Twitter Blue Introduces Labs For Early Access To New Features

Twitter’s has just announced that they are adding a new feature called Labs to their Twitter Blue service. The new feature will let users who are subscribed to the Twitter Blue service access to new features on the social media platform before anyone else.
What can be accessed through Twitter Blue’s new Labs feature?
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Announced via their Twitter account, among the new features that Twitter Blue subscribers will have access to under Labs include:

Pin conversation on iOS: Users can now pin important conversations over to the top of their DMs. This feature is currently limited to iOS devices only.
Longer video upload through desktop: Through this feature, users can now upload videos that goes beyond the current 140-second limit, up to 10 minutes long. This new feature is currently only available through desktop.

Labs will only be available for Twitter users in Canada and Australia for the time being, which makes sense considering that the social media platform’s Blue service is only available in those two countries. Twitter also says that the two new features may be released for non-Blue subscribers as well though that depends on the overall user reception towards the two new features.

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For more information on Twitter Blue, head over here.
Pokdepinion: Pretty interesting features I would say though as a person who isn’t a heavy user of Twitter or most other social media platforms out there, I definitely won’t subscribe to the Twitter Blue service as I am quite satisfied with the features available now. That being said, having the option to undo a tweet is pretty useful though.
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Genshin Impact 3.5: Dehya Banner 4-Star Characters Revealed

Been saving up on those Primogems? We now have confirmed details on the 4-star characters in the Dehya banner for Genshin Impact 3.5.
Genshin Impact 3.5: Dehya Banner 4-star Characters

Dear Travelers, the event wishes “Auric Blaze,” “Twilight Arbiter,” and “Epitome Invocation” will be available on March 1!
See more details here>>> https://t.co/N32VtQuxHF #GenshinImpact #HoYoverse #Dehya #Cyno pic.twitter.com/CHWRZkDfP8
— Genshin Impact (@GenshinImpact) February 27, 2023

The official Genshin Impact Twitter account has shared some more interesting details on the upcoming 3.5 update, particularly with the 4-star characters that will be arriving with the Dehya banner.

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It appears that Collei and Bennett will be joining in the Auric Blaze banner featuring Dehya in the first half, but they will also be joining Cyno in the Twilight Arbiter banner in the second half as well. The first banner will begin as soon as Genshin Impact 3.5 is up and running, which is on 1st March 2023.

What’s interesting here is that a lot of gamers online were not happy with how Dehya turned out as it’s clear how she was heavily nerfed in the livestream. Her move to the Wanderlust Invocation cements the fact that the character will end up being underwhelming. As such, the addition of Collei and Bennett is seen as a move to still entice people to pull regardless. Of course, there will be plenty of people saving up for the next update instead as Baizhu will finally be joining the fray.
Genshin Impact 3.5 will be launching on 1st March 2023 for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Android, iOS, and PC. If you want to know when the server downtime will start, click right here.
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Pokdepinion: Personally, don’t think I’ll be pulling much this season. Maybe just to get the character because I’d be too OCD to miss out on one but I wouldn’t be spending time building her. How about you?
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Cooler Master Releases GM238-FFS IPS Gaming Monitor, Priced RM739

Cooler Master Releases GM238-FFS IPS Gaming Monitor

Cooler Master announced the release of GM238-FFS gaming monitor in Malaysia, designed as a no-nonsense gaming, entertainment and content creation monitor.

The display panel is rated for Full HD (1080p) resolution and 144Hz refresh rate with Adaptive Sync, with response time slashed down to just 0.5ms for minimal smearing and motion blur. The company claims the color space covers 90% PCI-P3 and 120% sRGB, as well as HDR10 support for HDR content. Also included is the Low Blue Light Display mode which reduces eye strain on long sessions for gamers and creators alike.

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The included monitor stand only supports tilt adjustments; however VESA mounting holes are available for users to install custom mounts for greater articulation. In terms of I/O, the monitor comes with a pair of DisplayPort and HDMI 2.0 ports, totaling 4 ports.
The Cooler Master GM238-FFS gaming monitor is now available for RM739.
Pokdepinion: For the specs, the price is pretty good. High DCI-P3 coverage certainly is a plus – although I wish the stand could do more than just tilt adjustments.
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Kingston A1000 960GB PCIe NVMe SSD review

Introduction
We just recently reviewed Kingston’s pretty affordable SATA SSD, the Kingston UV500. Looking through their product lineup, we found the Kingston A1000 PCIe NVMe SSD. PCIe-based SSDs are usually much pricier, even costing north of RM2/GB. This one, is a lot more affordable. So we decided to ring Kingston up, and request a unit. They decided to oblige us and send us their largest offering, the 960GB Kingston A1000. So here’s our tests on it.
Packaging + Appearance

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Befitting of its entry-level intentions, the drive comes in nothing more than a plastic blister pack. The packaging is really as simple as it gets, with the two halves held together with some tape.

The underside is where you see thee necessary labeling and barcode. You won’t find any specifications of any sort here aside from the capacity.

The contents of the package is just as spartan. You get a quick start guide, an activation key for Acronis True Image HD and the SSD itself. The SSD itself features a blue PCB, not the easiest to match with modern day motherboards.
Specifications
Kingston A1000 960GB PCIe NVMe SSD

Capacity
960GB (893GB usable)

Interface
PCIe 3.0 x2 NVMe

NAND Type
TLC 3D NAND

DRAM Cache
N/A

Controller
Phison E8

Rated speed
Sequential:
Read: Up to 1500 MB/s Write: Up to 1000 MB/s
Random:
Read: 120 000 IOPS Write: 100 000 IOPS

Endurance
600TBW

Dimensions
80 mm X 22 mm X 3.5 mm

Weight
7.6 gram

Included accessories
User guide, Acronis True Image HD activation key

Warranty
5 years

Pokde Benchrig

CPU
Intel Core i7-5820K @ 4.125 GHz

Motherboard
ASUS X99-Deluxe

GPU
MSI GeForce GTX 970 GAMING 4G

Memory
4 x 4GB Kingston HyperX Predator 3000 MHz CL15

Storage
Kimtigo 120GB SSD

Power Supply
Cooler Master V850

Testing Methodology

The Kingston A1000 960GB is tested as a storage drive on Pokde’s benchrig. We ran several synthetic SSD benchmarks and real-time transfer speed tests to determine the performance.
Performance
Synthetic

The Kingston A1000 960GB outperforms the manufacturer’s claims a bit in CrystalDiskMark. This is pretty usual for most drives anyway, so no surprises. The takeaway here is that this drive offers nearly triple the sequential read speeds of even the best SATA SSDs. It’s 4K performance is still slower than some of the SATA SSDs out there though.

In AS SSD, the nice readings go away for a more realistic view. Once again, we are seeing a similar trend. Much faster sequential speeds and falling off when it comes to 4K.

The Kingston A1000 960GB offers good performance in sequential read and writes, but it falters when it comes to 4K writes. It regains its edge over the SATA SSDs when it comes to deeper queue depths though.
If you noticed, we have been constantly comparing it against SATA SSDs. That’s because it barely holds a candle against the higher performing PCIe 3.0 x4 SSDs in the market. Its price point is also closer to SATA SSDs than the PCIe NVMe SSDs out there.
Real world

Despite being the fastest drive in the list here, it still doesn’t win every race. It seems to have issues with a mix of smaller and larger files, while it handles 16GB of smaller files and massive files like in the Compressed and Documents tests with aplomb.

It actually loaded Overwatch second fastest, while being just about a second slower when loading Battlefield 4. It is slower than the Samsung 970 EVO and Plextor M9PeY we previously tested though, so don’t expect this to deliver performance on par with the faster PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe SSDs.

Well, whaddaya know, the SSD to finally break the RM1/GB threshold is a PCIe NVMe SSD. It’s actually cheaper than the Kingston UV500, which goes to say how affordable this drive is.
Conclusion
At its price,the Kingston A1000 960GB is a must-buy, unless you have more money to spend on better SATA drives that can offer you better 4K performance. If you want 1TB of solid state storage, the Kingston A1000 960GB offers 960GB of it (close enough?) for just RM908. If your motherboard has an empty M.2 PCIe slot, this is the SSD to get.

Our thanks to Kingston for providing us with the Kingston A1000 960GB we tested in this review. To support us, click on the button below to check out the Kingston A1000 960GB on Lazada:

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Valorant Unveils the Futuristic ChronoVoid Skin Line

Valorant’s latest skin bundle, dubbed ChronoVoid, features a blend of mythic and futuristic style into one. Inspired by the story of Daedalus and the Minotaur’s Labyrinth, the goal – according to Valorant’s Art Lead, Stefan Jevremovic – is to convey a sense of mystery and power, and of holding a piece of forbidden treasure.
The title’s producer further described the concept as this:
“Gold. Asgard. Power of the gods.”
– Victoria Kim, Producer, Riot Games
The producer looked into the possibilities of going further with the orb or circular designs, and challenged themselves to something new and unique. Based on what is offered by current animation and VFX technologies, the team came out with what was a “moving visual piece that mesmerizes the eye but doesn’t distract”.

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Of course, the creation of this skin comes with its own challenges. Victoria stated that they had “a bit of a tough time” to animating the weapon as the team try to find the delicate balance between smoothness versus minimal distraction. The idea is to make orb move independently, which took the time some time to perfect – but the result is described as “something incredible”. The producer says this skinline is one of the most alluring skins they have ever done, and credits the team in doing so.

