It appears that Rapid KL is doing a trial on the use of debit cards at selected LRT stations as means of paying for train fare as MyDebit card readers have started to pop up. Could this mean that we will have a more convenient way to pay for fares soon?
Rapid KL Appears To Be Testing Debit Card Readers at Selected LRT Stations

Perasan benda ni kat LRT Wangsa Maju tadi. RapidKL pun dah boleh buat direct payment guna kad ATM. Touch n Go pulak nak tunggu tahun 3030 baru boleh topup online agaknya. pic.twitter.com/YJhGyTwu7Z
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Twitter user @orangsalji83 noticed that Rapid KL has installed MyDebit card readers at the Wangsa Maju LRT station. This would suggest that the company is adding another convenient way for fares. However, it’s also worth noting that it’s not fully implemented yet and they are looking to run some trials for it first.
According to Lowyat.net, they have also spotted it at the Lembah Subang and Pasar Seni LRT stations. They also found that the MyDebit card readers used were made by Coherent+, most likely the Jellies-X3 model which has been certified for MyDebit, AMEX, Mastercard PayPass, and VISA PayWave. The reason why it’s not up and running just yet is because they found the machines to not be connected to any sort of payment system or backend just yet.
For now, details on the new payment system implemented by Rapid KL for LRT fares are rather scarce. We are also uncertain on how long the trials will run before it gets fully implemented. Regardless, it’s still good to know that the company is implementing yet another convenient, contactless payment solution.
We will report more on this as soon as information becomes available so stay tuned.
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Pokdepinion: Oh man, this would make life so much easier. I don’t have to worry about my Touch ‘n Go card having a low balance anymore once it’s up and running for real.
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Intel Coffee Lake Processor – Set For October Release!

The long awaited and highly anticipated processor Intel Coffee Lake is set to release this October 2017. With the most expensive offering, the i7-8700K, will cost you around $360.
In less than two weeks time, PCs with the high-end processor will arrive to the market. With gamers, creator and overclockers in mind, Intel has confirmed the release date of the processor through a press release on Sunday. Despite that, popular desktops that are powered by it is expected to arrive at a later dater, presumably near the end of 2017. Laptops on the other hand, will be getting it even later, with an expected early 2018 release.
We are laser-focused on giving the enthusiast community the ultimate desktop experience, from chart-topping performance to a platform that can flex with their needs. Our 8th Gen Intel Core desktop processors deliver tremendous improvements across the board and – for gamers, in particular– offer an unbeatable experience Anand Srivatsa, General Manager of the Desktop Platform Group at Intel.
In comparison with last year’s Kaby Lake, the new processor has been said by Intel to improve frame rate by up to 25%. For those creators out there, Coffee Lake will allow you to edit 4K videos, and also allow you to edit 360-degree videos with up to 32% faster than the predecessor processor.

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The new line ups will see the i3 having four cores and the i5 powered by six, a first for Intel’s desktop range. With more cores, means better multi-tasking. The i7-8700K offers 3.7GHz as a base frequency, but it boosts to 4.7 GHz.
Pokdepinion: Seeing that the i7-8700K will be priced around $360, it’s quite surprising considering all the rumors of it being $400+. We will soon see on whether the new chips are really worth of an upgrade this coming October. Will you be planning on going to the 8th generation?
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Certain Grab Drivers Are Using External Tools to Exploit Jobs

If you have noticed some odd wait times or sudden changes in distance when ordering a ride on Grab, there may be a reason for that. It appears that a number of Grab drivers are using external tools to steal jobs from other drivers in a particular area.
Grab Drivers Are Using External Tools to Steal Jobs from Other Drivers

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One particular method that Grab drivers have used to steal jobs from other drivers is GPS spoofing. This makes the driver appear closer to passengers within an area, giving them priority for the job. For high demand locations like the airport, this can be particularly problematic as it’s unfair for other drivers in the area, and it will inevitably cause customers to wait for longer than they should.
We are aware that there have been a small number of unethical driver-partners who have been using illegitimate tools to exploit other means to gain unfair advantages over job allocations. These illegitimate tools only threaten the personal data stored in driver-partners’ own mobile devices, and we have informed our driver-partners of the risks
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Grab has also mentioned that their app has not been hacked in any way, so there would be no issues relating to privacy. With that being said, they are asking their Grab drivers to continue reporting such activities as the company views it as fraud and will suspend them if they are caught doing it.
At the moment, they will continue to invest into anti-fraud technology as a means of combating this and any potential issues in the future.
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Pokdepinion: If you ever find yourself waiting for a driver for way too long, this might just be why.
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ASUS Zenbook 14 Flip OLED Review – Eco-friendly Strength

Unboxing the ASUS Zenbook 14 Flip OLED
ASUS Zenbook 14 Flip OLED Review – Box

The ASUS Zenbook 14 Flip OLED comes in a dark gray box with some lines strewn across it, resembling the lid of the laptop itself. Inside it, I found the following items:
ASUS Zenbook 14 Flip OLED Review – Box content

Power cable
65W Charger
Product leaflets
Carrying case
ASUS Pen 2.0
The ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED laptop itself

Specifications

CPU
Intel Core i5-1340p, 12C(4P+8E)/20T @ 1.9GHz (up to 4.6GHz Turbo), 28W TDP, Intel 7

RAM
16GB LPDDR5-4800 (on-board, dual-channel)

Graphics
Intel Iris Xe Graphic, 96EU @ up to 1.4GHz

Storage
512GB PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD

Software
Microsoft Windows 11 Pro
Intel Graphics Command Center
MyASUS
Microsoft Office Home & Student 2019 (included)
McAfee Personal Security (McAfee LiveSafe)

Connectivity
Wireless
Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX211 (WiFi 6E + Bluetooth 5.3)
Wired
2 x Thunderbolt 4, 40Gbps, supports DisplayPort Alt Mode, USB-PD
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 (Type-A), 10Gbps
1 x 3.5mm audio jack

Display
14″ 2.8K (2880 x 1800) 16:10 90Hz OLED Pantone Validated glossy display, touchscreen
400 nits, 100% DCI-P3, DisplayHDR 500 True Black, 87% screen-to-body ratio
70% less harmful blue light, TÜV Rheinland-certified, SGS Eye Care Display
2 x DisplayPort Alt Mode over Thunderbolt 4
1 x HDMI 2.1 TMDS

Audio
Stereo speakers, tuned by harman/kardon (premium)
Array microphone, Cortana voice-recognition support
AI Noise-Cancelling Mic + AI Noise-Cancelling Speaker

Power
75WHrs Li-ion battery, 2S2P
65W power adapter

Dimensions
311.5 x 223.4 x 15.9 mm

Weight
1.5kg

Performance
ASUS Zenbook 14 Flip OLED Review – CrystalDiskMark
Starting off our benchmark suite with CrystalDiskMark, the SSD inside the ASUS Zenbook 14 Flip OLED showed pretty good speeds. While we’ve seen faster SSDs for this type of laptop even from ASUS themselves, it’s still more than enough for most consumers anyway and the difference won’t really be felt in real world use.
ASUS Zenbook 14 Flip OLED Review – Cinebench R20
Moving on to Cinebench R20, the ASUS Zenbook 14 Flip OLED had a relatively strong showing. Sure, it’s not on par with the performance-based chips but the fact that it outperformed the previous generation i7’s chip in multi-core (while the single core difference is negligible) is impressive.

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ASUS Zenbook 14 Flip OLED Review – Unigine SuperPosition
In Unigine SuperPosition’s 4K Optimized benchmark, the lower score isn’t a surprise since this test is very GPU-focused. As such, there’s only so much the Intel Iris Xe can do. Even a laptop running an older CPU can do significantly better if it had a decent discrete GPU.
ASUS Zenbook 14 Flip OLED Review – 3DMark Time Spy
A similar pattern can be seen in 3DMark’s Time Spy benchmark. There really isn’t much you can do here without a discrete GPU, and it further proves my recent theory that 2,000 is the ceiling for these types of laptops.
ASUS Zenbook 14 Flip OLED Review – Novabench
As for Novabench, it’s notably stronger than the Dell XPS 13 Plus, making it the better choice for daily use. It is however dwarfed by the Zenbook 14X OLED and the 16-inch MacBook Pro. Ultimately, it depends on your needs and the budget you have in mind.
ASUS Zenbook 14 Flip OLED Review – PCMark 10
Lastly on PCMark 10, the ASUS Zenbook 14 Flip OLED had a strong showing across the board. Unsurprisingly, it’s weakest point is Digital Content Creation, but it seems to be the norm with the 12th and 13th Gen Intel Core machines without a dGPU. Regardless, it proves that it’s a reliable daily driver if you’re not planning to game or run graphics-heavy applications.
ASUS Zenbook 14 Flip OLED Review – PCMark Modern Office endurance test
In case you’re wondering about its battery life, the ASUS Zenbook 14 Flip OLED isn’t great. In PCMark’s Modern Office endurance test, it lasted 7 hours and 30 minutes (450 minutes) before the battery died. While you should be able to use it for a decent amount of time without a charger, you’d definitely need to carry one around with you wherever you go unless it’s just a short trip outside.
Looking for a different ultraportable laptop instead? Check out our ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED review by clicking right here.
The Good
ASUS Zenbook 14 Flip OLED Review
There are a number of good reasons that will make you consider getting the ASUS Zenbook 14 Flip OLED. For starters, it’s light and portable at just 1.5kg at 15.9mm thin, which makes it easy to carry around with you. Added to the fact that it has a 360° hinge to it makes it versatile as you can turn it into tablet-mode if you just want to show / view things, further emphasizing its convenience.
Then you have its build quality, which is military-grade MIL-STD-810H as it underwent a 26-test procedure, one of the strictest in the industry. Furthermore, it’s made up of 30% post-consumer recycled (PCR) plastics, which amazes me since it manages to be that durable even with the eco-friendly materials. Personally, I dig the futuristic look and its matte finish as well, which is a bonus, but there is one trade-off which I’ll get into the next section of the review.
ASUS Zenbook 14 Flip OLED Review – Screen
Next up, you have yet another eye-candy of a display just like recent Zenbooks. It’s a 14-inch 2.8K resolution OLED display with paper-thin bezels which gives bright, punchy colours for you to easily immerse yourself with. The 90Hz refresh rate is an added bonus for extra smoothness. Furthermore, the 16:10 aspect ratio gives you a bit more screen real estate to see more on the display. The icing on the cake here is the 4,096 pressure-level stylus support, and while many might end up using the ASUS Pen 2.0, just the mere fact that it has touchscreen support feels like a huge blessing to me.
ASUS Zenbook 14 Flip OLED Review – ASUS NumberPad
This shouldn’t be a surprise at this point but in case you might be new to Zenbooks, then it’s still worth noting; the ASUS NumberPad 2.0. In shorts, it doubles the trackpad as a numberpad whenever you enable it, which is great as it’s hard to include that in a compact laptop without cramming up the keyboard. Furthermore, the ErgoSense feature lets you use gestures to make actions on the touchpad, like switching between apps using three fingers. You just need to take a bit of time to get used to it, and then it will be hard to live without.
ASUS Zenbook 14 Flip OLED Review – Ports
One thing I’m surprised here is that you do get a decent array of ports. You get two Thunderbolt 4 ports which supports PD charging and DisplayPort Alt Mode, a USB-A port, a 3.5mm headphone jack, and HDMI 2.1. It may not have a memory card reader but you essentially have everything you need to get the laptop up and running without feeling like you’re going to run short of ports from the get-go.
One thing I was surprised with, albeit it’s not the biggest surprise, is the built-in speakers. It’s bottom-firing but it pumps up a decent amount of bass (for built-ins speakers) while the clarity is one of the best in any ultraportables around. Volume is more than adequate too, which is a plus. I wouldn’t use this to listen to music unless I have no other choice, but it is definitely great for conference calls and the sort.

