OnePlus and OPPO R&D teams are reportedly merged

While OnePlus and OPPO already share a lot of their resources, it seems like the integration will go deeper yet. OnePlus and OPPO are going to combine their R&D teams under OPLUS, the investor group that oversees OnePlus, OPPO and realme.
Even before this, OnePlus has shared their manufacturing and supply chain with OPPO, which allowed them to produce cutting edge flagships for less money, until they stopped doing that. The underlying hardware is also generally rather similar, with the main difference between them being the software, with OnePlus running OxygenOS while OPPO runs ColorOS.

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DoNews, which initially reported on OnePlus and OPPO merging their R&D departments mentioned that the relationship between OnePlus and OPPO will be similar to Xiaomi and Redmi. This will be interesting to see as Xiaomi and Redmi devices both run MIUI, and actually don’t sport that many hardware similarities given that their devices target different price segments.
Here’s OnePlus’ official statement to Android Authority:
To better maximize resources and further position OnePlus for growth, we are in the process of further integrating some R&D capabilities within OPLUS, our long-term investor. OnePlus will continue operating independently and working to deliver the best possible user experience for existing and future OnePlus users.
I think that this integration between OnePlus and OPPO has been a long time coming. While previously OnePlus focused only on the flagship market, OnePlus has been releasing a number of mid-range devices, which were more traditionally OPPO and realme’s domain.

The merged R&D departments between OPPO, OnePlus and realme should benefit the latter the most, considering that realme doesn’t actually have any experience bringing cutting edge tech to the market.
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Pokdepinion: I am not sure if anyone is surprised by this… Hopefully OxygenOS doesn’t get affected that much though.
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This China-Exclusive ZOTAC RTX 4090 Is Yet Another Massively-Sized GPU

AIBs clearly have no issues with GPU getting thicker, longer, and just generally occupies more spaces in your PC as long as there is space to be filled. NVIDIA’s GeForce RTX 4090 being one of the most difficult GPU to keep cool thanks to its 450W TGP has pushed AIBs making ever larger designs in a race to provide as much heat dissipation with as little noise as possible.
The result? In ZOTAC’s case, this rather oddly-shaped GPU that measures a staggering 381mm in length, named RTX 4090 PGF (which stands for ‘Prime Gamer Force’, apparently). This isn’t your regular RTX 4090, though. ZOTAC gave the card as much as 28 phases in the VRM (24+4 stage), which is said to be rated for 525 watts (however, ITHome’s testing has shown it keeping its 450W power limit as NVIDIA dictates). In turn, it gets the highest overclocks among ZOTAC’s lineup with 2625MHz on OC mode, faster than its AMP AIRO models.

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Despite its massive length, in return the thickness is on the “thinner” side as far as RTX 4090 is concerned, measuring at 74mm, or roughly 3 slots thick. It’s still a Chinese-only model for now, but should you want one, the current pricing over at China is 17,599 RMB, or roughly $2,500. Pour one out for your wallets, if you do…
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Pokdepinion: How many cases out there actually fits something as long as 381mm without causing clearance issues for radiators?
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MSI commits to updating all AMD 400 series boards to support Ryzen 5000 series

MSI has committed to updating their entire lineup of 400 series motherboards to support the upcoming AMD Ryzen 5000 processors. If you own one of them, don’t go out and pick up an AMD Ryzen 5000 series processor just yet, because the updates aren’t going to be available on 5th November.
According to MSI, they will be releasing BIOS updates for all their AMD X470 and B450 boards, including the MAX and older non-MAX products by January 2021. Previously AMD has mentioned that updating the BIOS to support the AMD Zen 3 products will be a one-way ticket for most motherboards, removing support for many of AMD’s older products due to the limited room on BIOS chips. While this may be true for the non-MAX boards from MSI, I do honestly wonder if the MAX variants which sport more BIOS memory will still suffer the same fate.

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The AMD 300 series will most probably not support the upcoming AMD Ryzen 5000 series, as there’s no official support from AMD themselves. MSI mentions that they will provide an update if AMD makes it available, but don’t hold your breath. Regardless, MSI does seem pretty dedicated to updating their motherboards, with all their AMD X570 and B550 boards already having their AGESA Combo PI V2 1.1.0.0 BIOS update, ready to fully support the Ryzen 5000 series now.

AMD initially announced that the AMD 400 series boards won’t support the upcoming Ryzen 5000 series processors during the AMD B550 launch. After some serious backlash from the community, they then backed down and said that you can use Zen 3 processors with certain AMD 400 series boards, depending on whether your board maker wants to release an updated BIOS for your specific motherboard. Well, we are glad to see MSI is one of those who will be supporting their older boards.
Pokdepinion: Well, considering that the AMD Ryzen 5000 series is possibly the last hurrah for AM4, I do forsee many enthusiasts not wanting to change their motherboards. With MSI’s excellent support, you don’t have to!
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HUAWEI Introduces MediaPad M3 Lite – Available 13 October 2017 Onwards

HUAWEI introduces their new tablet, the HUAWEI MediaPad M3 Lite, which is set to come out this October 13 2017. Although HUAWEI already has the MediaPad M3, the new Lite version is certainly different from under the hood.
HUAWEI MediaPad M3 Lite
The new tablet features an 8-inch display and 1920 x 1200 resolution. It has a 4800mAh battery which they say can last you about 600 hours of standby battery life, 40 hours music playback time and 9 hours of video playback time. Under the hood, it packs a Snapdragon 435 processor and paired with 3GB RAM.
Camera wise, it has a front 8MP camera and a rear 8MP camera with AutoFocus. There’s also a fingerprint sensor at your disposal. Internal storage is 32GB big.

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On top of that, the device is set to be preloaded with Office 365, the official office kit customized specifically for the M3 Lite by Microsoft. It also comes with Quad stereo speakers and Quad smart PA chips for better sound. Not to forget, it runs on EMUI 5.1 OS.
The HUAWEI MediaPad M3 Lite comes in two variants, Gold and Space Gray. It will be retailing at RM999 nationwide and will be made available for purchase from October 13 2017 onwards. With every purchase, customers are entitled for a leather casing in the box.
This new release has also affected the price of their previous MediaPad M3. Before this, it was priced at RM1999, and now they have lowered it to RM1699. The new price will take affect with the launch of the M3 Lite, which is October 13.
Pokdepinion: If you’re planning on buying either the M3 or M3 Lite, but can’t seem to decide which one to pick, just think about what do you intend to use it for? If it is just something casual, opt for the Lite version. If you intend to use it heavily, better pick the M3. Although they share the same name, they really are two different devices with different specs.

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Apple Silicon to arrive with up to 40 CPU cores

The Apple M1 might seem like a pretty simple upscaled mobile chipset, with four performance cores and four efficient cores, but the upcoming Apple Silicon are expected to be a lot more focused on performance. Apple is reportedly slated to unveil new Apple Silicon with a lot more cores to power the rest of their Mac lineup that has yet to be refreshed with the Arm-based in-house chips.

One of the advantages that Apple has with Apple Silicon is that they can scale it however they want to suit their target market. As such, the Apple M1 was ideal for designs that prioritize high efficiency over raw performance, like the MacBook Air and iPad Pro. However to offer the performance that Mac users expect from the likes of the Mac Pro and larger MacBook Pro, Apple definitely has to go bigger.

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16″ MacBook Pro with 10-core Apple Silicon

The upcoming MacBook Pro 16″ will reportedly come with up to ten cores, eight performance cores and two efficient cores. That’s a huge step up from the Apple M1’s configuration. Apple is also slated to significantly improve integrated graphics performance, with either a 16 or 32 core GPU.
The Apple Silicon for the MacBook Pro reportedly bear the codenames Jade-C-Chop and Jade-C-Die, which seem to allude to the 32-core GPU version being the full chip, while the 16-core GPU variant is a cut-down die, thus the Chop in its codename. The new Apple Silicon chips will also enable more connectivity options, and support more memory, all the way up to 64GB.

The current 16″ MacBook Pro is powered by the 9th Gen Intel Core H-series processor, which tout a 45W TDP and up to eight cores. They also pack a dedicated AMD graphics solution, so it remains to be seen whether Apple will be trying to eliminate both Intel and AMD from their MacBook Pro, or will they try to replace the Intel CPU first, while working on a stronger graphics solution. Efficiency will probably be an easy victory for Apple, but it will be interesting to see how it will fare performance metric.
Mac Pro with 40-core Apple Silicon

The current “cheese grater” Mac Pro is traditionally powered by Intel Xeon processors, and you can even get it with the insane 28C/56T Intel W-3175X processor. The Mac Pro can also be equipped with a whopping 1.5TB of RAM and two Radeon Pro Vega II Duo cards, which is a total of four Radeon Pro Vega II GPUs packed onto two of Apple’s MPX modules.

