Looking for your dose of competitive gaming? Then look no further as the Asia Pacific Predator League 2020/21 Grand Finals is taking place from today onwards with a big prize pool on the line.
Asia Pacific Predator League 2020/21 Grand Finals Is Now Live

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The Asia Pacific Predator League 2020/21 Grand Finals will be taking place from today, 6th April 2021, all the way to 11th April 2021. It will consist of four sub-tournaments over two games; DotA 2 and PUBG.
Competing teams consist of those who qualified for the Predator League 2020 Grand Finals and organizations invited by Acer themselves, with all of them pre-assigned to their designated sub tournaments accordingly with Pan Asia Pacific and Asia region. What’s at stake here is the total prize pool of USD$400,000, the coveted APAC Predator League Shield, and selected Predator products.
For PUBG, we have Battle Arena Elites and Boss Gold representing Malaysia with the former being an invited team whereas the latter is the PUBG Champion of Predator League 2019 Malaysia Region. As for DotA 2, Team Galaxy Racer and Team Mystery are invited teams representing Malaysia whereas Team Star, whom you might know better as Flower Gaming, is the champion of Predator League 2019 Malaysia Region.

Together with the Asia Pacific Predator League 2020/21 Grand Finals, Acer Malaysia is having a promotion for selected products. You can get up to RM1,300 discount on selected gaming desktops, gifts worth RM638 for selecting gaming laptops, and RM500 off for acerpure cool, effectively making it available for just RM799. These deals are available on the Acer Official Store in Shopee and well as the official Acer online store.
Pokdepinion: Normally at this point, I’d have a good idea who would win but this time, I’m really not sure. Maybe it’s been a while since I’ve seen a tournament like this, or maybe its my gut feeling that something out of my own expectations will happen instead. Time for me to find out.
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The JOI Book Touch 300 gives you the flexibility to work however you want!

All of us know what’s a laptop, but I guess a lot of us want more than just a laptop. Enter the world of 2-in-1 convertibles, the laptops that are more than just a laptop or just a tablet, as it offers you the flexibility to switch between a laptop or a tablet experience without having to worry about stuff like keyboard covers. It’s a great option for students, as they can just get one 2-in-1 convertible instead of spending more on multiple separate devices. And today we will be taking a look at the JOI® Book Touch 300, an option that offers you all the flexibility at an affordable price tag.
Switch between modes on a whim
          Laptop Mode          Display Mode            Tent Mode            Tablet Mode
While a laptop’s layout is pretty conducive for working on the keyboard and using the trackpad, it isn’t exactly the best way to use a touch-capable device. That’s why a sturdy 360° hinge is the key to a 2-in-1 convertible. The JOI® Book Touch 300 is optimized to give you the best experience in anything that you want to do. Use it in the usual laptop layout to type out your assignments, prop it up in the Tent Mode to watch your online lectures while taking notes or flip it into the Tablet Mode to continue watching your K-drama while on the go. Or when you are feeling especially creative, set it up in Display Mode to make it more comfortable to draw or write on.

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Draw, write or sketch to your heart’s content

Speaking of drawing and writing, the JOI® Book Touch 300 supports the JOI® Active Pen Pro 300. The JOI® Book Touch 300 supports the Microsoft Pen Protocol (MPP). This means that the JOI® Book Touch 300 can work with other MPP-certified digital pens as well, giving you the flexibility to choose another pen that might suit you better. With the JOI® Active Pen Pro 300, you get palm rejection and 1024 levels of pressure detection for a natural, intuitive writing and drawing experience.

You can easily unleash your creativity and sketch out your next masterpiece, or take your time and plan your design on the JOI® Book Touch 300. Need a doodling board to de-stress after a long day of classes? Well, the JOI® Book Touch 300 is perfect for that as well.
Work anywhere you want

The JOI® Book Touch 300 is a light laptop weighing just 1.54 kg, letting you bring it with you anywhere you go. And thanks to the flexibility of the 2-in-1 convertible form factor, you can easily set up and be productive wherever you are, and switch between the modes to better make use of the space available. Even when enjoying some board games. With the efficient Intel® Celeron® N4000 processor under the hood, you will also be able to use the JOI® Book Touch 300 without worrying about running out of battery quickly.
Biometrics security to keep your files safe

Since you will be bringing the JOI® Book Touch 300 around a lot, security might be a concern. You definitely do not want your nosy classmates going through your sensitive documents or sketches. JOI® equipped the JOI® Book Touch 300 with a fingerprint scanner, ensuring that only you can access the files on it. One touch is all it takes for you to securely login on the JOI® Book Touch 300, giving you all the security with none of the hassle of remembering passwords or PIN codes.
Performance to keep you going

The JOI® Book Touch 300 is designed for convenience, and that even extends to storage upgrades as well. The JOI® Book Touch 300 sports a door at the bottom that easily opens for you to add a larger M.2 SATA SSD to make more room for your files. There’s also microSD card slot for quicker upgrades, in case you want to quickly add some removable storage to your laptop.
Conclusion

For all the features that the JOI® Book Touch 300 brings to the table, it is really quite affordable at just RM1599. If you are interested to experience the flexibility of the JOI® Book Touch 300, you can either head over to one of the JOI® Stores, or purchase it online on GLOO via the link below:
Get the JOI® Book Touch 300 on GLOO!

From now until 28th June, JOI® will also be giving away free Thermos or Glass Flasks to JOI® users. All you need to do is the following:

Like the JOI Facebook page
Take a selfie with JOI® devices and upload the image with your own creative caption, tag JOI Malaysia and use the hashtags #JOI, #InspiringIdea and make sure to set your post’s visibility to Public

Of course, the prizes are available on a first-come-first-serve basis, so make sure to be quick!
This is an exclusive article for JOI®.
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Apple iPhone 2020 Expected to Sport 120Hz ProMotion Display

Apple is considering a switchable 60Hz/120Hz refresh rate screen on the iPhone in 2020, and is discussing with Samsung and LG. pic.twitter.com/4aoU303umu
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Previously, we saw the 120Hz ProMotion display on the Apple iPad Pro. Soon, it looks like we can expect a major upgrade coming for the iPhone 2020 as Apple is expected to include the 120Hz ProMotion display on their upcoming smartphone.
According to Twitter user @Universeice, Apple is expected to include a switchable 60Hz / 120Hz refresh rate display for the upcoming iPhone 2020, Essentially, consumers can use 60Hz for regular use and get better battery life, or opt for 120Hz for an ultra-smooth experience which would be great for gaming.

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Apart from that, it’s said that Apple is in talks with LG and Samsung on an AMOLED display with this capability. We’ve seen the Razer Phone series with 90Hz refresh rate, and ASUS with 120Hz on their upcoming ROG Phone 2. It’s worth nothing that the ROG Phone 2 is expected to also have switchable refresh rates; 60Hz, 90Hz, and 120Hz.
We’re likely to see multiple iPhone models again this year. That being said, we wouldn’t be surprised to see this feature only available for the higher end models. We might also be seeing 5G integration, and ToF camera support if recent leaks are to be trusted.
Pokdepinion: I’m wondering if I should jump back to the iPhone bandwagon or no. Kinda wished there is one with a screen that’s as big as my HUAWEI Mate 20 X though, that would be great.
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PS Store Malaysia Will Have Additional 6% Charge for Tax in 2020

If you plan on buying anything on the PlayStation Store, you may want to do it as soon as possible. Starting January 2020, Sony Interactive Entertainment will have an additional 6% charge for digital goods on PS Store Malaysia under the sales and services tax (SST).
To be precise, the 6% tax charge will begin on PS Store Malaysia on 1st January 2020 at precisely 8AM. The charge will be applicable for all purchasable items and subscription services except for PS Plus and e-wallet reloads / top ups.
You may also see different prices at the product detail page and the check out page. Just keep in mind that this will be due to the 6% tax charge and nothing else. If it seems to be different than the expected rate, you may want to file a report on that.

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Interestingly, it was mentioned that the price updates will be implemented on items sold on PS Store Malaysia from 4th January to 6th January 2020. It’s most likely referring to prices being inclusive of the 6% tax by then, but we’ll have to wait and see.
Source: TheStar
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Samsung Launches Galaxy A14 in Malaysia

Samsung Launches Galaxy A14 in Malaysia

The newest budget entry succeeds the Galaxy A13.