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For those looking to use it for conference calls, the ASUS Zenbook 14 Flip OLED has a pretty decent built-in microphone. While it’s not comparable to a cheap condenser microphone, it manages to capture relatively clear vocals, albeit with a bit of echo, instead of sounding like a traditional mobile phone call. I’ve included a microphone sample right above here for you to listen. Just a fair warning, it is rather sensitive to sounds in the environment, so you will need to be in a quieter room for a better conference call experience.
The Bad
ASUS Zenbook 14 Flip OLED Review – Lid
As much as there are good things, there are also bad things of varying degrees on the ASUS Zenbook 14 Flip OLED. For starters, while the design is something I personally like, the fact that it’s a fingerprint magnet makes it a bit of an eyesore at times. You will need to wipe it down every now and then, otherwise it will look dirtier than it seems.
Next up, while I’m happy with the performance of the laptop, the CPU does run relatively hot. During the benchmarking process, thermal throttling does occur, but not often. For general use like web browsing and office application, it does heat up still but not to the point where you’d get worried about it. Ideally, use it in a cooler place and not outdoors right under the sun, especially in weathers like Malaysia.
ASUS Zenbook 14 Flip OLED Review – USB-A port
While I did praise the ASUS Zenbook 14 Flip OLED for having a good array of ports, the placement is a bit odd. You have a single USB-A port on the left side, which makes sense as a mouse can be connected from here and have the wire run around the back of the laptop to reduce clutter. Having everything else on the right side is what I find weird as it feels to cramped on this side if you make use of most of the ports. If they at least moved one of the two Thunderbolt 4 ports on the left side, it would be significantly tidier.
The ASUS Zenbook 14 Flip OLED has all the makings of a productivity laptop that can last you a long time but one crutch in its longevity is the inability to upgrade the RAM yourself. After all, it’s onboard RAM so if any issues arise from it, you will need to take it a service center. This also means that if you plan on using this laptop for a long time, you wouldn’t want to skimp out on RAM upon purchase as once you get that, you will be stuck with it until the end of its lifespan.
ASUS Zenbook 14 Flip OLED Verdict
ASUS Zenbook 14 Flip OLED Review
The ASUS Zenbook 14 Flip OLED is a solid ultraportable productivity laptop, thanks to its vibrant OLED display and versatile nature. Given its asking price of RM5,499, the Zenbook 14X OLED is the better buy but it ultimately boils down to your needs and budget.
At the end of our ASUS Zenbook 14 Flip OLED review, I award this laptop with our Bronze Pokdeward.

Big thanks to ASUS Malaysia for sending us this laptop for the purpose of this review.
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Instagram is Making Their Own Version of TikTok Called Reels

One of the latest trends on social media is TikTok, where people can create short videos with an emphasis on music. It looks like Instagram will be boarding the hype train as well with their own version called Reels, a feature that will be added soon.
The Instagram Reels tool will let users create 15-second clips of them lip-syncing to music or to create a skit. It’s expected to allow dual videos with others for virtual duets. At the moment, it’s only available in Brazil but it’s expected to be released in other countries sooner or later.
According to Robby Stein, Director of Product Management at Instagram, TikTok wasn’t named as an inspiration behind Reels. Instead, it was a move done based on the common interest in music amongst its users.

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No two products are exactly the same, and at the end of the day sharing video with music is a pretty universal idea we think everyone might be interested in using. The focus has been on how to make this a unique format for us. Robby Stein, Director of Product Management at Instagram
As much as he says otherwise, it’s clear that they want to board the hype train that TikTok has been enjoying as of late. After all, they have half a billion users worldwide with 40 million active users in the US alone. TikTok has been downloaded of 68 million times worldwide, making it one of top downloaded apps today.
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Pokdepinion: Well, if you can’t / are not buying the competition, then do something similar. That’s what they’ve been doing for a while now anyway *cough*Snapchat*cough*.
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No Heroes Allowed Set For October 14 Release – PlayStation VR Exclusive

Take over the world in No Heroes Allowed!

PlayStation VR exclusive No Heroes Allowed is coming to our consoles this 14th October. Announced today by Sony Interactive Entertainment Hong Kong Limited Singapore Branch, the real time strategy game No Heroes Allowed will be available on both Blu-ray as well as a digital download.

There will also be some Initial Premium bonuses and Early Purchase bonuses available when you purchase No Heroes Allowed. These bonuses include Badman and Badmella of Nether world avatar set for the Blu-ray editions of No Heroes Allowed which will only be available until initial copies of the game are sold out. As for the Early Purchase bonus for the digital versions, you’ll get the Monster avatar set and will only be available from 14 October to 29 October.

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Here’s a quick overview of No Heroes Allowed.
Become the God of Destruction in a unique real time strategy game utilizing PS VR. Breed monsters to invade human territories, seen in a diorama-like view through the eyes of the God of Destruction. Together with Badman and Badmella, work towards total world domination!
Begin your quest by raising monsters and using them to invade human territories, vanquish the defending heroes, and bring the human bases under your control. As a god, you must maintain an ecosystem through a food chain of breeding weaker monsters to feed invading monsters. You can interfere with this chain of life and death to raise monsters however you like in your attempt to conquer the world.

This PSVR exclusive title will release this coming 14 October with the Blu-ray versions retailing at RM 129 and RM 119 for the digital version.
Pokdepinion: I think the entire concept of No Heroes Allowed is a very interesting one as it turns the common and familiar idea of ‘heroes against villains’ on its head. Definitely will be looking forward to this.
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Nokia 8 Pro In The Works? Set To Utilize Snapdragon 845!

HMD Global, home of Nokia smartphones, is reported to be working on a new Nokia flagship device named Nokia 8 Pro.
Nokia 8 Pro
Nokia 8 Pro and Nokia 9 renders
With success in Q4 2017, it seems that HMD Global is set to launch their new flagship smartphone. The reportedly named ‘Nokia 8 Pro’ is rumored to come with Qualcomm’s latest flagship chipset, Snapdragon 845. It would mean an upgrade to the their previous flagship Nokia 8’s Snapdragon 835.
Besides the SoC, the new device is said to improve on the camera section where it is said to come with a rotating, penta-lens dual camera module that can rotate to change the camera’s focal length and expand the camera’s zoom range. All this while partnering with longtime lens manufacturer Carl Zeiss.

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Since it’s just a rumor with nothing officially confirmed yet, other specifications are still in the dark, but the camera on the Pro might not be too far off from Nokia 8’s shooter. The former has a 13MP RGB sensor with 1.12-micron lens, a f/2.0 aperture, optical image stabilization (OIS), and a secondary 13MP monochrome sensor.
The device appears to sport a fingerprint sensor just right below the camera setup, similarly to the upcoming Nokia 9. It has been circulating that the phone will also have 3D glass, both on the front and at the back of it. It should have an 18:9 display (quite a norm in the market today).
Seeing on how good the Nokia 8 was when it was launched. Here’s to hoping that Nokia 8 Pro (or Nokia X should they call it that) will bring more excitement.
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P.S If you haven’t read on the Nokia 8, you can check that out by clicking right here for our in depth review on the device.
Pokdepinion: It will interesting to see what the device can pull off with those lenses. Let’s hope the rumors are true!

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Bandai Namco’s Scarlet Nexus Coming to Both Current and Next Gen Platforms

A new trailer has been published on the Bandai Namco Southeast Asia YouTube channel. It includes an announcement that their newest IP, Scarlet Nexus, will be coming to a plethora of gaming consoles, including both current and next gen ones.
To be precise, Scarlet Nexus will be coming to the PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, and PC via Steam. However, no release date has been mentioned for all the platforms that it will be released on.
For those of you who aren’t aware, Scarlet Nexus is a brand new IP by Bandai Namco. The game takes place in a futuristic setting where humans have discovered and harnessed psychic powers to fend off mutants. The team behind the game also includes developers who have worked on Tales of Vesperia, although no specific names were mentioned.

