Apple A17 Bionic Expected to Focus On Battery Life Rather Than Performance

Rather than focusing on performance boosts like most chips for the past few years, the Apple A17 Bionic chip will be focusing more on battery life this time around.
Apple A17 Bionic

TSMC has started mass producing chips using its 3nm process, which is expected to lead to more efficient chips for the upcoming iPhone 15 family with the Apple A17 Bionic SoC. According to Bloomberg, TSMC’s 3nm process offers better performance and requires about 35% less power than its 5nm chips.

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The improved power efficiency is expected to be particularly beneficial for the Pro versions of the iPhone 15, which may feature an Always-On display that could potentially drain the battery. However, the actual impact on battery life may vary for each user.

It seems that the iPhone 15 Pro models will likely benefit from the improved efficiency of the new Apple A17 Bionic chips being produced by TSMC using its 3nm process. Apple has previously only included its newest chips in the Pro models of its iPhone releases, and it is expected to do the same with the iPhone 15.
Additionally, the Pro models of the iPhone 15 are rumored to feature an Always-On display, which could potentially drain the battery. The improved efficiency of the new chips could help offset this increased battery drain.
However, if Apple continues to differentiate the base and Pro models of the iPhone 15 as it did with the iPhone 14, the non-Pro models may be seen as being disadvantaged, with fewer features and an older chipset at the time of release.
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Pokdepinion: I’ve been saying this for a while; we don’t need to see performance grow leaps and bounds anymore, at least not for a while. Smartphone chips should focus more on efficiency since flagships have already become so powerful, regardless of whether it’s an Android or iPhone.
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These Are All The ROG Phone 3 Accessories That You Can Get

As many of you may know, the ASUS ROG Phone 3 has a bunch of accessories that can help take your gaming experience to the next level. If you have an ROG Phone 3 and looking for more gaming accessories, consider this your guide on what you can and should buy.
ROG Kunai 3

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There are plenty of mobile gamepads out there right now but there’s nothing quite as versatile as the ROG Kunai 3. For starters, you can use the gamepad in both wired and wireless modes via USB-C and Bluetooth respectively with your ROG Phone 3.

Arguably the biggest attraction factor of the ROG Kunai 3 is the ability to use it in 3 different ways; Handheld Mode, All-in-One Mode, and Mobility Mode. Using the bumper case on the ROG Phone 3, you can slide in both sides of the gamepad in a similar fashion to the Nintendo Switch Joy Cons, making it convenient if you like the handheld gaming experience.

The Mobility Mode will require you to slide both sides of the ROG Kunai 3 on the charger, letting you use it like a compact gamepad like the SNES controller. The All-in-One Mode will have you use both the charger and grip so you get a true console-grade gamepad experience complete. These two uses cases will be ideal if you want to attach the AeroActive Cooler 3 on your ROG Phone 3 as you can keep it running cool and use the built-in kickstand for a better viewing angle.
ROG TwinView Dock 3

For gamers looking to get the most of your mobile gaming experience or for streamers looking for an easier time to livestream mobile games, the ROG TwinView Dock 3 is your best friend. With it, you can get a true dual-screen gaming experience as it adds another 6.59-inch Full HD+ AMOLED display. This is handy for certain games like Asphalt 9, where one screen displays the race while the other displays the map for easier referencing.

As for livestreaming, having two screens is very handy so you can play the game and see your livestream chat at the same time. Even if neither of these fit you, having the extra screen for easier communication is great. Compared to the previous generation TwinView Dock, this one has support for the higher 144Hz refresh rate so you can enjoy ultra-smooth gaming even on the secondary display.
ROG Mobile Desktop Dock

There are a good number of gamers out there who would prefer to have their mobile gaming experience to be on a similar level as desktop PC gaming. This is where the ROG Mobile Desktop Dock comes into play. What it does is that gives you access to a number of ports so you can connect to external devices for a full-fledged gaming experience. These ports include:

1 x MIC in port
1 x S/PDIF Audio out port
1 x 10/100M LAN port
1 x Standard HDMI port
1 x 3 in 1 Card Reader
1 x Display Port 1.2
1 x USB-C Port

With all of these, you can connect to an external 4K monitor, mouse and keyboard, LAN cable, memory card and surround sound systems. It truly takes your mobile gaming experience to the next level but even if you’re not interested in the prospect of gaming on your ROG Phone 3 this way, it’s a handy way watch Netflix, YouTube or consume media in general on a bigger scale.
Not sure if the ROG Phone 3 is the right one for you? Check out our review by clicking right here.
ROG Clip

If you’d rather not purchase a specific gamepad for mobile gaming but would still want to use a gamepad anyway, the ROG Clip will be your best friend. The ROG Clip has 3 different attachments to suit 3 specific gamepads; the DualShock 4, the Xbox One controller, and Google Stadia controller.
PSA: The PS4 attachment will not work with the DualSense.
All you have to do is attach the base of the clip to the gamepad of your choosing, and then attach the phone holder to that base. After that, simply attach your ROG Phone 3 to the phone holder and you’re good to go. The phone holder portion is removable and there’s only one, so if you plan on switch gamepads, you will have to detach the phone holder and reattach it to the appropriate base.
As far as connecting those gamepads to the ROG Phone 3, just follow the instructions given by the manufacturers on both wired and wireless connections.
ASUS AI Noise-Canceling Mic Adapter

As many of you might know by now, the ASUS ROG Phone 3 doesn’t come with a 3.5mm headphone jack. However, that doesn’t mean you can’t use your analog headphones / earphones. There are 2 ways to go about this; use the AeroActive Cooler 3 or use this ASUS AI Noise-Canceling Mic Adapter.

Simply plug it in to the ROG Phone 3’s USB-C port, then connect your favourite pair of headphones to the adapter, and you’re good to go. Furthermore, you can also use this on PC, PS4, PS5, and Mac with ease as it comes with a USB-C to USB-A adapter as well. If you’d like to adjust the noise cancellation, you can just use the software to do so.
You don’t need to get all of these accessories for your ROG Phone 3. However, I’m sure at least one of these would have caught your eye to make your mobile gaming experience a much better one. Personally, the ROG Kunai 3 is a pretty good buy given how versatile it is, and it also makes for a good gamepad for PC gaming. Either one you choose from all of these, you just can’t go wrong with it.
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Apple Watch ‘Pro’ Rumors: Larger Display and Body Temperature Sensor

This autumn, Apple is believed to reveal three versions of its smartwatch which are the updated SE, Series 8, and a high-end variant known as the Apple Watch “Pro”.
According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, both will have a dramatic makeover, better battery life, and a body temperature sensor, among other improvements.

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According to Gurman, the Watch “Pro” will have a 7% bigger screen than the basic model and a new design that is a development of the present rectangular shape without being round. The smartwatch is also said to have a stronger titanium body.
The Watch “Pro” is also believed to incorporate a body temperature sensor. The sensor would allegedly be able to detect fevers and advise you whether to use a specialised thermometer or see a doctor. The smartwatch may also have longer battery life and will be able to run for several days on a single charge thanks to a new low-power mode.
The company has yet to confirm an official release date for the Apple Watch, although reports suggest it will be available in the autumn alongside the iPhone 14 and AirPods Pro 2.
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Pokdepinion: Three variants of the Apple Watch is a nice move made by the company. People can buy either one of the watches according to their needs and wants.
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Facebook Dark Mode is Starting to Roll Out for Android and iOS – Here’s How to Enable It

With pretty much every app out there have some form of Dark Mode, it’s odd that Facebook Dark Mode is still not available, at least for the mobile app itself. It appears that we don’t have to wait for much longer as the social media giant is starting to roll it out for Android and iOS devices.
Facebook Dark Mode is Starting to Roll Out for Android and iOS

Facebook is publicly testing Dark Mode! 🌙
You asked it, I chatted with Facebook’s @alexvoica about it and here’s a video made in collaboration with Facebook! pic.twitter.com/TGjdTXDxoP
— Jane Manchun Wong (@wongmjane) October 30, 2020

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First discovered by researcher Jane Manchun Wong and shown on her Twitter account, Facebook Dark Mode is already rolling out on a global scale to a much wider user base. Previously, it was in testing phase since June 2020 with only a very select few having access to it.
With that being said however, there are still many people across the globe who do not have access to Facebook Dark Mode just yet. If you’re wondering how to enable it if you have the feature in your app, it’s pretty easy.
In the Facebook app under the Menu tab, simply head on over to Settings & Privacy section and you will be the Dark Mode button. You can choose to have it forced on or off, or simply leave it to follow system-level settings. If you smartphone has OS-level dark mode which enables when the Sun goes down, the app can follow accordingly.
For regions that have yet to receive the Facebook Dark Mode update, there is no word yet on when exactly it will land. However, we don’t expect it to take too long for it to reach. We will update you as soon as information becomes available so stay tuned.
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Pokdepinion: It sure does feel like they’re taking way too long just for this. Oh well, better late than never, I suppose.
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Tag Heuer Connected Modular 45 announced, Intel Atom-powered smartwatch, anyone?

The Tag Heuer Connected Modular 45 is a smartwatch with rather classical aesthetics. This is the second generation of smartwatch from Tag Heuer developed in partnership with Intel. While most smartwatch manufacturers opt for the Qualcomm Snapdragon Wear 2100 chipset specifically designed for wearables, Tag Heuer picks the dual core Intel Atom Z3400-series SoC at the heart of the Tag Heuer Connected Modular 45.

The Intel SoC will be paired with 512MB of LPDDR3 RAM and 4GB of NAND flash storage. The Tag Heuer Connected Modular 45 will be complete with WiFi 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.1, GPS, NFS and an array of sensors. However it seems to lack a heartrate sensor which would have made it even better suited for fitness enthusiasts. It will run on Google Android Wear 2.0, which will open up the Connected Modular 45 to a lot of smartwatch functionalities available on the new platform. The display is a 1.39″ 400×400 AMOLED display, protected by sapphire glass. Keeping it powered is a 410 mAh battery which is claimed to provide 25 hours of battery life.

