Razer Basilisk FPS Gaming Mouse review — is this truly the world’s most advanced FPS gaming mouse?

Introduction
Razer makes all kinds of gaming mice but the Razer Basilisk we have here is the first time they have made a mouse targeted at FPS gamers specifically. It is also Razer’s first second mouse with a clutch button for the FPS gamers who might want to turn down the DPI just as they are swinging in to make that perfect headshot. While I will most probably never land off any headshots with or without the clutch, let’s have a go at it.
Unboxing

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There aren’t really a lot of goodies that came along with the Razer Basilisk. The Razer Basilisk’s clutch is customizable, with a shorter clutch key and also a rubber stopper in case you aren’t interested in having an extra button. You get some basic documentation as well as two coveted Razer stickers.
Appearance

Razer seems to have finally gone back to the drawing board for the Razer Basilisk. The Razer Basilisk slopes steeply to the right side, with a scooped out left clicker. The scroll wheel is pretty standard affair for Razer, with stubbly rubber sandwiched between two clear strips. The two primary clickers are separate from the rest of the body, a design decision that usually translate to better responsiveness as you won’t have to rely on the shell to flex to actuate the switch under the button.

Here’s a closer look at the Razer Basilisk’s right side. Your thumb gets a pretty spacious resting area here. The grooves on the rubberized surface look perfect to collect dust and crumbs, but do stand to offer some extra grip. The clutch key will be right in front of your thumb when you hold it, while the two side buttons are situated above your thumb.

Over on the right we see more of the rubberized grooves. This side is decidedly more conventional for Razer, with a smoothly sloping edge. Would have been interesting to see a more sculpted place for my pinky to rest, but that could have been even more polarizing than the thumb rest.

Flipping the mouse over reveals Razer’s 5G Optical sensor, which they claim to be the most advanced optical sensor in the world. This is flanked by a profile switcher button, which allows the Razer Basilisk to switch between the 4 on-board profiles. A LED lights up in different colors to indicate the profile you are currently using. Closer to the front of the mouse is where you will find the dial to customize the scroll wheel’s resistance.

One thing that you might have noted is the absence of lots of translucent plastics. The Razer Chroma here on the Razer Basilisk is quite subtle, with only the scroll wheel and Razer emblem glowing in all 16.8 million colors of RGBae glory. The wheel and logo are very evenly lit, so good that even sufferers of OCD won’t be picking on it.
Specifications

Body material
Rubber side grips, plastic shell

Sensor
Razer 5G optical sensor (Pixart PMW3389)

DPI
Up to 16 000 DPI, in 50 DPI increments

Maximum speed
450 IPS

Maximum acceleration
50G

USB report rate
125/500/1000 Hz

Switch type
Razer Mechanical Mouse Switches co-designed and produced by Omron, rated for 50 million clicks

Microprocessor
N/A

Cable
2.1m, sleeved, dark nickel plated connector

Weight
107 g excluding cable

Included accessories
User guide, love letter from Min Liang Tan, 2 Razer emblem stickers

User Experience

Let’s take a look at what makes the Razer Basilisk unique first, before getting on to the more mainstream stuff. First and foremost, there is the clutch. It isn’t that unique if you consider that Corsair and Logitech have implemented it in their gaming mice for quite some time already, and more recently we see ASUS do it for the ROG Gladius II. While the idea isn’t unique, the implementation is. Instead of a simple button, Razer designed a lever of sorts for the Razer Basilisk. The clutch is lighter to actuate than most buttons, making it all the better to clutch games with by instantly lowering your DPI for extra precision. With the lever comes the ability to pick between the two included lengths. I personally use the shorter one as the default one is too long and gets in the way of my thumb resting. And I also use it as my HyperShift key, instead of the default DPI toggle function.

Next up, the scroll wheel with the adjustable resistance. Logitech’s hyperscroll wheels allows you to switch between a free-spinning or notched scrolling, nothing in between. Razer’s dial allows you to personalize the stiffness. You can select anything from a stiff notched scroll experience to an almost-free spinning experience. The notches are pretty small too, so small movements are all you need even if you tune the resistance all the way up. The downside is that you have to flip the Razer Basilisk over to do it, so you can’t do it on the fly. Being able to do it on the fly is great to fly through long paragraphs that you are too lazy to read, and immediately slow down to scroll through the important bits. Hopefully Razer will add it to the next gaming mouse they design.

Razer Synapse 3 has received frequent updates since the time I reviewed the Razer Lancehead. In its current iteration, the biggest change I found is that it can be configured in a dark mode too, if green-on-white isn’t good for you. The powerful macro editor, Razer Chroma Studio, fully customizable key assignments are all here. The aforementioned Hypershift lets you effectively assign a second layer of functions to the buttons when the Hypershift key is pressed. My Hypershift key is the clutch, while I have set the scroll wheel to adjust the volume when I am in Hypershift mode.

While I have said Razer Chroma is the best RGB implementation ever, Razer didn’t throw much of that into the Razer Basilisk. Only the logo and scroll wheel can light up. You can assign many effects to it, but due the fact that they are single lighting zones, you can’t get nice waves running through the logo or scroll wheel. The LEDs are plenty bright, and the colors are very vivid, but that’s about it.

The world’s most advanced optical sensor definitely delivers! The tracking was smooth with the Razer Basilisk all the way up to 16000 DPI! At 16000 DPI, you may notice the sharp corners. However that isn’t due to angle snapping, but due to the fact that it is insanely sensitive and I just couldn’t a smooth circle with it. As you can see, the lines are still pretty wavy, so there isn’t an issue there. Testing it in Overwatch, I didn’t notice any issues, and the Razer Basilisk tracked tracked as well as I could aim. Lift off distance is tunable, and at the lowest setting, the Razer Basilisk will stop tracking at less than 1 CD’s height.

As you can see, the thumb has plenty of space while the right click’s scooped-out shape allows for a very comfortable resting place for the index finger. The overall grip of the mouse is very comfortable even over longer periods. The drawback of an ergonomic design is that left-handed gamers will feel left out, and while Razer used to release the Deathadder which was also ergonomic in both left and right-handed versions, they seem to have stopped the practice. We may never see a left handed Razer Basilisk.

The two clickers are really responsive, with a crisp actuation accompanied by an equally crisp sound. The side buttons are clicky too, but have a bit too much travel. The DPI keys behind the scroll wheel are unremarkable, while the scroll wheel itself is quite stiff to press.
Conclusion
The Razer Basilisk is priced pretty high, with an SRP of RM289. You can get it for RM257 on Lazada, via the link below. I would say it’s worth the price, as this is a great mouse. The Razer 5G Optical sensor, sculpted ergonomic shape and clicky mouse switches and convenient clutch culminates in a mouse I really enjoy using. I wish there were more RGB lighting zones in the Razer Basilisk though. The Razer Basilisk’s customizability could be amped up with a weight tuning system too, but a lighter mouse is oftentimes preferable. For that, we believe the Razer Basilisk hits it right on the mark. We are awarding the Razer Basilisk our Gold Pokdeward for proving what Razer is capable of, when they put their heart to it! We aren’t too sure about their claim as the most advanced FPS gaming mouse though…

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With the launch still some time away, it appears that we may have our first price leak of the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 for Malaysia, courtesy of Lazada.
Lazada May Have Accidentally Leaked the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Price for Malaysia
Picture credits: SoyaCincau BM
[Updated with statement from Lazada Malaysia]
Earlier on, we reported of a potential price leak for the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 in the European market right here in this post. It did suggest quite a hefty price tag but it’s guaranteed as there were a number of factors, such as tax and currency exchange rate, that could affect the price in other regions. Now, we may have our earliest indications of the Malaysian price for the premium phablet.

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The folks over at SoyaCincau BM managed to catch a glimpse of a product entry in Lazada for the Samsung Galaxy Note 9. It even has entries both the 128GB and 512GB variants of the premium phablet. Keep in mind that it is listed there as being sold by the Samsung Official Store on Lazada, not any 3rd party seller.
Picture credits: SoyaCincau BM
Those two variants, if Lazada’s entries are accurate, will be retailing for RM4,299 for the 128GB variant, and RM5,199 for the 512GB variant. This is definitely an increase from last year’s Galaxy Note 8, and it seems to point out some truth in the European price leak which we reported earlier.
The entries for both variants in Lazada can be found in this link as well as this link.
[Disclaimer: The links has since been taken down, but we will leave it here just in case.]
[Updated 5:50PM 27th July 2018 with Official Statement]
Lazada Malaysia has reached out to us with regards to this price leak, and gave the following statement:
Lazada Malaysia would like to state that the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 has not yet been officially released in Malaysia, and has yet to be announced. As such, the price may vary from the one shown on the website and app.
On a different note with the Galaxy Note 9, we reported about Samsung publishing a new video which seems to hint at improved battery life for their phablet. This could be an indication of a bigger battery capacity, better power efficiency, or a mix of both. If you’d like to be kept up to speed, be sure to read about it and watch the video by clicking right here.
For now, we will have to wait and see when it officially launches and lands here in Malaysia to find out more about the upcoming premium phablet.
Source: SoyaCincau BM
Pokdepinion: Well, the launch date is coming closer and closer and we’re getting to see more and more interesting things about it. Can’t wait for it :)
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Get The HONOR MagicBook X 15 At RM300 Off During HONOR CNY Celebration

HONOR is welcoming the Chinese New Year with the HONOR CNY Celebration sale. HONOR’s new sale sees many promos on HONOR products including the HONOR MagicBook X 15 laptop which will have RM300 slashed off its retail price.
Get the HONOR MagicBook X 15 laptop on discount during the HONOR CNY Celebration

The HONOR CNY Celebration sale will run from 18th January to 25th January and will be available through the official HONOR flagship stores on Lazada, Shopee, HONOR eStore, Digi, Maxis, Senheng and
senQ as well as HONOR flagship stores and HONOR authorised stores. The highlight of HONOR’s CNY sale is undoubtedly the HONOR MagicBook X 15 with its RM300 discount. The discount applies for both variants of the MagicBook X 15 with the i3 variant retailing at RM1,999 while the i5 variant retails for RM2,599.

