realme X2 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy Note10 — by the numbers

Today we will be pitting realme’s first true flagship, the realme X2 Pro, versus one of the hottest flagship smartphones of 2019, the Samsung Galaxy Note10. Both offer a slew of flagship features although they do come in somewhat different price points. With that said, let’s check out the differences.
Performance
The Samsung Galaxy Note10 packs their latest Exynos 9825 chipset, but the GPU performance still comes up a bit short. The realme X2 Pro packs the Snapdragon 855 Plus, which offers even faster GPU performance than the already impressive Snapdragon 855.

This promises a better gaming experience especially as more graphically intensive games roll out, and since the realme X2 Pro sports a 90 Hz screen, the faster GPU will definitely come in handy to ensure that you get to enjoy all the fluidity in all the latest games.

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Display
We mentioned the 90 Hz display on the realme X2 Pro, but the Galaxy Note10’s 1440p display is indeed sharper. With that said, the difference between 1080p and 1440p is definitely much smaller than the experience you get from a 90 Hz display versus a 60 Hz display. Just ask anyone who has used a high refresh rate monitor, or if you have used one. The fluidity is definitely on another level altogether.

Another thing to note is that while the Samsung Galaxy Note series used to push the boundaries of screen sizes in smartphones, the realme X2 Pro offers a bit more viewing area at 6.5″ versus the Galaxy Note10’s 6.3″.
Camera
The Samsung Galaxy Note10 packs one of Samsung’s best camera setups yet. So does the realme X2 Pro, so how do they fare?
realme X2 ProSamsung Galaxy Note10Primary camera64MP f/1.8, 1/1.72″ sensor, Quad Bayer filter12MP f/1.5-2.4, 1/2.55″ sensor, Bayer filter, OISAuxiliary rear cameras13MP f/2.5 2x telephoto, 20x hybrid zoom8MP f/2.2 115° ultra-wide angle, autofocus, macro capability2MP f/2.4 depth sensor12MP f/2.1 2x telephoto, OIS16MP f/2.2 ultra-wide, fixed focusSelfie camera16MP f/2.010MP f/2.2, autofocus

On paper, the realme X2 Pro definitely has the advantage with a much more impressive layout. The 64MP camera and Quad Bayer filter makes for higher resolution images when the lighting permits it, or better low-light images with pixel binning. Meanwhile, you get macro capabilities with the 115° ultra-wide angle camera on the realme X2 Pro, something you don’t have on the Galaxy Note10.
Vloggers will also benefit from the realme X2 Pro’s Ultra Image Stabilization, which gives you sports camera-level of stabilization for smooth, steady videos.
Battery
realme serves up a 4000 mAh battery in the realme X2 Pro, while the Samsung Galaxy Note10 offers a smaller 3500 mAh battery. With 25% less capacity, the Exynos 9825 would have to be a lot more efficient than the Snapdragon 855 Plus to bring the two devices to parity. Unfortunately, that’s really not the case here.

In addition to that, unlike Samsung which skimped with a 25W charger in the box, realme threw in a 50W SuperVOOC in the package, which promises a full charge in just 33 minutes.
Value

The realme X2 Pro is priced at RM2399 while the Samsung Galaxy Note10 is quite a bit more expensive at RM3699. Sure, the Samsung Galaxy Note10 does bring a few extras like the S Pen, wireless charging and that sort, but when it comes to value, the realme X2 Pro is quite the clear cut winner. For those who want to enjoy niceties like a 90 Hz display, the Snapdragon 855 Plus, 64MP camera and of course, the 50W SuperVOOC Flash Charge, there’s really no other choice at this price point.
This article is an exclusive article for realme Malaysia.
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Major Nintendo Switch Exclusives Highlighted; Pokkén Tournament DX Gets New Trailer

Nintendo shows off some major exclusive titles for the Nintendo Switch in a brand new summer trailer.
There have been many complaints on the internet about the Nintendo Switch not having enough exclusives to go around. I mean, I’m sure most people would have finished The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild but even without, it could use some more games in the system.
To be fair, the console is still fairly new so it is to be expected. Either way, Nintendo has showed off a number of interesting exclusives coming to their new gaming system. Here’s everything you need to know about it.

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Major Nintendo Switch Exclusives Highlighted
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Nintendo released today a new trailer for its new console, the Nintendo Switch, featuring the Summer line-up of exclusive games for the new platform. We get to see ARMS, Splatoon 2, and the newly-announced Pokkén Tournament DX, played in the usual trendy/hipster-ish that have become a hallmark of Nintendo’s Switch promotion.
Pokkén Tournament DX will include new modes like 3-on-3 team battles, online ranked matches, friend matches, and private group matches. It will come with all 16 Pokémon from the Wii U version, with the addition of Empoleon, Darkrai, Scizor, Croagunk and Decidueye.
ARMS will release on June 6th 2017, followed by Splatoon 2 on July 21st 2017, while Pokkén Tournament DX will launch on September 22nd 2017. I guess that’s not “summer” in a calendar sense, but it’s close enough.

Pokdepinion: Well, if you’ve been complaining about the lack of good games for the Nintendo Switch, here’s a bunch of them to look forward to. I know most people would be more excited for Pokken Tournament DX but either way, there’s enough variety here to keep a multitude of gamers entertained. I still do hope there will be more games available for the system in a rapid pace so that it can maintain a competitive edge over its rivals.
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Genshin Impact 1.7 Leak Reveals 5 New Characters Are Coming

Given the sheer amount of leaks and rumours surrounding Genshin Impact, this could be the biggest one yet. It appears that the upcoming 1.7 update could see a total of 5 new characters coming to the game.
Genshin Impact 1.7 May See 5 New Characters

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With update 1.6 on the horizon, many gamers are already looking forward to what comes after. A new leak has surfaced on the popular Wangsheng Funeral Parlor Discord server, which says that we might see 5 new characters in Genshin Impact 1.7, with Kazuha being the clear highlight for now.
Apart from that, we are expected to see a range of new weapons, items, quests, the long-awaited Inazuma region, and boat travel. Given the sheer amount of rumours and leaks on Ayaka, many people thought she was set for a while but that may not be the case after all. It appears that she has undergone some form of rework. Here are the full details of the leak:
Ayaka
Ayaka’s constellations got reworked but it’s not confirmed how
He guesses either it’s a 80% damage increase (like Eula, Hu Tao and Xiao) or its a mechanics change (like Kazuha and Ganyu).
Yoimiya
5 Star Pyro Bow
AA similar to other normal archers
Charged shots will result in AoE pyro damage
E will apply pyro to her normal attacks, becoming a gatling gun (similar to Hu Tao, where the E is an elementally infused version of their normal attacks).
Q is off-field with multiple hits, but it’s not too many hits and the pyro application isn’t that good.
Multipliers are significant though.
The hit frequency is roughly similar to Rosaria.
Exact talents and constellations unknown.
Electro MC
Electro MC’s Q and E will both do energy recharge for teammates
(In the uncles opinion) it will better than Anemo and Geo MC in terms of combat value

Aside from what has been mentioned, it’s said that there will be one more 4-star character joining as part of the Genshin Impact 1.7 update. The source of these information is said to be the same person behind the previous Eula leak. This doesn’t necessarily mean it’s legit however so do take the information with a grain of salt.
While 5 new characters sound like a lot, we did report previously about miHoYo moving straight to Genshin Impact 2.0 after the 1.6 update. It would make sense if they jumped to that and release an update that is chock full of new content. This is still speculation for now, and is in no mean a confirmation.
Genshin Impact is currently available for free on the PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Android, iOS, and PC. A Nintendo Switch version will be coming sometime soon.
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Pokdepinion: I wonder if they have enough time and manpower for development if they plan on releasing so many things at once. It’s great for gamers but not necessarily great for the team. Either way, I just hope it won’t end up being a buggy mess.
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MidOne Joins Players From Around The World To Aid COVID-19 Efforts

If you follow the Dota 2 scene, you would probably know MidOne, our very own local Dota 2 pro-gamer. Recently he has donated a total of US$100,000 for Gamers Without Borders along with his team OG in efforts to aid global charities on the frontline.
MidOne supports Gamers Without Borders effort
Gamers Without Borders is a seven-week event series that will donate US$10million to charities on a global scale that are fighting COVID-19.
The final of the tournament saw Team Secret beating Natus Vincere. Overall, the tournament saw a total of US$1.5million being donated for COVID-19 causes.

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Here’s what MidOne had to say about the effort:
To come together from gamers across different parts of the world is fun during these difficult times. To be able to help donate to the important charities fighting COVID-19 for my team feels good. I have missed competitive gaming, so it’s definitely lifted the boredom and given us and everyone watching from around the world some fun and entertainment. The world needs some positivity right now and gaming can help with that. It was a fun tournament. It’s definitely inspiring that everybody in the event is contributing to the world. MidOne, Team OG
If you would like to catch all the action from Gamers Without Borders, you can check out their YouTube channel right here.
Pokdepinion: These guys (OG) are insanely hilarious. It’s nice to see despite that, they are paying attention to the situation that’s around.
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Get Your ASUS Smartphones And Laptops This Lazada 7th Birthday Promo Sales

You might have noticed from our previous postings that Lazada is celebrating their 7th Birthday by hosting special promotions. ASUS Malaysia will be also joining on the fun and offering several of their smartphones and laptops on offer where you can get them on the cheap.
ROG Zephyrus M Lazada 7th Birthday Promo
One of the offers that they’ve prepared is the ROG Zephyrus M, where it comes with a RM7,499 price tag instead of the original RM8,799 price. The gaming laptop packs an Intel Core i7-8750H processor, 16GB RAM, GTX 1070 Max-P, 144Hz FHD IPS display, and 256GB of NVMe SSD plus 1TB HDD.
If you are on a smaller budget, they are also offering the TUF Gaming FX505 laptop, where you can get it at just RM2,899 during the promo. It comes with a Core i5-8300H processor, 4GB RAM, 1TB HDD, as well as a GTX 1050 graphics card.