Samsung is set to launch the Galaxy A14 in Malaysia from 15th March 2023: this budget smartphone comes with an improved 13MP front camera that provides a “huge leap in selfie quality” compared to its predecessor, while the rear camera array features a 50MP main camera, 5MP ultra-wide camera, and 2MP macro camera.

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On the CPU department it is powered by Samsung’s in-house Exynos 850 SoC, with 6GB+128GB storage configuration. It boasts a 6.6-inch Full HD+ display, a 5,000mAh battery (with USB-C charging), 1TB microSD expansion and OneUI 5.1 with up to two generations of OS upgrades and four years of security updates. The Galaxy A14 is also part of Samsung’s Galaxy for the Planet commitment, using recycled plastic for device components and bio-based TPU for accessories, and minimal packaging using recycled paper.
Samsung is offering a free one-year extended warranty under Samsung Care+ for customers who purchase the Galaxy A14 from 15th March to 31st December 2023. Interested customers can purchase the Galaxy A14 for RM799 from any Samsung Experience Stores, Samsung Authorized Retailers, and Samsung Online Store from 15th March 2023.
Pokdepinion: That’s fairly good amounts of software commitment.
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LifeProof introduces SLɅM, NËXT and FRĒ cases for the new iPhones

Protect your new iPhone with these cases from LifeProof from Day One. LifeProof Malaysia have brought in the SLɅM and NËXT cases before the new iPhone Xs, iPhone Xs Max and iPhone XR are available in Malaysia.

The SLɅM is a stylish drop proof case, which goes to show that using protection doesn’t mean losing out on aesthetic points. It comes with attractive graphics options and a colorful rubberized edges to protect the device. You get a choice of four attractive graphics options, and the case is available for all the new iPhones. Pricing varies though. The LifeProof SLɅM for the iPhone Xs is priced at RM159, while the versions for the iPhone Xs Max and iPhone XR will cost RM199.

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The NËXT is even more rugged, with a raised beveled edge and port covers to protect your new iPhone against drops, dirt and snow. They are drop tested to 2 meters and feature an IP5X rating for ingress protection. Pricing starts from RM245 for the iPhone Xs’ variant, while owners of larger iPhones will have to foot out RM279 for the LifeProof NËXT.

Last but not least, the FRĒ. This is designed with a built-in screen protector to guard against scratches and seal the device from water ingress up to 2 meters deep for up to an hour. Naked, the iPhones are rated IP68, or water resistant up to 1.5m deep for half an hour. For those of you who always get wet, this is the protection you need. The FRĒ will be available soon priced at RM309 for the iPhone Xs, and RM339 for the iPhone Xs Max and iPhone XR.
Which case suits your fancy the most? The SLɅM seems like the most reasonable case that should suit most normal users. You might have to choose the higher end ones if you are clumsier than most though. For more information about these cases, head over to lifeproof.asia.
Pokdepinion: These names are so fancy that I actually have no idea how to pronounce them.
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NVIDIA RTX A6000 and NVIDIA A40 pack GA102 and 48GB GDDR6 ECC memory

When NVIDIA announced the GeForce RTX 30 series, we were wondering how will they name the Ampere-based Quadro cards. Well, the answer is here. There might not be any Quadro cards this generation, but instead NVIDIA decided to change the naming scheme, and release the NVIDIA RTX A6000 and NVIDIA A40 GPUs, featuring the full GA102 GPU with 10752 CUDA cores and 48GB of GDDR6 with ECC.

The main difference between the RTX A6000 and A40 GPU is the cooling solution. The former is designed for use in workstations with a blower cooler, while the latter packs a passive cooler as it is meant for use in servers. The VRAM is also slightly different, with the NVIDIA RTX A6000 packing 16Gbps GDDR6, while the A40 packs 14.5Gbps. The NVIDIA A40 also offers three DisplayPort outputs, which is not at all common on server cards.

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Meanwhile we have the NVIDIA RTX A6000 as the spiritual successor to the Turing-based Quadro RTX GPUs, offering the full range of professional features that you would expect from a Quadro GPU, although it is not a Quadro by name. Of course, it also brings the enhanced Tensor and RT cores from the Ampere architecture for a sweet performance bump. You get four DisplayPort 1.4 ports and none of the sweet HDMI 2.1 ports that are expected to power future 8K60 displays.
NVIDIA RTX A6000, NVIDIA A40 Specs

NVIDIA RTX A6000
NVIDIA A40

GPU
NVIDIA GA102, Samsung 8N
10752 CUDA cores

Memory
48GB 16Gbps GDDR6, ECC
 48GB 14.5Gbps GDDR6, ECC

Memory bus width
384-bit

TGP rating
300W

NVLink
Yes, NVLink3

Cooling
Active, Blower
Passive

NVIDIA will be making the NVIDIA RTX A6000 and RTX A40 available from OEM workstation and server vendors by early next year.
Pokdepinion: Well I wonder how much will they go for. And will we see the RTX A6000 in a laptop?
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Valve May Be Working On Their Own VR Headset

If you were considering to get yourself a new VR headset, you may want to hold that purchase for a bit longer. There were images that were leaked on Imgur which shows a VR headset with the Valve logo on the circuit board.
According to UploadVR, it is said that this is indeed a real project that is currently in development. The VR headset is rumored to have a 135 degree field of view. For comparison, the Oculus Rift, HTC Vive and Vive Pro headsets have 110 degree field of view, while the PlayStation VR has a 100 degree field of view.

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It’s being that the Valve VR headset is expected to come with a display quality similar to the HTC Vive Pro, which is an AMOLED display wiht 2880 x 1600 resolution.  Images indicated that there are also two cameras on the front of the headset. These likely would be used to help keep track of some motion. There also appear to be integrated headphones.

Valve has been a partner with HTC for the Vive on Steam and a open supporter of developing VR technology for games with their SteamVR Tracking. Valve has created and released hardware in the past, like the Steam Link or Steam Controller. With Valve’s active involvement in providing tools to developers for VR, it makes some sense for them to delve into the hardware side of the business.
Source: UploadVR
Pokdepinion: If this does actually become a reality, I wonder if the relationship between HTC and Valve will still be the same or if it will worsen.
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HUAWEI Launches All-new Wi-Fi 6 Products

HUAWEI Malaysia has revealed that the company has launched ten new AirEngine Wi-Fi 6 series models for the Asia Pacific region.
HUAWEI AirEngine Wi-Fi 6 series
With the HUAWEI AirEngine Wi-Fi 6 series, it features dual-band Smart Antennas, lossless roaming, as well as Dynamic Turbo, application acceleration technology.
Among them is the flagship AirEngine Wi-Fi 6 8760 which boasts 16 spatial streams that’s capable of delivering 10 Gbps wireless throughput and beyond.

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Here’s what Li Xing, the President of the Campus Network Domain, which also happens to be HUAWEI’s Data Communication Product Line had to say:
As new digital services are constantly emerging in enterprises, existing Wi-Fi 5 networks have already encountered bottlenecks that prevent them from meeting these new services. For example, in fully-wireless office campuses, new applications represented by AR, VR, and 4K are straining the capacity and speeds of existing networks. When it comes to the production campuses, Wi-Fi networks have been introduced to production networks, but are unable to provide the required connection and transmission reliability. Fully-wireless public campuses in contrast tend to have large open spaces and highly mobile users, but existing wireless networks cannot deliver continuous signal coverage and bandwidth stability needed for continuously optimal user experience.Li Xing, President of the Campus Network Domain
Aside from that, the company has also introduced the CloudFabric solution that’s built on CloudEngine switches for a lossless, fully intelligent data center networks.
Pokdepinion: Let’s see what they can conjure up with the Wi-Fi 6 products.
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Borderlands 3 is made for AMD hardware — no DLSS or RTX?

Those of you on AMD hardware rejoice! Aside from confirming the launch date, Gearbox Software and 2K also revealed that Borderlands 3 was “developed from the ground up with AMD”. And they didn’t just optimize for AMD’s Radeon graphics cards, but also AMD Ryzen CPUs as well. What this could mean is that Borderlands 3 would be able to take advantage of more CPU threads and minimize the gap between AMD and Intel gaming systems.

What this might also mean is that we won’t get beautiful raytraced graphics or AI-powered upscaling. The latter we don’t really mind, but the former… AMD is actually capable of raytracing though, so maybe we will see it debut in Borderlands 3? AMD’s upcoming Ryzen 3000 (Zen 2) processors and Navi GPUs are expected to be launched in July 2019, so there’s plenty of time to upgrade your rig with the latest hardware from AMD before Borderlands 3 launches.
Would you upgrade your rig just to enjoy Borderlands 3?