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Scarlet Nexus Synopsis
Take on the role of Yuito Sumeragi, a new recruit to the OSF aiming to become an elite psionic like the one who saved him as a child. Armed with a talent in psycho-kinesis, explore the futuristic city of New Himuka and uncover the mysteries of a Brain Punk future caught between technology and psychic abilities in SCARLET NEXUS.
Once again, the game will be making its way to the PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, and PC via Steam. We will be reporting more on this, especially the release date, as soon as information becomes available so stay tuned.
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Pokdepinion: More platforms means more gamers get to enjoy it. I don’t see anything wrong with that.
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Flagship Smartphones Isn’t On Priority For Nokia At The Moment

A big fan of Nokia? Well you’ve probably asked something like “where’s a Nokia flagship device?” or something like that. You’re not wrong to think like that because it’s been quite some time since they’ve released one. It appears that HMD/Nokia won’t be looking to release one in the near future to add to that according to reports.
Flagship smartphones not on priority for Nokia

The last true flagship smartphone that the brand released was the Nokia 9 PureView, which was back in 2019. That being said, the phone didn’t even reach to our shores here in Malaysia, much to the disappointment of the local fans.

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In a recent interview, Remi Girault, the Business Manager of HMD France, has revealed the company’s plans. He has said that the company can’t compete with the likes of Xiaomi (when it comes to flagship smartphones) and would rather focus on devices under 100 Euros and 200 Euros that are “uniquely designed, durable, and market specific”.
As you may recall, they’ve recently released the Nokia T20 tablet, which is powered by a Unisoc T610 chipset and sports a 10.4-inch IPS LCD display for the price of RM1,099.
For more on the latest tech and gaming news plus reviews, stay tuned to Pokde.net.
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Pokdepinion: I’ll give them the fact that their design is really good but that’s probably not enough to justify the prices of their smartphones these days. What happened to the good old days when they released the Nokia 8? Now that was a killer offering for its time..
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[CES2018] Philips and Razer Announce Collaboration – Chroma Lighting For Days!

Philips Lighting has announce their partnership with Razer and aims to provide gamers with a new level of spatial immersion.
Philips And Razer Join Arms

If you’ve checked out our Facebook page recently, we’ve shared Razer’s video on Chroma meets Hue. Well here’s the video just in case you haven’t had a look at it yet (you should though!)

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With this new partnership, gamers will be able to sync their Philips Hue smart lighting with their Razer Chroma-enabled devices which includes laptops, keyboards, mice, and mousepads and enjoy some pretty nifty light effects. Game developers will be able to create lighting effects that change dynamically during gameplay.
To utilize the  Philips Hue capability, users would require a Philips Hue V2 bridge, Philips Hue color-capable lights and the latest Philips Hue app software update. Razer Chroma users would need to add the Philips Hue functionality through the Razer Synapse 3 software. This will enable the syncing capability with games that have been designed for the integration and light effects.
Razer Chroma enabled devices will light up in parallel to the synced Philips Hue lights, which creates a lighting experience that goes beyond the screen.
It will also provide a richer lighting experience even when you’re not playing games. You can sync your connected lighting with your gear and select any light setting to create the perfect ambiance.
If you wish to find out more on the Philips Hue and Razer partnership, you can do so by clicking at the links here and here.
Pokdepinion: Oh my god. Previously i was skeptical on Chroma products. With this partnership, it definitely looks like it will bring something on the table, especially for gamers. In my opinion, it is an interesting collaboration made between the two. I wonder would it affect the electricity bill to a heavy extent though (lets hope not though!)
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Don’t forget to check out realme 11.11 Lazada Sale deals!

11.11 is just two days away, and anyone who’s looking to snag a good deal will definitely be happily searching for discounts right now. It helps that there’s a public holiday today too, right? Well, for realme, you don’t need to hunt. Here are the promotions on realme smartphones, exclusively on realme LazMall Flagship Store.
ModelPromo Gift11.11 Sale Pricerealme XT (8GB RAM +128GB)Free realme Bag (worth RM159)RM1399realme 5 Pro (8GB RAM + 128GB)Free realme Bluetooth speaker (worth RM79.90)RM1099realme 5 (3GB RAM + 32GB)RM499realme 5 (3GB RAM + 64GB)Free Power Bank (worth RM89)RM599realme 5 (4GB RAM+128GB)(i) Crystal Purple set – Free Giftbox & Headset (ii) Crystal Blue set – Free realme Bluetooth speaker + Headset.  RM799realme 3 (4GB RAM + 64GB)RM549realme C2 (2GB RAM + 16GB)RM269(only from 12AM to 2AM)
The latest additions to the realme lineup are the realme XT and realme 5 (3 + 32GB), which will debut online this 11.11 on Lazada. Of course, all the promotions are while stocks last, so you better be ready to click.

You can also check out our curated list of smartphones to get during 11.11, ranging from RM269 all the way up to RM1999.

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Pokdepinion: Let’s grab the realme C2!
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Cooler Master MM831 Wireless Gaming Mouse With Qi Wireless Charging Unleashed At RM299

Should you be on the lookout for a wireless gaming mouse, well great news. Cooler Master Malaysia has announced the arrival of the Cooler Master MM831, which is the brand’s first mouse that offers Qi wireless charging capability.
Cooler Master MM831 now available in Malaysia

The Cooler Master MM831 offers you the choice of both wired or two different wireless connectivity via 2.4GHz connection or simply by Bluetooth.

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As we’ve mentioned earlier, the MM831 is Cooler Master’s first mouse that has Qi wireless charging support so you can simply charge the mouse up by placing it on a Qi-compatible charging pad for your convenience.
Here’s what Bryant Nguyen, Peripheral General Manager of Cooler Master had to say about the mouse:
The MM831 is the first truly cord-free mouse in Cooler Master’s repertoire. Being able to go completely cable free while coming equipped with high end features mean you get a great mouse for both work and play. You don’t need any cord or cables to use this mouse with your PC, and you still get all the pro-grade features of a corded mouse.

Aside from that, the MM831 also features a Pixart optical sensor which you can set up to 32,000 DPI, PBT buttons, Omron switches and 4-zone LED lighting that’s customizable with Cooler Master’s software.
The Cooler Master MM831 is now available for purchase for the price of RM299.
Previously we’ve reviewed the Cooler Master Masterair MA620M, do check that out by heading to the link right here.
Pokdepinion: For those who just hate wired mouse, this would definitely come in handy with its Qi wireless charging support. I wonder how long the battery would last though on a single charge.
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ASUS ExpertBook P5440 Review — the utilitarian workhorse

Laptops can be both leisure or work machines. We have check out more than our fair share of gaming laptops, but let’s take a look at the ASUS ExpertBook P5440, a no-frills, all-serious workhorse of a laptop. It’s also part of the ASUSPRO lineup, just in case you aren’t sure that this isn’t meant for fun and games. This means business.

If you would prefer to watch our condensed review of the ASUS ExpertBook P5440, here you go. Read on if you want a more detailed review of the laptop.
Unboxing

Before we get ahead of ourselves, this is what’s in the box. There’s a 65W power adapter, which is actually quite beefy considering the ASUS ExpertBook P5440 doesn’t even have a dedicated GPU. Oh and to live up to its professional ambitions, there’s a driver CD, in case you will be running this sweet little baby off the grid. Just in case you are old school and need a LAN port, ASUS threw in a USB-to-Ethernet dongle. There’s also a USB-C-to-VGA dongle, so you can do your presentations with the ASUS ExpertBook P5440 at your client’s office which has yet to upgrade to a HDMI projector.

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Appearance

The laptop itself is a pretty svelte little machine. If you check out the marketing material for the ASUS ExpertBook P5440, you will find claims of solid magnesium alloy. It seems like only the lid is made of the fancy material though, with the rest of the ASUS ExpertBook P5440 made of some sturdy plastic. When I say sturdy, I mean really tough.
The ASUS ExpertBook P5440 comes with a PCIe M.2 SSD, with the option to upgrade to a 2.5″ drive anytime.
Designed for the brutal conditions faced by laptops carried around daily, the ASUS ExpertBook P5440 is MIL-STD 810G certified. It is also designed to protect the data in a HDD, if you install one. Yes, this is one of the rare laptops in 2019 that still supports a 2.5″ drive. ASUS is actually quite proud of this, with them boasting of the ASUS ExpertBook P5440 as the world’s lightest dual-storage 14″ business laptop.

The ASUS ExpertBook P5440 isn’t much of a looker all around. It’s a solid gray all around, with the brush finishing on the palm rests being the only embellishment to its holy grayness. Even that might not be motivated by aesthetics, but rather practicality. No one wants a glossy palm rest. The keyboard is black, as are the screen bezels, which aren’t exactly narrow by today’s standards. Then again, for a laptop that’s designed to tough it out as a workhorse, thinner bezels might mean a more fragile display. Function over form is seen all over the ASUS ExpertBook P5440.
Specifications
CPUIntel Core i5 8265U, 4C/8T @ 1.6 GHz, 15W TDP, 14nmMax Turbo Boost:1 core: 3.9 GHz4 cores: 3.7 GHz RAM8GB DDR4 2400 MHz (onboard)1 x vacant SO-DIMM slot (up to 8GB DIMM)GPUIntel UHD Graphics 620Storage512GB Kingston PCIe 3.0 x2 NVMe SSD1 x 2.5″ SATA slot vacantSoftwareMicrosoft Windows 10 ProASUS Business ManagerASUS HelloASUS GiftboxConnectivityIntel Wireless-AC 9260 (802.11ac Wave 2, up to 1.73 Gbps)Bluetooth 4.21 x Type-C (USB 3.1), display-out, USB-PD support2 x USB 3.1 (Type-A), one supports quick chargingDisplay14.0″ FHD (1920 x 1080), 60 Hz refresh rate, Chimei CMN14D2 IPS panel1 x HDMI 1.4 ([email protected])Audio2 x 2W speakers1 x 3.5mm combo jackPower65W power adapter50 WHr 3-cell Li-Po batteryDimensions326 x 229.3 x 18.5 mmWeight1.23 kg
There really isn’t anything more to ask for in a 14″ laptop. Maybe a dGPU would have been welcome, but let’s not forget that this is meant for business users, not gamers who might fire up DOTA 2 at random. I like that there’s support for 2.5″ drives, as they are still quite a bit more affordable than M.2 PCIe drives now. The 8GB of built-in RAM is also very welcome, as there’s support for another 8GB DDR4 SO-DIMM stick, bringing the grand total to 16GB RAM, more than enough for daily use.
Full-sized SD card!It can charge via the coaxial port and USB-C.
For a 14″ laptop this thin, it does come with its fair share of ports. Two full-sized USB ports and a USB-C port that does everything from display output to charging is what you get, as well as a regular HDMI port and a much-missed SD card slot. Last but not least, a combo headphone jack.
Performance

Storage performance is as you would expect from a PCIe 3.0 x2 drive. It’s fast enough and the ASUS ExpertBook P5440 boots up in mere seconds, so no complains here.

