New Pre-Order Offer for Samsung Galaxy S22 series

The Samsung Galaxy S22 Series received so much love and support from fans at its’ debut that the company has now decided to offer new pre-order deals. These offers start from now until 3rd March 2022 and are worth up to RM1,168.
New Samsung Galaxy S22 Series Pre-Order Deals

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Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G 256GB will retail at RM5,499, available in a range of colours including Phantom Black, Phantom Silver, Green and Burgundy, comes with exclusive free gifts like a Galaxy Watch4 Bluetooth (40mm) that is usually worth RM899, and a Galaxy X LAMY Safari Twin Pen worth RM269.
Both the Samsung Galaxy S22+ 5G 256GB and the Samsung Galaxy S22 5G 265GB both retail at RM4,299 and RM3,699 each. These models are available in a range of colours including Phantom Black, Phantom Silver, Green and Pink Gold, and customers are entitled to receive a Galaxy Watch4 Bluetooth (40mm) worth RM899 for free.
You can start pre-ordering the Galaxy S22 Series at any Samsung Experience Stores, Samsung Authorized Partners and Samsung Malaysia Online Store. To find out more about the pre-order deals, you can visit their website.
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Pokdepinion: If you’re planning to get the new devices anyway, might as well pre-order it as soon as you can so you can enjoy those free gifts. Even if you don’t plan on using them, you could always sell it off to make back some of what you spent on the new smartphone.
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Riot Forge To Release Two Games Based On League Of Legends Universe

Riot Games’ label Riot Forge has today announced two new games, Ruined King: A League of Legends Story as well as Convergence: A League of Legends Story, which you can probably tell by their titles, are based on League of Legends.

Starting off with Ruined King, the game is developed by Airship Syndicate. It seems that the game is a turn-based RPG that is set after the event of Burning Tides.
You will take the role of LoL champions and explore the city of Bilgewater and the mysterious Shadow Isles. The game advances the stories of many champions in LoL and offers an exciting new way to experience the World of Runeterra, or so they say.

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On the other hand is Convergence: A League of Legends Story, a single player action platformer that’s developed by Double Stallion Games.
In the game you get to explore the world as Ekko, a young inventor with a device that manipulates time. Follow on his journey as he discovers that the power to change time comes with many consequences.
About the two games, Riot Forge has said “We are thrilled to announce our first two partnership with Airship Syndicate and Double Stallion Games” and they told us to expect me. “This is just the beginning, we have multiple games in development and are excited to get them out to players” they added.
The two games are currently in the works for both PC and console. No release date was announced.
Pokdepinion: Looks interesting. Might give it a go when they come out.
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Samsung Made Strides in Solid-State Battery Tech: A Gamechanger for Smart Devices and EVs

Samsung, a prominent player in the tech industry, has been diligently working on developing a new solid-state battery technology. Recent reports indicate that the company has made significant strides in this area, bringing the promise of enhanced energy density and long-term endurance to smart devices and electric vehicles (EVs). With other manufacturers like Xiaomi and QuantumScape also exploring this technology, the era of solid-state batteries seems imminent.
Samsung Solid-State Battery Advancements
Samsung’s Dual Approach

What sets Samsung apart is its dual approach to solid-state battery development. The company’s Electro-Mechanics division is focused on tailoring solid-state batteries for smart and mobile devices, while Samsung SDI is dedicated to developing solid-state batteries with sulfide electrolytes for the EV sector. This comprehensive strategy allows Samsung to address the unique requirements of both markets, promising transformative advancements.

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Solid-state batteries have gained attention for their potential to revolutionize battery technology. By improving energy density, these batteries can offer larger capacities within the same volume. This opens up new possibilities for smart devices, allowing for longer usage times and more advanced features. Moreover, solid-state batteries offer greater long-term endurance, reducing the need for frequent replacements and improving overall sustainability.
The Promise of QuantumScape

While Samsung’s progress is commendable, other manufacturers are also contributing to the solid-state battery landscape. QuantumScape, in particular, has emerged as a promising player. The company is already collaborating with select car manufacturers and has provided prototypes for testing purposes. With its focus on solid-state battery technology, QuantumScape could be a key player in shaping the future of EV mobility.
Samsung’s Electro-Mechanics division’s efforts to develop solid-state batteries for smart devices hold immense potential. By harnessing the benefits of solid-state technology, smartphones and other mobile devices can achieve greater energy efficiency and longer battery life. This could transform the way we use and rely on our devices, opening doors for new functionalities and experiences.
Samsung SDI’s pursuit of solid-state batteries with sulfide electrolytes is aimed squarely at the EV industry. By enhancing energy density and battery endurance, EVs can achieve longer driving ranges, shorter charging times, and improved overall performance. Solid-state batteries have the potential to revolutionize the way we think about electric mobility, making it more accessible and convenient for users.
The Road Ahead
While Samsung’s progress in solid-state battery technology is promising, it is important to note that this is still a developing field. Further research and testing are needed to ensure scalability and commercial viability. However, with companies like Samsung, Xiaomi, and QuantumScape pushing the boundaries, the future of solid-state batteries seems bright. Samsung’s advancements in solid-state battery technology mark a significant milestone in the quest for more efficient and sustainable energy solutions.
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Pokdepinion: As solid-state batteries become a reality, we can expect to witness remarkable improvements in the performance and endurance of our devices while driving the electrification revolution in the automotive industry. The future is undoubtedly electrifying, and solid-state batteries are set to play a vital role in shaping this new era.
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Acer Updates Vero Lineup With Aspire Vero 14 And Vero CB1 Series Monitors

In the recent launch event, Acer Malaysia introduced its latest eco-friendly lineup includes a new Aspire Vero laptop, as well as Vero CB1 series monitors.

First off, the Aspire Vero 14 takes the size down from 15 inches and incorporates 40% PCR plastic in its chassis (10% more in this generation), reducing CO2 emissions by 30%. The trackpad is made from recycled Ocean Bound Plastic (OBP), and the paint-free chassis minimizes volatile organic compounds (VOCs). The laptop is designed to be easy to repair and recycle, and it comes in recyclable packaging that can be repurposed into an ergonomic laptop stand.

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It  is also equipped with a 14-inch FHD IPS display, 8GB or 16GB of RAM, a 512GB SSD, and up to a 13th Gen Intel Core i7 processor. It is pre-installed with Microsoft Office 2021 Home and Student edition, and it retails from RM2,599 (starts from Core i3 configuration) – available on Acer eStore, official Shopee as well as Lazada stores. Acer also kicks off a campaign for customers to trade-in old devices (laptops, PCs, tablets and more) for rebates up to RM500 when purchasing the Aspire Vero 14.

Meanwhile, the three monitors in the Vero CB1 series are the CB241Y, CB271, and CB271U – with the former two models featuring a 99% sRGB FHD IPS panel, whereas the lattermost gets an increase in resolution with the QHD IPS panel. All three monitors come with USB-C ports that supplies 65W for laptops; the stand supports height, swivel and pivot adjustments. Pricing is set at RM749 for CB241Y, RM879 for CB271 and finally RM1,099 for the CB271U model.
Pokdepinion: Acer is definitely pushing really hard in the environmental friendliness aspects of their products. Good to see, though!
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Borderlands 3 Review – Kinda Repetitive But Still Chaotic and Fun

Borderlands 3 Review
What is Borderlands 3 About?

Borderlands 3 is a role-playing game and first-person shooter
hybrid by Gearbox Software. The game takes place after the events of
Borderlands 2, specifically after Handsome Jack’s death and the fall of
Hyperion. Troy and Tyreen Calypso, better known as the Calypso Twins, learn of
other Vaults beyond Planet Pandora.
As a result, the twins form a violent cult known as the Children of the Vault; a group that is designed to help them gain possession of all the vaults in the galaxy. Commander Lilith, the leader of the Crimson Raiders, returns to recruit new Vault Hunters in order to stop the Calypso Twins’ scheme. These new Vault Hunters are FL4K the Beastmaster, Zane the Operator, Moze the Gunner, and Amara the Siren.

Shortly after being recruited and preparing to head to other
planets, the Calypso Twins launched a surprise attack on the Crimson Raiders.
This led to Commander Lilith losing her Siren powers. With no choice left in
the matter, it is up to the new Vault Hunters to uncover the Vaults in order to
save humanity from total destruction.

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There’s No Right or Wrong Way

The core element of the Borderlands 3 is that it’s a
first-person shooter with role-playing game elements. Gamers will pick between
one of four playable characters, each with their own unique abilities. While
all characters will function the same at the beginning, there will be a huge
shift in style when the chosen character becomes stronger.
The characters will grow stronger by earning experience points. After you’ve collected enough, your character will level up. This will result in an increase in health points, the ability to use stronger equipment, and a skill point which can be used in the character’s respective skill tree. Each characters’ skill tree will have three different sections, each fitting a particular playstyle.

The new element in Borderlands 3 is that each skill tree
section also comes with its own active skill, giving characters at least three
special skills that can be utilized instead of just one like in previous games.
In the case of my chosen character, Beastmaster FL4K, the Master tree is
designed to improve synergy with his pet whereas the Hunter tree is to maximize
damage output.
You can earn experience points by completing quests, discovering new areas, or by simply subduing enemies. Keep in mind however that the level cap is at 50 so you won’t be able to maximize all three sections of the skill tree. This will force players to strategize on how they want their character to play out primarily, and then work on supplementing that with the other sections’ abilities.

