League of Legends Spinoff, Legends of Runeterra Is Out Now for PC and Mobile

Welcome to Legends of Runeterra

Legends of Runeterra,   a free to play strategy card game set in the universe of Riot Games’ popular title League of Legends has officially launched on PC as well as Android and iOS platforms. A brand new expansion called Rising Tides has also been released as part of the game’s official launch.
The Rising Tides expansion adds a new pirate themed territory called Bilgewater,   over 120 new cards and 11 champions from the League of Legends universe such as Miss Fortune,   Fizz,   and Gangplank. Brand new personalisation options have also been added to the game which include new boards,   new guardians and new emotes.

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There will also be first week login rewards to celebrate the new launch of Legends of Runeterra as well as a special Moonstruck Poro Guardian for those who log in to the game by 2:59 PM,   May 8.
One thing of note is that you will need a Riot account (whether existing or new) to play the game as a Riot account is required for cross platform play and sharing your account progress between PC and mobile. For a full lowdown regarding Legends of Runeterra’s new content, please check out the game’s patch notes here.
Legends of Runeterra is available to download now on PC, Android and iOS.

Pokdepinion: I’m not really a big fan of LoL but I am a huge fan of card games. Hearthstone, Gwent, Magic: The Gathering Arena, you name it. So I’ll definitely be checking out Legends of Runeterra.
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Razer Unveils Razer Thunderbolt 4 Dock Chroma And Razer Laptop Stand Chroma V2

Razer has just announced two new desktop accessories; the Razer Thunderbolt 4 Dock Chroma and Razer Laptop Stand Chroma V2. The two new desktop accessories aim to provide a connectivity solution to every type of user, no matter their desktop setup, with an expansive selection of ports, premium aluminium build, and signature Razer Chroma RGB under glow.
Razer Thunderbolt 4 Dock Chroma

The Razer Thunderbolt 4 Dock Chroma is Razer’s first external dock and comes with connectivity features such as a UHS-II SD card reader, an Ethernet port, three USB Type-A ports, and four USB Type-C Thunderbolt 4 ports. The dock can be connected to up to two 4K monitors or one 8K monitor and an SSD for increased storage. Furthermore, the Thunderbolt 4 Dock Chroma can provide power delivery up to 90W to keep external devices charged.

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The Razer Thunderbolt 4 Dock Chroma features a minimalistic design and a matte black aluminium finish with a strip of Razer Chroma RGB lighting that runs along the bottom and can be customised to match any of the 16.8 million colours available in Razer Synapse 3.
The Thunderbolt 4 Dock Chroma retails for USD329.99 (RM1336.13) and is up for pre-order at selected retailers and the Razer website.
Razer Laptop Stand Chroma V2

The Razer Laptop Stand Chroma V2 is an updated version of their laptop stand that features a simple to use plug-and-play solution, utilising a single USB Type-C connection that allows users to access a hub of connections lining the rear, including HDMI, USB Type-A, USB Type-C, and a dedicated USB Type-C power delivery port for keeping laptops charged while in use.
The Razer Laptop Stand Chroma V2 is an aluminium stand with a matte black finish and features a strip of Razer Chroma RGB lighting at the bottom which is customisable up to 16.8 million colour combination via Razer Synapse 3.
The Razer Laptop Stand Chroma V2 is available for pre-order today at USD149.99 (RM607.31) at selected retailers and the Razer website.
Pokdepinion: I wonder if these will make their way to Malaysia and if so, when?
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Free RM50 ePenjana Credit Has Some Limitations That You Need to Know

We’re still uncertain about how we’re going to get the free RM50 ePenjana credit, for which e-wallet, and exactly when. However, we are now aware that there are some limitations on its use that you need to be aware of.
Free RM50 ePenjana Credit Limitations

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According to the FAQ document on Boost, it was revealed that there are a number of things that you can’t do with the free RM50 ePenjana credit. This is the full list provided by the FAQ:

Online / Internet-based purchases
Tolls
In-app based services
Bill and utility payments
Telecommunication payments (postpaid and prepaid)
Taxi and ride hailing
Any government services

As you can see, this severely limits its use. Not to mention that the inability to use for in-app services and ride hailing would affect Grab with their GrabPay and GrabFood services. Previously with the E-Tunai Rakyat program, there were no such restrictions.
At this point in time, we are uncertain if Grab would still be an official e-wallet partner for the ePenjana program. With that being said however, you can use GrabPay in more physical shops now, so I wouldn’t say that there’s no use for it. We will report more on this as soon as information becomes available so stay tuned.
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Pokdepinion: Well, this is actually going to be a lot more of a pain compared to the previous one we got. Still better than nothing I suppose.
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OPPO new smartphone with 10x hybrid zoom to launch in April

OPPO is reportedly preparing their next flagship with a 10x hybrid zoom camera for an April 2019 launch. According to a post on Weibo by OPPO’s Vice President Shen Yiren, the delay is so that they can build up an inventory of between one to two million units just so consumers can easily purchase them.

That may be a jab at Xiaomi, which is known to announce that their products have sold out in mere seconds. With that said, OPPO’s flagships have never even come close to Xiaomi’s in terms of popularity, most probably due to the fact that OPPO sells mid-range devices at higher prices than Xiaomi’s flagships.

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OPPO might be banking hard on their upcoming flagship, especially after the OPPO Find X flopped due to its high price tag and impractical motorized camera solution. This time, OPPO is expected to make use of a 10x hybrid optical zoom camera, mated to a standard angle and an ultra-wide angle camera. To make for better low-light photography, OPPO is expected to add OIS to both the standard angle and telephoto cameras.
OPPO should be equipping their next flagship with the Snapdragon 855 chipset, which is one beefy processor based on the latest 7nm manufacturing process. We will definitely be looking forward to seeing OPPO reveal a new flagship after the disappointments that were the OPPO Find X and OPPO R17 Pro.
Pokdepinion: Let’s see what OPPO can bring to the table. And hopefully ColorOS sees a major revamp.
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nubia Red Magic 3 comes with a built-in fan and a 90 Hz AMOLED display

If you thought the ROG Phone’s AeroActive Cooler was cool, nubia has something for you. The nubia Red Magic 3 sports an active cooling system embedded in the body itself. And what’s even more interesting is that nubia managed to seal the nubia Red Magic 3 well enough to give it an IP55 rating for dust and water resistance.

The fan in the nubia Red Magic 3 can spin up to 14 000 rpm so it will definitely be quite audible. It is a part of the nubia ICE 2.0 cooling system, which will drop temperatures by up to 16°C. The system draws in air from the holes on the back above the fingerprint scanner and exhausts them out of the phone near the top trigger button.

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It will also come with a dedicated gaming switch, similar to the Black Shark 2’s physical toggle. From the looks of it, you will enter a gaming mode when you toggle the switch, giving you a game launcher, if you see the need for such a thing. Meanwhile for audio, you will be feted by stereo front facing speakers with DTS X Ultra audio enhancement.

Further amping up the gaming capabilities of the nubia Red Magic 3 is the ability to use the fingerprint scanner as a trigger. nubia has already equipped the device with two triggers on the edge of the device, so you will be having a lot of convenient ways to trigger on-screen actions without actually tapping them on the screen. Pretty cool stuff.

If you are into connecting additional accessories, the nubia Red Magic 3 will support a clip-on dongle that will give you the 3.5mm jack, USB-C port for charging and interestingly, a 100 Mbps LAN port. No idea why would you need a LAN port, but perhaps this is meant for serious gamers where WiFi just won’t cut it.
Here are the full specs:
nubia Red Magic 3 Specifications

Snapdragon 855, octa-core up to 2.84 GHz, 7nm FinFET
Up to 12GB LPDDR4x RAM
Up to 256GB UFS 2.1 storage
6.65″ FHD+ AMOLED display, 90 Hz refresh rate, 240 Hz touch polling, DC dimming
48MP f/1.7 Sony IMX 586 camera, 1920fps slow-mo, 8K video
16MP f/2.0 selfie camera
Redmagic OS 2.0 based on Android 9.0
5000 mAh battery, 27W USB Power Delivery charging
6GB + 64GB: RMB 2899 (~RM1780)
6GB + 128GB: RMB 3199 (~RM1964)
8GB + 128GB: RMB 3499 (~RM2148)
12GB + 256GB: RMB 4299 (~RM2639)

The nubia Red Magic 3 will be available in Red or Black, but the 12GB + 256GB variant will be offered in an exclusive Red-Blue gradient or Camo finish.
Pokdepinion: To be honest I am suprised the device didn’t turn out like a brick given the battery and embedded fan.
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NVIDIA drops GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER with 75% higher memory bandwidth

The rumors of the GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER coming around were true. The GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER card has just been announced with a 75% increase in memory bandwidth thanks to the adoption of 14 Gbps GDDR6. That’s faster than the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti’s memory, mind you.
Aside from the upgraded memory which gives it a whopping 336GB/s of memory bandwidth, the GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER is identical to the GeForce GTX 1660. The TU116-300 is what’s under the hood, with 1408 CUDA cores clocked at up to 1785 MHz boost, at least according to NVIDIA’s reference guidelines.

Thanks to just this one upgrade, the GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER is up to 20% faster than the standard GeForce GTX 1660, and 50% faster than a GeForce GTX 1060 6GB.