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The HONOR MagicBook X 15 comes with a 15.6-inch display and features 11th Gen Intel Core processors, either the i3-10110U or i5-10210U. The laptop also features a 256GB SSD for the i3 variant and 512GB SSD for the i5 variant. Both variants feature 8GB DDR4 RAM. For more information on the MagicBook X 15, you can read our report here.
Other HONOR products going on promotion during the CNY sale include the HONOR 50 Series and other HONOR MagicBook laptops which will come with exclusive free gifts. You can view the full list of products down below:

HONOR MagicBook X 15 (intel i5 8GB + 512GB) promo price RM2,599 (original price RM2,899)
HONOR MagicBook X 15 (intel i3 8GB + 256GB) promo price RM1,999 (original price RM2,299)
HONOR 50 free gifts HONOR Choice Earbuds X and HONOR Hand Strap Case (online exclusive gift from 18th January to 25th January)
HONOR 50 lite free gifts HONOR Thermal Flask and HONOR Gift Box (online exclusive gift from 18th January to 25th January)
HONOR MagicBook 15 (intel i5 16GB + 512GB), HONOR MagicBook Pro and HONOR MagicBook 14 (AMD 8GB + 512GB) free gifts HONOR Backpack, Logitech Mouse, Office 365 Personal and AM61 Bluetooth Earphone (online exclusive gift from 18th January to 25th January)
HONOR MagicBook 14 (AMD 8GB + 256GB) and HONOR MagicBook 15 (AMD 8GB + 256GB) free gifts HONOR Backpack, Office 365 Personal and AM61 Bluetooth Earphone (online exclusive gift from 18th January to 25th January)

Pokdepinion: The MagicBook X 15 sounds like a pretty good deal. Good for those in the hunt for a new laptop.
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Leaked Samsung Galaxy S11e Details 25W Fast Charging and 5G Support
This is the Samsung Galaxy S10e, picture is just for decoration.

If you’re looking forward to the upcoming S11 series of smartphones, then this might just pique your curiosity even more. It appears that Chinese mobile authentication platform 3C has reported that the Samsung Galaxy S11e will have 5G connectivity and 25W fast charging support.
The upcoming smartphone, also listed as SM-G9810, will see a noticeable boost in charging speed from the S10e, from 10W to 25W. It’s also expected to have a centralized punch-hole cutout on the screen for selfies, curved edges, as well as a display with 120Hz refresh rate and 20:9 aspect ratio.
Aside from that, the Samsung Galaxy S11e is expected to come with a triple-camera setup on the rear. It is said to be in a vertical arrangement and will include an LED flash made of glass. The right side will have both the volume rocker and power button whereas the left side will be left empty. It will possibly be running on Android 10 with One UI 2.

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There is said to be an improved version of the in-display fingerprint sensor for this smartphone, as it will be capable of detecting a larger area. Lastly, the Samsung Galaxy S11e is expected to be powered by the Snapdragon 865 and Exynos 990 (differs between regions), with a 3,730 mAh battery capacity.
In case you missed it, we reported earlier that the S11 will have the Snapdragon 865 variant appear in more regions than before. You can read more on that by clicking right here.
Source: TechAcrobat
Pokdepinion: I’m personally hoping it will be at least 4,000mAh in battery capacity. Nothing is confirmed yet so we’ll see.
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Razer Set To Acquire Controller Gear In Expanding Console Specialty

The folks at Razer has today announced that they intend to acquire console accessories brand Controller Gear who are known for creating licensed peripherals and merchandises.
Razer to acquire Controller Gear

With the console gaming market is forecast to cross its first US$200 billion year in 2023, it’s not surprising to see that Razer aims to solidify their presence in the segment.

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Controller Gear is based in Temecula, California, where it has seen a period of active growth since the company was founded back in 2014. Their offerings include licensed wireless controllers, charging stands, cases, skins, as well as lifestyle apparels.
At Razer, being gamers ourselves, we know how important it is to create best-in-class products for a unique and personalized gaming experience. Controller Gear brings leading expertise in this field with their breadth of product offerings, and strong distribution and retailer relationships. Under the Razer umbrella, the products will be made available to new audiences across the globe.
John Moore, Head of Sales and Marketing, Console Peripherals at Razer
Following the acquisition, Co-founder and President Jon Buller will be joining Razer as the Director of Product Development along with the current employees of Controller Gear.
Pokdepinion: Can’t wait to see what kind of products they’ll be releasing. Hopefully they’ll be available for the Malaysian market too.
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Computer Displays: What Is Color Space?

Computer Displays: What Is Color Space?

We all know colors are made of three primitive colors – red, green and blue. Mix them in some ways and you get different set of colors that your eyes perceive, and monitors work in similar ways to display the correct colors to viewers. However, not all reds, greens and blues are created equal, and the green color you’re seeing right now in your display may end up looking different in someone else’s computer. Why is it so?
Understanding Colors
Image: James Webb Space Telescope Blog (webbtelescope.org)
First things first, how do we even know which type of red is the “most red”? It’s fairly simple: by measuring the wavelength of the light. The colors we see have different wavelengths, ranging from 380 nanometers (violet) to 740 nanometers (red). Each color has its specific wavelengths, anything below is what we call ‘Ultraviolet’ (UV), while anything above is referred as ‘Infrared’ (IR) – both of which are invisible to the human eye. (Tip: cameras however can see IR in some ways. Try pointing your camera to proximity sensors such as iPhone’s FaceID array.)
The tools that measure wavelength is what we call spectrophotometer/colorimeter, such as Datacolor SpyderX. Some high-end professional monitors do come with such tools to allow users to calibrate colors as needed, and usually that needs to be done once in few months to maintain consistent color quality.

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Image: Datacolor
Mainstream Color Standards: sRGB & DCI-P3
To make sure everyone is on the same page when it comes to colors, various industry bodies agreed on a set color standard and develop their hardware and software with those standards in place. The most common color standard right now is sRGB – virtually every type of media on the Internet follows this color space standard. sRGB standard was published in 1999, and is practically the de facto standard for all things color, unless another color space is specified (through embedded color profile, for example).
Most computer displays follows the sRGB color standard, however some low-end displays does not fully reproduce the entirety of its colors. You may notice these displays are listed as ~72% sRGB or 45% NTSC (another color standard introduced way back in 1953, however it’s largely obsolete). Other high-end displays meanwhile can be seen listed with “100% DCI-P3” or in some cases even “Adobe RGB”.
CIE 1931 Chromaticity Diagram – color wavelength labeled along the edge of the color spectrum. Image: Wikipedia
However, sRGB isn’t perfect. Human eyes can see a lot of colors, and are especially sensitive to green. sRGB is far from covering all the green hues, so a new standard is needed to make sure displays can output more colors that actually resembles real life. This chart, called CIE 1931 Chromaticity Diagram, shows all the possible colors visible to humans and the color coverage of various color space standards.
DCI-P3, short for Digital Cinema Initiatives – Protocol 3, is one of the most common color standard in modern displays and TVs. This standard, as the name implies, largely applies to movies and streamed content such as Netflix, though that’s about as far as DCI-P3 go in terms of usage. (Apple uses a variation of it called ‘Display P3’.) Most videos, especially from social media platforms such as YouTube still mainly uses sRGB with a few exceptions. This color space covers more colors than sRGB, though it’s still some distance away from the new ‘holy grail’ of color standards – Rec.2020.
Rec.2020 meanwhile, is still very new, with initial specs published just about a decade ago (in 2012). Rec.2020 covers most part of the CIE 1931 diagram – however, despite all the current monitor technologies, reproducing the full spectrum of Rec.2020 color space is still difficult. No consumer displays (be it monitors or TVs) currently can fully reproduce 100% of the Rec.2020 color space, though some extremely high-end ones get fairly close to it.
The More Colors, The Better?

Not exactly – the more important aspect of computer display is color accuracy. Even if you have a monitor capable of displaying all the colors in the world, a badly calibrated one will be as ineffective as a monitor that can’t produce enough colors in the first place. Some high-end ones will come pre-calibrated from the factory, and for those which didn’t – that’s where colorimeters mentioned above comes in to keep the colors consistent.
If you currently own a 100% sRGB display, should you be concerned? Not really. sRGB remains universal, and that is not getting changed at least in the short-term. You can rest assured that your standard sRGB display can still look good, provided if it’s properly calibrated to display colors correctly. Though, there’s no stopping anyone from jumping to DCI-P3 capable displays since they’re getting ever more presence in both the laptop and monitor markets right now.
Info source: BenQ | Wikipedia (1,2,3)
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Intel Made Bitcoin-Mining Chips, Kills It Just A Year Later

With no successors in sight.