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Additionally, there’s also the ROG Strix Scar II and Hero II on offer (with or without RTX graphics). If you want a gaming laptop with RTX, you can get the GL504G (Strix Hero II) where prices starts from RM6,399 that packs RTX 2060.
There’s the non-RTX variant, which comes with a price that starts from RM5,799 and instead offers a GTX 1060. Each purchase of an RTX-powered laptop will include an ROG Fusion 300 as a free gift. As for the non-RTX version will get you a ROG Gladius II gaming mouse.
Zenfone Max Pro M1 Lazada 7th Birthday promo
Moving on to smartphones. ASUS will be doing a 2 hour special only for their Zenfone Max Pro (6GB+64GB) where you can get it at just RM669 from 12am to 2am on the 27th March itself.
ZenFone 5Z Lazada 7th Birthday promo
Joining the Max Pro M1 is the ZenFone 5Z. There’s the 6GB and 8GB RAM variants that’s on offer. During the special period you can save RM570 for the 8GB version and RM450 for the former. In addition to the savings, you’d also be getting an additional RM50 off voucher.
To see all the promos that’s listed and other details, you can go to the ASUS Lazmall Flagship Store here.
Pokdepinion: Deals everywhere guys, whether it’s a smartphone or gaming laptop that you’re looking for, ASUS has prepared something for you. So be sure to them out if you are looking for one!

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Red OnePlus 6 coming 2nd July? Adding more colors to the monochrome lineup!

OnePlus released a red variant of OnePlus 5T a few months after its initial introduction. Called Lava Red, it definitely gave the lineup a nice splash of color, aside from the mainstream black, gray and gold options. Well it seems that there might be a OnePlus 6 Lava Red soon.

We would expect OnePlus to offer the Red option with the higher spec-ed 8GB RAM variant. One thing that we would like to see is OnePlus make use of their new glass designs to bring us a more lustrous sheen than was possible with their sandblasted aluminium chassis back then.
Well, if you want a OnePlus 6 in red, you know what to do.

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Pokdepinion: Now I am in a deeper dilemma. To go with the Silk White or the Lava Red variant?
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Free Gifts and Low Prices From Huawei This Valentine’s Day

If you were planning to get some Huawei devices for yourself or your loved ones, this could be a great time for that. This Valentine’s Day season, you can get some free gifts and low prices on a number of Huawei products.
For starters, pre-orders for the Huawei nova 4 smartphone have officially opened. For those of you who pre-order the device from now until 13th February 2019, you will getting some freebies worth up to RM450. These freebies consist of a Bluetooth headset, a Premium Gift Pack, and vouchers. Pre-orders will be delivered right to your doorstep starting 14th February 2019 onwards.

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For those who are looking to purchase the Huawei Mate 20, Mate 20 Pro, and Mate 20 X, there will be a total of 50 Valentine’s Day special gift sets to be given out. This gift set consists of:

Dining vouchers at The Westin KL Hotel
CP60 Wireless Charger
AP38 Super Car Charger
Tripod stand

Not to forget the Huawei Y Max and Y9 smartphones, there will be 300 Valentine’s Day special gift sets for these devices. It consists of:

Huawei Y Max casing (For Y Max purchases only)
RM50 Huawei Official Online Store voucher
Colourful glass bottles
Premium pop socket

To make things more interesting, there will be daily flash sales from 13th to 15th February 2019. You can expect prices as low as RM11 for accessories and savings up to RM700 for smartphones. From what we were told, some of the items that will be included in the flash sales are the Huawei Y Max, P20 Pro, powerbanks, car chargers, and USB cables.
But that’s not all folks. From now til 12th February 2019, there will also be a Lucky Spin & Win contest where you can win additional prizes worth up to RM150,000. All you have to do is log in to their official online store to get a maximum of 3 draws per day. Prizes include cash vouchers for the online store and a grand prize of dining in at Westin Hotel KL for two people.
All purchases made on their official online store from 12th to 15th February 2019 will be entitled to free shipping. All of these deals will be available only at the Huawei Official Online Store. You can head there by clicking right here.
Pokdepinion: It’s a good time if you plan on getting the devices anyway with all these freebies up for grabs.
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Celcom Xpax Offers Free 88GB Internet And 88GB Hotspot

As you clearly know, the country is still fighting the COVID-19 pandemic with the movement control order. To make things better and to usher the upcoming Chinese New Year, Celcom is offering several specials that includes free mobile internet and hotspot connectivity as well.
Celcom Xpax free 88GB internet and 88GB hotspot
From today till the 15th of March 2021, Celcom is offering free 88GB Hotspot quota, which is valid for three days when you subscribe to Celcom Xpax’s Unlimited Internet RM12 Weekly or their Unlimited RM35 Monthly passes through the Celcom Life app.
In addition to that, existing prepaid subscribers with 7-day, 14-day, or 30-day Internet Passes will enjoy free 88GB internet quota that’s valid up to 3 days through just4ME on the Celcom Life app. You can also enjoy the 88GB Hotspot quota at RM8.80, valid up to 8 days.

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Additionally, all Celcom Xpax prepaid customers can participate in simple mission from the Celcom Life app to unlock instant rewards. The more missions you complete, the higher your chance in to winning a brand new iPhone 12 Pro. Missions will also give you benefits such as free internet, free credit, and free validity.
Celcom MEGA postpaid Family Lines can now enjoy the flexibility to choose 2 smartphones from the latest 4G and 5G smartphones with their Mix and Match promotion which includes devices such as realme 7, HUAWEI nova 7 SE, OPPO Reno5, and Samsung A52 at just RM188.
Pokdepinion: 88GB is a lot of data we’re talking about here. Too bad there’s only a 3-day validity period to it.
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“ROG Phone 2 is coming to Malaysia. Just wait for it.”

In an media interview at today’s ROG Be Unstoppable launch event, the inevitable question was brought up: will the ROG Phone 2 be brought to Malaysia? While the ROG Phone was not a part of the lineup, ROG did boast about being the only brand capable of providing a complete gaming ecosystem. So of course, the question was asked. The answer?
Leo Tseng, ASUS Malaysia Country Head, had this to say:
“The ROG Phone 2 is coming to Malaysia. Just wait for it.”
He went on to share that the first ROG Phone experienced tremendous response in the local Malaysian market, thanking avid gamers in Malaysia for the strong support. He believes the ROG Phone 2 will be able to entice gamers even more this year.

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ASUS has teased about the 120 Hz display that will be in the upcoming gaming smartphone, so we do know that it will have one of the most fluid displays ever on a smartphone. Aside from that, we have yet to see any other confirmed specifications.

Previous leaks have pointed to a 23rd July launch, which is in less than a month. The same rumor has also hinted at a more affordable price, so fingers crossed that it will ring true. Given the impressive specifications of the ASUS ZenFone 6, I am really curious as to how ASUS can further up their game to up your game.
Here’s what I hope to see in the ROG Phone 2:

Snapdragon 855, octa-core at up to 2.84 GHz, 7nm FinFET
Overclockable Adreno 640 GPU
Up to 12GB LPDDR4x RAM, dual-channel
Up to 512GB UFS 3.0 storage (microSD support up to 2TB)
6.0″ FHD+ bezel-less display, 120 Hz refresh rate
48MP f/1.8 + 13MP ultra-wide
No selfie camera
5000 mAh battery

What do you think ASUS will pack into the ROG Phone 2? And will it really be more affordable than the ROG Phone? Well, the wait isn’t much longer.
Pokdepinion: I can’t wait! If it gets priced below RM3000 I think I am going to eat Maggi for a few months to save up for it!
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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 Ti will be faster, simpler and more power hungry?

While I still see absolutely no reason to get the GeForce RTX 3090, it seems that NVIDIA thinks that gamers should have the option for an even beefier graphics card than their current flagship. Cue in the GeForce RTX 3090 Ti, which will be faster, probably simpler and also quite a bit more power hungry.
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 Ti: full GA102 die, 2GB 21Gbps GDDR6X modules and 450W TGP

Under the hood of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 Ti is apparently going to be the full GA102 die, which packs an astounding 10752 CUDA cores, 84 RT cores and 336 Tensor cores. That’s definitely a lot of CUDA cores, but that’s just a mere 2.4% increase from the GeForce RTX 3090, and you can probably expect performance to not even change by much.

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Micron GDDR6X
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For RTX 3090 Ti pic.twitter.com/hkTlCrCIQ7
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One thing that might interest serious content creators and gamers might be the fact that NVIDIA will be harnessing new GDDR6X memory packages from Micron. Instead of the current configuration which sees NVIDIA slap a total of 24 1GB packages on the front and back of the PCB to make up the 24GB memory configuration of the GeForce RTX 3090, NVIDIA may be able to simplify the GeForce RTX 3090 Ti’s build with these newer memory modules only occupying the front of the PCB.

If NVIDIA decides to keep the memory at the same 24GB, NVIDIA can decide to leave the backside of the PCB empty, which should alleviate a lot of the concerns regarding the memory’s temperatures faced by GeForce RTX 3090 owners. On top of that, the new GDDR6X modules from Micron are also slated to run at 21Gbps, faster than the 19.5Gbps GDDR6X that the GeForce RTX 3090 currently ships with. Coupled with the wide 384-bit memory bus, the GeForce RTX 3090 Ti will offer over 1TB/s of memory bandwidth, a first for a GeForce GPU.