The Apple Silicon that will power the Mac Pro will reportedly come with up to 40 cores, with 20 core configurations available as well. This will be 32 or 16 performance cores, respectively, with the remainder made up of efficiency cores. Graphics will be handled by 128 or 64 GPU cores. According to the report, these are codenamed Jade-4C-Die and Jade-2C-Die, so we might be looking at multi-chip module designs with the upcoming Apple Silicon lineup too.

Apple is also allegedly planning to update the Mac mini with the newer 10-core Apple Silicon, and we might also see new MacBook Airs with more GPU cores. I guess that’s why they had to buy up most of TSMC’s 5nm capacity in advance. Apple is definitely the company to watch now if you want to see major performance improvements in a relatively short time span!
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Pokdepinion: Definitely interested to see how will Apple scale the Apple Silicon for the Mac Pro, and whether pros working on Mac will actually make the jump.
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PlayStation Unveils Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 Installation At Lot 10 Shopping Mall

The outdoor installation is available for viewing for two weeks, until 14 March 2023.

As part of the ‘Live from PS5’ global campaign, PlayStation has set up an installation outside of the Lot 10 Shopping Mall in Kuala Lumpur with free public access starting today until 14th March 2023, 10am to 10pm. The installation accompanies special activities and giveaways on weekends, plus hands-on with PS5 for those who may have yet to try out for themselves.

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There’s even more goodies for early birds – for the first 100 visitors on Saturdays and Sundays who take a photo of the installation and post it to their social media, with tags @PlayStationAsia and #LivefromPS5MY, they will be eligible for a chance to win exclusive PlayStation merchandise. For everyone else who does so, they will be eligible to win PlayStation UT UNIQLO T-Shirts as well.
The booth will provide PS5 for tryouts, located in the Lot 10 and UNIQLO Fahrenheit over the two week period. Not making it? If you live near Lalaport or intends to head there, good news – the Sony Store in Lalaport will offer PSVR2 virtual reality setup for visitors to try out as well.
Pokdepinion: I’m intrigued, might head there to check it out.
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NVIDIA, Qualcomm will use TSMC’s 5nm and 3nm nodes for 2022

TSMC is reportedly looking at a great year again in 2022, with both NVIDIA and Qualcomm returning to TSMC cutting edge processes. We saw both NVIDIA and Qualcomm make the jump to Samsung recently, with the NVIDIA’s Ampere GPUs and also Qualcomm’s flagship Snapdragon 888 manufactured by Samsung.
Business is apparently so good at TSMC, that they not only have their existing 7nm and 5nm nodes fully booked, the production capacity for the upcoming 3nm node has also been fully snapped up. TSMC has recently increased the target capacity for their 5nm and 3nm nodes, with the queue for their 7nm process being full as well.
Source: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd
According to the report, TSMC is looking quite optimistic, with big orders from Apple, Qualcomm, NVIDIA and even Intel. They are also expanding their capacity with fabs being set up in various countries outside of Taiwan. Their main competition would continue to be Samsung, but apparently the Korean foundry isn’t as favorable.

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Reports have hinted that Samsung’s advanced process nodes being rather lackluster in terms of yield and stability. Still, as we have always highlighted, if the price is right, you would definitely see chipmakers use Samsung’s foundries. Samsung has traditionally offered a cost advantage, however the recent price hike on their end might have reduced it somewhat.
Source, Featured image source: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
Pokdepinion: TSMC is literally positioning itself to be untouchable to protect Taiwan.
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Lenovo Launches Dual Screen ThinkBook Plus Laptop – Double screen, double productivity

Lenovo Malaysia has just launched their new dual-screened laptop called the ThinkBook Plus. The ThinkBook Plus is unique as it features an innovative e-Ink cover display on the outside that should help users be more productive when multitasking.

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The e-Ink display is a 10.8-inch display and is made from Corning Gorilla Glass NBT, while the main display is a 13.8-inch FHD IPS display. Users can sketch and take notes with the integrated Lenovo Precision Pen and receive essential notifications when the lid is closed, allowing them to stay focused during meetings.
Users can customise the e-Ink display with essential notifications on the cover display such as calendar appointments, instant messages or important emails. Other specs featured on the ThinkBook Plus are a 10th Gen Intel Core i7 processor, up to 16GB DDR4, as well as up to 32GB Intel Optane Memory H10 with 512GB SSD.
Lenovo ThinkBook Plus Specifications

CPU
Up to 10th Gen Intel Core i7

RAM
Up to 16GB DDR4

GPU
Integrated Intel UHD Graphics on UMA

Storage
16GB Intel Optane Memory H10 with 256GB SSD
32GB Intel Optane Memory H10 with 512GB SSD

Software
Up to Windows 10 Pro

Connectivity
WiFi 802.11 2×2 AX
Bluetooth 5.0
USB-C (DisplayPort, power delivery)
2 x USB 3.0 (1 always on)
HDMI 1.4b
Headphone / mic combo

Display
A-cover (top, when closed): 10.8″ e-ink, monochromatic
B-cover: 13.3″ FHD (1920 x 1080) IPS, 100% sRGB, 300 nits

Audio
Dolby Audio
Harmon Kardon speakers
Alexa, voice-activated assistant

Battery
Up to 10 hours, includes Rapid Charge

Power
65W USB-C (supports Rapid Charge)

Dimensions
308mm x 217mm x 17.4mm / 12.1″ x 8.54″ x 0.68″

Weight
Starting at 1.4kg / 3.08lb

The ThinkBook Plus is now available for purchase through Lenovo’s Official Website with a starting price of RM5,849.00. Those who purchase the ThinkBook Plus through the official website will have the option to top-up and buy the ThinkBook Urban Backpack and ThinkBook Wireless Media Mouse for only RM1. Lenovo also provides Lenovo Premier Support, a warranty service with comprehensive after-sale service that offers advanced hardware and software support extended from 9AM to 8PM on-site services on weekdays.
Pokdepinion: I wish I had something like this back when I was still in school! This would’ve been so convenient with assignments and note-taking.
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Are you wondering what games might be coming your way in the near future? We can confirm that Square Enix will be joining E3 2021 this year, and here’s what we can expect.
Square Enix Planning to Make Blockbuster Announcement at E3 2021
Square Enix CEO Yosuke Matsuda
According to a recent interview with Nikkei, Square Enix CEO Yosuke Matsuda talked about having plans for game-related announcements at E3 2021. As for whether there are any potential Square Enix games that might pop up at E3 2021, he mentioned:

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Outriders, the release of which was postponed, was released on April 1 and NieR Replicant ver.1.22474487139… will also be released in April. In addition, Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade will be released in June. We’ll be announcing the rest of the line-up [later], and we’re also planning to make an announcement at E3 in June, so please keep your eyes peeled.
Yosuke Matsuda, Square Enix CEO
Gamers on Resetera are already speculating on what the announcement could be. The popular guesses appear to be Final Fantasy XVI, Forspoken (Project Athia), and a Kingdom Hearts game to coincide with its 20th anniversary.
While Square Enix hasn’t been officially confirmed for E3 2021 yet, you can expect to see Capcom, Nintendo, Konami, Take-Two Interactive, Ubisoft, Xbox, Warner Bros Games, and Koch Media at the expo. It will be taking place from 12th June to 15th June 2021, and given the online format, it was renamed to “Electronic Entertainment Experience”, with the last word replacing “Expo” for obvious reasons.
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Pokdepinion: I do wonder what it can be because if it’s a brand new IP, I don’t think it would be capable of making waves as much as a notable title. My best guess is either Final Fantasy 7 Remake part 2 or a remake of a popular classic. If it’s the latter, I sure hope to god that it’s Xenogears.
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PS Plus December 2019 FREE Games Lineup for US and EU Regions

Looking for some new games to play but would prefer to save as much money as possible, especially with Christmas around the corner? You may want to consider getting yourself a PS Plus subscription because the PS Plus December 2019 free games lineup is pretty lit. Let’s dive right into it, shall we?
Titanfall 2

The only thing standing between victory and defeat for the Frontier Militia is the perfect combination of man and machine; Titan and Pilot. In Titanfall 2, experience high-speed mobility as a nimble Pilot who can quickly maneuver the battlefield both in distance and verticality. But when the scale of battle shifts, you’ll be able to call in a hulking Titan war machine for you to pilot to turn the tide of battle.
Featuring a critically-acclaimed single player campaign, players will take on the role of pilot Jack Cooper, who is trapped behind enemy lines with BT-7274, his new Titan partner. To escape the IMC and save the day, they’ll have to learn to work together and become an effective fighting unit. The skills you earn in single player also carry over to Titanfall 2’s multiplayer modes.