The ChronoVoid features four weapons: Phantom, Vandal, Sheriff and Judge. Also featured is a unique Terminus A Quo melee, which is a floating sphere that turns into a blade as you engage. Custom inspect animations, visuals and audio effects, as well as unique ADS reticle and bullets are all featured, with three color variants available – green, red and black. Additionally, custom player card, spray and gun buddy are the cosmetics featured in this bundle.
The bundle will be available starting 21 September 2022, costing 8700 VP.
Pokdepinion: There’s a good chance my friends are buying this bundle, looks neat!
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Marvel Super War MOBA Game Pre-Registration Now Open for Android and iOS

Fans awaiting the release of the highly anticipated Marvel Super War MOBA game, you’re one step closer to getting the game. Pre-registrations for the game is now open for both Android and iOS devices.
For those of you who aren’t ware, Marvel Super War is Marvel’s first MOBA game on mobile. You can choose from a variety of characters including the likes of Spider-Man, Black Panther, Deadpool, and more. As it is a MOBA game, it will play out similarly to the likes of DotA 2, League of Legends and Mobile Legends.
Gamers who pre-register for the game within 30 days of the official launch will receive a number of in-game rewards. This includes:

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Marvel Super War Rewards for New Players
When the number hits Level 1, all players will receive 68 CrystalsWhen the number hits Level 2, all players will receive Avatar Frame x 1When the number hits Level 3, all players will receive Item: Dark Star x 1When the number hits Level 4, all players will receive Skin: The ThingWhen the number hits Level 5, all players will receive Hero: Hawkeye.
Keep in mind that this special rewards events is only applicable for gamers in Malaysia, Singapore, Philippines, Thailand, Indonesia, and India. If you’d like to pre-register for the game, click right here if you’re an Android user, or click here instead if you’re an iOS user. The game is free-to-play.
Marvel Super War had its beta phase earlier this May. It managed to gain over 1.5 million gamers in Southeast Asia alone, making it quite a success even before the game was officially launched.
Pokdepinion: Well, if you’re a fan of Marvel and you like MOBA games, might as well give this a try. It’s a free game after all so you have nothing to lose.
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Apple can no longer sell certain iPhones in China

Ah China, the land of surprises. While few patent lawsuits by foreign companies ever see a positive outcome there, Qualcomm has just won one against Apple. And they have been granted preliminary injunctions against Apple, banning the Cupertino-based tech giant from selling iPhones in China.
The injunction doesn’t block all iPhones, but instead only bans certain models which are allegedly using Qualcomm’s intellectual property without appropriate compensation. The affected models range from the iPhone 6S all the way up to the iPhone X. It seems like the latest iPhones aren’t affected though.

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The well-known patent troll are being accused of infringing on patents which enable consumers to adjust and reformat the size and appearance of photographs, and to manage applications using a touch screen when viewing, navigating and dismissing applications on their phones. Really vague stuff, I know, but so are curved corners on a smartphone.
Qualcomm is also pursuing legal action against Apple’s infringement of other Qualcomm patents in China and other jurisdictions around the world. It would be interesting to see Apple’s response to this injunction, as they can easily release a software update to stop infringing on the patent.
Pokdepinion: Well, that’s funny how the tables have turned for Apple.
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ASUS ZenFone Live (L1) goes live for just RM399 — compact entry-level smartphone with Android Oreo!

ASUS’ latest ZenFone Live (L1) is not going to impress you with a amazing AI camera or super-long battery life, but it will offer a price tag like no other. For just RM399, you can get the 5.5″ 18:9 display, Snapdragon 425 chipset, 2GB of RAM and all the benefits of Android 8.0 Oreo that the ZenFone Live (L1) offers.

The ASUS ZenFone Live (L1) handily offers two dedicated SIM slots and a microSD slot to make it easier for you to juggle two phone numbers. The microSD card also supports microSD cards up to 2TB, allowing you to expand upon the 16GB storage that it offers out of the box.

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The ZenFone Live (L1)’s camera chops will be handled by a 13MP rear camera equipped with PDAF for lightning fast 0.3s focusing and a front-facing 5MP camera for selfies. The front-facing camera also enables face unlock for convenient unlocking. The 3000 mAh battery promises up to 4 whole days of music playback, 9 full-length movies, 42 days of 4G standby time and up to 18 hours of web browsing over WiFi.
The ASUS ZenFone Live (L1) will be available starting June in Shimmer Gold and Midnight Black, so look forward to yet another affordable smartphone in the market!
Pokdepinion: I think this smartphone would be perfect for those who need an affordable smartphone, and with the true dual-SIM functionality, that specific demographic will surely be quite satisfied with the ZenFone Live (L1).
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Oversupply Might Cause NVIDIA GeForce RTX 40 Series Delays

As many of you may know by now, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 40 Series graphics cards are expected to launch this September 2022, one card a month until early next year, starting with the RTX 4090. Now, it appears that there might be a delay for that plan.
The information stems from YouTuber and tech rumour monger, Moore’s Law is Dead. There is an alleged oversupply issue that could cause a delay for the launch of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 40 Series graphics cards. However, it’s not an oversupply for the new graphics cards but rather, the older RTX 30 Series graphics cards. If true, then NVIDIA would need to clear out as much stock as possible before the new cards get released.

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The reason for the oversupply, both in new and used cards, is due to the recent cryptocurrency crash, with Bitcoin value prominently taking a huge hit. This doesn’t necessarily mean that the announcements for the new graphics cards will be delayed however as it might just be a delay in them being up for sale for the masses instead. If a delay does happen, it will likely be launching at the end of 2022.
For now, do take this information with a grain of salt as nothing has been confirmed. We will likely have to wait until September 2022 to get a confirmation on the upcoming NVIDIA GeForce RTX 40 Series graphics cards. Until then, we will report more on this as soon as information becomes available.
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Pokdepinion: I’m sure if a delay were to happen, it wouldn’t be excessive since they would want to put up a good fight against AMD’s RDNA3 cards. We’ll just have to wait and see for now since nothing has been set in stone yet.
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vivo Announce vivo NEX Dual Display Edition  — Comes With Two Displays And 10GB RAM

vivo has announced a new edition of their NEX, the vivo NEX Dual Display Edition where as you can tell by the name, offers a dual-screen design that gives a multifaceted smartphone experience. —
vivo NEX Dual Display Edition

The vivo NEX Dual Display Edition comes with a 6.39-inch Ultra FullView Display at the front that comes with a screen-to-body ratio of 91.36%. Its front sports a Super AMOLED display, offering a notch-free and immersive viewing experience.

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Since it’s offering two displays, the back offers a 5.49-inch display that also comes with Super AMOLED. At the back of the phone, there’s a new Luna Ring, which can glow colors that can notify you of your notifications and even pulse with music.
It comes with a triple camera setup which consists of 12MP IMX363 sensor and 4-axis OIS, a specialized Night Video Camera, and a Time of Flight (TOF) 3D Camera.
Other than that, it comes with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 chipset, 10GB RAM that’s paired with 128GB of internal storage, an in-display fingerprint sensor, as well as facial recognition. Under the hood is a 3500mAh battery.
Though there’s no official Malaysian pricing yet, the vivo NEX Dual Display Edition will be going on sale in China from December 29 at the price of 4,998 Yuan, which is around RM3,036.
Pokdepinion: Well that’s something new. Then again, I’m not surprised that they’ve made something like this. After all, they did innovate the smartphone scene with the introduction of the vivo NEX with its pop-up camera.
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Call of Duty Mobile Beta Launches with Brand New Trailer

Not long ago, the folks over at Activision announced Call of Duty Mobile for Android and iOS. For those of you who aren’t aware, it is the China-only Call of Duty Online game being brought over to other regions. We only had a rough release window for the game’s release but now, it appears that it has made its way to certain regions.
Unfortunately, details on which country has the game already isn’t officially mentioned. Furthermore, it is expected to roll out in phases as time goes by. However, no detailed map was ever given for the game. On the plus side, at least we’re getting closer to the official release.
To celebrate the launch of the beta in certain regions, Activision and Tencent released a brand new trailer for the game. While short, it gives players a new and fresh look at the game, while also showing off the things to come down the line when it officially releases similar to the original announcement trailer. You can check out the trailer at the top of this post.

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The game is still expected to combine various elements from a wide variety of mainline Call of Duty games. This makes it an interesting mishmash of everything that the series has released thus far, albeit with certain limitations as it is a mobile game.
Call of Duty Mobile will be coming to both Android and iOS officially sometime later this year.
Pokdepinion: Doesn’t seem to be available in Malaysia yet, but it’s just a matter of time at this point.
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[CES 2023] COLORFUL Unveils Five RTX 4070 Ti GPU Models

COLORFUL Unveils Five RTX 4070 Ti GPU Models

Five models with pricing starting from $799, matching NVIDIA’s MSRP.

Following the same designs as the RTX 4090 and RTX 4080 models, all of COLORFUL’s RTX 4070 Ti lineup will however be slimmer in sizes given its reduced cooling requirements. That being said, liquid-cooled models are also available.

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Leading the five-model squad is the iGame Vulcan OC: this top-level model feature higher overclocks (2775MHz) and a detachable magnetic LCD that can be mounted on the GPU itself or on the included display dock. With resolution of 800×216, this tiny display can be used to display system vitals or play any GIF or image to the user’s liking. COLORFUL’s One-Key Overclock button is featured on the rear I/O which does what it says on the tin – no software required.

Next up is the liquid-cooled iGame Neptune OC. This 2-slot AIO-cooled GPU is enclosed in a short white shroud that contains two strips of RGB running across the surface, customizable through iGame Center app. The 240mm radiator allows the highest overclock among the lineup, at 2790MHz.

The iGame Advanced OC model clocks at 2760MHz peak, with the usual cooling elements such as flow-through backplates and reinforced backplates – with the usual RGB presence customizable through software. The holographic-based design in the form of iGame Ultra W model features largely the same cooling principles minus the counter-rotating center fan on the Advanced OC model. It’s rated to boost up to 2745MHz.