It seems that all of that culminates in a pretty high power consumption, with the GeForce RTX 3090 Ti slated to tout a 450W TGP. In any case, stay tuned for the GeForce RTX 3090 Ti’s launch in early 2022, if it happens.
Pokdepinion: 450W is probably going to be really challenging to cool with the usual air cooling solutions… Maybe every GeForce RTX 3090 Ti by OEMs will come with AIOs.
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PS5 Beta Firmware 7.00 Finally Adds Discord Voice Chat Functionality

After a very lengthy wait, we finally get an inkling of when to expect the PS5 Discord voice chat integration as beta firmware 7.00 gets the feature.
PS5 Beta Firmware 7.00

Sony has started to release a major system software update for PlayStation 5, which is still in beta. The update features the highly anticipated Discord voice chat and variable refresh rate support for 1440p output. The beta is limited to select users in the US, UK, Canada, Germany, France, and Japan. If you’ve signed up for the beta, keep an eye on your emails as Sony is sending out invitations with download instructions.

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The exact release date for the new patch has not been announced, but unofficial reports suggest it may arrive in early March. Beta testers will have full access to the new Discord voice chat integration, but they must first sync their PlayStation and Discord accounts to allow the app to access and share information with friends. Additionally, the updated PlayStation 5 system software will include new social features and improvements, making it easier to see what friends are playing and request screen sharing.
You can find the full patch notes right here:

Join a Discord Voice Chat on Your PS5 Console

You can now join Discord voice chats on your PS5 console and easily chat with friends on most other gaming platforms.

Start or Request a Share Screen from Your Friend’s Profile

You can now send a Share Screen request or start sharing your screen with a friend, directly from their profile. Simply select the Share Screen icon on your friend’s profile to start a new session.

New “Join Game” Icon in Party Chats

On the voice chat card, a joinable icon will be displayed for party members playing a game you can join.

New “Friends Who Play” Tile

In game hubs, you can now see which of your friends have the game, who is currently online, and who is currently playing the game.

Manually Upload Game Captures to PlayStation App

You can now manually select and upload individual screenshots or game clips to PS App from your PS5 console, then easily share them on social media or with your friends.

Variable Refresh Rate support for 1440p

You can now enjoy smoother visual performance when using a VRR-compatible HDMI 2.1 display at 1440p resolution, when playing a game that supports VRR.
We’ve also made some updates to the parameters of the PS5 console’s 1440p output test, enabling 1440p support for a wider range of HDMI displays.

Game Library Enhancements

You can now also sort and filter games when adding games to a gamelist.
You can use filters in your library to easily find PS VR games, as well as PS VR2 titles when PS VR2 launches later this month.

Game Presets for Multiplayer Session Preferences

You can set your preferences to manage who can join and who can invite other players to multiplayer sessions you’ve created for supported games.

PS4 to PS5 Saved Data Migration

When you download or install a PS4 game on your PS5 console, a notification that PS4 saved data is available in your PlayStation Network cloud storage will appear (if your PS5 console doesn’t already have saved data for the game). Simply select the notification to download your saved data.
When you download or install a PS5 game that can load PS4 saved data, such as the PS5 version of a game that was also released on PS4, the same notification will appear (if the game supports this feature).

PS5 to PS5 Data Transfer

You can now easily transfer the data on your PS5 console, including games, saved data, user profiles, settings, screenshots, and videos, to another PS5 console using a local Wi-Fi network or a LAN cable.

Screen Reader Improvements

The screen reader now gives more detailed guidance when navigating the console.

Wireless Device Update for DualSense Wireless Controller

You can now update the DualSense wireless controller device software with a wireless connection.

Game Capture Using Voice Command (U.S. and U.K. limited release)

Voice Command now supports using your voice to save video clips of your gameplay.

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Pokdepinion: It’s a good sign that we’re getting very close to it being publicly available, we just have to wait a little bit longer.
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Malaysia’s MRTC Implements Microsoft Azure – With A 35% Productivity Increase!

Previously, we’ve posted on Microsoft introducing the Azure and Azure Stack for Malaysian businesses. Now, Malaysia’s Mass Rapid Transit Corporation or MRTC are utilizing the Microsoft Azure.
In partnership with Microsoft’s Global ISV, Bentley Systems, MRTC aims to complete their 51-Kilometre Klang Valley Mass Rapid Transit system’s Sungai Buloh-Serdang-Putrajaya (SSP) line on time and within budget while benefiting from a projected 35% increase in productivity by the use of Microsoft Azure.
The Azure-hosted Bentley Systems allows MRTC to increase precision of construction, lowering instances of design rework and to improve safety standards by enabling synchronization and information exchange between external vendors.

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MRTC faced several challenges with the construction of the KVMRT SSP line. One key issue that they had to face in the previous SBK line project was too many site changes during construction, resulting from design discrepancies arising from either design changes or site constraints.
One of the key challenge faced with any mega civil construction project like ours is ensuring seamless information exchange, and real-time collaboration among stakeholders, regardless of the platforms they are using. The probability for error is high if information is not managed on a common data environment, especially in a highly collaborative project like ours. These types of errors could lead to construction delays and increased costs due to change orders and rework to rectify issues Poh Seng Tiok, Director of Planning and Design with MRTC
Chosen to manage both of this project and future asset management is Bentley System’s ProjectWise and AssetWise. With the usage of Azure, these two enables all project disciplines to work, using a federated model for a coordinated design.
This CONNECT Edition of the ProjectWise and AssetWise solutions make the design, construction, and operation of infrastructure assets easier for owners, consulting firms, and their supply chains around the world. With this deployment, MRTC was able to conduct a Virtual Design Review process. It is a large improvement from the previous usage of 2D drawings and a traditional Electronic Document Management System (EDMS) workflow. The approach is expected to increase 35% productivity while reducing the need for a design rework by giving more accurate information.
The KVMRT SSP line project has been selected as a finalist in the BIM Advancements in Rail and Transit category in Bentley’s 2017 Be Inspired Awards program.
Pokdepinion: I wonder what other companies will adopt the Microsoft Azure now the MRTC are.

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Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare Midnight Launch at Sunway Pyramid

The Call of Duty series has been accused of falling into a familiar rut nowadays with their recent games being almost indistinguishable between one another. However, hardcore fans doesn’t seem to care despite all the flak the series has been receiving.
Around 200 excited Call of Duty fans showed up at the midnight launch of the latest addition to their beloved game series, Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare, which was held at Galactic Laser in Sunway Pyramid.

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Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare Finally Launches
The Call of Duty: Infinte Warfare launch event began at 8PM yesterday till 2AM today and was held at Galactic Laser over at Sunway Pyramid last night and was immediately packed with eager fans coming in droves the moment they opened their doors.

While waiting for the game to finally launch at midnight, players could participate in some fun and appropriately themed activities. Laser Tag sessions with your buddies that could nab you some cool PlayStation goodie bags, Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare and Call of Duty: Modern Warfare Remastered demo booths and photo sessions with zombies are some of the activities gamers could participate in.

The fans who flocked in to the event last night were mainly fans who had pre-oredered the game prior. Those who pre-ordered the game got their hands on some interesting and exclusive Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare merchandise such as a special double-sided Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare/ Modern Warfare Remastered poster, a limited edition Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare T-Shirt, and a cool af Call of Duty themed timepiece AKA a watch.

Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare – A New Direction
Much hype was made about the game’s reveal trailer back in May when it officially became YouTube’s second most disliked video of all time (in a matter of weeks!) which, if I may add, has more likes now (at the time of writing) then it did when it first debuted.
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After playing the game at the launch event’s demo booth however, the game is pretty swell looking. The futuristic setting adds a wonderful twist of flavour to a very familiar look and feel of your standard Call of Duty game. I can’t really say much because I didn’t manage to play the game in its entirety but as first impressions go I’d say that its a solid entry in the Call of Duty series.

Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare is officially out now and is available for the PS4, XBOX ONE and PC. To those who purchased either the Legacy, Digital Deluxe or Legacy Pro edition of Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare will get the Call of Duty: Modern Warfare Remastered bundled in for free.
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New Demon Slayer Kimetsu No Yaiba Gameplay Revealed

If you’re a big fan of Demon Slayer, well you’ve probably been waiting for Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Hinokami Chronicles. Sony has recently revealed more on the gameplay in a trailer.
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Hinokami Chronicles gameplay

In the game, you can play as Tanjiro, Zenitsu, as well as Inosuke in single-player. The game covers two story arcs: Tanjiro’s Unwavering Resolve arc as well as the Mugen Train arc which premiered in cinemas earlier in the year.

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Each character would of course have their own unique style and skills where they battle demons (in case you don’t know what the story is all about). There’s also couch or online multiplayer modes that you can play too in the title.
Can’t wait for the game to come out? Well the game is coming out this 15th of October 2021 and it will arrive on PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, as well as PC.
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Pokdepinion: I usually don’t have a good feeling when it comes to anime games, but after seeing the trailer, it definitely got my attention. Well maybe it’s just because I love the story in the first place…
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Buying an “IPS gaming display”? Read this first… Seriously!

