Tronsmart Apollo Bold Review – With a Focus on Value

Unboxing the Tronsmart Apollo Bold

Tronsmart Apollo Bold Review – Box

Let’s kick off our Tronsmart Apollo Bold review with the unboxing. Inside the box of the Tronsmart Apollo Bold, you are expected to get at least the following items:
Tronsmart Apollo Bold Review – Box content

USB Type-C cable
User guide
Quick Start guide
Warranty card
Charging case
Spare ear tips
The Tronsmart Apollo Bold earbuds themselves

Appearance

Tronsmart Apollo Bold Review – Earbuds

Unlike their Onyx Ace, the Tronsmart Apollo Bold is meant to be a notable step up for their TWS offerings. It’s mostly black with bronze accents, and the build is made up mostly of plastic. Starting from the back, you have the multifunction touch sensor with the Tronsmart logo on it. There’s also an LED indicator light right below it.

Tronsmart Apollo Bold Review – Sides

Moving to the sides, you will start to see some holes just after the bronze accent. These are the microphone holes used by the Tronsmart Apollo Bold.

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Tronsmart Apollo Bold Review – Front

Moving over to the front, you have the charging contacts and the earpiece themselves. As you can tell by how it looks, these are in-ear buds so it’s meant to fit right inside your ear. If the default ear tips aren’t the right size for you, Tronsmart has include two sets of ear tips, each of a different size.

Tronsmart Apollo Bold Review – Charging case

As for the charging case itself, it’s basically just a black puck with a Tronsmart text on the top. You have the indicator light just below the center part of the opening lid and the USB-C port on the rear. The bottom part is simply empty.
Tronsmart Apollo Bold Review – Opened charging case
Upon opening the charging case, you’ll see two holes for the earbuds along with L and R symbols to denote which side the earbuds belong to. In case you’re wondering, the charging case is made up plastic, and it feels rather hollow.
Overall, the Tronsmart Apollo Bold looks much better in pictures but when held in person, the build quality didn’t seem as solid. It’s not that it’s made of plastic, but that it feels rather light and hollow. This makes it feel rather cheap, but I suppose if it’s practical, there’s really nothing to complain about.
If you want to check out another TWS offering by Tronsmart, check out our review of the Onyx Ace by clicking right here.
Specifications

Drivers
10mm Drivers

Frequency Response
20Hz – 20,000Hz

Impedance
32Ω

Chip
Qualcomm QCC5124 Supports aptX, AAC, SBC

Microphone
6 x microphones

Headphone Type
In-ear

Connector
Wired USB-C Wireless Bluetooth 5.0 with HFP, HSP, AVRCP, A2DP

Wireless Range
15m

Noise-cancelling
Yes, Hybrid Active Noise Cancellation

Ingress Protection
IP45

Battery
Earphones 85 mAh Charging Case 500 mAh

Dimensions
Earphones 16.86 x 23.13 x 23.96 mm, 7g x 2 Charging Case 29.45 x 19.03, 54g

Colour
Black

User Experience

Tronsmart Apollo Bold Review – Charging case with earbuds

Setting up the Tronsmart Apollo Bold is easy. Typically, it will automatically turn on when you take them out of the charging case. However, you can manually power it on / off by holding the multifunction touch sensor on both sides for 3 seconds. Most likely, it’s not needed and if there’s no response, it most likely means the battery is dead.
When the Tronsmart Apollo Bold earbuds are flashing red and white in alternating sequence, it means that it’s in pairing mode. Simply enable Bluetooth connection on your smartphone / PC / laptop, find the device, and connect to it. This should take you less than 10 seconds to do. In case you run into trouble and would like to reset it, power it off first, and then hold the touch sensor for 10 seconds. If the light indicator flashes rapidly, then you’ve done it correctly.

Tronsmart Apollo Bold Review – Tronsmart app

The Tronsmart Apollo Bold doesn’t need an app to use but there is a Tronsmart app available for customization. However, it’s rather basic compared to other similar apps around. With it, you can check the battery life gauge, toggle ANC on / ANC off / Ambient Sound mode, change the equalizer setting, and update the earbuds.
It’s worth noting that you can’t have your own custom equalizer setting so you can only rely on 5 presets; Default, Classical, Jazz, Pop, and Rock. Initially, you weren’t allowed to customized the touch commands but after a recent update, they finally added the feature.
Tronsmart Apollo Bold Review- Multifunction touch sensor
As for what you can do with the multifunction touch sensor by default, I’ve listed it right below here for your convenience.
Multifunction Touch Sensor Shortcuts

