Meet The New Acer Predator XB273K And Nitro XV273K Monitors

Acer has unveiled their brand new additions to the Predator and Nitro gaming portfolio with the new Predator XB273K and Nitro XV273K monitors.
Acer Predator XB273 & Acer Nitro XV273K
The new Predator XB273K gaming monitor is for those looking for an incredible gaming experience. It offers ultra-high definition  (3840×2160) and features 144Hz refresh rate that is sure to provide smooth images and tear-free gameplay.
In addition to that, it also comes with NVIDIA G-SYNC, that helps adapt to the framerate of the outputting device, giving in buttery smooth gameplay. It’s IPS display panel features a wide color gamut of 90% of the DCI-P3 color space, giving vibrant colors and deeper blacks.

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The Predator XB273K comes with VESA DisplayHDR 400 certification, ensuring for better contrast and color accuracy so users can experience AAA games as they were meant to be played.
Not to forget, it comes with Acer’s VisionCare that helps protect your eyes during longer gaming sessions.
Predator XB273K is said to be available in Q4 of this year with prices starting at $1,299 (around RM5360).

Next up is the Acer Nitro XV273K monitor. It’s a IPS UHD monitor that comes with AMD Radeon FreeSync for gamers who need fast response time of up to 1ms and Visual Response Boost (VRB) for smooth, tear-free gameplay that doesn’t break the bank.
With up to 144Hz refresh rates, the new monitor also includes HDR VESA DisplayHDR 400 just like the Predator XB273K. The Acer Nitro gaming monitors comes in three configuration;

Nitro XV273K P (IPS, 27″ UHD 144Hz, DCI-P3 90% WCG)
Nitro XV272U P (IPS, 27″ WQHD 144Hz, DCI-P3 95% WCG)
Nitro XF272U P (TN, 27″ WQHD 144Hz, DCI-P3 90% WCG)

Of course they will comes with Acer VisionCare as well. It also comes outfitted with a VESA mount where you can hung in on walls, giving you more space. The Acer Nitro XV273K will also be available in Q4 2018 starting at $899 (roughly RM3709)
Pokdepinion: That Predator monitor looks so awesome! But I will never afford to buy one for myself…
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Apacer has introduced their new Meet Apacer’s New AC633 USB 3.1 Gen 1 Portable Hard Drive — Military-grade Shockproof Storage Anyone? USB 3.1 Gen 1 military-grade shockproof portable hard drive. Having passed the U.S military-grade drop test, it is IP55 certified for dustproof and waterproof as well.
Apacer AC633 Hard Drive

The hard disk comes with a protective rubber case and also features anti-vibration internal suspension structure, effectively reducing external forces and providing a robust data protection.

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It is perfect for those who are always outdoors and need a way to keep all their files in one place without ever the need to worry about accidents to occur.
The AC633 comes in three color variants; Power Red, Speedy Blue, and Energetic Yellow. The leather texture on both sides is not only used for appearance purposes only by also to resist scratches as well as fingerprint stains.
As for connection, it comes with a USB Type-A female connector and has passed 10,000 times plug/unplug test. Equipped with USB 3.1 Gen high speed interface, the AC633 has a transmission speed of up to 5Gbps which allows you to back up a great deal of files at reduced transfer time. It is available in 1TB and 2TB options.
The Apacer AC633 is an upgrade to the previous AC631 model. For more information on the hard drive, you can check that out here.
Pokdepinion: Wow, it really looks nice. I actually prefer the design than the older AC631.
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Don’t miss the HP Lazada Brand Mega Offer on the latest 10th Gen Intel Core-powered HP laptops!

If you are considering a new laptop, well don’t miss out on these deals this 20th August, as the latest HP laptops featuring the 10th Gen Intel® Core™ processors will be available with some impressive promos during the HP Lazada Brand Mega Offer. Get the laptops on Lazada with a RM100 rebate on every purchase above RM1000. Sounds like a great deal, right?
Well, the better deal is that you are getting a laptop with the latest 10th Gen Intel® Core™ processors for such an affordable price. With the latest Sunny Cove core architecture and 10nm process from Intel®, these processors offer great performance with outstanding efficiency.

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The frugal 10th Gen Intel® Core™ processors has allowed HP to design thinner and lighter laptops, which are more portable to allow you to work wherever you want. There are three 10th Gen Intel® Core™ laptops to choose from, along with an affordable desktop AIO PC, as follows:
HP Lazada Brand Mega Offer Promo

Processor
RAM
Storage
Graphics
Display
Promo Bundle
Price

HP ENVY 13-ba0007TX (Silver)
Intel® Core™ i5-10210U
8GB RAM
512GB SSD
Intel UHD Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce MX350
13.3″ FHD display
Office Home & Student 2019
RM4299

HP 14s-dq1029tu (Silver)
Intel® Core™ i5-1035G1
4GB RAM
512GB SSD
Intel UHD Graphics
14″ FHD display
N/A
RM2379

HP 14s-dq1030tu (Silver)
Intel® Core™ i3-1005G1
4GB RAM
256GB SSD
Intel UHD Graphics
14″ FHD
N/A
RM1779

HP 22-b404d All-in-One Desktop
Intel® Celeron® J3060
4GB RAM
500GB HDD
Intel HD Graphics
21.5″ FHD display
Free Wired Keyboard and Mouse
RM1499

          HP Envy 13            HP 22-b404d            HP 14-dq1029tu            HP 14-dq1030tu
You can check out other great deals on the latest HP laptops during the HP Lazada Brand Mega Offer on the HP Brand Shop – SNS on Lazada via the following link:
HP Brand Shop-SNS @ Lazada
Pokdepinion: Plenty of deals to go around… Not enough money to take advantage of all of them…
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This Visually-Impaired Lady Won a Prize for the Huawei NEXT-IMAGE Photography Awards 2018

The folks over at Huawei has finally wrapped up their 3-month long “AI as the Eyes” campaign today in a closing ceremony held at Sunway Pyramid. The ceremony saw Jamaliah Binti Mohd Yasin awarded by Huawei with the Special Recognition Prize for her entries in the NEXT-IMAGE Photography Awards 2018.
Why did she receive such an award? Believe it or not, Jamaliah Binti Mohd Yasin is visually-impaired and is the only one with her condition to participate in the competition. To be more precise, Jamaliah is a mother of two and grandmother of three whose condition is classified as B1 for total visual impairment.

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It’s worth noting that this isn’t some participation award given out as pity because the photos that she herself took is absolutely stunning. With the advent of AI technology, people with certain disabilities are now able to do things they normally wouldn’t be able to, and this was made possible for Jamaliah thanks to Huawei AI and the P20 Pro smartphone.
Huawei collaborated with Plus Community and the Malaysian Association for the Blind (MAB) to teach them photography skills, specifically how to express their inner selves and to envision their surroundings with the help of the Huawei P20 Pro’s AI technology. The event also saw the participants who have completed the Sensory Photography classes receiving certificates of completion.

If you’d like to see their photos, as well as photos from the NEXT-IMAGE Photography Awards 2018, Huawei will be having a photo exhibition showcasing their entries at Sunway Pyramid from today until this Sunday (18th November 2018). It will be located at LG2, Central Avenue, Sunway Pyramid.
Pokdepinion: I’m not gonna lie, I personally have trouble taking photos that good and my vision is supposedly perfect. Maybe I should have her coach me on photography. Either way, I was blown away by the pictures Jamaliah submitted.
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Celcom Spearheading A Digital Transformation with Celcom Digital Jam

Embracing digitalisation

Celcom recently organised the Celcom Digital Jam at their corporate headquarters in Menara Celcom as well as across the country and was participated by Celcom employees from various departments such as legal, network, IT, sales, marketing, including regional teams at Sabah and Sarawak. These members of staff from different factions grouped together to experience a digital journey in which they explored and embraced new digital frontiers.

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The Celcom Digital Jam is part of the Digital Transformation programme by Axiata with its sole purpose being to enhance the development of digital talent within Celcom itself with the hopes of promoting a digital transformation in all organisational units and functional areas in Malaysia. Hundreds of Celcom employees engaged in and experienced first hand with digital work tools such as BOT interfacing games, website developing, and many other digital learning modules. The Celcom management joined in together with the employees, participating in in a range of activities involving various digital technologies and practices to further explore futuristic digital business capabilities, exposure, understanding and capabilities of a digital mind-set.