So I got my hands recently on the Asus’ IPS gaming display – the ROG Swift PG27AQ. Talk about a 27″ wide display bearing 4K goodness coupled with nVidia GSync technology and IPS yumminess. It doesn’t overclock, retaining it’s frequency at 60Hz at 4K resolution but that’s just because of current technology limitation. But this is where we need to learn how to draw the fine line between possessive showing off versus studying the technology. These gaming monitors are not cheap (RM4,219 for the PG27AQ) and you are probably going to get the shocks of your lives.
I’m not going to discuss about “what is IPS” because you can read a very lengthy elaboration on it here. But I need to highlight some important key points that you need to realize before buying an IPS display – let alone an IPS gaming display. The three probable reasons you would want to buy IPS displays are wide-viewing angle, wide color gamut capabilities and response time. But to get the best of all these worlds, you will have to make sacrifices – at least for the sake of technology maturing.
I’m talking about backlight bleeding issues here. After in-depth research, my conclusion is rather simple. If you are going for an IPS gaming panel, you need to be prepared for at least 10% backlight bleeding on your display. That’s minimum. Like, definitely going to happen. If you are not ready for it, then you should just settle for a TN display instead. Period.

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Notice something rather odd?
This is as worst as it can get. Notice the heavy bleeding glow.
You probably would be wondering, then why do the manufacturers bother to make them at all? To satisfy OUR cravings. Look at our demands today. IPS (which is not even a new technology) seems like something we can’t live without, AND we want 4K resolution which for whatever reasons we rather squint to use the computer, AND we want GSync because we can’t afford tearing in our games in today’s era, AND we want overclocked displays nothing less than 144Hz, the higher the better, AND we want it all in a smart neat package with no room for errors. Now ask yourself again, why do these manufacturers bother to make these again.
This is a little more acceptable.
There is a LOT of room for research and development. Manufacturers like Asus are NOT running away. Click here to read their statement. But if you are only going to wait for that perfect piece of hardware at the end of all the hardwork, then today is not yet your day. To those who are still keen on putting their money in exchange for the love of technology, I went a mile further for you. I literally met the Asus team in Malaysia, joined efforts with Achieva Malaysia and ran through almost 20 samples of IPS ROG Swifts; mix of BOTH PG279Q (1440p @ 165Hz) and PG27AQ (4K @ 60Hz). Just to provide the answers for you – the readers. ALL of them had bleeding. None of them was left out. And the bleeding happens in different areas on different displays. You just can’t escape it and you are NOT going to find a perfect one. At least not today.
Yup, we sampled each and every unit just to be firm on what we are delivering to you.
Oh, and this is not an “Asus thingy”. Thanks to our Facebook friend – Fujun Lee, we have proof that even the Acer Predator X34 curved IPS display has it’s fair deal of bleeding too. Like I said, you are NOT going to get a perfect IPS gaming display.
Thank you Fujun Lee for sharing the Acer Predator X34 with us
Need a comparison against the TN counterpart? Here’s my PG278Q – 27″ 1440p 144Hz TN display. I probably don’t get a view at 178° but at this point, I’m not even sure why would I actually be viewing my monitor at any angle other than 90° for gaming.
PG278Q = 1440p + 144Hz + GSync + TN = Perfection!
Now that you know, you make your pick. Buying blindly is definitely NOT something you should be doing in the internet era. Unless you are one of those who actually do support the tech R&D – for which, we would like to meet you too, coz that makes you one of us!
Special Credits to ASUS Malaysia, Achieva group of companies Malaysia and Fujun Lee for providing us with the materials and opportunities to produce this piece of article.
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Cooler Master leaks a peek into Computex 2017

Cooler Master has shared a barrage of special edition products and some long-awaited surprises from its vault that will debut at Computex 2017. People looking to tune in to coverage will also have the chance to watch modders and artists showcasing just how jaw-dropping PCs can look, and how you can do it yourself.
Cooler Master has been a company of firsts. First commercial heat pipe CPU cooler. First all-aluminum PC. First AIO liquid cooler. Everything we’ve done has worked towards making the desktop a fun, beautiful and easy thing to build. At COMPUTEX, we want to show you how easy it has become to build a showcase PC Charlie Wu, Cooler Master’s Brand Manager
A Dream to Build, Look At, and Use
Everything Cooler Master will reveal is focusing on how premium PCs that took case modders months to pull off in the past can be done by anyone with the right tools. They are attacking the PC build from four aspects – putting in original tech and design (1) and customizing with hard accessories (2), adjustable parts and new software (3). For gamers in particular, they are releasing products (4) where every design option has a functional component for enhancing performance and comfort on the competitive level.

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Cooling: Size Matters

Cooler Master’s tech department, built on its adventurous OEM roots, always has a few tricks up its sleeve. For CPU coolers, we’re looking at one concept based on a heat column mysteriously named “UFO.” The next, already hinted at during CES earlier this year, is the next edition of their flagship MasterAir Maker 8. They said it is even bigger, as they were able to overcome previous performance limitations by combining new loop heat pipe technology into the vapor chamber base. Lastly, they’re launching a product that is the last they need to check off a full list of all possible CPU cooling solutions available on the market. It involves flexible tubes, if that helps.

Cases: Pulling Secrets from the Vault
There’s really big news in the case department. Astronomical, you might even say. For starters, upgrades are coming on all existing cases in the modular MasterCase series, and the number of accessories will be pushed to over 25 with some unique lighting options. A completely new series of cases is on the horizon, with a design we’ve not quite seen before and described by Cooler Master as “our smallest case to date.”

Bigger still is the stuff from the 25th year anniversary vault, as we said earlier. They were super quiet about this, but did tell us that people are due to see new entrants from its two most popular case lines of all time. One of them is debuting glass curved in a way that the world has never seen before on a case. Stay tuned.

Peripherals: Make Your Gaming Experience
Cooler Master’s upcoming, across-the board release of new peripherals comes under the banner of “make your gaming experience.” With competitive gaming in mind, the trio wants to strip away flashy looks and provide durable gaming functionality with highly customizable options. A new set of keys, two new mice, a new headset and a combo set will feature numerous lighting effects, distinct RGB templates, grip variances to support contrasting style of games, and our patented Bass FX technology for easy switch sound.

Power Supplies: Less is Less
Cooler Master is taking parts out of its power supplies. We know, that sounds bad. Actually, it’s going to make things even quieter. As well, cables and power cases will be seeing in color with officially sanctioned sleeving and flat ribbon varieties.

RGB: Lighting Gets a Strong Push in Hardware and Software
After its initial success bundled with Ryzen’s Wraith RGB cooler, Cooler Master’s software will be debuting along with almost 10 new products that will come strapped in rainbow colors. You’ll be able to enjoy these and other compatible products in RGB whether or not you have an RGB motherboard, a sentence that will only make sense at COMPUTEX.
In the Booth: Live Modding
Surrounded by this year’s Case Mod World Series winners, modders from multiple countries will be showing off some of their skills in on-site modding demos. There will even be some giveaways featuring modded components done during the trade show. Witness and learn firsthand the skills you need to make a world class mod or just a nice PC for your own desk at home.
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[CES2018] Western Digital showcases new products; Capture, Preserve, Access and Share your Ever-Growing Collection of Photos and Videos

Western Digital announced the world’s smallest 1TB USB Flash Drive, voice-activated media streaming via popular Smart Home devices and a portfolio of high-performance, wireless and high-capacity flash storage products. These products are filed under Western Digital and SanDisk products accordingly.
Capturing, preserving, accessing and sharing digital content is becoming the epitome of digital lifestyle with the needs rising drastically and the demands expanding horizontally. Innovations in multi-lens cameras, 8K video emergence, 5G wireless technology, VR and AR, and video streaming are scaling these needs more than ever.
Western Digital has always been committed to delivering innovative solutions that do not only solve storage solution, but complete the full cycle of digital data retention.

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World’s smallest Flash Drive
First up, Western Digital demonstrated the world’s smallest 256GB USB 3.1 flash drive, the SanDisk Ultra Fit USB 3.1.

Harnessing high-speed USB 3.1 performance, the write speeds are up to 15x faster than standard USB 2.0 drives allowing you to transfer a full-length movie in less than 30 seconds. But of course, it depends on the movie that you are transferring. It will be available in 16GB, 32GB, 64GB, 128GB and 256GB versions.
World’s Smallest 1TB Flash Storage
Now this one is my favourite. Introducing, the world’s smallest 1TB flash storage, the SanDisk Extreme Portable SSD. The size and storage is not all that is boasted into this cute monster, it’s IP55 rating means it can survive rain, spills, dust and drops too!

Using USB 3.1 Gen 2 interface via USB Type-C and USB Type-A (backward compatible), you can transfer your precious files into it pretty quickly delivering speeds up to 550MB/s. If that is not enough for you (I did mention about our demands, didn’t I?) there will be a 2TB variant too so you can exchange the money weight in your pockets with a much larger capacity.
Wireless Portable Storage Solution
Moving on, we have a refreshed Western Digital My Passport Wireless SSD Wi-Fi Mobile Storage. The name itself should giveaway pretty much everything it has to offer, but it doesn’t end there. It has a built-in SD card reader with one-touch copy button which makes backing up quick and seamless. It also has an all-day battery life up to 10 hours. You can even wirelessly stream 4K videos and view photos using the My Cloud mobile app (I told you about the complete cycle, remember?).

Much like it’s predecessor, the new Western Digital My Passport Wireless SSD also has the ability to reverse charge via it’s USB slot to re-juice your gadgets. Which is cool, by the way.

The Western Digital My Passport Wireless SSD comes in 250GB, 512GB, 1TB and 2TB storage capacity options. This one is definitely in my wishlist.
My Cloud Home Solutions
Finally, we have the Western Digital My Cloud Home and My Cloud Home Duo. Basically the difference between both of them is, the Duo can fit two drives instead of one in the former.