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Monster Energy Supercross

Race with the official riders from 250SX and 450SX on the official tracks, Daytona included, to experience one of the most spectacular racing competitions ever. Discover the Track Editor feature for endless gameplay possibilities; select your stadium, create your own track and share it online with your friends.
Customize your rider and bike as you like, with countless possibilities, with more than 80 official brands and 300 items available, and challenge yourself to reach the top of the leaderboard. Race alone or against players from all over the world throught different offline and online game modes. Feel the rush of adrenaline, enter the arena and be the King of Supercross.
The PS Plus December 2019 free games lineup for US and EU regions will be available starting 3rd December 2019 until 6th January 2020. For now, make sure you’ve already claimed November’s lineup of free games before it’s too late.
Source: PS Blog
Pokdepinion: I had a lot of good times playing Titanfall 2 so if you have yet to try it, you should. It’s going to be free anyway so no loss there if you’re already a PS Plus subscriber.
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Bill Gates Told to Stop Sending Inappropriate Emails to Employee in 2018

A recent report have surfaced which allegedly suggests Bill Gates sent inappropriate emails to a lower-level employee back in 2018. Here’s what allegedly happened.
Bill Gates Sent Inappropriate Emails to Employee in 2018?

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According to a new report by the Wall Street Journal, Bill Gates has allegedly sent emails that were deemed inappropriate by Microsoft to a lower-level female employee back in 2018. If true, it looks like Bill Gates isn’t necessarily the innocent, nerdy guy many people thought he was.
While the full content of the email was never released to the public, it was reported that Microsoft told Bill Gates to cease all communications with the aforementioned female employee. The emails were described as flirtatious, but not overtly sexual, with there being a proposal to meet at a location outside of work.
After discovering this, two Microsoft executives sat down with Bill Gates to speak with him on the matter. Those two executives are said to be the former General Counsel Brad Smith and former Chief People Officer Lisa Brummel. Furthermore, the board committee discussed the matter and found that there is no need for further actions to be taken. It’s worth noting that no complaints were ever filed by the employee on the matter.
As a result of the report, Bill Gates’ spokesperson, Bridgitt Arnold, has released a statement claiming that “these claims are false, recycled rumors from sources who have no direct knowledge, and in some cases have significant conflicts of interest.” Whether they are true or false, it seems like the issue was taken care of well within the company. Hopefully, there are no more similar incidents within.
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Pokdepinion: That’s a bit of surprise for me, and could have potentially opened up a whole Pandora’s Box of issues. Thankfully, it didn’t seem harmful, but it could certainly have turned much worse.
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WhatsApp Is Set to Vastly Improve Group Call Feature Soon

*WhatsApp New Group call… all 8 participants need the latest version* pic.twitter.com/xWBkItGVUE
— Vancha Kondal Reddy (@kondalreddyv) April 21, 2020

Given the COVID-19 pandemic, virtually everyone is looking for ways to stay connected with their loved ones. Various apps have grown in popularity immensely, such as Zoom, Houseparty, and Duo. Now, WhatsApp will be looking to take the spotlight once more as they will be vastly improving their group call feature soon.
First seen on WABetaInfo, WhatsApp will be expanding their group call limit to 8 people. It is now available in beta versions of the app across the world. For iOS, it’s version 2.20.50.25 whereas for Android, it’s version 2.20.133.

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Several people on Twitter have also shown that the upgrade is now available for them, though we’re uncertain if they meant in the beta or if it’s starting to be available in the public version as well. . This suggests that the feature wouldn’t take long to be made available for everyone to enjoy.
How Does WhatsApp Group Call Compare to the Competition?

In case you’re wondering, Houseparty lets you have up to 8 participants at once whereas Google Duo is higher at 12 participants. Given the sheer number of people using WhatsApp on a daily basis, it would certainly be more convenient to use. It’s worth noting that just because you have the update, doesn’t mean you can immediately use it. For all 8 participants to be in the group call, all of them must have the latest version of the app.
For now, there’s no word on exactly when it will be made available for everyone. We will be reporting more on this as soon as information becomes available so stay tuned.
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Pokdepinion: With so many people using the app, it would be easier to rely on it. I just kinda wished it could support even more number of people as some families are rather big.
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Xiaomi Still Has Plans To Make Their Own Chipsets

Xiaomi did dabble in a custom-designed chip named the Surge S1, which was a rather lackluster mid-range chip, even back in 2017. After that, there were some rumors of an improved Surge S2 floating around, although nothing became of it. Well, it seems that Xiaomi has yet to give up on making their own smartphone chipsets, with Xiaomi CEO Lei Jun confirming that there will be further developments regarding their in-house chipsets.
Lei Jun admitted that Xiaomi faced “huge difficulties” during the process, but they aren’t stopping yet. He promises to provide updates on the developments as they come. Xiaomi does have good reason to start making their own chipsets, as currently there’s a void in the Chinese smartphone market with the future looking rather bleak for HUAWEI’s Kirin chipsets.
Aside from preparing in case the Trump Administration decides to act against Xiaomi and blocks Qualcomm from trading with them, Xiaomi’s own chip endeavor can help them improve the overall user experience of their smartphones as well. Being able to control both the hardware and software of their devices is a strategy that Apple has used to great success, although we can see that Android smartphone makers like Samsung have exhibited limited progress in that area.

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It will still be a long, difficult road for Xiaomi to even come close to the likes of Apple and HUAWEI though, as we can see that Xiaomi has not revealed anything newer than the Surge S1. They might benefit from the incentives that the Chinese government is pushing out to encourage domestic development of chipsets, which might give them a much needed boost to get started.
OPPO has also stated their interest in developing their own chipsets too, so we will probably see more alternatives to Qualcomm in the coming years. I mean, it does get pretty boring to see the same brand at the top all the time, isn’t it?
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Pokdepinion: I wonder if HUAWEI will give Xiaomi a helping hand in this endeavor…
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PokdeLIVE 59 — ASUS ExpertBook B9!

In this PokdeLive, we are giving away a wireless charging pad! PokdeLive is our weekly episode of live discussion where we answer any questions that you may have related to technology and the current trends. We go live every Friday at 9:00pm (2100 hrs) GMT+8. Don’t miss out on this rather witty yet knowledgeable event every week and stand chances to reap the rewards of our boss’ mistakes as he keeps on hustling with his #bossterbelidua habits. Click here to visit our Facebook page.
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Splitgate: Arena Warfare is a Free-to-Play Fusion of Halo and Portal

If you’re looking for a brand new multiplayer online shooter to sink your teeth in, and also if you’re bored of Apex Legends and other similar games, then this might be the one to look forward to.
As announced by developer and publisher 1047 Games recently, Splitgate is finally set to release just a few weeks from now on 22nd May 2019. It’ll be available exclusively on PC and will able to be downloaded through Steam. Best of all, if you’re looking to get in on the action for yourself, the game will be available entirely for free, meaning that you won’t have to spend a dime of your own money to play.
For those unfamiliar with Splitgate: Arena Warfare, it is an arena multiplayer shooter similar to Halo that also allows you to shoot portals onto certain walls which you can then travel through. If you’re crafty enough with your portal traversal, you can get the drop on opponents or kill them from angles you’d normally never be able to in other multiplayer shooters.

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With plenty of multiplayer shooters filling up the gaming market now, it’s hard to say if this will be a popular choice. However, I personally do have high hopes for this, and if a community builds around it fast enough, then it should be able to do just fine.
To hold you over until release, you can check out a new trailer for the game at the top of this post. You can head to the official Steam page for the game by clicking right here.
Pokdepinion: Another big surprise coming our way. I’m actually pretty excited to give this a try. Hopefully the servers aren’t terrible.
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Anime fans must love this site — check this out

Do you love to watch anime? Of course you do, that’s why you are here. A quick question, do you have any idea which anime is currently aired and which will air next season? I bet some of you might know but might have never heard about this site.

LiveChart was conceived in June 2013 with the goal of creating intuitive anime charts that users could tailor to their liking. While initially intended to be nothing more than a proof of concept combining interests in both programming and anime, it became clear that LiveChart would be useful to the anime community as the site began taking shape.
LiveChart has grown tremendously since the launch in September 2013, largely thanks to the feedback and help of our users.

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Each series shows detailed information, for example the total of episodes and a countdown timer to the next episode. It’s also provides a link to the animation studio website. Did you notice the circle icons at botton on each series? It leads you to various sites including the official anime homepage and the trailer too.

You can sort out by any categories you want wither television series, movies or OVA.

You can also sort it by timezone, airdate and much more just by click on any option above and  you will be directed to the chart preferences page to customize your browsing experience.

On top right page, you can choose to see a timeline according to season starting from 2013 to 2017.

