long hours of Asphalt 9. Moreover, I watched quite a bit of YouTube videos. Since I was too busy gaming, my social media usage wasn’t as high as it normally would be. Considering the fact that by near the end of the day I still had 71% of juice left, I’m impressed with the efficiency.
In case you’re wondering how fast the smartphone can charge, we took the liberty to test out itself. With its 10W charger, I found out that you’ll gain 12% of battery life in a 30-minute period.
HONOR 9A User Experience
HONOR 9A review
Right off the bat, the HONOR 9A doesn’t look like your average entry-level smartphone. It looks nice and seemingly premium. In terms of grip, it’s pretty solid. I do however dislike fingerprints on my smartphone and the back here is a magnet of it. You could however solve this by putting on a phone case.
HONOR 9A UI
I always appreciate it if there’s Dark Mode, and thankfully there is on the device. The HONOR 9A uses MagicUI instead of EMUI. It’s rather ‘basic’ in a sense. I find that it wasn’t the smoothest of experience that I had. This could be down to the fact that it packs just 3GB of RAM. While you can run your device normally, just don’t expect to multi-task on it as much.
HONOR 9A camera UI
Similarly for the camera UI, it’s straightforward. There’s your standard photo modes except Night mode. To change to its wide angle camera, you simply have to tap the circle and choose the respective mode.

Overall the camera does an acceptable job in decent lighting but is the case with most entry-level smartphones, low-light shots isn’t the best. Unfortunately there’s no Night mode to help out with that. The front camera is actually ‘OK’ as I prefer them to capture details than to just smoothen everything. At the end of the day, the camera is good enough for your social media usage.
You can checkout the full-sized images right here.
HONOR 9A Verdict
HONOR 9A review
For its price tag of RM549, the HONOR 9A doesn’t really stand out. A basic chipset, camera and HD display places it solidly in the entry-level segment. It does have long battery life in its favor and it is also a pretty inexpensive entry point into the HMS ecosystem. If that’s what you are looking for, the HONOR 9A fits the bill just fine.
If you’re looking for more performance, you could checkout the HONOR 9X Lite, which was also released recently. It costs RM150 more but it’s a worthy option if you are seeking more power.
We would like to thank HONOR Malaysia for providing the HONOR 9A used in this review.
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Google’s AI Now Can Turn Text Prompts Into A Song, But Only In The Labs

In the latest episode of AI Generating Something – now they can create songs from what you ask, courtesy of Google’s AI. Not that you’d be able to use it…
Image: Google / Ars Technica
Google made an AI that can generate music from text prompts, similar to DALL-E for images or ChatGPT for texts and encyclopedic stuffs. This is largely a research though – fearing the potential risks and the Pandora’s box it may open, the company decided that it’s best for the AI to stay in the labs and not out in the wild.
The AI, named MusicLM, technically isn’t the first AI capable of generating the sounds from a piece of text – but it’s perhaps the first one that is capable of composing an entire song out of it. Trained on the dataset with 280,000 hours worth of music, the AI can generate songs that contains “significant complexity” as the creators puts it. Of course, some of the audio it generates does contains many artifacts, as with the nature of AI.

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While this sounds good on paper (pun not intended), the inherent how AI works is that it’ll take some reference of what its fed to generate the content as prompted. That poses ethical questions to the researchers, especially when it comes to the rather sensitive subject of copyright. An experiment conducted has yielded 1% of music generated are directly replicated from its trained dataset, while that doesn’t sound a whole lot, it’s perhaps a risk too much for its creators to take.
With the lawsuits among AI vs humans being the rage (most famous being artwork artists vs AI and their supporting platforms), it’ll be a million dollar question as to whether these AIs should be designed and even used.
Source: TechCrunch | Ars Technica
Pokdepinion: We should know by now some AIs really *shouldn’t* exist…
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