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Pokdepinion: It does seem like some sort of redemption considering it is an Epic Games Store exclusive…
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MSI Suffers Breach, Internal Source Code Leaked

The company didn’t fully specify the extent of the breach, which includes source code for BIOS and firmware.
Image: MOPS
MSI has published a filing to Taiwan Stock Exchange (TWSE) confirming the company has suffered a data breach, which contains source code data allegedly stolen by a ransomware group. However, in the filing, the company states that its business and operation is not significantly affected.
Ransomware group Money Message has claimed responsibility, and they claimed the stolen data includes private keys and source code for BIOS firmware, totaling 1.5TB in size. They’re demanding $4 million in ransom according to internal conversations with representative from MSI, and it has to be paid within 5 days.

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Image: BleepingComputer
“[Tell] your manager, that we have MSI source code, including framework to develop BIOS, also we have private keys able to sign in any custom module of those BIOS and install it on PC with this BIOS,” according to the operator from the hacking group, as noted by BleepingComputer.
MSI has since released a statement advising users of its products to avoid downloading BIOS or firmware updates from any third-party sources – which should indicate that there may be real possibility that bad actors are able to breach MSI’s products with the use of private keys (to sign BIOS files) obtained from the hack.
Source: PCMag | BleepingComputer
Pokdepinion: Be extra careful when obtaining BIOS files – this is where rootkit access can cause huge troubles to a user’s system.
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Keeping tabs on your diet this CNY is easier with HUAWEI HiVision!

What’s Chinese New Year without food, right? Well if you are like me, well then go ahead and enjoy all the noms. If you are on a diet, well you might need a little extra help from HUAWEI HiVision.
In case you didn’t know, HUAWEI has added HiVision to their latest flagships, the HUAWEI Mate 20 series. All you have to do is scan your food item with the camera and it will give an estimation of its calorie content. On average, a male will require 2200 calories while a female will require around 1800 calories a day. So good luck with that when a single pineapple tart will give you 93 calories.

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With HiVision, you can gauge how much food you can eat, and by extension, hard you will have to work out to burn away the excess calories. I believe the latter will most probably be the case since no one is going to say no to those kueh kapet and egg rolls. Coupled with a HUAWEI Watch GT Sport, you can even get real-time assistance during your workouts to maximize the calories burnt.

From now until 13th February, HUAWEI is also throwing a promotion, where you can get the Healthy Pouch Set which offers the HUAWEI Mate 20 + HUAWEI Watch GT Sport (SRP RM3698) for just RM3588. Coupled with the HUAWEI Health app, you will be well on your way to keeping tabs on your intake.
If you need a more direct way of convincing yourself into following a proper diet, the HUAWEI Body Fat Scale worth RM196 will come free with every Healthy Pouch Set!
Pokdepinion: Ain’t nobody got time to keep tabs on calorie intake! It’s binge time!
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This is Why Kingdom Hearts 3 Took So Long to Develop

When Kingdom Hearts 2 first came out, I was still in school. Fast forward over a decade later, Kingdom Hearts 3 is just about to come out. That is a very long development time for a mainline title but apparently, it seems like now we know why it took so long to happen.
In a new interview with Newsweek, co-director Tai Yasue spoke a bit about the wait for Kingdom Hearts 2 and why it took so long to make following its announcement at E3 in 2013. Yasue said that before beginning work on the game, Square Enix needed to revamp its game engine since the previous engine has become outdated. With this change, the team needed to learn how to adapt and work within this new engine.

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Our current engine is great in terms of developing a high end AAA title, but because there was a change in technology and work flows, it took some time for the team to adapt and adjust.
Considering all game engines since Kingdom Hearts II have roughly been the same since they’ve been on mainly handheld platforms like the PSP and 3DS, this makes a lot of sense. Yasue also said that he wanted to apologize to fans for making them wait so long.
I’m truly sorry to have kept everyone waiting for so long! It took a while, but we really wanted to make sure the game met everyone’s expectations. I hope, more than I’ve hoped for anything else in my 20 years of making games, that you all enjoy it.
Aside from that, it was mentioned that there will be no surprise Disney worlds in the game, though nothing was mentioned about original creations.
Kingdom Hearts 3 will finally be coming to the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One on 29th January 2019. Japan will be getting it slightly earlier, on 25th January 2019 instead.
Source: Newsweek
Pokdepinion: Honestly, not surprised about it being rather long to develop. It’s one of those things where if it gets delayed even further, they might even need to move to a newer game engine.
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Another YES 4G smartphone explodes — politician calls for action

It seems that more reports of exploding YES 4G smartphones are cropping up online. I guess that since the device didn’t see many users previously, there wasn’t as much of a userbase to talk about, but now as the devices have been distributed to B40 families to enable learning from home, more users are using them, and more issues are cropping up.
Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman has just shared yet another YES 4G smartphone that apparently exploded, although there appears to be no traces of the phone left after the fire. After investigating prior cases, YTL Communications issued a statement acknowledging the cases and claims that the devices are “safe for use”, but here we are.
While previous examples appear to show just the battery catching on fire, which is actually more common than you think, this particular case shared by Syed Saddiq appears to have completely disintegrated. Most of the cases appear to happen during charging, which indicate poor charging circuitry in the YES 4G smartphones.

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It does appear that in this case, the device might have overheated as the user appears to have charged the device near clothes where it might not have enough ventilation, but a well designed charging system should cut off charging when the battery hits unsafe temperatures. In YES 4G’s statement, they did mention that users should use the included chargers, but then again, any properly designed smartphone should have the necessary capabilities to regulate its charging, as long as it is connected to a proper USB charger.
I do look forward to YES 4G and the government’s response regarding these issues. Previously, Perak’s Menteri Besar replied to criticism about the low specifications of the YES 4G devices by saying that the poor specs were intentional to prevent gaming among the kids who received the devices. I guess phones that randomly goes up in flames do prevent them from gaming, so he isn’t entirely wrong.
Pokdepinion: With so many similarly cheap devices that are significantly higher specced, I do wonder why were the YES 4G devices selected for distribution to the B40 families. Smells fishy.
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It’s Possible to Run Android OS on the Nintendo Switch
Image credits: XDA Developers

The Nintendo Switch is one of the most innovative game consoles of all time. After all, it can function as both a home console and a handheld gaming system. Because of this, many have wondered what it would be like if it could run Android OS. Now, someone has made it possible.
ByLaws has managed to turn the Nintendo Switch into a full-fledged Android tablet with support for both the dock and Joy-Cons support. While the method of doing so hasn’t been made public yet, the folks over at XDA Developers have managed to get a test run.
From what we know, the Android version used on the Nintendo Switch is the LineageOS 15.1 (Android 8.1 Oreo) build for the 2015 NVIDIA Shield Android TV. The OS itself runs off of a microSD card instead of the internal storage, which is said to prevent Nintendo from banning the system. Using it with a dock will output the display via HDMI, so you can easily connect it to a bigger display. It functions like a tablet, and you can use the USB ports on the dock to connect a keyboard, mouse, and other peripherals. However, USB mass storage doesn’t work at this time.

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Image credits: XDA Developers

From what has been tested, Google Play Store and Google apps work fine so you can sync your Google accounts and download apps with little to no issues. This vastly increases the system’s capability. While not all games can run, gaming works just fine for those that can run, but the Joy-Cons need to be connected via Bluetooth even if it’s physically connected to the system so it isn’t really seamless. Even then, not all games / apps support the Joy-Cons.
As expected, there are a number of things that don’t work. The Nintendo Switch itself doesn’t have GPS support, nor does it have a microphone and a camera. This means video / voice calls won’t work, and it’s the same case for apps / functions that require the use of a camera. You can however use a Bluetooth headset for audio, which uses A2DP to connect.
ByLaws and the team involved in the project are gearing up for a public release of this Nintendo Switch Android OS project. We can expect to see an easy installer which will be used to set up the microSD card for it to run. However, there is no time frame on when it will be out yet. Be sure to stay tuned to Pokde.net for more details.
Source: XDA Developers
Pokdepinion: Dual-booting Android and the proprietary OS would be an interesting prospect. Definitely something I would consider for better entertainment on-the-go.
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OPPO F9 Officially Coming To Malaysia 16 August 2018

OPPO announced that their upcoming F9 device will be coming here in Malaysia on the 16th of August 2018. It is the first from their F-series to feature VOOC Fast Charge.
OPPO F9 Coming To Malaysia 16 August 2018

In addition to that announcement, they’ve also revealed their celebrity team for the phone’s launch. Local artist Neelofa will be present at the OPPO F9’s press conference as well as Taiwanese singer, Eric Chou.