I  appreciate sites like this, it not only lets me view current series that on air, but the details also can be useful for me. LiveChart have their own Facebook page, you can visit and like the page here.
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Apple Finally Fixed Bug That Bricked Macs with Monterey Update

If you have been holding off on that Monterey update for your Mac, it’s no longer a worry as Apple has finally fixed the bug behind it. Here’s what you need to know.
Apple: Major Monterey Bug Fixed for Macs

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According to Apple, the issue of Macs bricking as a result of the Monterey update was due to a firmware issue that plagued the Apple T2 chips on certain machines. The newest firmware update resolves the issue so it’s no longer something you have to worry about.
If you’re uncertain about which Macs with the Apple T2 chip are safe for the Monterey update, you can check it out via the comprehensive list below:
Macs with Apple T2 Chip

iMac (Retina 5K, 27-inch, 2020)
iMac Pro
Mac Pro (2019)
Mac Pro (Rack, 2019)
Mac mini (2018)
MacBook Air (Retina, 13-inch, 2020)
MacBook Air (Retina, 13-inch, 2019)
MacBook Air (Retina, 13-inch, 2018)
MacBook Pro (13-inch, 2020, Two Thunderbolt 3 ports)

MacBook Pro (13-inch, 2020, Four Thunderbolt 3 ports)
MacBook Pro (16-inch, 2019)
MacBook Pro (13-inch, 2019, Two Thunderbolt 3 ports)
MacBook Pro (15-inch, 2019)
MacBook Pro (13-inch, 2019, Four Thunderbolt 3 ports)
MacBook Pro (15-inch, 2018)
MacBook Pro (13-inch, 2018, Four Thunderbolt 3 ports)

For those of you who are using the MacBooks powered by the new new M1 Pro or M1 Max, it already comes with the Monterey update installed so even though its using the Apple T2 security chips, there’s nothing to worry about there. If your machine has already been bricked, Apple says that you can contact them to get it repaired, but no word on how long it will take.

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Pokdepinion: Well, now you can safely enjoy the new update without worries. I’m pretty confident with Apple as far as their updates go so it should be perfectly fine.
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Hideo Kojima New Horror Game Called OVERDOSE is Coming

OVERDOSE Has Been Leaked and Kojima Productions Requested Article to Be Removed

It has been 8 years since the cancellation of Silent Hills: P.T. and fans have been waiting for the return of another horror game by the creative mind of Metal Gear Solid and Death Stranding. Now, wait no longer as Hideo Kojima is reportedly working on a new title called Overdose.
According to Tom Henderson of Try Hard Guides, an early video supplied to him under the condition to remain anonymous appears to depict Mama from Death Stranding wearing a blue outfit. The game does not appear to be a sequel to Death Stranding. Having said that, it does include Margaret Qualley, who played Mama and Lockne in the aforementioned game.

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The footage depicts the character in third-person going through dark halls with a torch, but it’s been reported that the game can also be played in first-person. At the end of the clip, a jump scare reveals “GAMEOVER,” immediately by “A Hideo Kojima Game”… “OVERDOSE.”

Thanks to The Snitch for helping with the story. He tweeted Overdose yesterday and seemingly got all of te State of Play announcements right 🤭 https://t.co/O7abFAgQBF
— Tom Henderson (@_Tom_Henderson_) June 7, 2022

Henderson added that according to renowned source Jeff Grubb, Kojima has been in talks with Xbox about publishing their future game. Although he was unable to confirm that this agreement had been concluded, it appears that an announcement will be coming soon. Admittedly, a photo of Hideo Kojima in a zoom call with Summer Games Fest producer Geoff Keighley surfaced last week.
In continuation to this, Henderson also alleged on Twitter that Kojima Productions has since requested that the article be removed. He declined the request, but it lends credibility to the report’s details.
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Pokdepinion: Can’t wait to see what Kojima has to bring to the table this time! I love watching P.T. and I am amazed at how detailed the game environment and mechanics that surround the game are.
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Lord of the Rings: Gollum Announced for PS5 and Xbox Series X

There is a new Middle-earth game in the works right now by German developer Daedalic Entertainment. It’s called Lord of the Rings: Gollum and it’s one of the major highlights for next-gen consoles; the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X.
The Lord of the Rings: Gollum is set to be an action-adventure game that will lean more towards stealth rather than action seen in Shadow of Mordor. There will be a heavier emphasis on story as there will be a dual personality mechanic where you will have to make some tough choices that will affect the ending.
Game designer Martin Wilkes gave a brief example:

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You will have maybe two, three or four conflicts per chapter that lead to a final decision point. And at this final decision point, it will be harder to pick Smégol, for example, if you’ve always fought for the Gollum side before.Martin Wilkes, Game Designer
Furthermore, Daedalic Entertainment will be moving away from Peter Jackson’s rendition of the Lord of the Rings story and its characters. As such, gamers can expect some big changes that aren’t present in the movie. Interestingly, it will be not be the last game in the series for the studio.
Daedalic Entertainment CEO Casten Fichtelmann mentioned that they have a contract where they are to make two or three games. It’s not necessary a sequel to this game, but it’s expected to be at least on par with the upcoming game.
The Lord of the Rings: Gollum will be coming sometime in 2021 for the PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and PC.
Pokdepinion: Of all the characters in the series, I didn’t expect Gollum to get his own game. Well, it gives the opportunity for a brand new experience so why not.
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Kingston Reveals Special Year Of The Rat USB Drive

The Lunar New Year is just around the corner. With that in mind, Kingston has unveiled their new 2020 limited edition Year of the Rat USB drive.

Kingston has been releasing special USB drives for quite some time now, each inspired by the animal of the year they are in. With 2020 being the year of the Rat, well you can see why they decided to go with the rat design.
The USB drive is decorated by a golden ring with red packaging, which symbolizes prosperity.

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It is available in 32GB capacity that supports USB 3.1 speed and is backed up with a 5-year warranty.
You can get the Kingston Year of The Rat limited edition USB drive at the price of RM78.
For more details, you can check out their Facebook page here.
Pokdepinion: I gotta say, for a rat, that’s quite cute.
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ASUS King Of Mobile 2018 Concludes – Garena’s Free Fire Booyah! Winner Throned

Over the weekend (17th of March 2018), the King of Mobile event tournament was held by ASUS Malaysia, in collaboration with Pokde.net. Participants were treated as the ASUS Zenfone Max Plus M1 was chosen as the device of choice for this year’s tournament of Free Fire Battlegrounds by Garena.
ASUS King Of Mobile 2018 Free Fire Battlegrounds
Registration officially started at 12PM, with some coming to the venue as early as 9AM.
The tournament, which was held at Mighty Monster, MyTown Cheras, managed to fit around 300 people, with 80 of them being the participants. The public were treated with free flow of finger foods and drinks while the participants were given coupons to order free meals from Mighty Monster.

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Rules of the tournament was simple. The preliminary round saw 4 Groups, consisting of 5 squads in each group (1 squad has 4 members), where the top two squads of each group moves on to the semi-final round. In the semis, there were a total of 8 squads left, where two halves of 4 squads battle it out to be in the Finals. Down to the Finals, it was every man (and woman!) for themselves as the rules changed to become Free-For-All.
King of Mobile participants posed before starting their round

Who said that girls can’t game as well?
This is actually the 2nd time that ASUS Malaysia has organized the King of Mobile game tournament together with Pokde.net but this time around on a bigger scale compared to last year’s total of 30 participants.
King of Mobile 2018 ASUS/Pokde.Net team
King of Mobile 2018 Winner Abdul Malik

After a battle of wit, patience, and skills, the King for this year’s tournament was Abdul Malik, where he walked away with the King of Mobile trophy, an ASUS Zenfone Max Plus M1 smartphone, ROG Ranger Backpack, Mighty Monster vouchers, and Garena in-game premium. Runners up of the tournament didn’t left with empty hands as Azwan Radzali, Noor Alif Danial, and Siti Aisyah went home with the Max Plus M1, Mighty Monster Vouchers, and Garena in-game premiums for their notable effort in the tournament.

ASUS Malaysia also rewarded to those who stayed until the end by having numerous lucky draw prizes up for grabs, which includes the ASUS Zenfone 4 Max Pro and lots of ASUS accessories.
Pokdepinion: The tournament was packed (in a good way of course!). I really hope that we could do this again next year. Here’s to King of Mobile 2019!
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Homefront Is Now FREE On Humble Bundle!

Join the Resistance with Homefront

There’s been a slew of free games that came out these past few weeks which is great news especially for us gamers. I mean, as much as we love gaming, you have to admit that this particular pastime isn’t all that cheap so any news of free games going about is sweet music to our ears. This time Homefront is available for FREE through Humble Bundle and will be free (with no strings attached) for a limited time.

Homefront is a first person shooter game that first came out for the PS3, XBOX 360 and Windows way back in 2011 and was published by the now bankrupt THQ. It wasn’t really a massive hit and it slipped under the radar of most gamers at the time. Despite that, it did however gain enough of an audience to warrant a sequel, Homefront: The Revolution which came out last year.