Since there’s no dedicated GPU, we aren’t seeing great scores here. Cinebench scores are good, as the Whiskey Lake-based Core i5 8265U is just awesome.
With that said, the thermals of this machine aren’t that good. Running 3DMark Time Spy pushes temps up to 97°C, which isn’t nice to see. You will barely feel the laptop heat up though, with the warmth generally focused in the middle area of the keyboard near the screen.

The large 50 WHr battery delivers impressive life away from home base. I managed to clock 6 hour battery life while writing articles with Chrome at 50% brightness and the “Better Battery” power mode. Me likey.
User Experience
Did we mention that the ASUS ExpertBook P5440 weighs just 1.23kg? Perfect for fitting it into your bag to carry everywhere. While I generally prefer flashier stuff (read: RGB), the ASUS ExpertBook P5440 is really starting to grow on me.
Lights and Sound

The screen here goes all the way down. The webpage for the ASUS ExpertBook P5440 does show a usage scenario where you would use a RM4000 laptop as a console for a manufacturing machine. But ain’t nobody got time for that. Generally I think it is so that you can show off to your mates and say “but can you do this?”
sRGB gamut coverageDCI-P3 gamut coverage
The display panel used here is a Chimei CMN14D2 IPS LCD. It covers a decent 92% sRGB, 64% AdobeRGB and 66% DCI-P3. It goes all the way up to 336 cd/m2. Just bright enough for you to work outdoors, if that’s your kind of thing.
Meanwhile for audio, the ASUS ExpertBook P5440 makes use of downward firing speakers. They do have just a touch of bass which is awesome, although I do think it stands to be louder. Still, it’s enough to fill up a meeting room with sound, with is probably what you would be using the speakers here for. A casual movie session or some music would go down well too, as they do sound good even at max volume.
Keyboard and trackpad

ASUS used a keyboard with 1.5mm key travel, 0.1mm more than most of their laptop keyboards. Now you would probably shrug at 0.1mm of extra key travel, but these do feel pretty damn nice to type on. A slight dish improves ergonomics, giving your fingertips a more comfortable surface to press against. The solid build quality on display here also helps, preventing flex even when tapping on the keys hard. There’s white backlighting too, just for good measure. It just turns on and off, without any brightness steps.
To make sure that your system is secure, there’s a fingerprint scanner beside the very competent trackpad. I really like biometrics on laptops as it means saving me from having to key in my password manually, and the ASUS ExpertBook P5440 makes it even better by having it outside the trackpad area, instead of eating up a precious corner of trackpad real estate.
Useful pre-installed software? Is this a dream?
ASUS Business ManagerASUS Business Manager Security Drive
As a business-oriented laptop, the ASUS ExpertBook P5440 comes installed with ASUS Business Manager. It offers up the capability to perform system restores, limit changes to your system and even secure the drives on your PC and thumb drives, although I would say the latter feature doesn’t take full advantage of the hardware at hand here. You can only use passwords, instead of using the fingerprint scanner to unlock your secured drives. I hope that this feature will be brought to the ASUS ExpertBook P5440 in a later update.

There’s also MyASUS, which doesn’t come with that many features. Unlike ASUS’ lifestyle laptops, the ASUS ExpertBook P5440 doesn’t pack Splendid here. Instead, all you get is the battery charging mode switcher, which is a nice touch considering that the ASUS ExpertBook P5440 is compatible with ASUS’ SimPro Dock, Mini Dock and Universal Dock, which means that you might end up using it with continuous AC power, and keeping the battery charged to 100% all the time isn’t good for the lifespan of the power pack.
Conclusion
I do find the ASUS ExpertBook P5440 a laptop I would love to have, despite my penchant for flashier designs. I am willing to overlook the minimalist aesthetics here, although the price is a bit steeper than I would like. It is priced at RM3999, which is quite a bit more expensive than ASUS’ other offerings.
Still, I must say the features that ASUS has baked into the ASUS ExpertBook P5440 does somewhat justify the higher price tag. You get a much better screen, a great keyboard, excellent battery life and also useful pre-installed software.
Now, would I recommend you to get this? It’s definitely a great laptop, although I would probably consider the ASUS ZenBook series to be more consumer-friendly. But if you are a fan of the utilitarian outlook, I don’t see why you shouldn’t get this. If you can find it though. A quick search on Lazada yields no results.

Our thanks to ASUS Malaysia for sending us the ASUS ExpertBook P5440 for review.
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Experience ray-tracing for FREE with Quake II RTX

All previous ray-traced games were AAA titles, which were naturally quite expensive. Now, NVIDIA will be giving you a taste of ray-traced graphics in an old game refreshed with #RTXON. In addition to totally revamping the graphics, Quake II RTX is also the world’s first game to offer path tracing.

Path tracing combines all lighting effects including shadows, reflections and refractions, making it a pretty advanced ray-tracing technique to give you more realistic lighting. It won’t look as great as say Battlefield V, but this is a remaster of a game launched back in 1997.

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The Quake II RTX demo is now free from NVIDIA and Steam, giving you the first three single-player levels. If you want to play it in its entirety with the multiplayer modes, you will need the full game, which is also available on Steam. Gamers who already own Quake II can experience the game in all new light, quite literally, with Quake II RTX.
If you need help upgrading to Quake II RTX from your copy of Quake II, you can check out this very helpful link. Have fun!
Pokdepinion: Maybe we should add this to our benchmarking suite?
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ZOTAC Unveils New Magnus Mini PC

ZOTAC has today introduced their brand new generation of MAGNUS E Series Mini PC, built for hardware enthusiasts.

The new MAGNUS is re-engineered to give powerful performance in a compact and lightweight enclosure. Coming with an 8th Gen Intel Core i5-8400T processor, it also packs a GeForce RTX 2070 graphics card.

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Aside from that, it offers support of up to 32GB DDR4 RAM, NVMe M.2 SSD, 2.5-inch capacity storage as well as Intel Optane memory, enabling you to load files and applications faster.

For connectivity, it offers HDMI 2.0, three DisplayPort 1.4, and DVI-D for a multi-display setup of up to 4 displays. There’s also a total of six USB 3.1 Gen2 ports with one Type-C connector, offering 10Gbps for fast transfers. Its Killer Networking powers both Wireless and Gigabit Ethernet, bringing priority to video streaming and of course, online gaming.
With the MAGNUS, you can also customize and upgrades to hardware with tool-less access to SO-DIMM memory slots, M.2 SSD, Intel Optane Memory, and 2.5″ HDD/SSD bay for simple expansions. The MAGNUS is available in Barebones configurations or Windows configuration with memory, storage and Windows 10 Home pre-installed.
Pokdepinion: Well it does indeed look minuscule, but it sure does pack a punch underneath. I wonder how much will it cost…
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OPPO Find X review — the ground-breaking flagship

Introduction
True flagships, or at least in my book, should have no compromises. Notches represent a compromise, cutting away a bit of the screen to put sensors and what not there. That’s why I never like notches. It’s nice to say that we are now in the post-notch era. Notches are what mid-range smartphones use. They can compromise on anything they want, they aren’t at the cutting edge anyway. But the OPPO Find X, is the first smartphone to truly be bezel-less. Now, that’s a flagship.
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We must inform you that our unit is not a retail unit. Ours came with a clear back to showcase the motorized mechanism, but you can’t actually buy this anywhere. So with our unit we only received the device, the VOOC charger, USB Type-C cable, Type-C to 3.5mm adapter and some Earpod-lookalikes. Oh, and the SIM tray ejector pin.

Taking a closer look at the device, we see, well, no bezels. The black bezels blend in very well with the dark AMOLED panel, and even when you look closely at it, you will see that the bezels are really tiny. Even the bottom bezel which is slightly larger on most “bezel-less” devices to make way for the display circuitry, is so minimal here.

The back on our unit is clear, which gives us a good look at the motorized mechanism. Unfortunately the novelty of the clear back quickly dies off once you carry it around. Pocket lint gets under the glass panel easily, and definitely destroys the magic of the clear back. While you may have wondered what happens when dust gets between the popup assembly and the back panel, you need not worry because the purple thingy you see keeps the dust from reaching the motor.