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Coming in with a 90.8% screen-to-body ratio, the new OPPO F9 features a Waterdrop Screen. It comes in three color options; Sunrise Red, Twilight Blue as well as Starry Purple.
O-fans can catch the live stream of the launch of the F9 on OPPO’s Official Facebook page where they stand a chance to win the device itself.
Pokdepinion: They’ve got huge names on their sponsorship list. I wouldn’t mind being sponsored by them :P
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Samsung Galaxy A9 Star Pro to be first quad-rear camera smartphone?

Earlier this month, we received an invite to a Samsung event with the words 4X Fun. 4X Fun, now what could that be? According to the German page AllAboutSamsung, it’s going to be a quad-rear camera setup on the unannounced Samsung Galaxy A9 Star Pro.
Seems pretty legit?
The leak goes on to claim the four rear cameras will consist of an 8MP 120° FoV wide-angle camera, a 24MP primary rear camera, and 10MP + 5MP telephoto cameras. No idea why would there be two telephoto cameras, so do take this with a pinch of salt. Selfie aficionados will probably find joy with the 24MP front camera.
The Samsung A9 Star Pro is purportedly going to feature a Snapdragon 660, which we will probably not see because we usually get Exynos chipsets in our Samsung smartphones, and a large 6.28″ Super AMOLED display and an equally huge 3720 mAh battery.

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Well, hold your horses until the 11th October, as we will be attending the event too to find out what is Samsung unveiling!
Pokdepinion: No idea why would you need four rear cameras, but we never knew we needed three, or even two either. The more the merrier?
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ASUS ZenPad 3S 10 LTE (Z500KL) review — perfected visual entertainment experience

ASUS is better known for making affordable tablets more than premium devices. Last generation’s ASUS ZenPad 7 and ZenPad 8 stood out from the crowd with various interchangeable covers with varying functionalities, including one that has a speaker array built right into the cover. Affordability was the name of the game, so performance was understandably mediocre, with a body built nearly entirely from plastic. Well this year, ASUS has completely turned over a new leaf. As we have already seen how the ASUS Zenfone 3 and its brethren are a stark departure from yesteryear’s offerings, the ASUS ZenPad 3S 10 LTE (Z500KL) looks set to impress in a similar way.
Unboxing

The ASUS ZenPad 3S 10 LTE definitely aims to impress, starting off strong with a very solid packaging. The name of the device is finished in silver on the deep blue package.

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The box is flipped open by lifting the edge, which by the way is magnetically held in place, revealing the ASUS ZenPad 3S 10 LTE. This has been like the standard modus operandi in packaging nowadays, so not really that surprised here. I did encounter some issue lifting the tablet out of the box, but I believe retail units would have a plastic sleeve with a tab to help you get the tablet out of the box and into your hand easier.

Under the tablet we find a tray with a small piece of cardboard in the middle. This kinda caught me off guard as I am used to finding cardboard outside the box instead of inside it, so I picked it up and took a closer look.Well apparently it is to be folded into stand for the tablet! I have found a plastic stand in my sister’s ASUS tablet from some time back, but I didn’t expect ASUS to include one in the box here! Kudos to ASUS for actually being considerate and relieving my tired hands when I want to watch a movie (or two) on the ASUS ZenPad 3S 10 LTE!

A charger and an envelope containing the SIM ejector pin is found under the piece of cardboard, with the USB Type-C cable under the envelope. USB Type-C is the future, and it is good to see ASUS giving their tablet a Type-C port instead of a microUSB one. The charger also supports fast charging, Quick Charge 3.0 to be exact, with a maximum output of 18W. As you can see the tablet is also propped up here with the included stand.
Appearance

Well on the front the ASUS ZenPad 3S 10 LTE is a clean glass slab, with little embellishments to speak of aside from the capacitive buttons flanking the home button. The home button here is solely a home button, with no incorporated fingerprint sensor to speak of. The bezels are pretty slim, but I wished that the glass panel had 2.5D curved edges to give an even more premium feel and look to the entire device. The front-facing camera sits at the top bezel.

While the front of the device is pretty much a glass slab, flipping it over gives you a metal sheet. The ASUS logo sits prominently in the center, with the usual regulatory information along the lower edge, and of course, the protruding camera sitting in the upper left corner. The camera is set in a glass cutout, which is probably to allow for the multitude of wireless antennae the ASUS ZenPad 3S 10 LTE sports, as metal kills wireless signal reception.

Since this is a tablet that might see a lot of use in landscape orientation, my left may not be the same with your left. So for the sake of clarity, I will refer to the sides with the tablet in portrait orientation, with the home button array closest to you. With that out of the way, on the right edge of the tablet we find the volume rocker and power button, with their signature Zen finishing. The left edge houses the nanoSIM and microSD tray. You will also notice that this tablet really has a slim profile, quite a stark departure from the more ergonomic designs the previous generation employed. For the record, it is 5.8mm thin.

At the bottom edge, the USB Type-C port is flanked by stereo speakers. A very questionable design decision since no one would watch videos with the tablet oriented vertically, and this arrangement would just diminish any little stereo separation the speakers could provide when watching videos in landscape. I have no idea why ASUS doesn’t place the speakers on opposite ends since this is quite a big tablet and does not have to work around any space constraints they might have faced when designing the ASUS Zenfone 3 Ultra, which sadly also features a similarly pointless placement of stereo speakers.

At the top we have a microphone hole, and the 3.5mm jack located way off on the side. Notice the middle section is made of plastic instead of the metal through out the tablet. ASUS can make invisible antennas, they have put them in the ASUS Zenfone 3 Ultra and ASUS Zenfone 3 Deluxe, where the antenna lines were little more than little seamless plastic bits along the chamfered edges, but they decided to dedicate a whole plastic edge to the antennae here? Not to mention that there is wide cutout of glass on the back which should have been enough space for all the antennae in this device.
Specifications

CPU:
Qualcomm Snapdragon 650 (2x A72 @ 1.8GHz + 4x A53 @ 1.5GHz)

GPU
Adreno 510 @ 600MHz

RAM
4GB LPDDR3

Display:
9.7″, QXGA (1536 x 2048) IPS display

Storage:
32GB internal (expandable with microSD up to 128GB)

Camera:
8MP with autofocus
5MP fixed focus

OS:
Android 6.0 Marshmallow with ASUS ZenUI 3.0

Connectivity:
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
Bluetooth 4.1

SIM:
nanoSIM

Battery:
7800 mAh (non-removable)

Performance
Packing six cores in a big.LITTLE configuration, the Snapdragon 650 looks set to be quite a decent performer. While it is still based on the 28nm HPM process, it does feature two big A72 cores for better performance than octa-A53 SoCs. The GPU is an Adreno 510, which is also featured in the Snapdragon 652. Let’s see how the ASUS ZenPad 3S 10 LTE fares in our usual suite of benchmarks.

Antutu. One of the most popular benchmarking apps in the market, it gives a general idea of the overall performance of the device. For some reason the Snapdragon 650 performs better than the Snapdragon 652 devices which actually has more cores for some reason here. While it may seem quite far behind the other two devices ahead, the ASUS ZenPad 3S 10 LTE is actually the third fastest device we have tested so far.

3DMark benches the GPU performance of the devices, which also places the ASUS ZenPad 3S 10 LTE right in between the two Snapdragon 652 devices we have reviewed. Since they all sport the Adreno 510, this is no surprise. Still, worth noting that despite me ranking them according to the most taxing Sling Shot Extreme benchmark run, the ASUS ZenPad 3S 10 LTE actually scores the highest in Ice Storm Unlimited among the three devices with the Adreno 510 GPU.

In Geekbench, I ranked the devices according to their single core scores, as single core performance shows the advancements for SoCs. As the Snapdragon 652, 650 and also the Kirin 950 all sport A72 cores, the single-core performance are all within range of each other. Multi-core is where we the ASUS ZenPad 3S 10 LTE gets left behind by quite a bit, due to the fact that all the other devices here pack eight cores instead of the ASUS ZenPad 3S 10 LTE’s six. The ASUS Zenfone 3 with the Snapdragon 625 scores way higher in the multi-core test too, due to it sporting eight zippy cores.