Power it on / off = Hold both sides for 3 seconds
Play / Pause = Tap either side twice
Next track = Hold the right side for 2 seconds
Previous track = Hold the left side for 2 seconds
Increase volume = Tap the right side once
Decrease volume = Tap on the left side once
Answer / End phone call = Tap either side twice
Rejecting a phone call = Hold either side for 2 seconds
Toggle ANC / Ambient Sound = Tap either side three times
Toggle Voice Assistant = Tap once and hold on either side

Tronsmart Apollo Bold Review – USB-C port
As for sound quality, the Tronsmart Apollo Bold has a bigger emphasis on low sounds, resulting in somewhat heavy bass. The soundstage is decently spaced so it feels like you’re in a small room while listening to it. As these are in-ears, it does a good job at sealing outside noise, which further makes ANC work a lot better. In case you’re wondering, this does have aptX support.
The call quality is pretty good, as voices go through perfectly fine and it’s even better for the person on the other side. This is because it does have environmental noise cancelling so they can hear your voice clearer. However, it does take a bit of time to get used to, at least for me, as having in-ears for calls make me feel disoriented. Having ambient sound enabled helps but this is subjective.

Tronsmart Apollo Bold Review – Wearing the earbuds

It’s generally comfortable to use the Tronsmart Apollo Bold. Compared to the Sony WF-1000XM3, it doesn’t weigh as much in your ears, and I can’t feel it when i turn my head sideways. However, I can’t use this for more than 2 hours as I ears start to feel the fatigue. This is normal, even with other earbuds, so I won’t blame this on this pair of earbuds.
Personally, the earbuds feel a little cheap given the plastic build, but I would still say that it’s within acceptable levels. The charging case however feels too cheap. It’s so light and hollow that it feels rather fragile. With that being said however, it’s worth noting that it has an Ingress Protection of IP45, which protects it from tools and small wires greater than 1 millimetre as well as low pressure water jets in any direction. This means that it would not be suitable to use for workouts or anything that will have you sweating profusely.

Tronsmart Apollo Bold Review

As for battery life, I tend to get about 5 hours of use at about 75% volume and ANC enabled before the earphones die out on me. The charging case is able to get about 2 full charges, which is decent. While some may want the convenience of wireless charging, at this price point, I feel that it’s okay to omit that.
If you want TWS earbuds and are willing to splurge, check out our review of the Sony WF-1000XM3 by clicking right here.
Tronsmart Apollo Bold Verdict

Tronsmart Apollo Bold Review

The Tronsmart Apollo Bold is a good pair of TWS earbuds. It’s far from the best around but given the price and features, it still offers good value for money. The sound quality is good if you prefer bass-heavy sounds, decent soundstage, call quality is great, and ANC works great.
However, the build quality could use some improvements, the Tronsmart app is as basic as it gets, and I wished the charging case could hold at least another full charge’s worth for the earbuds. At RM599, it may seem pricey but given the features that it offers, you would have to spend noticeably more to get a similar product.
At the end of our Tronsmart Apollo Bold review, I award this with our Silver Pokdeward.

Big thanks to Tronsmart Malaysia for sending us this earbuds for the purposes of this review.
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Nope, hold your horses. AMD hasn’t released the much anticipated AMD Zen processors. The new CPUs are the A10–7860K, A6–7470K APUs and the Athlon X4 845 CPU.

The A10 7860K and A6 7470K are 4 GHz models based on Steamroller cores and feature integrated graphics while fitting it all in a 65W TDP envelope. The A10 7860K also features FreeSync technology to prevent screen tearing due to fluctuating frame rates by synchronizing the display refresh rate with the frame rates outputted by the graphics processor.

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The results above are obtained with a A10 7860K and it seems like the 8-cored iGPU running at 757 MHz inside is good enough for some of the most popular online gaming titles. If that isn’t enough you can always throw in a dedicated GPU, which can be used for asynchronous multi-GPU processing, a DirectX 12 feature. The AMD A10-7860K has a suggested price of $116.99 (RM 490.40).
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The two coolers mentioned earlier are the previously “leaked” Wraith Cooler and another 95W AMD Thermal Solution.