On the right side you will find the power button, while over on the left OPPO has the volume buttons. This configuration can be pretty jarring for anyone coming from pretty much any other Android smartphone. There is no 3.5mm jack, so you only get a USB Type-C port at the bottom. And because the sides are so slim, the SIM tray slots into the bottom where its slightly thicker.
Specifications

CPU/Chipset:
Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 (4 x Kryo 385 @ 2.8 GHz + 4 x Kryo 385 @ 1.8 GHz)

GPU:
Adreno 630

RAM:
8GB LPDDR4X

Display:
6.42″, FHD+ (1080p) AMOLED display, 430 nits brightness

Storage:
256GB UFS 2.1

Camera:
Main Camera(s)
Primary: 16MP f/2.0, 1/2.6″ Sony IMX 519, 1.22µm pixel pitch, OIS
Secondary: 20MP f/2.0 1/2.8″ Sony IMX 376K, 1.0µm pixel pitch
Single tone LED flash, HDR, portrait mode, portrait lighting, [email protected] videos, Beauty mode, AR stickers
Front Camera
25MP f/2.0
Beauty, HDR, portrait mode, portrait lighting, filters, AR stickers

OS:
ColorOS 5.1 based on Android 8.1 Oreo

Connectivity:
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (2.4 GHz and 5 GHz)
Bluetooth 5.0
LTE FDD: Band 1/2/3/4/5/7/8/12/13/17/18/19/20/25/26/28/29/32/66

SIM:
Dual nanoSIM

Battery:
Li-ion 3730 mAh (non-removable)

Dimensions:
156.7 x 74.2 x 9.6 mm

Weight:
186 g

The camera assembly here may seem very familiar. That’s because it is using the same setup as the OnePlus 6, but behind a slower aperture of f/2.0 versus the f/1.7 in the OnePlus. A smaller aperture usually means poorer low light performance, which we will check out pretty soon. The rest of the hardware is pretty much standard for a flagship device, and we really dig the big battery in such a slim body.
Performance

The OPPO Find X places first in our Antutu chart, besting the ASUS ZenFone 5z with the same chipset.

In Geekbench it slots in below the ASUS ZenFone 5z, with slightly lower single core performance and a rather significantly lower multi-core score.

Here in 3DMark we see the OPPO Find X just a bit slower than the ASUS ZenFone 5z. It does make a comeback in the Ice Storm Unlimited run, which means that the difference between the two devices are negligible.

The OPPO Find X seems like a major workhorse, scoring top marks in the Work 2.0 benchmark.

Battery life of the OPPO Find X is good, but not great. This can be attributed to the large AMOLED panel, and the predominantly white UI elements used in this benchmark. AMOLED displays use the most energy displaying white, and it shows here.
When using it as my daily driver, I managed to squeeze out over 22 hours of use, before it hit 15% battery remaining. The battery juiced up by 47% in just 30 minutes. With the large-ish capacity of the battery, being able to regain so much battery in just 30 minutes is really impressive. That’s nearly half your battery there!
User Experience

The innovation in the OPPO Find X goes further than just skin deep though. Even the SIM tray is quite unique. What appears to be a single nanoSIM tray can actually accommodate two nanoSIMs, one on each side of the tray. it may be slightly harder to get the SIM tray into the OPPO Find X with two SIMs, but this is the first time we have seen such a cool arrangement. There is a rubber ring for water resistance, but the OPPO Find X isn’t water resistant. Not with that motorized top.

The first thing you will notice about this device is the lack of notches. Which is great. And the feel in hand is pretty exquisite, with no camera hump or fingerprint sensor getting in the way of the smooth glass surfaces on both the front and back. Despite it being 9.6mm thick, it feels much thinner thanks to the curved glass panels and thin aluminium frame.

The popup mechanism is also amazing. While I had my doubts when it came to having to wait for a motor to push up the face detection system before I could unlock the OPPO Find X, it was surprisingly seamless. And the speed of the detection is as fast as it gets. You can have it like how the fruity brand does it, let it scan your face before you swipe up to unlock, or let it immediately unlock when it detects a recognized face. I opted for the latter, and I dare say I am ready to move on from fingerprint scanners.

The software isn’t nearly as impressive though. There are nice things like the Panoramic Light notifications which look amazing in dark environments, and the UI is simple enough for most users, but the rest of ColorOS 5.1 just looks outdated. The clean, bezel-less front is marred by the fact that OPPO’s gesture navigation system is clunky. The curved bezel-less display actually made it hard to swipe from the bottom without accidentally touching the screen somewhere else. I found it really hard to get used to, and I went back to using the standard navigation buttons. Before you guys bring out your pitchforks, I got used to Xiaomi’s gesture navigation in just a matter of hours, and HUAWEI’s home button navigation gestures in a similar time frame. So when I can’t get used to OPPO’s gestures in half a week’s time, I would say it isn’t entirely my fault.

Moving on, the hidden cameras — which aren’t on our unit because we got the clear one — rise up to the occasion quickly enough. Not instant quick, but just fast enough so that you won’t be missing your shots. They slide smoothly out, and slide back in when you are done. It’s also probably because of the fact that they have be inside the body rather than protruding that OPPO had to compromise with a slower aperture despite sharing the same sensors with the OnePlus 6.

The camera UI is strongly influenced by a certain non-Android smartphone, and that means having to swipe through a long list of modes before reaching the Manual mode which is located at the end of the list. And for some reason, OPPO has the camera settings hidden in the main Settings. I do like the very customizable watermark, where I could add my own name to the watermark. Cool. But if I wanted to remove the watermark, it meant having to navigate through Settings to turn it off.

Images turned out decent enough. For a flagship priced at this price range, I must say I was expecting better from the OPPO Find X. HDR images took a ridiculously long time to process, which was very surprising considering that the device has the fastest chipset and fastest storage that any Android smartphone can have. And yet, it takes 2 seconds before I was ready to take the next shot. Check out our Flickr page for the full-resolution images.

Someone who is more interested in selfies might find the OPPO Find X a much better device though, with the variety of portrait lighting effects offered for selfies as well as portraits taken with the rear cameras. You can even tweak the portrait lighting after you save the shot, which is really cool just in case you decided you want a different look to upload the next day. There’s also the Omoji feature, which allows you to create an avatar based on yourself or just use the animals that will mimic your facial expressions. By now you should have discovered the inspiration behind this feature, but we will leave you with that.
Conclusion

Is the Find X worth the RM3699 OPPO is asking for? Only if you must be the first to experience the latest tech. The curved bezel-less display is surreal to behold, and the popup facial recognition is a conversation starter for sure. But the software is a major letdown in the face of such modern hardware. Clunky UI, slow HDR processing are just a few of the OPPO Find X’s drawbacks. That’s before we look at the hardware weaknesses like the lack of wireless charging or waterproofing, which are in most recent flagships in this price range.
To support our operations, check out the OPPO Find X on Lazada via the link below:

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Not long ago, gamers took to Twitter to get boycott Genshin Impact trending on the social platform. Now, gamers are upset once again and this time, it has to do with Eula.
Why Do Genshin Impact Fans Want to Boycott Eula?

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As many of you know, gamers are expecting to see Eula and Yanfei in the upcoming Genshin Impact 1.5 update. However, a number of gamers are calling for a boycott on the former due to her backstory.
For those of you who aren’t aware, Eula is a descendant of the Lawrence clan that rules over the City of Monstadt when the aristocracy became corrupt. This is what the official Genshin Impact lore states:
For Eula is a descendant of the once-aristocratic Lawrence Clan. The blood that flows through her veins once flowed through those of Mondstadt’s oppressors during one of the darkest periods of the city’s history.
There is a hate for the Lawrence clan due to their history of slavery according to the lore, as they bought Vennessa’s clan. Despite Eula herself not supporting the ideologies of her ancestors and joined the Knights of Favonius for vengeance, her backstory caused many gamers to be upset as it involved slavery.
Genshin Impact is currently available for free on the PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Android, iOS, and PC. A Nintendo Switch version will be coming sometime soon.
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Pokdepinion: It’s perfectly fine to buy into a game’s lore for that added immersion factor but if it’s enough for people to call for a boycott, then people need to take a step back and reassess. It’s a work of fiction and it’s up the creators to do what they want with their creations. For all you know, a controversial backstory could lead to a huge moment somewhere down the road. Nothing wrong with criticizing, but boycotting them for it in this case is excessive and silly.
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ASUS Unveils Exclusive PBO Enhancement for AM5 Motherboards, Drops Up To 25°C

AMD’s Ryzen 7000 series CPUs has represented a big change in how AMD approaches desktop CPUs in regards of power limits and thermals – the increased TDP limits, up to 170W, plus the target temperature of 95°C, which the CPU will utilize when there’s thermal headroom available – have at least leave a few rather uneasy despite AMD’s assurance that these CPUs are perfectly safe to operate under these conditions. ASUS, in response, has released an exclusive PBO (Precision Boost Overdrive) enhancement that will limit the maximum operating temperature at various levels, all the way down to just 70°C.
Those who wants this feature can download the BIOS update containing PBO Enhancement feature – then install it using the standard BIOS installation process according to motherboard models. To enable the feature, access BIOS Advanced Mode, under Extreme Tweaker tab select Precision Boost Overdrive. Select ‘Enhancement’, then pick one of three options, Level 1 drops the target temperature to 5 degrees below default, at 90°C; Level 2 and 3 drops the target down to 80°C and 70°C respectively.

Source: ASUS

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If you worry about performance losses with this setting, fret not – per ASUS internal lab testing on various Ryzen 7000 CPUs using 280mm AIO cooler, enabling this feature can improve performance under certain conditions. Using the default PBO settings on the Ryzen 9 7950X which scored 37,811 points as reference: Level 1 drops temperature to 90°C, with a minor performance improvement – ASUS noted this is due to the voltage and PBO optimizations as the setting is enabled. At Level 3, the temperature drops a significant 25°C while only taking 3.5% loss in performance, a tradeoff that the company says many enthusiasts “would happily make”.