Intel has announced its Bitcoin ASICs, Blockscale 1000 series, officially reaches End-of-Life (EOL) status. In a statement to Tom’s Hardware, the company says “as we prioritize our investments in IDM 2.0, we have end-of-lifed the Intel Blockscale 1000 Series ASIC while we continue to support our Blockscale customers.” So far, no successor to the Blockscale chip has been spotted. The main reason for EOL status is attributed to the company’s re-focus on strategies such as IDM 2.0 (and some cost cutting amid current global financial climate), spearheaded by CEO Pat Gelsinger.

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It’s not just the Bitcoin ASIC business that Intel is quitting as a result – other segments such as 5G, Optane, and SSD business units, as well as RISC-V and certain GPU development program are either closed down, sold to other companies, or downsized. That being said, Intel isn’t entirely clear-cut about exiting Bitcoin ASICs entirely with a reply as that says: “We continue to monitor market opportunities.”

The blockchain business is part of the AXG Custom Compute Group that was previously led by ex-AMD (and now ex-Intel) Raja Koduri, however since his departure, it’s unclear whether this AXG graphics unit may undergo restructuring. Existing customers of the Blockscale chips will continue be supported, however any references of these chips from the website has been removed ever since.
Source: Tom’s Hardware
Pokdepinion: Cryptocurrency in 2023 is in a bit of a wreck to put it mildly, so given this is not highest priorities it’s easy to see why Team Blue may distance itself from it.
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HONOR MagicBook 14 arrives with 16GB RAM and 512GB storage for RM2999

The current crop of AMD laptops are somewhat limiting with just 8GB RAM under the hood, and are often non-upgradeable. Well, if you have a need for RAM, HONOR is ready to solve that issue for you with the latest variant of the HONOR MagicBook 14 with 16GB of sweet DDR4 memory.
The HONOR MagicBook 14
Aside from doubling the RAM capacity, HONOR will also be doubling the storage on the HONOR MagicBook 14 to 512GB. This brings it to parity with the HONOR MagicBook, which is a good thing. It’s worth noting that the HONOR MagicBook 14 came with a nippy 256GB Samsung PM981 SSD though, so if the newer version comes with a 512GB Samsung PM981 SSD as well, it would be quite an impressive upgrade.
HONOR MagicBook 14 Specs

AMD Ryzen 5 3500U, 4C/8T @ up to 3.7GHz, 12nm
AMD Radeon Vega 8 Graphics
Up to 16GB DDR4-2400 on-board
Up to 512GB PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe SSD
14″ FHD IPS display
56WHr battery, 65W USB-C power adapter
323 × 215 × 15.9mm
1.38kg
8GB+256GB: RM2499
16GB+512GB: RM2999

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What’s not so interesting is that HONOR will also be charging quite significantly more for the HONOR MagicBook 14 with 16GB RAM. Priced at RM2999, it is probably a bit steeper than what most would want to pay for a laptop based on an AMD Picasso APU, especially when HONOR has already announced the HONOR MagicBook 14, 15 and MagicBook Pro with Ryzen 4000 processors in China last week.
But all’s not lost yet… HONOR will be offering pre-order freebies worth a total of RM817, so the value proposition is still quite impressive with the HONOR MagicBook 14. I mean, you don’t often get laptops that come with a free smartwatch like the HONOR Watch Magic, do you?

The HONOR MagicBook 14 with 16GB RAM will be available for pre-orders starting this 24th July on Hihonor, HONOR’s stores on Shopee and Lazada as well as at HONOR Experience Stores (HES) and partner stores.
Pokdepinion: The 16GB RAM does seem pretty enticing, but you won’t really need that much RAM with the display on the HONOR MagicBook 14 limiting any content creation you have in mind…
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Redmi 9 will be available in Malaysia this 18th June priced from just RM499

The much-leaked Redmi 9 is coming to Malaysia this 18th June, slotting in below the Redmi Note 9. Officially priced from just RM499, the Redmi 9 will compete in the entry-level segment, against the likes of the realme C3, which sports a weaker chipset.

The Redmi 9 also has the advantage of sporting a FHD+ screen, a rather significant upgrade from its predecessor, the Redmi 8. It’s pretty sizeable as well, measuring in at 6.53″, which makes it seem like Redmi just used the display from the Redmi Note 9 here. But instead of the punch hole, the Redmi 9 sports a small notch at the top of its display to house its 8MP selfie camera.

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Over on the back is a quad camera configuration, laid out in a similar arrangement like the POCO X2/Redmi K30. There’s a 13MP f/2.2 main camera followed by an 8MP ultra-wide angle camera, a 5MP macro camera and a 2MP depth sensor. Unlike its pricier brethren, the macro camera here does not have autofocus. The back is made of textured plastic, which can also be considered an upgrade over the Redmi 8’s glossy back.
Redmi 9 Specs

Helio G80, octa-core up to 2.0 GHz, 12nm
Up to 4GB RAM
Up to 64GB storage (expandable via microSD)
6.53″ FHD+ LCD display
13MP f/2.2 + 8MP f/2.2 ultra-wide + 5MP f/2.4 macro + 2MP f/2.4 depth sensor
8MP f/2.0 selfie camera
5020 mAh battery, supports 18W fast charging
3 + 32GB: RM499
4 + 64GB: RM599

The Redmi 9 (3+32GB) will be available in Malaysia starting from 18th June, while the higher-end Redmi 9 (4+64GB) will be available starting 25th June. To add on to that, the Redmi 9 (3+32GB) will be available for just RM449 on its debut sales during the Shopee Flash Sale, making it an excellent option for anyone looking to get a cheap smartphone as their secondary device.
Pokdepinion: I think most people should skip the 32GB variant and instead get the 64GB version, as 32GB is very limited in 2020.
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PS5 Launch Trailer Hypes Up Some Major Exclusives – Reveals Release Window

We’re just a day away from the official launch of the PlayStation 5, at least for selected countries. Now, we have the PS5 launch trailer which hypes up some of the next gen console’s exclusives as well as revealing the release windows for some blockbuster games.
PS5 Launch Trailer Hypes Up Some Major Exclusives

To celebrate the launch of the PlayStation 5, Sony Interactive Entertainment has published a new PS5 launch trailer which hypes up some of their upcoming exclusives. Apart from that, we also get some interesting new details on a number of upcoming games, particularly on their release windows.

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Some of the notable games shown on the PS5 launch trailer include Spider-Man Miles Morales, Demon’s Souls Remake, and Ratchet and Clank: Rift Apart. From what we know thus far, the latter game is coming in the first half of 2021, alongside Housemarque’s Returnal.
Confirming recent rumours, the trailer shows that Gran Turismo 7 will be launching sometime in the first half of 2021. Lastly, Horizon Forbidden West, which is the sequel to Horizon Zero Dawn, will be coming sometime later in the second half of 2021.
There’s no word yet on when the PlayStation 5 will be launching in Malaysia, with retail prices also being unknown at this point in time. We will report more on this as soon as information becomes available.
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Pokdepinion: I really can’t wait to get my hands on the PS5. I need that fast loading speed.
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Moto RAZR set to launch next month

One of the most highly anticipated foldable smartphones, the Moto RAZR is set for a launch this 13th November. Motorola has been sending out invites, and CNET was among those invited to attend the launch of the device.
According to them, the invitation comes in the form of a gif that shows a device being folded and unfolded, as well as the text “An original unlike any other”.

This might be the first practically-sized foldable device, rather than a tablet that folds to be pocketable.

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With such a late launch, Motorola could be targeting the Christmas season. Specifications has been rumored to be on the mid-range side of things with stuff like a Snapdragon 710, which should also mean that Moto RAZR would be the most affordable foldable smartphone yet.
Or at least, we hope it is.
Pokdepinion: Looks interesting. At least it doesn’t look like it has a huge gap between the two halves.
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ASUS Zenfone GO is now available in ASUS MY store

Today ASUS Malaysia has just announced the availability of the new ASUS Zenfone GO in the official ASUS MY store. The devices come with the latest Android 5.1 Lollipop and the heart of it all is a MediaTek MT6580 Quad-Core 1.3GHz processor and 2GB of RAM. The ASUS Zenfone GO is equipped with a 8MP rear camera.
For your information the MediaTek MT6580 scores around 20K in Antutu benchmarks which is pretty good considering it’s price tag actually.

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While we are talking about the price tag, the Zenfone GO costs a mere RM 519 and you can get it straight from the ASUS MY store and it will be delivered to your doorstep within three working days. ASUS Zenfone GO is only available in one hardware configuration and a total of five different color options, with two color option currently available for you to pick from.

You can go ahead to check the ASUS Zenfone GO specification at this link.

Pokdepinion : ASUS Zenfone GO might replace the current ASUS Zenfone 5, but with the MediaTek processor, could it match the CPU performance of the ASUS Zenfone 5? The Mediatek CPU is the most interesting component in this phone, and I am very interested to test it. Dual sim option is a nice feature, and the inclusion of an IPS panel display also makes this phone an interesting contender in the budget smartphone range.
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Hotlink Schedules Maintenance — You Won’t Be Able To Topup Or Make Purchases

It seems that Hotlink will be conducting a maintenance later today at 8.30am (22nd April) and will run until 6am on the following day, 23rd of April 2019.
Maxis has informed that their Hotlink prepaid customers that they will be embarking on a system upgrading exercise in two phases, of which the first phase will commence on 22nd of April.
The maintenance may have an impact on certain transactions and impacted users will be notified through SMS. During this period, you won’t be able to reload/topup as well as make any purchases.