The Celcom Digital Jam was one of the many digital initiatives that the telco implements to fundamentally change the way its customers’ needs will be met with an awesome customer experience in the near future.
Pokdepinion: I really like what Celcom is trying to work towards here with this Celcom Digital Jam programme. A good step towards a digital future where everything is automated should make for a smoother service. Unless this whole thing leads to Judgement Day happening and terminators start popping up and annihilating the human race, then that’s probably bad.
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One of the most highly anticipated games coming soon is Assassin’s Creed Valhalla. With the COVID-19 pandemic hitting the world hard, many have wondered if the game will get delayed. We can assure you that it will not happen, and here’s why.
Assassin’s Creed Valhalla Will Not Get Delayed, And Here’s Why

We’re extremely proud to share that Assassin’s Creed Valhalla has gone gold! 🎺
On behalf of everyone working on the game, we can’t wait to see how your own Viking saga unfolds.
Your journey to glory starts on November 10. #AssassinsCreed pic.twitter.com/jeAcOSMHO3
— Assassin’s Creed (@assassinscreed) October 16, 2020

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According to the official Assassin’s Creed Twitter account, Assassins’s Creed Valhalla has officially gone gold. This means that development on the game is complete and that they have produced the master copy of the game. The master copy will then be used to create all the game copies to be shipped and sold to consumers across the globe.
On behalf of everyone working on the game, we can’t wait to see how your own Viking saga unfolds.
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While we have not tried a demo of the game before, the general consensus from those who have tried it have been positive thus far. Hopefully, the game turns out to be one that is worth looking forward to, especially for long-time fans of the series.
Assassin’s Creed Valhalla will be launching on 10th November 2020 for the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, PC, and Google Stadia. Given the launch date, it will be a launch title for both the PS5 and Xbox Series X.
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Pokdepinion: I’m personally on the fence with newer Assassin’s Creed games but I’m still looking forward to it. I’m just hoping it will have something that will blow me away, especially since it’s a next gen title.
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Neffos is Rapidly Growing – 300% Shipment Growth in Q1 2018

We’ve seen a fair share of new smartphones entering the scene, but one player that is definitely worth noticing now is Neffos, that was established by TP-Link as its smartphone wing. Ever since its entrance in 2015, Neffos has been gaining grounds putting one focused goal in mind; to create the most human-oriented personal mobile device in the new digital era and to seamlessly connect people with each other, and to the world around them.
It seems like their continuous dedication to this business has garnered some rather impressive results recently. While IDC reported a 6.3% decline in smartphones for Q1 2018 worldwide, Neffos’ shipments actually increased by 300% year-to-year. This incline is definitely worth noting considering the fresh blood that Neffos is in this area.
The award for this growth goes to Neffos X1 Lite which happened to be the best-selling product. The Neffos C5 and Neffos Y5 were also gaining traction and to complete the line-up, Neffos recently released the new selfie-focused model, Neffos C7 and dual-camera Neffos N1 in March.

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Neffos continuously believes that high-quality, well-performing smartphones are not only achievable, but also affordable. They are definitely not stopping here, that’s for sure.
Pokdepinion: With some smartphones reaching almost ridiculous prices, these second layer of the cream is what most people are starting to eye on. Be a smart consumer and get a device that hits the right spot and doesn’t burn your pocket. If you want to take our word for it, check out our review of the Neffow N1.
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Sony Reveals New 600mm F4 G Master Prime And 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS Super-Telephoto Zoom Lenses

Sony has introduce their latest lenses, featuring the new 600mm F4 G Master Prime and also the 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS Super-telephoto zoom lens that offers high class performance.
Sony 600mm F4 G Master Prime Lens

Starting off with the FE 600mm F4, the new lens comes with many of the brand’s most advanced optical and mechanical technologies. Despite its size, it is actually the lightest in its class, weighing at 3040g. The new 600mm gives professional sports, wildlife, as well as news photographers more options for capturing subjects at great distances with extreme accuracy and detail.
It features two XD (extreme dynamic) Linear Motors that drive the lens’s focus group to provide fast, precise AF and reliable subject tracking. Built with magnesium allow and lightweight carbon fibre, the lens is also dust and moisture resistant.

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Sony 600mm F4 G Master Prime Lens
Additionally, it features a 11-blade circular aperture mechanism that contributes to high quality of bokeh in images and has been coated with Sony’s original Nano AR coating to suppress any unwanted reflections, glare, or ghosting in images. It is comaptible with Sony’s 1.4x and 2.0x E-mount tele-converters.
The FE 600mm F4 GM OSS will be available in Malaysia starting from July 2019. As for the price, it has yet to be confirmed.
Sony FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS Super-Telephoto Zoom Lens

On the other hand is the Sony FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS super-telephoto zoom lens. The newest entry from the G Lens series can be paired up with the latest E-mount camera bodies to capture all types of moving subjects such as birds, wildlife, athletes in motion and much more.
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Compatible with Sony’s 1.4x and 2.0x teleconverters, you are able to reach a maximum of 840mm at F9 or 1200mm at F13 with high image quality and AF performance. Its built-in optical stabilization comes with three different mode settings allows images to be shard and in-focus at extended super-telephoto focal lengths.
It comes equipped with Sony’s DDSSM (Direct Drive SSM) focusing system that offers the power and precision needed to drive the lens mechanism for fast and accurate focusing. Similar to the 600mm F4 G Prime Lens, the FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS will be arriving in the country from July 2019.
Pokdepinion: It’s safe to say that these lenses aren’t for everyone… but if you’re a professional, you might want to have a look at it. I wonder how will they price it though..
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Genshin Impact Looking to Quickly Solve Issue on VA’s Abuse Allegations

Due to the recent abuse allegations surrounding Tighnari’s English VA, Genshin Impact developers are looking to quickly solve the problem.
Genshin Impact: Tighnari English VA Controversy

HoYoverse, the developer behind Genshin Impact, has issued a statement regarding the accusations against Elliot Gindi, the English voice actor for Tighnari. The allegations encompass various forms of abuse and discrimination towards the transgender community.

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A 21-page Google document, containing chat logs and screenshots, was shared on Twitter by two moderators of Gindi, FretCore and phiotan. The document includes statements and evidence from individuals who have come forward to reveal Gindi’s inappropriate behavior. Many of the victims were minors at the time of their interactions. He is accused of sending explicit content, soliciting explicit photos / videos from fans, grooming minors, and showing a dehumanizing attitude towards trans and non-binary fans.
Gindi is also accused of broadcasting while wearing only his underwear, exposing himself to an audience primarily composed of minors. In response, Gindi issued an apology through a Twitlonger in which he admitted to his behavior and the allegations against him.

However, he maintained that the underwear streams were not intended to be sexual and that he did not knowingly pursue relationships with minors. He also denied the claims of transphobia, stating that he never deliberately misgendered fans. Gindi also acknowledged that he emotionally abused and manipulated his victims by threatening suicide if they ever spoke out. Since then, he has stepped away from social media.
In a statement to GamesRadar+, HoYoverse expressed regret over the harm caused to its fans, gamers, community, and anyone affected by the situation. The studio, along with its internal teams and external partners including its voice acting studio, have been working to find a solution, which could involve recasting or the removal of the English voice acting from Genshin Impact. The studio has promised to keep fans informed about the future of the character and to remain transparent throughout the process.
Since the news of Gindi’s actions came to light, the wider Genshin Impact community has come together in support of the victims and condemnation of Gindi’s behavior. Zach Aguilar, in particular, has spoken out against Gindi, saying he is “disappointed and angry.” He added that he has removed the stream with Elliot and will no longer be associating with him, stating that it is unacceptable to abuse power over fans in such a manner. Aguilar expressed his heartfelt support for the victims of the situation.
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Pokdepinion; If you or anybody you know are facing any form of abuse, be it sexual or not, do reach out for help. Friends, family members, NGOs, licensed professionals, anyone. Don’t just leave it be and expect it to go away, you deserve better.
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Nintendo Switch Successor Rumours: Development Kits Allegedly Sent to Spanish Studio

Speculation surrounding a potential successor to the wildly popular Nintendo Switch has been swirling for years. While Nintendo has remained tight-lipped on the matter, recent reports suggest that a Spanish games studio has received development kits for the rumoured “Switch 2.” With the gaming community eagerly awaiting official news, this development has sparked excitement and anticipation for what could be on the horizon.
Nintendo Switch Successor Dev Kit Supposedly With a Spanish Studio

The rumours stem from YouTuber Nash Weedle, who has a track record of leaking accurate information, including the existence of Metroid Dread before its official announcement. According to Weedle, a Spanish studio has received the development kit for the Nintendo Switch 2. This news is significant considering Nintendo’s secretive nature, suggesting that we may be in the final stages before an official console presentation.

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While the specific studio receiving the development kit remains undisclosed, speculation has centered around prominent Spanish gaming studio MercurySteam. This studio has previously collaborated with Nintendo on first-party titles such as Metroid: Samus Returns and the upcoming Metroid Dread. However, it is important to note that Spain is home to several other studios that have developed games for the Nintendo Switch, making the guessing game somewhat futile.
Regardless of the specific studio involved, the news of development kits being sent is cause for excitement among Nintendo enthusiasts. After years of anticipation, it appears that we may finally be inching closer to official news about a successor to the Nintendo Switch. While we still need to exercise caution and wait for confirmation from Nintendo, this development suggests that the company is progressing towards unveiling their next console.
The Nintendo Switch has enjoyed immense success since its release, captivating gamers with its innovative hybrid design and strong lineup of exclusive titles. As Nintendo looks to the future, fans eagerly anticipate what enhancements and features the rumoured Switch successor might bring. While Nintendo has a history of surprising announcements and unconventional reveals, this recent development raises hope that an official announcement may be imminent.
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Pokdepinion: While the existence of a Nintendo Switch successor remains speculative, reports of development kits being sent to a Spanish studio have reignited excitement in the gaming community. As we eagerly await official news from Nintendo, it’s clear that the possibility of a new console is gaining traction. Whether it’s the Spanish studio or another undisclosed partner, it seems that progress is being made towards the next chapter in Nintendo’s gaming legacy.
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Digi Offers 2x Smartphones And 2x Internet From Only RM40/month

With 2020 close approaching us, Digi has come up with something special for their All-New Digi Postpaid plans as well as smartphone deals.