The AMD Wraith Cooler will be able to cool 125W CPUs and will only be sold together with the AMD FX 8370 CPUs. The Wraith features silent cooling performance, running at 39 dB and sports a sleek fan shroud and LED illumination. Providing superb cooling, the new design delivers 34% more airflow and 24% more surface area for heat dissipation than its predecessor. The Wraith Cooler is a value-added option, replacing the stock thermal solution with no additional cost to the consumer. You may also be able to purchase it separately later but AMD has not announced anything about that.
We don’t know much about the new AMD 95W Thermal Solution aside from the claim that it sports similar near-silent cooling capabilities of the Wraith Cooler. The new 95W Thermal Solution will also replace the current stock coolers with no additional costs to consumers.

Pokdepinion: AMD’s new coolers actually seem more interesting than their new CPUs. While Intel has gone ahead to omit the pitiable stock cooler from their enthusiast CPUs’ package, AMD has upgraded their stock cooler, offering even better value for gamers. It would be fun to pit AMD’s Wraith Cooler against some of the budget coolers out there in the market…
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The Last of Us Part 1 is a popular single-player game that was initially launched on PlayStation 3 and later remastered for PlayStation 4. Now, Sony Interactive Entertainment has released a new trailer for the game’s upcoming PC port, revealing its system requirements and some new features.

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The game’s PC port has some hefty system requirements, even at the lowest preset. Players will need to have at least 16 GB of RAM and next to 100 GB of free space. This makes The Last of Us Part 1 Remake one of the largest single-player games in recent times, as linear story-driven games tend to have a file size far below 100 GB.
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The game’s system requirements have been broken down into 4 different presets:

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Recommended (Full HD 60FPS)
Performance (1440p 60FPS)
Ultra 4K (4K 60FPS)

CPU
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AMD Ryzen 5 1500X
Intel Core i7-8700
AMD Ryzen 5 3600X
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AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
Intel Core i5-12600K
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GPU
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AMD Radeon RX 470
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER / 3060
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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Ti
AMD Radeon RX 6750XT
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080
AMD Radeon RX 7900

RAM
16GB
16GB
32GB
32GB

Storage
100GB free space
100GB free space
100GB free space
100GB free space

OS
Windows 10 64-bit (version 1909 or newer)
Windows 10 64-bit (version 1909 or newer)
Windows 10 64-bit (version 1909 or newer)
Windows 10 64-bit (version 1909 or newer)

Additional Notes
SSD Recommended, HDD Supported
SSD Recommended
SSD Recommended
SSD Recommended

The Last of Us Part 1 Remake is set to launch on Steam and Epic Games Store on 28th March 2023. A limited-edition physical PC launch that comes with a steel book has already been revealed. The physical version doesn’t include a disc but will be shipped with a digital Steam voucher to redeem on the platform and receive the game on your account.
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Pokdepinion: It doesn’t seem too bad if you look at the minimum requirements but to have a proper experience, the Full HD 60FPS requirements is certainly on the heavier side. Maybe it’s time for a lot of people to consider a notable PC upgrade if their machine can’t handle it.
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ASUS ProArt Display PA148CTV Specs and Price in Malaysia

Panel Size
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Panel Type
IPS

True Resolution
1920 x 1080 (FHD)

Display Surface
Anti-glare

Pixel Pitch
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Brightness
250cd/m2 (max)

Contrast Ratio
100000000:1 (ASCR)

Viewing Angle (CR≧10)
178°(H)/178°(V)

Response Time
5 ms (GTG)

Display Colors
16.7m (8-bit)

Color gamut
100% sRGB, 100% Rec. 709

HDCP support
Yes

Viewing modes
Standard, sRGB, Rec.709, DCI-P3, Scenery, Reading, Darkroom, User Mode 1, User Mode 2