Finally, the entry-level model comes in the form of NB EX (Battle-AX): featuring previous-generation designs sporting black-red colorways and triple 98mm fans that gets the upgraded thicker fan blades. COLORFUL hasn’t provided the clock speeds for this model, but it’s likely to be same or ever so slightly higher than NVIDIA’s official specifications.
The pricing for these five models are as follows:
iGame Neptune OC – $969
iGame Vulcan OC – $949
iGame Advanced OC – $899
iGame Ultra W – $849
NB EX (Battle-AX) – $799
COLORFUL says these models will begin shipping starting Q1 2023.
Pokdepinion: A 4070 Ti at nearly $1,000 is… wild to say the least.
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We Now Know When Fortnite: Battle Royale Will Be Coming To Android

Not long now

Battle Royale genre games have been exploding everywhere recently but arguably none is as big as Epic Games’ Fortnite: Battle Royale. The game is currently the biggest in the genre right now, eclipsing their closest rival PlayerUnknown’s Battleground in terms of sheer number of players. The game is currently out on all major platforms which includes PS4, Xbox One, PC as well as on iOS which came out just a few months ago. What about for Android devices though? I mean PUBG Mobile is out on Android already, why isn’t Fortnite?

Fret not my Android peeps out there for Epic Games haven’t forgotten about us. In fact the Android port for Fortnite: Battle Royale is in the later stages of development right now and according to Epic Games’ recent blogpost we now know when it’ll come out. The developers have confirmed that Fortnite will release on Android this Summer 2018!

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Fortnite is coming to Android!
We are targeting this summer for the release. We know many of you are excited for this release, and we promise that when we have more information to share, you’ll hear it from us first.
Well, it may not be an exact release date but at least it’s better than ‘in the next few months’.
Epic Games also revealed some interesting information about the various features and tweaks the developers are working on for the mobile version of Fortnite: Battle Royale. Among these features and tweaks mentioned are a customisable HUD, a voice chat feature, as well as a Battery Saving mode which allows players to tone down the graphics for increased performance.

Fortnite made approximately USD 1 million in in-app purchases in its first three days and USD 15 million in its first three weeks of release on iOS and I expect something similar to happen as soon as it hits the Play Store. You might call it a cultural phenomenon rather than a typical video game.
Pokdepinion: Simply put, GGWP to all other battle royale games on Android.
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Instagram Is Testing A New Feature That’s Basically an Old Feature Everyone Wants

Instagram is working on “Latest Posts” feed for catching up feed posts
This sounds like the chronological feed people are asking for. Similar, but not the same 👀 pic.twitter.com/AUMwlZGtUr
— Jane Manchun Wong (@wongmjane) February 14, 2020

It’s no surprise that there are tons of people out there who picked Instagram as their social media of choice. It’s not the perfect platform as it does have its fair share of issues. There is one particular piece of news that will surely make a lot of users happy.
According to reverse-engineering expert Jane Manchun Wong, Instagram is currently testing a feed / timeline that will appear in chronological order. This was a common way of presenting content to you in the past, until ads got a bit out of control.

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It’s interesting that this new feature will have a section of its own instead of taking the existing feed, and having the ability to toggle chronological order instead of using the algorithm-based feed. Either way, it’s a good thing that it will be making a return, one way or another.
Given that it’s in the middle of testing, there’s no exact date for when it will be made available for the public. It may still have a long way to go but we do expect it to be released sooner or later.
Source: Knowtechie
Pokdepinion: Didn’t think getting a feed / timeline in chronological order again could be so convoluted. Well, if it means we’re getting it back, there won’t be any complaints from me.
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Wiko Sunny 2 Plus Released – It’s Really Affordable!

Wiko has released their latest smartphone from their Y-range family in the form of the Wiko Sunny 2 Plus.
Wiko Sunny 2 Plus
Looking for a smartphone that doesn’t hurt your wallet? Introducing the Wiko Sunny 2 Plus.
The brand new Wiko Sunny 2 Plus features a 5-inch FWVGA (Full Wide Video Graphics Array) display. It comes in 5 metallic colors; Black, Gold, Silver, Bleen, and Zesty Lime.

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Running on Android 7.0 Nougat, it uses a MediaTek MT6580 chipset. Storage wise, it has 1GB RAM which is paired with 8GB of internal storage (which is expandable up to 64GB via microSD). Camera wise, it sports a 5MP shooter on the rear which comes with an LED flash and a 2MP lens for your selfie purposes.Some of the modes that are available include HDR, Night Mode, Pro Mode, Panorama, Face Beauty, and also Burst mode.
Under the hood, it packs a 2000mAh battery. If you’re wondering on the price of the device based on the specifications, it is priced at a low price tag of RM249. It is now available for purchase from stores nationwide.
Pokdepinion: Well the specifications aren’t really big or exciting to say the least, but at that price, I’m pretty sure those who don’t seek much from a smartphone would consider this smartphone. Previously we’ve done a couple of reviews for Wiko smartphones, the experience were so-so. Despite that, I can’t condemn much on them since they are not heavily priced, albeit more like a medium-range phones (you can check that out at our website). For those for just need a smartphone for those basic functions while still want to keep up with the times, this seems like an option. What do you think? Do you think that the Wiko Sunny 2 Plus is worth it? Will you be buying it? Let us know in the comment section down below!
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Samsung Galaxy M62 With 7000mAh Battery Launched In Malaysia

The folks at Samsung Malaysia has today revealed their latest mid-range smartphone, the Samsung Galaxy M62 which packs a large 7000mAh battery under the hood.
Samsung Galaxy M62 Malaysia launch
The Samsung Galaxy M62 comes with a 6.7-inch Infinity-O FHD+ Super AMOLED display, ensuring a better viewing experience. Powering it up aside from its big battery is a Exynos 9825 chipset, which is based on 7nm EUV.
Packing 8GB RAM that’s mated with 256GB internal storage, you can opt to upgrade it even further up to 1TB via microSD.

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As for cameras, it sports a quad camera setup that consists of a 64MP main camera, 12MP ultra-wide lens, 5MP depth sensor and finally a 5MP macro shooter. As for selfies, it comes with a 32MP front camera.
It supports 25W fast charging through USB Type-C and it also comes with the good old 3.5mm headphone jack support.
Retailing at RM1,999, Samsung is offering a special online launch promo for the device. Available exclusively on Lazada on the 3rd of March in Black and Blue, you can get the Samsung Galaxy M62 for only RM1,599, which is 20% off from its original price. The promotion is available while stocks lasts and will be available only on the day itself, so you might want to be quick.
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Pokdepinion: My my, that’s a huge battery we’re talking about. I wonder how efficient the battery life is though. Well if you are looking to get it, you might want to take advantage of that special online launch promo and save a lot.
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HONOR 10 Lite Coming To Malaysia 9 January 2019 Onwards

HONOR Malaysia has announced that their HONOR 10 Lite device will be up for grabs on the 9th of January 2019, which is right after its official Malaysian launch the day before.
The phone will start selling on HONOR’s very own hihonor platform as well as their official flagship store on Lazada. For those who make a purchase on the 9th of January through HONOR Malaysia’s official flagship store on Lazada will be entitled for express delivery as orders before 1PM will receive the phone on the same day. As for those who order between 1PM-11.59PM will receive the new HONOR 10 Lite on the following day. Do note that this is limited to deliveries in the Klang Valley area only.
HONOR 10 Lite is the newest addition to the brand’s lineup that comes with a 24MP AI front camera as well as being the first device under them to feature a dew-drop notch.

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You can visit hihonor and the HONOR official flagship store on Lazada to find out more.
Pokdepinion: It will be interesting to see how much will HONOR put the price tag on the new HONOR 10 Lite. Guess we will have to wait for that to be confirmed though it’s not really that far away from the official launch date.
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One Plus X revealed – Best Snapdragon 801 device

It looks like OnePlus has unveiled their new device, the OnePlus X, despite previously being rumored that it will be named the OnePlus Mini, so yeah, I guess we followed the wrong rabbit down the wrong hole. However, we didn’t totally miss the mark, as the OnePlus X is still the smallest device yet by OnePlus. OnePlus X is what it’s called, and I dare say this will be the best Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 device out there now.
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The Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 was used in the older OnePlus One and many other phones. like the Sony Xperia Z2 and Z3 as well as the ASUS Padfone S. While getting a little old, it is still very competent, matching or even outpacing current mid-range SoCs. Despite sharing most of the specifications of the OnePlus One, the OnePlus X has lost weight and girth, and also received upgrades in certain aspects, making it a pretty competent device, especially if you consider the 5″ size, where most current 5″ smartphones pack Snapdragon 615s or Mediatek processors.

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The OnePlus X’s prices start from USD 249 (approximately MYR1100) for the standard Onyx version and if you want to get one out of the 10,000 limited edition Ceramic variant, you can pay USD 350 (approximately MYR1500), which I find to be quite exorbitant for just exterior changes. Both versions support dual-SIM functionality and will be available from the 5th of November (that’s my birthday).