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A Tag Heuer timepiece would be incomplete if it wasn’t one that can make you drool with its premium materials and , and the Connected Modular 45 is no different. All that tech will be encased in titanium with a sand-blasted satin finishing with a choice of a variety of materials for the bezels including ceramic, gold, titanium or even diamonds. You can pick straps in different colors, made of the usual rubber or leather, or go for exotic materials like ceramic and titanium. The Connected Modular 45 will be water resistant up to 50 meters, just like the other mechanical watches from the Swiss timepiece designer. In line with the modular name, you can swap out the smartwatch module with a mechanical watch module. Tag Heuer will be offering two mechanical options for now.

The asking price? A cool $1650 (RM7321.88). Mind you, that’s the starting price. If you want to go all out and configure the Connected Modular 45 with diamonds all over its case, you will be looking at somewhere around $7000.
Pokdepinion: The Intel Z3400-series chipset actually has a process advantage compared to the Snapdragon Wear 2100 (22nm vs 28nm), but we can’t really vouch for the power consumption of Intel mobile chipsets, after our experience with them in smartphones.
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iflix Allegedly Didn’t Pay License Fee to Malaysian Studio for Their Movie

When it comes to entertainment, many of us rely on internet-based video streaming services like Netflix and iflix. It looks like things aren’t quite as rosy for the latter as a Malaysian studio has went live on Facebook about the company not paying the license fee that is owed to them.
iflix Allegedly Didn’t Pay Lacuna Pictures License Fee for Daulat

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According to a post on the official Daulat movie Facebook page, iflix was supposed to pay them (Lacuna Pictures) license fee for the movie. The payment was due on 1st July 2020 but they have still yet to receive it even until today.
Daulat was set to air exclusively on iflix in April 2020, with a closing in rather quickly for it. When it came payment, the company allegedly went quiet. They mentioned about how their businesses have been suffering due to the MCO as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, and how they were depending on the license fee to stay afloat.
It’s unfortunate that even when we used our own money to fund our film #DaulatMovie, produce it ourselves because of our love of filmmaking, iflix hasn’t paid the license fee that’s due to us on 1 July. As of today, we haven’t received any payment.
We’ve agreed in April to premier Daulat exclusively on iflix. Despite them being fast in closing the deal, they haven’t been responsive to us when we asked for the payment. Our businesses Jibril & MONA suffered terribly during MCO, and we really depend on the licence fee to stay afloat.
But unfortunately, until this day there’s still no update. We were left with no other options but to issue a demand letter for the late payment of our first installment.
The post has gained considerable attention on Facebook, with 64 shares at the time of this writing. They have yet to respond to the matter and no payments have been issued just yet. We will be reporting more on this as soon as information becomes available so stay tuned.
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Pokdepinion: Well, I’m certainly surprised to see them not paying the necessary fees. Given that times are rather tough now, I do have the studio gets their due payment sooner rather than later.
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MSI’s GeForce RTX 4060 Launch Includes Four Models In Two Designs

MSI has brought in a relatively small lineup of new models for the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 GPU. The four variants available in this launch are split into two lineup: GAMING series and VENTUS series.
The GAMING X and GAMING variant share the same design; with the former model being factory overclocked to 2610MHz exclusively through MSI Center app (clockspeed maxes out at 2595MHz otherwise). This 115W card measures at 247 x 130 x 41mm, making it a relatively small card thanks to its dual-fan design.

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Meanwhile, the entry-level VENTUS series (VENTUS 2X in this case, since it’s a dual-fan card) gets a more modest overclock with the OC variant achieving 2505MHz, while the stock model only gets a 15MHz bump from 2460MHz stock through MSI Center. It measures at 199 x 120 x 41mm; all models supports triple DisplayPort 1.4 outputs and a single HDMI 2.1 for 4K high refresh rate displays.

The AIB vendor didn’t specify on local availability and pricing information at the time of this writing, so keep your eyes peeled.
Pokdepinion: Given AIB’s tendency to outsize the competition, it’s nice to see MSI keeping the size sensible (who really needs a triple-slot triple-fan card for something as efficient as RTX 4060 anyways?)
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Dota 2 Reaches Lowest Player Count Since 2014

Dota 2 is one of the biggest esports title around but it seems that the game has seen a drop in the number of players in recent times.
The game peaked back in 2016 where it gathered a whopping total of 1,064,377 players. Now it seems that it’s facing a rough patch by only having a peak player count of 627,790, the lowest count since 2013.
Here’s the Steam chart for Dota 2’s player count for 2019, thanks to Dotesports:

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As you can see, the year (2019) started off well with the game reaching over a million count but sees changes down the months, where at December it reached a new low with just 685,165 players.
There’s no denying that Valve has continued to release new updates to the game to bring something new to their players but it seems at the moment they are on a downward trajectory.
Hopefully Valve will do something to bring the gamers back to the game.
Pokdepinion: Though I still occasionally play the game, I’ve noticed that several of my friends had stop playing since The Outlanders update back in November 2019. There’s too many changes that it didn’t felt like Dota 2 anymore..
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Android smartphones in Turkey won’t have Google apps pre-installed

Turkey’s competition board ruled that Google’s contracts with its partners to be anti-competitive, despite changes that Google made to them. The offending clauses include the fact that Google’s OEMs had to use Google as the default search engine on Android smartphones. The board is imposing a fine of 0.05% of Google’s revenue per day, until Google changes the contract’s terms.
Google’s response is to not work with Android OEMs in the Turkish market, thus not offering their services on devices sold there. This only affects new devices, with current devices still able to use Google’s services as usual.
Google is reportedly hoping to rely on its business partners to pressure Turkey’s trade minister and the head of Turkey’s competition board to change the decision. In a letter to their partners, Google included the contact details of both officials.

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Late last year, Google was fined 93 million lira (~RM65.68 million) for violating competition law, and was given 6 months to change the contract terms, which led to today’s ruling. Google is currently being investigated for an alleged breach of competition law with its advertisement and search algorithms.
Pokdepinion: Well, the HUAWEI Mate 30 series just got an advantage in Turkey…
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Apple iPhone 14 Prices in Malaysia Confirmed

We just finished reporting on all the new products from the Apple Far Out event, and I’m sure many of you are excited to get your hands on them. If you’re wondering about the prices of the new iPhones in Malaysia, we’ve got you covered. Without further ado, we’ve listed all of prices and storage variants right below here:
iPhone 14

128GB – RM4,199
256GB – RM4,699
512GB – RM5,699

iPhone 14 Plus

128GB – RM4,699
256GB – RM5,199
512GB – RM6,199

iPhone 14 Pro

128GB – RM5,299
256GB – RM5,799
512GB – RM6,799
1TB – RM7,799

iPhone 14 Pro Max

128GB – RM5,799
256GB – RM6,299
512GB – RM7,299
1TB – RM8,299

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This will be the fastest Malaysia has ever gotten a new iPhone model, just a couple of weeks after the keynote speech. Pre-orders will be available on the official Apple stores, authorized retailers, and participating telcos starting 16th September 2022. The Plus model will be available on 7th October 2022, just like in the US.
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Pokdepinion: Honestly, I expected a bigger difference in terms of pricing compared to its predecessor. Sure, it’s still not cheap but hey, in a world facing inflation and other issues, this is pretty good still, especially since we’re getting it rather fast.
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HUAWEI MatePad Pro is a productivity extraordinaire!

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Tablets are just inherently designed for productivity — large displays and portable, light weight form factors make them excellent for those who want to work on the go. But of course, as we have always mentioned, hardware only makes up one aspect of the experience. The new HUAWEI MatePad Pro 12.6-inch is built from the ground up to enhance your productivity, with both hardware and software optimized for the purpose!
Be more organized and efficient

HUAWEI designed the HUAWEI MatePad Pro to offer a productivity experience similar to a PC when connected to the HUAWEI Smart Magnetic Keyboard and Bluetooth Mouse. While a touchscreen is great for most purposes, a mouse is still more precise than trying to click or highlight text with my relatively gargantuan fingertips. And that’s about where the similarities between the HUAWEI MatePad Pro and a PC ends.

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When working on a PC, you might notice that you have to manually pin frequently used apps to the Start menu, or the taskbar. If you don’t, you will have to rummage through your list of installed apps to find them, which takes time. The HUAWEI MatePad Pro touts a Bottom Dock that intelligently displays your frequently used and recently used apps. As you might expect, the Bottom Dock helps you be more efficient as the apps are now more accessible, and you don’t even need to spend any time to set it up, as the HUAWEI MatePad Pro does it automatically for you.
HUAWEI also implemented Service Widgets on the HUAWEI MatePad Pro, which are little widgets that can show you information without you having to fire up the app just to check for updates. For apps like the Calendar or Email, this lets to keep abreast with all the latest updates right from the desktop interface. They are customizable and can be placed anywhere on the screen for your convenience.
New tablet-PC Multi Screen Collaboration modes
HUAWEI’s Multi Screen Collaboration was always an awesome part of HUAWEI’s ecosystem. The HUAWEI MatePad Pro takes it a step — or several steps — further by adding Mirror Mode, Extend Mode and Collaborate Mode, to take full advantage of the beautiful 12.6″ display on the HUAWEI MatePad Pro.
Mirror Mode

In this mode, the laptop display is mirrored onto the tablet, and it lets you turn the tablet into a writing/drawing pad. Instead of having to buy a dedicated drawing tablet, you can use your HUAWEI MatePad Pro as one. You can draw on and write on the tablet with M-Pencil (2nd Gen), and it will be synced in real-time to your laptop display.
Extend Mode

This is a pretty familiar mode for most people. In this mode, the HUAWEI MatePad Pro serves as an additional display, letting you extend your workspace by having what’s essentially a second monitor. And trust me, once you experience multi-monitor working environments, it is hard to go back to single monitors, and the HUAWEI MatePad Pro helps you enjoy the convenience of having two displays, even when you are in a hotel room.
Collaborate Mode