There is no wrong way of growing your character. You can
freely strengthen them as you see fit but if you feel like a different section
would work better somewhere down the road, you can easily readjust your skill
tree points via the Quick Change machine. What I would have liked is for the
game to allow you to swap characters and retain your existing character’s level
and playthrough. If you want to play a new character, you will have to start
over from scratch.
A Little Repetitive But It’s Still Fun

For the most part, Borderlands 3 will play out like your
typical first-person shooter. Simply gun down the enemies with your weapons and
proceed through the game. At the beginning, you can only equip two weapons but
as you progress, you can equip a total of four weapons. The equipment is one of
the most entertaining aspects of the game.
Each equipment will have its own parameters including damage and fire rate. The rarest equipment will usually come with its own unique abilities to aid in combat. For example, there are pistols with explosive bullets as well as rifles that can move on its own to shoot enemies for you. In typical Borderlands fashion, the weapons are unconventional and there’s plenty of surprises to enjoy.

A new thing added to Borderlands 3 is secondary firing mode
as shown in the earliest part of the game. Certain weapons have dual
functionalities that can drastically change how you use it. For example,
something as simple as changing elemental attributes to something as strange as
pistols firing rockets instead. This simple addition gives you more versatility
and variety in combating your foes.
For the most part, combat can get chaotic rather fast and it’s really fun. After a while however, it starts feeling a little repetitive especially if you’re looking to just level up your character or proceed through the story. This is especially the case because enemies within an area respawn after a few minutes, and simply running through them can have little to no impact in your gameplay.

Like previous entries, you have the main story quests and side quests to enjoy. As usual, the main quests will have you go through the primary parts of the storyline and the side quests are optional missions that will yield bonus rewards. This includes equipment, money, and experience points. The side quests do enrich the game’s overall lore. Fortunately, it doesn’t feel like a repetitive chore.
Even after you’re done with the main game, there’s still more stuff that you can do post-game, most notably the Circle of Slaughter and Proving Grounds. You can also opt to try out True Vault Hunter Mode as well, which is essentially New Game+ with stronger enemies and better loot. This game is packed with a lot of content and I can see people playing this for a good number of hours.
If you want to learn more about co-op play in the game, we have a separate article discussing that which you can view by clicking right here.
Borderlands 3 Verdict

Borderlands 3 is a pretty fun game and is definitely worth the wait. However, I do feel like we needed to wait a bit longer as the game was a little unstable on PC and on the PlayStation 4. I’ve personally faced performance issues and glitches. With recent updates however, the game has run considerably better so it should be running fine for most people.
You have the Borderlands signature style of narrative along with a colourful cast of characters, it’s hard to hate. The game has its fair share of quirks, including the repetitive combat elements, but if you can look past that, you will find yourself having a great time. With that, I award Borderlands 3 with our Silver Pokdeward.

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Celcom delivers the best gaming and video experience on the widest 4G network

Celcom has been widely regarded as the one telco that can deliver a good signal even in remote areas in Malaysia. And in Opensignal’s recent report, it was proven that not all networks are equal. Celcom does indeed have the upper hand when it comes to 4G LTE coverage.
Celcom provides a 96% population coverage in 10 out of the 14 states in Malaysia. Thanks to the massive deployment, Celcom’s 4G availability is an industry leading 87.7%. But coverage isn’t the only advantage Celcom’s LTE network has.
PUBG Mobile, anyone?
Celcom came up on top when it came to latency as well, scoring 43.2 ms in the Latency Experience metric, a whole 9ms quicker than the slowest mobile provider in Malaysia. Latency is a major factor when it comes to gaming, so for you mobile gamers out there, you know which telco to pick.

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When it comes to video experience, Celcom scored the highest with 63.5 points, promising a great experience consuming video content online too. With video streaming, fast download speeds are important, but consistency also plays a huge role in determining the quality of your experience. Celcom was rated “Good” in this metric.
Video consumption has been increasing in recent times
In Opensignal’s regional analysis, Celcom delivers the highest scores in various metrics as well. We have tabulated the data below:
Winning categoriesKuala LumpurDownload Speed Experience (20.2 Mbps)Latency Experience (32.3 ms)Video Experience (69.7 points)SelangorDownload Speed Experience (19 Mbps)Upload Speed Experience (7.5 Mbps)Latency Experience (34 ms)Video Experience (67.3 points)TerengganuDownload Speed Experience (19.8 Mbps)Upload Speed Experience (7.4 Mbps)Latency Experience (45.4ms)Video Experience (65.6 points)PerakLatency Experience (42.4ms)Video Experience (62.8 points)SabahLatency Experience (54.1ms)Video Experience (59.9 points)
Celcom users can easily enjoy the benefits of their advanced network thanks to affordable plans that are super flexible like the new Celcom Xpax XP Lite. Game, watch videos or just scroll through social media, Celcom is prepared to deliver the best experience with the widest 4G LTE network in Malaysia.
These impressive achievements are powered by Celcom’s implementation of 4×4 MIMO, Carrier Aggregation, 256 QAM on Celcom’s 4T4R LTE network and many other technologies to bring higher maximum speeds, smooth streaming and a seamless experience to the latest flagships like the iPhone 11, Galaxy Note10 and more.
Can’t wait for 5G!
With 5G networks just around the corner, Celcom is also actively conducting 5G trials in Petaling Jaya Sentral. It’s Malaysia’s first 5G Live Cluster Trial to test and observe 5G coverage in real-life environments. Meanwhile in Malaysia’s first 5G trial back in May 2017, Celcom achieved 18 Gbps peak throughput and an ultra-low 3ms latency. Needless to say, they are gearing up to deliver great experience with their 5G network in the future as well.
What are you waiting for? Head over to Celcom.com.my to find out more about the latest plans and offerings from Celcom!
Find out more about Celcom’s latest plans!

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Digi Broadband Plans Now With Larger Quotas — Starts From RM45 Per Month

Digi Telecommunications has announced today of their upsized Digi Home Broadband plans which provides up to 50% larger data quotas.
New Digi Home Broadband Plans
With the new upsized Digi Home Broadband plans, it provides up to 50% larger data quotas for both new and existing customers with prices starting from RM45 per month.
The total quota upgrade sees the original 15GB quota set for an upgrade to 25GB for the Broadband Monthly 45 plan, from 35GB to 50GB for the Broadband Monthly 65 plan, and finally from 75GB to 100GB for the Broadband Monthly 105 plan.

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In addition to that, all existing Digi Postpaid subscribers will get RM5 or RM10 lifetime discounts when they sign up for Digi Home Broadband, potentially bringing home internet access to an even more affordable price of RM40 per month.
The new quota upgrade for existing Digi Home Broadband users will take affect at their next bill cycle while new customers will be able to enjoy them as soon as they sign up.
Customers will enjoy these plans with consistent internet speeds of at least 10Mbps for 4G LTE and 20Mbps for 4G LTE-A, the company has said.
For more details on the new Digi Home Broadband upgrades, you can click here to visit Digi’s official website.
Pokdepinion; That’s nice of Digi. Quite an upgrade that they are offering if I do say so myself. I wonder how’s the coverage though.
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ASUS Z590 motherboards start from RM1179 in Malaysia

ASUS Malaysia has finally announced the official pricing of their Intel Z590 motherboards. With prices ranging from RM1179 for the ASUS Prime Z590-A to RM2659 for the ROG Maximus XIII Hero, the lineup is definitely quite a bit pricier than the Intel Z490 motherboards that launched last year.
          ASUS Prime Z590-A            ROG Strix Z590-A Gaming WiFi
Interestingly enough, ASUS Malaysia will only be bringing in their ATX boards. That means there won’t be options for mATX and ITX users. ASUS has upgraded the VRM systems to better handle the higher power demands of the 11th Gen Intel Core processors, especially when overclocked. You get 14+2 power stages across the entire lineup of ASUS Z590 boards available in Malaysia, which is nice.

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ASUS Prime TUF Gaming Z590-Plus WiFi
Speaking of overclocking, most of the motherboards here today, except for the TUF Gaming Z590 Plus WiFi, support ASUS’ convenient AI overclocking feature. All of the boards support AI Noise Cancellation, which debuted on ASUS’ B550 lineup last year.
          ROG STRIX Z590-E GAMING WiFi          ROG MAXIMUS XIII HERO            ROG Strix Z590-F Gaming WiFi
Most of the ASUS Z590 lineup have also been upgraded to offer Intel WiFi 6, while the higher end options like the ROG Maximus XIII Hero even get WiFi 6E support. Every board will also now boast of 2.5GbE LAN. All these boards will offer display outputs, which is great if you want to take advantage of the Intel Iris Xe Graphics that comes in the 11th Gen Intel Core CPUs.
You can check out the differences between the boards offered here in Malaysia below:
ASUS Z590 Specs and Pricing in Malaysia

ROG Maximus XIII Hero
ROG Strix Z590-E Gaming WiFi
ROG Strix Z590-F Gaming WiFi
ROG Strix Z590-A Gaming WiFi
TUF Gaming Z590-Plus WiFi
Prime Z590-A

Form Factor
ATX
ATX
ATX
ATX
ATX
ATX

VRMs
14+2
14+2
14+2
14+2
14+2 DrMOS
14+2 DrMOS

RAM Support
Up to DDR4-5333
Up to DDR4-5333
Up to DDR4-5333
Up to DDR4-5333
Up to DDR4-5133
Up to DDR4-5333

Storage
1 x M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4
1 x M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4
1 x M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 / SATA
6 x SATA 6Gbps
1 x M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4
1 x M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4
1 x M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 / SATA
6 x SATA 6Gbps
1 x M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4
1 x M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4
1 x M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 / SATA
6 x SATA 6Gbps
1 x M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4
1 x M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 / SATA
6 x SATA 6Gbps
1 x M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4
2 x M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 / SATA
6 x SATA 6Gbps
1 x M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4
2 x M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 / SATA
6 x SATA 6Gbps