Now available, the All-Day-All-Usage Internet gives Digi Postpaid customers to freely access their allocated internet at any time of the day for the entire month.
Adding to that, selected Digi Postpaid plans comes with a Loyalty Bonus as a reward. Up to 10GB of extra Internet data will be rewarded per month will be rewarded to customers’ internet quota every six months. Capped 4 times in a 2-year tenure, the bonus will be available for lifetime, should you stay and continue with your plan.

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If you are keen in getting a new smartphone, well Digi has conjure up something special for their Awesome 2020 deals where you can enjoy 2x Smartphones and 2x Internet from only RM40 per month on the Digi PhoneFreedom 365 phone installment plan.
Among the devices that you can choose include iPhone 7 Plus, iPhone 6s, HUAWEI P30, OPPO Reno2, Samsung Galaxy A50s, HUAWEI nova 5T and much more.
The offer is available starting with the Digi Postpaid 120 when combined with a supplementary line at RM38 per month. This means that a customer on the Digi Postpaid 120 plan will only need to add an additional RM40 monthly to get two HUAWEI nova 5T smartphones.
Not to forget, those who opt for this offer will also receive free 5GB Internet roaming, 60 minutes roaming voice calls, and 60 minutes IDD voice calls across 10 countries.
For more details, you can checkout the Digi website right here.
Pokdepinion: I mean it’s really not a bad deal. Even more if you are already a Digi user and want to get smartphones for you and another person.
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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Leak Reveals “We Will See Her Soon”

About RTX 4090, we will see her soon. Nothing to say.
— kopite7kimi (@kopite7kimi) July 25, 2022

Renowned leaker @kopite7kimi on Twitter, who has leaked plenty of news surrounding the upcoming RTX 40 series GPUs, have revealed an interesting bit of information on the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090.
Apparently, we can expect to see the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 graphics card pretty soon, though no other details were shared. The use of “soon” here is rather subjective, but if true, we can at least be sure that it’s gearing up for launch at this point.

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For those of you who aren’t aware, this enthusiast-level graphics card allegedly features 18,176 CUDA cores, 48GB GDDR6X VRAM, and 800W total board power. For now, do take this information with a grain of salt as nothing has been officially confirmed yet. We will report more on this as soon as information becomes available.
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Pokdepinion: I can already hear my power supply crying at this point. Oh well, gotta pay the price if you want the best around, I suppose.
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Extensive List of PS5 Games Officially Revealed at the PlayStation Future of Gaming Livestream Event

The folks over at Sony Interactive Entertainment Asia had a special livestream event with a focus on the PS5. They have confirmed a number of major titles coming to the PlayStation 5 so without further ado, let’s take a look.
Confirmed List of PS5 Games
Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales

The first major game coming to the PS5 is the sequel to blockbuster PS4 game, Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales. As the PS4 game already hinted very strongly that Miles Morales will become Spider-Man, the game will finally explore that story. He’s the main protagonist of the game, though there were no mentions of Peter Parker or if there will be other playable characters.
While it doesn’t outright say that it will be a launch title, it does say that Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales is coming in Holiday 2020. If it doesn’t show up at launch with the PlayStation 5, it will appear very shortly after. This is great as it means that the game is almost complete.

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Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart

Another big game coming to the PS5 is Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart. It’s a brand new adventure game featuring the iconic duo with a host of new, wacky weapons in your arsenal. It seems very similar to the PS4 game but it does make use of a new feature on the console, which is still unknown at this point in time. Another new thing is the rift mechanic, which lets you teleport around the world instantly. There is a chance we might be exploring alternate dimensions but we’ll find out more when details arrive.
For now, Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart is expected to be released “soon” for the PlayStation 5.
Grand Theft Auto V

If you were expecting Grand Theft Auto VI, I have a bit of an unfortunate news. We do get a GTA game on the next gen console, but it’s GTA V. However, the game is said to be an “expanded and enchanced” version, so there may be some new content to enjoy.
Grand Theft Auto V will be coming to the PlayStation 5 sometime in 2021.
Project Athia

The next entry in the list is from Square Enix and it’s called Project Athia. It’s an action RPG with a female protagonist that can apparently summon elements to fight. What’s interesting here is that the game is labeled as “designed for PlayStation 5”, which can mean two things. One is that it takes advantage of the next-gen hardware for a much better experience. The other is that it may launch for other platforms, such as PC and Xbox Series X.
For now, the game appears to still be far from completion as Luminous Productions mentioned that they’re still recruiting people to work on the game as of December 2019.
Gran Turismo 7

If you’re a fan of cars or racing games in general, then Gran Turismo 7 will be the one to satisfy your cravings. As usual, we see some really clean graphics and fluid gameplay in the trailer. Perhaps if played in 4K, it will look even more breathtaking. The latest update for the game includes brand new cards, a new track (Red Bull Ring), 3 new GT League events, an archive mode, the Nagato Museum, and a Cuba section in Scapes Mode.
At this point in time, no release date has been mentioned for Gran Turismo 7.
Returnal

The long-teased game being worked on by Housemarque, Returnal, has been confirmed to be coming for the PS5. It’s a roguelike game following a female protagonist trapped in a dangerous planet. The trailer shows her fighting against hordes of aliens, dying, revived, and start all over again.
While no release date has been mentioned, the fact that it’s published by PlayStation Studios indicate that it will indeed be a PlayStation 5 exclusive game.
Resident Evil 8

Previously, we reported about rumours on Resident Evil 8. Now, we can confirm that it is indeed real as revealed during the Future of Gaming livestream event. Just like the previous game, Resident Evil 8 will be played in first-person and set in a snowy European village. It appears that Ethan Winters from the previous game is confirmed, but the biggest surprise here is Chris Redfield, who appears to be against him as teased at the end of the trailer.
Resident Evil 8 will be coming to the PlayStation 5 sometime in 2021.
Horizon II: Forbidden West

After being the subject of many rumours, Guerilla Games has finally confirmed that Horizon Zero Dawn 2 is indeed in the works. Titled Horizon: Forbidden West, the world appears to some life being restored back, with both animals and machines present. Seeing Aloy within the PS5’s graphical capabilities is simply breathtaking.
While no release date has been announced, Horizon: Forbidden West will be coming exclusively to the PlayStation 5.
Demon’s Souls Remake

Yet another heavily rumoured game has been officially unveiled for the PS5, and it’s none other than the remake of Demon’s Souls. In case you didn’t know, this is the first entry of the Souls game by FromSoftware that was released in 2009. The trailer showed off some of the reworked visuals, which looks pretty damn good. However, no actual gameplay was shown. Bluepoint Games is handling the development work, and I’m sure they’ll do the game justice as they’ve worked on remasters and remakes of Shadow of the Colossus and Uncharted.
Demon’s Souls will be coming exclusively to the PlayStation 5, but the release date is still unknown at this point in time.
Hitman 3

The game that I least expected to see, Hitman 3 is coming to the PS5. Interestingly, it will also be coming to the PS4 so if you choose not to adopt the next gen system yet, you won’t miss out on this one. It’s a bit hard to describe exactly what we can expect, so you should check out trailer above here to get a feel of what you can expect from IO Interactive.
Hitman 3 will be coming to both the PlayStation 4 and 5 sometime in January 2021.
Ghostwire: Tokyo

Initially revealed at E3 2019, we now have the first gameplay footage of Ghostwire: Tokyo. It is a first-person action-adventure game with some really bizarre elements. Gamers must uncover a mystery and save Tokyo from a whole host of creepy spirits. This is fitting for developer Tango Gameworks, who have worked on horror games like The Evil Within 2.
Ghostwire: Tokyo will be coming to the PlayStation 5 sometime in 2021.
Oddworld: Soulstorm

One of the longest-running game franchises around is coming back with a blast in the form of Oddworld: Soulstorm. The game follows Abe exploring vast environments and saving his fellow Mudokons. While not much else is known about the game, we are expected to “witness Abe’s horrifying conflict with a terrifying new machinations” and a “dark parable that tells an epic tale of a volatile society pushed to its limits.”
The developers mentioned that they will be including intelligent new mechanics and twisted new devices that will give gamers new challenges, and that the game will represent a huge visual and cinematic leap for the franchise. Oddworld: Soulstorm is coming to the PS5, PS4, Xbox One, and PC, with the release date being unknown at this point in time.
Sackboy: A Big Adventure

Need something more for the kids? Sackboy is making his triumphant return with Sackboy: A Big Adventure. It appears that it will be departing from the usual 2D perspective and turn into a full 3D platformer. Multiplayer co-op appears to be present, but nothing much else is known about the game yet. As the series is known for player creation, it will be interesting to see how they incorporate that with the PS5 and its new features.
There is no word yet on exactly when Sackboy: A Big Adventure will be coming, but it will be exclusively available on the PlayStation 5.
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Pokdepinion: The lineup of PS5 games look good enough to keep early adopters busy for a while. Personally, I’m really excited for the new Spider-Man game given how good the PS4 one was.
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Horizon Forbidden West Will Use DualSense to Take Immersion To The Next Level

One of the key factors on evolving the console gaming space with next gen consoles is immersion. In the case of Horizon Forbidden West, they plan on taking the immersion factor to the next level by focusing on a feature of the DualSense controller.
Horizon Forbidden West and DualSense