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Homefront is set in a future dystopian United States where North Korea and South Korea have been united to form a Greater Korean Republic and wreaking havoc internationally. Check out the synopsis below to know more:
The year is 2027. The world as we know it is unraveling after fifteen years of economic meltdown and widespread global conflict over dwindling natural resources.
A once proud America has fallen, her infrastructure shattered and military in disarray. Crippled by a devastating EMP strike, the USA is powerless to resist the ever expanding occupation of a savage, nuclear armed Greater Korean Republic.
Abandoned by her former allies, the United States is a bleak landscape of walled towns and abandoned suburbs. This is a police state where high school stadiums have become detention centers, and shopping malls shelter armored attack vehicles. A once-free people are now prisoners… or collaborators… or revolutionaries.
Join the Resistance, stand united and fight for freedom against an overwhelming military force in Homefront’s gripping single player campaign penned by John Milius (Apocalypse Now, Red Dawn). Stand alongside a cast of memorable characters as an emotional plot unfolds in this terrifyingly plausible near-future world. Experience visceral, cinematic first-person shooter action as you fight your way across Occupied USA using guerrilla tactics, and commandeer military vehicles and advanced drone technology to defeat the enemy.
Homefront is available now for FREE on Humble Bundle until this Sunday 2AM Malaysian time (or 8+ GMT) and must be activated on Steam. Get it quick or risk missing it!
Get Homefront for FREE here
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PS5 Pulse 3D Midnight Black Headset Coming Soon to Malaysia

If you’re looking to get your hands on some new audio gear for your PlayStation 5, then you might want to wait for this one. There will be a new Pulse 3D Midnight Black headset coming soon to Malaysia.
PS5 Pulse 3D Midnight Black Headset

The PS5 Pulse 3D wireless gaming headset will have a new color variant and it’s coming to Malaysia very soon. Like the DualSense controller, it will be clad in Midnight Black. If you’re looking to get one for yourself, it will be available in Malaysia starting 29th October 2021 onwards with a retail price of RM469.

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Apart from that, there is a new PS5 system update which introduces a new equalizer control feature specifically for the Pulse 3D headset within the sound settings. Gamers can choose from 3 presets; Standard, Bass Boost, and Shooter. The latter will have an emphasis on footsteps and gunfire so you can be more aware of your surroundings. You can also create your own preset as well.
Once again, the PS5 Pulse 3D Midnight Black wireless gaming headset will be available in Malaysia from 29th October 2021 onwards with a retail price of RM469. It can be purchased at Sony Centres and PlayStation Authorized Dealers across Malaysia. If you’re not sure where to find them, click right here.
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Pokdepinion: The Midnight Black color looks great but since the PS5 is white, I would prefer one with a matching theme. At the same time, I’m curious to see how good the headset is. If I get my hands on it, you can be sure that I’ll be reviewing it as soon as it’s with me.
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Malaysia First To Receive Crush Red honor View 10 – Grab This Chance To Stand Out From The Rest!

Following its announcement at the end of last year, Malaysia will be the first in the global market to receive the Crush Red honor View 10.
Update : The honor View 10 in Crush Red is available for purchase from 8th of February 2018 at Vmall.
honor View 10 Crush Red Edition
The new color variant will come along with the original Blue and and Black option which was announced in December last year. While the official release date for the Crush Red hasn’t been confirmed yet, but we should expect it to come soon.

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honor View 10 features 6GB RAM and paired with 128GB of storage. it offers quite a decent package with its octa-core and 12-core Mali-G72 GPU. Additionally, it will feature AI technology, which is implemented in daily applications such as real-time translation and camera scene recognition.
While we’re talking on the camera, users will have the pleasure in utilizing its 20MP monochrome + 16MP RGB sensors with f/1.8 aperture. The device features a 5.99-inch FullHD display with an 18:9 ratio and runs on EMUI 8.0 and a Kirin 970 chipset. Under the hood, it packs a 3750mAh battery which comes with SuperCharge, honor’s own fast charging technology.
In addition, as we’ve posted recently, the phone will get a major update where it will get a Face Unlock Feature, allowing you to unlock your device. Not only that, users will also be getting a smart notification and smart rotate update. With the smart notification, it will only shows notification when it detects the user’s facial recognition from the device, ensuring no one else’s eyes are allowed to see what was meant for you. Where else, with the smart rotate, it does like it’s namesake. It rotates the screen according to the orientation of your face (well, duh).
Pokdepinion: The honov View 10 really looks like an interesting device to me personally. Although it is quite similar to the Mate 10,  It comes with a 3.5mm jack that the HUAWEI Mate 10 Pro lacks, which has won it for me (lol).
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iflix Launch Coconut TV – Giving An Uncensored Look Of Southeast Asia And It’s Free!

iflix has announced today of their collaboration with Coconuts Media with the release of Coconuts TV on their entertainment platform.
iflix Launch Coconut TV
Starting from today, anyone in Asia regardless of whether have an active iflix subscription or not, can stream and download all six episodes of the docu-series for free and on any device. The channel sets to feature bold and edgy documentary series that spotlights Southeast Asia’s most weird and wondrous stories.
To give an overview on the episodes, the first is titled ‘Sexy Time’, where it discuses about sex.Explore the many facets of how sex has shaped South East Asia’s modern culture, music, and society.

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Then we have ‘Marginalized’. Follow the rise of superstars  from historically marginalized groups within society, exposing the difference between who we are and we aspire to become.
‘Animal and Us’ unveils spirituality, mindfulness, and healing with a legendary horse riding, kickboxing, drug-fighting monk (well that was a long one). You’d then be brought to explore a volcanic active region where nature knows no kings nor does it give mercy to the wildlife around it.
Besides that, there’s also ‘Wheels of Change’ where the only assurance in life is change. Follow the rise of gender equality in Malaysian motorsports and the fall of the iconic Filipino jeepney. Witness the evolution and how steadfast communities adapt to these fast times.
The rest, well we’ll just leave that for you to check out. Besides, the episodes are free so there’s nothing to lose. Do check them out!
Now available to over one billion consumers, which includes territories throughout Asia, the Middle East and Asia, iflix has established itself as a key player in the video streaming service provider market.
The company provides access to thousands of TV shows, movies, and more with content made available to cater to everyone’s taste such as comedies, drama, K-drama, Bollywood, Nollywood, cartoons, movies, live sports, and more from Hollywood.
Pokdepinion: Haven’t had the time to go and watch yet, but from what I’ve gathered, they really sound interesting. I mean, from featuring Miss Tiffany’s transgender beauty pageant in Pattaya to midget boxing in Manila (not that I have any weird fetishes!), they are certainly different from the usual stuff we get on TV.

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Rumoured New Nintendo Switch Possibly Handheld Only – Lite and Pro Models

Rumoured New Nintendo Switch Possibly Handheld Only

Previously, we’ve heard inklings of a brand new Nintendo Switch model in the works, which should come with some minor upgrades but nothing overly major from the current system. Now, we’ve started to hear more about it being possibly fully handheld and not the hybrid system that it is now.
Michael Pachter, an analyst for Wedbush Industries, believes that the company is working on a fully handheld Nintendo Switch model which should retail for USD $199.

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I expect the device to have the same screen, but with Joy Cons built into the body and no docking station. Since it can’t ‘switch’ from handheld to console, it’s hard to guess what they will call it, but let’s assume Game Boy (kidding).
While the price point is certainly attractive, it does raise some questions. Would a handheld-only Nintendo Switch still be called a Switch as it denotes the nature to switch between console and handheld modes? And if let’s say this is true, what about the Nintendo 3DS? Surely, this would kill it completely.

Dr. Serkan Toto with Kantan Games on the other hand, who has spoken quite a bit about Nintendo on the Twitter front over the past year, had his own thoughts. While he also believes we’ll be getting a “Lite” version of Nintendo’s system, there’s also the possible new “Pro” model to consider.
While the 2019 Switch Pro has been already reported to be in development by the Wall Street Journal, I also think Nintendo will offer a Switch Lite (or just keep the current version at a lower price) to cover the lower end of the spectrum and offset sinking 3DS sales.
He also feels that there will be an increase in games by 3rd party developers on the system, starting Spring 2019, which will also help boost the sales of the system. It could possibly be as much as one gamer per month from major developers / publishers like EA and Activision.
This seems to tie in nicely with our report yesterday where the system is said to now be capable of running the EA Frostbite Engine, which can elevate the quality of games on the system from EA.
It’s still hard to say as to what might happen but one thing’s for sure, the future is bright for the Nintendo Switch as it is expected to be the best-selling console of 2019.
Source: GamesIndustry.biz
Pokdepinion: Not gonna lie, I bought it just for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate and I have no regrets. Any other game is a plus to me. Regardless, I’m still excited to see what will be coming for it this year.
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It Looks Like a Fast & Furious Game is Coming From Project CARS Developer

Project Fast & Furious

So apparently the CEO of Slightly Mad Studios, a British video game developer who’s responsible for the ever popular racing simulator game Project CARS and its sequel, Project CARS 2 (which was just released today on Steam and on PlayStation 4 and XBOX ONE systems) recently teased a potential Fast & Furious tie-in game is in the works.

In a recent Project CARS 2 stream by Australian YouTuber SpotTheOzzie, the studio’s CEO, Ian Bell unexpectedly dropped by to partake in a long and open chat with SpotTheOzzie regarding their much anticipated sequel Project CARS 2 as well some of Slightly Mad Studios’ upcoming developments. Check out the actual stream below for the full talk (it’s several hours long though so be warned!).