The OnePlus X comes with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 801, down-clocked to 2.3Ghz, a step down from the OnePlus One’s CPU which was clocked at 2.45Ghz. Despite the lower clock it should still have pretty decent performance, as it’s tried and proven in ASUS Padfone S itself. It is equipped with 3GB of LPDDR3 memory, 16GB internal storage, expandable with microSD up to 128GB. Expandable memory is something new to OnePlus, as both the One and Two didn’t come with a microSD slot.
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The good looking OnePlus X comes with a 5″ 1080p AMOLED display (441 PPI), protected by a sheet of Gorilla Glass 3. The inclusion of an AMOLED display is remarkable and I bet the screen will be gorgeous. You won’t be left hanging with just getting to see amazing colors, as the OnePlus X also allows you to capture your own images with a 13MP ISOCELL rear camera and 8MP front camera.
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Is the 2,525 mAh battery capacity enough? My answer would be a definite yes. The OnePlus X comes with Oxygen OS based on Android Lollipop 5.1 which is optimized for the phone and promises good battery life.  Below is a table comparing the OnePlus X against the older OnePlus One and ASUS Padfone S Plus.

Source : Gizmodo

Pokdepinion : For me, the OnePlus X definitely the best Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 phone, even though the SD 801 is getting quite old but it still kicking and even faster than the newer Qualcomm chips like the SD 615 or SD 617. If you are getting a new phone around MYR 1200, the OnePlus X is the phone that you must definitely consider! But before that, you must get the invitation to buy one. Money isn’t everything when it comes to buying a OnePlus, it seems.
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The Predator Tribe Rises — Acer Predator Gaming Series Launch

MSI’s Dragon Army and ASUS’s Republic of Gamers may have to prepare to face a new enemy in their battle for superiority now. Acer has officially launched their Predator series in Malaysia, catering to serious gamers who Acer calls the Predator Tribe. An official launch of their portfolio of gaming devices was sometime back in IFA Berlin in September, and today members of the press are officially introduced to the members of the Acer Predator family.

Acer Predator 15 and 17 laptops

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The Acer Predator 15 and 17 are Acer’s much anticipated entry into the high-end gaming laptop arena, and they do not disappoint. The laptops sport an aggressive design with the performance to boot. The Predator laptops are ready to dominate the gaming laptop market equipped with various proprietary technologies like Killer DoubleShot which promises less network issues and more pwnage, PredatorSense gaming control panel offering full control over the performance level, fan speeds and other features, Predator ProZone customizable backlit keyboard featuring four customizable lighting zones and programmable macro profiles, Predator SoundPound which features FOUR built-in speakers, TWO subwoofers and Dolby Audio surround sound enhancement for great sound, and the most interesting of them all, the Predator FrostCore, developed in partnership with Cooler Master. The FrostCore is a cooling module which replaces the optical drive. In one easy move you will have enhanced cooling for your notebook.
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Intel’s 6th generation Core i7-6700HQ Skylake, DDR4 memory, NVIDIA Maxwell GeForce GTX graphics are all crammed into these beasts to ensures that the latest games will run on these laptops without breaking a sweat.
All Acer Predator laptops come with a complementary Predator Gaming Backpack and the Predator FrostCore module. Pricing starts from RM 6999 onwards.

Acer Predator G6 desktop

For those who desire more gaming performance than any laptop can offer, there is no other path to take other than a proper gaming desktop. The Acer Predator G6 is fully capable of serious gaming with the Intel Core i7 6700K overclockable processor, 16GB DDR4 and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 graphics card. It also features “One-Punch Overclocking” giggle that is essentially a one-button overclocking mechanism. Overclocking means higher heat output, and Acer’s proprietary IceTunnel cooling system is an enhanced thermal system which optimizes air flow to remove the heat from the internal components.

Another unique feature is the Acer Easy-swap expansion bay for easy storage upgrades. Oh and it features a built in headset stand on the front too. Nifty.
The Acer Predator is priced at RM 8999.
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Acer Predator Monitors

Acer also brought in a total of four Predator monitors, the Acer Predator X34, Z35, XB271HU and XB281HK. Let’s start with the priciest first. The Predator X34 is a curved 34″ 3440×1440 IPS display supporting 100% of the sRGB colour gamut. It’s zero-frame design allows you to easily set up a seamless multi-monitor display for an even more immersive gaming experience. The refresh rate is overclockable from 60 Hz to 100 Hz. NVIDIA G-SYNC technology ensures no annoying screen tearing will occur when gaming. Stereo speakers supporting DTS Sound reduce desk clutter by replacing conventional standalone speaker systems. The X34 monitors cost RM 4599 each.

Next up, the Predator Z35. The Z35 is a curved 35″ 2560×1080 VA display, also supporting 100% of the sRGB color gamut. The refresh rate of the Z35 is even higher than the X34’s, running at 144 Hz on normal mode and 200 Hz on overclocked mode. NVIDIA’s proprietary G-SYNC and Ultra Low Motion Blur (ULMB) technologies are incorporated into this monitor for the best gaming experience. The curvature of this monitor is actually greater than the X34, coming in at 2000R versus the 3800R of the X34. Stereo speakers with support for DTS Sound are also built in to this monitor. The price? RM 3999.

The XB271HU and XB281HK actually share the same zero-frame design, so let’s start with the details of the former. The XB271HU is a conventional 27″ 16:9 1440p IPS display with support for 100% of the sRGB colour gamut. The refresh rate of the XB271HU is 144 Hz in normal mode and when overclocked goes up to 165 Hz. NVIDIA G-SYNC and ULMB technologies are also supported by this monitor. It costs RM 3299. The XB281HK is a 28″ 16:9 4K (3840×2160) TN display, with support of 72% of the NTSC color gamut. Refresh rate for this monitor is rather dismal as it runs at 30 Hz on normal mode and 60 Hz when overclocked. It supports NVIDIA G-SYNC technology and costs RM 2599. Both monitors come with stereo speakers.
Also worth noting is all the Acer Predator monitors also double as USB 3.0 hubs, with 4 ports available.

Acer Predator 8

Last but not least, the Acer Predator 8 tablet. The Acer Predator 8 is hands down the most aggressive looking tablet I have ever seen. The Acer Predator 8 is a dedicated gaming tablet that will do justice to its fierce outlook. First off, you have the Zero Air Gap 8″ 1920×1200 IPS screen which is capable of displaying 100% of the NTSC color gamut.

Acer has thrown in Predator Quadio — quad audio, geddit? — which is a four front-facing speaker system to deliver enhanced audio quality and virtual surround sound. It also comes with Predator TacSense which is supposed to improve the gaming experience with tactile feedback in the form of vibrations. While designed primarily for gaming, the Acer Predator 8 is a fully capable device for media consumption. Predator Media Master is a unique Acer application that allows customization of audio and video settings for various usage scenarios.
Now let’s get down to the specifications. At the heart of the Predator 8 is a Intel Atom x7 processor, running at up to 2.4 GHz, mated to 2GB of LPDDR3 RAM. The graphics department is handled by Intel HD Graphics with 16 execution units. Storage wise, it comes with 32GB of built in memory, expandable with microSD cards up to 128GB. The cameras on this tablet are a little disappointing, with a 2 MP front camera and a 4 MP rear camera. A 4550 mAh battery is claimed to offer up to 7.5 hours of video playback. It runs Android 5.1 Lollipop. All that is crammed into a sleek 8.7 mm brushed aluminium body with grippy edges and everything weighs a lightweight 340 g.
The Acer Predator 8 doesn’t come cheap at RM 1499 but it is most possibly one of the highest performance Android tablets in the market right now.

Pokdepinion: I did take the opportunity to play around with these beasts and I can’t wait till I get my hands on them to do a full in-depth review. The Predator laptops with their slew of Predator technologies are really interesting and I would definitely get one to review ASAP.
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AirAsia ASEAN Unlimited Flight Pass Launched – Fly As Much As You Want But There’s A Catch

Looking for a reason to travel around but would rather not spend too much money? The AirAsia ASEAN Unlimited Flight Pass has been launched, letting you fly to selected destinations as much as you want with just a single payment of RM599.
AirAsia ASEAN Unlimited Flight Pass Launched

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AirAsia has launched their new ASEAN Unlimited Flight Pass, which works similarly to their previous unlimited flight passes. How it works is that by just paying a single fee of RM599 for the pass, you can go to selected destinations as many time as you want without paying. You will also be getting unlimited free delivery for AirAsia Food, Fresh, and Shop. It’s not exactly free, since you will have to pay for the pass to begin with.
There are a number of domestic and international flights that you can take. You can fly to Singapore, Thailand, Cambodia, Indonesia, Philippines, Vietnam, Laos, Brunei, and Myanmar. However, the only flights you can take are the ones labeled “100% Off” when booking. Moreover, you will have to book the flights 2 weeks in advance, and you will still need to pay for taxes and airport charges. There are also additional charges for baggage, meal, and preferred seating.
The AirAsia ASEAN Unlimited Flight Pass will be applicable from today until 26th March 2022. Availability of flights will be subjected to border and movement policies, so you may run the risk of not being able to fly as much as you want. Once you have purchased the pass, it is not refundable, so keep that in mind if you plan on getting it.
You can purchase the AirAsia ASEAN Unlimited Flight Pass from now until 7th March 2021 for RM599, but BigPay cardholders can get it for a special price of RM549. If you’re interested, click right here.
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Pokdepinion: I would personally like to consider my options first so the deadline is a little too short for me. If it’s fine for you, then by all means, go for it.
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New Ryzen 5000-powered Acer Swift X And Acer Nitro 50 Now Available

Acer Malaysia has unveiled the Red Dot Award-winning Acer Swift X and the Acer Nitro 50, both of which are powered by AMD Ryzen 5000 series processors.
Acer Swift X

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800U processor and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti with 3rd Generation Max-Q technology power the Acer Swift X. Its inbuilt LPDDR4X RAM of up to 16GB and 512GB PCIe NVMe SSD allow fast access to files and apps.