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Here are the specs of the GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER:
GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER Specs
TU116 @ up to 1785 MHz, 12nm FinFET1408 CUDA cores6GB GDDR6 @ 14 Gbps, 192-bit memory interface125W TDP1x 8-pin PCIe power connectorFrom $229 (~RM959)
Now the GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER is getting really close to a GeForce GTX 1660 Ti, which touts a mere 128 CUDA cores (2 SMs) more than the GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER. We might see NVIDIA limit the overclocking that AIBs are allowed to apply on the new GPUs out of the factory to avoid cannibalizing the flagship GeForce GTX 16-series card. There will be no reference designs for the GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER, with partners releasing their cards today.
GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER coming soon
In addition to the GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER, there will also be a more affordable GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER. This card has yet to have a price tag attached to it, with a launch date set for 22nd November.
The GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER will feature the same TU116 GPU as the higher end GeForce GTX 16-series cards instead of the GeForce GTX 1650’s TU117 GPU. Of course, it’s going to be a cut-down version, with 1280 CUDA cores instead of the full 1536 that’s in the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti.

We also see 12 Gbps GDDR6 fitted on the GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER, giving it a good 192GB/s of memory bandwidth. This in combination with the beefier GPU gives this card a pretty big bump in performance over the older GeForce GTX 1650, and up to 200% the performance of a GeForce GTX 1050.
GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER Specs
TU116 @ up to 1725 MHz, 12nm FinFET1280 CUDA cores4GB GDDR6 @ 12 Gbps, 128-bit memory interface100W TDP1x 8-pin PCIe power connectorTBA
NVIDIA will be revealing more details about the GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER as we get closer to the launch date.
NULL upgrade and ReShade Filters in latest drivers

Accompanying the new GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER are new drivers, and this is quite a feature packed one. The new driver brings with it support for ReShade filters in GeForce Experience, giving gamers an easier way to apply their favorite filters to their games in NVIDIA Freestyle and NVIDIA Ansel.

For the performance buffs who are more into the go rather than the show, NVIDIA has upgraded NVIDIA Ultra Low Latency (NULL) mode to support G-SYNC as well. The previous implementation forced gamers to choose one or the either, with the new update allowing gamers to enjoy both at the same time.
Speaking of G-SYNC, the new driver also adds support for another seven G-SYNC Compatible monitors, bringing the total to 57 FreeSync monitors which are validated to work with variable refresh rate on NVIDIA cards. The monitors are as follows:
Acer CG437K P Acer VG272U P Acer VG272X AOC 27G2G4 ASUS XG279Q Dell AW2720HF Lenovo Y27Q-20
Pokdepinion: I must say the SUPER cards are bringing the performance leap we expected from Pascal to Turing…
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Cooler Master Announces Malaysian Rapper MeerFly As Brand Ambassador

Cooler Master has officially appointed MeerFly, a well-known Malaysian rapper, as their brand ambassador. His popular tracks include “Lai Lah“, “SIS“, “BossKu“, and “HAA TEPOK“, which aimed to address issues such as poverty, politics, and environmentalism; he’s also recognized for distinctive music style that combines traditional and contemporary hip-hop beats. Beyond his talent as a rapper and singer, he is also involved in composing and writing his own music (and a gamer off work, too).
MeerFly states: “I’m extremely excited and grateful to be joining the Cooler Master family as a brand ambassador. As a musician myself, it’s an honor to be able to represent a tech lifestyle brand that shares my dedication to pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in a modern lifestyle that is increasingly intertwined with technology.”

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This isn’t the first encounter between MeerFly and Cooler Master though. Both parties previously collaborated with for the first “Cooler Master Empowering Stars” project with Ghim Tech, a Malaysian content creator, and Mushi, professional Dota 2 player and coach and fellow Cooler Master brand ambassador.
“We are thrilled to welcome MeerFly to the Cooler Master family as our ambassador for gaming peripherals. His style of music that encapsulates the daily lives of the people perfectly represents our values of innovation and diversity.” said Joseph Fang, APAC Marketing Manager of Cooler Master. “We are excited to see how MeerFly’s creativity and passion for music and gaming will bring new perspectives to our brand and inspire the gaming community in the Asia-Pacific region and beyond.”
Pokdepinion: Looking forward to what the collaboration may produce with MeerFly as the latest brand ambassador for Cooler Master.
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Meta Is Working On A New Smartwatch Based On The Previously Cancelled One

Likely similar in physical design, the device is said to be running a custom version of Android.
Renders of Meta’s new smartwatch in-development. Image: Kuba Wojciechowski (Twitter)
Meta, the company that owns Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp and Oculus (which has since integrated), is reportedly working on a new smartwatch device in hopes to entering the fitness market. A previous report from Android Authority said the device was in the works before, until it got canned – alongside other smartwatch projects – during last November’s mass layoffs that shed over 11,000 employees. One project codenamed Milan was originally scheduled for 2023 launch with a $349 price.

Leak: A new version of the @Meta smartwatch is in development, new details and photos below👇 pic.twitter.com/mlEgEQvWp5
— Kuba Wojciechowski 🩷 (@Za_Raczke) January 31, 2023

Leaker Kuba Wojciechowski says the company is working on a new smartwatch which is based on the previous one it cancelled prior. His source claims that the first version was indeed cancelled – but the new version is said to get users to be familiar with the form factor. It may even be a part of Meta’s metaverse ambitions, among other gadgets such as the Quest headset lineup.

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The device is said to physically resemble the “Milan” device, with a few minor facelifts. A custom version of Android (instead of WearOS) may be running in it, with Qualcomm providing the processing duties. However, no timeline has been mentioned with regards to this device’s development and its launch.
Source: Android Authority
Pokdepinion: The notch and the camera… that’s not exactly confidence-inspiring coming from Meta, is it?
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Coronavirus Could Impact Upcoming iPhone 9 And AirPods Production

The Wuhan coronavirus is on everyone’s lips right now (not literally) and in the world of tech, it could very well impact Apple’s production line, both iPhone and AirPods.
Previously we’ve reported that Apple might conjure up a budget iPhone in the form of the iPhone SE 2 which was reportedly to be release in March. Well thanks to the outbreak, it could see its release in jeopardy.
What’s the reason? Well according to reports, the Hubei Province and Guangdong Province has seen confirmed cases of the disease, where they are both major Apple production centers in the country.

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Aside from the iPhone SE 2, it appears that the upcoming iPhone 9 is likely to be impacted as well. The Chinese government has ordered for their citizens to stay home, especially cities that are affected with the virus.
Apple was expected to begin mass production of the iPhone 9 in February as well as their new AirPods.
Pokdepinion: I think they still will be release accordingly but I can’t help but think that they will have limited availability at the start.
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vivo V23 5G With 50MP Dual Front Camera Launched At RM2,099

The folks at vivo Malaysia has recently launched the brand new vivo V23 5G smartphone where it features a dual 50MP and 8MP camera at the front as well as a colour-changing exterior, as you might have seen from our social post on Facebook.
vivo V23 5G launched in Malaysia

The back of the phone comes with a Fluorite AG technology which they claim to offer a “more comfortable grip” and sports a special colour changing exterior that changes colour under direct sunlight.

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There’s features such as Dual-Tone Spotlight and AI Extreme Night mode, which you can probably tell lets you to take better picture at night/low light conditions. With the capable front cameras, you are able to shoot 4K selfie videos, which you can further edit through a bunch of modes.
As for the back, it comes with a 64MP AF night camera, 8MP super-wide angle camera as well as a 2MP super macro lens.
The phone is powered by a Dimensity 920 chipset and it comes with 12GB RAM that’s mated with 256GB internal storage. You can choose to expand the RAM to do more tasks smoothly with its RAM expansion feature which takes storage for more performance.
It sports a 6.44-inch AMOLED display which supports 90Hz refresh rate as well as HDR10+. Other than that, it comes with a 4200mAh battery which you can charge with its 44W fast charger.
Running on FunTouch OS 12 based on Android 12, it retails for the price of RM2,099.

The first sale starts today, 14th of January 2022 until the 14th of February 2022. From now till the 16th of January 2022, you can get yourself free gifts worth RM668 including the vivo TWS 2e, 1-year screen crack protection as well as a 1-year extended warranty.
They will also have a second batch of First Sale where it happens on the 17th of January till the 14th of February. What’s different is that you can get your hands on a wireless vacuum cleaner instead of the earbuds.
For more on the latest tech and gaming news plus reviews, stay tuned to Pokde.net.
Pokdepinion: Well I definitely wasn’t expecting that price. When I got my hands on it briefly, the physical feel of it reminds me of an iPhone for some reason.. Can’t say for sure that it’s worth it, but seeing what they are offering, you might want to take advantage of their freebies if you plan on getting one of them.
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Asus Zenfone Selfie Review

You see, there are various legitimate reasons to buy a smartphone for ourselves. In fact, smartphones has broken the luxury barrier and entered the necessity requirement today. This has gone so far that a trend was created by smartphones – taking selfies. 10 years ago, if I had mentioned the term “selfie”, you would be giving me a puzzled look. But today, it’s the trending word, one used by even the youngest generation.
What if your front camera looked just like your phone’s rear camera?
So what do you need to take a selfie? A camera of course! But we all know, most of our smartphones are biased towards the front-facing camera. This is funny because from my personal research, a few ladies volunteered to let me go through their phone gallery and to my surprise, ALL (out of 13 of them) actually had more selfies than any other images COMBINED! Of course, such was not the case for gents who volunteered to let me “breach” their phone gallery. It is also important to mention that my results may vary from yours but I’m talking about galleries of some pretty hot ladies and hunks here, so you may want to narrow down your scope there.
All that said, I guess Asus made a very smart move with their latest phone – the Asus Zenfone Selfie. Imagine having the ability to use the rear camera of your phone to take selfies but with display. That’s because we are spotting a 13MPx camera BOTH on the front AND rear of the device. Selfie lovers are seriously going to love this piece of device, because apart from the camera, this device has a lot more to offer at the same time.