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Despite that, you are still able to make calls, use mobile internet, and send SMS as usual. If you are one of the customers that’ll be affected by the first maintenance, it’s advisable to top up or buy passes before the upgrade exercise begins.
For more information, you can check out the Hotlink website here.
Pokdepinion: For those who are running low on credit or nearing your expiry date, you might want to rush to make a reload to your credit and mobile plans.
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Top 10 Highest Earning Esports Players Made a Total of USD $52 Million

It’s no secret that Esports has seen success in various parts of the world. If you take DotA 2 alone, they’ve already paid out roughly USD $220 million prize money across 1,300+ tournaments thus far. If you’re wondering how much the top 10 highest earning Esports players in the world have made, then look no further.
At just 16 years old, Kyle “Bugha” Giersdorf made history as he won USD $3 million at the Fortnite World Cup 2019. In comparison, he made more than Wimbledon 2019 winner, Novak Djokovic, and Tiger Woods when winning the Masters tournament. Despite the huge win, he still isn’t even in the top 10 highest earners category.

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You can find the latest figures for the highest earning Esports players, highest paying games, and top players in 2019 right below here:
Top 10 Highest Esports Players

N0tail (Johan Sundstein) = USD $6,890,591
JerAx (Jesse Vainikka) = USD $6,470,000
Ana (Anathan Pham) = USD $6,000,411
Ceb (Sébastien Debs) = USD $5,489,233
Topson (Topias Taavitsainen) = USD $5,414,446
KuroKy (Kuro Takhasomi) = USD $5,128,788
Miracle- (Amer Al-Barkawi = USD $4,692,418
MinD ContRoL (Ivan Ivanov) = USD $4,483,493
GH (Maroun Merhej) = USD $4,086,426
SumaiL (Sumail Hassan) = USD $3,591,225

Highest Paying Games

Dota 2 = USD $221,349,357
Counter Strike: Global Offensive = USD $92,213,750
Fortnite = USD $84,475,824
League of Legends = USD $73,427,752
Starcraft II = USD $32,307,490

Top 10 Esports Players in 2019

JerAx (Jesse Vainikka) = USD $3,163,536
Ceb (Sébastien Debs) = USD $3,163,536
Topson (Topias Taavitsainen) = USD $3,163,536
N0tail (Johan Sundstein) = USD $3,163,536
Ana (Anathan Pham) = USD $3,163,536
Bugha (Kyle Giersdorf) = USD $3,061,716
Psalm (Harrison Chang) = USD $1,819,300
Aqua (David Wang) = USD $1,790,036
Nyhrox (Emil Bergquist Pedersen) = USD $1,509,516
EpikWhale (Shane Cotton) = USD $1,297,366

Given that it’s still a growing industry, we expect the figures to increase significantly as time goes by. Especially when you take into consideration the sheer number of games that are being contested in Esports, the total figure would be much higher. As more new games are being contested and more new gamers join the fold, we might just see the industry jump to a whole new level.
Source: Esportsearnings
Pokdepinion: If I was a competitive gamers, these figures would definitely inspire me to keep getting better. Not everyone is capable of reaching even a fraction of what these people earn, but it can still be worth trying to pursue.
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There Are No Plans to Bring Halo 5 to PC Just Yet

Not long ago, we posted a news about Halo: The Master Chief Collection coming to PC, bringing a number of Halo titles to PC gamers after so many years on the Xbox consoles. This even includes the likes of Halo Reach but one particular game still missing is Halo 5.
Unfortunately, we might not see the game anytime soon, if ever, as there are no plans to port the game over.

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During a Reddit AMA session, the community director for 343 industries answered a bunch of questions regarding The Master Chief Collection coming to PC. While many questions revolved around Reach, many were still wondering about Halo 5 Of course, Brian, the community director, followed up stating:
Our focus is bringing the Master Chief Collection and Reach to PC, there are no current plans to bring over Halo 5.
While the community director did say that they have no plans, that doesn’t mean that it’s never coming. There are still quite a bunch of development work needed even when it comes to port, especially with compatibility issues. There’s a good chance they wanna see how the Master Chief Collection does in terms of sales before moving towards a Halo 5 port to PC.
Halo: The Master Chief Collection is currently available for Xbox One and is coming to PC sometime later this year.
Source: Reddit
Pokdepinion: To be honest, I’m particular excited for Halo games on PC just because of the multiplayer. It’s one of the best for multiplayer shooters and I can’t wait to relive those days again on PC.
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Acer Iconia One 7 Review

I have often regarded tablets as very unnecessary devices, bridging a gap between smartphones and ultrabooks. Especially with phone sizes increasing every year, tablets seem absolutely useless. They aren’t as productive as an ultrabook with a proper keyboard, and aren’t as portable as smartphones. However, there was a Yes roadshow at UTHM Johor and I was intrigued with the plan which bundles a tablet along with the plan. On an impulse, I bit the bullet and got the Acer Iconia One 7 along with my Yes4G internet plan. So without further ado let’s get into the details of the tablet.

Specifications
First off I would like to complain about the current habit of every other manufacturer naming their device “One”. It used to be only HTC One series but now there is the OnePlus One, Acer Iconia One… I wonder what else will carry the One branding later on. Anyway, let’s get the numbers out of the equation first. Here is a short list of the specs that should matter most to users.

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Processor
Intel Atom Z2560 (1.6GHz dual core with Hyper Threading)

RAM
1GB LPDDR2

Memory
16GB internal (~10GB usable), microSD supported

Battery
3700mAh

Screen
7″ IPS 1280×800 (216ppi) (5 point multi-touch)

Camera
2MP rear, VGA front

Design
It’s a tablet. Nothing really sets it apart from the massive flood of tablets from China. But then, let’s have a look at the part most users will ever see in daily use, the screen. And trust me, it’s a pretty good one. At 216ppi, I can barely see the pixels unless I really look closely at it, from a distance where it’s hard to see the entire display. Viewing angles are good as well, but due to the fact that it isn’t a gapless screen, from extreme angles you may notice a bit of blurring of the display. The glass is sans an oleo-phobic coating and fingerprints and smudges need a bit of vigorous wiping to remove them. And oh, BEZELS GALORE. Actually it feels kinda awkward to hold due to the width of the tablet when held in portrait mode. The rather hefty weight of 320g doesn’t make it any easier to handle either. On the upside, you can grip the bezels instead of trying to stretch your hand across the back, which proved to be quite a challenge for me. And I am no midget in case you were wondering. I am 183cm tall and 74kg light.

The back has a knobbly pattern to improve grip. However it is just plain plastic and too smooth to provide any real advantage for gripping the tablet. It still is better than a glossy back though. Points given for not forcing me to wipe the back every time I touch it. You also have the absolutely amazing 2MP camera that shoots photos I am too shy to upload on this page. On a serious note, the camera sucks. No autofocus and poor quality lens make it an useless addition to this tablet.

There is also dual speakers (note it’s dual, not stereo) on the back. Rather loud but the sound quality is mediocre at best.

Along the right edge of the tablet, there is power button, volume buttons and a microSD slot. Buttons feel tactile and doesn’t wobble or wiggle. The volume buttons have a weird configuration where volume up or down is determined by the orientation of the tablet. For example if you rotate the tablet 90° to the left, the button that normally functions as volume down in normal portrait mode would now act as the volume up button. It’s disconcerting and serves to only confuse the user. The maximum capacity supported by that microSD is unknown. It’s not even stated on their official product page.

And this is all the connectivity you get. A microUSB slot and a 3.5mm jack. It supports USB OTG so you can connect your pendrives to the tablet with an adapter. The 3.5mm jack is one of the worst I ever heard. Whenever you touch the screen there is a static noise emitted through the earphones. Bad shielding I guess. It doesn’t really detract from your music listening experience unless you listen to quiet tracks.

Performance
It rarely ever lags down and I actually did quite a lot of surfing on this tablet to test it. I haven’t had the luxury of fast internet and unlimited quota to download more intense game like Asphalt 8 to test the gaming performance of this tablet. I did however download Antutu to benchmark this tablet and see where it stands against the top dogs of Android.

Well I guess it isn’t a speed demon. However, it does its job very smoothly and I think that is very good already. Benchmarks doesn’t mean anything except as a measurement of e-peen. It’s fast enough for me to do everything I want to.
Battery lasts more than a day with me using it to plan my class timetable, surf, watch The Fault in Our Stars and also play COC.

Software
Acer did quite a good job with the UI by leaving it alone. But it did throw in quite a lot of bloatware that can’t be uninstalled. Yes threw in the YesLife app, and Acer threw in a gazillion and a half of their apps which works by linking the tablet and any Acer computer to the cloud.

I wasn’t joking when I said a gazillion and a half. Look at all of these apps! And I actually can’t use most of these apps without connecting to the cloud. An example was the Acer Music app which doesn’t read the device memory for songs. It only loads the songs from the cloud storage. Like who uploads their own songs to the cloud? Memory cards exist for a reason. Duhhh.

Conclusion
Humongous bezels, loads of bloatware, so-so performance. Would I recommend this tablet? Barely. But because it’s bundled with the Yes plan, I would actually give it a pass and say it’s okay. But I would not buy this tablet by itself. However you already know I am biased against tablets anyway. :P It’s saving grace is it’s wonderful screen though. Perfect for watching movies on the go. I do not think it’s deserving of a Pokde award though. Sorry Acer.
Pros:
+ Non-glossy back
+ Wide viewing angles
+ Runs Android KitKat 4.4.2
+ Close to stock Android UI
Cons:
– Massive bezels
– Plastic back feels plasticky
– No oleo-phobic coating
– Average performance
– Gazillion and a half of bloatware

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Xiaomi shipped 12.2 million wearables in Q3 2019

Xiaomi is the incumbent No.1 in terms of shipment of wearable bands according to both Canalys and IDC. In just Q3 2019 alone, Xiaomi shipped 12.2 million units of wrist wearable bands. This allowed Xiaomi to enjoy a whopping 27% market share globally in Q3 2019.
Xiaomi’s global market share lead is so huge that it is equivalent to the combined market share of Apple and HUAWEI, which sit at the second and third place in terms of market share. Xiaomi enjoys an even bigger lead in the APAC region, with a 32% market share, and the closest competitor being Samsung and Fitbit with meagre 13% and 11% market shares, respectively.