Collaborate Mode is probably the most useful mode, especially if you multitask a lot on both mobile and PC apps. You get to use the full strength of the HUAWEI MatePad Pro and your PC’s platforms by allowing you to share the laptop keyboard and use the same mouse across the two screens. It’s like having a KVM switch between two machines, but even better. You can transfer files between your PC and the HUAWEI MatePad Pro by simply dragging and dropping, letting you send files via popular mobile apps easily. No more having to deal with clunky web-based versions of your favorite messaging apps on PC!
New and Improved App Multiplier
Mobile apps are often designed for small screens, and that’s quite natural since most users who use mobile apps will do so on their smartphones. Instead of hoping for developers to optimize the apps for the larger displays of their devices, HUAWEI created App Multiplier. The HUAWEI MatePad Pro comes with an improved version of App Multiplier that better takes advantage of the extra screen real estate available.
On top of allowing apps to fire up a second instance to allow you to interact with the two windows like you would on a PC, the HUAWEI MatePad Pro’s App Multiplier allows you to swipe on the empty spaces on either side of the tablet display to scroll up and down, without having to let go of your grip on the tablet.
Unleash your creativity with the HUAWEI M-Pencil (2nd Gen)

The 2nd Generation of the HUAWEI M-Pencil is redesigned to improve upon its predecessor in terms of comfort and also design. The new pen has a transparent tip, a platinum-coated nib and a rounded hexagonal shape to make it not only a sight to behold, but also comfortable to hold. The new M-Pencil supports 4096 levels of pressure sensitivity and even tilt writing, and it has a near-imperceptible 9ms latency to make every movement and stroke on the HUAWEI MatePad Pro feel as natural as doing it on paper.
When you make a mistake, you can just as easily erase it with a quick double tap on the M-Pencil (2nd Gen). Other smart features baked into the M-Pencil include Instant Shape and Instant Table. All you need to do is start drawing, pause and, and let go, and you will get the shape that you want!

It also supports HUAWEI FreeScript, transforming your handwriting into text in real time. While I do prefer typing, those who prefer writing down their thoughts can take advantage of this, and still share it with others without having to worry about their handwriting.
All that for just RM3999!
The HUAWEI MatePad Pro is priced at a cool RM3999, but HUAWEI Malaysia does amp up the value proposition by bundling the HUAWEI Smart Magnetic Keyboard, 3 months worth of 50GB HUAWEI Cloud Storage and 1 month HUAWEI Video VIP access. Currently you can get the Matte Grey HUAWEI MatePad Pro on the HUAWEI Online Store, Lazada and Shopee. If you prefer the Olive Green version, it will be available for pre-order from 7th July onwards on all platforms, so stay tuned!
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To get started on your HUAWEI MatePad Pro, HUAWEI recommends the following apps:

Tools and Education
Photo & Video
Entertainment
Gaming
Shopping

Nebo
WPS Office
Docx Reader
Kahoot
Lingokids
OSEM
HUAWEI Books
Novelplus
Canva
MIX
Picsart
Beautycam
Photobook: Album, Gift and Prints
HUAWEI Video
TikTok
SYOK
BIGO Live
MICO
Pong Pong
JOOX Music
WeSing
Quan Ming Party
iflix
Bullet Angel
Call Me Emperor
Garena Free Fire
Mobile Legends
State of Survival
Lords Mobile
Slam Dunk
Gardenscapes
Shopee
Lazada
Mudah.my
ZALORA
GO SHOP
ezbuy
MY Watsons
ShopBack
WOWShop

Downloading apps from now until 31st July 2021 on the HUAWEI AppGallery gives you a chance to win mystery prizes. Find out more about the HUAWEI AppGallery Promo here.
To get your HUAWEI MatePad Pro, you can head on over to the following links, or purchase it from your nearest HUAWEI Experience Store and get it delivered to you:
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This is an exclusive article for HUAWEI Malaysia.
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HP Unveils New POS System – Introducing The HP ElitePOS

HP recently introduced their new point-of-sale (POS) system in Kuala Lumpur, the HP ElitePOS. The company is working with retailers and hospitality customers to find out how technology can transform the in-store experience for customers.
HP ElitePOS
With today’s world slowly edging towards e-commerce, brick and mortar retailers must ensure sales associates are data driven to better understand buying behavior and giving customers the best experience. Based on a study by InReality, 69% of shoppers admit that they would be more likely to buy in-store if given access to digital self-help tools like interactive displays and kiosks.
This is where the HP ElitePOS comes in, supporting use cases beyond checkout to make shopping faster and easier for customers and the sales associates assisting them. These cases include; interactive signage, employee attendance, and self-service applications like a customer check-in and access to additional product offerings.

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The display can be separated from the input/output base for maximum placement versatility. Talking about versatility, its accessories also add further customization, which consists of an optional receipt printer, optional magnetic stripe reader, optional barcode scanner and an optional standalone printer.
HP’s ElitePOS is built to be durable, designed to pass MIL-STD tests, deter minor spills by channeling liquid out of the device and provide cooling with side venting. It runs on Windows 10, has a DDR4 memory and a 7th generation Intel Core processor with vPro.
With POS devices increasingly targeted by hackers, security remains top priority. That is why HP is expanding its security solutions to the ElitePOS, with both hardware and integrated software security features such as BIOS-level device security, user authentication technology, and physical security of the device itself.
The ElitePOS is expected to be made available in November 2017 direct from HP and the company’s network of partners. For more information on the the ElitePOS, you can do so by clicking here.
Pokdepinion: Appearance wise, it looks sleek and by the looks of it, should be more secured compared to older POS’ out there.

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MSI Unveils World’s First Gaming Laptops With 8th Gen Intel i7 and i9 Cores

Up for pre-order now

A few days ago MSI revealed a slew of brand new gaming laptops featuring Intel’s 8th generation i7 and i9 processors under the  hood. Unveiled at the MSI Store in BB Park, the three gaming laptop models were the MSI GS65 Stealth Thin, the MSI GE Raider RGB Edition (also known as the GE63/73 Raider RGB Edition) as well as the MSI GT75 Titan.
MSI GS65 Stealth Thin
The MSI GS65 Stealth Thin definitely lives up yo its namesake, it is the first gaming laptop to feature a 144Hz 7ms IPS display
with 4.9mm bezels – achieving a stunning 82 percent screen-to- body ratio. Despite its super thin bezels MSI still managed to somehow squeeze in the webcam at the top of the laptop as opposed to the bottom. This’ll no doubt make things easier and less awkward if you were to stream from the MSI GS65 Stealth Thin.

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To power the 144Hz panel, the Stealth Thin is equipped with the latest 8 th generation Intel Core i7 processor as well as a GTX 1070 with
NVIDIA Max-Q technology, which MSI says gains up to a 40 percent performance enhancement over the previous generation. MSI GS65 Stealth Thin utilises the MSI Cooler Boost Trinity cooling design to keep the temperature of the gaming laptop cool.

MSI sought to break all the stereotypes traditionally seen in gaming laptops by giving the GS65 a beautiful and sleek design with gold accents and trims to make even the smallest details of the laptop glint. Despite its thin design and weighing just 1.8KG, the GS65 is packing a large 82W battery which can deliver an impressive 8+ hours of battery life.

The GS65 also features a new per-key RGB keyboard designed by SteelSeries. Furthermore, users can customize each key and receive real-time game status through keyboard lighting. MSI will also be rolling out a massive update for Dragon Center 2.0 that comes with an exclusive gaming mode. The redesign brings a sleek new UI that is intuitive while still offering advanced configurations for power users. The gaming mode now optimizes system performance and game-specific keyboard lighting for a list of supported new titles.
MSI GE Raider RGB Edition
Inspired by sports cars and the PC Master Race’s love for all things RGB, MSI went all out by putting RGB lighting almost everywhere on the GE63/73 Raider RGB Edition. The GE63/73 Raider RGB Edition features 24 separate zones of RGB lighting with more than 16.8 million colours available – on the top cover alone! RGB lighting also makes an appearance on the keyboard and USB ports of the MSI GE63/73 Raider RGB Edition.

The GE Raider RGB Edition is configurable with up to the latest 8 th generation Intel Core i7 processor and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 graphics. Additionally, the Raider equipped with a 120Hz 3ms TN panel which reach IPS-level and high color accuracy. This high performance is cooled by MSI Cooler Boost 5, a cooling design with dual fans and seven copper heats pipes offering the most stable experience on a laptop.

With Nahimic 3, Killer networking, Bluetooth 5.0, and much more, the GE Raider comes with many exclusive features and the latest technology under the hood. Both gamers and power users alike can take advantage of the well-refined powerful laptop to enjoy huge boost in gaming experience and productivity. The MSI GE63/73 Raider RGB Edition will definitely appeal to those who prefer flashy things as well as lovers of all things RGB.
GT75 Titan with i9 Hexacore Processor
The MSI GT75 Titan is definitely a beast of a laptop. Heck, I’d rather call it a mobile desktop rather than a laptop because this monster features the world’s first Core i9 overclocked processor ever in a gaming laptop. Combined with MSI’s Cooler Boost Titan cooling
design, the six-core 12-thread configuration results in up to a 70 percent performance leap over the previous Core i7. The extra cores are especially beneficial for gamers who stream their gameplay, or for advanced multitasking workloads.

Together with NVIDIA graphics and mechanical keyboards, the new MSI GT75 Titan pushes performance beyond its limits and offers uncompromising desktop gaming experiences for casual and pro gamers alike.