Display output
1 x HDMI 2.0
2 x Thunderbolt 4
1 x DisplayPort 1.4
1 x HDMI 2.0
1 x DisplayPort 1.4
1 x HDMI 2.0
1 x DisplayPort 1.4
1 x HDMI 2.0
1 x DisplayPort 1.4
1 x HDMI 2.0
1 x DisplayPort 1.4
1 x HDMI 2.0

Networking
Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX210, WiFi 6E, Bluetooth 5.2
2 x Intel I225-V 2.5GbE LAN
Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX210, WiFi 6E, Bluetooth 5.2
2 x Intel I225-V 2.5GbE LAN
Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX210, WiFi 6E, Bluetooth 5.2
Intel I225-V 2.5GbE LAN
Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX200, WiFi 6, Bluetooth 5.0
Intel I225-V 2.5GbE LAN
Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX200, WiFi 6, Bluetooth 5.0
\Intel I225-V 2.5GbE LAN
Intel I225-V 2.5GbE LAN

Price
RM2659
RM2275
RM2125
RM1699
RM1309
RM1179

All of the above ASUS Z590 motherboards are covered by ASUS’ 3+1 Year Warranty, and are available now at all authorized resellers.
Pokdepinion: Too bad that there aren’t any ATX Z590 boards this generation… Also no idea why ASUS didn’t bring in the ROG Strix Z590-I Gaming WiFi. That board looks sweet!
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PS Plus Getting Upgrade on PS5: Exclusive Cloud Streaming for Premium Subscribers

Exciting news awaits PS Plus subscribers on PS5, as Sony announces an upgrade to the subscription service. While the new feature is a welcome addition, it’s important to note that it will only be available to select PS Plus users. Sony has been continually evolving PS Plus, and last year saw the introduction of two additional tiers, expanding the subscription service’s offerings. With the latest upgrade, PS5 cloud streaming will be integrated into PS Plus, granting exclusive access to premium subscribers.
PS5 Cloud Streaming for PS Plus

Sony is currently testing cloud streaming for “supported PS5 games” as part of the upgraded PS Plus experience. This includes PS5 titles in the PS Plus catalog, Game Trials, and digital PS5 titles owned by subscribers. While a final list of supported games and an official release date are yet to be disclosed, the upcoming feature will allow players to enjoy supported games through cloud streaming directly from their PS5 console. This goes beyond traditional cloud gaming by enabling players to jump into games even before they finish downloading on their console.

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Although the specific release date remains unknown, Sony encourages fans to stay tuned for further announcements regarding the cloud streaming feature. Given Sony’s openness about the ongoing testing, it suggests that the launch may be imminent. While we eagerly await more information, rest assured that we will update this story once additional details are revealed so stay tuned for further updates. In the meantime, we invite you to share your thoughts in the comments section. Are you a PS Plus Premium subscriber excited about this new feature? And for those who are not yet subscribers, does this upgrade tempt you to join the premium tier?
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Pokdepinion: PS Plus on PS5 is set to undergo an exciting upgrade, bringing exclusive cloud streaming capabilities to premium subscribers. Sony’s continuous efforts to enhance the subscription service have led to the integration of PS5 cloud streaming, allowing players to enjoy supported games through cloud gaming and jump into titles while they are still downloading. Although the official release date is yet to be announced, the feature is currently being tested, hinting at an imminent launch.
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Winnie the Pooh and Hundred Acre Wood Confirmed for Kingdom Hearts 3

At the X018 event which took place in Mexico City, a brand new trailer for Square Enix’s highly anticipated RPG / J-RPG, Kingdom Hearts 3, was unveiled with some pretty interesting bits of information.
The new Kingdom Hearts 3 trailer showed off some of the things we already knew in the game, including the likes of Rapunzel, Jack Sparrow, Baymax, and more. However, we did get a confirmation on the inclusion of Winnie the Pooh and the Hundred Acre Wood.
In past entries, Hundred Acre Wood was designed to be a fun deviation from the standard game, hosting a bunch of mini-games featuring Winnie the Pooh and friends. While it was optional, it will reward players with some very valuable items.

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For Kingdom Hearts 3, Square Enix has confirmed that it will still be focused on mini-games. While it wasn’t mentioned, it may be optional yet again but I have a feeling it’s meant to give the players a proper end to Sora’s adventures with Winnie the Pooh.
Aside from that, we did also get to see bits of Terra-Xehanort, otherwise known as Terranort, and the Organization XIII is full force. Many of their identities are still unknown at this point in time but we will get to find out sooner rather than later.
Kingdom Hearts 3 will be coming to the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One on 25th January 2018. No word on a PC release, in case anyone is curious about it.
Pokdepinion: At first, I didn’t like the Hundred Acre Wood levels, it seemed to childish for me. But I have to admit, after going through with it, I’ve developed a soft spot for it. This won’t be something I’ll be skipping if it’s optional, that’s for sure. I’m going to see it through to the end.
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Google will start charging 6% Service Tax on 1st January 2020

As previously reported, digital services like Netflix, Spotify and Steam will be 6% more expensive starting from next year. Google will also be collecting the 6% Service Tax starting next year for their G Suite and Google Ads services.

Google has sent out an email informing users that the Service Tax charged will be visible as a separate line in “Transactions” under “Billing & Payments”, with the invoice showing the amount of tax charged.
With Google charging 6% Service Tax on their services, you can pretty much expect that YouTube Premium will also be 6% more expensive starting next year.

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Time to stock up on your subscriptions before 2020 rolls around!
Pokdepinion: Now everything is gonna be pricier…
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iFixit’s Teardown On ROG Ally Reveals Easier Repairability, On Paper

iFixit got their hands on ASUS’s latest gaming handheld, the ROG Ally, and naturally a teardown analysis is on the cards here. For those who values repairability, good news: the ROG Ally fared very well in iFixit’s teardown with various highlights compared to Valve’s Steam Deck.

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The device is easily accessible through six screws on the back – upon opening the rear cover you’re greeted with a two-piece battery that also provides weight balance to the handheld for better comfort. No glue involved here like Steam Deck, as the battery can easily be removed by undoing the screws (though a clear label does say “Do Not Disassemble” for safety reasons, as Li-ion battery can be volatile).

Despite the thumbstick features a more traditional potentiometer-based designs which is prone to long-term wear, the assembly is proven to be easily accessible and replaceable thanks to the modularity of the part itself and the daughterboard that minimizes the attrition of parts should one part of the entire component fail. Other parts such as M.2 2230 SSD, heatsink and fan assembly remained accessible throughout the teardown process.
The only exception is the screen – which is glued into the chassis and requires slicing the adhesive for removal should a replacement be warranted. On that note, while ASUS offers great repairability, the question remains on whether the company may open access for its spare parts to the public – something that Steam Deck already has availability for.

Source: Tom’s Hardware
Pokdepinion: Opening up the spare parts catalog can be a huge advantage for ASUS against any future entries in the market, given that modding and repair in handhelds are fairly prominent.
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Sony Announces New High-Performance M-Series CFexpress Type A Memory Cards

Sony has unveiled two new CFexpress Type A memory cards, the CEA-M1920T and CEA-M960T, offering high capacities of 1920 GB and 960 GB respectively. These memory cards conform to the CFexpress 2.0 and VPG200 standards, which states that users can record stable footage at 200 MB/s without experiencing dropped frames, even when shooting in 4K with high bitrates. It is also IP57-rated, capable of withstanding heavy dust or liquid submersion environments.
Despite their large capacities, these CFexpress Type A memory cards are not much larger than standard full-size SD cards, and the read/write speeds can reach as high as 800MB/s and 700MB/s respectively, using the PCIe 3.0 x1 link – significantly higher than SD cards. Sony says the cards utilize an “original alloy with excellent heat transmission properties”, they provide the same durability as Sony’s CEA-G series CFexpress Type A cards.

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Sony provides free desktop applications to support data management on CFexpress Type A cards, including the Media Scan Utility for diagnosing the flash memory’s condition and the Memory Card File Rescue for recovering accidentally deleted image data, including RAW images and 4K movie files.
Both models will be available in Malaysia starting in August 2023, with pricing set to be announced in due course.
Pokdepinion: Quite a lot of performance for something as small as this.
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Hotlink Prepaid Internet 365 Lets You Stay Connected All Year Long From RM6

The folks at Hotlink has introduced their new Hotlink Prepaid Internet 365 plan, where you can enjoy all year round internet from as low as RM6.
Hotlink Prepaid Internet 365
The plan comes with a 60-day active period for any top up denomination, plus the option to purchase a 365-day SIM active period at only RM30. This would allow you the ease of thinking to top up frequently to keep your SIM active.
As you can see from the image above, the plan comes with three types of passes with different quotas to suit your needs. They’ve said that you are in full charge of your data usage with no speed cap or throttling.

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Aside from that, the company believes that they are offering the lowest IDD rates. The online exclusive launch of Hotlink Prepaid Internet 365 is priced at a promotional rate of RM25 for the SIM pack and includes a 365-day 10GB high speed internet and RM2 additional credit. To top it off, eligible Jaringan Prihatin users can claim up to RM180 free credit and an additional 60GB high-speed internet per month.
If you are already a Hotlink user and wish to use switch to the offer, you may switch to the plan within the Hotlink app for a change fee of RM5.
To learn more on the offer, you may head to Hotlink’s website right here. Stay tuned to Pokde.net for the latest tech and gaming news plus reviews.
Pokdepinion: Some might not believe it, but I think I can last a year with just 10GB of data (at least least as long as we’re in this whole pandemic). Where would we go out and use data anyway?
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Nokia Appoints Datuk Mohd Rauf Nasir As New Managing Director

Datuk Mohd Rauf Nasir has been named Managing Director of Nokia Malaysia, Maldives, and Sri Lanka, beginning August 1, 2021. In his new job, Datuk Rauf will be based in Kuala Lumpur and will be in charge of Nokia’s business and operations in the nations.
Datuk Mohd Rauf Nasir is Nokia’s new Managing Director for Malaysia, Maldives and Sri Lanka

Datuk Mohd Rauf Nasir has over 30 years of expertise in the Malaysian telecommunications and information technology industries. Datuk Rauf was the Country President of Motorola Solutions Malaysia before joining Nokia, where he helped expand the company’s mission-critical communications business in the areas of public safety, oil and gas, transportation, and enterprise.