Its success in the wearables market during Q3 2019 is hugely attributed to the Mi Band 4, which sold over a million units worldwide just 8 days after its debut. According to Canalys‘ data, the Mi Band 4 enjoyed strong penetration even among iOS users, who were attracted to its strong feature set and value for money.

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The growth in the IoT segment may have also contributed, with Xiaomi charting a year-on-year increase of 62% with more than 213 million smart devices connected till date.
Pokdepinion: I wear a Mi Band 4 everyday too!
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HONOR 10 Lite Review — The Selfie Phone For You?

Introduction

In this review, we are taking a look at HONOR’s brand new HONOR 10 Lite smartphone. It is the first device under them to come with a dewdrop display. The one that’s in our hands is the 3GB RAM that’s coupled with 32GB internal storage variant. Based on the specifications, the phone is part of the lower mid-range market. How does it performs? Let’s find out.
Unboxing

For the unboxing, you have your standard light blue box. Open it and you’ll find the 10 Lite itself, a SIM ejector pin, your charging brick as well as the phone’s microUSB cable. It’s nice to see that they’ve also provided a soft case for the phone.

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Appearance

On the front, in terms of looks, it looks pretty much like what you’d expect from a mid-range device. However it’s a special case as the HONOR 10 Lite is the first from the company to offer a dewdrop notch on top. The speaker grill sits just on top of it. Meanwhile at the bottom of it, lies the LED notification lights that’s situated at the rather slim notch.

On the right hand side of the phone is where you’ll find the volume rockers as well as the power button. Over to the left side, it’s completely naked with nothing to be found.

Down below, you’ve got the phone’s speaker at right most, the microUSB port down in the middle, a microphone hole, and finally the 3.5mm port for your headphones.

You can find the SIM/microSD tray at the top, where a secondary microphone hole accompanies it.
Specifications

CPU/Chipset:
Kirin 710 ( 4x 2.2 GHz Cortex-A73 & 4 x 1.7 GHz Cortex-A53), 12nm FinFET

GPU:
Mali-G51 MP4

RAM:
3GB

Display:
6.21″ FHD+ (1080p) IPS display

Storage:
32GB (expandable via microSD card up to 512GB)

Camera:
Main Camera(s)
13MP f/1.8 + 2MP f/2.4 depth sensor
LED flash, AI stabilization, Night mode, AI camera
Front Camera
24MP f/2.0 AI beautification, Portrait

OS:
EMUI 9.0 based on Android 9.0 Pie

Connectivity:
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2

SIM:
Hybrid DualSIM

Battery:
Li-Po 3400 mAh (non-removable)

Dimensions:
154.8 x 73.6 x 8 mm

Weight:
162 g

Performance
For the performance section, do note that we weren’t able to run all of our usual benchmarks as the phone isn’t compatible to run them (at the time of writing). We are able to test it out on 3D Mark though. As for the rest of the tests, we will update accordingly once they are made available to the device.

As you can see from the 3D Mark test here, the HONOR 10 Lite performed rather low. If you compared it to the HUAWEI Y9 which uses the same Kirin 710 chipset, the difference is visible. It’s worth noting that the HUAWEI Y9 scores even higher than the HONOR 8X which we’ve reviewed previously too.

As for the battery test, this is how it looks like which I’ve tested over the weekend. I’ve used it to play one full movie on Netflix, several Youtube videos, some social media scrolling on Facebook and Instagram, as well some light messaging. The results aren’t bad, but that’s not to say that the battery life is impressive either.
For a duration of a 30 minutes charging period, I managed to fill it by 24% by using the its 10W brick and cable that comes along with the box. So the next time you are in a hurry of going out while your battery is low, be prepared for that.
User Experience

First impressions when holding the device is good, where the phone feels grippy. The size is just perfect on the hands. Although the Black variant looks decent, I preferred the blue gradient version of the HONOR 10 Lite.
As I’ve used the phone more and more, I found out that the phone’s daily performance is quite sluggish. This could be due to the fact that the phone offers only 3GB RAM, well at least on the device that HONOR has provided us with.
Facial unlocking is rather slow, where it took roughly 2 seconds to unlock the device. As for your traditional fingerprint sensor unlock, the phone unlocked almost instantly. At least it’s fast under that department there.
With the phone being the first device under HONOR to come with a dewdrop display, it really helps in giving more enjoyment in watching videos and playing games on the device.
Usage wise, it wasn’t the best experience for me from an EMUI device. When switching between apps, you can notice the delay that it had in doing so. This may be due to the fact that the phone only packs 3GB of RAM.

With the HONOR 10 Lite offering a EMUI 9.0 interface, it’s pretty straightforward. There’s a number of bloatware if that’s your concern, but still I find it acceptable.

There’s pretty much everything in the camera’s UI of the HONOR 10 Lite. You’ve got several different modes to play with at your disposal. It’s rather similar to what you’d find at other flagships from HONOR and HUAWEI.

In adequate lighting, the phone does an acceptable job. Shots taken with HDR is pleasant. Under those conditions and settings, the phone does a good job for your social media postings. However, as with most cases of smartphones today, the phone suffers during the night, where your usual noise comes to play a factor. Despite that, you can see the difference when you opt to use the Night mode on the HONOR 10 Lite, where it lifts the quality of the picture. There’s the need of you to steady your hands while taking the shot for four seconds though. AI on the main camera seems to overexpose pictures and just make them brighter in my opinion.
Selfies on the other hand are quite good. The shutter speed is a bit slow, so be sure to steady your hands when you take your shot. AI on the front camera does a good job actually and you have the option to ‘beautify’ your skin to look more presentable.
Conclusion
The HONOR 10 Lite is a decent smartphone. That being said, it doesn’t present itself as something special for its price range, which is RM749. There’s definitely areas that it need improvements on, as mentioned in the review. Instead of getting this, I would rather recommend to get the HONOR 8X. Despite the HONOR 8X costing around RM200 more than the 10 Lite, you’d be getting more or less the same as the HONOR 10 Lite but with more RAM as well as more internal storage. 3GB RAM and 32GB of storage is just not enough for the average person in today’s world.
We would like to thank HONOR Malaysia for providing the HONOR 10 Lite that was used in this review.
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AirAsia X and Sony Launches “Through the Lens” – Competition to Find First Ever Joint Ambassador

The folks over at AirAsia X and Sony Malaysia has launched the “Through the Lens” competition to determine their first ever joint ambassador.
AirAsia X and Sony Malaysia Launches “Through the Lens”
Picture taken with ASUS ZenFone 5 (ZE620KL)
At a launch event in Kuala Lumpur today, AirAsia X and Sony Malaysia has launched a new photography-based competition in search for their first ever joint brand ambassador to represent the travel and visual technology brands. It’s a 10-week contest  called “Through the Lens”.
Through the Lens will be running from 30th July 2018 to 7th October 2018, where you can win a 1-year ambassadorship including air travel courtesy of AirAsia, cameras and lenses from Sony Malaysia. All you have to do is share compelling images from any of AirAsia’s 130 plus travel destinations worldwide to the official Through the Lens campaign website, which you can go to by clicking right here.

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It has been noted by AirAsia X Group Head of Commercial Barry Klipp as well as Sony Malaysia Managing Director Satoru Arai that with the advancement in technology as of late, there has been a bigger interest in photography whenever people travel, especially with how powerful smartphones have become.
Picture taken with ASUS ZenFone 5 (ZE620KL)
The winner will be crowned the first ever AirAsia X and Sony Malaysia joint ambassador and be rewarded with AirAsia travel experiences as well as be involved in exclusive product launches by Sony Malaysia. The winner will also get free return Premium Flatbed seats and accommodation in Tokyo to visit the Sony headquarters there.
Picture taken with ASUS ZenFone 5 (ZE620KL)
But that’s not all. You’ll also get yourself the Sony Alpha A7 III K camera, a Sony h.ear on 2 wireless headphones, which total up about RM10,000 in value.
Just to for added note, there is no age requirement nor are you required to use Sony cameras to join this contest. You can even use your smartphones if you wish to do so. The idea here is to get your best shots out there so don’t worry if you don’t own a Sony camera or smartphone.
If this sounds interesting and you’re thinking of joining Through the Lens yourself, click here to find out more.
Pokdepinion: I can already hear the Sony A7 III K calling my name, I just know it.
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Meet The New Intel CPU Badges: No More ‘i’ Prefixes, Comes In Core & Core Ultra Versions

After Intel has confirmed they are indeed rebranding their entire consumer CPU lineup for the first time in 15 years, Intel has now released more info regarding the new branding materials that will be in use starting with the upcoming Meteor Lake series processors in later this year. The Raptor Lake refresh CPUs – also launching this year – will retain its current naming system, making it the final product line to use the current nomenclature.
With the rebrand from Core ‘i’ to now essentially just Core (and Core Ultra), the badges also sees a redesign as well. Fun fact: during Intel’s tick-tock era, the badge gets a redesign every two generations, until 6th Gen “Skylake” broke the cycle. The badge from Skylake onwards carried on until 9th Gen, then 10th Gen sees another redesign that ends up being short-lived, as 11th Gen onwards uses square-based design (which comes with an entire rebrand of Intel as a company, with a new logo to boot) that we see up until this point.