Signal Input
2 x USB-C
1 x Micro HDMI 1.4

Weight
740g

Price
RM1888

The ASUS ProArt PA148CTV is available in Malaysia now, priced at RM1888, with 3-year warranty coverage.
Pokdepinion: It will definitely be a great addition to a serious creator’s kit!
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Pokdepinion: That’s quite the price. Not sure on what to watch though. I might get that free trial first.
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The OPPO A96 has been officially announced to arrive in Malaysia. It is the newest midrange smartphone by the company powered by the Snapdragon 680 SoC. You get 8GBs of RAM and 256GBs of internal storage, both of which can be expanded via microSD and virtualization of RAM using the internal storage, up to 5GB.
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Pokdepinion: It’s certainly one of the better looking midrange smartphones in recent time, and it looks promising given the price point. Can’t wait to see how well it performs.
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Recently, Electronic Arts was reportedly hacked to the surprise of many people, apparently even the company itself. However, it may not be that big of a surprise after all as apparently, the publisher was warned about its domain vulnerabilities and they chose to ignore it instead.
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Pokdepinion: Sounds like they’re trying to shrug it off and not take the blame, if you ask me. I just hope they at least did something by now to improve it, otherwise this is gonna go from bad to worse in a flash.
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Pokdepinion: Not gonna lie, a bunch of things I thought were broken because I had an internet service disruption of sorts. This shouldn’t take long to resolve but definitely something worth keeping in mind.
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Pokdepinion: I personally can’t wait to give it a try myself. With Ryzen laptops becoming more viable, I really want to get a feel of as many of them as possible.
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Pokdepinion: I guess the previous initiative has taken off well and rightly so. It’ll convenient for more people to make donations to mosques seeing that they are aiming for more mosques to participate.
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Netflix has just released a brand new clip of their upcoming CG anime series RESIDENT EVIL Infinite Darkness which is set to premiere tomorrow on July 8. The clip shows a scene depicting an incident at the White House, one of the key settings of this series.
RESIDENT EVIL Infinite Darkness coming to Netflix this July 8

The new RESIDENT EVIL Infinite Darkness clip depicts rookie federal agent Patrick facing a life-or-death situation when he confronts a zombie in the White House. Leon saves the young agent at the last possible moment in the darkness. Following that, when Leon apologises to President Graham for being late for their meeting, the President expresses his complete faith in Leon. This is an extremely emotive scene for fans who have played the game Resident Evil 4.

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Jason and Shen May, who are both federal agents like Leon, are also featured in this clip. Jason’s leadership as a former captain of the United States Army Mad Dogs and Shen May’s high-level abilities to give protection as a federal agent are also on full display.
Here’s what’s happening in RESIDENT EVIL Infinite Darkness.
Six years ago (2000), the helicopter belonging to the U.S. special forces who were intervening in the Penamstan civil war fell from the sky. The U.S. Army Mad Dogs, who were in the same battleground, refused orders from the command centre to stand their ground and instead went to save survivors of the crash. However, the special forces were already annihilated. The Mad Dogs, led by their captain Jason were also forced to escape in order to survive.

However, in that place, Jason and his unit saw the supposedly dead special forces moving in strange ways…
In the present (2006), a hacking incident occurs on a top-secret White House file. Four agents, including Leon S. Kennedy and Jason, the “Hero of Penamstan,” are invited to the White House to investigate this incident. However, when the lights suddenly go out, they are forced to take down a horde of mysterious zombies alongside the SWAT team.
Afterwards, the top-secret file is found to be related to a biology laboratory in Shanghai, which Leon and the other three agents decide to investigate for clues. As they head to Shanghai in a cutting-edge submarine, a swarm of rat-like Bio Organic Weapons (B.O.W.) suddenly attacks, pushing them into a life-or-death situation.
Meanwhile, while staying in Penamstan to provide support for refugees, Terra Save staff member Claire Redfield encounters a strange image drawn by a nonverbal boy. Haunted by this drawing, which appears to depict a victim of a viral infection, Claire starts her own investigation. She eventually finds a terrifying experiment that was conducted during the Penamstan civil war. Leon and Claire draw closer to an unimaginable truth that all began in Penamstan. They also discover that a terror that can shatter peace is slowly approaching…
RESIDENT EVIL Infinite Darkness will premiere tomorrow (July 8) globally on Netflix.
Pokdepinion: Who’s watching RESIDENT EVIL Infinite Darkness tomorrow? I know I am. Please don’t suck.
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Sony Unveils MHC-V90DW – A Tower Of Power!

Sony releases their new high power audio system, the MUTEKI MHC-V90DW, which is massive in terms of size, quality, features, lighting, and last but not least sound.
MUTEKI MHC-V90DW
Coming in at 170cm tall, the tower’s large design means that music can be seen and heard in the best possible way. With its lighting feature options, you can light up the nights, making it the the life of the party.
The V90DW features a Spread Sound Generator that helps it support the spread and distance of music quality. The front facing mid-range Angled Speakers and tweeters are angled outward at 20 degrees to increase the range and spread of sound. Its speakers carry a ‘horn’ like style to maximize production of sound across the room.