AMD Ryzen 9 7950X PBO Enhancement performance scaling. Source: ASUS
For the mid-range Ryzen 5 7600X, setting enhancement at Level 3 drops the temperature by a full 20°C with performance virtually identical – ASUS claimed the difference is just a miniscule 0.003%. They says users can “reasonably expect” the PBO Enhancement Level 3 will lower temperatures without noticeable performance losses.
Below is the full list of motherboards that will receive this update with their respective BIOS version numbers:

X670E/X670 motherboard model
BIOS Version

ROG Crosshair X670E Extreme
0705

ROG Crosshair X670E Hero
0705

ROG Crosshair X670E Gene
0705

ROG Strix X670E-E Gaming WiFi
0705

ROG Strix X670E-F Gaming WiFi
0705

ROG Strix X670E-A Gaming WiFi
0705

ROG Strix X670E-I Gaming WiFi
0805

ProArt X670E-Creator WiFi
0705

TUF Gaming X670E-Plus WiFi
0805

TUF Gaming X670E-Plus
0805

Prime X670E-Pro WiFi
0805

Prime X670-P WiFi
0805

Prime X670-P
0805

B650E/B650 motherboard model
BIOS Version

ROG Strix B650E-E Gaming WiFi
0805

ROG Strix B650E-F Gaming WiFi
0805

ROG Strix B650-A Gaming WiFi
0805

ROG Strix B650E-I Gaming WiFi
0805

ProArt B650-Creator
0212 (Coming soon)

TUF Gaming B650-Plus WiFi
0805

B650E/B650 motherboard model
BIOS Version

TUF Gaming B650-Plus
0805

TUF Gaming B650M-Plus WiFi
0805

TUF Gaming B650M-Plus
0805

Prime B650-Plus
0805

Prime B650M-A AX
0805

Prime B650M-A WiFi
0805

Prime B650M-A
0805 (Coming soon)

More details on ASUS’s blog here.
Pokdepinion: This will at least makes the more “temperature-conscious” PC users more comfortable, but it’s gonna be really hard to convince everyone that 95°C is perfectly safe (which they are) as the anecdote that says anything over 90°C is considered “unsafe” temperatures is still very much in circulation.
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Tekken 8 Will Feature Cross Play and Rollback Netcode, Harada Confirms

The Tekken series Director has confirmed that Tekken 8 will feature cross-platform play and rollback netcode, which are must-have features for fighting game fans.
Tekken 8 to Bring Cross-Platform Play and Rollback Netcode to the Series

Crossplay? Of course I will.
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When the previous generation consoles were released, I had already proposed crossplay between the two platformers. However, at that time, they were at odds with each other over their mutual interests (and P2P security issue) & repeatedly refused. https://t.co/I8b38YfePh
— Katsuhiro Harada (@Harada_TEKKEN) April 9, 2023

Tekken series fans can now rejoice as the upcoming Tekken 8 game will have cross-platform play and rollback netcode. The game’s director, Katsuhiro Harada, announced the news via Twitter, revealing that he had been pushing for cross-platform play in Tekken ever since the previous generation of consoles was released.

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While Harada did not confirm that cross-platform play will be available at launch, it’s still an exciting development for the Tekken community. Cross-platform play allows players from different platforms to take on each other in Tekken 8, allowing them to match online to show their prowess and hone their skills, regardless of their platform. Rollback netcode will also be featured in the game, offering a better player experience.

Harada said in a separate tweet, “Already installed it, and it already has what you want. The reason WHY we don’t make big announcements like cross-play is Cuz even if we make big announcements, people like you will only say things like, ‘Waaaa! That’s normal in this day and age.'”
In addition to the cross-platform play announcement, Bandai Namco has revealed Asuka Kazama and Leroy Smith as playable characters via a pair of gameplay trailers, showcasing the two fan-favorite characters in action against each other.

While Tekken 8 does not have a confirmed release date yet, it is confirmed to be rolling out later this year. Fans of the series are eagerly anticipating the game’s release and the opportunity to compete against players from all platforms.
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Pokdepinion: One of the biggest complaints about Tekken 7 is finally getting addressed. This way, you will have a lot more people to play with without having to be tied down to a single platform. Can’t wait to finally play the game.
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iOS 13.1 Gets Malaysian Flag Emoji All Wrong

In today’s modern world, emojis are widely used by everyone. Let’s face it, they’re much more fun instead of just texting right? They range from expressions up to national flags. Well it seems that Apple’s latest iOS 13.1 update has gotten our national flag’s design incorrectly.
The design was noticed by Twitter user @h_hafidzz, where he realized that there was something wrong with the Malaysian flag on iOS version 13.1 where the section of the stripes was put in the wrong place.

I hope you can rectify this emoji @tim_cook
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— Hafifi Hafidz  (@theHafifiHafidz) September 26, 2019

A closer look at the flag, the number of stripes is the exact amount but the positioning is misplaced, specifically just below the blue border of the flag. We surely hope that the Apple team will take notice of this error and correct it. It is our national flag after all.

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Pokdepinion: Let’s just pray that Apple fix it as soon as possible before any issues comes up. Aside from that, have you gotten your hands on the latest iPhone 11 series?
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Computex 2021: AMD 3D V-Cache brings 25% better gaming performance by stacking SRAM on Zen 3 CCDs

On top of announcing the latest laptop GPUs and features, AMD also took the opportunity during their Computex 2021 keynote to show off their new 3D chiplet technology with AMD 3D V-Cache. It combines 3D stacking with their current chiplet packaging to bring greater density to their designs.

AMD’s prototype sees 64MB SRAM slapped onto a Zen 3 CCD. This triples the amount of L3 cache available to the eight cores in the CCD with a whopping total of 96MB L3 cache, or 192MB in total for the entire CPU (two CCDs). The cores can communicate with the L3 cache at 2TB/s, which is faster than even the on-die L1 cache, albeit with higher latency.

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The SRAM is bonded with direct copper-to-copper bonding Through Silicon Vias (TSV). This packaging allows for over 200x interconnect density of regular 2D chiplets, as well as 15x the interconnect density and 3x better interconnect efficiency of microbump technology. Additional structural silicon is added to even out the surface for proper IHS contact which will be crucial for cooling.

AMD also flaunted the performance gains with the new AMD 3D V-Cache technology implemented on a Ryzen 9 5900X, compared against a regular Ryzen 9 5900X. With an average performance uplift of 15% in gaming applications, AMD essentially manages to deliver gains equivalent to what we usually see with new architectures with AMD 3D V-Cache.

Production of AMD’s “highest-end products” with 3D V-Cache is expected to start by the end of this year. There’s no mention of the actual products, so we aren’t sure if we will see 3D V-Cache tacked onto current-gen Ryzen 5000 series processors, or it will be an all new generation of processors from AMD.
Pokdepinion: I think 3D V-Cache would be very interesting on AMD GPUs if AMD decides to continue pursuing development of their Infinity Cache.
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Microsoft Admits Defeat As PS4 Officially Outsold Xbox One

Microsoft has always been coy on the exact sales figures for the Xbox One console. However, recent court documents shown that they admitted defeat as the PS4 outsold their console of the same generation.
Apparently, the PS4 outsold the Xbox One by more than twice, though we aren’t certain of the exact figures. This is because Microsoft stopped reporting the sales since 2016 and instead focused more on Xbox Live membership figures. Sony on the other hand stopped reporting on PS4 sales by now, with the last updated figure set at 117 million units worldwide.

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If we take what they said literally, than the Xbox One couldn’t have sold more than 59 million units worldwide but credit where it’s due, 50 million units being sold is still a pretty solid figure. For comparison, this would put it above the Super Nintendo Entertainment System (49.1 million) but below the Nintendo 3DS (75.94 million).
Currently, Microsoft is still not focusing on hardware sales, instead putting the limelight on Xbox Game Pass and their cloud gaming service. With that, we still have no idea how well the Xbox Series X / S is doing at the moment. We will report more on this as soon as information becomes available so stay tuned.
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Pokdepinion: Can’t say I’m surprised here but at least they’re still doing relatively well. If there’s a chance Xbox could beat PlayStation, it might just be this current generation.
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Get For Honor Starter Edition For Free – For A Limited Time Only

Coming from out of nowhere, Ubisoft’s For Honor Starter Edition is currently being offered free of charge. Here’s how to claim it, but you gotta do it fast.
Get For Honor Starter Edition For Free

Do you like free games? I’m sure many of you do, and that’s why you are here. In what I consider as a move that came out of the blue, For Honor Starter Edition is currently being offered for free on Steam.

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It is a limited time offer but no word on exactly when the promotion ends. 28th August 2018 is the end date for the other promotions so there may be a chance it could be the same but for now, it’s best to claim it as soon as you can.
For those of you who are not aware, the For Honor Starter Edition differs from the other versions as it immediately unlocks 3 different Heroes; The Raider, Kensei, and Warden from the Viking, Samurai, and Knight factions respectively. All 3 of these heroes will be fully playable, with no restrictions on emotes, executions, and the rest of the stuff which you can purchase with the game’s in-game currency.
As for unlocking the rest of the characters, it will depend on which faction you choose to side with. That faction of your choosing will have 3 Heroes unlocked, but you will need to pay with the in-game currency (Steel) in order to customize them. However, be sure to choose wisely when you pick your faction as you can only choose once.
Aside from the 6 heroes mentioned earlier, there are 6 more Heroes that are playable, just not from the beginning of the game. You will need to purchase them with 8,000 Steel to unlock them. As for the Heroes added as post-game content, they will be much pricier at 15,000 Steel, which is the standard price regardless of which For Honor edition you play.
If you want to claim For Honor Starter Edition, let us make it easier for you. Click here to head straight to the game’s official Steam page.
Pokdepinion: Hurry up and claim it before it’s too late.
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Horizon Zero Dawn Invades Monster Hunter World; It’s Getting More Interesting

When 2 massively open worlds collide! Aloy from Horizon Zero Dawn invades Monster Hunter World, taking down dragons and other monsters in the world.
Horizon Zero Dawn Invades Monster Hunter World

Very few people are more excited for us regarding Monster Hunter World’s upcoming release, but developer Capcom just made the game far more enticing to PlayStation fans. In a brand new trailer debuted at Sony’s Paris Games Week 2017 Press Conference, it was revealed that Aloy, the protagonist to one of 2017’s best games, Horizon Zero Dawn, will be a playable character exclusive to the PlayStation version of Monster Hunter World.
Seen in the trailer below, Aloy takes on her signature outfit as she tackles dragons and other monsters, that, frankly, aren’t too much bigger than the ones she would take on in her own game. With that said, the fit seems natural, given that Capcom has added various characters from other game series in the past.