The GT75 comes with two versions, the 8RF with the i9 processor and the 8RG with the i7 processor.
Stealth Pro Processor Updates
In addition to the new GS65 Stealth Thin, MSI’s entire Stealth Pro line is also getting upgraded with the newest processors. The new processor improves performance by almost 20 percent compared to the previous generation. The new Stealth Pro laptops also feature 102 keys of per-key RGB lighting, smaller fan blades, Dynaudio Certified speakers, upgraded Killer 1550 and Bluetooth v5, and Dragon Center 2.0.
Pre-order MSI’s gaming laptops now

You can pre-order the MSI GT75 Titan with MSI Siberia bundle exclusively on 11street as well as the MSI official store, the MSI GE63 Raider RGB with Limited Lucky Dragon Doll bundle exclusively on Lazada MSI Store starting from 6th April to 15th April.
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OPPO First Pad Air and Enco Air2 Pro Are Now Available In Malaysia

The OPPO’s first Pad Air and Enco Air2 Pro, the latest true wireless noise-canceling earbuds, made their debut recently at the OPPO Reno8 Series 5G launch event.
OPPO Pad Air

The Pad Air features a metal splicing design that is exclusive to OPPO tablets. The tablet weighs around 440g and is only 6.94mm in thickness.

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The tablet features Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 Mobile Platform with its eight-core design and AI System Booster 2.1 enabling users to multitask with ease. The tablet also has a 10.36″ 2K HD eye care display that has been certified by TÜV Rheinland for reduced blue light eye protection.

Furthermore, the Pad Air has four extra big speakers and supports Dolby Atmos, giving high-quality, layered sound with clarity and an immersive listening experience. With its big 7,100 mAh battery, users may watch films for up to 12 hours, participate in video conferences for 15 hours, or read e-books for 16 hours. The battery easily lasts the entire day, whether used for business, leisure, or online education.
The newly improved ColorOS for Pad operating system powers the Pad Air. The tablet has two new Multi-Screen Connect features, file drag and drop and clipboard sharing. When you connect a phone to a tablet, you may easily drag and drop photographs and movies captured by the phone to the tablet for processing, making file transfers quicker and faster.

The OPPO Pad Air is only available in one colour: Fog Grey and will be priced at RM1,099 for 4GB + 64GB and RM1,299 for 4GB + 128GB.
Pre-orders will be available online only from 21 to 29 July 2022. The 4GB + 64GB model will only be available through the OPPO Official Online Store and Shopee, however, the 4GB +128GB version will be available through the OPPO official online store, Shopee, and Lazada.
OPPO Enco Air2 Pro

The Enco Air2 Pro’s 12.4 mm titanized diaphragm driver, custom-made big rear chamber, and Enco Live are made for bass tuning for deeper, stronger, and fiercer bass sounds.
The earbuds also have active noise cancellation (ANC), which can capture and block out ambient noise at different frequencies. The earbuds also include a dual-mic + AI noise reduction technology configuration for smooth audio calls.
Furthermore, the Enco Air2 Pro includes Transparency Mode, which allows users to hear their surroundings and stay aware without having to remove the earphones.

Without its charging case, the Enco Air2 Pro can last up to 7 hours. The charging case allows the earphones to stream audio for up to 28 hours. It also features OPPO Flash Charging, which allows for 2 hours of listening time after just 10 minutes of charging.
In terms of connectivity, the Enco Air2 Pro features the binaural Bluetooth 5.2 low-latency transmission method to provide consumers with industry-leading continuous playback.
When users are gaming, the earphones will also automatically enter low latency mode. This function can provide consumers end-to-end latency as low as 94 ms, substantially reducing the likelihood of unsynchronized audiovisuals and lost connectivity.
The earbuds also have touch controls, such as double-tapping the earphones to take a picture, taking wireless possibilities to a whole new level.

The OPPO Enco Air2 Pro’s starting price is RM349 and comes in two colours: grey and white.
Customers can buy the Enco Air2 Pro at all My OPPO Space, OPPO Brand Stores, Official Online Store, Authorized Dealers, Authorised Online Store, Chain Store Partners, and E-commerce partners including Shopee and Lazada.
Please visit the OPPO’s official website for additional details about the OPPO Pad Air and the Enco Air2 Pro.
Pokdepinion: We had the first look at the Pad Air and Enco Air2 Pro at their launch event. The tablet since decent for those looking for an Android tablet for studies or light work and the earbuds have a decent build and I really like its design.
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Ahead of the global release and pre-orders, the Malaysian pre-orders for the Green and Alpine Green iPhone 13 series devices are now up. Here’s what you need to know.
Pre-Orders for Green Variants of iPhone 13 Series Now Up in Malaysia

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As we reported before, Apple is launching a new 3rd generation iPhone SE powered by the same A15 Bionic chip that powered the iPhone 13 series. Speaking of which, we will also be getting new colour options for existing devices, namely Green for iPhone 13 and Alpine Green for the Pro models.
It’s supposed to be up for pre-orders starting 25th March 2022 but for Malaysia, pre-orders are already up right now. It’s still the same device, just with a new coat of paint on it. For the base variant, it’s already available in Starlight, Midnight, Blue, Pink, and Red, so Green is the 6th option available. As for the Pro Model, you had Silver, Gold, Graphite, and Sierra Blue, making Alpine Green the 5th available option.
As for pricing, it’s actually the same as before. In case you forgot, the prices are:

iPhone 13 Mini: RM3,399 (128GB), RM3,899 (256GB), and RM4,799 (512GB)
iPhone 13: RM3,899 (128GB), RM4,399 (256GB), and RM5,299 (512GB)
iPhone 13 Pro: RM4,899 (128GB), RM5,399 (256GB), RM6,299 (512GB), and RM7,199 (1TB)
iPhone 13 Pro Max: RM5,299 (128GB), RM5,799 (256GB), RM6,699 (512GB), and RM7,599 (1TB)

If you’re interested in pre-ordering the new colour option for the series, you can do so on the official Apple Malaysia website and authorized Apple resellers nationwide like iTworld and more.

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Pokdepinion: I already have one and I’m quite happy with it. Personally, Pink is the best looking one but hey, if the green ones work better for you, there’s no harm in getting that. Heck, it might feel like a limited edition thing since so many people already own one currently and you’d have the new colour option.
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Fall Guys Is Coming To Nintendo Switch

If you’re a Nintendo Switch gamer, well you’ll be glad to know that Fall Guys: Ultimate Knockout is heading to the platform where it was announced at this year’s Nintendo Direct.
Fall Guys coming to Nintendo Switch

As you might’ve known already, Fall Guys: Ultimate Knockout took the gaming scene by storm last year where it was only available on PC and PS4. The Nintendo Switch will soon be the third platform the game will arrive on and seeing by the game’s popularity, it isn’t surprising.

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For those who don’t already know, Fall Guys: Ultimate Knockout is a battle royale game that pits you against each other in a series of mini-games that’s picked randomly where there could only be one winner to claim the crown.
Despite the news, there’s no official release date just yet for the Nintendo Switch but it is said to be coming this summer 2021, so you don’t have to wait long for the game to be released on the platform.
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Pokdepinion: The game itself has slowed down a bit in recent times in my opinion but hey, it’s still is a pretty fun game to play. Will you be getting the game for your Switch? Let us know in the comments.
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YouTube Original Shows Will Be Made Free to Watch This Year

With a lot of video streaming services amping up their game with original creations, Google / YouTube isn’t one to take the fight lying down. It appears that YouTube Original shows will be made free to watch sometime this year.
This was announced by YouTube Chief Business Officer Robert Kyncl at their annual Brandcast event. Normally, people would have to pay USD $12 per month for YouTube Premium in order to watch the shows so to make up for it, there will be advertisements for the free version.

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One such example is Cobra Kai, where the first season will be made available to watch completely free of charge from 29th August to 11th September 2019. After 11th September, the second season will air, with new episodes added on a weekly basis.
While every other media company is racing to put their content behind the paywall, we’re headed in the opposite direction by making our original content available for free.
At the moment, there’s no word yet on other YouTube Original shows being given the same treatment. We’re expected to hear more about ad-supported shows at a later date.
Pokdepinion: It’s certainly a ballsy move but then again, people know the platform as a place that has free videos anyway. My only concern is if the ads will be running a bit too much or not. Guess we’ll have to wait and see when it’s finally implemented. I’ve still yet to watch Pewdiepie’s one yet.
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Nintendo Switch 2.1.0 Firmware Goes Live; It Supposedly Enhances User Experience

The first post-launch update, the Nintendo Switch 2.1.0 firmware is now live!
The Nintendo Switch is considered to be a great success, even more so than its predecessor the Nintendo Wii U, despite being in the market for such a short span of time. People began wondering what’s coming next for the new videogame console.
The first update for the console is from version 1.0 to 2.0 which happened slightly before launch. That update brought a host of network features including the ability to access the internet, applets to get you connected, online play, friends, and more. Now, we have the Nintendo Switch 2.1.0 firmware update, and it’s live!

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Nintendo Switch 2.1.0 Firmware Goes Live

The Nintendo Switch 2.1.0 firmware update is far less hardy than the last one. According to Nintendo’s support page, all it does is include “General system stability improvements to enhance the user’s experience.” Of course, there’s nothing wrong with having a more stable videogame console as it would keep our gameplay experience positive.
If you’re still not too familiar with the system, use the following steps to get your console updated:

Navigate to “System Settings”
Select “System”
Select “System Update”
Download and wait a few minutes for the download/install process to finish

Nintendo Switch is a console with a lot of potential but we’re still not seeing it as a killer videogame console yet. Once more games have been released, it would definitely be able to compete against the PS4, Xbox One, and any other console rival that may appear in the future.
Nintendo might even fare better if they had an online subscription plan that is more akin to Xbox Gold or PS Plus. I’m sure consumers wouldn’t mind paying extra if it means getting free games every month, even if those games are old.

Pokdepinion: If you’re looking for a blockbuster update, the Nintendo Switch 2.1.0 firmware is not the one. Either, this technically counts as the first post-launch update and having a more stable game system is always welcome.
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Macbook Pro 2015, with faster GPU and “force touch”

Some time back I shared news about the new ASUS Zenbook Pro and compared it with the Macbook Pro within the same price range just so you can see which offers the best bang for your buck. A month later, Apple has just refreshed their Macbook Pro 2015 line up with a new force touch track pad feature and also a faster GPU chip. After I take a look at the specification, I notice a small issue with the processor. It’s using an Intel quad-core i7 2.5Ghz nominal clock with TurboBoost up to 3.7Ghz that comes with Intel Iris Pro Graphics. After browsing the ARK page,  I found Apple is still putting a 4th generation Intel Core i7 4870HQ to use in the new Macbook Pro.