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The audio system also has support for music services which includes Google’s Chromecast built-in1 and Spotify. Its touch panel is back-lit, so worry not on missing the buttons in a dark room. Main attraction of the V90DW is its speaker lights and multi-color woofer lights that change according to the beat of songs and in turn light up the surrounding all night.
Through the Sony Music Center and Fiestable mobile apps, it can connect up to 10 compatible speakers, via WiFi, to create an engaging party chain of speakers.
Additionally with those apps, users can adjust the lighting, add sampler and DJ effects, as well as control the basic functions of the speaker. You’ll be able to control it with a wave of a hand through its Gesture Control.
The speaker is available now in Malaysia at all authorized Sony dealers and retails at RM2999. You can find out more on the V90DW by clicking here.
Pokdepinion: Well nows your chance to be a DJ at your home :P
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Ubisoft Introduces Hyper Scape — Futuristic Free-to-play Battle Royale Game

The folks at Ubisoft has recently unveiled Hyper Scape, a new free-to-play fast-paced battle royale first person shooter game made by Ubisoft Montreal.
Hyper Scape

Featuring up to 100 players, you’ll see yourself in the virtual city of Neo-Arccadia to engage in action-packed and fast-paced matches to be crowned champion.
Starting from today, Hyper Scape is available in a limited-time PC technical test. Unfortunately that’s available in across North America and Europe for now.

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In the game, it introduces Hacks, abilities that players can loot in the world the same way they do weapons. Hacks offers offensive and defensive capabilities, so there’s flexibility to suit your playstyle.
Ubisoft’s Hyper Scape
These Hacks and weapons can be upgraded through the Fusion mechanic to produce more powerful versions of the pre-existing item.
Hyper Scape is developed in partnership with Twitch. As we mentioned earlier, it’s available on a limited-time closed technical test on PC till the 7th of July, where the three-player squad Crown Rush mode is available. There’s also a Dark Haze solo mode available later during the test.
All progress and items during the period will be carry over through future live phases and into the full-launch. For more details on the game, you can checkout their official website here.
Pokdepinion: Not kidding, this looks hella fun. Wouldn’t mind giving the game a go once it comes out.
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Valve Claims Steam Deck Can Run Every Game Thrown At It

You probably have heard about Steam Deck by now. In the latest news about the console, Valve has said that it is powerful enough to play everything that the company has thrown at it.
Steam Deck able to run every game according to Valve

If you’re not aware about Steam Deck (it’s okay, we’re not judging), it is hand-held console that offers you the ability to play most of your Steam games. It can be connected to a TV or a monitor and comes with three variants, starting from the price of $400 (~RM1,692).

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It appears that Valve is confident that the console will be able to perform to acceptable standard where they’ve said “We haven’t really found something that we could throw at this device that it couldn’t handle”.

The "30 FPS target" refers to the floor of what we consider playable in our performance testing; games we've tested and shown have consistently met and exceeded that bar so far. There will also be an optional built-in FPS limiter to fine-tune perf vs. battery life.
— Pierre-Loup Griffais (@Plagman2) July 25, 2021

Of course, that is a subjective statement to say the least as it appears that the minimum fps that they’ve reached is 30 fps on its 800p display.
Aside from that, it seems that the console will feature a fps limiter option that will give you the decision to pick battery life over performance.
It will be launching at December of this year but there’s no official news on whether it will arrive to our shores here in Malaysia. For more on the latest tech and gaming news plus reviews, stay tuned to Pokde.net.
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Pokdepinion: I can’t say much since I’ve tested it out for myself but having a minimum of 30fps for a console such as itself, it’s quite understandable. I don’t see myself playing any competitive or fast-paced titles on it however. I’d rather play those types of games on my PC instead.
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SNS Opens Up First Authorized Perak Mi Store — To Host Grand Launch With Plenty Of Promos!

SNS Network Sdn Bhd will officially open the first ever authorized Mi Store in Perak on 10 September, offering the latest Mi phones, products, and accessories. —
Grand Opening Of First Authorized Perak Mi Store

For those of you who don’t know, SNS Network is a technology solution provider which was established back in 1998.Participating customers who witnessed the launch got their hands in offers on certain items at up to 50% off.

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Some of the promos they offer include the Redmi 5 Plus, which you can get for RM699, saving you RM100. There’s also the Mi Mix 2, which comes at a promo price of RM1999 and many more devices in store that’s on offer. Despite the promo prices, you might want to make a move quickly as the devices that are on offer comes with limited quantities.
The grand launching will take place at Lot S18, Ipoh Parade, 2nd Floor which starts at 11.30am to 1pm. If you would like to learn more information on the authorized Mi Store, you can visit SNS Network’s official website.
Pokdepinion: If you are living around Ipoh Parade, be sure to check the grand launch out. Pretty sure you’ll find some good deals there.