PCMark is yet another benchmark that gauges the overall performance of devices, but this time in more work-oriented tasks. Here the ASUS ZenPad 3S 10 LTE actually nearly matches the HTC 10, which actually had quite a bad time in this benchmark, to be honest. The ASUS Zenfone 3 Ultra also leads by quite a bit here, as PCMark favors devices with more cores.

The battery life of the ASUS ZenPad 3S 10 LTE is quite amazing. Despite the large and high resolution screen, the 7800 mAh battery keeps it powered for more than two whole days with nearly six and a half hours of screen on time in between. In case you were wondering, I used the tablet for Clash of Clans, watching a movie with MX Player and also some iFlix. Not exactly power-guzzling apps but these are what I believe will be the main usage for this tablet. Overall, I believe performance is very reasonable eventhough it only packs the Snapdragon 650 inside its metal and glass body. It doesn’t top benchmark charts, but when you think of it, this is a media-centric device, and the performance is more than sufficient for an enjoyable experience.
User Experience

Holding the ASUS ZenPad 3S 10 LTE, you will definitely notice how thin it is. At 5.8mm thin, the ASUS ZenPad 3S 10 LTE has got to be one of the thinnest tablets around. However the sleekness does come with a downside as the ASUS ZenPad 3S 10 LTE doesn’t really feature any curves to help you grip the device better. Being a 10″ tablet, grip is very important unless you have a particular interest in introducing the tablet to the floor. The smooth flat aluminium back doesn’t help in terms of grip either. Considering how pretty it looks, I would definitely invest in a case for the ASUS ZenPad 3S 10 LTE, just in case. The 490g weight is very comfortable to hold even with one hand, so no problems using it as an e-book reader or even watching dramas without employing the nifty cardboard stand. It is also rather lightweight despite the size and massive battery in it.

As mentioned above, the home button does not double as a fingerprint sensor. It is a very weird omission for a device that is going to make an appearance in 2017. Also, ASUS decided that not backlighting the buttons would be a good idea. I wonder who calls these shots in ASUS? Having hardware navigation keys does have its benefits, allowing you to make full use of the display area, but might not be nearly as convenient if you attempt to use the ASUS ZenPad 3S 10 LTE for productivity with a keyboard and mouse. The fact that you have to remove your hand from the mouse to touch the navigation keys detracts from the experience. Still I will let it pass as ASUS has never touted the ASUS ZenPad 3S 10 LTE as a tablet for productivity, instead highlighting its multimedia features more, which we will take a closer look at later.

I am no stranger to Android 6.0 Marshmallow ZenUI 3.0 by now, but still this is the first time I have ever experienced ZenUI on such a big screen. ASUS has definitely did some minor tweaks to the interface to suit a tablet better, like the two-column settings menu which makes full use of the available space and also the fact that you can actually rotate the homescreen, a feature that is of value to a tablet user, but is sure to be an absolute annoyance on smartphones. The ASUS ZenPad 3S 10 LTE still comes with its fair share of pre-installed apps and games, but most of them can easily be uninstalled if you just want to get them out of your sight. The experience of using the ASUS ZenPad 3S 10 LTE was a very smooth one, with no stuttering or lag to speak of.

One of the highlights of the ASUS ZenPad 3S 10 LTE is the 9.7″ 2048 x 1536 IPS display with Tru2Life+ and TruVivid technologies. This is definitely something you need to experience for yourself to understand, as videos look super fluid with motion-estimation and motion-compensation (MEMC) algorithms. We first experienced Tru2Life+ technology on the ASUS Zenfone 3 Ultra, and it was nice to find it here again. Videos were rendered ultra smooth, even 30 fps videos looked as fluid as if it was happening right in front of my eyes. ASUS claims 95% coverage of the NTSC gamut, which means colors should be quite accurate as well. To my eyes, it was about as good as it gets, sharpness is top notch, as expected from such a high resolution display, with excellent color temperature, vivid colors and deep blacks. Not as deep as you may get with an AMOLED display, but these are pretty good for an IPS display. A niggle I have with the 4:3 aspect ratio the ASUS ZenPad 3S 10 LTE employs is the massive black bars you get when you watch content meant for 16:9 or 21:9 displays. It pains me to see so much of the great display go to waste in darkness.

SonicMaster 3.0 makes an appearance here in the ASUS ZenPad 3S 10 LTE, and it is safe to say it does not disappoint. Loud and clear, with just that slight amount of bass that you can almost discern, it definitely impressed me. While the placement of the speakers irked me, the volume and sound quality definitely did not. It is a real pity that the better stereo separation that you will have if the speakers were on opposite ends of the tablet, especially if coupled with virtual surround technologies was sacrificed for… I actually can’t think of what for. Plugging in your earphones will enable the DTS Headphone:X feature, which will simulate 7.1 surround sound with your stereo headphones. The ASUS ZenPad 3S 10 LTE is also Hi-Res Audio certified, which means it can flawlessly process 24-bit/192kHz audio and output stunning sound quality through your headphones.
If you intend to game on this device, rest assured that you will be in for a treat both visually and acoustically. The tablet may not be the easiest to hold when gaming, but the performance and the rest of the hardware is definitely perfect for gaming. That huge battery will keep you gaming for hours, and the sharp and vivid display along with the great audio will keep you immersed through those hours.

The cameras on tablets should be an afterthought to discourage users from using their tablets as cameras and blocking the view of everyone behind, and it seems like the ASUS ZenPad 3S 10 LTE’s cameras are really just for the sake of it. The front camera is lackluster, as is the rear camera. Noisy and just not delivering a substantial amount of detail, the ASUS ZenPad 3S 10 LTE is best not used for photography. At all. Even if you did, I would kill you if you were in front of me. I am serious. Do not use your tablet as a camera. It is ethically wrong and also the image quality from the ASUS ZenPad 3S 10 LTE is easily surpassed by most recent, smaller, smartphones.
The ASUS ZenPad 3S 10 LTE is also capable of using a data connection, as you might have figured out from the name. You cannot use it to make calls though. There are no notifcations LED on the ASUS ZenPad 3S 10 LTE, which might be a problem if you intend to use it to manage your social networks. Neither does it have a vibration motor, for some reason. Haptic feedback is very important to me even if I do not want to use it for notifications, but for some reason ASUS decides to omit it from the ASUS ZenPad 3S 10 LTE.
Conclusion
Would I recommend the ASUS ZenPad 3S 10 LTE? Definitely. It is a nice, solid, premium slab of Android. Perhaps it could do with a little tweak in the design, like making it have the stereo speakers on the top and bottom ends of the device, and also some curves to help with holding the tablet more securely. Oh and a 16:9 display? Other than that, I don’t really see how else can you improve on the ASUS ZenPad 3S 10 LTE. The ASUS ZenPad 3S 10 LTE (Z500KL) has all I want in a tablet, and more.
The ZenPad 3S 10 LTE comes with the Folio Cover.
For RM1799 inclusive of the Folio Case, it is not the most affordable tablet around, but you do get an excellent display, stellar sound, good performance, a strong battery and doesn’t weigh a ton with so much packed in its 5.8mm frame. For that, I think the ASUS ZenPad 3S 10 LTE deserves our Silver Pokdeward.

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Bought a AMD RX 480 4GB? Try your luck, it may be 8GB inside!

AMD is no stranger to cards that have hidden features that can be unlocked via a simple BIOS flash. Heck, even their triple-core CPUs can be unlocked to get all four cores on compatible motherboards. Now it seems that some AMD RX 480 4GB cards are just limited from addressing the full 8GB of memory by some code in the BIOS, which can be circumvented by flashing the RX 480 8GB’s BIOS.
Of course this won’t work on all AMD RX 480 4GB cards, or else AMD will not have any sales for the RX 480 8GB. And do check whether your RX 480 4GB card has 8 of those 1GB memory chips before attempting to try to unlock the extra memory. If you do not have the hardware for it, it will be impossible to unlock and you will most probably turn your card into a paperweight.
Meanwhile, over in Malaysia we do not seem to have any AMD RX 480 4GB cards here, as most retailers are only carrying the 8GB variant. However by the time the RX 480 4GB cards make an appearance here, most probably it is one of the later batches, which means no extra memory chips for you to unlock. :(

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While binning may be responsible for the shader count unlocks of the older AMD Radeon 6950 and also the hidden-core unlock of the Phenom II CPUs, I really can’t see why AMD would throw more memory chips on a PCB and undersell it. Sure it probably costs like nothing to AMD, but because this card is priced rather affordably, the $30 (~RM120) savings you get is around 15% off already, quite a good deal for those who got lucky.
SOURCE: TechPowerUp

Pokdepinion: It seems like AMD has put an Easter egg in its own cards to give buyers a surprise. I believe this was more of a mistake on AMD’s part than an intentional “gift”, I do like pleasant surprises.