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Unboxing
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The Asus Zenfone Selfie looks exactly like it’s older sibling, the Asus Zenfone 2 for which you can read it’s detailed review here. From the box, all the way to the content, looks exactly the same. In fact, while you are answering a call, no one can easily distinguish whether you are holding the Asus Zenfone 2 or the Asus Zenfone Selfie. If there is any noticeable difference, only a real Asus fan will be able to notice it. As for the Asus Zenfone Selfie, the flash is located beside the camera lens while for the Asus Zenfone 2, the flash is located above the camera lens. Apart from that, the Asus Zenfone Selfie has an innovative laser focus sensor on the other side of the rear camera – which is totally missing from the Asus Zenfone 2. If you ask me, I’d rather have the same outlook of both devices because that would allow me to exchange accessories between the two Zenfones, which would be a lot more fun! But then again, the laser sensor has it’s own story worth trading for.
Appearance
The immediate difference that you will notice when holding the Asus Zenfone Selfie is the back case. It has a smooth teflon like feel, one that reminds us of the Asus Padfone S’ back case. It feels luxurious yet providing the perfect grip at the same time. These cases are interchangeable, of course and currently in the market, there are six colors available for you to choose from – Leather Black / Pure White / Chic Pink / Aqua Blue / Glacier Gray / Sheer Gold.
I kinda like the aqua blue color on the Zenfone Selfie
Let’s also not forget Asus’ signature Ergonomic Arc Design that makes holding the device a bliss really. More elaboration on this in the User Experience section later. On the front, we are spotting the Corning Gorilla Glass 4 that offers twice the drop-damage resistance of its predecessor, 2.5X increase in retained strength and is 85% less likely to break in daily use. I mean, you should really try not to drop your smartphone, really, but in the case when you actually do, you would be thankful that this feature was already in place for your safety.
This design looks familiar to you? Asus brought the same precision of the Zenfone 2 to this device!
Removing the back cover, reveals a rather interesting view. First, the battery – which apparently is 3000mAh, by the way, is removable. Above the battery, there are slots for two SIM cards and hidden microSD slot at the SIM 1 slot. However, unlike the Asus Zenfone 2, the Asus Zenfone Selfie doesn’t come with 64GB storage options. This is going to be a huge downer given the fact that we are sporting 2 powerful cameras on the device if the future owner didn’t plan to buy microSD card.

Dual SIM and hidden microSD slot on top of SIM1.
Specifications

CPU:
Qualcomm Snapdragon MSM8939 1.5GHz

Display:
5.5″, Full HD (1920×1080) @ 403 ppi

RAM:
3GB DDR3

Storage:
32GB Internal Storage

Camera:
Front: 13 MPx, Auto Focus, Wide View, PixelMaster
Rear: 13 MPx, Auto Focus, PixelMaster

SIM:
dual-SIM, dual-Standby (micro)

OS:
Android 5.0.2 Lollipop with Asus ZenUI

Battery:
3000mAh Li-Po Removable

Performance
Antutu BenchmarkThat is a pretty good score!Antutu BenchmarkJust a tad behind the Google Nexus 5 and LG G3!
The Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 paired with 3GB of RAMs coupled with Adreno 405 GPU really delivers! The display transition is smooth and fluid! We managed to score 30K on Antutu Benchmark which makes this device a pretty good piece of gadget to own! We also managed to run Asphalt 8 and Real Racing 3 very smoothly on the device which means it’s able to chomp up pretty much any titles we may throw at it. Given the fact that the Zenfone Selfie is running Qualcomm processor and not Intel, the battery life is rather interesting too. You can pull off a whole day with a full charge pretty easily. Of course we were not expecting it to top the charts ahead of the Zenfone 2 4GB RAM anyway.
User Experience
Obviously, the most elaborate subject on this device is the cameras. Both front and rear cameras are 13MPx, have auto-focus capabilities and boast Asus’ signature PixelMaster technology. Both of the cameras also have real-tone flashes for each camera to take bright and vivid images and are composed of five-prism Largan lenses mounted on top-quality Toshiba sensors. The front camera has an f/2.2 aperture and 88° wide-angle lens. The rear-camera has even a larger f/2.0 aperture lens for even brighter low-light shots. What’s even more interesting with the rear-camera is that you can take macro images from up to 6cm distance. To top this off, it has laser auto-focus technology for the fastest possible clarity! How this aids the photography is that focusing can be rather slow especially in very low light conditions. The laser beam shoots quick laser beams to measure distances in lightning speed, offloading the focusing task to itself and leaving the shot taking task to the lens instead. The result, a super-quick focus and shutter speed! This is what we call innovation!
The rear camera is not left-out just because it’s a selfie phone!
Taking pictures is awesome with the Asus Zenfone Selfie. The rear volume button doubles as the shutter button, making picture taking experience rather unique. Try holding your device for a selfie and imagine the shutter being at the back. You will realize how little things like this make a very big impact to our user experience. And because the device is ergonomically arc shaped, it fits just perfectly in palms for taking images. As if the Zenfone Series design was actually made for this purpose.
Image taken with the front camera of the Asus Zenfone Selfie
Image taken with the rear camera of the Asus Zenfone Selfie
What can make this device better on top of this wonderful camera if it’s not the ZenUI? The similar ZenUI has been ported to the Zenfone Selfie. Just swipe “S” on the screen for the ZenMotion UI to launch the Selfie mode immediately. What makes me love the ZenUI even more lately is that it gives out 100GB of Google Drive storage for FREE!
YES! 100GB of Google Drive storage!
The device also has support for CAT4 LTE so your connectivity is not left out. It also comes with 802.11ac standard Wi-Fi module with support for “N” channels. Asus claims that they have implemented the “beamforming” technology that operates the Wi-Fi in up to eight spatial streams (MIMO) delivering higher throughput with reduced power consumption.
Asus has also brought along the TruVivid technology to the Zenfone Selfie. At the bottom layer, it houses the 400nits bright IPS panel making it visible at 178° viewing angle. Above the IPS panel, we have the Optical Clear Adhesive (OCA) layer that provides the necessary filter and protection to the IPS panel underneath. Above it, we have the GFF (G Film Film – yes, it’s corny indeed) that provides the 10-point touch sensitivity and finally it is covered by the Cover Glass made of Corning Gorilla Glass 4 for the final protection.

ZenFone Selfie ultra-sharp display reaches 72% of the NTSC gamut so you see more colors, just as precisely as your eyes enjoy the real world. Photos and video are brighter, clearer and as vivid as can be — and so much more lively than competing smartphone displays! Although I would have loved it more if they had brought the HDR display to the Zenfone Selfie just like they did for the ZenPads – knowing that you will be taking plenty of images from this device which is made for, well, taking pictures.
Conclusion
If you really like taking selfies, this is the phone you should consider. The price is excellent and what you get in return is totally bang for your bucks! Whether you need to take selfies or have video conferences, this device will serve you very well. The performance is great and the features are subtle. You couldn’t go wrong with this device really.

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Razer Releases New Razer Seiren V2 Pro And Seiren V2 X For Streamers New And Old

Razer has just announced the Razer Seiren V2 Pro and Seiren V2, two new entries of their popular Seiren range of microphones.

Razer Seiren V2 Pro
The Razer Seiren V2 Pro features rich, strong vocals that let streamers show off their voices’ depth and timber while maintaining radio-DJ tone quality. High pass filters and analogue gain limiters ensure that the microphone captures only what you want it to, naturally filtering away bumps and background noise. For any streamer or digital performer wishing to improve their audio quality and showmanship, the Razer Seiren V2 Pro is a must-have.

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Core features
Some of the core features of the Seiren V2 Pro include:

Dynamic Microphone, to Enable Rich, Powerful Vocal Capture
20Hz Frequency Response to Capture Full Range of Audio
High Pass Filter to Block Out Unwanted Low Frequencies
Analogue Gain Limiter to Prevent Voice DistortionSuperior Dynamic Range and Precision with 24 Bit Rate

Razer Seiren V2 X
The Razer Seiren V2 X improves on Razer’s award-winning Seiren X condenser microphone’s award-winning recipe. The Razer Seiren V2 X’s crisp and clear vocals are the perfect tool in any budding streamer’s arsenal. The Seiren V2 X uses supercardioid pickup patterns to easily separate the streamer’s speech from surrounding noise, providing only what the audience wants to hear.
Core features
Some of the core features of the Seiren V2 X include:

25mm Condenser Microphone for Natural Vocal Quality
Supercardioid Pickup Pattern for Greater Voice Isolation
Analogue Gain Limiter to Prevent Voice Distortion
Superior Dynamic Range and Precision with 24 Bit Rate

Through direct interaction with audio mixing software within Razer Synapse, both the Razer Seiren V2 Pro and Seiren V2 X provide nearly endless choices for greater customisation and control. Streamers can modify the input/output volumes of numerous audio sources independently, allowing them to fine-tune the sound transmitted to their audience versus the audio they hear while streaming.
Razer Seiren V2 Pro and Seiren V2 price and availability
The Razer Seiren V2 Pro retails for RM729 while the Razer Seiren V2 X retails for RM489. Both Razer microphones can be gotten through authorised retailers and Razer’s official website.
Pokdepinion: These sound pretty good on paper but I wonder if it’ll sound good for real. I’ve tried the original Razer Seiren and it sounds all right. However, I do feel that it was a wee bit overpriced.