The My Cloud Home solutions are easy-to-use personal storage devices that plug directly into your Wi-Fi router and you can share all your content in one central place. The Duo has a Mirror Mode too that replicates a backup of your backups which is actually a good practise in storage solutions. Setting up is simple and can be done using your smartphone.
Storage capacities are as follows:
WD My Cloud Home: 2TB, 3TB, 4TB, 6TB, 8TB
WD My Cloud Home Duo: 4TB, 8TB, 12TB, 16TB
Pokdepinion: Storage is definitely going to be one of the most important aspect in our lives soon. It has always been, it only evolved into easier to manage forms.
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GeForce RTX 2050 spotted on Geekbench — 35% faster than a GeForce GTX 1050 Ti!

While the GeForce RTX 2060 is just around the corner, it seems that its younger brethren is also raring to go. What should be a GeForce RTX 2050 has just appeared on Geekbench’s database, with less than half the CUDA cores of the GeForce RTX 2060.

NVIDIA Graphics Device 14 CU (896 cuda?)
2050/1150 ? 🤔
OpenCL score
1050ti – 84000
1050 – 73000 pic.twitter.com/S8a6NdWlDW
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Aside from sporting just less than half the CUDA cores of the GeForce RTX 2060, the GeForce RTX 2050 is also going to deliver just around half the performance of the more powerful GPU. When compared to the previous generation, we are seeing gains in excess of 30% over the GeForce GTX 1050 Ti. Whether it will be called the GeForce RTX 2050, GeForce GTX 1150 or even the GeForce GTX 2050 is still a question though, as it is expected not to come with any RT cores.
We wouldn’t mind a passive RTX 2050 like this for HTPC builds!
If it doesn’t come with RT cores, it would be very misleading to name it as part of the GeForce RTX family. However even if it did, we wouldn’t be expecting it to do well at all handling real-time raytracing. When even a GeForce RTX 2080 Ti is brought down to its knees, what hope is there for a GeForce RTX 2050?

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If it comes priced well like the GeForce GTX 1050, we would expect these cards to sell like hotcakes though, as they appear to be delivering performance pretty close to what a GeForce GTX 1060 6GB is capable of. Of course, we will have to see when they are actually available, as the lack of competition would probably spur NVIDIA into slapping on ridiculous price tags on their new cards.
Pokdepinion: Perhaps this is the only Turing-based card I can afford?
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Alienware m18 and m16 Gaming Laptops Have Arrived in Malaysia

Alienware has launched its newest gaming laptops, the m18 and m16, in Malaysia. Both laptops feature 13th Gen Intel Core HX processors and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 40 Series GPUs, with the m18 sporting an 18-inch display and the m16 having a 16-inch display.
Alienware Launches New Gaming Laptops with 13th Gen Intel Core HX Processors and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 40 Series GPUs in Malaysia

Alienware, Dell’s gaming-focused brand, recently unveiled a new line of gaming laptops at CES 2023, which coincided with the launch of 13th Gen Intel Core HX processors and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 40 Series GPUs for laptops. One of the standout devices from Alienware is the m18, featuring an 18-inch display with a 16:10 aspect ratio, making it the brand’s most powerful release to date.

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Currently available in Malaysia, customers have a choice of fitting the 4.04 kg laptop with either the Core i7-13700HX 16-core processor or the higher-end Core i9-13900HX 24-core option. Three GPU options are also available including the GeForce RTX 4060, RTX 4080, and RTX 4090.
In terms of display, the m18 comes with a 165Hz panel with QHD+ (2560 x 1600) resolution or an ultra-fast 480Hz panel, although the latter only has Full HD+ (1920 x 1200) resolution. The base model m18 with a Core i7 CPU, RTX 4060 GPU, QHD+ panel, 16GB RAM, and 512GB PCIe NVMe solid-state drive is listed at RM11,999. However, strongest m18 variant with Core i9, RTX 4090, 64GB RAM, 4TB SSD, and Cherry MX low-profile mechanical keyboard costs around RM36,888.30.

For customers who want a smaller package, there is the Alienware m16, which comes with a 16-inch display. The m16 has similar hardware options as the m18, but also includes an RTX 4070 GPU and a QHD+ 240Hz panel, which is limited to configurations that have a Core i9 and RTX 4080 combo.
The base specs for the m16 include a Core i7, RTX 4060, 16GB RAM, and 512GB SSD, priced at RM10,999. The maximum specs for the m16 with Core i9, RTX 4090, 64GB RAM, 4TB SSD, and Cherry MX keyboard costs RM22,018.30.
Although the estimated delivery date shown on Dell Malaysia’s website is April 19th, the site states that orders might arrive earlier. However, it is important to take note of this information if planning to order these new Alienware gaming laptops.
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Pokdepinion: As much as I would like the top spec one, I’m not sure how to feel about buying a laptop that costs as much as a base model Perodua Axia. I’d probably need a loan just like a car, albeit a shorter duration.
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Sony SRS-NB10 Review – Not A Pain In The Neck But…

Unboxing the Sony SRS-NB10
Sony SRS-NB10 Review – Box

The Sony SRS-NB10 comes in a rather small, standard white packaging, roughly about the same size as the ones for the WH-1000X headphones. On the box itself, it highlights a number of the neckband speaker’s key features. Inside the box, you can find the following items:
Sony SRS-NB10 Review – Box content

Quick start guide
Reference guide
USB-C cable
The Sony SRS-NB10 neckband speaker itself

Appearance
Sony SRS-NB10 Review – Top
The Sony SRS-NB10 is basically a trimmed down version of the SRS-NS7. It’s smaller, thinner, and the speakers cover a smaller area on the neckband. Looking at the top, you can see the Sony logo on the right side (left if you’re wearing them), a microphone hole on the left, and two small speaker meshes towards the piece that rests on your neck.
Sony SRS-NB10 Review – Buttons
Looking at the sides, the one facing outwards has nothing noteworthy except for one side, which has a microphone hole. As for the one facing inwards, you have the power button which also doubles as a Bluetooth pairing button, mic mute button, and a hidden USB-C port which covered by a rubberized flap on the left side. The right side is where you have the volume controls and the play / call button.

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Sony SRS-NB10 Review – Bottom
There’s nothing much to be found on the bottom except grilles covering the speaker components and some product details on the part that sits on your neck. In case you’re wondering, it’s just plastic here with no cushioning whatsoever. The lightweight nature of the neckband speaker and the curvature allows it to rest comfortably around your neck.
Overall, the Sony SRS-NB10 looks like a cheaper SRS-NS7 with a similar design theme, fitting for a more corporate environment as opposed to having a hip, trendy, fashionable design. However, don’t let the looks fool you as it’s quite a capable gadget, which we’ll get to in a bit.
Specifications

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

Speaker Type
Full Range, wireless

Connection
Bluetooth 5.1
SBC, AAC
A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP

Wireless Range
30m

Compatible Apps
Headphone Connect

Battery
20 hours (approximately)

Weight
191 x 49 x 185 mm
113g

Colour
Charcoal Gray

User Experience
Pairing
Sony SRS-NB10 Review – Connecting to smartphone
Connecting the Sony SRS-NB10 to devices is a pretty straightforward process. All you have to do is turn on pairing mode by holding the Bluetooth button until you hear the speaker say “Bluetooth pairing”, find the neckband speaker, and connect to it. I’ve tested this on PC, iPhone, and Android smartphone and it worked flawlessly. Customization options are limited however as it doesn’t seem to work with the Sony Headphones Connect app, unlike the SRS-NS7.
One good thing about this is that it has Bluetooth Multipoint support, so you can connect to multiple devices at once. This includes a PC and a smartphone, or two different smartphones. It can be a bit confusing to setup at first as it requires disabling specific profiles on one device, and using those same profiles you disabled on the secondary device but once you’ve successfully done it, it’s much easier to do that again.
Sound
Sony SRS-NB10 Review – Small speaker
In terms of sound quality, the Sony SRS-NB10 isn’t what I would call great. To me, it has similar qualities to built-in speakers on a modern day laptop or smartphone, albeit slightly better. It’s more attuned to vocals as bass is hollow and essentially non-existent. Even then, you’re missing a deeper part of the vocals so if it’s a regular phone call, that’s fine. High quality vocals such as livestreams, online voice calls with high-quality mics, and videos of people talking will sound tinny and unimpressive. Volume is adequate for me.
As this is a wireless speaker at the end of the day, don’t expect any sound isolation or noise cancellation of any kind. What you play on it can definitely be heard by others around you so it won’t be a private listening experience. With that being said however, it will sound rather distorted for people who aren’t wearing the speaker, so lower the volume a little bit if you’re concerned about other people listening in.
If you’ want a better quality neckband speaker, check out our review of the Sony SRS-NS7 by clicking right here.
Calls

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Now we come to the part where the Sony SRS-NB10 truly comes in handy; calls. It’s super convenient, whether it be actual phone calls or online VOIP calls like on Discord or Facebook chat. I can hear people clearly and the voice quality captured by the microphone is certainly a league ahead of most built-in microphones on a pair of TWS earbuds. Just like the SRS-NS7, the audio doesn’t bleed into the microphone, which is great. Unlike it’s pricier brother however, it does capture more environmental noise.
Comfort
Sony SRS-NB10 Review – Wearing the speaker
The Sony SRS-NB10 is a neckband speaker, so you just wear it around your neck and the audio will just play out. Given how light and small it is, it barely feels like you’re wearing anything around your neck. It doesn’t come with any form of cushioning but the curved shape allows it to sit comfortably on your neck.
Since you don’t have anything resting on your ears or your head, you can easily wear this for several hours straight and not feel a thing. Since it is IPX4 certified, you don’t have to worry about damages if it happens to come into contact with some water, such as your sweat. Just remember to wipe it down afterwards and not to bring it with you when swimming or to the shower.
One major point I would like to highlight in comparison to the SRS-NB7 is that the Sony SRS-NB10 doesn’t vibrate excessively. There is still a little bit, which is inevitable since sound travels through vibrations, but it’s far less severe. For those of you with ticklish necks, you should be able to use this just fine unless you’re sensitive beyond redemption.
Battery Life
Sony SRS-NB10 Review – Battery life indicator
Battery life is a very strong point for the SRS-NB10. It’s advertised with up to 20 hours per full charge and I would say that the figure is accurate, with me getting 19 and a half hours at worst. Charging is rather slow however, as it takes about 3 and a half to 4 hours to fully charge it (from low battery).
Sony SRS-NB10 Verdict
Sony SRS-NB10 Review
The Sony SRS-NB10 wireless neckband speaker is more of a utilitarian rather than a gadget meant for enjoyment. The sound quality is far from superb, but it’s handy for calls and for those who don’t want to wear headphones / earphones. If you’re particular about sound, then you can either go for the SRS-NS7 or a pair of headphones like the WH-1000XM4 instead. At RM599, whether it’s a worthy purchase or not is fully dependent on your needs in this type of audio gear.
At the end of our Sony SRS-NB10 review, I award this wireless neckband speaker with our Bronze Pokdeward.