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Not sure whether this was done intentionally or not but during Bell’s open chat with SpotTheOzzie he provided all who watched the video with a little tease on a particular project they are working on.
Guess what the latest Need for Speed game is doing, and have a think about which Hollywood film they’re copying – And then I can tell you we have a six year deal with that major Hollywood company that’ll beat what Need for Speed is doing. For the next six years.
It’s a pretty vague tease I admit. Based on that statement alone, they could be working on any movie tie-in racing game which isn’t necessarily a Fast & Furious title. For all you know they could be making a dark, gritty and balls to the walls interpretation of a Speed Race (actually now that I’ve written that down I actually wouldn’t mind a dark, gritty and balls to the walls version of Speed Racer). He did mention that they can’t really say much publicly regarding the project for maybe another two or three weeks.
However, Bell did add a sly little stinger that pretty much confirms that their next project is indeed a Fast 7 Furious tie-in.
If you look at me, I’m a bald guy and I work out a bit – So that’s a clue.
Bald and works out. I wonder who Ian Bell is referring to?
Slightly Mad Studios isn’t a stranger to the Fast & Furious style story-centric racing games as they were also the developers for two of EA’s previous Need for Speed titles (Need for Speed: Shift and Shift 2: Unleashed).
Slightly Mad Studios’ latest game, Project CARS 2 is available right now on Steam, PS4 and XBOX ONE.
Get it HERE!
Pokdepinion: I’m really curious to see Slightly Mad Studios’ take on a Fast & Furious game. Imagine a Fast & Furious game with Project CARS beautiful graphics coupled with Dom Toretto’s adventures and you’ve got a potential recipe for success.
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OPPO F9 X Shiseido Starry Purple Edition Coming This 2nd October 2018

While previously we’ve reported on the Starry Purple, it seems that OPPO has added another addition to the package with the OPPO F9 X Shiseido Starry Purple.
OPPO F9 X Shiseido Starry Purple Limited Edition
With the special edition giftbox, you will be getting a glittery F9 Starry Purple, a Shiseido Lipstick and more that’s inspired by the OPPO F9 Starry Purple shade.
The OPPO f9 X Shiseido Starry Purple Limited Edition Gift Box will be launched this coming 2nd of October 2018. We will be there as well to witness the launch.

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You can click here to find out more on the F9 Starry Purple or here to learn more on the OPPO F9 in general.
[UPDATE 1] OPPO F9 X Shiseido Starry Purple Only Available On Lazada
The limited edition OPPO F9 X Shiseido Starry Purple gift box will be exclusively be available at Lazada online store at 12PM on the 3rd October 2018 onwards, while stocks last.
For those who purchase, they will receive a glittery F9 Starry Purple, Shiseido Rouge Rouge liptick in Primrose Sun that’s worth RM108 and a flash makeup service card.
Pokdepinion: Hmm, what could i say about this edition? I probably wouldn’t buy it since I don’t use lipsticks, so….. this one’s for the ladies I guess.

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Win A Trip To Taiwan When You Purchase Transcend Products – Contest Lasts Until The 9th of March 2018!

Ever wanted to travel to Taiwan but never had the chance (or event the money) ? Well Transcend is giving you that precise chance. All you need to do is make a purchase of their products.
Buy Transcend And Stand A Chance To Visit Taiwan
To celebrate the Chinese New Year, Transcend is offering their customers a chance to win prizes that includes a round trip flight ticket to Taiwan. The contest starts today (12th February) until the 9th of March 2018.
All you need to do is purchase Transcend’s HDD/SSD/Dashcam in designated ALL IT stores from Low Yat Plaza, Digital Mall, and Ikano Mall.

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For you to be eligible to win a prize, participants has to complete the following criteria and steps;

Complete the Promotion entry form with valid contact details
Upload a clear photo of their invoice from designated ALL IT stores purchased between 12th February and 9th March 2018
Key in the invoice number, purchase date, and serial number of the purchased  product.

There will be 1 Grand Prize winner for a KUL – TPE round trip economy ticket for the lucky winner to have fun in Taiwan. Despite that, that’s not all that in terms of prize. Second place winner will be getting a Transcend External 1TB HDD (25A3W) for their storage needs. Last but not least, there will be 3 winners who will be getting a Transcend 32GB Type-C OTG flash drive (JF890s) for that extra space for their mobile devices.
This promotion is only open to Malaysian citizens and prizes will be delivered to the winners. Each person is entitled to only one prize only. To increase your chances for winning, you can make multiple purchases for more entries (one entry per purchased item). For details on the contest, you can click here to go to their official Facebook page and here for the entry form.
Pokdepinion: Well there’s nothing to lose here isn’t it. if you’re already planning on buying a Transcend product, just make sure that when you make a purchase from designated ALL IT store! Also, condolence to those that lost their lives in the Taiwan quake.
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Bethesda Announces New Fallout 76!

Step inside Vault 76

In a recent Twitch stream Bathesda announced a new addition to their beloved Fallout video game franchise called Fallout 76, much to the surprise and delight of many. After giving us a little tease on their Twitter account a couple of days ago, the teaser trailer for Fallout 76 finally dropped. Check it out below.

The teaser trailer doesn’t really show much apart from a deserted shelter, presumably the titular “Vault 76”. It starts out with a scene of a Pip Boy zooming out revealing an empty bedroom with a party hat and plastic red cup resting on a bedside table, indicative of some sort of party that happened prior. An invitation shown on a computer screen later in the trailer points to this.

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The trailer then shows a television set broadcasting some sort of press conference with actor Ron Perlman’s voice saying, “When the fighting has stopped and the fallout has settled, you must rebuild.” Ron Perlman has become synonymous with the Fallout franchise, having lent his voice in almost all of the Fallout games.

The trailer then continues with a scene of an empty hall of sorts with tied up balloons and confetti strewn all over the floor. A huge banner with the words “Celebrate Reclamation Day” hangs on the wall, further indicating a party or a celebration happened. The trailer then shows us an unnamed survivor with a number 76 emblazoned on the back of his jumpsuit and putting on his Pip Boy. The trailer then ends with a quote from Ron Perlman and the Fallout 76 title card.

Again this is just a tease therefore details surrounding the game are scarce. However, the song “Take Me Home, Country Roads” could mean that the Fallout 76 will be set somewhere in West Virginia seeing that the words “West Virginia” are heard in the song’s lyrics.

Another interesting detail uncovered by IGN’s Jordon Oloman points that the dates featured in the trailer are set way before the first Fallout game which could mean that Fallout 76 is a prequel.

Ok, so I’ve done some trailer snooping. #Fallout76 is set prior to every Fallout game we’ve seen, occurs a few decades after the Great War. This is the year that Richard Grey (The Master) falls in the vat and mutates. Interesting. #PleaseStandBy pic.twitter.com/ALNaawhU6D
— Jordan Oloman 🦆 (@JordanOloman) May 30, 2018

Kotaku also mentioned that they heard that Fallout 76 might be “an online game of some sort”. Could this mean that the game will have online multiplayer? I guess we’ll find out from Bathesda themselves during their presentation at this year’s E3 conference this June. Stay tuned for our coverage on that.
Pokdepinion: Wow I didn’t expect a new Fallout game so soon after Fallout 4. It’s gonna be interesting to see if Fallout 76 does indeed turn out to be a prequel or something. Also hopefully it’ll be more enjoyable than Fallout 4.
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Noctua chromax.black CPU coolers finally released

After teasing them for God knows how long, Noctua has finally launched their all-black chromax.black coolers. While the originals were renowned for their performance, the brown fans and bright aluminium just wasn’t a good fit for most builds. Also Noctua’s drive for maximum performance may have gotten in the way of aesthetics.

According to Noctua, the way that they solder the aluminium fins to the copper heatpipes made it difficult to add the black coating. But after a lot of time and engineering work they have finally found the solution to it, and thus Noctua birthed the Noctua NH-D15 chromax.black , NH-U12S chromax.black and NH-L9i chromax.black.
Noctua promises that these blacked out coolers will not have a performance handicap, delivering the same quiet cooling as the regular variant.

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Speaking of variants, Noctua also announced that the first 5000 pieces of the Noctua NH-D15 chromax.black and NH-U12S chromax.black sold through Noctua’s official Amazon and eBay stores will be the exclusive Linus Tech Tips limited edition. Basically you get extra orange anti-vibration pads and custom LTT fan stickers.
Meanwhile for the rest of us who either missed out or can’t get them from Noctua’s official online channels can get the regular chromax.black coolers starting the end of October.