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GeForce RTX 3080 crashes are caused by poor choice of bypass capacitors

After the recent reports of GeForce RTX 3080 owners experiencing crashing in games with their new cards, all the good people of the Internet got to work trying to uncover the root cause of the issues. And as it seems, the GeForce RTX 3080 that crash might have inferior components, or at least, unsuitable components to support the higher boost frequencies that a GeForce RTX 3080 are able to achieve.

igor’sLAB has narrowed it down to the choice of core bypass capacitors that are located behind the GPU itself. The choice between cheaper polymer capacitors and pricier multi-layer ceramic capacitors (MLCC) by NVIDIA’s partners is apparently the reason why certain GeForce RTX 3080 cards are unstable, while some partner cards are chugging along perfectly fine.

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EVGA’s statement regarding the issue

Igor’sLAB’s findings are corroborated by EVGA’s releasing a statement regarding their choice of capacitors for their GeForce RTX 3080 cards. According to the statement, EVGA tested multiple configurations, including a full 6 POSCAPs array that proved unsuitable for real world applications testing, and thus the configuration never made it to production.
EVGA concluded that after a week of R&D and testing, a 5 POSCAP + 10 MLCC solution was found to be sufficient for their lower EVGA GeForce RTX 3080 XC3 series, while the higher end EVGA GeForce RTX 3080 FTW3 series was given a 4 POSCAP + 20 MLCC caps configuration to deliver the better performance as required. You can check out their full statement below.
Hi all,
Recently there has been some discussion about the EVGA GeForce RTX 3080 series.
During our mass production QC testing we discovered a full 6 POSCAPs solution cannot pass the real world applications testing. It took almost a week of R&D effort to find the cause and reduce the POSCAPs to 4 and add 20 MLCC caps prior to shipping production boards, this is why the EVGA GeForce RTX 3080 FTW3 series was delayed at launch. There were no 6 POSCAP production EVGA GeForce RTX 3080 FTW3 boards shipped.
But, due to the time crunch, some of the reviewers were sent a pre-production version with 6 POSCAP’s, we are working with those reviewers directly to replace their boards with production versions.
EVGA GeForce RTX 3080 XC3 series with 5 POSCAPs + 10 MLCC solution is matched with the XC3 spec without issues.
Also note that we have updated the product pictures at EVGA.com to reflect the production components that shipped to gamers and enthusiasts since day 1 of product launch.
Once you receive the card you can compare for yourself, EVGA stands behind its products!
Thanks
EVGA
Is this NVIDIA’s fault?
This is pretty interesting as NVIDIA apparently has to approve all PCB designs before they can be marketed. This shifts the blame to NVIDIA, as you actually see cards, like the ones from ZOTAC, in the wild are actually sporting the full polymer capacitors layout, and thus the crashes.
Adding on the issue was that the MLCCs are more costly to implement than polymer capacitors. So AIBs targeting a lower price segment might be inclined to cut costs as much as possible by using polymer capacitors with NVIDIA’s blessing, only to find out that NVIDIA’s guidelines weren’t exactly strict enough.
Some reports also pointed to NVIDIA’s board partners not even getting drivers while they were designing the cards, indicating that there was zero real-world testing on the cards when they were being designed, which led to board vendors like EVGA having to change the design much later than they would have liked.
ASUS changed designs mid-way

Interestingly enough, even cards which are recognized to be not affected by the crashes like the ASUS TUF Gaming GeForce RTX 3080 and ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 3080 sport a six polymer capacitors layout behind its GPU in renders that are visible on their website, even though the actual cards sports a fully MLCC configuration. ASUS has mentioned that they changed the design in pre-production, which is quite interesting.
Look at the renders!
That might be the reason why the GIGABYTE AORUS and ASUS ROG Strix cards are so late to the game. Perhaps they already identified issues with the layout and have decided to spend more time in R&D to deliver better cards for enthusiasts. Well, we will have to wait and see.
ZOTAC Malaysia’s olive branch

We will probably have to wait until more brands come up with a statement, but ZOTAC Malaysia has extended an olive branch in the form of free mooncakes as they investigate these issues.
Pokdepinion: I am quite surprised that the most affordable GeForce RTX 3080 in Malaysia is actually the one with the best components for now.
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 5000 set for August launch?

Enthusiasts looking forward to getting Zen 3 cores in the HEDT platform may not have much longer to wait. According to rumors, AMD is slated to unleash the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 5000 series, codenamed Chagall, in August.

AMD Ryzen Threadripper 5000 can be considered the consumer-oriented version of the Zen 3-based EPYC 7003 “Milan” processors, and they will apparently share most of the upgrades, including the faster 18GT/s Inter-Chip Global Memory Interconnect (xGMI), versus Threadripper 3000’s 16GT/s.

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Aside from a faster inter-chip interconnect and newer Zen 3 cores, much of the Ryzen Threadripper 5000 series will apparently still be similar to the Ryzen Threadripper 3000 series. That includes a 280W TDP, up to 64-core, 128-thread options, quad-channel DDR4 memory, and also support for the current TRX40 motherboards. I guess it doesn’t make much sense for AMD to require a new motherboard for Ryzen Threadripper 5000 anyway, since PCIe 5.0 and DDR5 is just around the corner.

Full specifications of the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 5000 series have yet to be revealed, which is quite interesting. In any case, if the launch is really happening in August, we don’t have to wait much longer to get official information about these beastly HEDT processors.
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Pokdepinion: The Zen 3 architecture was already potent enough in the 16-core Ryzen 9 5950X… Can’t imagine what the 64-core version can do.
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ASUS RTX 4070 Megalodon Is A GPU That Ditches Cables Entirely

It’s not somehow limited to just 75 watts – the cables simply became connectors down below.

As far as we can tell, the next evolution in PC components are about hiding cables: there’s the DIY-APE project which so far has seen attempts made by some OEMs, but one that’s being left out in those solution is the obvious GPU power cables that you simply couldn’t hide from plain sight. The solution? Enter ASUS’s Megalodon GPU (tentatively named).

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The team at Wccftech was invited to the ASUS HQ to see this concept GPU up close. The GPU itself packs NVIDIA’s RTX 4070 silicon, and aside from different shroud designs not seen in any of the company’s current GPU lineup, it looks just about like any other GPU – though without the PCIe 8-pin connector nor the 12VHPWR connector present, of course.

So where does the power come from then? It’s hidden below: aside from the regular PCIe 4.0 x16 connector on its usual place, on the right is a new, proprietary power connector that somewhat resembles server power supplies (which uses connector pins to enable hot-swap functionality). The GPU is paired with a custom Z790 TUF Gaming motherboard with the dedicated connector labeled as ‘GC_HPWR’, which is rated for 600 watts – the same as current 12VHPWR designs. ASUS says there will be a more official name for the connector close to launch, however.

On that note, ASUS says the GPU and the motherboard, which also features rear-connector design is expected to release globally later this year. Expect higher pricing, says the company, as a custom design like this will require additional tooling – and you’ll be only limited to this very motherboard at this moment should you ever want to get your hands on one of these Megalodon GPUs. Aside from that, PC cases will have to accommodate such designs as well.
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Pokdepinion: While it’s proprietary right now, other OEMs may follow along with the same design as well. Or perhaps if PCI-SIG got them covered.
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Exynos 2200 with AMD RDNA GPU might go head-to-head against Apple M1

Samsung partnered up with AMD to harness the RDNA GPU architecture in Samsung’s Exynos chipsets. It seems that the next-gen Exynos chipset will finally come with an AMD RDNA GPU, but it won’t be only for smartphones. Reports are pointing towards Samsung bringing the fight to Apple, and also Qualcomm, by releasing what might be the Exynos 2200 in the PC space as well.

It will definitely be rather exciting, as Samsung will be the only manufacturer to make in-house chipsets for their own laptops aside from Apple. Microsoft’s SQ1 doesn’t really count, as it was co-developed by Qualcomm. It will also mean that Samsung will essentially be the first to bring RDNA-based integrated graphics to the PC space, something which AMD has yet to do.

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Samsung will still have to rely on Microsoft optimizing Windows for Arm, but at least if the hardware is powerful enough, it should still deliver a good-enough experience to entice more people to adopt an Arm-powered Windows machine. Samsung has confirmed that their RDNA-based chipset will be coming to smartphones as well, so we might see the Exynos 2200 scaling across two platforms: PC and mobile.

Given how scalable AMD’s graphics architectures have been in the past, it should not be a problem for the RDNA GPU to be scaled up or down to accommodate both laptops and smartphones’ power and thermal constraints. What remains to be seen is how will Samsung optimize the rest of the chipset for both segments, considering that even the current-gen Exynos chipsets which are solely designed for smartphones aren’t exactly great in terms of efficiency.
The report goes on to share that the Exynos 2200 might be launched sometime in the later half of the year, which would probably coincide with the upcoming Galaxy Z Fold3.
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Pokdepinion: I really can’t wait to see Samsung topple Qualcomm’s lead in terms of graphics performance with the RDNA GPU!
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TSMC N3E will enter production earlier than expected

TSMC was reportedly facing some trouble with their 3nm process node, and Apple won’t be able to secure 3nm chips for the upcoming iPhone 14. However it seems that they have worked over their issues, and will be kicking off volume production on the TSMC N3E node in Q2 2023, a quarter earlier than scheduled. We probably still won’t see A16 Bionic on 3nm, but hey, at least things are moving along fine.
TSMC N3E entering production in Q2 2023, 60% denser than 5nm
According to reports, the original plan was to bring TSMC N3E after they kick off the TSMC N3B node, however the test production yield was significantly higher with N3E than N3B, thus the decision to bring the TSMC N3E forward instead. N3E is 8% less dense than N3B, but it is still a good 60% denser than 5nm, making it a huge upgrade for TSMC’s customers. This was enabled by cutting four EUV layers from the original N3 node, enabling a more cost-effective option for their clients, while also hitting the key timings to bring it to market.
Apple is expected to be the first customer for the 3nm nodes, but they too will still have to wait. TSMC N3 will be going into mass production in Q3 2022, with deliveries expected to be in early 2023. Meanwhile TSMC N3E chips will probably arrive in late 2023 to early 2024. Intel has allegedly managed to secure a TSMC 3nm fab all to themselves, so that would probably also contribute to a surge of 3nm chips in the market.