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Prior to that, Datuk Rauf held a number of prominent positions at IBM, where he oversaw a variety of industries, including government, healthcare, and defence. His most recent position at IBM was General Manager of the Communications Sector, where he was responsible for major industries such as telecommunications, utilities, and media.
“Malaysia is a key market for Nokia and we will continue to work with industry stakeholders in the nation to advance its holistic digital transformation. As a global technology leader, Nokia is poised to strongly contribute to national technology advancements such as 5G.” said Datuk Mohd Rauf Nasir. “I look forward to working with our operator and enterprise customers – as well as with the government – to strengthen local ecosystems, especially in empowering Malaysia’s society and economy to accelerate the transition towards Industry 4.0.”
Nokia’s continuous drive to expand its operations in the area will benefit from Datuk Rauf’s vast experience in Malaysia. His role is notably important for guiding Nokia’s delivery of innovation and essential solutions in the region, including high-speed private wireless networks and 5G, from the company’s unique portfolio.
Pokdepinion: Good luck to Datuk Mohd Rauf Nasir. Looking forward to seeing what you will be bringing to the table in the future.
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ASUS ROG Zephyrus M (GU502) Review — the gaming laptop for grown ups

There are few gaming laptops as iconic as the ROG Zephyrus in ASUS’ lineup. It represented ASUS’ first laptop focused on delivering a portable gaming laptop without sacrificing on cooling performance with the innovative Active Aerodynamic System (AAS). Then we had the first generation ROG Zephyrus M, sacrificing weight and thickness to offer an alternative for those who wanted a more robust cooling system. Fast forward to today, and we are looking at the latest ROG Zephyrus M (GU502), which also lacks the cool AAS cooling, but has lost some weight to live up to the Zephyrus name.
Unboxing

The packaging of the ROG Zephyrus M is as beautiful as you would expect a recent ROG laptop to have. There’s little to see aside from the ROG eye emblem, reminding you of the cult you are getting yourself into when getting the ROG Zephyrus M.

Once you lift the lid you would see the ROG cybertext graphics urging you to join the republic. Not sure if this was a Star Wars thing or what. Meanwhile the laptop awaits, wrapped in clear plastic.

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The ROG Zephyrus M will not surprise you with a free mouse or whatever. You get pretty much only the basics with it. The laptop, some documentation and an overkill 230W charger which it shares with the higher end Zephyrus M.
Appearance

This is by far one of the sleekest ROG laptops to date. The lid of the ROG Zephyrus M (GU502) is black brushed magnesium alloy, not to be confused with regular aluminium. It’s stronger and lighter, but what really matters is that it looks ridiculously awesome.

On the underside we get an equally sleek bottom cover. ASUS made plenty of cutouts for ventilation and also the speakers. ASUS seems to be really going for a low-profile look with the ROG Zephyrus M, as you can see there’s no flashy cybertext here, unlike on the much more gamer-oriented ROG Strix SCAR III.

To be entirely honest, the ROG Zephyrus M doesn’t really look like an ROG laptop if you overlook the eye emblem on the lid and the tasteful sprinkle of ROG tags here and there. There are more vents than you would usually get on a regular laptop, but there are far less aggressive elements like red highlights or sharp, angular lines that have defined years of ROG laptops. You get just sleek lines and matte surfaces with the ROG Zephyrus M (GU502). Speaking of matte surfaces, the palm rest is coated in a sweet soft-touch paint job that feels amazing. And all of that is amazingly compact with slim bezels except for the lower one, so thin that ASUS has decided to entirely drop the webcam from the ROG Zephyrus M.
Specifications
CPUIntel Core i7-9750H @ 2.6 GHz (up to 4.5 GHz Boost), 6C/12T, 45W TDP, 14nmRAM8GB 2666 MHz DDR4 @ 2666 MHz (1 x vacant slot up to 16GB DDR4)GPUIntel UHD Graphics 630NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti 6GB GDDR6Storage512GB Intel 660p PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe SSD1 x M.2 SSD slot vacantSoftwareMicrosoft Windows 10 HomeGeForce Game Ready Driver 441.66Armoury CrateSonic Studio 3GameFirst VGameVisualMyASUSConnectivityIntel Wireless-AC 9560 (2×2 WiFi 5 up to 1.73 Gbps)Bluetooth 5.01 x RJ45 LAN2 x USB 3.0 (5 Gbps)1 x USB 3.1 (10 Gbps) Type-A1 x USB-C (USB 3.1 10 Gbps, DP 1.4, USB-PD charging)Display15.6″ FHD (1920 x 1080) 144 Hz IPS, LG LP156WFG-SPB3, 3ms response time1 x HDMI 2.0b ([email protected])Audio2 speakers with Smart AMP technology1 x 3.5mm headphone-out1 x mic-inPower230W power adapter76 WHr Li-Po batteryDimensions360 x 252 x 18.9 mmWeight1.9 kg
Performance

It goes without saying that this laptop boots up really quick with an NVMe drive under the hood. The Intel 660p isn’t the fastest around, but it gets the job done and we are seeing pretty standard scores for a QLC drive here.

ASUS managed to engineer the ROG Zephyrus M (GU502) to have one of the best CPU performance in the segment. In fact its single core grunt is actually more impressive than the desktop Core i7 9700K in the Aurora R9 for some reason.

We see strong performance in the GPU tests too for a GeForce GTX 1660 Ti, with almost RTX 2060-levels of performance, at least in the synthetic benchmarks.

We see a similar scenario in Time Spy too, with the ROG Zephyrus M (GU502) delivering a strong showing.

Gaming performance is as you would expect from a GeForce GTX 1660 Ti. Using a dual-channel memory setup may have improved performance, but these figures aren’t shabby either for a mid-range gaming laptop.

Thermals are a bit less impressive, with the CPU hitting 92°C, and the GPU hitting 69°C in games. The toasty CPU temperatures are peaks though, with the Core i7 9750H generally hovering around 87°C in less sustained loads.
The battery life is nothing short of exemplary for a gaming laptop though. I managed to clock more than four hours on the battery with the ROG Zephyrus M (GU502), this is while working on this review, checking Facebook and watching a random video or two. It’s really impressive for a gaming laptop.
User Experience
The ROG Zephyrus M’s is quite portable and lightweight at just 1.9 kg light and 18.9 mm thin. It slipped into all my laptop bags with ease, and thanks to the impressive battery life, I really didn’t need to bring the power brick, which I must add is pretty compact too. While it offers plenty of grunt for gaming, I found myself loving it more for how I can easily chuck it in any of my bags, carry it to events, work there and not constantly worry about running out of battery before completing an article. That alone is worth the price of admission.
Keyboard and trackpad

Speaking of work, the ROG Zephyrus M touts a pretty decent per-key RGB keyboard. It could probably do with more tactile feedback, and the position of the PrtScr key is just ridiculous, but aside from that little nitpicking, it’s good enough. This entire review was typed out on the ROG Zephyrus M, and I believe that’s enough to illustrate how good a keyboard the ROG Zephyrus M offers. Oh and let’s not forget the smooth soft-touch coating on the palm rests which feel amazing and is much easier to clean than brushed metal.
The trackpad has a slightly smoother finish so you don’t end up sanding off your fingertips, and tracking is actually decent, and that’s not something I can say about most of the gaming laptops I have tested from ASUS. I do wish that the buttons are separate from the main trackpad area, but that’s probably just a personal preference because of the way I use trackpads.
Lights and sound

Some of my work also involves editing photos, and the ROG Zephyrus M handles it remarkably well. The slim-bezeled display is PANTONE Validated, which bodes well for color response. In our findings, it falls just short of the 100% sRGB ASUS promised, with 85.7% sRGB and 61.8% DCI-P3 gamut coverage. After calibration it goes up to 91.2% sRGB and 65.4% DCI-P3, which is still short of 100% sRGB.
59.4% Adobe RGB gamut coverage61.8% DCI-P3 gamut coverage85.7% sRGB gamut coverage
Fret not though as it’s still going to be a pretty good system to do your Photoshop or Lightroom on, although you might want to upgrade your RAM if you are planning on doing that along with some background tasks like Chrome. And while it’s awesome for work, the 144 Hz refresh rate makes it perfect for gaming too. There’s no G-SYNC though, but that’s definitely a sacrifice I am willing to make for the longer battery life I am enjoying with the ROG Zephyrus M (GU502).
One more thing worth highlighting about the ROG Zephyrus M is the sound. It sounds absolutely remarkable. My colleague thought I was reviewing a new pair of speakers when I fired up DOTA 2 on the ROG Zephyrus M. They go pretty loud and actually have a touch of bass, which makes them an incredible addition to the ROG Zephyrus M. Movies are absolutely enjoyable on the ROG Zephyrus M.

An issue with the ROG Zephyrus M when it comes to using it for content creation is the lack of a proper SD card slot. Heck, it even lacks a microSD card slot. That really gets in the way because you would need to whip out a card reader when you need to transfer footage or images from your camera. I would probably be happier if ASUS just dropped the LAN port and gave us a card reader instead.