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The Acer Swift X has a 14-inch FHD IPS display with an 85.7% screen-to-body ratio, up to 300nits of brightness, and an sRGB colour gamut of 100%. It also includes Acer BlueLightShield technology to reduce eye strain during lengthy editing sessions, as well as a fingerprint sensor for more secure sign-in with Windows Hello.

The Acer Swift X also has a svelte design with a 1.79cm thin chassis and weighs just 1.39kg. It has a fast-charging 59W battery and can run for up to 17 hours. Acer Swift X has an air inlet keyboard design to improve thermal performance and evacuate roughly 8-10% more heat than standard keyboards, allowing the laptop to operate cool for extended periods of time.

The Acer Swift X is available in two configurations: AMD Ryzen 7 and AMD Ryzen 5 for RM4,999 and RM4,299, respectively. To commemorate the launch, any Acer Swift X purchased from the 6th to the 20th of October 2021 from Acer Shopee Flagship Store and Acer eStore will be eligible for a Logitech MX Anywhere 3 mouse for half price, at RM199. And it will be available nationwide on 15th October 2021, at all Acer official online stores and Acer authorised resellers.
Acer Nitro 50

The Acer Nitro 50 is available with AMD Ryzen 7 and AMD Ryzen 5 processors, as well as up to NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti graphics. With 8GB of DDR4 RAM and a 1TB M.2 PCIe NVMe SSD, the Nitro 50 allows gamers to expand storage and RAM capacity via additional slots.
Acer Nitro 50 with AMD CPU will be available at all Acer official and authorised reseller outlets nationwide from 10th October 2021, with a three-year onsite warranty. The Acer Nitro 50 will have three variants which include:

Acer Nitro 50 with AMD Ryzen 5 5600X and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650. Retails at RM4,299.
Acer Nitro 50 with AMD Ryzen 7 5700G and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER. Retails at RM4,999.
Acer Nitro 50 with AMD Ryzen 7 5700G and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti. Retails at RM6,499.

Customers who purchase an Acer Nitro 50 with AMD Ryzen 5000 series processors through an Acer eStore or an Acer Flagship Store on Shopee on 10th October 2021, will be eligible for prizes valued up to RM278. These gifts include a Predator Galea 311 gaming headset and a Predator Gaming Urban Backpack.
Pokdepinion: The Acer Nitro 50 looks pretty decent. Would consider getting this if I can’t secure a proper upgrade for my PC.
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CRYORIG AIO Hybrid Liquid Cooler released

On May 2015 we published news about CRYORIG PC air cooler line-up which eventually came to Malaysia market. At that time CRYORIG air coolers did quite well in terms of their design as well as the cooling performance.

CRYORIG just announced their new line-up, CRYORIG A Series Hybrid Liquid Cooler or HLC with three models and will first release in Japan on November the 5th, and slated for worldwide release between mid to late November. The CRYORIG A Series HLC are built based on Asetek’s 5th Generation Pump and CPU Cold Block technology with a small but obvious twist.

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The CRYORIG A Series will come in three models, the difference being their radiators’ sizes, beginning with the A40’s 240mm radiator, the A40 Ultimate with a 1.5″ thick 240mm radiator and the A80 with a 280mm radiator. You can click here to the product page.

CRYORIG’s proprietary Airflow Fan is adjustable in both push and pull configurations, as well as being able to change directions based on how you mount the CPU Cold Block. Adjust the Airflow fan to best match your system airflow for maximum effect. The 70x 25mm fan is PWM controlled and matches the fan speed percentage of the dual QF120 or QF140 PWM controlled radiator fans on the A80.

MSRP of the A40, A40 Ultimate and A80 are USD 100  , USD 100 and USD 100, respectively which are approximately MYR 450, MYR 480 and MYR 520.

Pokdepinion : CRYORIG coolers are really amazing products. Last week, I helped a friend who has been trying to cool his super-hot AMD FX 9590 by using the CRYORIG C1. It sounds ridiculous at first but I managed to maintain the temperature somewhere around 58c (socket temp) on load with some BIOS tweaks, allowing the chip to run with all 8-cores at 4.7Ghz with 1.356v on a ASUS Crosshair V Formula-Z.
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[LEAKED] vivo Xplay 7 To Come With 10GB RAM; A Monster Of A Phone!

While Android devices are getting even more and more advanced, it seems like vivo will take the benchmark to another step with their vivo Xplay 7 rumored to be packing a whopping 10GB RAM.
vivo Xplay 7 Leaked?
Recently, there were images from a presentation from was uploaded to Weibo, a Chinese social network, and according to them, the vivo Xplay 7 will feature a colossal 10GB of RAM. If the rumors are true, it will make the device the first to pack such RAM in a smartphone.
Although 6GB RAM was becoming mainstream in recent times, last year saw the arrival of smartphone devices packing 8GB of RAM such as the OnePlus 5 and Razer Phone. With the release of 10GB RAM in a smartphone, this could change the whole game altogether (well if it does indeed turns out to be true).

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Besides the RAM, the device might also be the first smartphone to feature a Qualcomm Snapdragon 845, which will make it a force to be reckon with. Other specification that the Xplay 7 is set to feature is a 4K OLED display, a starting internal storage of 256GB which can come up to 512GB of storage (as if 256GB wasn’t big enough!), and also an addition of Synaptic’s in-display fingerprint sensor underneath its 18:9 display. Another feature that it will also feature is their facial recognition, Face ID 2.0.
Camera wise, the leak has shown a dual rear camera setup, which should come with 4X optical zoom. With all these features, it will make the device a total powerhouse, based on specifications and speculations alone.
Price and full details aren’t revealed yet (duh), but we should expect it to come not too long from now. Until we’ve got the full dibs on it, we have to wait for it, but don’t fret we’ll sure to keep you update if there’s any latest news. Until then stay tuned.
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Pokdepinion: Wow, if this rumor turns out to be true, it is certainly a beast. Despite that, with great power comes great price (I had to change that part). Wonder how much it will cost.
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Enjoy Promotions Up To RM250,000 From OPPO This Shopee 12.12 Birthday Sale

Shopee’s 12.12 birthday is coming soon and to celebrate the occasion, OPPO Malaysia is offering their biggest year end deals this month.
OPPO sale on Shopee 12.12

O-fans can participate in a Shopee Feed Contest and win discount vouchers up to RM12. All you need to do is simply like the voucher giveaway post on OPPO Official Store’s feed post  on Shopee and tag 2 friends in the post and follow the store. The winners will be announced on 12 December itself.

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From now till the 12 December, OPPO Malaysia is offering OPPO devices at just RM12.12. At 150k followers, O-fans can get the OPPO Enco W31 at RM12.12, while 160k followers offers a Neo Smart Band, and finally a OPPO Enco W51 will be available for the same price. Followers will be entitled to a RM10 voucher that’s applicable storewide from now till 31st December 2020.
On the 11th and 12th December 2020, OPPO will be having a Live Show on Shopee itself, where they will feature OPPO products from the OPPO A73 to the OPPO Reno3 Series where viewers stand a chance to win an OPPO Enco W11, Neo Smart Band, and vouchers worth up to RM35 by watching the stream and answering simple questions.

Especially on the 12th December, OPPO is giving away limited time vouchers worth up to RM50 for any purchases made between 12am to 2am. Offering 50% discounts capped at RM50 which is applicable storewide.
In addition to that, on that day itself and only for OPPO Shopee flagship store, each purchase of OPPO A73 will enjoy a RM100 discount for the device as well as free gifts including Remax powerbank, 2x points on My OPPO App and RM10 discount voucher worth RM89 in total.
With the My OPPO App, it allows you to receive additional opportunity to grab discount vouchers for OPPO Shopee flagship store worth up to RM200, which you can use on 12.12.
Pokdepinion: Make sure to catch the promo if you’re eyeing to get OPPO products soon!
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MDEC Presents Uncharted: The Lost Legacy; How Malaysians Played a Role in Development

Uncharted: The Lost Legacy came out not too long ago but did you know that there are Malaysians who played a role in the creation of the game? Check it out.

MDEC Presents Uncharted: The Lost Legacy

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Uncharted: The Lost Legacy came out not too long ago, and we actually reviewed the game too. Some people really enjoyed the game while others, not so much. It’s fine, every gamer has their own preference after all. Did you know that there were Malaysians that played a role in the development of Uncharted: The Lost Legacy?
At an event in the Komune co-working space at Bangsar South, the Malaysian Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) shared Malaysia’s contribution to the game. The folks over at Naughty Dog partnered up with local games development studios Lemon Sky and Passion Republic.
Kevin Lai, Project Manager, Lemon Sky Animation; and Paul Wang, Senior Lead Artist, Lemon Sky Animation.

It’s not the first time Lemon Sky worked on a major game development project as they’ve previous worked on games such as Gears of War, Tales of Zestiria, and the rage-inducing Bloodborne. Kevin Lai, Product Manager at Lemon Sky, mentioned that in previous projects, they had several days to work on textures but with Naughty Dog, they only had 1 day.

As insane as it sounds, it was possible thanks to some techniques shared by Naughty Dog, along with advances in technology compared to when they were doing previous projects.