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I do look forward to seeing how TSMC’s 3nm FinFET will stack up against Samsung’s 3nm GAAFET, the latter which is expected to enable better efficiency in chips. Given Samsung’s current track record of rather lackluster efficiency, this might just be the boost it needs to bring it back on par with TSMC.
Source, Featured image source: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
Pokdepinion: I can’t wait to see what Apple and the industry in general can make with this much improvement in density!
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ASUS introduces the ROG Strix GL502 gaming notebook

While we do know ASUS has some pretty formidable gaming laptops in the Republic of Gamers series, today we see the first ever gaming notebook to be a part of the Strix series. The ASUS ROG Strix GL502 is the latest addition to the ASUS gaming notebook family, and seems set to target those who require a portable laptop yet desires the high performance afforded by gaming notebooks.

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The ASUS ROG Strix GL502 features the Intel Core i7-6700HQ quad core Skylake CPU, paired with up to 16GB of 2133 MHz DDR4 RAM and a NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970M for pixel crunching, all crammed into a 23.5mm thick chassis and weighing a mere 2.2 kg. That’s not all, as it supports M.2 NVMe PCIe x4 SSDs as well as standard 2.5″ storage, allowing you freedom to choose any kind of storage you want.

A 15.6″ IPS 4K display allows you to enjoy the visuals that this svelte beast is capable of outputting. For gamers in the dark, the keys have red backlighting with highlighted WASD keys. While thin gaming notebooks usually trade cooling performance for their sexy silhouettes, the ASUS ROG Strix GL502 does no such thing. It features an exclusive cooling system using copper heat pipes and dual fans to cool the CPU and GPU independently to maximize performance and stability, even in the most intense gaming sessions.
How much will it set you back? RM6999. But for all that money, you will get a powerful gaming notebook with the body of an ultrabook.

Pokdepinion: This is like ASUS put the powers of Hulk but into the body the size of the BlackWidow…
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UPDATE: PS Plus Asia July 2017 Free Games Lineup; 1 EXTRA GAME ADDED

The official free games lineup for PS Plus Asia July 2017. What free games are coming to us this time? Brace yourselves, winter is coming.
It’s the moment we’ve all been waiting for this month. The official free games lineup for PS Plus Asia July 2017 is here! Well, the announcement at least, not the games. The games will be available in less than a week from now. So what are we getting this time? Check out the full lineup below.

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PS Plus Asia July 2017 Free Games Lineup
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First up, we have Telltale’s Game of Thrones series. It follows the family of House Forrester as they survive (Or do they?) the War of the Five Kings. As usual, you’ll have the standard Telltale Games narrative style where every choice you make could lead you to different outcomes, either to your liking or not. Winter is Coming, and this is a great way to beat the summer heat.
Then we have Fat Princess Adventures. Cooked up by the minds that brought you the original game, this new co-op adventure from Fun Bits Interactive serves up a generous helping of the cheeky, light-hearted humor that made the PlayStation 3 game a hit. Up to 4 friends can team up for a not-so-epic adventure to slay monsters, steal loot, rescue the princesses, gobble cake, and defeat the evil Bitter Queen. Your band of comrades will stab, smash, grab and grub your way through the land of Great Bitten with all the mischief that you would expect from a Fat Princess RPG.
For the rest of the games included in the lineup, it’s just below here:
Full Lineup

Telltale’s Game of Thrones: The Complete Season
Fat Princess Adventures
Hatoful Boyfriend
Eat Them!
Element4L
Deception IV: The Nightmare Princess

But wait, there’s more!

UPDATE JULY 13TH: Bonus Game
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Sony Interactive Entertainment announced today that there will be an additional game for the PS Plus Asia July 2017 lineup. It’s Darksiders II: Deathinitive Edition, given to all PlayStation Plus subscribers to commemorate ACGHK 2017. It will be available for download from 20th July 2017 to 2nd August 2017.
For those of you who aren’t sure what the Deathinitive Edition will include, here’s the summary:
The ultimate DARKSIDERS II experience! 1080p native resolution. Reworked and tuned game balancing and loot distribution. Improved Graphic Render Engine for even higher visual quality, lighting and shadows. Improved and reworked level, character and environment graphics.
Deathinitive Edition Features:

Darksiders 2 with all DLC included and integrated into the game which offers a total playtime of more than 30 hours
Reworked and tuned game balancing and loot distribution
Improved Graphic Render Engine for higher visual quality especially in terms of lighting and shadows
Improved and reworked level, character and environment graphics
Running in native 1080p resolution
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PS Plus Discount for Telltale’s The Walking Dead Season 2

From 6th July to 2nd August 2017, Sony Interactive Entertainment is offering 20% discount for PS Plus users on Telltale’s The Walking Dead Season 2. As we received the first complete season for free last month, you might want to continue on to the next season by now. If so, you are eligible for a discounted price on the game.

Pokdepinion: I wouldn’t say that this month’s offerings are solid but I’m happy to get the Game of Thrones game, that’s for sure. Fat Princess Adventures would make for a good party game but I’m definitely not playing that by myself.
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You can get the HONOR View20 for just RM1699 on Shopee

One of the most affordable flagships this year has just gotten even cheaper. The HONOR View20 was launched in January 2019 with a 48MP and 3D ToF sensor in tow. At RM1999, it was already a great buy. And now you can get it from as low as RM1699.

The HONOR View20 offers a slew of world’s first such as the 48MP Sony IMX586 rear camera, a working 3D ToF sensor and also the world’s first HONOR AllView display with a 25MP selfie camera embedded in a tiny cutout on the top-left corner of the display.

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HONOR View20 Specifications

Kirin 980, octa-core up to 2.6 GHz, 7nm FinFET
Up to 8GB LPDDR4x RAM
Up to 256GB UFS 2.1 storage
6.4″ FHD+ LTPS LCD display, 91.8% screen to body ratio
48MP f/1.8, Sony IMX 586 sensor + 3D ToF sensor
25MP f/2.0 selfie camera
Magic UI 2.0.1 based on Android 9 Pie
4000 mAh battery, 22.5W HUAWEI Super Charge

There is no idea how long the HONOR View20 will be available at RM1699, but the store on Shopee is only offering the HONOR View20 in Sapphire Blue, which I must add is the more attractive of the two colors offered for the 6GB + 128GB variant.
HONOR View20 for RM1699 on Shopee!
Pokdepinion: Well, can’t say no to a good deal!
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SST Will Not Affect Samsung Smartphone Prices

Good news Samsung fans, Samsung Malaysia has announced that they will not be marking up prices for their smartphones even after the implementation of SST recently.
Samsung Smartphones Not Affected By SST

Well if you’re looking to purchase a Galaxy Note9, rest assured that the price won’t get hiked up by SST. The company has said that besides smartphones, tablets and wearable will also remain at the same price as they were before.

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So for those who would like to purchase Samsung devices, you can still live life as normally as before SST came in. Enjoy shopping.
Pokdepinion: If only other smartphone companies would do what Samsung did here. I for one can’t afford a Note9, even before SST came in.
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Xiaomi Mi MIX — a concept device you can actually buy

Usually concept designs are outlandish and feature technology that are currently unviable. Well, the Xiaomi Mi MIX crams a few of those fancy technologies into a single device, the Xiaomi Mi MIX.

The most apparent difference over the current crop of smartphones is a edgeless, custom 6.4″ 2040 x 1080 with rounded corners display on the front. The screen takes up a whopping 91.3% of the front panel, easily being among the top in the screen-to-body ratio charts. But that’s not all that is great about the display. The display is also has a unique 17:9 aspect ratio, ensuring that the on-screen buttons do not get in the way of the true 16:9 viewing area. By comparison, most current devices which feature a 16:9 display only offers a 15:9 viewing area. And yeah, this is the first time Xiaomi goes with an on-screen button configuration instead of the usual capacitive keys in Xiaomi devices.

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And since the display takes up most of the front area already, a lot of things that usually take up area on the front bezel like the proximity sensor, call speaker and front camera will lose their home. Xiaomi has brilliantly used a piezoelectric ceramic driver to replace the usual call speaker and an ultrasonic proximity sensor, both of which work through the display. The front camera is also 50% smaller than normal, and will be crammed into the lower bezel, which is the only area on the front of the Mi MIX which isn’t part of the display.

The Xiaomi Mi MIX also marks the Chinese company’s second foray using ceramic in their devices, with the first being the highest end variant of the Xiaomi Mi 5. This time they are taking it up a notch, as the Mi MIX will feature a ceramic back, ceramnic frame AND ceramic buttons. Essentially aside from the glass on the front, you will be touching nothing other than ceramic with the Mi MIX. What makes this even more impressive is that everything will be held together by seamless mortise and tenon joints, with no glue involved.

The Xiaomi Mi MIX will be powered by a Snapdragon 821 under the hood, paired to 4GB of LPDDR4 RAM and 128GB of UFS 2.0 storage. HD audio comes standard. What is most impressive about this little spec sheet is that Xiaomi managed to cram a 4400 mAh battery in that sleek ceramic body, with Quick Charge 3.0, no less.

If that isn’t impressive enough for you, the Mi MIX comes in an even more impressive variant, with 18K gold rims around the camera and fingerprint sensor. This variant will of course be pricier, but you won’t be paying extra just for that bling as it features higher specifications as well. This variant will also come with more RAM and storage. 6GB RAM and 256GB of storage, to be exact.