In addition to the new coolers, Noctua also announced the new NA-SAVP3 anti-vibration pads in black, blue, green, red, white and yellow. These fit on the NF-A15 fans bundled with the Noctua NH-D15 chromax.black, while NH-U12S users can customize their NF-F12 fans with the existing NA-AVP1 pads.
The Noctua NH-D15 chromax.black and NH-U12S chromax.black are also compatible with the heatsink covers launched before this for further customization.
Here are the prices of the new Noctua chromax.black lineup:
Noctua NH-D15 chromax.black: USD 99.90 (~RM419)Noctua NH-U12S chromax.black: USD 69.90 (~RM294)Noctua NH-L9i chromax.black: USD 49.90 (~RM247)Noctua NA-SAVP3 chromax: USD 6.90 (~RM29)

Of course, these aren’t final Malaysian pricing for the Noctua chromax.black coolers. We will have to wait for local availability for that. It does seem like Noctua isn’t charging a premium for the much better looking coolers though.
Pokdepinion: Just as I thought the Noctua NH-D15 looked amazing on my ROG Maximus VII Impact… Now I gotta get the chromax.black!
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Black Shark 2 Officially Launched In Malaysia Starting From RM2,499

If gaming smartphones are your cup of tea, you will be glad to know that the Black Shark 2 has been officially launch today. The new Black Shark 2 comes with a couple of new upgrades over its predecessor.

Black Shark 2 was brought officially to our shores by Intelligent Earnings Sdn. Bhd. Being the latest Black Shark device in the market, you’d expect that the phone packs the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 chipset. It comes with up to 12GB LPDDR4x RAM and it offers 256GB UFS 2.1 internal storage.

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Screen wise, it sports a 6.39-inch FHD+ AMOLED display. In the front, it lets you take selfies with its 20MP camera and a dual 48MP+12MP camera setup at the back. Powering the device is a 4000mAh battery under the hood.

Black Shark 2 Specifications

Snapdragon 855, octa-core up to 2.84 GHz, 7nm FinFET
Up to 12GB LPDDR4x dual channel RAM
256GB UFS 2.1 storage
6.39″ FHD+ AMOLED display, 108.9% DCI-P3, Super HDR, MEMC
48MP f/1.75 + 12MP f/2.2 rear camera
20MP f/2.0 4-in-1 selfie camera
4000 mAh battery (27W Quick Charge 4.0)
8GB + 128GB: RM2,499
12GB + 256GB: RM2,999

You might want to act quick if you’re eyeing to get the Black Shark 2 as the first 200 customers who purchase the device from their official store on Shopee will get a RM100 voucher as well as one free Fujitsu headphone E210BT which is worth RM399.
Pokdepinion: Quite the deal, specs are more than enough as well as an acceptable price. Will you be getting the Black Shark 2? Let us know!
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Threads, Instagram’s Text-based Extension, Gains 100 Million Users in 5 Days

The launch of Threads, a text-based extension of Instagram, has garnered significant attention, with reports indicating that 100 million users signed up within the first five days. Meta, the parent company of Instagram, aims to attract users from platforms like Twitter to its ecosystem. However, Threads currently lacks certain key features, including a chronological feed, robust search capabilities, and the inability to delete profiles without losing Instagram posts. As the user base grows rapidly, questions arise about the platform’s long-term viability and whether it can compete with established social media giants.
Threads Reached 100 Million Users in 5 Days

Quiver Quantitative, a data analysis firm, has reported that millions of users flocked to Threads to explore the new platform. While the exact number of users leaving the platform remains unknown, the rapid growth in sign-ups demonstrates significant interest. However, some users have voiced concerns about the content they see on Threads, which primarily consists of influencers, brands, and celebrities. This focus on curated content raises the question of whether users will miss out on updates from friends and family, impacting the platform’s overall user experience.

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Zuck is a cuck
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) July 9, 2023

In an intriguing development, Elon Musk, CEO of Twitter, recently replied to a tweet about Mark Zuckerberg’s presence on Threads by stating, “Zuck is a cuck.” While the choice of words raised eyebrows, Musk’s comment signifies Twitter’s keen interest in monitoring the progress of its competitor. This interaction highlights the fierce competition among social media platforms vying for user attention and engagement.
Legal documents reveal that Twitter has accused Meta’s Threads of violating trade secrets and intellectual property. However, a representative from Meta has refuted these claims, asserting that none of the individuals involved in the Threads project had previously worked for Twitter. The legal dispute adds an extra layer of complexity to the rivalry between the two tech giants and further underscores the high stakes involved in the social media landscape.
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Pokdepinion: Threads’ rapid growth and its ability to attract 100 million users within five days undoubtedly make it a force to be reckoned with in the social media space. However, the platform still has room for improvement, particularly in terms of features like a chronological feed and enhanced search functionality. Additionally, legal disputes between Meta and Twitter further highlight the intense competition in the industry. As Threads continues to evolve, it remains to be seen whether it can fulfill its potential and become a significant player.
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Award-Winning Razer Tomahawk Gaming Desktop Is Officially Coming

Razer Tomahawk Gaming Desktop is Razer’s new ultra-compact and ultra-modular desktop built for gamers, professionals, and creators. The Razer Tomahawk was first announced at CES 2020 and bagged itself five “Best of CES” awards.
Razer Tomahawk Gaming Desktop: small and powerful

The Razer Tomahawk Gaming Desktop is quite the small desktop, measuring only 210mm x 150mm x 365mm, a mere 11.5 litres, while still packing an Intel Core i9-9980HK processor, 16GB of DDR4 memory, a 512GB SSD + 2TB HDD, and up to an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 on select models. It features an Intel NUC 9 Extreme Compute Element card which contains the processor, memory, and SSD storage in a single module that is docked into the Tomahawk’s unique sled-based design.

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Furthermore, the sled comes with a PCIe slot to host the Compute Element card, a 750W power supply, a 2TB HDD, and an additional PCIe slot for a graphics card, mainly for users opting out of the RTX 3080 equipped model. The sled is securely locked into the chassis via a toolless latch handle and easily slides out to provide users quick access to internal components for future upgrades.

The Razer Tomahawk Gaming Desktop is made from CNC-milled aluminium, anodised with a matte black finish and features Razer Chroma RGB lined at the bottom. It also comes with a  selection of ports at the back including four USB-A 3.2 Gen 2 ports, two USB-C Thunderbolt 3 ports, two Gigabit Ethernet ports, and a 3.5mm rear speakers/TOSLINK combo port.
The Razer Tomahawk Gaming Desktop will be available for pre-order in December 2020 with a price starting from USD2,399.99 (RM9767.65).
Pokdepinion: I’m seriously digging the look of the Razer Tomahawk. It’s small and sleek and oh so pretty-looking.
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ViewQwest Broadband Offers 100Mbps At RM88/month — Get 3 Months Subscription Off When You Subscribe

The folks at ViewQwest today reveal of their new #BetterBroadband promotion, where you can get 100Mbps from just RM88 per month. Here are the plans that they are offering:
ViewQwest 10/10 #BetterBroadband Plans
As you can see, ViewQwest is offering speeds of up to 300Mbps. For a limited time, new subscribers can enjoy discounted rates starting from RM88 per month for the 100Mbps Non-Mesh package, which comes with a 36-month contract. They’ve said that once the contract is up, you will be getting additional free service.
All of the plans comes bundled with ASUS Wi-Fi routers, so you can rest assured that you’re getting quality ones.

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You can enjoy a maximum total savings of up to RM1,674 comprising of monthly rebates over 18 months in a 36-month contract period and three additional free service when the contract ends if you choose the 300Mbps Mesh plan.
Each of the plans comes with a free Static IP address worth RM200 monthly and proprietary ViewQwest services, which includes latency-based routing and the promise to not apply a Fair Usage Policy. This basically means that they wont throttle your speeds.
ViewQwest services is currently available in the Klang Valley and Johor Bahru area. For more details, you can check out ViewQwest’s website.
Pokdepinion: Seems like an interesting deal. I’m pretty sure the consumers out there will be happy to find more options when it comes to ISPs.
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New HUAWEI Hongmeng OS Said to Be Sixty Times Faster Than Android

As we’ve reported before, the initial trade ban affecting HUAWEI has forced them to rethink their smartphone strategy moving forward. As we might not see newer smartphones from them running Android OS, they are hard at work with their own Hongmeng OS. Now we have a bit more details to share about this new mobile OS.
Hongmeng OS is said to be coming sometime this October 2019, and is said to be sixty times faster than Android. Keep in mind that this isn’t something that HUAWEI only recently started developing as their have been working on that for the last seven years. It is said that the OS is currently in the final stages of development before it can be released for public use.

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Unfortunately, there are still plenty of details about Hongmeng OS that we are still uncertain about at the moment. They’ve yet to share what the UI is like, among many other things. The biggest setback for this new OS would be that it will be pale in comparison to both Android and iOS in terms of apps. Interestingly, it is said that Hongmeng OS will be capable of running Android apps, and possibly iOS apps as well. If this is true, it will certainly make the OS more viable for consumers.
Back to the claim that it is sixty times faster than Android, we are uncertain as to what the basis is for that. It wasn’t outright mentioned as to what basis is it faster. It could be a synthetic benchmark, or it could just boot up speed.
Interestingly, wccftech reported that it is expected to be 60% faster than Android when it comes to running apps and that it can run Android apps with the condition that the app itself is recompiled specifically for Hongmeng OS.
It will certainly have the potential to fight against the two mobile OS giants and if it succeeded to at least stand toe-to-toe with them, then a technological revolution will be upon us. It’s certainly an exciting time to be alive.
Source: DigitalPhablet
Pokdepinion: Personally excited and would like to give the OS  a try. It could be better, but it could be worse. However, there’s only one way to find out.
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[Unboxing] ASUS ZenFone 4 Max Pro – Bigger battery than before

[Unboxing] ASUS ZenFone 4 Max Pro

We got our hands on one of ASUS’ brand new device from their recently launched ASUS ZenFone 4 line, the ASUS ZenFone 4 Max Pro. The third iteration of the Max series known for their big and long lasting batteries, the ASUS ZenFone 4 Max Pro upped the game a little bit  compared to its predecessors by including a much bigger battery and a brand new dual rear camera setup.
Check out the unboxing of the ZenFone 4 Max Pro down below!