But then again, the ROG Zephyrus M does offer enough USB ports, and all you need is an inexpensive card reader in your bag to do just that. You get all the I/O you need, including separate headphone and mic jacks, so you are well set.
System infoROG AuraProfile management
Moving on, the last bit we are going to check out is Armoury Crate. While Gaming Center was rather useless, Armoury Crate packs a lot more features into it to be way more useful than its predecessor. It also looks a lot cleaner, with a more subtle look than the red and more red color scheme of the Gaming Center. I would say this is one of the best management suite I have seen on gaming laptops.
Conclusion
I would probably conclude my article by saying that the ROG Zephyrus M is more of a content creator-oriented gaming laptop than most of the rest of the ASUS ROG lineup. It’s really balanced, you can game on it, and you can also use it as your portable machine to do some work away from the plug. It’s reasonably priced too at RM5999, I would say that this would be the laptop I would choose to carry if I wanted a laptop that I can bring out to work away from the office everyday and also kick back for some games when I am chilling. While many laptops can only do one or the either, the ROG Zephyrus M (GU502) is actually great for both work and play.

Our thanks to ASUS ROG Malaysia for sending us the ROG Zephyrus M (GU502) for review.
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vivo Expands Manufacturing Network In Pakistan & Turkey

vivo has recently announce their latest expansion of their global manufacturing network with them setting up production bases in Pakistan and Turkey.
vivo expands in Pakistan and Turkey

They’ve revealed that the new production bases of seven facilities marks the company’s commitment of strengthening their footprint across the globe in with their “More Local, More Global” strategy, which aims to boost localized production while deepening vivo’s roots in international markets.

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The 16,000 square-meter facility in Pakistan features 8 assembly lines and offers an annual production capacity of 6 million smartphones, while the 12,000 square-meter facility in Turkey can product 5 millions units each year.
Aside from the two new bases, vivo’s network includes production bases in China, India, Bangladesh, and Indonesia, which can combine to produce nearly 200 million devices each year.
For more on the latest tech and gaming news plus reviews, stay tuned to Pokde.net.
Pokdepinion: It’ll definitely help the brand in providing their products. I wonder if they’ll take it to the next level and rank higher in the smartphone brand ranking for shipments. Let’s see where they’ll go from here.
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AMD Zen pricing leaked — Zen SR7 16-threaded CPU might cost just RM1800!

If you are following the Zen hype, you might already know the AMD Zen was compared clock-for-clock against an Intel Core i7 6900K, and actually came out on top. Now, with this little bit of news, the AMD Zen will not only match Intel’s CPUs for performance, but also undercut them by a large margin in terms of pricing.

AMD Zen “Summit Ridge” will be available in quad, hexa and octa-core configurations, with all of them based on the 14nm manufacturing process at GloFo/Samsung, and will not sport an integrated graphics chip. AMD is also expected to enable overclocking for all the Summit Ridge parts, which would make them even more interesting, especially that 1300 RMB (~RM840.28) Zen SR3 CPU which features four cores and eight threads. Comparing that against Intel’s offering, that will place it squarely in the low end Core i3 territory, which only pack two cores and four threads. Things could get interesting since an i3 7350K was spotted in the wild recently, promising overclocking capabilities for its two cores. And there is the higher end Zen SR7 which is claimed to sport a Cinebench R15 score of around 1300, which places it squarely against Intel’s Broadwell-E Core i7 6850K, which is a full 2099 yuan (~RM1356.73) pricier according to this leak!

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While we wait for more details of the AMD Zen Summit Ridge, check out details of the 7th generation AMD APUs with support for DDR4 memory that are already on the market right now!

Pokdepinion: We would still advise everyone to take this bit of leak with a pinch of salt. We all want to see the underdog win, but let’s not all hope for too much right now, until we see the actual products. Let’s all hope for a big comeback from the red camp!
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Get Rewards Worth Up To RM3,888,888 During OPPO’s Roar of Prosperity CNY Sale

Chinese New Year is just around the corner and to celebrate OPPO Malaysia is celebrating with their Roar of Prosperity CNY Sale where users and O-Fans can get a chance to get their hands on rewards worth up to RM3,888,888.
Grab RM3,888,888 rewards during OPPO’s Roar of Prosperity CNY Sale

OPPO’s Roar of Prosperity CNY Sale will be from 15th January to 15th February 2022, all users and O-Fans have to do is just purchase a single device from OPPO’s selected list of devices and stand a chance to bring home a full 24K gold plated limited edition tiger figurine worth RM9,888. The selected list of devices include the OPPO Find X3 Pro, OPPO Reno6 Pro, OPPO Reno6, OPPO Reno6 Z and OPPO A95. Just purchase one of these devices for one entry to the Roar of Prosperity Lucky Draw.

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Here’s how to enter the Roar of Prosperity Lucky Draw
Step 1: Register at My OPPO App and proceed to the ‘Roar of Prosperity Lucky Draw’ under the Activities category.
Step 2: Redeem your chance to win.
Step 3: Copy the code and click the green button.
Step 4: Fill up the details and code before submitting.

Not only that, but consumers and O-Fans who purchase an OPPO Find X3 Pro, OPPO Reno6 Pro, OPPO Reno6 Z, or OPPO A95 may be eligible to win a Limited Edition 999.9 Fine Gold Angpow from Wah Chan worth up to RM128. A complimentary ticket to Genting SkyWorlds Theme Park can also be won during the Roar of Prosperity CNY Sale.
Those who purchase their OPPO gadgets at the OPPO | Genting booth near the entrance to Genting Highlands Skytropolis Indoor Theme Park will also be eligible to participate in the Spin and Win activity and chance to win goodies such as a power bank (while stocks last).
For more information on OPPO’s Roar of Prosperity CNY Sale, head over to the link here.
Pokdepinion: NGL that 24K gold tiger figurine looks absolutely beautiful!

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BIOSTAR G300 series of SSDs debuts

BIOSTAR announced the debut of their latest line of SSDs, the G300 series of SATA SSDs. The BIOSTAR G300 is targeted at gamers. The SSD drives promise faster load times, so you spend less time waiting and more time gaming.

The BIOSTAR G300 embodies a U.F.O design concept, and before you start scratching your heads looking at the product image which does not bear any resemblance to any UFOs, it stands for unique design, flexibility and optimized performance. To that end, the BIOSTAR G300 series of SSDs feature a minimalistic aluminium unibody casing, with smooth rounded corners to prevent injury during installation. The BIOSTAR G300 SSDs are equipped with 4 power management chips and a six-layer coating PCB to enhance reliability over conventional SSDs. They feature DDR3 cache for better performance than conventional drives.

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The drives offer speeds of up to 550 MB/s read and 480 MB/s write over the SATA III interface. The rest of the specifications are pretty standard, and the BIOSTAR G300 SSDs are now available in three sizes, 120GB, 240GB and 480GB. Pricing for the drives are $44 (RM178.25), $66 (RM267.37) and $140 (RM567.15), respectively. Availability in Malaysia is of yet unknown.

Pokdepinion: It is great to see prices of new SSDs gradually dropping. I can’t wait to finally afford one for myself.
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TSMC accelerates development of 2nm process node

TSMC has announced that they will be bringing 5nm in Q4 2020, and their 3nm process node is set to enter mass production late next year, but they aren’t planning on slowing down yet. They have reportedly invested a huge chunk of money to fast track the development of the 2nm process node too.
TSMC has recently obtained two new expensive Extreme Ultraviolet (EUV) lithography machines to kickstart the development process for 2nm. TSMC has an R&D budget of $16 billion, and it seems that they are using it well. Looking at their cadence, TSMC should be revealing more about 2nm by early next year.
The new $12 billion factory TSMC is going to set up in the US is going to churn out 5nm chips by 2024, which should look utterly outdated by the time production starts, looking at the rate TSMC is developing cutting-edge manufacturing processes. With that said, there should be plenty of clients who will prefer a more affordable process node to produce their budget-oriented chips.

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Pokdepinion: I wonder what’s GloFo up to recently…
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Tsukuyo Revealed in New Gintama Rumble Footage; Brand New Commercial Out

A popular Gintama character has been confirmed for Gintama Rumble. Her name is Tsukuyo, the female character who appeared during the Yoshiwara arc.

Tsukuyo Revealed in New Gintama Rumble Footage

Today Bandai Namco Entertainment released a new commercial of the upcoming samurai fighting action game Gintama Rumble, otherwise known as Gintama Ranbu in Japan.

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The commercial reveals  quite a few familiar characters from Gintama, including Tsukuyo, Housen, and Kamui. We also get to see Kagura in her awakened state, as you may remember during the Yoshiwara arc.
For those of you who aren’t aware, the Yoshiwara arc I keep mentioning is when Gintoki, Kagura, and Shinpachi went to the undergrounds of Edo known as Yoshiwara, where the “butterflies of the night” roam freely. This underground area is conquered by Housen, a member of the Yato clan just like Kagura, and one of the strongest from the already freakishly strong race.
This arc is quite notable in the series as it’s the first time Gintoki went head-to-head with a member of Yato clan in a serious battle. We also get a small sample of the theme song “Scramble” by Nagoya-based rock band SPYAIR. You can check the commercial at the top of this post.
The game will come to both Japan and Asia on January 18th 2018, and the good news is that the Asian version will come with handy English subtitles, allowing everyone to enjoy the game. Well, it’s not exactly news, more so of a kind reminder if you must.
A western release has not been announced for the moment, but even if it doesn’t come, importing the Asian version shouldn’t be a problem.