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Horizon Zero Dawn is arguably one of the best PlayStation-exclusives to ever be created. This places a lot of pressure on the upcoming sequel, Horizon Forbidden West. One area that they’re looking to significantly improve is the immersion factor, with the DualSense playing an integral role in that.
According Guerilla Games studio director Angie Smets, the team will be making use of the DualSense haptic feedback in Horizon Forbidden West well beyond what gamers would expect. This is what she said:
If you want to take a stealth approach to a combat situation and you dive into long grass, you can feel those long grass leaves.
Angie Smets, Guerilla Games studio director
This is quite a huge step forward as we get a glimpse of how much focus is being put into things outside of the main gameplay itself. There may be a lot more with haptic feedback that we aren’t aware just yet as they would certainly want to keep it a surprise for all of us when it’s finally out.
Previously, rumours started spreading on Horizon Forbidden West being delayed to a 2022 release window due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. We can report that it isn’t the case as it’s still on track for a 2021 release unless something else happens along the way.
Horizon Forbidden West will be coming to the PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 sometime this year. We will report more on this as soon as information becomes available so stay tuned.
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Pokdepinion: Given how much I enjoyed the first game, I’m really looking forward to Horizon Forbidden West. While the focus on certain key features would be a nice touch, I’m more particular of the storyline so I hope they have one to blow our minds and properly tie the loose ends from the previous game.
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MSI Malaysia Introduces Free Health Check Service For Their Consumers

When you spend a substantial amount of money on a laptop, normally you would want it to last as long as it could. If you are an MSI laptop user, well great news. They have now introduce a new service to serve their customers better.
If you happen to be the owners of the brand’s MSI GT-series, GS-series, or GE-series, they will be offering free services which includes fan, air vent, and system diagnosis.
Repair work that’s needed after diagnosis will be conducted according to MSI Malaysia’s warranty policy upon agreement from the owner respectively.

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It’s worth noting that you can’t simply walk in and get your machine to be examined. You will need to reserve your appointment beforehand.
As a precaution, you should back-up your data before bringing in your device for a check up. There’s four service locations available in the country and you can check them down below as well as their timeslots:
Highpoint Service Network – Subang Jaya, USJTime: 9am to 4pm / Monday to FridayHighpoint Service Network – Plaza LowyatTime: 10am to 5pm / Monday to SaturdayHighpoint Service Network – PenangTime: 9am to 4pm / Monday to FridayHighpoint Service Network – Johor BahruTime 9am to 4pm / Monday to Friday
They’ve also prepared a limited number of free gifts for early reservation (for servicing). You can reserve your time slots here. Want to check on the full details of their service, you can head here instead.
Pokdepinion: It’s definitely something that’s welcomed. You might want to have your laptop checked up if it’s been a long time since you serviced it.
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Doom Eternal for Nintendo Switch Confirmed And It’s Coming Very Soon

With development on Doom Eternal for the Nintendo Switch being rather quiet for months, many gamers are expecting to get cancelled. Fortunately, that is not the case as the game is actually set for release, and it’s happening much sooner than you think.
Doom Eternal for Nintendo Switch Confirmed

The wait is almost over! Get ready to conquer demons when DOOM Eternal comes to #NintendoSwitch on Dec. 8! pic.twitter.com/rqe9SlP580
— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) November 30, 2020

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Despite popular belief, Doom Eternal for Nintendo Switch is still confirmed for release, and it will be launching on 8th December 2020. This is a surprise given how quiet the development of the port was for months.
As seen on the official Nintendo America Twitter account, there is a new trailer for the game out now, and there will not be a physical edition. Instead, gamers can only get the game via a digital purchase on the Nintendo eShop.
What’s interesting here is that given how good the game looks on PC, it would be quite interesting to see how the Nintendo Switch handles Doom Eternal. It’s not a weak machine by any means, but it definitely won’t be able to produce the same graphics quality you can from modern gaming PCs.
It won’t take long to find out as, once again, Doom Eternal will be coming to the Nintendo Switch on 8th December 2020.
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Pokdepinion: I’m personally curious as to how well the game will run on the Nintendo Switch. Can’t wait to give it a try.
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AMD’s “security flaw disclosure” by CTS Labs under fire — appears to be a financially motivated move

AMD was hit with a surprising security flaw report by CTS-Labs, a security research firm based in Tel-Aviv, whereby a whopping 13 critical security vulnerabilities were discovered on AMD Ryzen and AMD EPYC CPUs. Now it wouldn’t be all that surprising to find flaws in any CPU, if it wasn’t for a few flaws in this report.
Firstly, the report only gave AMD and other parties 24 hours to respond, which is really short compared to the standard 90-day period. For the Spectre and Meltdown security flaws, the industry got 6 months to solve and develop workarounds to fix the issue. Secondly, CTS-Labs issued a disclaimer with the words:
…we may have, either directly or indirectly, an economic interest in the performance of the securities of the companies whose products are the subject of our reports.
While that isn’t a dead give away, WCCFTech also found that a Viceroy Research published an obituary for AMD, claiming that the flaws will result in AMD becoming worthless on the stock market. This obituary was apparently out mere minutes after CTS-Labs published their AMD security issues report, which was also the company’s first ever whitepaper.

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A delidded AM4 Bristol Ridge APU
Later on, as other members of the industry got around to testing it, it was revealed that these flaws needed anything from administrator privileges to even needing a BIOS flash to expose these issues. This has led Linus Torvalds to call the Israeli company out, and the security research industry in general:
…if you replace the BIOS or the CPU microcode with an evil version, you might have a security problem” – Linus Tovalds
CTS-Labs claims that the short period of time was given due to their opinion that AMD won’t be able to fix the flaws in the near future, needing months to a year for the chipmaker to come up with a solution to them.

If you are still interested to find out about CTS-Labs’ findings, check out the above video. Or head over to www.amdflaws.com. Yes, that’s an actual website, created by CTS-Labs to announce their findings. Never have I seen such practice, but hey, they would have to draw as much attention as possible to get people to stay away from AMD, eh?
Pokdepinion: While these flaws are most probably true, flashing a new BIOS isn’t something you can do easily. I think Ryzen users are still pretty safe at the moment.
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Win an ROG Phone by buying these selected ROG laptops!

Did you buy an ROG laptop last week? You might have just inadvertently made yourself eligible to win an ROG Phone just in time for the festive seasons. Not Christmas, but New Year. And it’s a free ROG Phone, so does the date even matter?

Putting that aside, all you need to do is purchase these selected ROG laptops:

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ROG Chimera G703GI
ROG Zephyrus (GX501GI)
ROG Zephyrus M( GM501GS/GM)
ROG Strix SCAR II (GL504GS/GM)
ROG Strix HERO II (GL504GM)
ROG Strix SCAR EDITION (GL703GS/GM)

The promotional period is from 22nd November all the way till 31st December 2018, so you still have time to pony up the cash needed for an awesome new ROG laptop. All you need to do is register your purchase here, and you will be in the running to win one of the two ROG Phones worth RM3499 up for grabs!
Pokdepinion: A new laptop with a chance for a free phone? Sounds like an amazing deal!
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Disney+ Hotstar Unveils Star Wars Visions

Recently at Anime Expo Lite, Disney+ Hotstar has announced the names of the seven Japanese anime studios who brought their talent and perspective to Star Wars: Visions.
Disney+ Hotstar Star Wars Visions

The studios includes Kamikaze Douga, Geno Studio (Twin Engine), Studio Colorido, Trigger, Kinema Citrus, Science Saru, and Production IG. Each of them will use their signature animation and storytelling styles to realize their own versions of the galaxy far, far away.
In the video, you can see snippets of what they had to offer for the show, which is a collection of animated short films. As a first formal venture into anime, each Star Wars: Visions short bears a unique Japanese sensibility.

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All episodes of the show will be released on Disney+ Hotstar on the 22nd of September 2021. If you would like to know more about the service, why not check that out in our full review right here.
Stay tuned to Pokde.net for the latest tech and gaming news plus reviews.
Pokdepinion: You would definitely know that the Star Wars franchise was inspired by Japanese culture. I’m just happy that we’re seeing some love from Japan being added to it through Visions. “The Duel” looks interesting and the artwork seems attractive.
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Sony Glass Sound Speaker LSPX-S1 Now Available In Malaysia For RM3,199

Sony has just launched their brand new Glass Sound Speaker LSPX-S1, which fill rooms with pristine sound and crystalline illumination. It gives you control over every setting, allowing you to set the tone for the moment and create a vibrant environment.
Sony Glass Sound Speaker LSPX-S1

With the speaker, its sound resonates through the organic glass, where a simple cylindrical design is used. The color temperatures of the filament LED accentuate the mid-range tones with both warmth and clarity, amplifying the space.

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Some may like on how the speaker functions when it comes to powering it. The device lights up like a candle when it turns on, and dims at a slow and gentle pace when the power goes off.
Being lightweight, and battery operated, the Glass Sound Speaker connects with smartphones and other devices through Bluetooth. The Glass Sound Speaker LSPX-S1 is now available in Malaysia at a retail price of RM3,199. You can get it at Sony Store KLCC, The Curve, as well as authorized retailers in the country.
Pokdepinion: It is quite pricey… but that being said, it really has a unique look. Guess I’ll need to test it out for myself to know the quality.
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HUAWEI to work on custom chipsets in 2022, with launch set for 2023

HUAWEI made some pretty huge strides with their Kirin chipsets. While they started off with humble beginnings, they were pretty close to their Qualcomm and Samsung contemporaries back in 2019. Then the US sanctions started. As things spiraled, HUAWEI soon lost the ability to manufacture their own chips at TSMC, and now they are stuck using MediaTek and Qualcomm chips, sans 5G. But HUAWEI may be looking to get back in the saddle by next year, with plans for custom chipsets that will be set in motion in 2022.
HUAWEI custom chipsets coming in 2023?