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To summarize, the new branding comes in two flavors – though they’re essentially same badge with the standard Core taking a lighter hue of blue, while the Core Ultra variants will feature a deeper blue for easy differentiation. For reference, previous branding differs colors by processor tiering – with higher end tiers gets deeper hues of blue. That is now simplified to just two shades of blue as a result.

Intel will also forgo the generation string such as 12th Gen, 13th Gen, and instead let the processor model number do the talking. The presentation also noted the naming should apply the word “processor” before the numbering, hence the official naming should read like this, for example: “Intel Core 5 processor 1005H”, or “Intel Core Ultra 7 processor 1007H”. In practice though, people will just refer the model number directly and jettison the word “processor” for the most part.
It’s not entirely clear what are the exact purpose of Core Ultra branding just yet, but one possible theory from TechPowerUP is that Intel may decide to sell more than one generations of CPU at a time and use the Ultra to differentiate its latest-generation architecture from the preceding ones. (AMD opted to modify its numbering by using the final two digits to differentiate between architectural generations, though it wasn’t particularly well received by the public due to complexity.)

There’s also other rebranding for its Intel vPro, Intel Evo badging that now uses a horizontal rectangle; there’s also two more badges for use in outer box packaging to denote Intel processor or graphics contained within the device. Intel’s current branding spans across many of its products, including Xeon, Arc, Data Center GPU, Killer and various FPGA products that isn’t mentioned in this rebranding announcement – so it’s not entirely clear if these products will get a new badge at some point in the future.
Pokdepinion: I guess, time to relearn the names all over again…
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Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Coming in August – Here’s What You Need to Know

It would seem that we have a bit of a glimpse into the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 smartphone, as Samsung have started sending out invites to the launch.
Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Coming in August
Picture credits: Pocket-lint
It would appear that the folks over at Samsung has begun sending out invites for their next major Unpacked event, which will most likely be focusing on their next big device, the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 smartphone.
The folks over at Pocket-lint mentioned that they have been invited to the event, and we’re pretty sure plenty of other big international tech sites will be there as well. The Unpacked event will be held in New York from 11AM EDT, which will be 11PM in Malaysian time (GMT+8), on 9th August 2018.

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It’s important to note the time and date as the event will also be livestreamed for those who cannot attend in person, with the live video to be hosted on their official website. There is a possibility we might have a watchalong for this year, just like last year, but either way we will be covering the launch of the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 smartphone without a doubt.
If we’re looking from their track record, we’re expecting the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 to be available to order in the same month, and possibly just a bit later in other regions.
Based on rumours, we might see the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 sporting a 6.3-inch Super AMOLED display with an 18.5:9 aspect ratio, much like the Galaxy S9. It is also said to utilize dual rear cameras and iris scanning for security. As for the chipset, we’re expecting either the latest Samsung Exynos chip or the Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 powering the device, with about 6GBs of RAM.
The fingerprint sensor is expected to be at the rear. Another interesting possibility with this new smartphone is the upgraded S-Pen, which we have covered in this particular post.
Just keep in mind, nothing is considered official until Samsung officially announces it so stay tuned to Pokde.net for details as soon as information becomes available.
Source: Pocket-lint
Pokdepinion: I’m really curious to see what they have up their sleeves for this iteration, especially in the camera department. Well, August isn’t far off anyway so we won’t have to wait for long.
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honor 8X Launched At RM949 — Here’s How To Get The Phone Plus An Honor Band 3 At Same Price

honor Malaysia today has just launched their brand new honor 8X smartphone, where it comes at a very interesting price point of just RM949.
honor 8X Launch

Today, the honor 8X was officially launched at Petaling Jaya. Now with the price confirmed, here’s what you’ll be getting with the device. The phone packs a Kirin 710 chipset, which is a first from honor and their sister company, HUAWEI.

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The smartphone features a 6.5-inch display with a 91% screen-to-body ratio and comes with a dual camera combo (20MP+2MP) as its main lenses. For selfies, it sports a 16MP shooter that comes with facial recognition.

Under the hood, it packs 4GB RAM and surprisingly 128GB of internal storage (the one we’ve got previously was a 64GB version). Powering it up is a 3750mAh battery and the phone does indeed offer AI capabilities.
Present at the launch were brand ambassadors SonaOne and Zizan Razak, where both of them shared their experience on the device and they’ve also performed live on stage.

Now, although the price is set at RM949, they’ve included a special offer for you guys out there. Happening on 12th October 2018 at 10AM, you can get the honor 8X smartphone and get the honor band 3 for free on hihonor.com and Shopee, which is quite a deal. The honor band 3 was unveiled at the launch and it costs RM119, so that’s RM119 more value right there.
If you prefer to purchase it offline, you can do so at their roadshow in MyTown Shopping Center, Kuala Lumpur. It will be a two day event, where it starts on the 13th to 14th October 2018 and you can also get the smartphone as well the honor band 3 in one combo.
Pokdepinion: I was surprised when they announced the pricing. If that wasn’t enough, they made the promo where you can get the honor Band 3 as well. It is quite a steal. So be sure to grab it quick, either offline or online.

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[UPDATE 3] HUAWEI P20 Series Officially Launch In Malaysia – World’s First Smartphone With Triple Leica Lens

HUAWEI has finally launch their P20 and P20 Pro smartphones today at Sunway Convention Center, with the Pro version of the P20 coming in with the world’s first Leica triple camera.
HUAWEI P20 Series Launch
Introduced with their Mate 10 device last year, the P20 series will also feature AI technology. The company seemed to aim for capturing professional quality images that comes at a breeze for everyone with the new P20.
HUAWEI P20
HUAWEI P20 front view
The HUAWEI P20 features a 5.8-inch LCD display.  As we said earlier, it features AI and runs on a Kirin 970 processor. Based on Android 8.1, it uses EMUI 8.1 as its interface. Packing 4GB of RAM, it is paired with a big 128GB internal storage. Battery wise, it packs a 3400mAh battery.

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As for the P20’s camera, it sports a front 24MP shooter that comes with f/2.0 aperture and it supports fixed focal length. While its main shooter feature a dual lens camera, 12MP (color, f/1.8) + 20MP (Monochrome, f/1.6).
The HUAWEI P20 will retail at a price of RM2,599.
HUAWEI P20 Pro
One of the difference of the P20 and the Pro edition is the size. Boasting a larger size at 6.1-inch, it features OLED display. Internally, they are quite similar but the Pro features a bigger 6GB of RAM compared to the 4GB of the standard P20. Another difference is that the Pro edition packs a bigger battery under the hood with a 4000mAh battery.
To top all that off, here is what makes it the Pro version, the camera. On the rear, we have a tri-lens camera with that being 40MP (RGB , f/1.8) + 20MP (Monochrome , f1.6) + 8MP (Telephoto, f/2.4).  As for the front camera, it is basically the same as the standard P20 version’s camera.
The HUAWEI P20 Pro will retail at a RM3,299 price tag. Both devices are set to be available with Pink Gold (excluding P20 Pro), Midnight Blue, and Graphite Black on 6th of April 2018, locally. If you’re planning on getting one of the P20 series, you can do so at their roadshow which starts from 6 to 8 April at LG Floor, Blue Concourse, Sunway Pyramid, where you stand a chance to get freebies (that’s worth RM999) that includes a Canon Pixma E3170, a HUAWEI Sport Bluetooth headphone to name a few.
[UPDATE 1]: Twilight is coming

HUAWEI has just sent us this teaser. It’s time for Twilight? Arguably one of the most interesting color options of any smartphone ever, the HUAWEI P20 Pro in Twilight is coming. Hopefully it isn’t a limited run though.
[UPDATE 2] HUAWEI P20 Pro Twilight limited to 500 units

The first batch of the HUAWEI P20 Pro Twilight is only limited to 500 units, and you can get them at Pavillion Elite at 6pm on 4th May. The  prettiest variant of the Master AI-powered photography smartphone is expected to be snapped up quickly, so you will have to be there early if you want to get yours. Can’t make it? The HUAWEI P20 Pro Twilight will be here officially on 4th June 2018 onwards.
[UPDATE 3] HUAWEI P20 Pro Twilight is welcomed by consumers!

The HUAWEI P20 Pro Twilight’s arrival has drawn HUAWEI fans from all the way as far as Johor. The first consumer arrived at 1.00pm to queue up for the stunning device finished in Twilight, inspired by auroras. More HUAWEI P20 Pro Twilight will hit stores this 4th June 2018. However while HUAWEI did mention great response, they didn’t mention whether it was sold out. Perhaps there will be some leftover stock if you visit the HUAWEI Store at Pavillion Elite?
Pokdepinion: While the device might be strong, i’m more concerned about its battery (because of AI) and this is based from what happened to the previous Mate 10.
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EVGA GeForce GTX 1080 and 1070 FTW HYBRID Announced

Renowned as the best graphics card brand for their after sales service, EVGA has announced its latest graphics card, the EVGA GeForce GTX 1080 and 1070 FTW HYBRID. EVGA aims to make these card the best closed loop cooling solution for NVIDIA-based graphics card with the award winning FTW components, plus additional features like dual BIOS, RGB lighting, a 10cm cooling fan and more.
The HYBRID water cooling solution is designed to give better temperature results, cutting the GPU’s temperature in half. EVGA guarantees that it will be the best closed loop cooling solution, all backed by EVGA’s legendary warranty.
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Built on Pascal

The EVGA GeForce GTX 1080/1070 HYBRID features the most advanced GPU architecture ever made, designed to be the engine of next-generation gaming.