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Cooler Master Launches new AIO liquid coolers — CM Seidon 240P & CM Seidon 120V V3

Cooler Master, the market’s leader in design and manufacturing of computer components and peripherals, announced today the immediate availability of the CM Seidon 240P & Seidon 120V V3 Plus, latest additions to the Seidon all-in-one liquid cooling.

Compact Liquid Cooling with Advanced Performance

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Both the CM Seidon 240P and Seidon 120V V3 Plus are designed to be a compact all-in-one liquid cooling solution that is accessible to all. Its specially designed 240/120mm radiators provide superior heat dissipation and fits in almost any case. The highly optimized integrated pump and water block combo assist in saving valuable space around the CPU socket while providing the best water flow and system performance. The included dual JetFlo 120 Blue LED fans for Seidon 240P (800 ~ 2,400 RPM) and XtraFlo 120 Red LED fans (800 ~ 2,200 RPM) for the Seidon 120V V3 Plus ensure plenty of options for balance fan noise and performance.

Simple Setup & Maintenance-Free
True to its all-in-one moniker, both the Seidon 240P and Seidon 120V V3 Plus are self-contained units that require minimal setup for installation and use. The pump and radiator ship pressure tested, pre-filled, and sealed directly from the factory to provide maintenance-free operation for years. This ease of use extends to its support of the latest Intel and AMD sockets; including the latest Intel LGA 2011-3 and AMD FM2+ sockets.
Specifications

Model
CM Seidon 240P
CM Seidon 120V V3

CPU
Intel® LGA & AMD ® Socket

Main System Dimensions
62 x 62 x 36.4 mm
62 x 62 x 36.4 mm

Radiator Dimensions L x W x H
273 x 120 x 27 mm
154 x 119 x 27 mm

Radiator Material
Aluminum
Aluminum

Fan Dimensions
120 x 120 x 25 mm

Fan Speed
800 ~ 2400 RPM (PWM) ± 10%
800 ~ 2200 RPM (PWM) ± 10%

Fan Airflow
95 CFM ± 10% (MAX)
36-86 CFM ± 10%

Fan Air Pressure
2.75 mmH2O ± 10% (MAX)
0.41-2.87 mmH2O ± 10%

Fan Life Expectancy
40,000 hours

Fan Noise Level
12 ~ 35 dBA
20-39 dBA

Fan Bearing Type
Rifle Bearing

Fan Connector
4-Pin

Fan Rated Voltage
12 VDC

Fan Rated Current
0.42 A
0.5 A

Fan Power Consumption
5.04 W
6 W

Pump Life Expectancy
70,000 hours

Pump Noise Level
< 23 dBA

Pump Rated Voltage
12 VDC

Pump Power Consumption
3.6 W

Warranty
2 Years

Pricing & Availability
The Seidon 240P and Seidon 120V V3 Plus are now available for purchase locally, priced at RM 339 and RM 249 respectively.
Pokdepinion: The CM Seidon 120V V3 is plenty enough for light overclocking. For even better cooling performance, CM Seidon 240P is the answer. Did you know that Pokde.net’s CM Seidon 120V capable to cool off a Intel Core i7 6900K.
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NVIDIA / Google Raising Concerns Over Microsoft’s Purchase of Activision Blizzard

Just when we thought the process was going smoothly, NVIDIA and Google have raised concerns over Microsoft’s Activision Blizzard acquisition.
NVIDIA / Google Shares Concern Over Acquisition

According to a new report from Bloomberg, Google and NVIDIA have raised concerns about Microsoft’s potential unfair advantage in the cloud market if its acquisition of Activision-Blizzard goes through. These concerns echo those of Sony, who also opposes the deal.

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Microsoft’s cloud services already offer numerous benefits to gaming customers, such as eliminating the need for high-end gaming devices or console storage, and making games available on a variety of devices, as highlighted in the Federal Trade Commission’s lawsuit.
The FTC also states that AAA gaming content is crucial for attracting and retaining users on gaming services, which only a few developers like Activision are able to produce. If the acquisition goes through, Microsoft could potentially disadvantage rivals by withholding or degrading Activision content on rival consoles.

Google and NVIDIA have reportedly provided information supporting these FTC contentions. NVIDIA has emphasized “the need for equal and open access to game titles” but did not directly oppose the acquisition, according to one of Bloomberg’s sources. Both Google and NVIDIA have yet to provide official comments on the matter.
It’s understandable that NVIDIA is vocal about its concerns, given its position as a market leader in the PC gaming industry and its own streaming service, GeForce Now. Google, on the other hand, has had a less successful experience in the cloud market with Stadia, which is set to shut down its services this month.

Despite this, Google’s Android mobile operating system remains a key player in mobile gaming worldwide, and it also has a wide range of cloud computing services. The company is currently working with NVIDIA to leverage the power of NVIDIA GPUs to accelerate rendering and graphics-intensive workloads from anywhere in the world.
Google is also reportedly still trying to integrate cloud services into its platform, as seen in the recent feature to launch cloud games directly from search results. Microsoft has argued against Sony’s claims of market advantage, pointing out that Sony is also pursuing similar practices with its Xbox-specific ‘exclusion’ deals. It was mentioned that the goal here is to have “more players play games, not less” and that it is open to negotiations about keeping games on other platforms or subscriptions for any set period of time.
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Pokdepinion: I wouldn’t be surprised to suddenly hear more and more companies voicing out their concerns in the coming weeks / months, and I’m keen to know how other companies view this acquisition.
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Warframe’s Dev is Creating a New Game Called Soulframe

Soulframe is the upcoming game from Warframe creators, Digital Extremes, and it appears to be a mirror universe version of Warframe set in a fantasy realm, inspired by Studio Ghibli’s Princess Mononoke.

The game is a free-to-play open-world adventure that, like Princess Mononoke and The NeverEnding Story, is largely influenced by themes of nature, restoration, and exploration. The game was unveiled during TennoCon 2022 and is being led by Steve Sinclair, the director of Warframe, who is now stepping aside from his present post to help bring this new adventure to reality.

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Although the game is currently in its early stages, Sinclair emphasizes that it will share Warframe’s emphasis on cooperative player-vs-environment combat and randomly generated landscapes. The game will also be fantasy based as opposed to Warframe’s sci-fi genre.
For more information about Soulframe, check out their official website and try out their mini puzzles!
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Pokdepinion: Been a long-time player of Warframe. Can’t wait to see what Digital Extremes would bring us!
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Corsair MM400 high speed mouse pad review

Brand loyalty used to be first on my checklist when it comes to picking out a new gaming peripheral before I started to prefer performance and value. Corsair is one of my favourite brands but since several years ago, I seek out the best performance and quality that fits my needs and my budget. I have the Corsair MM400 standard edition high speed mouse pad, and this is my review.

Appearance
The Corsair MM400 is basically a hard plastic mouse pad, and from the packaging itself we know that it shouldn’t be bent. In the packaging we have the Corsair MM400 itself and a warranty guide. Yes, I got the mouse pad from a lucky draw in the recent Cyberfusion 2015 LAN Party.

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The hard plastic surface is smooth and a slick as expected of a high speed gaming mouse mat while the base is a grippy non-slip material which I don’t really care how thick it is but it does its job of holding on to the table very well.
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The Corsair MM400 have one flaw in its design, it’s the sharp edge that might be an issue for certain people. It’s sharp but not sharp enough to cut your hand but that’s a problem that might occur. If you have sweaty wrists and palms, it may cause you to itch uncomfortably. I don’t have either sweaty hands so I have no problem with it except the above mentioned sharp edge.

User experience
Actually the surface is not a plain type of hard plastic; it’s a low-friction polymer surface that has been designed for better glide and precision. The surface size is perfectly fine to me, but the only thing I didn’t enjoy is the uncomfortable edge and it takes time for me to get accustomed to it.