Pokdepinion: Well, it’s still ways away before Gintama Rumble gets released but we’re getting closer and closer. Not only that, with more and more previews coming out, I’m getting even more excited for the game.
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Xiaomi Mi 9 SE available from RM1299 starting 4th May 2019

The Xiaomi Mi 9 SE is now officially available here in Malaysia, with pricing starting from as low as RM1299. The Xiaomi Mi 9 SE offers most of the features of the Xiaomi Mi 9 with a smaller 5.97″ package and a more affordable price. As if the Xiaomi Mi 9 isn’t affordable enough, right?
You will be getting a 5.97″ AMOLED Dot Drop display with the Xiaomi Mi 9 SE, giving you a footprint similar to a traditional 5.1″ device. In that footprint Xiaomi managed to cram it chock full of premium specifications, including an in-screen fingerprint scanner, just like the Xiaomi Mi 9.

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Here are the full specifications of the Xiaomi Mi 9 SE:
Xiaomi Mi 9 SE Specifications

Snapdragon 712, octa-core up to 2.3 GHz, 10nm FinFET
6GB LPDDR4x RAM
Up to 128GB UFS 2.1 storage
5.97″ FHD+ Super AMOLED display, dot drop notch
48MP f/1.75 + 13MP f/2.4 ultra-wide + 8MP f/2.4 telephoto
20MP f/2.0 selfie camera
MIUI 10 based on Android 9 Pie
3070 mAh battery, 18W Quick Charge 3.0
6 + 64GB: RM1299
6 + 128GB: RM1499

The Xiaomi Mi 9 SE shares the RAM, storage, primary camera and selfie camera configuration of the Mi 9. The supplementary rear cameras are also of a lower resolution, but probably the biggest downgrade is the tiny 3070 mAh battery.
Xiaomi Malaysia will be offering the Xiaomi Mi 9 SE on Lazada, Shopee and also physical Mi Stores in Piano Black and Ocean Blue. Just like with the Xiaomi Mi 9, you will have to wait for the Lavender Violet variant of the Xiaomi Mi 9 SE.
For early birds who get the Xiaomi Mi 9 SE from 4th May to 12th May, you will also receive a 10 000 mAh Mi Power Bank 2S worth RM79. What do you think of the Xiaomi Mi 9 SE?
Pokdepinion: A bigger battery would have made the Xiaomi Mi 9 SE a much better mid-range device…
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Riot Games Working on New Game Mode for League of Legends

Some interesting new content is coming your way as Riot Games is said to be working a new game mode for League of Legends.
New Game Mode for League of Legends

A follow-up message from Riot Brightmoon and Riot Meddler on behalf of the League team.
We know we failed to deliver some stuff that really matters to you folks. We want to share some thoughts and talk about how we’re working to do better. pic.twitter.com/Br8Oi9E8dN
— League of Legends (@LeagueOfLegends) January 13, 2023

Riot Games is developing a new game mode for League of Legends, which is expected to arrive this summer, as part of their efforts to address negative feedback and improve player satisfaction. The company has been receiving criticism since the release of the underwhelming Season 2023 cinematic “The Brink of Infinity” which received 251,000 dislikes compared to 32,000 likes and sparked conversations across social media about the state of the game.

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Players and content creators such as Necrit and tyler1 expressed disappointment not only with the cinematic, but also with the lack of investment and new content in League of Legends. In response, Riot Games issued a statement on the official League of Legends Twitter account acknowledging player concerns and committing to providing more information in the near future.
The promised follow-up message came in the form of a video shared on Twitter in which Executive Producer Jeremy Lee and Head of League Studio Andrei van Roon acknowledged that the company has been failing to meet player expectations and named the cinematic’s poor reception as one example of their underperformance.

In the video, Lee explains the purpose of the video is to inform fans about what has led to the current state of League of Legends and what the future holds for the game. Van Roon highlights that improving events, communication, and introducing new game modes are some of the ways the company plans to improve.
Van Roon also explains that League of Legends used to have a dedicated Game Modes team, but that team was reassigned to work on Teamfight Tactics. He admits that rebuilding the Game Modes team was not a priority, but now with a fully staffed team, they are currently testing a new experimental game mode.
The mode features four teams of two players competing in “deathmatch-like rounds” with the ability to level up and purchase items in between rounds. Although the mode is still in rough shape, more details and art are expected to be revealed in March with a targeted release date around mid-2023.
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Pokdepinion: When it comes to these long-running games, the key is to have a game mode that is different enough from the main one, even if it’s temporary, to give people an alternative form of entertainment within the game itself. Depending on fan reception, one could find a million dollar idea that could reinvigorate the excitement for the game.
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Given that we’re missing a new Samsung Galaxy Note smartphone in favor of the foldable Galaxy Z series, many expected 2022 to be different. As it turns out, that might not be the case at all, and here’s what you need to know.
No New Samsung Galaxy Note Model Expected in 2022

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The last time we saw a new entry in the series was with the Samsung Galaxy Note20 and Note20 Ultra. There have been rumors of the fan favorite series being retired but we never got official word about it, which made many speculate of it returning in 2022. Unfortunately, signs point towards that being a no at the moment.
According to a new report by ETNews from Korea, there are no plans for a Samsung Galaxy Note device in 2022. The closest we are expected to get with that is the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra, with the Ultra variant expected to essentially be a new Galaxy Note model with built-in S Pen moving forward.
It’s worth noting that the Korean giant is still producing the Samsung Galaxy Note20 this year, with over 3.2 million units being pumped out. However, production is expected to end when 2022 finally arrives.
While this isn’t an official confirmation as Samsung has yet to make a public announcement about it, it’s beginning to look more and more like the end of the beloved Samsung Galaxy Note series. This is especially the case with how successful the foldable Galaxy Z has become since taking its place in the year Unpacked event. We will report more on this as soon as information becomes available.
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Pokdepinion: Well, if the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra really turns out like what leaks have suggested, then I personally don’t see why they would need to launch a new entry for the series. I believe this will be a good strategy moving forward, especially given how the lines between the S and Note series have already started blurring.
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Here’s How To Win A Pair Of 6 Days 5 Nights Hong Kong Trip And R17 Pro From OPPO

Fancy in travelling somewhere? How about Hong Kong? Well OPPO is currently holding their Thousand Stories of the Night contest where you stand a chance to a 6 days 5 nights trip to Hong Kong as well as a brand new OPPO R17 Pro as the grand prize, while the runner up will be receiving the brand new device itself.
So all you need to do is just simply follow the steps below;

Login to the website, and sing in to your Facebook or Twitter account to share your night story.
Share your night story by attaching one night story with your best night photo (should not be more than 150 words)
After publishing, share your night story on your social media platform and insert the hashtags #OPPOR17Pro and #StoriesOfTheNight
Make sure your profile is set to public in order to be eligible for the contest

Priced at RM2,699, the OPPO R17 Pro is now available in Malaysia. To learn more on the device, you can check that out here.

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Pokdepinion: Wow. That’s a long vacation they are offering. I could use with a vacation myself as well.
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TikTok May Look Ever-So-Slightly Different Today Thanks To A New Font

The new font is in-house, named “TikTok Sans”.

Short video platform TikTok just announced its switching to a new font for its UI, replacing the old Proxima Nova typeface. The technical reasoning behind the switch is “optimizing legibility and reading retention, along with providing multi-language font support”, as stated in the company’s blog post.

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According to the company, “TikTok Sans letters have bigger openings and clearer strokes, making them much easier to distinguish from one another.” The new font also features “slicker and simpler shapes, enabling better recognizability and reliability across languages.” They added: “Compared to the previous Proxima Nova typeface, TikTok Sans is visually larger and overall line height has been increased to improve readability. A special formula has been introduced to improve letter spacing.”

There’s also the new anti-spoofing font that mirrors that of Twitter. Certain fonts, especially Sans Serif types often have very similar looking characters such as ‘0’ (number zero), ‘o’ (small letter O) and ‘O’ (capital letter O); as well is ‘l’ (small capital L) and ‘I’ (capital letter I). The account handles will feature this anti-spoofing version of the font to prevent potential impersonations.
The new font is already rolling out globally, so there’s a good chance that you’re already using and perhaps missed the fact that now it has a new font. (Tip: look at the number ‘3’ in particular if you aren’t sure. The ‘3’ in the new font should look flat at the top.)
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Pokdepinion: Looks subtle but I prefer the new look more.
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MDEC Launch Malaysia’s First Games Incubator Space – Introducing Komune!

Recently, Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation or better known as MDEC unveil Malaysia’s first games incubator space, komune which sets to cater promising game developers and smaller studios to kickstart their journey.
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komune, which is inspired by the word ‘community’, aims to be a place where people gather to produce and engage. It is located at MSC CyberCentre of Bangsar South, operating in UOA Corporate Tower, making one of the biggest and spacious coworking offices in Kuala Lumpur with 18,000 square feet of space.
Designed to promote productivity and encourage collaboration, you can choose from a Private Office Suite available in a variety of sizes for privacy and security or opt for the Hot Desks that provides flexibility as well as collaborating with other komune members within the open lounge area.

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komune is somewhat different from other coworking office with the introduction of k$ (K Dollar) credit allocation that is available with each membership plans. These credits can be used to utilize a wide range of services, facilities, and amenities such as booking meeting rooms, Event Space, Hot Desk Day passes, locker rental and many more.

It is also home to LEVEL UP Inc, a incubator for top small and medium game start-ups which occupies a space of 6000 square feet and comes with brainstorming room and high-end game lab.
Pokdepinion: Whether you are a freelancer looking for somewhere to work at or someone who’s in a team full of creative people, you might want to check out komune.
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The verdict is in on the AMD Radeon VII — and it doesn’t look good for the red team

AMD’s enthusiast-class card is finally here, and all the top-tier international media have released their reviews on the AMD Radeon VII. While it does seem AMD has made a huge improvement over last-gen’s Vega cards, it still fails to pull ahead or at least come on par with NVIDIA’s cards. For the same price, it appears to consume more power while delivering almost the same or less performance than a GeForce RTX 2080, which doesn’t paint a nice image at all for the red camp.