For Passion Republic, they were more familiar with the subject matter since they had work done for Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End. Ng Aik Sern, President of Passion Republic, mentioned that they’ve been working closely with Naughty Dog for the project and it would seem more akin as working within the same company rather than being treated as just a company that work is being outsourced to.
Ng Aik Sern, President of Passion Republic
They usually don’t take more than a day to share feedback so you really feel like you’re working beside them. It was a great feeling for us. Because we didn’t feel like an outsourcing company, but very integrated partners.
(From left) Mel Law Sheng Li, Production Lead, Passion Republic; Ng Aik Sern, President, Passion Republic; Ian Purnomo, Assistant Manager (Public Relations, Marketing Department) for Sony Interactive Entertainment Singapore; Hasnul Hadi Samsudin, Vice President of Creative Content and Technologies, Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC); Kevin Lai, Project Manager, Lemon Sky Animation; and Paul Wang, Senior Lead Artist, Lemon Sky Animation.
MDEC has been doing their best to ensure that Malaysia becomes the preferred regional hub for games development, which is line with MDEC’s #MYGAMEON initiative. They’ve done well in reaching out to developers and studios to promote the work done by Malaysians, clearly showing that our country has the talents necessary to be competitive in the global scale. Good job MDEC, especially MDEC’s Director of the Creative Content & Technologies, Hasnul Hadi Samsudin.

Pokdepinion: It still surprises me to this day that Malaysia has played a part in the creation of AAA games. I hope the local games industry continue to grow, and I hope I can stay long enough to see it reach its full potential. Now to weed out some of the cancers around~
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ROG Phone 3 Is Actually Capable Of Pushing 160Hz Refresh Rate. Here’s how to do it.

The ROG Phone 3 is the third generation gaming smartphone from ASUS under the ROG brand and was just launched last Thursday. The ROG Phone 3 features a ridiculously powerful spec sheet including a Snapdragon 865+ chipset, 16GB of RAM, 512GB internal memory and a beefy 6,000mAh battery. It also features a display with 144Hz refresh rate, the highest refresh rate we’ve seen on a smartphone.

You’d think that having a screen with a 144Hz refresh rate is mind-blowing enough right? Well, ASUS doesn’t seem to think so because it seems that there is a hidden option where you can actually enable a 160Hz refresh rate option for the ROG Phone 3’s display. It’s going to take some tinkering but here’s how to do it.

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Enabling 160Hz refresh rate on the ROG Phone 3
What you’re going to need to do to enable the 160Hz refresh rate mode is:

Connect your ROG Phone 3 and set up ADB (Android Debug Bridge) on your PC or laptop.
Run a command into a command prompt that reads: adb shell setprop debug.vendor.asus.fps.eng 1
After running the command, reboot your phone.
After the reboot, you will now find that you can switch to 160Hz from your phone’s Settings (Settings > Display . Refresh Rate) or from your Refresh Rate Quick Settings tile in the drop down menu.

We tried it on our own ROG Phone 3 unit and we’re happy to report that it works! You can toggle between 160Hz and the others through Settings or the drop down menu’s Refresh Rate Quick Settings tile. One issue that we noticed when going with such a high refresh rate, and we have mentioned this issue on our ROG Phone 3 review, is that colours seem to be a little dull, washed out and slightly grainy. There’s also no option for you to tweak the colours as to compensate for the less than adequate colours. Just something to take note of when using this refresh rate mod.
Disabling 160Hz refresh rate on the ROG Phone 3
You can disable the 160Hz refresh rate mode and restore the phone back to normal by:

Connect your phone to your PC or laptop and run ADB again.
Run command: adb shell setprop debug.vendor.asus.fps.eng 0
Reboot your phone after running the command.

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Pokdepinion: It’s cool for ASUS to push for a 160Hz refresh rate. Though clearly unstable in certain areas, particularly in terms of the screen colour, it’s a really neat idea. Here’s hoping ASUS would make this mode official sometime in the future.
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WD Blue SN550 NVMe SSDs are now available in Malaysia with a sweet introductory offer!

The WD Black SN750 NVMe SSDs are some awesome looking drives, and they are speedy ones too. But they are also premium SSDs, so if you are looking for a more affordable drive, you might want to check out the latest member of the WD Blue family: the WD Blue SN550 NVMe SSD.
The SSD is designed to deliver performance, reliability and value to system builders and end users. Western Digital boasts that the WD Blue SN550 NVMe SSD delivers over 4x the read speeds of their own SATA SSDs with read speeds of up to 2400MB/s and write speeds of up to 1950MB/s. With capacities ranging from 250GB to 1TB, there are capacities to suit everyone’s needs. And all of the drives come with 5-year warranties for peace of mind.
The new WD Blue SN550 NVMe SSDs come in the standard M.2 2280 form factor and support the PCIe 3.0 x4 interface. Western Digital also claims an upgraded thermal design that will deliver better sustained performance even under intense use. Here are the full specifications of the drives:

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WD Blue SN550 NVMe SSD Specs

250GB
500GB
1TB

Form Factor
M.2 2280

Interface
PCIe Gen3 x4

Controller
WD in-house

NAND Flash
Western Digital 96L 3D TLC

Seq. Read
2400MB/s
2400MB/s
2400MB/s

Seq. Write
950MB/s
1750MB/s
1950MB/s

Rand. Read
170k IOPS
300k IOPS
410k IOPS

Rand. Write
135k IOPS
240k IOPS
405K IOPS

Endurance
150 TBW
300 TBW
600 TBW

Promo Price
RM199
RM319
RM539

The introductory offer will be available from 13th to 20th March or while stocks last, so if you want to snag one up for yourself, you better be quick and head over to the Lazada to check out the WD Blue SN550 NVMe SSD!
Pokdepinion: Looks like a decent entry-level NVMe SSD for the price! That blue PCB might not sit well on every motherboard though…
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Samsung’s Android 14 Update: Eligible Devices Revealed

Samsung enthusiasts eagerly await the arrival of the company’s One UI 6.0 beta program, scheduled to kick off in July during the third quarter of this year. While the beta program is still on the horizon, tech publication SamMobile has compiled a list of Galaxy devices that are expected to be eligible for the highly anticipated Android 14 update. With Samsung’s recent commitment to transparency in update policies, users now have a clearer picture of which devices may receive the latest Android version.
Eligible Samsung Devices for Android 14 Upgrade

Samsung’s updated approach to software updates has made it easier to identify potential candidates for the Android 14 update. The company has committed to providing four major updates to its flagship models since the Galaxy S21 series. Similarly, select mid-range devices from recent years will also receive four major updates. Older devices, however, can expect to receive two major updates.

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Based on these update policies, several Galaxy devices are highly likely to receive the Android 14 update. Devices in the Galaxy S21 series and newer models, including the Galaxy Z Fold3/4 and Z Flip3/4, are certain to receive the latest Android version. Mid-range smartphones such as the Galaxy A73, A72, A54, A53, A52, A34, A33, A24, A14, A13, and A04s are expected to receive the update either later this year or early next year, based on previous release patterns.

Additionally, devices like the Galaxy M54, M53 5G, M33 5G, and M23, as well as the Galaxy F54, F23, and F14 5G, are set to qualify for the Android 14 update. The list also includes the rugged Galaxy Xcover 6 Pro and the Galaxy Tab S8 series, released last year.
While the list compiled by SamMobile is not official, it is highly unlikely that Samsung would deviate from its promises regarding eligible devices. It is worth noting that there may be additional devices that could qualify for the Android 14 update beyond those mentioned in the list.
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Pokdepinion: Samsung users can anticipate the forthcoming Android 14 update with excitement, as the company continues its commitment to providing extended software support for its devices. The eligibility list, though unofficial, offers a glimpse into the Galaxy smartphones and tablets that are expected to receive the Android 14 update. As Samsung’s One UI 6.0 beta program launches in the coming months, users can stay informed and eagerly anticipate the latest Android version for their devices.
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Apple Will Be All Out On Future Products To ‘Blow You Away’ Says Tim Cook

In an interview with Bloomberg, the CEO of Apple, Tim Cook,  has said that that Apple is ‘planting the seeds’ and ‘rolling the dice’ on future products that will ‘blow you away’. This could mean that the company will take more risks in introducing new features in their products in the future.
Despite the fact that he didn’t go into details on things that we can expect from the company, he has said that he has “never been more optimistic” about Apple now and the direction that the company is heading.
Adding to the conversation, he has mentioned that Apple plans on eventually reducing the price of the MacBook Air with retina display, where prices right now starts from RM5,249. Recent times hasn’t been kind to Apple as they saw a decline in sales, where one of the factors is the increased average price of iPhones.

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Previously, it was reported that Apple’s new AirPods 2 will come with a bigger build and will be able to charge from 0% to 100% in just 15 minutes.
Pokdepinion: Let’s just hope that the company does indeed come up with something new and one with a purpose that benefits all. iPhones is a luxury nowadays. Back in the days they were meant to be affordable devices. How times have changed..
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Devil May Cry Board Game Is In The Works
Devil May Cry board game sample

Devil May Cry 5 has seen a very successful release, with a high number of sales as well as receiving critical acclaim from various notable figures. The hype train will continue as Steamforged Games is looking to make a board game adaptation of the digital game.
The board game is focused solely on “The Bloody Palace” from the video games. Players will compete with each other to achieve the highest style rank. Players will take control of either Dante, Nero, Trish, or V in their quest to become the most stylish demon hunter.  However, most of these Kickstarters add more playable characters with their Stretch Goals, so don’t be surprised if others are added.
Steamforged Games has a solid track record of turning video game properties into wildly successful Kickstarter board games. Their campaigns for Horizon Zero Dawn and Resident Evil 2 both cleared the USD $1 million goal and their Dark Souls game brought in over USD $4 million.