Big thanks to Sony Malaysia for sending us this speaker for the purpose of this review.
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Bosch Malaysia announces 2017 financial results – Expands into connected manufacturing and IoT based services

I think the name Bosch needs no introduction here. The technology and services behemoth has just announced its 2017 financial results and they are definitely in their favor. A steady rise of 8% compared to 2016, Bosch reached a total of RM5.2 billion in total net sales with a consolidated sales amounting RM615 million.
The number of the company’s associates itself has seen a rise of 3%, making it more than 2,800, raking a total of almost 30% of Bosch’s total workforce in Southeast Asia region. 2017 was definitely a golden year for Bosch Malaysia that has been established in the country since 1923.
The IoT trend itself is an important part of Industry 4.0 and digitalization in manufacturing is an essential part of it; from data analytics and process quality management to remote maintenance. This enables large corporations like Bosch’s manufacturing processes to be connected, optimized and made even more flexible, efficient and transparent. Being the leader in Industry 4.0, implementing over 150 projects worldwide, this is almost religiously essential.

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By adapting the technology, Bosch foresees that businesses will be able to achieve up to 15% higher machine availability, 5% – 10% higher production performance and a reduction of 20% in downtime.
For the millenials, there’s good news for you here. Bosch is actively working towards developing a highly-skilled workforce in Malaysia, with the introduction of Bosch Apprenticeship Program. In collaboration with Penang Skills Development Centre (PSDC), Bosch has heavily invested in building a customized training centre for apprentices at the company’s car multimedia plant in Penang. At the moment, there are more than 20 apprentices undergoing the program with the next intake coming soon. Topics covered include industrial automation, connected devices and process monitoring and are paired with practical training stint right at the company’s car multimedia plant.
In the mobility technology division, Bosch is developing some rather sophisticated solutions such as infotainment products with new connectivity features – smartphones integration and security protection being just some of them.
The industrial technology sector generated a rise in growth through the acquisition of hydraulics and linear motion technology projects in material handling and rubber industries. In line with the rise of demand of factory automation, the Drive and Control Technology dcision will be introducing an array of connected hardware and software solutions this year to support local industries. An example of this is the Active Shuttle; an autonomous trolley transport robot for mobile pick and place.
In the Energy and Building Technology sector, Thermotechnology division’s expansion into chemical and rubber customer industries along with existing businesses in the food and beverage undustry yielded a sizable growth as well. This division will diversify its product range by offering residential water products, beginning with the residential air purifier.
Despite the rocky economic climate, Bosch is aiming for further buoyancy in 2018. In light of economic and geopolitical risks, Bosch Group expects its sales revenue to grow by 2% – 3% in 2018. The predictions are justified as the company managed to match the high level sales revenue in the first quarter with last year.
Pokdepinion: Go Go Go Bosch! With such a steady rise, and taking the initiatives in Industry 4.0 being the market leader just shows that the company is serious and committed about the continuous innovation that subsequently results in growth.
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LG V10’s fingerprint security is not that secure

If you are one of the few people who actually splurged your hard-earned moolah on a LG V10, you definitely want to watch this video. The LG V10’s fingerprint security features a flaw that allows anyone to add a new fingerprint to your device.
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Now, wait a second. Don’t you have to enter the PIN or a previously authorized fingerprint to save a new fingerprint profile? Yeah, but it is bypassed in this little bug.
To exploit this bug, the device must have Nova Launcher installed. Then a Nova Action Activity widget linking to “com.lge.fingerprintsettings” is to be added to the homescreen.

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After adding it to the homescreen, you just have to tap the widget to add a new fingerprint profile. No further security authorization needed.

Of course this only works if the LG V10 in question hasn’t have all four fingerprint profiles occupied by the actual owner. Attempting to add a fifth profile will be futile.
To fix this bug before LG pushes out an official patch, all you have to do is to occupy all four fingerprint profiles and just avoid using Nova Launcher. The solution is simple but coming from LG which touts enterprise-class security, this bug is very worrying.
It seems Nova Launcher is not just limited to exploiting this bug but can also be used to unlock a “hidden menu” which offers more options to customize the LG V10’s second display.
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Pokdepinion: The LG V10 is a premium device and to see this kind of simple bug on it is kind of sad. However it seems that this bug was also previously found on Samsung device but no one actually publicized it. It is probably the OEMs’ fault for not securing the fingerprint feature on Android 5.1 Lollipop, as Lollipop does not offer native support for fingerprint security, thus any support for fingerprint security is added by the OEMs themselves.
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Pokde Picks: 5 Awesome Games to Look Out For in October 2018
Red Dead Redemption 2

One of the most highly anticipated games of this year, Red Dead Redemption 2 is a Western-themed action adventure game and is the prequel to the original Red Dead Redemption. Players follow the story of Arthur Morgan, an outlaw and a member of the Van der Linde gang in 1899, in the waning years of the American Old West and extinction of the age of outlaws and gunslingers.
After a robbery in the town of Blackwater goes wrong, Arthur Morgan and the Van der Linde gang are forced to flee. With the authorities and the best bounty hunters in the nation hunting them down, the gang must rob, steal, and fight across America to survive. However, an internal strife is threatening the gang to disband. Arthur must choose between his own ideals or his loyalty to the gang.

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Fun fact, Red Dead Redemption 2 will be utilizing the “Honor” system, where how you interact with non-playable characters will affect how settlements, towns, and other groups will react towards Morgan. This means that despite players controlling a criminal, he will not necessarily be treated as one.
Red Dead Redemption 2 will be coming to the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One on 26th October 2018.
Assassin’s Creed Odyssey

Considered to be the biggest entry in the series thus far, Assassin’s Creed Odyssey is an action role-playing game set in Ancient Greece in the year 431 BC, where players take on the role of either the male protagonist Alexios or the female Kassandra. The protagonist is a mercenary and a descendant of Spartan King Leonidas. As such, they wield his broken spear, which can then be molded into a weapon that grants unique abilities.
As they are an outcast of their family, players will be making a journey from being a mercenary to a legendary hero, learning the truth about their past along the way. Their family line was prophesised to bring doom to Sparta, which leads to the protagonist being thrown off a cliff. 17 years later, the protagonist resurfaces, discovering a conspiracy against their family.
Fun fact, Assassin’s Creed Odyssey will be the first entry in the series to have a bigger emphasis on role-playing elements. As such, players are given the choice to shape their own character and story with their actions, thus carving their own path forward which can lead them to different endings in their story.
Assassin’s Creed Odyssey will be coming to the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC on 5th October 2018.
 Call of Duty: Black Ops 4

One of the more unique entries into the series, Call of Duty Black Ops 4 is a first-person shooter game by Activision. This entry has a big emphasis on multiplayer as it does not have a single player campaign mode. In its place, there are solo missions which expand on the backstories of the characters available in its multiplayer mode.
There are three main multiplayer focuses for the game; standard multiplayer, Zombies, and Blackout. The standard multiplayer will have players choose between 10 specialist roles to duke it out in either team battles or free-for-all combat across a variety of maps. The Zombies mode will be a co-operative multiplayer game where players will have to survive against hordes of zombies. Blackout will be the series’ take on the ever-popular Battle Royale mode as seen games like Fortnite.
Fun fact, Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 was created without a single player campaign in mind from the start. Developer Treyarch’s co-founder Dan Bunting wanted to try something different and make it easier to with friends. They also found that many players jumped straight to multiplayer without finishing the campaign, which made the direction even more viable.
Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 will be coming to the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC on 12th October 2018.
Mega Man 11

The 11th main entry into the series as well as a sequel that many gamers have been waiting for ages, Mega Man 11 is an action platformer game featuring the legendary Blue Bomber himself. In this entry, series antagonist Dr Wily has completed a forbidden research in the form of the Double Gear system, which is said to exponentially improve the abilities of robots far beyond their limitations.
Utilizing his research, Dr. Wily steals eight of Dr Light’s robots and enhances their abilities so he can use them to further his plans on conquering the world. In order to stop the impending chaos, Dr Light reluctantly decides to install a prototype of the Double Gear system that Wily created when he was younger on Mega Man, giving him new abilities. Now, it is up to Mega Man to foil Dr Wily’s nefarious plot.
Fun fact, Mega Man 11 was first announced on December 2017 to celebrate the series’ 30th anniversary. To preserve the style that gamers loved and knew while making it more suitable for today’s age, the game utilizes a 2.5D graphics style by fusing 3D polygonal characters in a 2D environment.
Mega Man 11 will be coming to the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch and PC on 2nd October 2018.
Soul Calibur VI

The reboot to the popular fighting game franchise, Soul Calibur VI is a 3D weapons-based fighting game by Bandai Namco. The game will take place in the 16th century, at the same time and place as the first Soul Calibur game to uncover some hidden truths to the legendary weapons.
The game introduces a new mechanic known as the Reversal Edge, which allows players to defend against an oncoming attack and quickly strike back. It will also be introducing a new slow-motion effect which is used to add a more dramatic flair to battles which will certainly make it more entertaining for eSports.
Fun fact, the Soul Calibur series has had its fair share of guest characters in the past. We’ve seen the likes of Darth Vader from Star Wars and even Link from The Legend of Zelda before. For this entry, we will be getting Geralt of Rivia, the main protagonist of The Witcher series.
Soul Calibur VI will be coming to the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC on 19th October 2018.
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Samsung Brings Health Innovation with Galaxy Watch5 and Galaxy Watch5 Pro

The Galaxy Watch5 and Galaxy Watch5 Pro, from Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., are designed to help people develop healthy habits by providing intuitive insights, innovative features, and even stronger capabilities.
The Galaxy Watch5 improves features that customers use every day, while the Galaxy Watch5 Pro, the newest model in the Galaxy Watch family, is the company’s most robust and feature-rich timepiece to date. The smartwatches are there to support consumers in reaching their goals and milestones thanks to the innovative gadgets.