According to reports, HUAWEI Consumer Business Group’s CEO Richard Yu has reaffirmed that they are not giving up on the mobile phone business, and that the “king will return in 2023”, whatever that means. This has apparently been tied to rumors of HUAWEI working on their own custom chipset process, but instead of just designing it, they will be manufacturing it as well.

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It will be interesting to see how HUAWEI will be doing this, as while HUAWEI clearly has the ability to design amazing chipsets, they still had to rely on TSMC to manufacture the chips for them. The only way HUAWEI can get back into the game is if they manage to bring a Chinese foundry up to speed with the latest cutting edge processes. Or they start up their own foundry with no US-made tools.
HUAWEI has been previously rumored to kick off their own foundry in 2022, although that will definitely be a very challenging step forward. Starting their own foundry will be a pretty good move, as while TSMC and Samsung are currently the big ones when it comes to chip fabrication, they are struggling to meet the demand from the industry. If HUAWEI manages to rapidly ramp up production, they can not only make their own chips, but also manufacture the chips for other fabless chipmakers, reducing the demand on TSMC and Samsung and potentially alleviating the chip shortage that we are facing globally.

If the rumors are to be trusted, we are still a long way from seeing HUAWEI go up against TSMC and Samsung when it comes to semiconductor manufacturing though. Sources have pointed towards HUAWEI gearing up for mass production on the 28nm node next year, with 14nm in the following year. TSMC and Samsung would most probably be announcing their 3nm nodes by late next year.
As it stands, they might be forced to release the HUAWEI Mate 50 with the Kirin 990, a chipset from 2019. There are also rumors that HUAWEI is delaying the HUAWEI Mate 50 to use the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset, although it will only come with 4G support.
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Pokdepinion: I sure hope HUAWEI can come back strong. But with so many years of development down the drain just to work around the ban… It might be quite tough.
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Acer Malaysia Brings Predator Triton 14 To Local Markets

Acer Malaysia has introduced the lightweight powerhouse gaming laptop, the Predator Triton 14 into Malaysia. This 18.9mm thin chassis packs Intel Core i7-13700H (6P+8E) with the option of RTX 4050 or RTX 4070 Laptop GPU (up to 140W TGP). RAM comes soldered in the form of up to 32GB of LPDDR5-6000, and features 1TB of SSD storage.
The display is a 14-inch QHD+ 16:10 (2560 x 1600) display that covers 100% of DCI-P3 color space with 165Hz of refresh rate. Cooling is courtesy of the company’s 5th gen AeroBlade fans, and liquid metal helps carry away the heat from the Core i7 onboard. In addition, the Intel Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1675i is responsible for wireless connectivity, a FHD webcam with AI enhancements, plus onboard microSD slot.

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The Acer Predator Triton 14 is now available in Acer eStores, official stores on Shopee and Lazada, for the price of RM7,599 onwards. Customers will be eligible for a free Nitro VG270 E monitor (worth RM549) and one year Trend Micro Antivirus worth RM150, when purchased before 16 July 2023.
Pokdepinion: Quite the punch packed in this small package. It’s not even that heavy too!
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mySamsung is no more — it is now Samsung Members

Don’t worry, all the services you have enjoyed via mySamsung is still available. It is just that the app has been renamed Samsung Members now. In case you have never made use of your mySamsung app before this, keep reading.

mySamsung offered a FAQ section to help you with any issues. You can even live chat to solve your questions or report bugs on your Samsung devices. You can also communicate with other Samsung users via the community feature in the app. Besides that, you can register your Samsung device via the app for tips and faster technical support. Basic diagnostics are available in the app for quick verification of system status. The best part? Exclusive rewards for Samsung users are available in the app.

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Well, none of that is gone. Samsung has just renamed the service to Samsung Members, and you can download the app from the Play Store here.
Pokdepinion: As a Malaysian, I really fancy anything with “MY” as a suffix or prefix. Well, Samsung Members does seem to explain the point of the app more directly though.
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Twitter to Introduce New Suspension Appeal System Within the App

We move quickly to enforce our rules, but sometimes we don’t have the full context and can make mistakes.
To fix that, we added a way for people to appeal our decision in the app and have been able to get back to people 60% faster than before. pic.twitter.com/0BWBnff9lt
— Twitter Safety (@TwitterSafety) April 2, 2019

Found yourself getting suspended on Twitter but you don’t feel like you violated any of their conduct guidelines or rules? Well, Twitter is set to implement a new suspension appeal system which can be utilized with in the app itself.
According to the company themselves, this new feature will lead to faster response times on suspension appeals. Previously, Twitter moderators would check tweets that have been reported or flagged in order to see whether the account deserves a suspension or not. If a users ends up being suspended buy they believe that they don’t deserve it, they would have to fill in an online form.

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Usually, this process would take anywhere from a few hours to more than one week. With this new suspension appeal system, the response time is said to be cut by up to 60%. In the new system, users will have the option of either removing the tweet or appealing it. The appeal process will give you a pop-up of a box for users to write in. This is where users can add context / explanations as to why their tweet may not be liable for suspension.
This new feature is another addition in Twitter’s efforts to be more transparent about how it handles harmful behavior. The company also changed its algorithm to purge accounts run by white nationalists and other hate groups. The feature may not be available for everyone just yet, but it is rolling out for users and will eventually be available for every single user. Be sure to check if there’s an update for the app on your smartphone.
Pokdepinion: It’s a good move by the social media giant to ensure users that their reports do indeed matter. It certainly gives users a way to fight against potential report abuse as well.
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MSI GE66 Raider — Colourful, Powerful, Wonderful

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Gaming laptops; when you see those two words, what comes to mind? Is it looks and powerful hardware? If that is what comes to your mind, then the MSI GE66 Raider certainly fits the bill with its ‘gamer’ looks and impressive specifications for your gaming needs.
For those who want to stand out
MSI GE66 Raider light bar
The MSI GE66 comes with a stunning light bar located at the bottom. Get into a room, open this bad boy up and you’re sure to get noticed by everyone nearby with its mesmerizing lights.
MSI GE66 Raider Steelsteries keyboard with Mystic Light RGB
Of course, the MSI GE66 Raider doesn’t skimp out on the keyboard when it comes to lighting. This is where you get to use the Mystic Light RGB software with a total of 8 lighting presets to choose from. Not enough? You can customize it even further via the Steelseries Engine software. Worry not as it is already pre-installed in the laptop for your pleasure.

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MSI GE66 Raider aluminum silver finish
If you put aside the glorious RGB lighting, the MSI GE66 Raider is still quite the looker. Thanks to its aluminum silver finish, it certainly stands out from your average gaming laptop in the market today.
Power at your fingertips
Check out our review of the MSI GE66 Raider
Powered by the Intel Core i7-10875H processor and starting from an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 GPU, the MSI GE66 Raider is more than capable of handling the latest AAA games around. With higher single-core clock speed, the CPU can go as high as 5.1GHz, which brings the power that you need in gaming.

You might be wondering why exactly is RTX graphics important? With one fitted in a gaming laptop, in this case the MSI GE66 Raider, you can enjoy ray tracing in games. If you’re not exactly sure of what it does, ray tracing is a rendering technique that produces realistic lighting, causing them to appear in a more life-like nature for games that support the technology. As you might know, there are already a number of games that support it.
The MSI GE66 Raider comes with options of either a GeForce RTX 2070, GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER option or a GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER Max-Q GPU. As you can see from our review of the laptop, even the RTX 2070 SUPER variant offers quite an impressive score in the charts.
Look no further
Light ’em up with the MSI GE66 Raider
If you have checked out our full review on the MSI GE66 Raider, you’ll see that it offers quite the performance overall, especially with games. New games such as Assassin’s Creed Valhalla and Godfall weren’t enough for the laptop to even break a sweat, running with high frame rates even at max graphics settings.
With all of that being said, what are you waiting for? Get your MSI GE66 Raider now.

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Google Shutters Internal Stadia Game Studios To Fully Focus On Service

Google has just announced that they’re shutting down Stadia game studios in order to fully focus on the platform’s cloud-based services as well as its list of business partners. This decision sees the Internet behemoth end their investment in exclusive games from their internal development team Stadia Games and Entertainment beyond any near-term planned games.

Google explained the decision to shut down their internal game studio was due to the high costs of game development. They also believe that this “the best path to building Stadia into a long-term, sustainable business that helps grow the industry.”