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Taking a look at the new force touch, it doesn’t really tempt me much since I use mouse all the time, so let’s go straight to the GPU. On the new Macbook Pro it seem like Apple is finally making the transition from the ancient Nvidia GT750M to the AMD R9 M370X. So what’s the story about this R9 M370X? I’m also having issues about the GPU, to be honest. From the information I gleaned off the internet, most of them suggested it is using an AMD HD 7750 chip. The Cape Verde chip is an old GCN 1.0 chip, but even though it’s outdated, its still faster than the Nvidia GT 750M but might be a little bit more power hungry. It make me wondering why Apple put a 3 years old GPU in their new machine. So what the similarities? Both GPUs are aging and outdated.

What do you think about the new refreshed Macbook Pro? To me it’s nothing new, except the force touch feature and the GPU upgrade. It might perform better than its predecessor, but is it worth RM 9299 (buy it here)? You do the math. If you ask me, its better to spend the money on a ASUS Zenbook Pro and a 4K monitor.

Pokdepinion : Apple’s decision of not using an Intel Broadwell chip is a little bit off, which offers a smaller manufacturing process which really helps to improve battery life. However this may be because of a lack of quad-core Broadwells. On the graphics side, it’s really inexcusable to cheap out with a 3 year old chip. At least a Nvidia GTX 960M should have been under the hood if Apple intends to compete with other brands. To be honest it would be a great machine if it had a better GPU powering it.
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New Kingston FURY Memory Lineup Unleashed

Kingston has recently announced that they’ve begun shipping their high-performance memory, the Kingston FURY Renegade, Kingston Fury Beast, and Kingston FURY Impact.
Kingston FURY memory
The Kingston FURY Renegade DDR4 RGB offers speeds of up to 4600MHz paired with quick CL15-CL19 latencies and by its name, you can guess that it offers that sweet RGB lighting. For the latter, the memory utilizes the company’s Infrared Sync Technology, which allows for synchronized lighting effects.
On the other hand, the Kingston FURY Renegade DDR4 comes with a black heat spreader and matching black PCB offers speeds of up to 5333MHz, paired with CL13-CL20 timing. Both of them are Intel XMP certified with profiles that are optimized for Intel’s latest chipsets. They are available in a single module capacities of 8GB up to 32GB and kits of 2, 4, and 8 with capacities of up to 256GB.

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Aside from that, there’s the Kingston FURY Beast DDR4 RGB and Kingston FURY Beast DDR4 which offers speeds up to 3733MHz and CL15-19 latencies. Available in single module capacities of 8GB to 32GB and kit capacities of 16GB to 128GB, both feature Plug n Play automatic overclocking at 2666MHz and are Intel XMP and ready for AMD Ryzen. DDR3 kits are also available for the model.
To top it all off, there’s the Kingston FURY Impact SODIMM to equip on your notebook or small form factor machine. It comes with capacities up to 64GB and auto overclocks up to 3200MHz. The DDR3 version is also available up to speeds of 1866MHz.
The prices? Well unfortunately the company hasn’t provided or reveal them just yet. For should they do, we will update the article accordingly. For more on the latest tech and gaming news plus reviews, stay tuned to Pokde.net.
Pokdepinion: I usually don’t prefer black products but that looks rather sleek. It seems that the series has an option for everyone, which is a good thing.
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[Predator League 2019] Day 2 of Dota2 Commences – Malaysian Team Out of Finals

If you missed out yesterday’s tournament coverage, be sure to check that here to get a better grasp of today’s scoring. A total of 5 challenges were hosted today with one from winning team and four from the losers pool in the pursuit of identifying who will be the final two teams that will get to play in the finals tomorrow.
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Winner’s Semi-finals
Geek Fam vs TNCPredator
The first round brought back Geek Fam that had been standing strong since the start, going head to head with TnC Predator team. However, this time around, after 3 matches, Geek Fam lost 0 – 2 to TNC Predator, putting them into the losers pool’s semi-final round.
Loser’s Semi-finals
PnX|Indomitus vs Lotac
The first round in the losers pool was PnX|Indomitus against Lotac in which Lotac reigned supreme by winning the round 2 – 0. This puts Lotac ahead in the next round against Alpha Red.

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X vs BOOM ID
The second game in the losers pool was between X and BOOM ID that lost against Alpha Red yesterday. BOOM ID won the round with domination of 2 – 0 putting them ahead with yG for the next round.
Alpha Red vs Lotac
The next game was between the standing champions in the loser’s pool, Lotac against Alpha Red that lost to Geek Fam yesterday. Once again, Lotac won this round with total domination 2 – 0 putting them ahead into the next round, giving Lotac yet another chance to reap the championship.
yG vs BOOM ID
With the earlier winning today, BOOM ID got another chance to prove themselves yet again by going against yG that lost to TnC Predator yesterday. This time around, BOOM ID won the round and would be going against Lotac in the next round to identify who would be going against Geek Fam in the semi-finals. Lotac had a tough luck in this round and BOOM ID was put against Geek Fam instead.
BOOM ID vs Geek Fam
The most anticipated and thrilling game finally began, Geek Fam went against BOOM ID in pursuit of claiming the spot in finals. However, Geek Fam lost and BOOM ID dominated two games with 2 – 0 score, putting them into the finals against TnC Predator. This is the final chance for BOOM ID to reclaim their name and see if they have what it takes to win the league.
Pokdepinion: I was really hoping to see Geek Fam and Lotac making it into the finals, one from the winning pool and one from the loser’s pool, but that did not happen. :( Oh well, they will get their chance again next year I suppose, but until then, good luck to BOOM ID and TnC Predator in the finals.
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Apple’s Senior VP calls Chromebooks “cheap testing tools”

In an interview with CNET, Phil Schiller, Senior VP at Apple calls Chromebooks just “cheap testing tools” for required tests, and it doesn’t help students succeed. This is in the face of the recent adoption of Chromebooks by schools in the US.
According to some estimates, over 60% of computing devices used in K-12 (kindergarten to twelve) classrooms in the US are Chromebooks. Phil Schiller believes that that won’t be of any help to kids.
He mentions that kids need to have cutting-edge learning tools to help them achieve their best results. Only with the best tools can kids be inspired into wanting to learn more to have a better chance of success.

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This comment may have been spurred by the fact that Chromebooks are replacing iPads as the choice device to be used in classrooms.
What do you think? Should students be provided with iPads instead of Chromebooks, or Chromebooks are perfectly fine?
Pokdepinion: Well Chromebooks are definitely good enough for kids… To fully kit out a iPad with a keyboard, you would need quite a bit of accessories while Chromebooks just come with built-in.
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eTunai Rakyat System is Down – Good Luck Claiming Your RM30 eWallet Credits

eTunai Rakyat System is Down

[Updated @ 5PM, 15th January 2020 with statement from Touch ‘n Go]

Malaysians today were set to receive RM30 eWallet credits for free. They get to pick one eWallet of their choosing and receive the credits there as part of a government initiative to encourage the citizens to give digital cashless payments a try. Unfortunately, the eTunai Rakyat system is down, making it hard to claim it.
Our very own Super Daddy today tried to claim his share of the RM30 free eWallet credits on his Touch ‘n Go eWallet. However, he had trouble doing so as there is an error message which states “System offline. We apologise for any inconvenience caused. Please try again.”

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System down tak boleh tuntut #etunairakyat— Soo (@nlrlhuda) January 15, 2020

It’s no surprise that the system is having trouble keeping up as I’m sure many Malaysians are rushing to get their share of the free credits. Super Daddy isn’t the only having trouble claiming as many people have voiced their displeasure online regarding the issue.
Of course, not everyone is unlucky and faced this issue. There are a select few that managed to claim it just fine. But what about those people who can’t claim it just yet? Well, you have no other choice but to wait until you can. You still have an ample amount of time so you don’t have to worry about missing out.
 [Updated @ 5PM, 15th January 2020 with statement from Touch ‘n Go]
The folks over at Touch ‘n Go have updated us with their side of the story on why users may be facing difficulties claiming the RM30 free credit for their eWallet. The statement is as follows:
Touch ’n Go eWallet is experiencing high traffic volume on our app due to the overwhelming response of e-Tunai Rakyat claims to-date. As of 12pm, January 15, 2020, our app has increased its capacity to process the increasing user traffic and seeing a higher success rate in the number of claimants. We truly appreciate your patience as our team is working effortlessly to assure that our app is back to its optimal efficiency phase in the quickest time possible.Being the most rewarding eWallet, Touch ’n Go eWallet is thankful for the faith Malaysians have given in choosing to redeem their e-Tunai Rakyat with us. We hope Malaysians will continue supporting us now and in the future as we bring value through the many rewarding campaigns planned for everyone on this cashless journey with us. Official statement by Touch ‘n Go
If you have yet to verify yourself on your preferred eWallet, make sure to do so as soon as you can. It can take up to a few days to be verified after submitting the necessary documents. In case you’re not sure, the criteria for eligibility is as follows:
MalaysianAged 18 years and above as of 31st December 2020Earning less than RM100,000 per year as of 2018
You can claim the free credits on Touch ‘N Go eWallet, Boost eWallet, and GrabPay eWallet. You can only receive it once so think hard about which one to choose. Keep in mind that you will have to claim the free credits and use them latest by 14th March 2020. Any leftover amount after the date will be expired and can no longer be used.
If you missed out on the initial eTunai Rakyat announcement, click right here.
Pokdepinion: I’m honestly not surprised that this became an issue. Hopefully it gets up and running again soon before people get even more angry.
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ASUS Launches All-New AMD X670 Motherboards Under Five Series

ASUS today announced a full range of X670 Series motherboards across its lineup, including ROG Crosshair, ROG STRIX, TUF Gaming, ProArt and Prime series.