Pricing wise, the standard Mi MIX will cost RMB 3499 (~RM2144) while the premium version with 18K gold will be priced at RMB 3999 (~RM2451).

Pokdepinion: The Xiaomi Mi MIX looks really attractive. The pricing is also great. If it arrives here even with slightly higher pricing, I am sure that it will be the flagship killer we are all waiting for. Especially with this year’s most awaited flagship up in flames.
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Apple iPhone 14 Pro Camera Plagued By Odd Rattling Issue

Some people who have gotten their hands on the early batches of the new Apple iPhone 14 Pro are reportedly facing an odd camera rattling issue. Here’s what went down.
Why is the iPhone 14 Pro Camera Rattling?

So uh, we’re having some issues with the 14 Pro Max camera pic.twitter.com/7HH1wLFjdF
— Luke Miani (@LukeMiani) September 16, 2022

Some early adopters of the Apple iPhone 14 Pro and 14 Pro Max have reportedly faced a camera rattling issue, specifically when 3rd party apps are using the camera. This includes the likes of Instagram, TikTok, and Snapchat. To be precise, some are just camera shakes while others are outright rattling with a very concerning sound.

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In case you are wondering, it doesn’t happen when using the default camera app so it’s not to say that the cameras are unusable. The culprit behind the issue is likely some form of software bug that handles the new sensor shift image stabilization technology, and it doesn’t affect the non-Pro models and they use an older version of it.

For now, it would be best to not use 3rd party apps that involve the use of the camera for both the iPhone 14 Pro and 14 Pro Max until an update containing a fix rolls out. Not only would any visuals be too blurry to use, you could risk damaging the camera module itself with continued use.
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Pokdepinion: I hope the update comes in time before the Malaysian release, and I’m sure the developers are hard at work trying to get a fix out as quickly as possible.
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Apacer AS510S Pro II 256GB 2.5″ SSD review

Introduction

SSDs are now essentials in new systems to ensure a snappy user experience. But their price per GB is still much higher than your usual hard disk or SSHD even, making them hard to include in budget builds. We do have some that are more affordable than others, like the Apacer AS510S Pro II 256GB 2.5″ SSD that we will be talking about today.
Unboxing

The packaging of the Apacer AS510S Pro II 256GB is attractive with an image of a rocket, probably to symbolize the fast speed the SSD is capable of. The back is a list of specifications as well as a badly drawn spider diagram comparing the SSD to HDDs. Someone definitely skipped the class on how to draw proper spider diagrams.

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There isn’t anything in the box aside from the SSD, so let’s move on to taking a look at the SSD proper.
Appearance

Unlike the more colorful packaging, the Apacer AS510S Pro II 256GB is a clean black slab of aluminium with the Pro II and Apacer labels printed on it.

Over on the back is a large sticker with oodles of empty space. Apacer could consider saving some paper by printing a smaller sticker that could still easily accommodate everything.
Specifications

Capacity
256GB (238GB usable)

Interface
SATA 3 6 Gbps

NAND Type
MLC NAND

DRAM Cache
N/A

Controller
N/A

Rated speed
Read:
Up to 530 MB/s
Write:
Up to 410 MB/s

Dimensions
100.1 mm X 69.85 mm X 7 mm

Weight
60 gram

Included accessories
N/A

Testing Methodology
The Apacer AS510S Pro II 256GB is tested as a storage drive on Pokde’s new benchrig. I ran several synthetic SSD benchmarks and real-time transfer speed to determine the performance.

Processor
Intel Core i7-5820K

Motherboard
ASUS X99-Deluxe

Memory
Avexir Blitz 16GB DDR4

Storage
Toshiba 1TB HDD

Power Supply
Cooler Master V850

Performance
Synthetic
For the synthetic benchmarks section, we will be running Anvil Storage Utilities, AS SSD Benchmark and our favorite, CrystalDiskMark Shizuku Edition.

The Apacer AS510S Pro II 256GB actually surpasses the claimed transfer speeds by a little in the read benchmarks, but fails to hit the claimed 410 MB/s write speeds Apacer has claimed.

In AS SSD, the Apacer AS510S Pro II 256GB does even worse. Notably the AS SSD is a benchmark designed to really test SSDs’ performance, and sadly the Apacer AS510S Pro II 256GB doesn’t do that well here with pretty abysmal write speeds. The rest of the numbers are far from ideal too, placing this drive well in the entry level. It performs slower than the Kingston UV400 120GB that is smaller, based on TLC and cheaper per GB.

We see here numbers that are pretty similar to the ones posted by the Apacer AS510S Pro II 256GB in the AS SSD Benchmark. This is an entry level drive, so we can be a little more forgiving as the 4K read speeds are pretty abysmal.
Real world performance

As mentioned previously, the Apacer AS510S Pro II 256GB actually bottlenecked the Samsung 850 EVO 250GB, and when the Samsung 850 EVO was used as the source drive, the Apacer AS510S Pro II 256GB managed to eke out certain a few wins over the Samsung 850 EVO drive. However they are far and few in between, with the drive being slower than most of the SSDs we have tested.
Cost per GB

What it loses in terms of performance, it gains back in terms of value. The Apacer AS510S Pro II 256GB is based on MLC NAND flash, which are more durable than the TLC NAND used in the two SSDs that offer more storage per RM. And even then, we aren’t looking at too much difference here, with the Western Digital Blue 1TB SSD coming in at around 20 sen cheaper per GB but is priced a lot higher, and the Kingston SSDNow UV400 120GB being cheaper by a mere 2.4 sen per GB.
Conclusion
Is the Apacer AS510S Pro II 256GB a good drive? It is definitely a lot faster than any SSHD or HDD out there, so it is definitely recommended for first time builders who want a durable drive without parting with too much money. For RM366 (SRP) the Apacer AS510S Pro II 256GB is definitely one of the cheaper MLC NAND-based SSDs in the market. The bad news is that it I can’t find it on Lelong.my nor Lazada.
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Hackers Leaked MSI’s Private Signing Keys From Its Recent Breach

Any firmware signed with the leaked keys may potentially evade security checks as they can be deemed as verified.
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Previously, ransomware group Money Message raided MSI’s internal servers and claimed to have siphoned internal data which includes source code and private signing keys used for firmware verification. A refresher – private keys, much like how standard encryption works, ensures that the sensitive files, such as BIOS firmware are authentic to prevent malicious actors from performing persistent rootkit attacks. The group claimed that the Taiwanese company refused to pay the $4 million fee and the stolen data is thus published in the dark web.
Upon inspection of the leaked files from cybersecurity firm Binarly, the company has confirmed that private signing keys for 57 of MSI’s products are among the data contained in the leak. The list, which is published on Github, reveals that all models affected are laptops. No desktop motherboard firmware has been affected in this leak.

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This means that hackers can distribute malicious versions of firmware signed with these keys – and affected systems will treat them as legitimate as if they were signed by MSI themselves. Aside from the laptops themselves, some of the keys are in fact belonged to Intel Boot Guard and covers up 116 of MSI’s products (all of which are laptops). Binarly has noted that such keys is used across the industry – so there may potentially wider impact among Intel-based machines.
Binarly CEO Alex Matrosov, replying to PCMag has noted that not much can be done on MSI’s part. “I think for MSI it will be a complicated situation since to deliver new signing keys they still need to use leaked ones,” he said. “I don’t believe they do have any revocation mechanisms.”
Source: PCMag
Pokdepinion: Updating firmware on MSI laptops is about to get a whole lot messier knowing this – will be hard to tell the scale of potential impact from this incident.
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PlayStation 11.11 Special Sales Sees Reduced Prices for Selected PS4 and PS4 Pro Bundles

Sony Interactive Entertainment is celebrating this 11.11 season with their own 11.11 Special Sales, offering attractive prices on PS4 console bundles and games for a limited period.
The PlayStation 11.11 Special Sales will run from 11 November to 20 November. During this time, customers can purchase the following PlayStation products and games at a promo price from PlayStation Authorised Dealers, Sony Stores, and selected major electronics retailers.
PS4 MEGA PACK Bundle

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The PS4 MEGA PACK bundle can now be gotten at a promotional price of RM1,049 (discount of RM300). The bundle includes one 1TB PS4 console together with three PS4 titles including 2 physical games in God of War and Horizon Zero Dawn Complete Edition as well as a digital games in The Last of Us Remastered.
PlayStation 4 Pro God of War/The Last of Us Bundle

The PS4 Pro God of War/The Last of Us Bundle will have a promo price of RM1,399 (discount of RM400). This bundle includes the 1TB PS4 Pro console as well as two physical PS4 titles in God of War and The Last if Us Remastered. On top of that, the bundle includes two Jet Black DUALSHOCK 4 Wireless controllers.
DUALSHOCK 4 Wireless controller

The DUALSHOCK®4 Wireless controller will be getting a discount during the PlayStation 11.11 Special Sales. It will be available with a promotional price of RM179 (discount RM60). Only selected colours will eligible for the promo price.
For more information on the PlayStation 11.11 Special Sales, do check out the official page right here.
Pokdepinion: Been meaning to get myself a new DUALSHOCK 4 controller since my old one has started experiencing drift issues.
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Cooler Master launches Hyper 212 LED Turbo at RM179, still great value for money

Cooler Master has just launched the Hyper 212 LED Turbo, the latest member of the Hyper 212 series. It comes with two red LED fans and a new top cover that comes in either red or black. Cooler Master has enhanced the aesthetics while retaining the hassle-free installation and performance the Hyper 212 series is known for.