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This move also sees Stadia Games and Entertainment lead Jade Raymond, leave the company. Jade Raymond is a decorated game developer known for her involvement in the creation of the first Assassin’s Creed game as well as being the founder of Motive Studios or better known now as EA Motive. Google also stated that other staff of SG&E will be moved to other new roles over the coming months.
Google stressed that existing Stadia subscribers will not be affected in any way and that services will continue as normal. Google also assured subscriber that they will continue to bring new video game titles from third-party companies to the platform.
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Pokdepinion: It’s a shame that Stadia didn’t really grow as big as first anticipated. I was extremely excited about the service when Google first announced it back in 2019 but I guess things never really work out the way it was intended. Also, the service isn’t officially available in Malaysia so yeah that bummed me out.
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ShopeeFood Delivery Service Extends to East Malaysia Starting with Kota Kinabalu

ShopeeFood Delivery Service Extends to East Malaysia Starting with Sabah

ShopeeFood recently announced its first-ever expansion to Sabah and the meal delivery service will be offered in various places around Kota Kinabalu such as Penampang, Sepanggar, Petagas, Menggatal, Inanam, Likas, Foh Sang, Damai, Bukit Padang, Lido, and Luyang. This move allows consumers to enjoy a simple and smooth food delivery experience using the Shopee mobile app.
The platform will provide consumers with a variety of local delicacies from well-known merchants such as Flips, Little Sulap, Nasi Lemak Bamboo, and Restoran Jamal Salim. Users will also have tons of great discounts and promotions from renowned fast food and beverage companies such as McDonald’s, KFC, Starbucks, Tealive, Boost Juice, and more.

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ShopeeFood Day comes with even more discounts starting 12 to 14 July 2022 from 3PM to 5PM daily, Super Deals up to 50% off, and Limited-time Upsized Vouchers up to 60% off. Aside from unique offers, customers may also win prizes valued at up to RM10,000. For more information about the contest, feel free to visit Shopee’s official page by clicking the link here.
Users may also join in the Order & Win Contest, which runs from 14 to 31 July 2022, for extra opportunities to win prizes such as unique vacation excursions to Kuala Lumpur, Penang, Mantanani Island, and ShopeeFood coupons worth up to RM10,000.
Users may also join in the Order & Win Contest, which runs from 14 July to 31 July 2022, for extra opportunities to win prizes such as exclusive travel vacations to Kuala Lumpur, Penang, Mantanani Island, and ShopeeFood coupons worth up to RM10,000.
To participate in the contest:

Spend at least RM20 at any ShopeeFood restaurant.
Follow ShopeeFood on Instagram.
Like and comment on your Order ID on the Sabah Launch Contest Post.
Repeat the preceding procedures, order more, and increase your chances of winning.

Visit Shopeefood’s official website and stay up to date with their Instagram page for more information about their services.
Pokdepinion: Good news to East Malaysians! You can now enjoy all the amazing vouchers and discounts available and also have more platforms to order food from.
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Razer is the official esports partner of SEA Games 2019 — esports is finally a true sports event!

Esports is nearer to prime time than ever now with the inclusion into the 2019 Southeast Asian Games. This marks a major milestone for esports, even if the only game currently onboard is Mobile Legends: Bang Bang.
Razer’s co-founder and CEO, Min-Liang Tan led the Razer delegation working with the Philippine SEA Games Organizing Committee (PhilSGOC) and Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) to bring this to fruition. And finally we have esports as a recognized medal event at SEA Games 2019.

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Considering that there are so many gamers and more people in esports than there are in traditional sports, esports is definitely the next frontier for sports. The esports industry is expected to be a billion-dollar industry, and there is no better time to acknowledge it.
Razer has pledged to support Team Philippines esports athletes who will be representing Philippines at the finals. Razer and PhilSGOC are currently in talks with other big names to bring more titles than just MLBB to SEA Games 2019.
What games do you expect to be represented at SEA Games 2019?
Pokdepinion: I would for one love to see Malaysia vs Philippines in a DOTA 2 finals. Best of 5. Malaysia Boleh!
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Xiaomi Mi 11 series to not come with chargers in the box too

Xiaomi’s CEO has taken to his Weibo profile to share what might be a pretty polarizing decision made on the Xiaomi Mi 11 series. The Xiaomi Mi 11 series will be losing the charger from the box, similar to the iPhone 12 and Galaxy S21 series. Citing environmental concerns like Apple did, the Chinese smartphone maker plans to “pack lightly” for the Xiaomi Mi 11 series.

It appears that they will be doing exactly the same thing as Samsung did previously, which was to brag about how they include chargers with their current-gen products, before dropping it in the next release. In his Weibo post, Lei Jun calls for Mi Fans to offer a better solution that balances environmental protection and industry practices during the upcoming 28th December launch of the Xiaomi Mi 11 series, so here’s mine.

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Make fewer phones in a year. I do believe that there’s no need to overlap the same price segment repeatedly with multiple devices. Or better yet, make one flagship every two years, which is pretty much the lifecycle of a flagship device anyway. Few people upgrade yearly.
Offer users who need the charger to be able to claim one for free upon presentation of proof of purchase of their device. You are going to make it to sell it anyway, so why not provide the option? Otherwise you are just clearly out for profit.
Set up an adequate recycling system for users to send their old devices in to be recycled.

Aside from the fact that Lei Jun shared a rather compact box that will be devoid of a charger, it appears that Xiaomi worked with harman/kardon for the audio, which will be a nice upgrade for the audio on the Mi 11 series. The Mi 10 series already boasted some of the best stereo speakers in the market, so it seems like the Mi 11 will take it to the next level.
Back to the main matter at hand, what do you think of manufacturers dropping the charger from the boxes? Do you use the charger in the box?
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Pokdepinion: I think dropping the charger from the box just clearly shows how little brands care for the environment. Instead of putting a charger in the box, they now expect you to buy said charger separately, which will come in another set of packaging that’s made out of paper and plastic.
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Asus Zenfone 5 reviewed

Me and mobile phones come through a very long journey. I remember, during my school days, mobile phones were considered “business tools” and a rare sight among the students. In fact, any student that had a mobile phone would only bring it to the school during the weekends or co-curricular activities and these kids were considered cool – naturally. Well, I was not among the cool ones in this case, but whenever I knew a friend had brought his mobile phone to the school, I would have to borrow it and fiddle with it for hours – nope, not playing games on them unlike other kids would, but rather exploring the functions and digging into the intricate technicals of the gadget. I was just strange like that, you can say. My upbringing was done in the way that I had to actually seek for permission to buy a mobile phone from my parents using my own money AFTER completing my high school. And that is exactly what I did – my first phone was a Nokia 3310 – pretty much the first phone for most 80s kids. So I got this phone that cost me RM450 excluding its expensive mobile plan back in those days. To think about it, ever since then, as time passed by, every new device that I bought was slightly if not extremely more expensive than its previous sibling; and it actually became a culture.
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We live in the delusion world thinking that smartphones have came a long journey and spotting all the various functions and features, it is okay to put expensive prices on these gadgets. So, ASUS hops in and saves the day on this. I am holding a smartphone that has an SRP of just RM599 – a figure that I have stopped considering as price tags for smartphones. Oh, and lets not forget, this is the second of the siblings right above the even more affordable Zenfone 4 which was reviewed earlier. Introducing, the Asus Zenfone 5!

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Affordable Monster
Now, don’t let the price tag fool you. We are holding a gadget that is spotting an Intel Atom Z2560 dual-core processor clocked at 1.6GHz with Intel’s signature Hyper-Threading technology allowing it to concurrently churn out two instructions per core, channelling its power through 2GBs of RAM and provides 8GB of internal storage with a slot for SDCard storage. That is just the cherry of the cream to begin with. This monster has a 5-inch IPS HD (720 x 1280) screen protected by the Corning Gorilla Glass 3 with a pixel density of 294ppi, kicking out some of the high ranking smartphones around. To separate your personal and business connectivity, there is a dual-SIM option for concurrent GSM availability with additional 3G + WiFi b/g/n connectivity to stay connected. Not to forget GPS and Bluetooth as well.
Under the hood, the Asus Zenfone 5 is fired up by a 2,110mAh battery that provides ample juice for daily usage – I’d say it’s pretty good indeed for the range this smartphone is setting itself in. The part that gets things really interesting is its 8-MPx autofocus rear camera with an f:2.0 apperture lens. Asus has introduced its PixelMaster technology that combines multiple pixels fused with the prowess of its application’s algorithm to take images even under 1lux lighting.
Zen-fully Sinful
The most important part of the Asus Zenfone 5 has to be the software portion. Asus has included their recently signature ZenUI skin on top of the Jelly Bean 4.3 Android (which is promised to obtain a KitKat update soon) which delivers an experience of its own. The beautiful UI has been designed by the same legend from HTC’s own SenseUI which proves that Asus did not just focus on hardware. The customization capabilities of the ZenUI itself adds to the whole experience in its own way allowing transparency and theme color adjustments. Asus has also included their own custom applications to replace Android’s stock apps like Music and Gallery to enhance this experience and create a more unified experience across the OS.
The notification tray spots another experience by spotting shortcuts to frequently used settings such as the flashlight, memory cleaner, calculator, wi-fi toggle, bluetooth toggle, GPS toggle, power saving modes to name a few. These can be reorganized to your personal flavor too. No, it does not end here.
Asus has also include a number of applications that deliver an experience unlike any other Android devices. Their What’s Next application is to begin with – allows you to track and manage applications, Do It Later – a reminder based To-Do list, Super Note – a note taking application that has carried its legacy even from Asus’ previous Android devices, Zen Link package (including Share Link, PC Link, Party Link and Remote Link) which allows multiple ways to communicate with your friends, family or other devices, ASUS WebStorage – Asus’ very own cloud storage and Omlet Chat for instant messaging. Of course this does not put aside standard Android OS applications like Google Apps.
So what can go wrong?
Now, the first in our list here is the lack of LTE of course. Then again, Asus has highlighted to us that an LTE version of the Asus Zenfone 5 will be coming up real soon, so hold your cash if you have to. Secondly, the device does get heated up over prolonged usage. Finally, perhaps Asus did rush into releasing this device a bit. They should have known that at this price range, the demand can shoot up pretty quickly and needs some upfront supply preparation – although to me, this sounds more like a good news for Asus.
Is this device a keeper? Oh, yes!