As standard with all X670E series models, all X670E boards will feature one PCIe 5.0 x16 slot plus at least one PCIe 5.0 M.2 slot; however ASUS has additional PCIe 5.0 M.2 slots for its ROG models with 2 slots for STRIX X670E and 4 slots (with add-in card) for Crosshair X670E models. The cooling is also upgraded to contain more heat produced by these parts.

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Q-Design continues to be featured for all Crosshair models, ProArt X670E, most ROG STRIX models and Prime X670E-Pro – with PCIe Q-Release button for easier unlatching of GPUs. Q-DIMM utilizes single-side latching mechanism, which is featured on all X670E models, for easier RAM installation. M.2 Q-Latch provides screwless installation for M.2 drives.
Debuting in this generation is AI Cooling II – available on all X670 series models, the tool uses machine-learning to gather system data during stress test. AI Cooling II then uses that data to determine the lowest fan speed required to effectively cool the components, keeping noise levels low without overheating. This featured can be enabled under FanXpert section in Armoury Crate app.
Dynamic OC Switcher, previously featured on Crosshair VIII Dark Hero, is now standard on all X670E models – a microcontroller flips between PBO (AMD Precision Boost Overdrive) and manual all-core overclock to give the best performance based on workloads on hand.
ASUS ROG Crosshair X670E Series
Three models debuted under the ROG Crosshair X670E series: X670E Hero, X670E Gene and X670E Extreme.

The Crosshair X670E Hero is loaded with 18+2 phase VRM rated for 110A for stable power delivery under high power. It features one dedicated PCIe 5.0 x16 slot, plus three more PCIe 5.0 slots and two PCIe 4.0 slots. Onboard audio is powered by ESS ES9218 Quad DAC capable of driving high-end headphones; Wi-Fi 6E and dual rear USB-4 ports are featured here as well.
X670E Gene provides all that power under a smaller micro-ATX (mATX) form factor, with 16+2 phase 110A VRM, Wi-Fi 6E, Intel 2.5GbE LAN, dual rear USB4, front panel Type-C port with Quick Charge 4+ support, and a dedicated ROG Gen-Z.2 expansion slot for additional M.2 slots with the add-in card.
X670E Extreme does what it says on the tin: for extreme performance, this EATX motherboard comes with 20+2 phase 110A VRM, six fan headers, and dedicated pump headers for those seeking water-cooling solutions. On top of features available on the Gene model, the Extreme also features Marvell AQtion 10GbE LAN for high-speed file transfers over local networks.
ASUS ROG STRIX X670E Series
ASUS introduces four models under its ROG STRIX lineup, with three ATX options and one Mini-ITX option:

First up is the most performant of the four – the STRIX X670E-E Gaming Wi-Fi. VRM is running on 18+2 power stages with 110A rating; two PCIe 5.0 x16 slots available for GPUs and a second add-in card. Included M.2 heatsink provides large surface cooling for PCIe 5.0 M.2 SSDs. Q-Release button and integrated boot button makes testing easier, and a spare M.2 thermal pad is also provided for future replacement drives.
The twins of STRIX X670E-F / X670E-A Gaming Wi-Fi share many of the features to each other, namely: one PCIe 5.0 x16 slot, 4x onboard M.2 slots (2x PCIe 5.0 + 2x PCIe 4.0), Wi-Fi 6E and USB4 header. The difference between the two comes down to colors – the X670E-F is for dark themed builds while X670E-A is suitable for those preferring white themed builds instead.

For those preferring SFF builds, the STRIX X670E-I Gaming Wi-Fi is the solution. With two DIMM slots, one PCIe 5.0 x16 slot for GPU, two M.2 slots with one for current and preceding PCIe generations, A single heatsink cools the SSD and chipset simultaneously, while a large backplate assist in cooling down capacitors. The ROG FPS-II card provides easy access to front-panel headers, 2x SATA ports, headers for clearing CMOS, and PCIe mode switch for legacy expansion cards.
One unique feature of this motherboard comes down to the all-new ROG STRIX Hive external control interface – talk about thinking outside the box (literally). The audio interface is housed inside, as well as volume knobs for easier audio control. Apart from audio features, the interface also features USB-C ports, Q-LED indicator, EZ Mode PBO button, FlexKey and BIOS Flashback buttons.
ASUS TUF Gaming X670E Series
The TUF Gaming series gets two new models, X670E-Plus and its WiFi counterpart.

Both boards feature the same no-frills sturdy aesthetic with gray hues that easily blend into most PC builds. Many features from ROG models are shared here as well – including a PCIe 5.0 x16 GPU slot, 4x M.2 slots (1x 5.0, 2x 4.0 and 1x 3.0), Q-LED comes standard with other Q-Design features; connectivity options include a Realtek 2.5GbE LAN and Wi-Fi 6E for the X670E-Plus WiFi model.
ASUS ProArt X670E-Creator WiFi

As the only ProArt offering in this launch, this motherboard is equipped with two PCIe 5.0 x16 slots, four M.2 slots (2x PCIe 5.0), dual rear USB4 port, front-panel USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 Type-C with Quick Charge 4+ support for up to 60W charging. Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 6E, Intel 2.5GbE LAN and additional 10GbE LAN courtesy of Marvell AQtion.
ASUS PRIME Series
For the value-chasers, ASUS’s PRIME series offers three models here with one X670E and two X670 entries.

Sitting on top of the stack is the PRIME X670E-Pro WiFi – equipped with a single PCIe 5.0 x16 slot and single PCIe 5.0 M.2 slot. Wi-Fi 6E, Realtek 2.5GbE and USB4 header are included in this model, with pre-mounted I/O shield, Q-Release PCIe latch design, as well as Q-LED for diagnostic purposes.
For those who might not need PCIe 5.0 SSDs but still wants AMD’s latest features, ASUS offers the pair X670-P (and its WiFi counterpart) with three M.2 slots onboard, DDR5 support and USB4 header all included. The WiFi model comes equipped with Wi-Fi 6.
Pricing
Below are pricing for ASUS X670 Series motherboards:

Model
SRP

ROG Crosshair X670E Extreme
RM 5,129

ROG Crosshair X670E Hero
RM 3,569

ROG Crosshair X670E Gene
RM 3,129

ProArt X670E-Creator WiFi
RM 2,719

ROG Strix X670-E Gaming
RM 2,729

ROG Strix X670E-F Gaming
RM 2,279

ROG Strix X670E-I Gaming
RM 2,409

TUF Gaming X670E-Plus WiFi
RM 1,789

Prime X670-P WiFi-CSM
RM 1,559

All models comes with 3+1 Year Extended Warranty – users can register the warranty on ASUS website here.
Pokdepinion: Lots of models to choose from, so pick your poison wisely.
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COLORFUL Introduces CVN ICICLE DDR5-6600 CL34 Memory, Designed For Overclockers

The XMP 3.0 module has been verified to push past DDR5-10000 in extreme overclocking runs.

COLORFUL today announces the new CVN ICICLE DDR5-6600 CL34 memory with overclockers and enthusiasts in mind. This XMP 3.0 module, which operates at 1.4V, features a ribbed heatsink design to increase surface area for heat dissipation with ARGB lightbar on top that sync with mainstream RGB protocols from brands such as ASUS, MSI, ASRock and GIGABYTE.

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The Hynix A-die memory chips used on this particular model is said to be “capable of reaching impressive overclock speeds with superb stability”, and for that the company has overclocking runs to prove it. The overclocking team over at COLORFUL has managed to achieve validated speeds as high as DDR5-10708:

The CVN ICICLE DDR5-6600 CL34 will be sold in kits of 2 (totaling 32GB) with the MSRP of $105 (~RM468). The product is expected to see retail release in Q2 2023, with 3 years of warranty provided.
Pokdepinion: Pretty capable unit, if the price does convert well into our markets.
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Redmi K40 Series arrives from 1999 CNY with 120Hz AMOLED displays

Just after the Xiaomi Mi 11 was officially announced in the Malaysia, the Redmi K40 series was announced in China. The Redmi K40 series comprises of the Redmi K40, Redmi K40 Pro and Redmi K40 Pro+. With prices starting from 1999 CNY (~RM1251), the Redmi K40 series will once again arrive as flagship killers touting the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon chipsets.

What’s the same in the Redmi K40 Series
All three variants pack the same flat 6.67″ 120Hz FHD+ AMOLED panels based on the latest Samsung E4 material, which promises greater efficiency than past generations. It boasts a peak brightness of 1300 nits, with a max brightness of 900 nits. It is an 8-bit panel, unlike the Mi 11’s 10-bit one, but there’s still True Tone and HDR10+ support here. Touch response is a lofty 360Hz.

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The Redmi K40 series also marks the brand’s departure from the popup camera design, instead adopting a centered punch hole for the 20MP selfie camera, not unlike the Redmi Note 9 series. Redmi did put effort into making the hole as tiny as possible at just 2.76mm in diameter to prevent it from affecting your view of the sweet display.
This change also allowed Redmi to boast of an IP53 rating for the Redmi K40 Pro duo. The Redmi K40 only boasts of splash resistance, but given their similar construction, it is possible that Redmi just decided to save on the cost of getting the Redmi K40 tested to get an official IP rating. The Redmi K40 devices are clad in Gorilla Glass 5 on both sides.

Meanwhile for audio, the Redmi K40 series is equipped with Dolby Atmos stereo speakers. Unfortunately, the headphone jack has been dropped from the Redmi K40 series. The writings were on the wall already, as the Redmi K30 Ultra marked the first Redmi flagship to not sport a 3.5mm audio jack.
Interestingly, Redmi decided against upgrading the charging capabilities of the Redmi K40 series, with all three of the Redmi K40 series only supporting up to 33W fast charging. The capacity has been downgraded to 4520mAh, versus the Redmi K30 Pro‘s 4700mAh battery. The upside is that the device is now both thinner and lighter than its predecessor, measuring just 7.8mm thin and tipping the scales at 196g.
What’s Different in the Redmi K40 Series

The main difference between the Redmi K40, Redmi K40 Pro and Redmi K40 Pro+ is their main camera. The Redmi K40 packs a 48MP Sony IMX582 behind a f/1.79 lens, while the Redmi K40 Pro and Redmi K40 Pro+ tout 64MP f/1.89 and 108MP f/1.75 main cameras, respectively. The latter sports the the Samsung ISOCELL HM2 sensor, which boasts impressive 9-in-1 pixel binning to produce amazing 12MP shots.