The Hyper 212 LED Turbo is equipped with dual XtraFlo 120mm PWM fans to provide the perfect balance between airflow and static pressure, to deliver optimal performance in any application. The cooler is also compatible with all recent CPUs including the AMD Ryzen thanks to a new improved universal mounting kit, making it ideal for those upgrading their cooling solution as well as those who are building a new rig from scratch.

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The Hyper 212 series’ success is based upon the 4 direct contact heatpipes that provide higher efficiency and excellent heat dissipation by drawing the heat away from the CPU directly. Funnel fins on the contact plate itself help to dissipate the heat even before it reaches the aluminium fin array. The dual XtraFlo fans are set up in push-pull configuration for maximum performance. The PWM fans have a wide RPM range of 600 to 1600 RPM, ensuring silent performance. They are also easy to install and remove with the quick-snap design.
The Hyper 212 LED Turbo is now available with a SRP of RM179.
Pokdepinion: The Hyper 212 family has been known for their value-for-money, offering performance on par with more expensive coolers for a fraction of the costs. The latest addition improves upon the aesthetics, making it a better match for current builds with side windows.
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WhatsApp Brings Group Calling Enhancements

New features include speaker indicator, banner notifications and PiP mode for iOS.

Since the introduction of 32-person group calling feature earlier this year, WhatsApp has since added a few more enhancements for better call experience – which include messaging or muting participants and call links (like most teleconference apps).

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This time around, the developers are set to make a few design changes – including “Colorful Waveforms”, which by our understanding is a way to indicate a speaker is speaking with a color ring surrounding the user in the call UI.
Next is in-call banner notifications – fairly self-explanatory. A banner pops up whenever a new person joins the call. Finally, iOS users will soon receive Picture-in-Picture (PiP) mode, currently on track to release in new year as the beta testing is still in progress.
Pokdepinion: Run-of-the-mill update – still, it’s a good update nonetheless.
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How Many Transistors Have Ever Shipped?

The first transistor was created in 1947 by Bell team, ever since do you wonder how much transistor have shipped? An article at Forbes workout how many transistor have ever shipped since 1947’s.
Replica of the first transistor
Since the early 1990’s there are about 16 billion gigabytes of DRAM have shipped and 125 billion gigabytes of NAND flash have shipped since the early 2000’s based on industry statistic. More chip are made every year and over the entire history combined with steadily 100% growth. Prior to 2000 NAND flash had growth well in excess of 100 per cent, and in the early 1990s DRAM was in a similar position.

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” There are about 16 billion gigabytes of DRAM have  and 125 billion gigabytes of NAND flash have shipped”

The result was that 2,913,276,327,576,980,000,000 transistors shipped since the technology was invented.  That’s 2.9 sextillion. That’s a lot of transistors and if we compare it with Milky Way, there are only 200 billion stars and there are about 100 trillion cells in the human body. Not to tell, the figure also bigger than Bill Gate’s bank balance.

“Roughly of total 2,913,276,327,576,980,000,000 transistors have shipped until today”

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Sam Fisher Set To Join Rainbow Six Siege Family As The Latest Operator

While we haven’t seen the day of a new Splinter Cell title just yet, it seems that we will however see Sam Fisher, the protagonist from the franchise to make his way to Rainbow Six Siege as teased by Ubisoft.
Sam Fisher coming to Rainbow Six Siege

Sam Fisher will make his way into the game in the upcoming Operation Shadow Legacy update, which will be fully revealed on the 16th of August 2020, which isn’t far away from now.
Despite the teaser being released, it’s doesn’t reveal much on his specialty/abilities but seeing how he’s famed for his stealth skills, it might be something related to that.

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Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege is available on PC, PS4, and Xbox One but it will also be released on next-gen consoles PS5 and Xbox Series X once they come out too.
Pokdepinion: While I’d be even more excited if I saw a new Splinter Cell title, this is definitely something to be excited about. I’m curious as to what his abilities are. Well all we can do right now is play the waiting game.
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Gamdias Hermes P3 RGB mechanical gaming keyboard review; the fastest mechanical keyboard on the market?

Introduction

While GAMDIAS is not exactly a household name here in Malaysia, we did test out a few of their gaming products. I have personally tested their Zeus P1 gaming mouse and Hebe M1 gaming headphones, and I found them tso offer quite a lot for the price. Of course, they all had RGBae, which is mandatory in all gaming products in 2017. To start off 2018, we received a new keyboard from them, with new “innovative GAMDIAS low profile switches” which feature shorter travel and overall switch depth, to reduce the keyboard’s thickness while also promising a faster response. The GAMDIAS Hermes P3 RGB is definitely an interesting keyboard, with most mechanical keyboard switch manufacturers pushing out their own low profile switches this year.

Unboxing

The GAMDIAS Hermes P3 RGB came in a pretty big box for what is supposed to be a low profile keyboard. It is pretty loud, with the words “THE ULTIMATE LOW PROFILE” plastered on the box. You know most of the highlight features of the keyboard at first glance, which is pretty much what you want from a box on a store display.

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Over on the back we have more specifications, and also GAMDIAS thought it was necessary to highlight the fact that it uses an aluminium back plate twice. I believe this is an error with the packaging, as it points to the Win key which can be disabled easily.

The printed material is actually a sleeve which covers a nondescript box. The box opens up to…very little, actually. You get the keyboard, a key cap puller, and that’s it. GAMDIAS has decided to omit a printed copy of their user manual, which is good since nobody ever RTFM. #SaveTheTrees
Appearance
It actually looks pretty standard from the top down, with standard spacing between the keys, and a full 104-key layout. In fact, I think this looks a bit too standard as while the keys are definitely shorter than usual, the total footprint of the GAMDIAS Hermes P3 RGB is not low profile at all with unnecessarily large bezels.

Thickness wise, this is definitely one of the thinnest keyboards I have ever placed on my desk. Even membrane-based gaming keyboards are thicker than this. The only reason I would want a thin keyboard is if I want to be able to cram it into a backpack easily, but with the 104-key layout and large bezels, that isn’t going to be easy anyway.

The underside of the GAMDIAS Hermes P3 RGB is devoid of any cable channels for better cable management, and the rubber feet are rather minimal too.

The cable features just standard TPE coating. While the cable may be slightly disappointing, the USB connector is gold-plated. GAMDIAS seems to be having some issues with priorities here.
Specifications

Body material
Plastic with aluminium top plate

Keycap
Laser-etched with silk-screen print

USB report rate
1000 Hz

Switch type
GAMDIAS Certified Low-profile Switches (Blue)

KRO
NKRO

Anti-ghosting
Yes

Microprocessor
32bit ARM® Cortex™-M3

Cable
1.5m non-detachable cable, gold-plated connector

Weight
840 g

Included accessories
Keycap puller

User Experience
As I have been using HERA with the Hebe M1, it automatically detected the GAMDIAS Hermes P3 RGB and requested I download the latest drivers and also firmware for the keyboard. It’s nice to see that GAMDIAS is keeping the keyboard firmware updated. For those who haven’t used any GAMDIAS peripherals before, you can download HERA here.

While this keyboard touts customizable RGB lighting, the options are really limited. GAMDIAS didn’t even try to offer all the lighting effects in RGB, with quite a few effects just being able to show one single color on the GAMDIAS Hermes P3 RGB. While the GAMDIAS Hermes P3 RGB really lacks proper RGB customizability, the ability to program macros and even record sound bites to nearly every key on this keyboard is really fleshed out. Still, it’s a pretty niche usage, and I think most users would prefer having more options to take advantage of the 104 RGB LEDs in this keyboard.

The lack of customizability is a real waste of the great potential these well-lit switches have. As the keycaps and switches are shallower, the LEDs are closer to the keycaps than in conventional keyboards, allowing for very bright and even illumination of the legends on this keyboard.

What about the feel of the keys? Well, I am not fan of the Blue switches developed by GAMDIAS and Kailh here, as their click isn’t crisp enough, unlike Cherry MX Blues. The shorter travel can also feel jarring at first for someone who usually bottom out their standard mechanical switches. I did get used to it pretty quickly, but I can’t say I am typing any faster with the supposed fast response and accurate keystroke. On the bright side, the keys are really stable, due to the fact the exposed part of the stem is really short. Typing on these switches wasn’t a bad experience, but these keyboards seem to be better used in laptops where height is more important than in full-sized desktop keyboards.

Now that you are looking at the stem, I don’t really see why do we need a keycap puller. These don’t support the ubiquitous third-party keycaps that fit on every conventional mechanical switches’ stem. You are stuck with these keycaps for the lifespan of the keyboard.
Conclusion
The GAMDIAS Hermes P3 RGB is a decent keyboard for those who want short travel for faster key actuations, but it didn’t improve my performance in games nor when typing. Linear low profile switches may be a better option than clicky ones, but that could just be me. For RM499 on its official store on Lazada, this doesn’t really represent good value. This keyboard doesn’t make the cut for me to recommend it, held back by really limited RGB customization and also the non-standard stems on its switches.
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Spotify Is Offering 3-Months Of Premium For Just RM2

Spotify is now offering a special promo for eligible Spotify free users as well as first-time users three months of Spotify Premium for just RM2.
Back by popular demand, the promo is their bi-annual Premium offer, giving music and podcast lovers access to millions of songs and thousands of podcasts on demand, ad-free and with high quality audio.
In addition, if you’ve tried Spotify Premium before but cancelled (for whatever reason) before April 15, you can re-subscribe and sign up for a three month trial at the price of RM14.90.