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Monster Hunter World will be making its way to PC, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One on January 26th 2018. With that said, you can only grab this playable character on the PlayStation version. Make sure to check out Aloy, in all her glory, in the newly revealed trailer at the top of this post.

On a side note, a brand new trailer for Horizon Zero Dawn’s The Frozen Wilds Expansion was released at Paris Game Week. The new trailer showcases the expansion’s beautiful environment alongside some cinematic and Aloy fighting some cool creatures, which may convince you to pick The Frozen Wilds up if you aren’t fully sure yet. The trailer is pretty short, only clocking in at one minute, but it does show that this expansion seems to be just as solid as the base game.

Pokdepinion: Well, it would be an interesting combination, especially with Monster Hunter World being in the middle of such hype and Horizon Zero Dawn being one of the contenders for best game of 2017.
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vivo V20 Series With Eye Autofocus Launched From RM1,499

In case you’ve missed the news, vivo Malaysia has recently launched their new vivo V20 and vivo V20 Pro where they come with 44MP Eye Autofocus front camera.
vivo V20 series launched in Malaysia

With the V20, it is powered by a Snapdragon 720G chipset while the V20 Pro is fitted with a Snapdragon 765G SoC. Under the hood is a 4000mAh battery for both version of the series and they come with vivo’s 33W FlashCharger.
The V20 offers a 44MP Eye Autofocus front camera while the V20 Pro sports the same 44MP front camera alongside a 8MP Super Wide-Angle camera. Continuing on the cameras, the V20 and V20 Pro comes with a 64MP main camera, 8MP ultra-wide lens, and a 2MP depth sensor.

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Running on FunTouch OS 11, which is based on Android 11, the vivo V20 series is available starting from 24th of October 2020 where you can get the V20 at RM1,499 and RM1,899 for the V20 Pro respectively. Pre-orders last until tomorrow, the 23rd of October, where you can get free gifts up to RM788 on Shopee and Lazada.
Pokdepinion: It looks like the main highlight of the phone is the front cameras. Are you a person who likes to take selfies?
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[CES2018] Cooler Master unleashes barrage of new cases; a case for everyone!

MasterCases for all!

Cooler Master has gone all out at CES 2018. A whole new range of cases has hit the deck, with release slated throughout H1 2018. NINE new cases are announced, including three classic designs refreshed to offer the latest features.
MasterCase H500P Mesh White

If you desired the MasterCase H500P in any other color than Gunmetal, you now have an option. Along with the new color, the H500P Mesh White also features a new mesh front panel for better air flow than the standard MasterCase H500P which had a acrylic front panel.

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MasterCase H500M

If the MasterCase H500P was underwhelming with its huge fans which were more show than go, Cooler Master has just the solution for that. This time with more aggressive vents, the MasterCase H500M takes it a step further with a swappable front panel. USB Type-C port on the front panel also allows you to plug the latest accessories to the easy to reach front panel.
MasterCase MC-series

The MasterCase MC series are the evolution of the MasterCase 5 and MasterCase Pro 6 cases. Currently the series will consist of the MasterCase MC500, MC500P, MC500M, MC500Mt and MC600P. Building upon the chassis’ modularity with the FreeForm Modular System, the new cases are now updated with tempered glass side panels, as well as a RGB partition plate for the MasterCase MC500M and MC500Mt models.
MasterBox Q300P and Q300L

While LAN parties are becoming rarer by the day with most games supporting online multiplayer, there are still the few who want to meet and game with their friends. For those people, portability is paramount when picking a case. This usually meant having to sacrifice some features and aesthetics, but not with the MasterBox Q300P and Q300L cases. The MasterBox Q300P features a customizable I/O panel that can be relocated to 6 different locations. Two RGB fans are pre-installed for bling and airflow. Best of all, the MasterBox Q300P supports ATX-sized PSUs, for an easier time picking out a power supply for your new rig.

The MasterBox Q300L sports a simpler cubic design, with its main attraction being the patterned magnetic dust filter. The magnetic dust filter not only looks great, but allows for an astounding amount of airflow through the case, especially since the case has perforations everywhere, except on its tempered glass side panels.
Trooper SE/Stryker SE Refresh

For those who are reminiscing the past but want a modern case to house their latest build, the Trooper SE and Stryker SE is for them. The classic designs has been updated with edge-to-edge light grey tinted tempered glass side panel and also the ability to mount graphics card vertically. The X-Dock allows for easily accessible external 2.5″ hot swap bay, while support for up to 360mm radiators ensures that your performance will not suffer.
MasterBox MB500

The MasterBox MB500 opts for a more aggressive outlook with a semi-meshed front panel. Ventilation holes on top and pre-installed RGB fans in the front and rear ensure that cooling is well taken care of. Support for plus-sized hardware like 360mm radiators, 400mm long graphics cards and 160mm tall CPU coolers are all available. The 4mm thick edge-to-edge tempered glass side panel lets you showcase your build.
MasterBox TD500L
The MasterBox TD500L will stand out from the rest with its three dimensional, diamond-cut design on the front bezel and side panel. This uniquely shaped edge-to-edge side panel will create special lighting effects from different viewing angles, but also gives users a clear view inside their system. The MasterBox TD500L can hold up to six 120mm fans, provides front, top and rear radiator placement support and ensures users won’t have to compromise on performance. Graphics card support for up to 407mm allows you to equip yourself with the latest graphics cards for your cutting-edge system build.
Pokdepinion: I am digging the MasterCase Q300L’s aesthetics. Magnetic dust filters look perfect for customizing the case to fit your own desired theme!
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Kingston Release New Limited Edition USB Drive – Enter The Year Of The Dog!

With 2017 coming to an end, Kingston has released a limited edition USB drive, in honor to celebrate the upcoming Lunar New Year with their new The Year of the Dog USB drive.
Kingston The Year of the Dog USB drive
The USB drive, which is the latest addition to their Data Traveler Chinese Zodiac USB drive lineup, is build with a metallic hue which features a cute and lovely puppy face (I can’t believe I’m saying this) which is made from rubber.
Down the years, the lineup has been a popular item for personal collections, as well as a gift selection. Looks aside, it features a USB 3.1 interface, offering fast transfer speeds and saving you time. Capacity wise, it packs 32GB of storage.

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Additionally, it is backed up with a 5-year warranty and free technical support.
Features & Specification;

Dimensions: 20mm x 37mm x 12mm
Compliant: USB 3.1
Capacity: 32GB
OS Compatibility: Windows 10, 8.1, 8, 7(SPI), Mac OS (v,10.7.x+), Linux (v.2.6+), Chrome OS
Part Number: DTCNY18/32GB
Warranty/Support: 5 Years

Pokdepinion: Oh my eyes. It’s cute, too cute. Celebrate the upcoming year of the Dog, doggy style! (with The Year of the Dog USB drive of course)
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Updated Samsung Galaxy Fold Display Damaged After One Day of Use

As many of you may know, the Samsung Galaxy Fold faced display issues in the past which led to the company delaying its release to improve on its design. It looks like it wasn’t enough however as the new version is still facing issues with its display.
According to TechCrunch’s Brian Heater, he found a colourful blob in the middle of his Samsung Galaxy Fold display. It is a review unit but it’s expected to be the same as what will be sold in the market as opposed to an engineering set. It’s said that he only used the device for 27 hours.

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It’s been mentioned that the device never fell into a body of water nor did it had any notable impacts on the concrete floor. Heater surmised that there’s a possibility that pressing the display to close the device caused the colourful blob to appear. Samsung now has the damaged Galaxy Fold review unit to investigate the matter.

While this doesn’t look good for the Korean giant, it’s hard to say that it’s their fault for the matter. The technology could be rather fragile in nature and would require more work in order to withstand the consumers’ daily necessities.
Given how they’ve dealt with past issues like the Note 7 fiasco, I’m certain they will be able to overcome the matter without much issues. For now, users are advised to treat the Samsung Galaxy Fold with special care.
Source: Android Authority
Pokdepinion: I am personally curious to know what caused the issue, as well as the likelihood of it happening across all devices. For now, we’ll just have to wait and see.
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New Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice Update Brings Fixes and Improvements

A brand new update for Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice is coming very soon. It will be known as version 1.03, and will have a number of improvements as well as various fixes for the game. You can check out the full list of changes coming with the update right below here:

Adjusted the efficiency and Spirit Emblem cost of the following to encourage usage and diversity of approach:

Prosthetic Tools: “Lazulite Sacred Flame,” “Loaded Axe” series, “Sparking Axe,” “Lazulite Axe”
Combat Arts: “Ashina Cross,” “Dragon Flash,” “One Mind,” “Floating Passage,” “Spiral Cloud Passage,” “Mortal Draw,” “Empowered Mortal Draw”
Items: “Spiritfall” series

Reduced the Posture damage dealt by the first hit of the Combat Arts “Senpou Leaping Kicks” and “High Monk” as it was causing more damage than intended in certain cases. Posture damage dealt in the latter-half of the combo has been increased.
Increased the Poison build-up dealt by the Prosthetic Tool “Sabimaru” against enemies that were intended to be weak against it.
Increased the drop rate of “Divine Confetti” for Fencers in Ashina Castle.
Adjusted loading screen tips and tutorial text, as well as adding new text.