All three Redmi K40 series sport the same triple-camera setup, with a secondary 8MP f/2.2 ultra-wide camera and the same 5MP f/2.4 macro camera from the Redmi K30 Pro. The Redmi K30 Pro touted a better 13MP ultra-wide angle camera, so I have no idea why did Redmi decide that downgrading the ultra-wide shooter is a good idea.
The other difference is the chipset under the hood. The Redmi K40 is the only model to arrive with a Snapdragon 870, while the Redmi K40 Pro and Redmi K40 Pro+ both tout the Snapdragon 888 under the hood. Thanks to the newer chipset, the Redmi K40 Pro duo also comes with WiFi 6E.
Redmi K40 Series Specs and Pricing

Redmi K40
Redmi K40 Pro
Redmi K40 Pro+

Chipset
Snapdragon 870, octa-core @ up to 3.2GHz
7nm FinFET
Snapdragon 888, octa-core @ up to 2.84GHz
7nm FinFET

RAM
Up to 12GB LPDDR5

Storage
Up to 256GB UFS 3.1 storage

Display
6.67″ FHD+ 120Hz AMOLED DotDisplay
1300 nit peak brightness, True Tone, 8-bit, HDR10+, MEMC

Rear Camera
48MP f/1.79, Sony IMX582
8MP f/2.2 ultra-wide
5MP telephoto macro
Up to 4K30 video recording
64MP f/1.89
8MP f/2.2 ultra-wide
5MP telephoto camera
Up to 4K60/8K30 video recording
108MP f/1.75, Samsung ISOCELL HM2 sensor
8MP f/2.2 ultra-wide
5MP telephoto camera
Up to 4K60/8K30 video recording

Selfie Camera
20MP selfie camera

Battery
4520mAh Li-ion battery
33W fast charging
USB-PD 3.0 / QuickCharge 3+

Dimensions
163.7 x 76.4 x 7.8 mm

Weight
196g

Price
6GB+128GB: 1999 CNY (~RM1251)
8GB+128GB: 2199 CNY (~RM1376)
8GB+256GB: 2499 CNY (~RM1564)
12GB+256GB: 2699 CNY (~RM1689)
6GB+128GB: 2799 CNY (~RM1752)
8GB+128GB: 2999 CNY (~RM1877)
8GB+256GB: 3299 CNY (~RM2065)
12GB+256GB: 3699 CNY (~RM2315)

The Redmi K40 (12GB+256GB) variant will be available for just 2499 CNY (~RM1564) as part of a introductory promotion. The Redmi K40 and Redmi K40 Pro are available for pre-order now with sales to commence on 4th March, while the Redmi K40 Pro+ will only be offered starting late March. The Redmi K40 Pro and K40 Pro+ will also be offered with a special finish inspired by Damascus steel, while the Redmi K40 doesn’t have the option, and only comes with a standard black finish.
[UPDATE 3pm 26/2/2021]: Redmi K40 to be released under the POCO brand globally
Pokdepinion: I can’t wait to see what will the Redmi K40 series be renamed to when it arrives in Malaysia.
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Acer KG251Q monitor review — FreeSync for cheap

Introduction

Acer just recently announced its new gaming devices line up including a new gaming laptop, PC desktop and also two monitors with AMD Freesync technology. I’m not sure why Acer released a FreeSync monitor along with a PC gaming desktop that’s equipped with a NVIDIA GTX graphics card, which make the entire configuration pointless. I do hope they have an option with an AMD RX graphics card to harness the AMD FreeSync capabilities with their monitors. Talking about the monitors, I managed to obtain a unit of the Acer KG251Q for myself. A 24.5″ monitor with some nice numbers on paper, and most importantly, AMD FreeSync, without costing that much more than a basic monitor. Sounds too good to be true? Let’s see if it is.
Unboxing

The Acer KG251Q comes in a brown box with a simple design on it. It has similar images on the front and the back of the box. Acer highlighted some features of this monitor, such as ZeroFrame, AMD FreeSync, 1ms response time and ComfyView.

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Similar stuff here on the side of the box. Again, we have the highlighted features and some of the specifications of the Acer KG251Q.

The display is sandwiched between two Styrofoam in order to protect it from any damages. Embedded in the Styrofoam we have all the necessary parts and accessories for the monitor.

We get one VGA cable, one HDMI cable, one power cable and some of the usual documentations.

The monitor base is divided into two parts, the feet and neck which attaches to the monitor are separate pieces. Assembling it was pretty easy as it’s tool-less. However it is highly recommended to tighten it with a screwdriver.
Appearance

The unit we have here is the 24.5″ variant. From the front, the design is pretty simple with only the Acer logo at the center of the lower bezel.

Acer KG251Q comes with Acer’s ZeroFrame, which is Acer’s fancy moniker for thin bezels. It promises seamless visual when configured in multi-monitor setups. Anyone who are looking a thin bezel monitor for he/she driving simulator, Acer KG251Q is one of the option.

Acer KG251Q has six physical buttons and the rightmost one is the on/off button. When the display is turned on, it has a small blue indicator LED beside the on/off button.

The back of the monitor is plain, with a sandblasted plastic finish. The four holes here are VESA mounting points. This promises more flexibility with this monitor, especially if you want to build a custom triple monitor setup with a third-party stand.

The only form of embellishment on the back of the monitor is the Acer logo at the top right of the monitor.

For connectivity, Acer KG251Q has two HDMI port and a VGA port. The only input that supports AMD Freesync is the HDMI port. If you get this monitor and use the VGA connection, then it beats the purpose of having a FreeSync monitor in the first place.

Let’s take a look at the side view of Acer KG251Q. For a modern display Acer KG251Q can be considered rather thick since it still uses internal power circuit. In term of adjustment, the Acer KG251Q cannot be adjusted for either tilt or the height.
Specification

User Experience
From the specifications table above, aside from the AMD Freesync, the 1ms response rate, Adaptive Sync and 75Hz refresh did pique my interest. With these specifications, this monitor should be able to eliminate any blurring or ghosting effects you might get from lesser monitors, or at least theoretically.

Once I connected the monitor to our Pokde benchrig, along with an AMD Radeon R7 360 through HDMI, I immediately found something that was not to my liking. The monitor isn’t properly calibrated from the factory and it required some manual adjustments to fix it.  Although I dislike its default color profile, I am still glad that Acer allows you to adjust it to your liking through the OSD. Overall the OSD is easy to navigate. For the color setting, I turn on the Bluelight filter, Set the brightness to 80, contrast at 50, turned off the black boost, ACM and super sharpness, and last but not least turned on the sRGB color.
After manually adjusting its color profile, I’m quite surprised by its color quality. It actually made me wonder whether this is really a TN panel. As we know, TN panels will generally suffer from color shifts when it view it from any angle aside from exactly perpendicular to the display. But with the Acer KG251Q, I don’t see much of that happening, with the color still remaining the same at most normal angles. Good job Acer, for using a high-quality TN panel here in this affordable monitor!

Before you run any games with Acer KG251Q, you must first change the refresh rate in your OS to 75Hz manually, otherwise the monitor defaults to 60Hz. You can read this tutorial here on how to change the refresh rate.
I’m specifically using the AMD R7 360 in order to get a better idea of what AMD FreeSync technology does. First I start with some DOTA2 game, which was quite pointless since the R7 360 still managed to get frame rates averaging around 70 in games.
Before I switch the game to Battlefield 1, I did read on some forum that some of them are having issue with AMD FreeSync. One of the most serious case is severe flickering when enabling AMD FreeSync. With that in mind, let’s dive into multiplayer at 1080p Ultra settings and Freesync enabled. The result was spectacular, no screen tearing or flicker is detected even though the R7 360 barely pushes 35 fps on average. After several rounds of game, I quit Battlefield 1 and now I disabled Freesync. It was not a pretty sight. There is not ghosting and blur detected but the game is laggy and I noticed some micro screen tearing.
Last but not least, I played Dirt Rally. This game is quite graphically intensive so I need to turn off the AA for better frame rate at the highest graphics setting. Same result as I get when playing Battlefield 1, the experience is much smoother with FreeSync turned on.
Conclusion
In term of specifications, Acer KG251Q is a pretty decent monitor for gaming and multimedia purposes. Still, if your main uses for the display are going to need really accurate colors, IPS panels are still the way to go. Speaking of panel quality, I’m quite surprised by the color reproduction of the TN panels nowadays but still it’s not as great as an IPS panel. The only disappointment with Acer KG251Q is its fixed design with no adjustments for either tilt of height.
Playing at 75Hz doesn’t make that big a different when compare to 60Hz. I am guy who prefers to play with V-sync on or when running with a NVIDIA graphics card, Fast Sync. If  really want a monitor with AMD Freesync enabled, I would definitely throw a little more money for the Acer KG240A, which comes with a 144Hz refresh rate. I had experienced 120Hz, 144Hz and 165Hz monitors and the motion on those monitors with refresh rates north of 100Hz is way more fluid.

When enabling AMD Freesync, the monitor did not suffer from any flickering that some users reported in the forums. But I can say I am less interested with the current AMD FreeSync, as AMD FreeSync 2 is just beyond the horizon, and promises improvement and most importantly, support for HDR content.
Priced at RM659, Acer KG251Q is backed by three-year Acer warranty. Taking everything into account, I award it our Silver Pokdeward.
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ASUS Brings Updated TUF Laptops In Malaysia, Includes New AMD Advantage Edition Model

The Advantage Edition model will be the first ever TUF model to get a 16-inch display.