Based on these benchmarks by Techpowerup, the Radeon VII is 16% slower than the GeForce RTX 2080 at 1080p on average, only narrowing the gap to 10% at 4K. It draws parallel with NVIDIA’s last-gen GeForce GTX 1080 Ti at 4K, which means that AMD has just only released the answer to the top-of-the-line Pascal card, a year late.

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The main draw of the AMD Radeon VII is probably the impressive compute performance. It delivers higher compute across the board, but the kicker is in the double precision (FP64) performance, where it promises 3.46 TFLOPS, 1/4th of its single precision performance. Pit that against the pricier GeForce RTX 2080 Ti’s pitiable 0.4 TFLOPS, or 1/32 FP64 performance, and you will realize that AMD probably didn’t design the Vega 20 GPU for gaming applications. This was apparently quite a last minute change, as AMD was planning on releasing the card with just 0.88 TFOPS of FP64 compute, or 1/16th of its single precision performance.

It appears that we will still have to wait longer for AMD to release a proper high-end gaming card. The AMD Radeon VII is a huge leap forward, but it still isn’t worth the moolah you will have to foot out for its unprecedented compute performance and humongous amount of HBM2 VRAM, if all you are going to do is game on it. If you are a researcher-by-day, gamer-by-night who might make use of all that compute prowess, then maybe. But if not, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 is the way to go if you have $699 (~RM2844) to spend on a graphics card.

AMD doesn’t have the RT cores nor the Tensor cores for the next generation of gaming, and even when putting all those aside, the Radeon VII’s performance in games just isn’t impressive enough. My favorite argument when pitting AMD vs NVIDIA is FreeSync, but with G-SYNC Compatible, that point is now moot. AMD does try to make the Radeon VII easier to swallow with three free games, but NVIDIA’s deal of two AAA titles cannot be easily ignored either.
Maybe next time, AMD. Maybe next time.
Pokdepinion: I may have said that the GeForce RTX cards aren’t worth getting, but in the face of the competition, maybe you should get the GeForce RTX cards.
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New Elden Ring Patch addresses Easy Anti-Cheat launch errors and other PC issues

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Since its launch 3 days ago, Elden Ring has been dubbed FromSoftware’s best game yet. However, despite the game being a masterpiece itself, many PC players have experienced a variety of bugs, glitches and issues within the game.
Here are some of the issues found in Elden Ring:
Amongst the problems reported in Elden Ring that affects the game is the Easy Anti-Cheat application that prevents gamers from being able to start the game properly. Thankfully, FromSoftware has addressed and fixed the issue in the recently launched Patch 1.02.1.

Patch 1.02.1 for PC and PS5 available now.
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💠 Start-up issues related to Easy Anti Cheat (EAC) have been improved.
💠 Mouse operation improved.
💠 Reduced number of files needed to load when entering a new area.
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💠 Fixed a bug that caused certain unexpected game closures.
— ELDEN RING (@ELDENRING) February 26, 2022

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PC players can download the small hotfix to resolve the issue. The patch also fixed mouse-related input issues and has reduced the number of files needed to load when entering a new area. This would, in turn, allow the game to run smoother on PC, which is great news seeing as the game already touts poor PC performance as one of the top known Elden Ring bugs and launch issues.
It’s certainly good to see that Bandai Namco and FromSoftware have been working hard to improve Elden Ring’s technical stability. However, players are still experiencing a myriad of issues on both consoles and PC. For instance, co-op doesn’t work on Xbox but there has not been any news on a fix at this time.

Elden Ring is the latest fantasy epic from FromSoftware and is now available for purchase on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X, Xbox One, and PC.
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Pokdepinion: Here’s to hoping that the developers will come up with more solutions as to further improve the state of the game soon as everyone who purchased the game should have equal opportunity to enjoy the game.
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vivo Malaysia Celebrates E-Store 1 Year Anniversary With Prizes And Deals

In conjunction with their 1st year anniversary of vivo e-store, vivo Malaysia is hosting several activities including deals and lucky draws for you to enjoy.
vivo Malaysia 1 Year Anniversary Sale

The campaign starts tomorrow, the 3rd of March 2022 until the 31st of March 2022 respectively. In that period of time, those who purchase above RM500 at vivo e-store are entitled to join the contest from now till the end of March 2022. In it, you stand a chance in winning prizes worth up to RM38,000 with terms and conditions applied.

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In addition to that, they have the RM1 Or Not? activity as well where lucky buyers can pay only RM1 to win a selection of items such as the vivo V23e 5G, V23 5G, and more. Lucky buyers will have three chances to win on either first or second or third livestream where the winners will be announced on their official Facebook page.
Not to forget, you can also enjoy an add-on deal of paying RM199 to own a vivo TWS 2 ANC Earbuds upon purchasing X70 series and V23 series.
For more on the latest tech and gaming news plus reviews, stay tuned to Pokde.net.
Pokdepinion: Be sure to check out their offers in case you are planning on getting some of their products. Who knows, it might be on offer.
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SKYWORTH announces SKYWORTH S82, Q72, A20 Pro and G90 TVs

SKYWORTH has just announced their latest premium offerings, the SKYWORTH S82 and Q72, as well as the more wallet-friendly SKYWORTH A20 Pro and G90 TVs. Technically, SKYWORTH considers the 48″ G90 a “gaming monitor”, but I don’t really think anything above 32″ suitable for use with a computer on a desk, so there’s that.
SKYWORTH S82 – premium color accurate OLED panel

The SKYWORTH S82 is a member of their “Supreme” family, with a focus on color accuracy and image quality. The SKYWORTH S82’s 4K OLED panel boast an impressive Delta E of just 0.86, with support for various gamuts including sRGB, BT.2020 and DCI-P3, for flawless color reproduction. Aside from improving the vividness of the visuals in movies, gamers can also take advantage of the SKYWORTH S82’s 48Hz to 120Hz VRR support.

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On top of the amazing panel, SKYWORTH packed the S82 full of cutting edge features, including a SKYWORTH ALS Ambient Light Sensor and Dolby Vision IQ to dynamically adjust the screen brightness and color temperature based on your ambient lighting, for a more comfortable viewing experience. Audio is also set to be amazing, with the SKYWORTH AUDIO DRUM delivering 20W of power. Its frequency response starts from 50Hz, promising excellent bass reproduction for impactful sound. There’s Dolby Atmos enhancement too for a realistic surround sound experience in your living room.

All of that makes the SKYWORTH S82’s razor thin 3.9mm profile all the more stunning. SKYWORTH achieved this via the use of the new in-house OLED Basic Module (OBM) Slim Technology. This uses a metal composite material (MCM) backplane to help cool the OLED panel while also providing support for the panel, instead of conventional designs that consist of separate heatsinks and metal backplanes.
The SKYWORTH S82 is available in two sizes, 55″ and 65″.
SKYWORTH Q72 – miniLED awesomeness

Developed in partnership with BOE, the SKYWORTH Q72 features a whopping 20 736 miniLEDs across 2304 zones, giving you precise control over the bright and dark areas in your image. Thanks to this impressive array of miniLEDs coupled with SKYWORTH’s AI Matrix Dimming technology, the SKYWORTH Q72 promises a contrast ratio of 1 000 000:1 and a peak brightness of up to 1500 nits. Aside from that, the display is also capable of an excellent 115% DCI-P3, with 10-bit color depth for vibrant, realistic colors. You get Dolby Vision and HDR10 support here too, to further enhance your viewing experience.

For sound, you have both Dolby Atmos and DTS:X enhancement. Meanwhile on the hardware end, SKYWORTH crammed a 2.1.2 audio system into the SKYWORTH Q72, giving you two front-firing channels, two upward-firing audio channels and one external wireless subwoofer to deliver a true surround sound not unlike a movie theater.
You can get the SKYWORTH Q72 in 75″ and 86″ sizes.
SKYWORTH A20 Pro and SKYWORTH G90
For those who are looking for more affordable options, there’s the SKYWORTH A20 Pro and the SKYWORTH G90. The SKYWORTH A20 Pro packs a 4K 120Hz ADS panel and a high screen-to-body ratio of 99%. It offers features like MEMC, 120Hz VRR with HDMI 2.1, SKYWORTH ALS Ambient Light Sensor, Dolby Atmos and JBL sound.
Meanwhile the SKYWORTH G90 is a 48″ 4K 120Hz OLED gaming monitor with VRR support. While it is a monitor, it still packs features like WiFi 6 connectivity and Dolby Atmos audio, making it a pretty strong option for gamers to get it as a gaming TV for their setup, instead of having it in the living room.
SKYWORTH will be launching the new TVs in China first, with overseas markets to get the TVs at a later date.
Pokdepinion: Definitely looking forward to see how much the SKYWORTH Q72 will be priced here in Malaysia!
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Get a free printer and win cash vouchers with the Intel® Revolution Bonanza Campaign

The 8th Gen Intel® Core™ processors are still very potent performers which offer great performance. Some of my favorite laptops are powered by them, and here’s a chance to get them and enjoy some awesome freebies at that with the Intel® Revolution Bonanza Campaign.
From now until 30th September, GLOO® is doing an irresistible promotion, giving away HP printers as well as RM100 cash vouchers to lucky buyers of these selected laptops. All you need to do is:

Purchase the selected laptops powered the 8th Gen Intel® Core™ processors from now until 30th September
Submit proof of purchase at this link here
Wait for your HP DeskJet 1112 to arrive and see if you are lucky enough to get the RM100 cash vouchers!