Other Fixes

Slightly reduced Posture and Vitality of Blazing Bull in order to improve game pacing and balance time in combat.
Lowered the price of information sold by Anayama the Peddler.
The Chained Ogre inside Ashina Castle is now Red Eyed.
Fixed a bug where “Gokan’s Sugar” and “Gokan’s Spiritfall” were not mitigating player Posture damage taken while guarding or deflecting enemy attacks.
Fixed a bug where system crashes could cause save data to become corrupted on PC.
Fixed a bug where certain enemies would sometimes stop attacking the player.
Fixed a bug where certain actions could not be performed after reconfiguring the controls.
Fixed certain bugs that were allowing the player to access unexpected areas, which could result in becoming unable to obtain items or make further progress.
Fixed cases of certain text being displayed incorrectly.
Improved stability.
Improved performance.
Other various bug fixes.

The update should be available for all the available platforms that the game is on. If it’s not available for you, it may be due to region issues, in which case, just wait a little bit longer.

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Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice is currently available for the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC.
Source: From Software
Pokdepinion: If anyone was expecting for an update that would make the game easier, well, technically this does but not in the way you’re thinking of unfortunately :P
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The Witcher 3 May Be Coming to the Nintendo Switch

We’ve seen some amazing Nintendo Switch ports that we thought the system might have a hard time with. The likes of Dragon Ball FighterZ and The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim are good examples of that. It appears that another major port may be making its way to the portable hybrid system.
According to a leak on ResetEra, it appears that The Witcher 3 might actually be making its way to the Nintendo Switch. To be precise, it would be The Witcher 3 GOTY Edition. The leak is claiming that a reliable source from the distributor has leaked several images related to the game’s reveal.

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Furthermore, popular ecommerce website Taobao already has listings for The Witcher 3 on the Nintendo Switch. If the information is accurate, we are expected to see the game released sometime this September 2019.
At the moment, we do not have any official confirmation about the game’s port to the system so do take this information with a grain of salt. If it is indeed real, there is a chance it might end up as a region-specific streamable version only, kind of like Resident Evil 7 and Assassin’s Creed Odyssey in Japan. For now, we’ll just have to wait and see for details, which we feel won’t take long to pop up.
Source: ResetEra
Pokdepinion: Do I think that the game is capable of playing on the system? With enough optimizations, definitely. Most likely not 60 FPS but 30 FPS on a 720P screen is still a pretty good gaming experience.
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CD Projekt Red Has Stopped Game Sales In Russia

As you might have known already, there’s quite the incident happening between Russia and Ukraine and seeing how the situation is, CD Projekt Red has decided to halt the sales of their digital and physical games to be sold in Russia.
CD Projekt Red halts game sales in Russia

The decision is not only established in Russia but Belarus as well. This means that games such as Cyberpunk 2077 and The Witcher franchise will not be available for purchase in the mentioned countries as they’ve teamed up with their partners t o stop digital sales from both the PlayStation Store and Xbox Live Store. This will also include the ban from GOG platform in both countries.

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— CD PROJEKT RED (@CDPROJEKTRED) March 3, 2022

Here’s what CD Projekt Red has to say about the matter:
The entire CD PROJEKT Group stands firm with the people of Ukraine. While we are not a political entity capable of directly influencing state matters, and don’t aspire to be one, we do believe that commercial entities, when united, have the power to inspire global change in hearts and minds of ordinary people. We know that players in Russia and Belarus, individuals who have nothing to do with the invasion of Ukraine, will be impacted by this decision, but with this action we wish to further galvanize the global community to speak about what is going on in the heart of Europe.
CD PROJEKT Group
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Pokdepinion: I try to avoid politics if possible and this definitely looks like one but what about countries that were inflicted by wars before? Not naming any, but there’s been cases like this yet no one bat an eye before. Regardless, war is never an act that’s justified.
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Lenovo Unveiled the First ThinkPad to Use a Snapdragon Chip at MWC 2022

At MWC 2022, Lenovo has introduced the first ThinkPad to be powered by a Snapdragon chip, the Lenovo ThinkPad X13s. Here’s everything that you need to know about it.
Lenovo ThinkPad X13s: First To Be Powered by Snapdragon SoC

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The Lenovo ThinkPad X13s is powered by the Snapdragon 8cx Gen 3 SoC, which is not only the first ThinkPad to be powered by a Snapdragon, but also the first enterprise laptop to do so. It is said to be so energy-efficient, it can last up to 28 hours on a single charge.
What’s different here compared to most other ultraportable laptops is its focus on mobility. It has a fanless design, weighs a mere 1.06kg thanks to its magnesium alloy chassis, and supports both 5G and Wi-Fi 6E. Apart from that, it has a 13.3-inch WUXGA IPS display with a low power of 400 nits for maximum efficiency.
It will be using the Windows 11 Pro OS and comes with a number of smart AI features by Qualcomm such as auto-framing for the webcam, intelligent noise suppression, and automatic dimming that’s dependent on whether your eyesight is still on the laptop or not. It can even turn the display off completely to protect your privacy.

For a more detailed look at its specifications, check it out right below here:
Lenovo ThinkPad X13s Specifications
Specifications

CPU:
Snapdragon 8cx Gen 3

RAM:
Up to 32GB LPDDR4X

GPU:
Qualcomm Adreno

Storage:
Up to 1TB NVMe PCIe SSD

Software:
Microsoft Windows 11 Pro

Connectivity:
Wireless
Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) Dual Band (2.4GHz and 5GHz)
Bluetooth 5.2
5G mmWave and sub-6 eSIM and nanoSIM
Wired
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C
1 x Kensington Lock

Display:
13.3″ WUXGA (1920 x 1200) IPS display, 300-400 nits
Low Power, Low Blue Light

Audio:
Dolby Audio speaker system
Qualcomm Voice and Audio Communications Suite
1 x 3.5mm combo audio jack

Security:
Qualcomm Secure Processing Unit with Microsoft Pluton, dTPM,
Fingerprint Reader, Windows Hello (IR camera), Camera shutter

Webcam:
5MP camera, optional IR sensor, optional Computer Vision

Power:
65W USB-C power adapter
49.5Whr battery

Dimensions:
298.7 x 206.4 x 13.4 mm

Weight:
1.06kg

The Lenovo ThinkPad X13s will be available starting May 2022 with a retail price of €1,399 (RM6,585.39 approximately). Local pricing and availability is expected to be announced at a later time so stay tuned for further updates.
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Pokdepinion: It’s a pretty interesting laptop but I would personally like to test out their battery life claim. If true, this would be a huge turning point for laptops in terms of day-to-day usability as it would be more on par with modern smartphones.
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This Telltale Game Is Currently Free On PC

We all know that Epic Games gives free games and this time around, they are handing out Wolf Among Us absolutely free of charge for a limited time.
Released back in 2013, Wolf Among Us is based on the award-winning Fables comic books, where you discover a brutal and bloody murder is just a taste of things to come in a game series where your every decision can have consequences (common for Telltale games).
For system requirements to play the game, it’s safe to say that you don’t need much.

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The offer is until the 20th of December 2019, so you still got plenty of time to claim the game to your Epic Games Launcher.
You can head to the link here to claim it directly.
Pokdepinion: I’ve been wanting to play this game when it came out but never did.. well at least it’s free now.
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KERNEL_SECURITY_CHECK_FAILURE BSOD with Adobe suite fix

Have you been facing the KERNEL_SECURITY_CHECK_FAILURE BSOD upon launching Adobe software like Premiere Pro or Photoshop? Well you aren’t alone. Apparently it is due to NVIDIA’s 361.43 notebook WHQL driver at fault, and reverting to an older driver will help. If you didn’t do a clean install when updating your drivers, you may be in luck, as you just have to follow a few simple steps to roll-back your driver to the older (working) version.
For Windows 10, all you have to do is:
1. Click Start.
2. Search for “device manager”. Click on it.
3. Click Display adapters. Double click on your NVIDIA GPU.
4. Click on the Drivers tab. Click on Roll Back Driver.
For older versions of Windows, refer here.

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If you did a clean install, then your task will be a little more tedious. First you have to download an older driver manually from NVIDIA and install it yourself. Do a clean install just to be safe.
Apparently it is an issue between NVIDIA mobile graphics and Windows 10 that causes these BSODs. Based on the responses in this thread over at the GeForce community forums, the error can be triggered by anything that can use CUDA processing, and is a very widespread issue, with NVIDIA now aware of the problem and has attempted to solve the issue by releasing a Hotfix, which is currently only for desktop graphic cards.
I am not sure if this issue affects desktop graphic cards or only mobile GPUs, do let us know in the comments section.
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Apple Expected to Launch A Variety of Products Besides iPhone 12 Later This Year

We’ve heard of Apple working on 5.4-inch, 6.1-inch, and 6.7-inch variants of the iPhone 12 with 5G support. It appears that the company has big plans this year as they will be launching a variety of products beside it later this year in Fall 2020.
Apple Expected to Launch A Variety of Products Besides iPhone 12 in Fall 2020
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First up, one major launch coming up is the Apple iPad Air, which is said to have an edge-to-edge iPad Pro-style display. It’s expected to have either an under-display Touch ID or a Touch ID power button alongside a 10.8-inch display.

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Apart from that, there will be two Apple Watch version consisting of the Series 6 and a Series 3 replacement, the long-rumoured over-ear headphones known as the AirPods Studio, and a smaller, more affordable version of the Apple HomePod.
As for what might come after, it’s being said that the Bluetooth-based tracking device, AirTags, is still in development with no release date set in stone. Then there is also a new Apple TV with stronger CPU and upgraded remote control, but Bloomberg speculates that it won’t be out any earlier than 2021. Interestingly, the remote control is expected to have a location feature so you can find it if it ever gets lost in the room.
For now, there is no exact confirmation yet. We will definitely need to wait and see when Apple makes the official announcement to be sure. With that being said, we should definitely keep our eyes out for October 2020 as that’s when we can expect a major announcement / launches by Apple.
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Pokdepinion: Would like to get myself an iPad. Might as well wait for a while at this point, I’m not in a rush.
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