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The company is known for having high-quality miniatures in all their games. So, even if the gameplay isn’t your style, you can be sure that you’ll have something that looks great on a shelf. That said, their Dark Souls game did a good job of capturing the tough, sometimes soul-crushing, boss fights of the video game, so don’t be surprised if this Devil May Cry board game is a ton of fun to play.
Devil May Cry: The Bloody Palace will launch on Kickstarter later in Spring 2019.
Pokdepinion: Board game adaptations of video games can be a hit or miss. It would still be cool to have either way though.
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QuadraClicks RBT Gaming Mouse Review – Innovative Approach on RSI and Carpal Tunnel Issues

Unboxing the QuadraClicks RBT Gaming Mouse
QuadraClicks RBT Gaming Mouse Review – Box

For our review unit of the QuadraClicks RBT Gaming Mouse, we found the following inside the box:
QuadraClicks RBT Gaming Mouse Review – Box content
Quick start guideThe Quadraclicks RBT gaming mouse itself
Actual retail unit should have a warranty card included, either separately or inside the box.
Appearance
QuadraClicks RBT Gaming Mouse Review
The Quadraclicks RBT gaming mouse is designed for right-handed users but the shape itself looks to be more ambidextrous. Most noticeable difference between this and other gaming mice is the raised clickers. While the mouse wheel and DPI button is where you’d expect it, the part to press the left and right clicks are towards the lower half. There’s also the RBT logo below it, which can glow.

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QuadraClicks RBT Gaming Mouse Review – Two programmable side buttons
On the left side, you have two additional programmable buttons. The right side is empty. It’s worth noting that there is no rubberized grips here, but there is a an indent on the center of both sides. This is most likely done for your thumb to have a more natural resting position.
QuadraClicks RBT Gaming Mouse Review – Non-detachable cable
Looking at the front, you get a view of the raised clickers, scroll wheel, and the cable. It is non-detachable USB Type-A, in case you were wondering.
QuadraClicks RBT Gaming Mouse Review – Bottom
Moving to the bottom, you have two mouse feet on the top and bottom, the Pixart PWM 3336 sensor in the center, an LED light switch beside it, and some product information surrounding it.’
Overall, it’s a very unique gaming mouse, even within ergonomic mouse standards. It’s not meant to be the best performer, but it does have extras so it’s still a viable option for gaming. The design is meant to help alleviate certain issues for users, such as repetitive strain injury (RSI) and knuckle degradation.
Specifications

Sensor
Pixart PWM 3336, 250 IPS with 50 G acceleration

DPI
Up to 10,700 DPI in 100 DPI increments, 6 DPI stages

USB report rate
250/500/750/1000 Hz

RGB
Yes,

Cable
1.8m, non-detachable cable

Mouse Feet
PTFE

Built-in Memory
No

Weight
140 g

Dimensions
114 x 64 x 44 mm

User Experience
QuadraClicks RBT Gaming Mouse Review
When I first saw the Quadraclicks RBT gaming mouse, I thought it looked pretty weird. I imagined the ergonomic mouse designed to alleviate wrist issues would be sideways but this one is clearly different. It still uses a traditional mouse design, except with elevated clickers.
QuadraClicks RBT Gaming Mouse Review
What’s interesting about the elevated clickers is that you don’t press them with your fingertips. Due to the actuation happening on the lower half, you press it with the middle joint of your finger. It takes a bit of time to get used to but when you do, the fingers do feel more relaxed, and I find myself needing less movement to reposition my fingers if I need to use the mouse wheel or DPI switch. Clicking itself has a very low travel distance, and I didn’t notice any odd input lags.
As I mentioned earlier, it seems to have a more ambidextrous design despite being a right-handed mouse. It shouldn’t be awkward for lefties to use it but it’s worth pointing out one disadvantage, which is the two side buttons are meant right-handed users. Lefties can still use the buttons, but it will take more effort with the pinky finger to press. The size itself is just nice so it can appeal to wider audience.
QuadraClicks RBT Gaming Mouse Review
When it comes to movement, it’s generally smooth but it could be better. It feels noticeably smoother to glide up and down as opposed to left and right. Not that it’s completely rough when moving on its sides, just that one is clearly smoother than the other. It would be great if they added two more mouse feet, one on each side, for a more balanced experience.
Gaming on the Quadraclicks RBT gaming mouse is actually surprisingly good. I wouldn’t outright call it Esports-ready, but if you are facing RSI or similar issues, this mouse will help alleviate that while also giving you some degree of competitiveness that you can’t find with other ergonomic-focused mouse. I personally had no issues with aiming in Apex Legends, and it’s almost as good as using my daily driver, the Razer Basilisk Ultimate. This is made possible thanks to the Pixart PWM 3336 sensor, which generally works great overall.
QuadraClicks RBT Gaming Mouse Review – RBT Software
While the mouse itself is plug and play, you can customize it with the RBT software. Here, you reprogram button functions, adjust polling rate, set your mouse sensitivity, change lighting modes, and modify axis sensitivity. You can even set custom profiles for it. The UI itself is simple and straightforward, so I doubt anyone would have any issues with it.
QuadraClicks RBT Gaming Mouse Verdict
QuadraClicks RBT Gaming Mouse Review
The Quadraclicks RBT gaming mouse is a good gaming mouse but if you’re looking purely at performance, it might not be the one for you. If you already have certain issues like carpal tunnel or RSI, this is a viable choice. If you’re worried about developing those issues, there is no harm in using this as well.
It’s comfortable, works well for gaming and work, the size is just nice, and it has extra programmable buttons. It would be better if they added more mouse feet for the sides, add some rubberized grips, and it does take a bit of time to get used to. Regardless, it’s still a solid mouse to use.
With that, I award the Quadraclicks RBT gaming mouse with our Silver Pokdeward.

Big thanks to QuadraClicks Gaming for sending us this mouse for the purposes of this review.
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Gloo’s biggest store officially opened in Plaza Low Yat, KL

The 19th Gloo store has finally been officially opened in Plaza Low Yat, KL on 3rd May 2019. This is Gloo’s biggest store to date, offering a whole slew of gadgets and even a VIVE VR experience zone for customers to try out. With it strategically located in KL’s most prominent IT shopping center, it is no wonder that the launch was wildly successful for Gloo.
The store was officiated by a formal ribbon cutting ceremony before being followed by a double lion dance performance. As the store opened officially after the ceremonies were over, customers thronged the store to pick up amazing deals starting from RM1 as well as an array of freebies up for grabs.

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If you would like to check out the Gloo store for yourself, it’s located at:
Lot 2-122, Level 2, Plaza Low Yat, 7, Jalan Bintang,
Bukit Bintang, 55100 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala
Lumpur
Gloo touts a massive variety of offerings such as Microsoft Surface devices, gaming peripherals, PC hardware and software, so do check it out if you are in the vicinity.
Pokdepinion: More stores to compare prices at!
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Tune In Tomorrow To Witness HUAWEI’s Latest Products And Services

The folks at HUAWEI Malaysia has revealed that they will launching the brand new HUAWEI P40 series, MatePad Pro, and Watch GT 2e. Adding to the list, they will also be revealing new updates on the HUAWEI AppGallery and HUAWEI Care 2020 services.

It’s worth noting that besides the launch, you can also win something big yourself when you watch the stream live. What exactly? Well we aren’t sure ourselves. HUAWEI did mention that it’s an ‘exclusive HUAWEI’ products however.
If you would like to watch the launch, you can do so tomorrow, 2nd April 2020 at 6pm at their official Facebook page or YouTube channel.

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Pokdepinion: Be sure to catch the launch and maybe, just maybe, you’ll win something ;)
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Comic Fiesta: Malaysia’s Comic-Con

Comic Fiesta, Malaysia’s biggest and longest running animation, comics and games convention has finally come and gone last weekend. An annual geekapalooza, where all geeks and otakus from across the country and also neighbouring countries gather dressed as their favourite characters from movies, comics and anime etc.
Comic Fiesta 2016
Geeks Assemble!
December has always been a month of excitement and anticipation for Malaysian geeks as Comic Fiesta rolls around the corner. While across the pond America has Comic-Con, we here in Malaysia have Comic Fiesta. A place where people can be free to dress however they like whether in outrageously colourful costumes like their favourite comic book characters, anime characters and movie characters. Some even cross-dress as their favourite characters without the fear of judgement. Comic Fiesta is THE place to let your inner geek shine.
Comic Fiesta 2016
Comic Fiesta 2016
Comic Fiesta 2016
Comic Fiesta 2016
For such a big event and bigger fanfare, Comic Fiesta has surprisingly humble beginnings. Comic Fiesta started as a small exhibition by SAYS Youth Society way back in 2002 with just a tiny fraction of the crowds today at just over a hundred expected visitors. Now they are pulling in tens of thousands of people annually with last year’s Comic Fiesta attracting a staggering 45,000 visitors! Hence why Comic Fiesta is one of the biggest comic conventions in Malaysia and also the South East Asia Region.

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Comic Fiesta 2016

Comic Fiesta 2016
Comic Fiesta 2016
Some of the well-known activities that Comic Fiesta hosts are cosplay competitions; both solo and for groups, and a creative art market which showcases a lot of local artists and their artwork which includes a variety of self-published comic books, art books and animation. Local video game developers also attend Comic Fiesta to showcase and demonstrate their latest games to the public.
Comic Fiesta 2016
Comic Fiesta 2016
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Comic Fiesta 2016
Comic Fiesta 2016
Comic Fiesta 2016
Comic Fiesta 2016
Every year Comic Fiesta invites local and international artists and this year is no different. This year’s guest performers include Japanese indie J-Pop group fhána, Malaysian lead designer of Final Fantasy XV Wan Hazmer, Singaporean comic artist Evacomics, Thai celebrity cosplayer Onnies and a host of other local and international guests.
With Comic Fiesta priding themselves with their motto “event by fans for fans”, here’s to more homegrown comic conventions such as this in the years to come. Geek power!
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Huawei and Leica announces new joint innovation lab

The Huawei P9 is not the end of the Huawei x Leica partnership. With the latest announcement, Huawei and Leica Camera AG expands their strategic collaboration with the establishment of a jointly operated research and innovation center, the “Max Berek Innovation Lab”. This comes five months after the launch of the hugely successful Huawei P9 and P9 Plus which redefined mobile photography with an innovative RGB + monochrome dual camera system.