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vivo and OPPO reportedly launching their own foldable phones later this year

Foldable smartphones are still probably in their infancy, but it seems that no one wants to be left out of the fun. We currently get to choose between the HUAWEI Mate X series as well as the Samsung Galaxy Fold and Flip series, with the Mi MIX Fold being the latest addition to the fray. However the competition is expected to get a lot stiffer with OPPO and vivo also slated to unveil their foldable devices.
All of them will reportedly fold inwards like the Samsung Galaxy Fold and Galaxy Flip devices. Previously the HUAWEI Mate X debuted with an outward-folding display that was really beautiful but not exactly practical given that the soft display can easily be damaged when you put it in your pocket with other items. The Chinese tech giant then went with a inward-folding design with the release of the HUAWEI Mate X2.

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Omdia has also pointed towards the foldable display provider, with most of them going with Samsung Displays. The only main outliers are Xiaomi and HUAWEI. Xiaomi usually quite openly announces their Samsung-sourced displays, but they didn’t for the Mi MIX FOLD, so it might be that they went with TCL China Star instead of SDC.

It will be quite interesting to see OPPO and vivo unveil their foldable devices. OPPO has previously shared a concept of what they dubbed the OPPO slide-phone, that’s not actually a slideable device, but instead a foldable with three hinges for more flexible usage scenarios. vivo, on the other hand, revealed a foldable with stowage for a stylus, something which even Samsung has yet to do, despite the latter being the only mainstream brand still making phones with styli.
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Pokdepinion: I still think foldables are a few generations out from being mainstream, but you can’t exactly say that I am not tempted by the ability to flip my phone open to answer a call. I have never used a flip phone when it was cool back then, so maybe this is my time?
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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 30 series laptops to launch at CES 2021?

After multiple leaks of GeForce RTX 30 series laptops, it appears that NVIDIA might be going to finally announce the mobile version of the GeForce RTX 30 series laptop GPUs during CES 2021. Or maybe the lower-end GeForce RTX 30 series that slot in below the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti?
We will only have to wait until next month to find out, as NVIDIA has scheduled the “GeForce RTX: Game On” event for 12th January. The broadcasted event will be streamed at 9am PST (1am Malaysia Time), so guess who’s not sleeping on 13th January 2021? You can also add it your calendar if you are interested.

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CES has become a pretty popular event for brands to unveil new laptops, so we should be seeing at least a part of NVIDIA’s mobile GPU lineup. There has been talk of NVIDIA jumping over to TSMC’s 7nm in 2021, so maybe we will see something along those lines as well?
Pokdepinion: I wonder whether we will see a return to the huge gap between desktop and mobile GPUs, given that the flagship Ampere GPUs have a really high TGP that most laptops will find impossible to cool.
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Netflix Finds Its Cast For The One Piece Live-Action Series

Netflix has just announced the main cast for its upcoming live-action adaptation of the popular anime, One Piece.
One Piece live-action cast revealed

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It was previously reported that Netflix, Tomorrow Studios, and Shueisha would collaborate to adapt One Piece, one of the best-selling manga series of all time, as a live-action series, bringing this Japanese pirate adventure story to fans all over the world. Check out the main cast of the show down below:

Iñaki Godoy will play Monkey D. Luffy. Known for Go, Youth!, and Who Killed Sara?

Mackenyu will play Roronoa Zoro. Known for Rurouni Kenshin: Final Chapter, and Pacific Rim: Uprising.

Emily Rudd will play Nami. Known for Fear Street and Hunters.

Jacob Romero Gibson will play Usopp. Known for Greenleaf and All Rise.

Taz Skylar will play Sanji. Known for Boiling Point and Villain.

Eichiro Oda, the creator of One Piece and Executive Producer of Netflix’s live-action series had this to say regarding the cast, “We’ve been working with Netflix and Tomorrow Studios on the massive project that is the Hollywood live-action series adaptation of ONE PIECE. How many years has it been since it was announced, right? I know, I know! But rest assured we’ve been making steady progress all along. It’s not easy when you’re working with people from different cultures, but it’s precisely that process that can yield something special!”

Showrunner, Writer, and Executive Producer Steven Maeda and Writer and Executive Producer Matt Owens also had this to say, “We are so excited to set sail with this amazing and talented cast! Finding the right people to pull off the looks, emotions, and actions of the iconic Straw Hats was a long and challenging (and fun!) process. Much like the search for the One Piece itself. But we have finally found the perfect fits!”
“They have already begun working very hard to bring these characters to life. You will come to know and love them just as much as their manga counterparts. All of us can’t wait to show you what we’ve come up with! Onward to adventure!” said the producers.
Netflix has yet to announce the release date of the One Piece live-action adaptation. For now, you can head over to Netflix and hit the ‘Remind Me’ button so you’ll be informed when the show airs or you can stay tuned to us here at Pokde.net for more news and updates.
Pokdepinion: Interesting cast but I’m still on the fence about this show. As long as they do it justice and not turn the show into something like the disastrous Death Note adaptation.
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Celcom Supports Malaysia’s Frontliners This Hari Pahlawan

In conjunction with Hari Pahlawan this year, the folks at Celcom Axiata has announced that they are reaching out to the brave Malaysian Armed Forces (ATM) and their families with multiple support and reliefs.
Celcom supports frontliners in Hari Pahlawan

Celcom has supplied the Malaysian Defence frontliners with special food and digital reliefs worth RM100,000, easing the burdens of the nation’s esteemed armed forces. The food relief are to be distributed at defense bases such as Mentakab in Pahang, Gong Badak in Terengganu, Sepanggar in Sabah, as well as Markas Medan Barat, Sg. Besi, and National Defence University of Malaysia in Kuala Lumpur. Children of armed forces personnel also received refurbished laptops and tablets via the MyBaikHati programme for home-based learning.

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Aside from that, the company will also reach out to the Tuanku Mizan Armed Forces Hospital with eight sets of oxygen concentrators worth RM40,000 by September 2021 in assisting the hospital in managing COVID-19 patients. They have also contributed oxygen tanks to Selayang Hospital as the hospital became a full-fledged COVID-19 hospital recently.
Together with Malaysian Relief Agency (MRA), Celcom has distributed over 15,000 food relief to families and students within the B40 communities nationwide, who were affected by the pandemic as well as natural disasters.
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Pokdepinion: When I see acts like this, it’s always nice to see that the needy are getting the help that they certainly need.
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Warner Bros. Reveals Trailer For Upcoming Game, MultiVersus

Warner Bros. Games Announces New Characters in MultiVersus and Open Beta Plans

MultiVersus is Warner Bros.’s platform fighter game using characters from their vast library of comics, cartoons, and movies. The current lineup consists of 16 characters who have been revealed thus far, with more to come. The current lineup, including their voice actor, is as follows:

Batman (DC) — voiced by Kevin Conroy
Superman (DC) — voiced by George Newbern
Wonder Woman (DC) — voiced by Abby Trott
Harley Quinn (DC) — voiced by Tara Strong
Shaggy (Scooby-Doo) — voiced by Matthew Lillard
Bugs Bunny (Looney Tunes) — voiced by Eric Bauza
Arya Stark (Game of Thrones) — voiced by Maisie Williams
Jake the Dog (Adventure Time) — voiced by John DiMaggio
Finn the Human (Adventure Time) — voiced by Jeremy Shada
Steven Universe (Steven Universe) — voiced by Daniel DiVenere
Garnet (Steven Universe) — voiced by Estelle
Tom & Jerry — voiced by Eric Bauza
Reindog (an extraordinary original creature)
Velma (Scooby-Doo) — voiced by Kate Mucucci
Tasmanian Devil, aka Taz (Looney Tunes) — voiced by Jim Cummings
Iron Giant (The Iron Giant) — voiced by Jon Lipow

The MultiVersus open beta, which was also announced together with the trailer, will take place in July 2022.
The closed alpha begins on May 19 and until May 27, is an invite-only test that will allow gamers to try out several game variants, including a 2 vs 2 team-based game format.

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Warner Bros. revealed that the Closed Alpha will have 15 playable characters with seven different levels, including the Batcave from DC, Tree Fort from Adventure Time, and Scooby’s Haunted Mansion from Scooby-Doo, and the game also features 2 vs. 2, 1 vs. 1, 4-player free-for-all, and The Lab also known as practice mode.
MultiVersus Gameplay

In MultiVersus, players will hit their opponents to raise a number beneath them, which will cause subsequent hits to throw them farther and further off the stage until they can’t get back on or hit a barrier and are eliminated.
The main distinction between this game and other fighting games is that the default mode is a 2v2 battle. This was a primary goal from the start, and the entire game appears to have been designed for teamwork. However, other modes, such as 1v1 and four-player free-for-all matches, are supported by the game.
A full movelist has not been provided, but it appears that there will be double jumps, several attack styles, projectiles, shielding, dodging, and charging energy, among many other features. Combat appears to be swift, albeit a touch slick, and each character will have different strengths and maneuvers to master depending on which of the five classes they belong to:

Bruiser
Assassin
Mage/Ranged
Tank
Support

Players can personalize their characters in a variety of ways other than their classes. Costumes are obvious based on their five classes but each character also has an in-depth perk system where Offense, Defense, Utility, and Unique have. These can be swapped around to further customize your character, however, the unlock mechanism for new characters has yet to be revealed.
MultiVersus has not stated an official date as of now but the game will be available on most major platforms, both current and previous generations, including the PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, and S, and PC. Unfortunately, the game will not be available on the Nintendo Switch.
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Pokdepinion: A new fighting game that features DC Superheroes and cartoons from Cartoon Network? LET’S GO! And the best part of all it’s FREE!
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LG Reveals World’s First Gaming Monitors With 240Hz OLED Panel

The two models will be exhibited in the upcoming CES 2023 event.