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Freebies are while stocks last. You can purchase the laptops from the SNS Network HQ @ Ipoh or head over to your nearest GLOO® counters at selected AEON shopping malls. You can also get them online from GLOO.com.my. Here are the links to the models involved in this promotion:

ASUS A407U-FBV046T (Gold): RM2299
ASUS A407U-ABV321T: RM1889
ASUS G531G-UAL078T: RM5499
ASUS GL704G-WEV046T: RM8999
HP 14s-cf1058TX (Gold): RM2522
HP 14s-cf1059TX (Silver): RM2522
HP Pavillion 15-cs2010TX: RM2949
HP 14s-cf1027TX (Gold): RM2905
HP x360 13-ap0044TU: RM5249

The more affordable options present a great option for students, especially since you will be receiving a free printer along with your new 8th Gen Intel® Core™ processor-powered laptop. What’s not to like about that?
Pokdepinion: I wish they had such a promotion when I needed a laptop…
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Nothing Expected to Launch New Sub-Brand For New TWS Earbuds

It appears that Nothing has been working on a new pair of TWS earbuds, but it will not be releasing under their name but instead, a new sub-brand.
New Nothing Sub-Brand, Particles by XO
Picture is purely for decoration as this is the Nothing Ear (1)
Reports have surfaced online which allegedly reveals some potential future plans for Nothing, the company known for their infamous transparent smartphone and earbuds. It appears that they may be launching a new pair of earbuds but this time, it might be under a different brand name.
According to developer Kuba Wojciechowski, they have found evidence of the earbuds in Nothing’s latest firmware and it’s listed as “Particles by XO”. The earbuds have a unique, peanut-shaped design in a simple white colour scheme instead of the signature transparent design.

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Particles by XO, alleged leak
Apart from that, it will also reportedly feature Low Latency High-Definition audio codec and Active Noise Cancellation so it won’t be just some entry-level gear. Interestingly, the Particles by XO earbuds is listed with the codename “B154” while the upcoming Nothing ear (2) is codenamed B155.
With that being said, it’s still unclear whether Particles by XO is the name of the product or a new sub-brand, and in the case of the latter, there is a chance that it will be exclusive to the US market. Nothing has yet to make an official statement on the matter so we will report more on this as soon as information becomes available.
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Pokdepinion: Not gonna lie, I actually like the Particles by XO name. Has a nice, classy ring to it. I just hope it works and looks just as good as the name sounds.
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Nintendo Switch 2 Leaks Have Surfaced in 4chan

Another alleged leak regarding the highly anticipated Nintendo Switch 2 has surfaced, providing intriguing details about its hardware, capabilities, and game support. While the source of this leak is 4chan, a platform known for unreliable information, it’s worth noting that a few accurate leaks have emerged from the site in the past. As we explore the leaked information, it’s important to approach it with a dose of skepticism but also a glimmer of hope for what the future may hold for Nintendo’s beloved console.
Nintendo Switch 2 Leak

According to the leak, the Nintendo Switch 2, referred to as NX2 or NG Switch, could be arriving soon. While dev kits are typically delivered well in advance of a console’s launch, the leak suggests that “final hardware and development kits are finally making rounds,” signaling a potential release on the horizon.

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The leak also mentions a custom Tegra T239 processor from NVIDIA, which allegedly offers developers the ability to adjust clock profiles to prioritize either battery life or performance. The power draw figures provided for the T239-based device are 28.6 W when connected to a power source and 11 W when used portably. It’s important to note that these figures pertain to the dev kit and not the final product. Additionally, the Tegra T239’s GPU is said to incorporate Ampere technology for ray tracing and DLSS visual enhancements.

they’ll still sell Switches like hotcakes because it’ll be significantly cheaper than next gen
their whole plan is to continue to support Switch but also launch next gen for people who want more powerhttps://t.co/F0fypEN5FR
— Nikki™ (@NWPlayer123) July 5, 2023

The leaked information includes several other noteworthy details. It suggests that the Nintendo Switch 2 will support 24Gbps HDMI 2.1, enabling 4K60 output. Storage capacity is expected to increase significantly, with 256 GB mentioned compared to the original 32/64 GB options.
Furthermore, the leak suggests faster removable storage support, boasting read and write speeds that rival those of a Samsung Galaxy S22. Backwards compatibility is also reported to be a key feature, with all games being upgraded to take advantage of the Switch 2’s enhanced power. This could involve new games designed specifically for the Nintendo Switch 2 or older titles being upscaled when docked.
To add credibility to the leak, well-known dataminer NWPlayer123 has weighed in on Twitter, mentioning the NG Switch and its utilization of the custom Horizon operating system (HOS) used by the current Switch. While this doesn’t confirm the leaked information, it provides a glimmer of hope that some aspects align with existing knowledge. As we await official announcements, let’s continue to follow the developments and hope for exciting news in the near future.
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Pokdepinion: While the source of the leak, 4chan, raises doubts about its accuracy, past leaks from the platform have occasionally proven true. The details shared suggest enhanced hardware, features such as improved storage and HDMI support, and a focus on backwards compatibility for the Nintendo Switch 2. While it’s important to approach this information with caution, it fuels anticipation for what the future may hold for Nintendo’s beloved console.
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Tech Data Unveils Cloud Practice Builder Expansion

The folks at Tech Data has announce of digital Cloud Practice Builder program expansion, with it to include interactive solutions-focused paths and vendor-specific enablement programs.
Through the upgrade, customers will understand where their greatest opportunities lie, developing a roadmap and start quickly building new practices in as few as 90 days, a process that usually takes five months or even more.
It can be a challenging moment when you develop new practices. To cope with that, Tech Data’s new interactive paths simplify complexity to provide customers with an understanding of where and how they can drive greater cloud growth. These include paths for vendor-specific or business-outcome-focused solution practice areas.

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A example would be Tech Data’s Microsoft enablement paths help partners develop their Microsoft-based practices, from launching a cloud service provider (CSP) practice to advancing their practices with Azure or even Microsoft Modern Workplace.
In addition to Tech Data’ initial Microsoft program, Azure Express, within Cloud Practice Builder, partners can discover new, robust and interactive enablement paths to specialization, competency, and greater ROI with top cloud providers, including AWS and Google.
To learn more on Tech Data’s various vendor enablement and solutions program, you can check the link here.
Pokdepinion: If you’re a solutions provider, you might want to take a look at their offerings, maybe you’ll find one that suits you.
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Hackers Have Been Jump-scaring Players In Phasmophobia

Phasmophobia has been quite a hit on Steam since its launch, where you can probably see the game being streamed by popular streamers. Some people however found a way to hack the game and decided to disturb players, especially streamers.
Phasmophobia hackers invade private lobbies

In case you didn’t know, Phasmophobia is still an early access game on Steam where it features PVE gameplay. You can team up to a party of four and act as ghost hunters.
Now the game doesn’t feature any form of anti-cheat system due to the non-competitive gameplay. That being said, a lot are calling for Kinetic Games to implement the feature to the game as hackers have been entering private games and jump-scaring players out of the blue.

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Wondering how these devious acts work? You can check out the twitch clip here but you might want to lower your volume and be warned of language profanity.
It appears that Kinetic Games is aware of the issue and is looking to provide a solution where they’ve said “We are aware that there has been a number of games that have been using third party tools (cheats) to modify the game. This includes changes such as increasing player limits, changing AI behavior and simply increasing money or level”.
Phasmophobia is available on Steam for the price of RM31 (at the time of writing).
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Pokdepinion: I know the game’s a horror title but for real though, I wouldn’t want to have a random jump scare just like that.. I hope that they can do something about the hackers quickly.
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Redmi demos in-display fingerprint scanners with LCD panels

In-display fingerprint scanners debuted with the vivo NEX back in 2018 as a cutting-edge feature, before trickling down to the mid-range. One of the key requirements were that the display had to be OLED, as the LCD panels were too thick with their need of backlighting and all. But headway has been made to bring it to LCD displays too, and Redmi may be the first one to actually offer it to end users.
The demo video shared on Weibo does not reveal whether it will be featured in an upcoming Redmi smartphone (Redmi Note 9?), but it does show that such an implementation is possible. To achieve this, Redmi claimed that they are using infrared for the LCD in-display fingerprint scanners, instead of visible light like in OLED-based in-display fingerprint scanners. They are using infrared high-transmittance film material to allow an infrared transmitter to blast through the LCD display’s layers and be reflected by a fingerprint to be picked up by the in-display fingerprint scanner.

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We can’t see infrared, so unlike with our current implementations where a circle will glow up on the screen to read our fingerprints, you will have to rely on on-screen indicator to know where to put your finger. And once again, unlike with OLED panels which can maintain an indicator in the area without consuming too much battery, you will most probably have to wake your device if you forgot the placement of the in-display fingerprint scanner in LCD panels, resulting in a higher power consumption.

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BOE has previously revealed their success at making LCD panels that are thin enough support under-display fingerprint scanners, and Goodix has shared that they are making in-display fingerprint scanners for LCDs. Putting two and two together points at Redmi working with both companies to bring the technology to the masses. It might be a bit too late though considering that OLED displays are becoming pretty mainstream, even in the mid-range segment.
Of course, there are still some recent innovations in LCD panels like the realme 6 series’ 90 Hz LCD displays, but they are far and few between. OLED panels have proven to be objectively superior, but the price may still be a barrier for the lower mid-range or entry-level segments. To be honest, in those segments, a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner isn’t going to affect the users much anyway. Would you be interested in an LCD panel with an in-display fingerprint scanner?
Pokdepinion: By the time it arrives it may be too late. OLED should be standard on all devices.
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