I checked the surface quality using the Corsair Gaming Software and the Corsair M65 really loved the surface. The Corsair MM400 is fast and feels different from my OEM control type mouse pad. I usually use the max DPI of 8200 with my mouse on the control type mouse pad, but on the Corsair MM400 I totally couldn’t handle it and I need to drop the DPI down a few notches to 6200.

For me it’s pretty much the same as the control type mouse pad in terms of control after I decreased the DPI. But for anyone who doesn’t use any mouse pad they may feel a major difference with it.

Conclusion
After about a week of using the Corsair MM400, I have gotten used to it but the sharp edge is still annoying to me. I really hope that Corsair comes up with a solution for the edge; maybe a rubber U channel gasket could be a solution for this. It works great, allows for fast swipes and excellent precision definitely help you control the mouse better. Since the sharp edge may cause itchy skin for some people, I will only award it with Pokde bronze award.

Do I recommend this mouse pad? The answer is yes, if you’re looking for a speed mouse pad the Corsair MM400 might be one of your choice.
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ezyCourier makes it debut

With our connected lifestyles nowadays, I believe a lot of us actually spend more time shopping online than at conventional “brick and mortar” stores. Every purchase online will require a courier to collect it from the seller and ship it to you, and that is what ezyCourier is all about.

The proverbial “new kid on the block” in the Malaysian courier industry, ezyCourier Malaysia debuts today, launched by MCMC’s Chief Officer of Communication, Digital Services and Standards, Dato’ Mohd Ali Hanafiah Mohd Yunus, and Director of ezyCourier Malaysia, John Gun at the Malaysia IT Fair 2016 held at the MidValley Exhibition Centre.

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ezyCourier Malaysia is the country’s newest courier company to be given a courier license by MCMC, joining the other 100 courier operators who have operated to date.

What makes ezyCourier Malaysia unique is the availability of a mobile app to arrange for the pick-up and delivery address. Due to businesses conducted online, resulting in the increasing demand of items to be delivered to the customers, ezyCourier Malaysia entered the market to introduce a low cost peer to peer parcel courier service that integrates the need of parcel delivery and at the same time satisfying the need of individuals to make part time or full time earnings. ezyCourier Malaysia agents are not limited to commute via cars and motorcycles but also via cycling or walking.

Pokdepinion: While this isn’t exactly tech news, these services tie in with our lifestyle to bring us the stuff we buy online to our doorsteps. I am interested on the potential of this new courier with its cheap rates and I hope it is as reliable if not more than the current provider available.

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HUAWEI & HONOR Smartphones That Will Get Android Q Update Revealed

In most cases, phone updates brings in better experience and more features to users. With Android Q is said to be coming out in the third quarter of this year, HUAWEI has revealed a list of devices that will be receiving the upcoming update version.

It’s worth noting that they will be updating their devices in batches, where the first batch consists of eight smartphones. In the list, it includes HUAWEI Mate 20, Mate 20 Pro, Mate 20 X, Mate 20 Porsche Edition, HUAWEI P30, P30 Pro, HONOR View20, and HONOR Magic 2.

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HUAWEI has said that they will open applications for the beta testing and team up with Android app developers to assure compatibility and optimization. Despite the news, there’s no official information on the timeline for the update. If you’re using a HUAWEI/HONOR smartphone, well all you can do right now is simply play the waiting game and wait for the update to come.
Pokdepinion: If you’re using a device before the Mate 20 series, I think you’ll still be able to get the update. Well at least for the HUAWEI P20 series. I wonder how much devices will they offer support for Android Q.

[UPDATE]: HUAWEI will still continue supporting all existing HUAWEI and HONOR smartphones!
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Tales of Festival 2018 Announced; Next Mainline Entry Coming Soon?

Bandai Namco has officially given the date for Tales of Festival 2018, where they are expected to make some major blockbuster announcements.
Tales of Festival 2018 Announced

The yearly event where Bandai Namco usually make major announcements for the Tales J-RPG series has finally been announced. According to Bandai Namco during their most recent livestream, they said that Tales of Festival 2018 will be happening at the Yokohama Arena on June 16th and June 17th 2018.
During the livestream itself, Bandai Namco made some announcements that was related to mobile games. Many were expecting to hear a major announcement on the series, like a new entry into the Tales J-RPG series. Unfortunately, that’s not the case but perhaps we’ll hear something about it at the Tales of Festival 2018.

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There was nothing much really from the livestream, as they were casually talking about the 22nd anniversary of the series. It first made its debut on December 15th 1995 on the Super Nintendo Entertainment System, which is known as the Super Famicom in Japan. Many gamers across the globe fell in love with the series thanks to its colourful characters, enthralling storylines, and the fighting game-like combat system, which is something entirely new for the RPG genre, which commonly featured turn-based systems.
This is something worth taking note of. Tales of Berseria, which is the latest mothership title for the Tales J-RPG series, was announced at a previous Tales of Festival event which happened on 2015. This made people speculate as to when we’ll hear about the next entry.
For now, let’s look forward to the event. Best not to speculate too much until we get official confirmation as that will leave us gamers feeling disappointed if our expectations / predictions aren’t met.

Pokdepinion: If you have not played any of Bandai Namco’s Tales J-RPG game and you’re a fan of role-playing games, you have been missing out, my friend. You can give Tales of Berseria a try, and then move on to older games. I would recommend skipping Tales of Zestiria because the story and the characters aren’t as enjoyable as the ones from previous entries.
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Maxis’ First-of-its-kind Concept Store Launched At The Gardens

Maxis has officially lift the lids of their brand new concept store at The Gardens MidValley which offers a unique experience for tech savvy customers.
Maxis Concept Store at The Gardens MidValley
The concept store comes with several interesting features that lets customers to be more engaged and able to simplify their experience to the store.
Maxis Concept Store’s M.I.R.A
One of the new feature that they’ve brought is M.I.R.A (Maxis Interactive Retail Assistant), where you can head to scan a QR code to get your queue number. Once you’ve created an account, it will give you insights on Maxis promos, customized offers and more details based on your activity and history at the store.

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You can compare devices of your choice side by side
Now here is a feature that’s helpful when you are out to purchase a brand new device but don’t know which to choose. With the digital screens, Maxis personnel is able to share and compare different devices that’s available at the store so that you can have a better look at which device is better.
Phone cases available at the concept store
Additionally, they’ve also implemented RFID technology on devices so that you can truly feel free to have a test around accessories without the need to worry about them being locked down by cables.
The store’s ‘Jungle’ section
It’s worth noting that the store doesn’t only offer smartphones but they also provide other IoT items as well such as drones, headphones, speakers, and more.
Razer gaming zone
Not to forget, Maxis will be regularly collaborating with brands to offer better customer experience through tailor-made events and activities. For this month, they’ve set up a gaming zone by Razer where customers can participate in the latest mobile gaming competitions and win exciting prizes.
Pokdepinion: I’ve got to hand it to Maxis. When I say it’s one-of-a-kind, it really is. If you’re in the vicinity or live near to The Gardens, why not and have a look at the store for yourself?
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ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED Now Available In Malaysia, from RM4,999

Options include a Core i9 CPU.

ASUS has announced availability and pricing information for the new Zenbook 14X OLED (UX3404), and the company says it’s “the most powerful model” in the Zenbook classic lineup. To back that claim up, the laptop now features up to Intel Core i9-13900H, 32GB of LPDDR5 RAM, and NVIDIA’s previous-generation RTX 3050 discrete graphics.

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The display gets a big upgrade, too. Gone is the old 14-inch, and in comes the new 14.5-inch 16:10 2.8K 120Hz OLED HDR panel – with touchscreen as an optional feature. This Pantone-validated display covers 100% DCI-P3 color gamut, and is certified for DisplayHDR True Black 600. On the battery department, the 70Wh cell can be charged with USB-C PD – ASUS only quoted 5-20V PD certified cables so it’s safe to say 100W chargers are more than enough to keep it topped up.
The chassis measures 16.9mm thin and weighs 1.5kg, and is available in two colors – Inkwell Gray and Sandstone Beige, the latter of which uses a new coating process that is said to be fingerprint resistant.
Three configurations are available for the Zenbook 14X OLED, with RTX 3050 only featuring in the top Core i9 configuration. Both Core i7-13700H and Core i5-13500H will rely on onboard Xe Graphics for display duty – and the pricing are set to RM6,999 for Core i9 + RTX 3050; whereas Core i7 and Core i5 spec are priced at RM5,999 and RM4,999 respectively. The Core i7 model are available today, whereas the other two models are set to arrive this April.
Pokdepinion: That’s huge performance coming from a laptop this light, wow.
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AMD announces slew of new Ryzen CPUs — there’s even a 45W 8-core Ryzen 7!