LG will be introducing its two new models under the UltraGear gaming monitor lineup – both of which is powered by the world-first 240Hz OLED panel. The 27GR95QE and 45GR95QE is both a QHD panel – though the 45-inch model is 21:9 ultrawide compared to the standard 16:9 on the 27-inch. Aside from that, both models are virtually identical – 0.03ms GtG response time, 98.5% DCI-P3 coverage, FreeSync Premium (NVIDIA G-SYNC Compatible), HDMI 2.1 and DisplayPort 1.4 inputs, and HDR10 support.

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the 45-inch model is a curved panel with curvature measuring 800R – very tight compared to most panels. Unlike the 27-inch model, its stand will not support pivot but otherwise are identical in articulation. The 27-inch sports a more conventional flat display panel, and both models has anti-glare panels to reduce visual distractions.
Both models are currently open to preorders in US only – however it is expected that Asia will follow suit starting January 2023.
Pokdepinion: This, and the Alienware… money-no-object I’d put my money on the QD-OLED Alienware first.
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ROG Phone 5S and 5S Pro is now official: Snapdragon 888 Plus and 360Hz touch polling

The ROG Phone 5S lineup is now official, with the ROG Phone 5S and ROG Phone 5S Pro arriving with the Snapdragon 888 Plus, as previously rumored. It seems that ASUS won’t be changing much on this mid-cycle refresh aside from the chipset, but you do get a slightly faster touch response rate as well.
ROG Phone 5S, ROG Phone 5S Pro

It also looks like ASUS will now ask you to shut an eye to the fact that the ROG Phone 5 Ultimate is in fact, not the ultimate gaming phone in this generation anymore. The much awaited ROG Phone 5 Pro will be making way for the ROG Phone 5S Pro, which packs the color PMOLED display, which is probably preferable over the monochrome PMOLED display in the ROG Phone 5 Ultimate… and there’s also the faster chipset and higher 360Hz touch polling rate.

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You can check the following table for the ROG Phone 5 series specs and pricing in Malaysia. Just substitute the 300Hz touch polling for 360Hz, and the Snapdragon 888 for the Snapdragon 888 Plus and you pretty much have the ROG Phone 5S specs. Pricing for the refreshed models is not known yet, but we might see a small increase. Or ASUS might just swallow the difference and price the ROG Phone 5S series at the exact same price points as the ROG Phone 5 lineup.
ROG Phone 5 Series Specs and Price in Malaysia

ROG Phone 5
ROG Phone 5 Pro
ROG Phone 5 Ultimate

Processor
Snapdragon 888, octa-core up to 2.84GHz, 5nm

Graphics
Adreno 660

RAM
Up to 16GB LPDDR5
16GB LPDDR5
18GB LPDDR5

Storage
Up to 256GB UFS 3.1
512GB UFS 3.1
512GB UFS 3.1

Display
6.78″ FHD+ (2448 x 1080) 144Hz AMOLED display
300Hz touch sampling
150.89% sRGB, 111% DCI-P3, Delta E <1
1200 nits peak brightness
Gorilla Glass Victus

Rear Camera
64MP f/1.8 + 13MP f/2.4 ultra-wide + 5MP f/2.0 macro

Selfie Camera
24MP f/2.0 selfie camera

Connectivity
WiFi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (WiFi 6E support)
Bluetooth 5.2
Dual-band GPS
5G: n41/77/78/79, n1, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n25, n28, n38,n40
FDD-LTE: Band 1/ 2/ 3/ 4/ 5/ 7/ 8/ 18/ 19/ 20/ 26/ 28
WiFi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (WiFi 6E support)
Bluetooth 5.2
Dual-band GPS
5G: n41/77/78/79, n66,n71, n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n25, n28, n38, n40
FDD-LTE: Band 1/ 2/ 3/ 4/ 5/ 7/ 8/ 12/ 13/ 17/ 18/ 19/ 20/ 25/ 26/ 28/ 29/ 30/ 32/ 66/ 71

Battery
6000mAh (3000mAh x 2)
65W HyperCharge (USB-PD)

Special features
RGB ROG logo on back
Color PMOLED display on back
Dual touch sensor on back
Monochrome PMOLED display on back
Dual touch sensor on back
Matte finish

Included Accessories
65W HyperCharger
Aero case
65W HyperCharger
Aero case
AeroActive Cooler 5
65W HyperCharger
Aero case
AeroActive Cooler 5
ROG Ultimate Fan Giftbox

Price
8GB+128GB: RM2999
16GB+256GB: RM3799
RM4499
RM4999

ASUS will be replacing the ROG Phone 5 series with the ROG Phone 5S models, when stock of the original ROG Phone 5 lineup with the non-Plus Snapdragon 888 runs out.
Pokdepinion: Well I guess ROG Phone 5 users won’t be too angry at the ROG Phone 5S launch, since the real-world difference should be quite small… But then again, ROG fans are those who want to be on the absolute cutting edge…
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New Intel NUC just cost about RM500

Intel Next Unit of Computing (NUC) is Intel’s brand of tiny PCs that has been in the market for a long time already. They are “barebone” devices that include a motherboard, processor, power supply, and input/output ports. All you need to do is just add storage, RAM, operating system, a HDMI capable display, peripherals and you will get a usable PC.
The Intel NUC NUC5CPYH worth USD 129 (we can assume it will be around RM 500 in Malaysia market) sports Intel Braswell Celeron processor N3050, a dual core processor clocked at 1.6Ghz (up to 2.16Ghz turbo). It also fits in four USB ports, two USB 2.0 and two USB 3.0 port.
Meanwhile the higher end part, the NUC5PPYH will be priced at USD 172 (around RM650). A quad-core Pentium Processor N3700 with base clock 1.6Ghz and turbo boost at 2.4Ghz is at the heart of it. And that sums up the difference between the two variants.

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Asrock is also in the game with their own take on the NUC concept, called Beebox, What’s special about this one compared to the other NUC? Asrock claimed that their NUC is the first ever that supports dual channel memory which greatly improves performance when playing 4K video. Even Intel claimed that the new NUC is capable to play 4K video over HDMI, but we have no solid proof from them, which Asrock does. Thus, if given the choice between either the Asrock Beebox or Intel NUC, I will choose the Asrock Beebox instead.

You might wonder who needs these small and low powered NUCs. Actually, the market is quite big to me. Firstly, the small offices which mainly focus on word processing, this will make for an ideal and cost-effective setup. For a little more performance, pair it with a SSD and it will be blazing fast. For home users, it can be setup to be used for daily light browsing of Facebook and YouTube.
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Pokdepinion : If I was given a NUC, there is only three things floating around in my mind: make it into a HTPC, Hackintosh or a pfSense PC. But honestly I’m really looking forward to an Asrock Beebox rather than Intel’s NUC Kit.
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Intel Core i5-13600K Allegedly Comparable to AMD Ryzen 9 5950X

[GB5 CPU] Unknown CPU
CPU: Intel Core i5-13600K (14C 20T)
Min/Max/Avg: 5048/5094/5074 MHz
Codename: Raptor Lake
CPUID: B0671 (GenuineIntel)
Scores, vs AMD 5800X
Single: 2012, +16.4%
Multi: 16054, +49.4%https://t.co/dVSBFO0dMT
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The 13th Gen Intel Core CPU, codenamed Raptop Lake, has entered the testing phase and as a result, some new leaks have surfaced. This time on the Intel Core i5-13600K, and it’s apparently comparable to the AMD Ryzen 9 5950X.
Details and specifications of the Intel Core i5-13600K has surfaced on the Geekbench repository shortly after CPU-Z Validator confirmed an engineering sample of the enthusiast-focused Intel Core i9-13900K. The midrange CPU was tested on an ASUS ROG Maximum Z690 Extreme with 32GB RAM, likely DDR5. It allegedly got 2,012 and 16,054 points for single core and multi-core respectively.

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This puts the performance pretty much around the same level as the AMD Ryzen 9 5950, which is about 1,725 and 17,069 points. It is said to have 14 cores and 20 threads, which will likely consist of 6 Golden Cove P-Cores and 8 Gracemont E-Cores. The clock speed is set at 3.5GHz with a boost clock of 5.1GHz and 24MB L3 cache.
For now, not much details are available on this alleged Intel Core i5-13600K, as an official launch date isn’t even available yet. Rumours are pointing towards the end of 2022 but nothing has been confirmed yet. We will report more on this as soon as information becomes available.
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Pokdepinion: I can’t help but feel like this is going to make my new PC build inferior the moment it gets built. Oh well, the i5-12600K is still a pretty strong contender so I won’t complain.
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