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Hydro Performance Without the Hassle

All in one cooling solution that is completely self-contained. No filling, no custom tubing, no maintenance. Just plug and play.
Sleek Looks

Intelligent wiring system and sleeved tubing make this one sleek cooler without the messy wires.
Copper Base Built for GPU’s

A copper base that is BUILT for GPU’s, the ONLY way to get the best temps possible.
Dedicated Memory Plate

A dedicated memory plate that makes DIRECT contact with the water cooling block. This gives the lowest memory temperatures possible.
Built in Radiator and Fan

Built-in 120mm radiator and fan helps dissipate the heat keeping the GPU as cool as possible. The fan can also be swapped or customized.
FTW Features

10 Phase Power System with Dual BIOS gives you the performance and features that go for the win.
Adjustable RGB LED

An RGB LED that allows complete control of the color through EVGA Precision XOC
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Pokdepenion: EVGA is actually available in Malaysia. But currently the local distro is only bringing in the PSUs, while GPUs are brought in by IdealTech. Lets give some support by giving them a like on their Facebook page and lets hope that they will officially distribute the other products as well.
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Google Chrome on Android Will Finally Get Password-Protected Incognito Mode

Worry about prying eyes looking into your private browsing session? Worry not.
Image: TechCrunch / Google
After rolling out the feature for iOS app, Google is now rolling out the protected Incognito Mode to Chrome for Android. The feature allows users to lock their private browsing session behind a security lock, either by biometrics such as face scanning, fingerprints or simply by a password. Once the user leaves the session, they will be prompted before re-accessing it.
To enable the feature, go to Settings, and under Privacy & Security, turn on Lock incognito tabs when you close Chrome option. However, as TechCrunch noted, some users may not see this feature yet – in which case they need to manually enable the flag by typing this address (without quotes): “chrome://flags/#incognito-reauthentication-for-android”.

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Aside from this feature, Google has announced a few minor improvements – which also covers the PC client – including enabling easier access to quickly clean browsing data and ‘personalized recommendations and reminders’ to help users better manage website’s behaviors (i.e. review notification settings when a website sends too many prompts).
Source: TechCrunch | Google Blog
Pokdepinion: That’s one feature Google finally caught up to Samsung Internet (it’s pretty underrated really, very powerful browser for Android).
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[MWC2019] HONOR Introduces New Gaming+ That Boosts Graphic Performance

HONOR took the time at MWC 2019 in Barcelona to unveil their brand new Gaming+ technology where it includes a series of updates that significantly increases the performance, graphics quality, and image definition of mobile games on their HONOR View20 flagship smartphone.

These upgrades comes as HONOR has also announced an ecosystem of application to utilize their 3D ToF camera that brings a new era of AR. So what does the Gaming+ brings to the table you might ask? The company have claimed that it will improve SoC energy efficiency by 20.34%. The Mali-G76 chipset upgrade on Kirin 980 includes transform optimization that enhances job scheduling and parallel computing.

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In turn, this reduces duplicate instructions and GPU overdraws as well as increase the data transfer speed between CPU, GPU, and memory. The Kirin 980 works seamlessly with the AI frequency modulation scheduling tehnology to predict task loads by monitoring frame rate per second, image quality and touchscreen inputs in real time, and intelligently identifies performance bottlenecks.
As for gaming, the new technology improves load prediction accuracy of each frame by more than 30% compared to traditional methods. Additionally, GPU optimization enhances images quality while also reduce power consumption. With the Gaming+ upgrade, Fortnite Vulkan version can also be supported, bringing in a faster and smoother experience. Games such as QQ Speed and Arena of Valor has also been optimize to support high definition feature.
Pokdepinion: Oh man. I wished that they could’ve come up with this sooner, then I would’ve been able to test it out on the View20..
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10th Gen Intel Core Marvel’s Avengers Collector’s Edition Packaging is official

When I saw the rumors of the 10th Gen Intel Core processors featuring Marvel’s Avengers on their packaging, I didn’t expect it to be legit. Well, Intel has just made an announcement on their Twitter confirming that the Marvel’s Avengers Collector’s Edition Packaging is indeed real.

Avengers Assemble.
Introducing the Intel Core Desktop Processor featuring Marvel’s Avengers Collector’s Edition Packaging, created by painter/muralist @TristanEaton. @playavengers #Reassemble
© 2020 MARVEL pic.twitter.com/FKKAeZzqy3
— Intel Gaming (@IntelGaming) August 14, 2020

The box art was designed in partnership with Tristan Eaton who created a collage of sorts of the iconic characters from Marvel’s Avengers for the packaging of the Intel processors. The processors inside are still the same, but now sport an “A” suffix to indicate the Marvel’s Avenger Collector’s Edition packaging.
There will reportedly be the Intel Core i5-10600KA, Core i7-10700KA, Core i9-10850KA and Core i9-10900KA. Pricing is still unknown at the time of writing, but I guess it will be safe to assume that Intel will be bundling the game with these special collector’s edition.

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Pokdepinion: I guess this game is optimized for Intel?
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Sony Brings Back Smartphone Division Back To Malaysia — Sony Xperia 1 Available For Preorders Starting Tomorrow

It’s been quite some time since we heard about Sony and their Xperia smartphones. Well now it seems that they are back to our shores here in Malaysia where they’ve revealed that they will start to take pre-orders for their latest flagship, the Sony Xperia 1.

The Sony Xperia 1 is the world’s first 4K OLED smartphone that comes with 21:9 CinemaWide display at 6.5-inches as well as HRD remastering technologies. Its display is powered by their BRAVIA TV technologies. In addition to that, it supports wide color space ITU-R BT.2020 as well as DCI-P3 with Illuminant D65.

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In terms of photography, the phone offers a triple lens setup at the back with all three of them being 12MP respectively (wide, telephoto, and ultra wide). As for the front, there’s a 8MP selfie shooter.
Other than that, it comes with a Snapdragon 855 chipset, 3330mAh battery that you can charge with its Type-C port, and Dolby Atmos sound.
Coming in Black, Purple, and Grey color variants, the Xperia 1 will be available in the country from early October 2019 at selected Sony Centres at the price of RM4,299. Those who pre-order for the smartphone, which starts on the 24th of August 2019, will get their hands on a free Sony WH-1000XM3 (Black), while stocks last.
Pokdepinion: Hmm that price though.. On the other hand if you book your device early, you’ll get one of those sweet WH-1000XM3 wireless noise cancelling headphones and they cost RM1,599..
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Overclocker Pushed RTX 4090 Past 3.8GHz In Unigine Superposition Benchmark

Such overclocks has been done before – albeit this is the first time it is achieved under a 3D-based run.

Overclocker CENS has posted a leaderboard-beating score on the Unigine Superposition (8K optimized) run claiming 1st place with 18701 points – which is done under LN2-cooled conditions with the Colorful RTX 4090 iGame LAB – designed for extreme overclocking like this one – pushed as high as 3.825GHz. For reference, a stock Founder’s Edition card will only reach 2.52GHz boost clock on normal conditions.

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This clockspeed, while the highest recorded so far, has technically been achieved before courtesy of another overclocker: OGS from GALAX OC Lab team. That particular run, which was done in last November, was achieved with a run of GPUPI – a GPU-based Pi calculation tool that do not rely on the 3D compute blocks of the GPU.

CENS’s run is paired with Intel Core i9-13900K cooled under liquid nitrogen (LN2) with temperatures going as low as -192°C, while the GPU was said to pull a relatively reasonable 500-600 watts, according to the replies. It remains to be seen if higher clockspeeds can be achieved to cross the 4GHz barrier, as brands such as GALAX often have HOF models designed for the most extreme of extreme overclocks.
Source: Videocardz
Pokdepinion: Considering that’s a whole lot more clockspeed with what looks like at most 25% more power, that’s impressive.
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Acer Launched Predator Orion 3000 and Nitro 50 Gaming Desktops

Acer Malaysia recently unveiled two tiny gaming titans: Predator Orion 3000 and Acer Nitro 50. Both powered by a 12th Gen Intel Core processor and NVIDIA graphic card, these little desktops can help bring your gaming experience to the next level.
Acer Predator Orion 3000

The Predator Orion 3000 is ideal for gamers looking for the greatest mid-tower experience. The desktop features up to 12th Gen Intel Core i7 processor, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 graphics and up to 16 GB of DDR4 memory, and 1 TB of PCIe NVMe SSD storage.

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Not only that, the Orion 300 has an additional M.2 PCIe SSD slot and two SATA3 slots with four DDR5 compatible RAM slots that allow upgrades of up to 64 GB. The chassis combines black glass, metal, and mesh, with an optional transparent EMI-compliant side panel for cleaner gaming aesthetic.