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The promotion is available until the 30th of June 2019. To learn more details on the offer, you can head to the link right here.
Pokdepinion: Wow, that’s quite the deal. So if you’re new to Spotify or just a regular free user, why not have a go at their Spotify Premium package?
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Cortana on Mac before Siri, with Parallel Desktop 11

Microsoft’s virtual assistant, Cortana is now available on Mac OSX through Parallel Desktop 11. Cortana was originally built for the Windows Phone platform and adopted to Windows 10, a beta build was released for Android platform, and now, you can also use Cortana on Mac OS X.

Apple has not announced any plans to incorporate Siri into Mac OS X but now with Parallel Desktop 11, Mac users can control their computer with Cortana. In a video below a developer from Parallel Desktop demonstrated Cortana working on Mac OS X. By asking some simple question it seems Cortana works really well with quick and accurate responses. Also there’s a setting that allow Cortana to work as a native app on Mac OS X without switching to virtual Windows 10. Parallel desktop also claims to improve the virtual desktop experiences. Now it will be able to boot virtual Windows OS up to 50% faster and and a feature called TravelMode can improve battery life up to 25%. Of course, Parallel Desktop 11 is a shareware software that you have to buy.

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Pokdepinion : Now Mac user doesn’t need migrate to Windows 10 for Cortana, through Parallel Desktop 11, you get to keep using Mac OS X while also enjoying Cortana. Not only does it work natively but the responses are quick and accurate like on a Windows 10 PC itself. To be honest, I’m a little jealous but this a good thing that we need to share. I also hope that Cortana will also work on GNU/Linux systems soon too.
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Astro Set For 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia – There’s Something For Non Astro Subscribers Too!

With the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia soon to come, Astro is getting ready to bring everyone in Malaysia together for the biggest sporting event in the world.
Astro World Cup Channel Pass

As the official broadcaster of the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia, Astro will be launching their World Cup Channel Pass which offers all 64 Live matches in HD on all screens from 14 June to 15 July.

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The pass is available for Astro Sports Pack / SuperPack / SuperPack Plus customers. In addition to that, they also stand a chance to win an all expense trip to Russia. For those who subscribe to Astro but don’t own any of the sports pack, you can get the pass at a price of RM100. To those who don’t even subscribe to Astro, there is an option as well. You can get the pass at a price of RM120 and watch the games live on Astro GO. If you’d like to purchase these passes, you can do so by clicking on the link right here.

The event was graced by the presence of two footballing legends, ex-Argentinian striker Hernan Crespo and Frenchman Louis Saha. They both gave their opinions on what will happen in the World Cup and as usual, predict who the winner will be at the tournament.
While broadcasting World Cups is a norm for Astro, this year around, they’re doing something different. In addition to the live broadcasting, they are also introducing Stadium Astro VR app, where it offers 180-degrees view of the stadium during live matches and exclusive content in VR. Though the app in itself hasn’t been released yet so we might need to wait further for that.
With the Stadium Astro app, second screen experience will be available to subscribers where it features real-time match-stats and results, match highlights and behind the scene footage.
Pokdepinion: I’m a fool for saying this, but I’m backing England in the World Cup. Who do you support? Let us know!
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EVGA Cut Ties with NVIDIA, Exits GPU Business Entirely

In what is a massive bombshell dropped on the GPU and gaming industry, EVGA has announced that they will completely leave the GPU business moving forward, citing difficult and “disrespectful” relationships working with NVIDIA as an AIB (add-in board) partner, since their collaboration began all the way back two decades ago.

GamersNexus and JayzTwoCents, both who simultaneously broke the news, were invited to a private closed-doors meeting earlier with EVGA’s CEO, Andrew Han, of which he announces the aforementioned news, and has explained the decision as a principal one, not financial.

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“We are not going to be on [NVIDIA CEO] Jensen’s lap on stage, so I don’t want people to speculate what’s going on […] EVGA has decided to not carry the next gen. […] EVGA is continuing the current product line. We will continue current gen [until it runs out].”
– Andrew Han, CEO of EVGA
When asked about how difficult this decision is for him, he replied with a rather strong response:
“This… this is easy. Working with NVIDIA was hard.”
– Andrew Han, CEO of EVGA
When being asked about the possibility of jumping to Team Red or even Team Blue’s GPUs, EVGA has denied the possibility and maintained that they will no longer design and produce GPUs moving forward.
EVGA has reassured that existing RTX 30 series customers will continue receive after-sales support, including warranties and RMAs.
GamersNexus also summarized the entire meeting down to these twelve main points:

(Note: EVGA has since clarified point #8 – NVIDIA was in fact notified in June of 2022.)
Despite GPUs making up 78% of EVGA’s total revenue, the company claimed that it only contributed a measly 15% profits to the company, while their PSU (power supply units) sales has 300% more profit margins despite contributing only 20% of EVGA’s entire business so far. The remaining 2% is made up of other components and peripherals such as motherboards, keyboards, mice and so on.
However, it is not hard to see why. Per the video, NVIDIA has been increasingly tightening its grip towards AIB partners for many aspects, including limiting certain experimental and innovative designs that may cannibalize sales of other models; withholding pricing information of the products and GPU silicon to the very last second which left AIBs scrambling for response; setting unrealistic price celling for AIB models which provides very little profit margins or – in current market oversupply situation – outright losses to AIBs which NVIDIA can take advantage of using their own Founder’s Edition models; and so on.
Later in the video, an anonymous NVIDIA employee even claimed to GamersNexus that the endgame is to make NVIDIA a vertically-stacked company, much like Apple, where every part is designed in house.
“Jensen (NVIDIA CEO) likes well-integrated and fully controlled vertical solutions. He’ll ask, ‘why are these guys [AIB partners] making money when they’re not doing much?’ NVIDIA’s problem is it doesn’t control the supply chain like Apple does. They can lose money on a board where Apple won’t. Apple is run by a supply chain guy, with other supply chain staff living in Taiwan and China doing nothing but sourcing.”
– NVIDIA’s anonymous staff
What happens next for EVGA? It’ll be hard to tell as the company will be faced with the challenge of going through a difficult transitional period, and it remains to be seen if the company will stay profitable as they leave their GPU business behind.
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Pokdepinion: This might well be the biggest shock in the GPU industry for a long while… it will be interesting to see the responses from other NVIDIA AIB partners, or even AMD’s AIB partners.
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HTC One A9s available on this 26th December — priced at only RM 1159

HTC is launching the latest HTC One A9s to the Malaysian market. Drawing on HTC’s iconic design pedigree and world-renowned technological innovation, the One A9s is created to inspire a new generation of phones that offers impeccable precision craftsmanship and quality at remarkably affordable value.

The HTC One A9s is encased in a nature-inspired, dual-finish metal body that perfectly glistens with light from its frame. Its polished edges comfortably fit a 5” screen in your hand, and its diamond-like cut buttons and power button grooves demonstrate attention to every detail. It’s also durable, crafted to withstand hundreds of drop and scratch tests in addition to hundreds of hours of extreme weather testing for long-lasting reliability.

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Chialin Chang, president, Smartphone and Connected Devices Business, HTC, said:

“With the HTC One A9s, we were inspired to bring a great looking, finely crafted metal phone to a broader consumer segment,”

The HTC One A9s features an outstanding 13MP main camera and 5MP front selfie camera. Powered by Mediatek Helio P10, an octa-core 64 bit SoC, 2GB RAM and 16 GB internal storage which is expandable up to 2TB via micro SD card. The HTC One A9s offers unlimited free storage with Google Photos so you won’t have to worry about running out of storage space on your phone.

HTC is confident with its HTC Boost+ features, 2300mAh battery is enough for the smartphone on daily usage. HTC Boost+ a feature to keeps your phone in tip-top condition by dynamically allocating resources as needed, making switching between apps smoother while reducing the unnecessary power consumption of background apps. Boost+ also de-clutters your phone by clearing up temporary files and giving you reminders about apps you haven’t used in a while.

Inspired by nature and created for life, the HTC One A9s is an outstanding smartphone with the beauty and power to meet you every need. The HTC One A9s will be available beginning 26th December 2016 in Malaysia for the price of RM 1,159.00.
Pokdepinion: With the mediocre specifications, it could be a difficult device to sell since there are a lot of competitors offering better specifications within the price range.
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Touch ‘n Go eWallet Now Officially Available To Use At All 7-Eleven Outlets In Malaysia

After You can now pay for stuff with Touch ‘n Go eWallet at all 7-Eleven stores across the country as both Touch ‘n Go and 7-Eleven announced their partnership today. Just a couple of days after Touch ‘n Go announced their partnership with Lazada.
Ignatius Ong, CEO of TNG Digital Sdn Bhd
This partnership between the two companies is an effort by Touch ‘n Go to increase the usage of their eWallet in the retail scene. In addition, Touch ‘n Go eWallet users can also purchase reload pins for the platform at any 7-Eleven stores 24/7.
The partnership is official!
Demonstration of the Touch ‘n Go eWallet at 7-Eleven
To celebrate this announcement, first time users of the eWallet can enjoy RM 8 cashback by using this reload pin:

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Not only that, in conjunction with 7-Eleven’s anniversary celebrations there are a couple of deals both new and existing users of Touch ‘n Go eWallet can take advantage of.
From 1st to 7th November, users who spend RM 11 and above in a single receipt using the eWallet will receive a one-time cashback of RM 7. From 8th November to 31st December, every spend of RM 20 in a single receipt using the eWallet entitles users an RM 4 cashback. This deal is only limited to 2 times use however throughout the whole campaign period.
Pokdepinion: I’ve been waiting for this day to come for so long. I’m a huge supporter of going cashless and I regularly use Touch ‘n Go eWallet. Now I won’t have to worry about digging through my wallet for cash just to buy a can of soda.
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