ASUS has announced pricing and availability information for 2023’s new and updated TUF Gaming laptop lineup. Generally, the TUF F-series (Intel) and TUF A-series (AMD) retains the same design with updated contemporary hardware; but the new Advantage Edition will see a first for the lineup – a 16-inch 16:10 display.

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New to the F-series and A-series, aside from the CPU and GPU, are that MUX switch (NVIDIA Advanced Optimus) are now available on all models, no exceptions. The new 84-blade fan design are hand-me-down from ROG designs, which sees up to 13% more airflow over previous iterations. Depending on the CPU flavor you choose, there will be performance advantages on different parts of the system.

The Intel-powered F-series gets up to Core i7-13700H which features 6P+8E core configuration that should get ahead over equivalent A-series hardware on CPU workloads; however, A-series gets the more powerful GPUs in the form of RTX 4070 (140W) – whereas the F-series topped out at RTX 4060 at the same TGP rating.
The Intel models also comes with DDR4-3200 RAM whereas AMD models gets exclusively DDR5-4800 RAM, so it’ll be interesting to see the performance of these models when pitted side-by-side. Prices start from RM5,299 and RM4,999 for Intel and AMD models respectively – and there are at least six configurations to choose from, with two display sizes, two CPU brands, and three GPU options. ASUS says more configuration pairing should come down the line.

Finally, the crown jewel of TUF Gaming laptops are the new TUF A16 Advantage Edition which features all-AMD hardware: you get either a Ryzen 9 7940HS or a Ryzen 7 7735HS paired with the Radeon RX 7600S 8GB rated for 95W of power. Both configurations will feature a 16-inch, 16:10 FHD+ 165Hz display; and are set to arrive starting from April onwards. No pricing has been published for these models at the time of this writing.
Pokdepinion: Even TUF laptops have pretty powerful specs these days – budget laptops do come a long way, aren’t they?
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[E3 2018] Get your FREE copy of For Honor before 18th June — Ubisoft also announced upcoming update with tons of new content!

For Honor is now available for free to celebrate the Marching Fire update, announced at E3 2018.
E3 2018: For Honor to get its biggest update yet
Ubisoft made a slew of announcements regarding the medieval melee action game, For Honor. For one, the game is now available for free on Uplay. Also announced is the biggest update yet for For Honor, Marching Fire, that will be available on all platforms this 16th October.
Too bad for console gamers though, as the free offer is only available for PC gamers, as only the PC Starter Edition is available for free. That’s a $15 freebie right there for all PC gamers. All other PC versions will be on sale for up to 75% off until 18th June. The game can be gotten with a discount on the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One.

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The Marching Fire update is going to be a huge one, bringing forth graphical enhancements with improved in-game textures, reworked lighting system and new sky gradients for enhanced realism. Quality of life improvements including an updated user interface will also be delivered in the update.
But that’s not all. The update will also bring four new heroes from the Wu Lin faction, inspired by ancient Chinese martial. arts. These Wu Lin heroes, Tiandi, Jiang Jun, Nuxia and Shaolin bring a whole new set of weaponry and fighting styles from the East to shake up the game. The new heroes can be recruited using the in-game currency, Steel, following an initial exclusivity period.

And we still aren’t done yet. This update is For Honor’s largest post-launch content update, and will bring Breach, a new 4v4 PvP game mode. This mode will see players playing around a fortified castle armed with ballistae and cauldrons of fire, as they escort or try to destroy a battering ram to enter the castle. A new unlimited PvE game mode will also be introduced with the new update, but this update will only be available as part of the paid bundle which includes the new Wu Lin heroes.
More information about the paid bundle will be revealed soon. To get your free copy of For Honor Starter Edition, click the following button:
Free For Honor Starter Edition
Pokdepinion: I always love big, free DLCs, and also love free games. Guess this is just the perfect announcement from Ubisoft for me!
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OPPO A16 With 5000mAh Battery And Triple Cameras Launching At RM529

The folks at OPPO Malaysia is looking to launch their latest entry to the A Series with the new OPPO A16.
OPPO A16 coming soon to Malaysia

With the new OPPO A16, it is an entry-level smartphone that is powered by a Helio G35 chipset. It sports a 6.52-inch HD+ (1600×720) display at the front and runs on ColorOS 11.

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At the back, there’s a triple camera setup which consists of a 13MP main camera, 2MP depth sensor, and a 2MP macro lens. As for the front, it comes with a 8MP front camera to shoot your selfies.
In terms of memory, it offers 3GB RAM that’s mated with 32GB internal storage, which is expandable up to 256GB via an external memory card. Under the hood is a 5000mAh battery.
Available in Crystal Black, Pearl Blue, and Space Silver colours, you can get it from this 19th of August 2021 from the OPPO Online Store and their official Shopee store.
To celebrate the launch, those who purchase the phone from the 19th to 26th of August through Shopee will enjoy a first sales price at RM529 and receive a RM20 GrabFood voucher and an 8×8 Hard Cover Photobook Voucher.
Aside from that, on the 20th of August, OPPO will have a special live giveaway show on Shopee, where there will be 50 RM20 cash vouchers up for grabs. The first 20 customers who purchase the OPPO A16 and leave a review will also receive a complimentary RM5 GrabFood Voucher.
For more on the latest tech and gaming news plus reviews, stay tuned to Pokde.net.
Pokdepinion: Kind of pricey if you simply look at what the hardware offers..? Then again there’s those early bird offers to enjoy if you’re searching for an entry-level device.
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TM and TIME confirm the D-Link DIR-850L they provided are not vulnerable

TM and TIME have both confirmed that the D-Link DIR-850L router supplied, or what is more affectionately known as “trashcan” among the general public, is not vulnerable. This confirmation comes amidst reports of the D-Link DIR-850L being susceptible to the WPA security protocol.
Basically the vulnerability means that the attackers can bypass your WiFi security and access your WiFi network. That means more than just your Internet connection, as attackers will have the ability to see everything you do on your network. But the routers provided by TM and TIME are of a different revision from the affected one.
The D-Link DIR-850L affected is the revision A of the router, while TM and TIME provides the revision B1 to customers. TM has also pledged to push out updates for the router if necessary.

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The D-Link DIR-850L has actually been replaced in TIME’s lineup ever since the first time it was caught with a vulnerability. However TIME did not honor existing subscribers’ requests to replace the router with their newer TP-Link router. In any case, probably it is high time to replace the router with something more powerful? Yes, that pun was intended.
Pokdepinion: Oh well, the router actually isn’t all that capable of delivering the speeds Unifi and TIME subscribers are enjoying reliably anyway. Really should upgrade it.
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Fortnite April 2023 Crew Pack: What’s in Store for Subscribers?

Epic Games has revealed the upcoming Fortnite Crew Pack for April 2023, set to be available on March 31. The new monthly drop includes a Triarch Nox outfit, back bling, pickaxe, weapon wrap, and V-Bucks.
What’s in the April 2023 Fortnite Crew Pack?

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Triarch Nox sneaks into the Fortnite Crew on March 31, 2023. https://t.co/rYjF0L5TF4 pic.twitter.com/Vm7U4MgMJ5
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Epic Games has just unveiled the upcoming Fortnite Crew Pack for April 2023, set to be available for subscribers on March 31st. This month’s drop includes a new Triarch Nox outfit, along with matching back bling and pickaxe, and a new weapon wrap. Additionally, subscribers will receive a good amount of V-Bucks to purchase their favourite cosmetics from the in-game item shop.

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The Triarch Nox outfit stands out compared to previous skins, with a striking design language. Along with the outfit, subscribers will receive a range of other cosmetics, including:

Midnight Aegis Back Bling
Starlit Sai Pickaxe
Noxious Wrap
Photonic Legacy Pickaxe
Chapter 4 Season 2 Battle Pass (or 950 V-Bucks)
1,000 V-Bucks

The Crew Pack subscription service costs USD $11.99 per month and is exclusively available to subscribers, with outfits not appearing in the Item Shop as purchasable items. However, subscribers are able to recoup some of their investment through the V-Bucks they receive.
In other news, Epic Games recently launched the Unreal Editor and Fortnite Creative 2.0, adding editing tools of Unreal Engine for PC players, enabling them to develop more complex projects inside Fortnite and share them with other players. Additionally, the game now features an economy for content creators through Creative Mode, which rewards them based on the amount of player engagement on their maps or modes.
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Pokdepinion: I genuinely wished a lot more games followed the same path as this one, especially in terms of new content and extra game modes. Call it childish all you want, it’s still one of the most popular games in the world and it’s likely going to go strong for a long time.
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Cooler Master Unveils MasterSet MS120 – Features Mem-chanical Keyboard And Omron Mouse Switches

Cooler Master has announce their latest gaming keyboard and mouse set, the MasterSet MS120, which features a mem-chanical clicky switches paired with a mouse that has Omron switches and ALPS encoder scroll wheel.
MasterSet MS120

To those who wants to venture to the gaming world, the MasterSet MS120 has got you covered with it including both gaming mice and keyboard. Its keyboard is fitted with Mem-chanical ‘clicky’ switches, offering something different than the mushiness of traditional membrane keyboards. The keyboard is paired with a mouse that features Pixart optical sensor, adjustable DPI settings which can go up to 3500, and a responsive OMRON switches. For those who like a little bling in their setup, don’t worry. The keyboard has RGB capability.

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The keyboard features anti-ghosting, so don’t worry on ever typing too fast again (well just make sure you don’t make a typo :P). These mem-chanical switches feature specially designed tactile and clicky switches. The MS120 feature a total travel distance of 3.8mm and actuate at 1.8mm to ensure fast response.

The keyboard features 9 different preset LED modes and effects. It ranges from solid color to color waves and reactive on-touch effects. The effects are controlled through the On-the-Fly controls to adjust color, speed, and direction. It’s not only the keyboard is getting the action. The mouse as well features 3 zones of adjustable RGB lighting to match the fancy looks of the keyboard.
MasterSet MS120 is now available for purchase locally and retails at a price of RM329.
Pokdepinion: RM329 for RGB keyboard and mouse? Sounds like a pretty sweet deal to me!

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