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Samsung has set out to deliver in-depth monitoring and useful data providing customers the knowledge they need to support them along their health and wellness path. This is in response to a rising demand to better understand and act on personal health goals.
The next generation of digital health monitoring is powered by Samsung’s own BioActive Sensor, which is a feature of the Galaxy Watch5. The BioActive Sensor, first seen on the Galaxy Watch4 series, combines two potent health sensors: Optical Heart Rate and Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis, on a single chip to provide comprehensive measurements that include heart rate, blood oxygen level, and even stress level.

The smartwatch measures health parameters with even better precision than Galaxy Watch4 because of its larger surface area and closer touch with your wrist. The Body Composition testing tool gives users a thorough picture of their overall health, allowing them to establish objectives, receive individualized workout advice, and monitor their progress.
And when it’s time to unwind, the Galaxy Watch5 series equips users with recovery information, such as post-cardio heart rate following a strenuous workout and personalized water consumption recommendations based on sweat loss. Through Sleep Scores, which track various stages of sleep, snoring detection, and blood oxygen levels, users can better understand their sleep habits. Users can also improve their sleeping patterns with sophisticated sleep coaching, which offers a customized, month-long guided program. The Galaxy Watch5 integrates SmartThings to automatically configure connected lights, air conditioners, and TVs to preset settings that promote restful sleep.
The 13% bigger battery in the Galaxy Watch5 allows it to monitor eight hours of sleep with just eight minutes of charging, which is 30% quicker than the Galaxy Watch4. This year, Samsung introduced their first smartwatch display made of Sapphire Crystal, which has a 60% tougher outer layer. The Galaxy Watch is more user-friendly thanks to One UI Watch4.5‘s expanded typing experience, simpler call-making process, and a number of additional accessibility features.
The Galaxy Watch5 Pro is the newest model in the Galaxy Watch line and was designed with outdoor enthusiasts in mind. It has an improved Sapphire Crystal that is more resistant to damage, as well as a sturdy titanium case that guards the screen with a protruded bezel design. The brand-new D-Buckle Sport Band that complements the Galaxy Watch5 Pro’s tough durability and svelte design is also included.

The Galaxy Watch5 Pro features the biggest battery of any Galaxy Watch and is made to last. Its 60% bigger capacity compared to the Galaxy Watch4 is essential for keeping up with you as you explore a new path. Utilize GPX, which is now accessible for the first time on a Galaxy Watch. Users can take a trek, record it with Route Workout on the Samsung Health app, and share it with other trail enthusiasts.
As the users train for their next event or want to change up their routine, they can also download hiking and cycling itineraries and with the Turn-by-Turn directions, users can navigate while cycling or hiking. When the user is prepared to return home, the Trackback feature on the Galaxy Watch5 Pro will make it simple by following the old track.
Galaxy Watch5 and Galaxy Watch5 Pro Specifications

Galaxy Watch5
Galaxy Watch5 Pro

Material and Colour
Armor Aluminum case with Sport Band
– 44mm: Graphite, Sapphire, Silver
– 40mm: Graphite, Pink Gold, Silver
Titanium case with D-Buckle Sport Band
– Black Titanium, Gray Titanium

Dimensions and Weight
– 44mm: 43.3 x 44.4 x 9.8 mm, 33.5g
– 40mm: 39.3 x 40.4 x 9.8 mm, 28.7g
45.4 x 45.4 x 10.5 mm, 46.5g

Display
Sapphire Crystal
– 44mm: 1.4″ (34.6mm) 450×450 Super AMOLED, Full Color Always On Display
– 40mm: 1.2″ (30.4mm) 396×396 Super AMOLED, Full Color Always On Display
Sapphire Crystal
– 1.4″ (34.6mm) 450×450 Super AMOLED, Full Color Always On Display

Processor
Exynos W920 Dual-Core 1.18GHz

Memory
1.5GB RAM + 16GB internal storage

Battery and Charging
– 44mm: 410mAh
– 40mm: 284mAh
Faster Charging (WPC-based wireless charging)
590mAh
Faster Charging (WPC-based wireless charging)

OS and UI
Wear OS Powered by Samsung (Wear OS 3.5)
One UI Watch4.5

Sensors
Samsung BioActive Sensor (Optical Heart Rate + Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis)
Accelerometer
Barometer
Gyro Sensor
Geomagnetic Sensor
Light Sensor

Connectivity
LTE 22
Bluetooth 5.2
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n 2.4+5GHz
NFC
GPS/Glonass/Beidou/Galileo

Compatibility
Android 8.0 or higher and with more than 1.5GB of RAM

Price
– 40mm Bluetooth: RM1,099
– 44mm Bluetooth: RM1,199
RM1,899

From 10 August to 1 September 2022, pre-order the Galaxy Watch5 and receive a free Hybrid Leather Band worth RM149 and 20% off purchase with purchase on selected Galaxy Buds (Galaxy Buds Live, Galaxy Buds2, Galaxy Buds2 Pro). Pre-ordering the Galaxy Watch5 Pro will allow you to receive a free Galaxy Buds Live worth RM549 and 20% off purchase with purchase on selected Galaxy Buds (Galaxy Buds Live, Galaxy Buds2, Galaxy Buds2 Pro).
For more information about the Galaxy Watch5 and Galaxy Watch5 Pro, feel free to visit their website by clicking the link here and here.
Pokdepinion: Great watch for those who are interested in the features stated above. Slightly at a higher price point but it does seem like it will last for a long time with proper care and maintanence.
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Samsung’s latest Exynos 990 and Exynos Modem 5123 are manufactured on 7nm EUV process

The Samsung Exynos 980 was a surprise move out of nowhere, considering that Samsung has always used a four-number naming scheme for their chipsets. It seems like the new numbering scheme is here to stay though, with the announcement of the new Exynos 990 at Samsung Tech Day 2019.

Unlike the Exynos 980 which relied on regular ARM Cortex cores, the Exynos 990 packs two custom Exynos M5 cores alongside two Cortex A76 and four efficient Cortex A55 cores. This configuration makes it a true flagship processor from Samsung.
There’s also the new Mali G77MP11 GPU, a step up from the Mali G76MP12 in the Exynos 9820. The NPU in the Exynos 990 gets a huge upgrade too, with a dual NPU + DSP configuration promising more than 10 TOPs, a huge jump over the Exynos 9820’s 1.86 TOPs. Last but not least, there’s support for LPDDR5.

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Concurrent processing of input from three sensors…
Samsung promises 20% better graphics performance and efficiency, along with a 20% CPU performance bump from the new Exynos M5 CPU cores. Along with that, Samsung will be supporting 108MP cameras and up to six cameras, with concurrent processing of input from three sensors. Will Samsung create something like the Nokia 9 PureView with this capability?

Another feature that separates the Exynos 990 from the Exynos 980 is that it doesn’t come with an integrated modem. That’s where the new Exynos Modem 5123 steps in. The new modem comes with support for everything from 2G to 5G. For 4G LTE, you can get up to 3 Gbps download speeds with 1024 QAM support. Meanwhile for 5G, up to 5.1 Gbps with sub-6 or 7.35 Gbps with mmWave is possible, thanks to support for 8CA. Of course, your mileage will vary with your telco.
Both these new chips are manufactured on Samsung’s latest 7nm EUV process, which should promises greater efficiency. The Exynos 990 and Exynos Modem 5123 are slated to enter mass production by the end of this year, so you might get to see them in action with next year’s Samsung Galaxy S11.
Pokdepinion: The Exynos 990 should widen the gap it already has over the Qualcomm Snapdragons in CPU performance. Not too sure about the GPU performance though.
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You Can Continue Your Original Save Data To Diablo 2 Resurrected

Plenty of gamers are hyped about the release of Diablo II: Resurrected remaster. Well if you have the original game and still have the save file for it, you will be able to continue that file in the new remastered version of the game.
Diablo 2 Resurrected save data transfer

The news was revealed by the game’s producer, Matthew Cederquist where he has said “Yes, keep your old save files. Back when we were working on (the remaster), we wondered if the old save files would work, so we kind of shoved it in, and it worked!”.