AMD introduces the Ryzen 7 2700E, Ryzen 5 2600E, Ryzen 5 2500X and Ryzen 3 2300X processors, completing the lineup and offering two new 45W options.
AMD announces slew of new Ryzen CPUs
AMD has quietly released four new processors, with a new member filling up the vacant Ryzen 3 lineup. The other three processors comprise of a new Ryzen 5 CPU and two new E-series CPUs in the Ryzen 7 and Ryzen 5 range with a lower 45W TDP.
The highest performance of the four has to be Ryzen 7 2700E, which comes with eight cores, sixteen threads, and a lofty 4.0 GHz Boost, but a TDP of just 45W. Pricing is yet to be confirmed, but this CPU should prove popular with ITX builders and if we are lucky, we might even see this CPU in laptops. ASUS managed to cram a 65W desktop CPU into the ROG Strix GL702, so I don’t see why this can’t be done.

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Meanwhile the new Ryzen 5 CPUs are the Ryzen 5 2600E and 2500X. The Ryzen 5 2600E has a 6C/12T configuration, and a similar high 4.0 GHz Boost and low 45W TDP. The Ryzen 5 2500X is a 4C/8T processor with a 4.0 GHz Boost and a 65W TDP. It also has less cache than the 2600E, with just 8MB of cache.

The new Ryzen 3 2300X also has four cores, but drops SMT. This CPU also clocks up to 4.0 GHz and also has just 8MB of cache. Apparently this time AMD will only use a single Compute Complex (CCX) which feature 4 cores, instead of the 2+2 configuration they previously used for the quad-core Ryzen 5 models. So you get less L3 cache as a result. However, AMD claims performance gains of 8-10% in both single and multi-core workloads, despite the reduced cache, with this new configuration.
The new 45W CPUs are definitely the most interesting news from this announcement. Pricing has yet to revealed, but these processors are supposed to “immediately available” via Acer systems. And the following table are the specifications compiled into a table:

Cores / Threads
Base Clock / Max Boost
Cache
TDP

Ryzen 7 2700E
8C/16T
2.8 / 4.0 GHz
20MB
45W

Ryzen 5 2600E
6C/12T
3.1 / 4.0 GHz
19MB
45W

Ryzen 5 2500X
4C/8T
3.6 / 4.0 GHz
10MB
65W

Ryzen 3 2300X
4C/4T
3.5 / 4.0 GHz
10MB
65W

Pokdepinion: I find it most intriguing that the higher performance CPUs introduced actually have a lower TDP than the new Ryzen 5 2500X and Ryzen 3 2300X.
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NVIDIA RTX 50 Series “Blackwell” Rumored – Biggest Performance Leap Ever

At this point it might sound like a broken record, but… according to rumors, NVIDIA is aiming for the biggest leap in performance, once again.
American mathematician David Blackwell. Image credit: Wccftech
As with NVIDIA’s tradition in giving its GPU architecture names after computer scientists or STEM-related figures – the subject of RTX 50 Series’ codename, “Blackwell”, goes back to American mathematician David Blackwell. As the first African-American inducted into National Academy of Sciences – he made contributions to game theory, probability theory, information theory, and statistics.
NVIDIA has recently confirmed that Blackwell GPUs is set to release in 2024 (to be fabbed under TSMC 3nm process) – while we’re still quite some time away from the launch, the leaks and rumors have already began to surface and provide insights on what Team Green might do next.

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RTX 50 “Blackwell” details. Source: YouTube/RedGamingTech
According to RedGamingTech – the RTX 50 series is expected to use MCM (multi-chip module) designs, with ‘hyperspeed bus’ interconnects that provide die-to-die communications. AMD has first used MCM designs in data center under the CDNA2-powered INSTINCT MI250 series GPGPUs, then consumer designs under the guise of RDNA3-powered Radeon RX 7900 series.
An ‘entirely’ new SM (streaming multiprocessor) structure is part of the new design; with dedicated denoising accelerators to assist in ray tracing performance. CUDA cores will get a minor bump in counts to 18,432. Finally the leaker has concluded that this generation will be the “biggest (performance) leap in NVIDIA’s history”.
Given we’re still extremely early in Blackwell’s development cycle – expect many things to change down the line, and expect inaccuracies as many of these information may not be final. As usual, take a generous amount of salt wherever you can.
Source: Wccftech | RedGamingTech (YouTube)
Pokdepinion: That’s a very small CUDA cores bump to hit the “biggest leap” targets. Guess we’ll see…
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Sony To Still Support PS4 ‘For Years’ Despite Impending Arrival Of PS5

Sony has stated that they will continue to support the PS4, even after the upcoming PlayStation 5 (PS5) arrives to the market.
PS4 to be still supported once PS5 comes out
The PS5 is slated to arrive in this year. With that in mind, many have wondered on whether Sony will still provide support to the previous gen console, especially when Sony aims to push previous gen gamers to the new console (once it releases).
The news was revealed by SIE CEO, Jim Ryan where he states that there’s still demand for the current-gen console. Here’s exactly what he has said:

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We have always felt that we had a responsibility to serve that community (PS4) for several years after the launch of PS5, and that it represented a huge business opportunity for us.Jim Ryan, CEO of SIE
With the PS4 being the second best-selling console of all time, it’s not surprising to see their decision. Despite the PS5 to come with exclusive titles for itself, there will still be game releases for the PS4, including from third-party studios.
As of now, not much has been revealed on the next-gen console. They did however introduced the DualSense controller for the PS5 as well as specifications of the machine.
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Pokdepinion: For me, I’ll be taking a look at the price the PS5 comes with first. If it isn’t that pricey, I wouldn’t mind picking up one of the early batches. For now I’m still good with my PS4 Pro..
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HUAWEI MatePad 10.4 and HUAWEI MateBook D15 Now Available in Malaysia

The HUAWEI MatePad 10.4 and the HUAWEI MateBook D15 have finally launched in Malaysia as a new generation of the HUAWEI MatePad Series and MateBook D Series with the introduction of the new HUAWEI Smart Office.
HUAWEI MatePad 10.4

The tablet’s exterior features a 10.4-inch 2K FullView display with a 7.9mm bezel. The tablet also features a quad-speaker and quad-channel sound system with the Histen 6.0 3D stereo and sound by Harman Kardon which provides users with a rich audio experience.

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Furthermore, the tablet features the HarmonyOS 2.0 operating system powered by the HiSilicon Kirin 710A Processor with 4GB of RAM  and 128GB of storage.
The device runs on a 7,250mAh battery with 22.5W fast charging and also features a 13MP rear camera and an 8MP front camera. The tablet also supports the second-gen HUAWEI M-Pencil which is compatible with apps that help with productivity such as WPS, Jnotes, Touchnotes, and more. The pen will be sold separately.
From 3rd March 2022, the HUAWEI MatePad 10.4 is priced at RM1,599 and will be released with free gifts such as the HUAWEI Smart Keyboard and more, valued up to RM399 on their official website, Shopee, and Lazada.
HUAWEI Official Website
HUAWEI Official Shopee Store
HUAWEI Flagship Lazada Store
HUAWEI MateBook D15

This 1.53kg heavy laptop with a 16.9mm thickness, features an IPS 15.6″ HUAWEI FullView Display with a 16:9 aspect ratio and Full-HD 1920×1080 resolution, powered by the Intel Iris Xe graphics card. The laptop runs on the 11th Gen Intel Core processor i5-1135G7 and up to 16GB RAM with up to 512GB of storage space.
The laptop is available for pre-order from RM3,099 and comes with up to RM827 worth of free gifts which is inclusive of a HUAWEI Backpack, HUAWEI Bluetooth Mouse, and a HUAWEI FreeLace on their official website, Shopee, and Lazada store.
HUAWEI Official Website
HUAWEI Official Shopee Store
HUAWEI Flagship Lazada Store
For more information about the devices and Smart Office, feel free to visit HUAWEI’s Official Website and Official Facebook Page.
Pokdepinion: An all-new convenient tablet for working and studying at a reasonable price and a super-thin laptop to carry to and from work.
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