The new lab is located at Leica’s global HQ in Wetzlar, Germany, and will work on further development of optical systems and software-based technologies to improve imaging quality in a wide range of photographic and mobile device application. The Max Berek Innovation Lab allows Huawei and Leica to unite their extensive expertise and resources in their respective fields to pioneer truly game-changing technologies.

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The research and innovation center in named in rememberance of Max Berek who created the first Leica lenses and was also responsible for the optical design of more than 20 lens for the legendary 35mm cameras invented and built by Oskar Barnack. With the great optical performance of the lens and Barnack’s ingenious construction of the camera bodies, Leica achieved worldwide success in 35mm photography.

Pokdepinion: With the upcoming Huawei Mate 9 to feature a yet improved dual-camera design, we can’t wait to see what this partnership between Huawei and Leica will bear for their upcoming flagships.
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New Razer Hammerhead True Wireless X Earphones Arrive In Malaysia

Razer has just announced the new Razer Hammerhead True Wireless X earphones. The new earphones illuminated green LED touch controls, low latency connection and immersive sound for gaming and media enjoyment on the go.

As mentioned before, the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless X earphones feature a 60ms low latency Gaming Mode optimised for gamers. The earbuds are also compatible with Google Fast Pair for quick pairing with your Android device as well as utilising Bluetooth 5.2 with Auto-Pairing, delivering quick, convenient, and reliable connection, ideal for use with smartphones, tablets, laptops, and consoles.

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The Hammerhead True Wireless X earbuds also come equipped with green backlit LED touch controls on each earbud that can be for managing calls, volume control or activating the Gaming Mode. Furthermore, users can fine-tune the soundscape, modify lighting effects and brightness, and remap touch motions with the new Razer Audio App, which launches alongside the Hammerhead True Wireless X earbuds.

The new Hammerheads also feature 24 hours of battery life with the LED lights turned on. The battery life can be extended to an additional 4 hours if the LED lights are turned off, bringing the total battery life to a total of 28 hours.
For more information on the new Hammerhead True Wireless X, you can check out the official Razer website right here.
Razer Hammerhead True Wireless X earphones price and availability
The Razer Hammerhead True Wireless X earphones is available now online on the official Razer website, in-store at RazerStore locations, and at select retailers. It will retail for RM349.
Pokdepinion: Not gonna lie, the backlit touch sensors look pretty sick. Wish it were RGB though because RGB makes everything ten times better.
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Intel Core i7-13700HX Apparently Surfaces On Geekbench

A supposed Intel Core i7-13700HX CPU has somehow made its way to Geekbench. Are the details real or is it a hoax? Let’s check it out.
Intel Core i7-13700HX, Supposedly
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According to the alleged leak that surfaced on Geekbench, the Intel Core i7-13700HX CPU for laptops has 16 cores, consisting of 8 P-Cores and 8 E-Cores, with 24 threads and a base clock of 2.1GHz with a 5GHz turbo clock, making it similar to the i9-12900HX. It managed single core and multi-core scores of 1,866 and 15,181 respectively.
This alleged leak is apparently part of a Lenovo laptop, likely a LEGION gaming laptop. This is because you can see it having 16GB DDR5 RAM and an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti GPU. The latter shouldn’t be a surprise since the RTX 40 Series mobile GPUs would only surface next year.

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Previously, the Intel Core i7-13700HX was leaked as part of an 18-inch Razer Blade laptop, which also apparently revealed the i9-13900HX CPU with a whopping 24-core, 32-threaded setup. Of course, do take all of the information here with a grain of salt. We will report more on this as soon as information becomes available so stay tuned.
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Pokdepinion: In all honesty, I’m more so curious about energy efficient it can be while still maintaining a good performance. It’s not about battery life but rather heat management so it can sustain performance over a longer period of time.
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vivo Malaysia Opens Their First Flagship Store In Pavilion

Over the weekend, the folks at vivo Malaysia has launched their first ever flagship store in the country, which is located in Pavilion Kuala Lumpur.
vivo flagship store launched in Pavilion

The company debuted in the country back in 2014 and with the launch of the flagship store, they hope to bring an easier experience for customers to see their prepared lineup of devices. To celebrate the launch, they hosted a special lucky draw cash rebate event, where customers would get instant rebate up to RM500 when they purchase any vivo smartphone.

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In other news, vivo has previously launched the vivo Y76 5G in the country, where it offers a Dimensity 700 5G chipset plus 50MP triple camera setup. You can find out more on the device by heading to the link right here.
For more on the latest tech and gaming news plus reviews, stay tuned to Pokde.net.
Pokdepinion: Congratulations to them for the launch but for me personally, I just don’t like to go to KL at any given day…
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New PS Plus Deluxe and Extra Plans Officially Revealed

As we have leaked previously, we now have a new and improved PlayStation subscription plan; PS Plus Deluxe, Extra, and Essential. Here’s everything that you need to know, and differences with the PS Plus Premium plan offered in other countries.
PS Plus Essential

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For PS Plus Essential, it’s basically the same service we’ve had this whole time with no changes whatsoever. In case you’re wondering, that means you will be getting:
Benefits

Two monthly downloadable games
Exclusive discounts
Cloud storage for saved games
Online multiplayer access

Pricing

United States

$9.99 monthly / $24.99 quarterly / $59.99 yearly

Europe

€8.99 monthly / €24.99 quarterly / €59.99 yearly

United Kingdom

£6.99 monthly / £19.99 quarterly / £49.99 yearly

Japan

¥850 monthly / ¥2,150 quarterly / ¥5,143 yearly

South Korea

KRW 7,500 monthly / KRW 18,800 quarterly / KRW 44,900 yearly

Hong Kong

HK$ 48 monthly / HK$ 128 quarterly / HK$ 308 yearly

Taiwan

NT$ 198 monthly / NT$ 488 quarterly / NT$ 1,188 yearly

Singapore

SGD 8.90 monthly / SGD 21.90 quarterly / SGD 53.90 yearly

Malaysia

RM29 monthly / RM69 quarterly / RM159 yearly

PS Plus Extra

Moving up to PS Plus Extra, there will be some added benefits on top of the Essential plan. What you will be getting are:
Benefits

All the benefits that come with PS Plus Essential
Adds a catalog of up to 400* of the most enjoyable PS4 and PS5 games – including blockbuster hits from the PlayStation Studios catalog and 3rd-party partners. Games in the Extra tier are downloadable for play

Pricing

United States

$14.99 monthly / $39.99 quarterly / $99.99 yearly

Europe

€13.99 monthly / €39.99 quarterly / €99.99 yearly

United Kingdom

£10.99 monthly / £31.99 quarterly / £83.99 yearly

Japan

¥1,300 monthly / ¥3,600 quarterly / ¥8,600 yearly

South Korea

KRW 11,300 monthly / KRW 31,000 quarterly / KRW 75,300 yearly

Hong Kong

HK$ 75 monthly / HK$ 215 quarterly / HK$ 515 yearly

Taiwan

NT$ 298 monthly / NT$ 808 quarterly / NT$ 1,988 yearly

Singapore

SGD 13.90 monthly / SGD 35.90 quarterly / SGD 89.90 yearly

Malaysia

RM44 monthly / RM114 quarterly / RM269 yearly

PS Plus Deluxe

Lastly for Malaysia and selected countries, the highest tier available for now is PS Plus Deluxe. It’s basically the same as PS Plus Deluxe in other countries apart from missing the PlayStation Now cloud gaming service. What you will be getting with this plan includes:
Benefits

All the benefits that come with PS Plus Extra and Essential
Adds up to 240 additional games, including:

PS3 games available via cloud streaming
A catalog of beloved classic games available in both streaming and download options from the original PlayStation, PS2 and PSP generations

Offers cloud streaming access for original PlayStation, PS2, PSP and PS4 games offered in the Extra and Premium tiers in markets where PlayStation Now is currently available. Customers can stream games using PS4 and PS5 consoles, as well as PC
Time-limited game trials so you can try selected games before buying it

Pricing (PS Plus Deluxe)

South Korea

KRW 12,900 monthly / KRW 35,000 quarterly / KRW 86,500 yearly

Hong Kong

HK$ 85 monthly / HK$ 239 quarterly / HK$ 599 yearly

Taiwan

NT$ 338 monthly / NT$ 928 quarterly / NT$ 2,288 yearly

Singapore

SGD 15.90 monthly / SGD 40.90 quarterly / SGD 103.90 yearly

Malaysia

RM50 monthly / RM130 quarterly / RM309 yearly

Pricing (PS Plus Premium)

United States

$17.99 monthly / $49.99 quarterly / $119.99 yearly

Europe

€16.99 monthly / €49.99 quarterly / €119.99 yearly

United Kingdom

£13.49 monthly / £39.99 quarterly / £99.99 yearly

Japan

¥1,550 – monthly / ¥4,300 – quarterly / ¥10,250 yearly

If Sony Interactive Entertainment were to bring the PlayStation Now cloud gaming service to Malaysia and the other countries that do not have it, the PS Plus Deluxe plan will likely be replaced with the Premium plan, and we will see a small price increase as well. No word yet on whether that it’s in the plans for now but we will report more on this as soon as information becomes available so stay tuned.
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Pokdepinion: This is certainly a healthy upgrade that will allow the service to compete against the Xbox Game Pass in a better way. Personally, I feel like it could do better, but it’s a good start at least. Hopefully, we’ll see more games being added so everyone can enjoy more games anytime they’re subscribed.
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