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So should you happen to still have Diablo 2 as well have a save file, well you can opt to continue your progress in the remastered version that offers an up-to-date experience to the graphics.
They have revealed previously that you can choose between the updated graphics or the original via a toggle in the game.
Diablo II: Resurrected will be available on PC, PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X, Xbox One, as well as Nintendo Switch this year. For more of the latest tech and gaming news plus reviews, stay tuned to Pokde.net.
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Pokdepinion: I wonder how many people still have Diablo 2 as well as their save files.. Well at least for those that have, this is somewhat a good news for them.
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New Metal Slug Console Game and Mobile Game Coming in 2020

SNKが主導する、モバイル及び家庭用向けにメタルスラッグ新作が同時に開発中。
モバイル用は80%開発済みで、横スクロールカードゲームにして年内配信目標。
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The folks over at SNK have announced that they are currently working on two Metal Slug games; a mobile game and a console game.
Metal Slug Mobile Game
The new Metal Slug mobile game will be the first of the two new games to be launched. It’s expected to be released sometime in 2020 for both Android and iOS. Development is said to be 80% complete, so it shouldn’t take long before the game sees the light of day.

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It is expected to be a mixture of the classic 2D-scrolling run and gun gameplay and a card game system. It’s uncertain as to how it will work exactly but we expect the cards to give characters a wide variety of abilities and power-ups. What we know for sure is that the card will be earned via a gacha system, so it’s pretty much all down to luck. It will be different from their other mobile game, Metal Slug Attack, which is more of a tower defense-style game.
Metal Slug Console Game
As for the Metal Slug console game, it’s also expected to be launched sometime in 2020. However, no platforms were specified yet, which means there may be a chance it could also come to next gen consoles. It’s expected to follow the usual run and gun gameplay, but there is uncertainty on whether it will be a 2D game or if it will be in 3D.
This game was first mentioned back in April 2019, and there is a chance the game will have 3D graphics and characters but still play out in the standard 2D-scrolling style. For now, not much is known yet so we expect more announcements to be made at a later date.
This goes in line with SNK’s plan to release two games per year. Assuming there are no delays, we can expect to see the game sooner rather than later.
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Pokdepinion: I’m hoping the mobile game isn’t a blatant cash grab and I hope the Metal Slug console game is as good as the classics.
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6 Underground Starring Ryan Reynolds Coming To Netflix This Friday

If you don’t know on what to watch on Netflix, you might want to catch 6 Underground which stars Ryan Reynolds and will be available starting from this Friday, 13th of December 2019.

6 Underground is a movie that introduces a new kind of action hero. Six individuals from across the globe, each with their own special talents and were chosen for their desire to delete their past to change the future. The team is mustered by their leader, Ryan Reynolds (who would’ve thought?), whose mission is to ensure that, while he and his fellow will never be remembered, their actions will be.
The movie is directed by Michael Bay, so you can expect action written all over it (and explosions too?). Here’s the synopsis of the movie, courtesy of Netflix:

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What’s the best part of being dead? It isn’t escaping your boss, your ex, or even erasing your criminal record. The best part about being dead…is the freedom. The freedom to fight the injustice and evil that lurk in our world without anyone or anything to slow you down or tell you “no”.
Pokdepinion: I’d definitely have a go at the show. I mean it’s Ryan Reynolds, it’s hard to hate the guy.
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iPhone 13 120Hz OLED panels reportedly enters production at Samsung and LG

The iPhone 12 series were rumored to be the first iPhones to feature a 120Hz ProMotion display, but it evidently didn’t happen. Now more rumors about the iPhone 13 series featuring 120Hz panels are popping up, with their display panels reportedly entering production at Samsung Display and LG Display plants.
120Hz only in iPhone 13 Pro series?
According to the report, Apple will be buying 80 million OLED panels from Samsung, and 30 million from LG. Samsung will be supplying Apple with their cutting-edge 120Hz LTPO OLED panels, the ones that are capable of throttling down to extremely low refresh rates to conserve power.
These premium LTPO OLED displays from Samsung are expected to appear in the iPhone 13 Pro models. Meanwhile LG’s LTPS OLED panels will reportedly be used for the lesser iPhone 13 models, and might not even feature the 120Hz refresh rate.

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Apple is allegedly starting procurement of components for their new iPhones earlier this year due to their experience last year with the supply issues that limited their ability to churn out as many iPhones as fast as they wanted to.
It will be interesting to see Apple embrace the 120Hz trend. While it is way overdue, with Android flagships featuring 120Hz panels for several years by now, Apple’s usual designs feature really tiny batteries, which would result in relatively poor battery life.

Will Apple finally pack larger batteries in the iPhone 13 series, or will they be able to optimize the software and overall system power consumption to reduce the overall impact on battery life?
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Pokdepinion: I look forward to Apple’s announcement. Will they try to make a big “revolutionary” speech about the new 120Hz displays?
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Celcom Brings Cheer To Charitable Homes – Everyone Needs A Helping Hand

It doesn’t matter what time of the year it is, it’s always a good time to help those who are in need. In which case, Celcom Axiata Berhad recently has done just that. It was a joint effort between Celcom staffs and Skim Latihan 1Malaysia (SL1M) trainees, led by Zuraida Jamaludin, Celcom’s Chief Corporate Officer.

Occupants of Rumah Kebajikan dan Bimbingan At-Taqwa were treated with fun activities such as karaoke session where the winner were presented with hampers. Celcom brought the spirit of Hari Raya to the kids and gave them a day to enjoy themselves for a change for half a day. Goodie bags were given to the children, all 55 of them in total.

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Afterwards, Celcom visited the Rumah Jagaan dan Rawatan Orang-orang Tua Al-Ikhlas where most of the occupants are sadly bed-ridden. With them being elderly, it was nice to see the participants spent time and shared stories and experiences with the occupants while giving them food. No one should be feeling left out no matter how old they are, especially during the festive period.

Besides the two organizations, Celcom also offered a helping hand towards Pusat Kebajikan Jagaan Sri Sai Selangor and Pertubuhan Kebajikan Mental Selangor as part of their corporate responsibility initiative. The spotlight of the initiative is the contribution of RM100,000 to the representatives of the four organizations, resulting from the number of views and likes from Celcom’s ‘Letter’s From Mak’ videos have gathered. The video was the company’s Raya initiative to go with the Aidilfitri celebrations.

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Pokdepinion: I think no one would say bad or negative things when they see the less fortunate or needy people getting help, especially in the festive period. A kind gesture showed by Celcom here. Kudos.

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First steps to esports being recognized as a sports in Malaysia? Gaming events listed as part of National Sports Day 2018!

There were rumors and also some pretty strong support from our Youth and Sports Minister, Syed Saddiq towards esports being an officially recognized sport in Malaysia. He seems to have lived up to his word with the upcoming National Sports Day 2018 to feature a list of esport titles.

Aside from offering gamers a chance to shine, the Ministry of Youth and Sports has actually worked with people in the industry to better understand the scene. Among a number of partners are EBLUE, an esports brand, which will be supplying the main stage, commentator setup and competitive 2v2 RGB platform.

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A number of games including CS:GO, DOTA 2, FIFA 19, FIFA Online 3 and PES will be played at the game, including mobile games like AoV and Mobile Legend: Bang Bang. The total price pool of RM18 350 is pretty attractive too. The stage has been set and players will be playing for their cut of the prize pool in a few hours at Bukit Jalil National Stadium.
Hopefully with this event, everyone in Malaysia would begin to understand that gaming is more than just a past time. We look forward to more esports events in the future!
Pokdepinion: Look ma, they are earning big bucks from gaming!
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TM Aims To Upgrade Customer Experience With 2600MHz Spectrum

Telekom Malaysia has today announced of their commitment in enhancing customer experience with the 2600MHz spectrum band acquired from the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC).
TM to improve customer experience with 2600MHz spectrum

The telco company has accepted the offer from MCMC for a 20MHz spectrum block of the 2600MHz spectrum band via its subsidiary, Webe. It will be implemented from the 1st of July 2022, with total applicable fee of RM37 million over a period of five years.

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The increased capacity will enable TM to provide seamless fixed and wireless access, and content to its retail and enterprise customers at home, office, or on the move
Imri Mokhtar, TM Group Chief Executive Officer
Aside from that, they’ve also said that with the allocation, it will allow TM to support the national agenda in delivering telecommunications coverage with high service quality, especially though the JENDELA and MyDIGITAL.
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Pokdepinion: Well, anything that helps in improving the experience is always a plus for me. Let’s just hope that we can actually see/experience it.
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Genshin Impact 3.5 Launch Time and Server Downtime Confirmed

For those of you who are excited for the update, here is when Genshin Impact 3.5 is expected to arrive, along with the expected server downtimes.
Genshin Impact 3.5 Maintenance Schedule

Pre-Installation Function Now Available
Dear Travelers,
The pre-installation function is now available on both PC and mobile platforms.
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— Genshin Impact (@GenshinImpact) February 27, 2023

In a recent tweet, the official Genshin Impact account officially announced the preload for update 3.5, with gamers now able to download the update before it launches. As usual, there will be a server maintenance period, which sees the downtime beginning 1st March 2023 at 6AM GMT+8 (Malaysia time).

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The server downtime is expected to last 5 hours, with players getting 60 Primogems for each hour the server is down, yielding a total of 300 Primogems. Even if the server is up and running earlier, you are still guaranteed that 300 Primogems but if it takes longer, you will get an extra 60 for each extra hour it’s down for. As usual, you will need to have an Adventure Rank 5 at least to be able to get the rewards.

As for Genshin Impact 3.5 itself, there will be no new regions coming your way, but there will be a bunch of things coming your way for you to enjoy. This includes the addition of Dehya and MIka, the return of the Windblume Festival in Mondstadt, and the Archon quests which will yield Intertwined Fate for each completed quest.
Once again, Genshin Impact 3.5 will be launching on 1st March 2023 for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Android, iOS, and PC.
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