Even during the most intense gaming sessions, the two 2×92 mm Predator FrostBlade 2.0 fans with optimum airflow help keep the device cool. Furthermore, PredatorSense allows gamers to quickly monitor and regulate desktop performance while also allowing them to modify the colour of RGB LED on front and rear fans.
The Predator Orion 3000 is priced at RM6,499 and is available at Acer’s eStore, Predator authorized partners, and their official store on Shopee and Lazada.
Customers who purchase the Predator Orion 3000 before 14 July 2022 will receive an RM150 cash discount and the ability to claim up to RM600 in gifts.
Acer Nitro 50

The Nitro 50 features a 12th Gen Intel Core processor, up to NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER, 8 GB of RAM, and 512 GB of SSD. The desktop fits nicely on any desk or on the floor, integrating all the performance into an 18-litre chassis.
The Nitro 50 is priced at RM3,599 and is available at Acer’s eStore, Acer authorized partners and their official store on Shopee and Lazada.
Customers who purchase the Nitro 50 before 14 July 2022 will receive an RM100 cash discount and the ability to claim up to RM400 in gifts.
For more information about the Predator Orion 3000 and Nitro 50, feel free to visit Predator Gaming Malaysia’s official Facebook page.
Pokdepinion: Tiny build but big performance! These desktops are great for those who move around a lot and prefer using desktops instead of laptops. The build of both the desktops looks amazing too as they look small and sleek.
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PlayStation 4 System Update 5.50 Released – Here’s All The Major Changes

To the surprise of many, Sony Interactive Entertainment has released the PlayStation 4 System Update 5.50 out of the blue. Here’s everything you need to take note of from this version.
PlayStation 4 System Update 5.50 Released

If you were planning on playing online games on your PlayStation 4 today and you don’t keep your console in rest mode, then you may have to wait a little bit. In a random surprise, Sony Interactive Entertainment released System Software Version 5.50 for its latest console, early this morning.

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Version 5.50 clocks in at a couple hundred megabytes and should automatically start downloading as soon as you start up your PlayStation 4. Of course, if you keep your console in rest mode than it should already be downloaded.
For those that don’t know, while 5.50 is not a major update, it does add a ton of new features like a family manager to monitor a user’s playtime, a new PlayStation Plus tab, the ability to make wallpapers, cover images, etc. from a USB storage device, and a new Supersampling mode for PS4 Pro users, which essentially improves image quality even when on a lower resolution TV.
One small feature that was not originally detailed in the two initial reveals, was a brand new PlayStation VR icon next to game’s that support it on both the main menu and your library, which means you won’t have to guess as to what game’s utilize it anymore.
Update 5.50 was originally teased in January after Sony Interactive Entertainment put out a notice that they were looking for beta testers. Soon after, more and more details on System Update 5.50 became available. It’s not a major update so you don’t have to worry about some sudden drastic changes.
If your PS4 doesn’t have the System Update 5.50 available, just give it a bit more time. It will pop up in your PS4’s notifications sooner or later.
Pokdepinion: In case some of the changes ended up being a bit confusing for some of you, just take note of these and you’ll be fine. To those with PS4 Pro consoles, might as well take advantage of Supersampling when you can so you can have a better gaming experience..
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10% Sales Tax Expected to Apply On Imported Low-Value Goods Purchased Online

10% Sales Tax On Imported Low-Value Goods Purchased Online

There is a new bill being tabled which will impose a sales tax on imported low-value goods (LVG) in Malaysia if it gets passed in parliament. This came after some proposed changes to the Sales Tax Act 2018 to tax LVG via the Sales Tax (Amendment) Bill 2022.
From what we understand under Section 11A of the bill, the sales tax will cover “}any prescribed goods or class of goods outside Malaysia which are sold and bought in [the country.” The goal here is for equal tax treatment for both locally manufactured and imported LVG products in Malaysia, with 10% being charged for both.

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At the moment, local manufacturers are charged 5% to 10% in taxes for LVG products, and this includes books, clothes, cosmetics, electronics, and more than don’t exceed RM500 per consignment. This will also apply to sales in online marketplaces as, with sellers required to register with the Ministry of Finance and display their particulars on LVG packaging under Section 11D of the bill.
As for what is classified as LVG, it will fall under the ministry’s discretion based on three main criteria under Section 8 of the law. It includes the class of the goods, price, and how they are brought into the country. The tax will be determined based on the price excluding any other taxes, fees, or charges.
If the bill does get passed, it will not be implemented immediately as it will be up to Finance Minister Tengku Zafrul Aziz to determine the exact date of commencement. Highly likely, it will be sometime in January 2023 as there needs to be ample time for registration and other processes to complete.
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Pokdepinion: As much as I’d like to say that prices of goods shouldn’t be affected much, I have a feeling more will take advantage of it even if they aren’t affected by it.
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Marvel VS Capcom: Infinite Coming in September; Ultron Sigma?

New trailer for Marvel VS Capcom: Infinite, along with the release date, is finally out!
Some have been clamoring for a new entry into the Marvel VS Capcom series. Some were also not satisfied with how Marvel VS Capcom 3 had 2 different iterations as well.
Well, we were given a teaser trailer before on Marvel VS Capcom: Infinite with a rough silhouette of a brand new villain. Now, the villain is finally revealed, and it’s definitely something to look forward to later this year.

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Marvel VS Capcom: Infinite Coming in September
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Capcom made a big announcement today that Marvel vs. Capcom: Infinite will officially launch on September 19th for the PlayStation 4, Windows PC, and Xbox One. Alongside the game’s release date comes its first story trailer, above, which marks the first time that the two universes will truly collide outside of the franchise’s standard battle arena.
As seen from the trailer, we see heroes from both the Marvel and Capcom universe take on what appears to be the combined threat of Ultron and Sigma known as ‘Ultron Sigma’. It’s a being that they dubbed as having made up of “the most menacing mechanoids from the Marvel and Capcom universes.”
Among the characters fighting to save the combined Marvel and Capcom worlds are the Avengers like the Hulk, Thor and Hawkeye; Rocket Raccoon from Guardians of the Galaxy; and Chun-Li, Strider Hiryu and Chris Redfield from the Capcom side. Ultron will also be a playable fighter for the first time. Of course, we are expecting more characters to be revealed as the release date draws near.
Marvel vs. Capcom: Infinite is now up for pre-order in several different editions, including Deluxe and Collector’s sets that come with a 2017 Character Pass. That will give owners access to six additional characters after launch, the first of which will be the deadly Sigma. No word yet on a Malaysian pre-order but we will keep you guys updated as we hear more about it.

Pokdepinion: I am super stoked for Marvel VS Capcom: Infinite. I mean, as far as I know, it’s not your standard 3v3 format anymore but it’s still something I’m looking forward to, especially with Megaman on board.
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Adobe Premiere Rush Now Available On Android Smartphones

Adobe has revealed Premier Rush, the first all-in-one cross-device video editing app is now available for select Android smartphones. Available on both the Google play Store and Samsung Galaxy Store, Android users can now capture, edit, and share online videos to their social platforms easier and faster than ever.

Premiere Rush packs powerful capabilities from Adobe’s professional tools such as Premiere Pro and Audition into one simplified workflow that’s optimized for Android. It integrates intuitive editing, simplified color correction, AI-powered audio clean up and more.
It automatically syncs all projects and edits to the cloud, so you can access from the most up-to-date versions whenever you need it. There are several plans for Premiere Rush that includes:

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Premiere Rush Starter Plan: Available for free, the Starter plan gives customers access to all Premiere Rush features, use of desktop and mobile apps, and the ability to create an unlimited number of projects and export up to three projects.
Premiere Rush is available at $9.99(~RM41)/month to individuals, $19.99(~RM83)/month to teams, and finally $29.99(~RM125)/month for enterprise customers.

It is worth noting that at the time of writing, the app is available for select Android smartphones. These devices include Samsung’s Galaxy S10/S10+, S9/S9+, Note9, Note8, S10e, Google’s Pixel 3/3XL, Pixel 2/2XL, and finally the OnePlus 6T. They have said that they will be bringing in more Android devices soon to the list.
Pokdepinion: Video editing on the go anyone? Sadly I can’t give it a test as my phone’s not compatible..
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Waze to Introduce Destination-based Marketing in Their App
Emma Weisberg, Global Chief Marketing Officer for Waze Ads

At a roundtable discussion today, the folks over at Waze introduced the new Destination-based marketing on their app. It is essentially an opportunity for businesses to tap into new potential targets with relevant advertising.
How it works is that there will be advertisements on the app that will appear only when the car is not moving. When the app detects movement even as slow as 1km/h, the advertisement will automatically hide itself, thus ensuring that drivers will not be distracted. The appeal here for businesses is that the advertisements that are served will be relevant to the driver based on their habits as well as the route that they will be taking.
For example, if let’s say someone wants to drive to KLCC and there is a McDonald’s restaurant on the way, the chance of a McDonald’s advertisement to pop up will be higher. Waze has also mentioned that drivers will be given a maximum of four advertisements per session, and it may be lesser depending on how long the drive is. However, they assure that it will only show when the car is not moving and that it won’t appear in a pop up-like manner.

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Felipe Almeida, Head of Waze Global Product Marketing
It is said that this has already been implemented in other countries, namely Canada and Australia, which have seen an increase in visits and searches for the advertised businesses. In Malaysia, there are over 6.3 million active users on a monthly basis, with many user-generated reports to make driving a better experience for everyone. Given the very active user base, this would be very beneficial for businesses looking for additional brand exposure with their relevant audience.
Waze has also mentioned that they are looking to add more things in the future that will bring added convenience to the masses. One such example is being able to pay for gas using their app when you stop at a petrol station to refuel. However, they are still in the midst of developing this so we will need to wait and see if and when it gets implemented here.
Pokdepinion: I was more concerned about drivers getting distracted while on the road which could severe problems but it appears that they have taken measures to ensure that this wouldn’t be a problem.
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