Here are the detailed specifications for the ASUS ZenFone 4 Max Pro:

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Model
ASUS ZenFone 4 Max Pro (ZC554KL)

CPU
Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 Octa-core 1.4GHz, 64-bit, 28nm

GPU
Adreno 505

RAM / Storage
3GB / 32GB

Rear Camera 1
16MP, Omnivision 16880, 1.12μm, f/2.0, 25mm focal length, 80° field of view

Rear Camera 2
5MP, Omnivision 5675, 1.12μm, f/2.2, 18mm focal length, 120° field of view

Front Camera
16MP, Omnivision 16880, 1.0μm, f/2.0, 26mm focal length, 80° field of view

Display
5.5″ HD (1280 x 720) IPS LCD, 400 nits

Wireless
Integrated 802.11b/g/n 2.4GHz, Wi-Fi Direct

Connectivity
Bluetooth 4.1
Micro USB 2.0 (with OTG support)
0.3s fingerprint sensor

SIM and Expansion
Dual nano SIM with LTE + dedicated SD card (up to 2TB)

Battery
5000mAh

Audio
Speaker with PMIC internal amplifier, dual mic system

Colors
Rose Pink
Sunlight Gold
Deepsea Black

Price
RM1099

Personally I’m a bigger fan of the ZenFone Max series than the other models in the ASUS ZenFone series simply because of its long battery life. Sure the ASUS ZenFone 4 Max Pro might look like it is a tad bit under powered compared to its other cousins in the ZneFone 4 line up but the ZenFone Max series is more known for its long lasting battery life rather than its sheer power. With a 5000 mAh battery, the ASUS ZenFone 4 Max Pro might just be the best one yet in its series.
Stay tuned for our review of the device coming real soon!
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PS Plus Asia February 2021 Free Games Lineup

PlayStation Asia has just unveiled next month’s line of free games for their PS Plus subscribers which they can keep as long as they are on PS Plus. Here is the official PS Plus Asia February 2021 free games lineup.
PS Plus Asia February 2021
Concrete Genie (PS4)

The first game on the PS Plus Asia February 2021 free games list is Concrete Genie. Released in 2018, Concrete genie is an action-adventure game where you play Ash, a young boy from a small town named Denska.
Create your very own street art on Denska’s polluted walls, and watch as the mischievous Genies you paint spring into life and come to your aid. Each Genie possesses magical elemental powers that not only help you overcome puzzles and see off your adversaries, but are also the key to changing Ash’s and Denska’s destiny.

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Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night (PS4)

Second, Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night is a gothic horror action side-scrolling RPG set in 19th century England. A paranormal force has summoned a demon-infested castle, revealing crystal shards infused with tremendous magical power.
Play as Miriam, an orphan scarred by an alchemist’s curse which slowly crystallizes her body. To save humanity, and herself in the process, Miriam must fight through the castle and defeat the summoner, Gebel.
Biped (PS4)

Next, Biped is a coop action-adventure game with a strong focus on moment-to-moment collaboration between 2 players. Two little bipedal robots, Aku and Sila, will walk side by side and embark on a fun and bonding journey.
Enjoy the adventure solo or grab a friend or a family member and have a blast together in co-op mode. Communicate and coordinate to conquer challenges together and find out how good a pair you truly are.
Control: Ultimate Edition (PS5)

Control: Ultimate Edition is the first of the free PS5 games in the PS Plus Asia February 2021 free games list. A corruptive presence has invaded the Federal Bureau of Control. Only you have the power to stop it. The world is now your weapon in an epic fight to annihilate an ominous enemy through deep and unpredictable environments. Containment has failed, humanity is at stake. Will you regain control?
Control: Ultimate Edition contains the main game and all previously released Expansions (“The Foundation” and “AWE”).
Destruction AllStars (PS5)

Second and final PS5 game for the PS Plus Asia February 2021 free games list, Destruction AllStars is an upcoming vehicular combat game set to debut next month. Master the art of intense vehicle-based combat through timing, tactics and skills to cause colossal amounts of damage, destruction and devastation in vibrant arenas across the globe.
A roster of 16 blockbuster Destruction AllStars are revved up and ready to compete in the name of entertainment and demolition. So, strap in for intense, explosive and unpredictable levels of free-flowing action and fight to be crowned the Global Destruction Federation Champion.
That’s all for the PS Plus Asia February 2021 free games lineup. There’s still some time to redeem the free games from PS Plus Asia January 2021 list if you haven’t, so you better be quick.
Pokdepinion: PS Plus Asia February 2021 has a pretty good line of games. Too bad I don’t have a PS5 yet though.
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PSA: Pink WhatsApp Is Not Real, And It Will Hurt You (And Your Data)

Everyone uses WhatsApp these days for all kinds of things – which makes it a perfect target for hackers to try spreading malware with a simple trick of social engineering. No, WhatsApp is not turning pink for any reason, it is in fact a potentially malicious app that MCMC (Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission) warranted a public service announcement to remind everyone of fake apps in the wild.

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In the notice, MCMC noted that the app advertised itself as offering “better security and privacy features, customised interface, and the ability to transmit larger files than the popular WhatsApp application”. Given that chat app often ask for sensitive permissions such as photos, contacts and even SMS access, this of course poses a huge security risk.
The notice further noted that malicious actors may send download links through the legitimate WhatsApp app to invite users downloading the fraudulent app, and MCMC is further advising all users to not install the app in any circumstances, and should the app be already present on the device, remove it immediately.
It’s always a safe practice to download apps from verified sources such as Apple App Store, Google Play Store and Huawei AppGallery – and should anyone found any suspicious activity relating to the Pink WhatsApp, they can report it at Aduan MCMC portal here, or call the hotline at 1800-188-030.
Pokdepinion: Do NOT download apps outside of app stores – unless you know what you’re getting into. Careful out there!
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You Can Now Shop Directly From Official Xiaomi Global Store On Shopee

Xiaomi fans will probably like the fact that they can now shop their favorite products from the brand and shipped directly from China through the official Xiaomi Global Store on Shopee.
The store is a great way for consumers who are looking for products such as the Mi Band 4, which is not officially out yet in Malaysia, while not having to worry about possible warranty issues. If you’re eyeing for it, it’s now available at the store at the price of RM149.
In conjunction with Shopee Men’s Sale event, which last until 23rd of June 2019, shoppers will receive a RM5 storewide voucher with no minimum spend that is valid during the campaign and with purchases from the Xiaomi Global store.

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They’ve also prepared the newly released Xiaomi Mi 9T (6GB+128GB), where it comes with the same price that was announced at the phone’s launch. What’s different? Well if you purchase from the Xiaomi Global store, you will get a complimentary Redmi Air Dots that’s worth RM129. It will be available from 27th of June onwards.
Additionally, those who follow the Xiaomi Global store on Shopee and purchase the Xiaomi Mi 9T will receive an additional Xiaomi Mi Compact Bluetooth Speaker 2 that’s worth RM49.90. Not to forget, there’s also a RM30 rebate voucher when you spend RM1000 in the Mobile and Gadgets category. You can use the code JUNMOBILE30 from now till 30th of June 2019.
More importantly, all products that are sold in the store are 100% authentic and warranty is supported by local after-sales service.
To see their offerings, you can head to the store here.
Pokdepinion: Wow, if that’s the case, buying a Xiaomi Mi 9T from the store would be more rewarding considering the freebies that they’re offering.
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Looking forward to the iPhone 7? These guys have already destroyed it

While I usually cringe at the sight of brand new gadgets being destroyed, I understand it is all necessary, in the name of science. So here are some YouTube videos of the iPhone 7 being wrecked by JerryRigEverything and also the Hydraulic Press Channel.
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In this video, JerryRigEverything scratches the iPhone 7’s screen and chassis with common objects like keys and also less-common ones like a box cutter. He also showed that the home button and camera lens which made of sapphire glass on the iPhone 6s, now features regular glass on the iPhone 7.
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The Hydraulic Press Channel is pretty aptly named, as they literally use a hydraulic press to destroy everything. So here is the iPhone 7 being crushed. Suprisingly, it didn’t explode despite the lithium ion battery being crushed like that. Perhaps it’s safer than a certain other flagship device?

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And last but not least, a video by iFixit as they methodically teardown the iPhone 7. A lot more comfortable to watch, I must say.
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