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The Baby From Death Stranding Can Speak To You Through Your DS4 Controller

Trailers and gameplay videos of Hideo Kojima’s Death Stranding has been going on for quite some time and it showed a creepy baby named BB that’s kept inside a jar. Now it seems that the writer for the game has said that BB is able to speak to players of the game through their DualShock 4 controller.

By setting, you’ll be able to have BB’s voice coming out from this BBish controller👍🌈🦀☔🐟🐋🐬💀👶✋🤩 pic.twitter.com/BzBRI4Oyxb— HIDEO_KOJIMA (@HIDEO_KOJIMA_EN) September 27, 2019

Kojima made the announcement at his Twitter page, where he reveals that the option to have BB to speak will be available as an option for the limited edition Death Stranding DualShock 4 controller. It is yet to be confirmed that the feature would be available on a standard DS4.

If you’ve missed the news, there’s a special PlayStation 4 Death Stranding edition coming soon. The game is set to be launched on November 8, which isn’t far from now. For more details on the special edition PS4, check it out here.

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Pokdepinion: Now that’s kind of creepy.. It would be strange if the feature is only available special edition DS4. Hopefully a standard one would work as well.
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New Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 FE Launches In Malaysia

Samsung Malaysia Electronics today unveiled the Galaxy Tab S7 FE, which combines popular features such as a big display for entertainment, creative work, and multitasking at a low price.
Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 FE

The Galaxy Tab S7 FE has a big 12.4-inch display and an S-Pen included in the package. You can quickly convert your on-screen handwritten notes to text using Samsung Notes. Automatic tagging help you keep track of your notes, and Intelligent Search helps you discover the exact note you need quickly.

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Multi-Active Window is also available on the Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 FE, allowing you to open up to three apps at once. That means you can use one screen to browse the web, take notes, and watch a movie. You may now keep and quickly start your preferred combination of programmes in Multi-Active Window using App Pair.

The Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 FE also comes with Samsung DeX and a Book Cover Keyboard, allowing you to utilise the tablet as a laptop, converting the UI into a PC-like experience as you get things done. With Second Screen, you can turn your Galaxy Tab S7 FE into a second display to use alongside your PC to broaden your perspective.

The Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 FE is available in three colour variants which include Mystic Black, Mystic Silver, and Mystic Pink. The tablet retails for RM1,899 for the 4GB+64GB version and RM2,199 for the 6GB+128GB version. Samsung is also throwing in free gifts for those who purchase the Galaxy Tab S7 FE from now till 31st October. Customers will get a free Book Cover when they purchase the 4GB+64GB version while those who purchase the 6GB+128GB version will receive a Book Cover and a Smart Keyboard Trio 500 for free.

Finally, Samsung tablets offer a Multiple Device Trade-In Program that allows you to trade in multiple devices – up to five in a single transaction – for every qualifying device purchased through the Samsung website or partner retailers.
Pokdepinion: Wow the price is looking pretty good! Great for those looking to get a tab – like me.
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Canon Unveils Speedlite 470EX-AI Flash – World’s First Auto Intelligent Flash Is Now Available In Malaysia

Canon has announced that their Speedlite 470EX-AI flash is now available nationwide at Canon Image Square stores and also authorized Canon dealers.
Canon Speedlite 470EX-AI Flash

The 470EX-AI, which received “Best Photo Innovation” award from the Technical Image Press Association Awards 2018 (TIPA), is the first flash in the whole world that utilizes auto-intelligent bounce technology that can meet the versatile needs of new and advanced users for flash photography.

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For those of you who don’t know, bounce flash photography is a technique where the flash is directed away from the subject (that you’re shooting) and bounced against a wall or ceiling to create a natural brightness in photos. It is commonly used to capture a subject with soft and natural lighting.
With the Canon Speedlite 470EX-AI flash, it is able to detect how far the subject is away from the flash and automatically adjust the flash to provide users the optimum bounce angle and the perfect lighting.
It has two modes, full-auto as well as semi-auto. Full-auto is catered for those who are new to the art as it can adjust itself for the optimal angle according to the subject. While the latter gives photographers the flexibility to adjust the flash angle to customize their preferences for the type of brightness they want to achieve in a photo.
Its zoom ranges from 24 to 105mm. With a wide panel use, it can achieve a flash coverage angle from 14mm to 105mm. For its wireless flash function, it uses an optical transmission as its receiver. As for its power source, it uses 4 x AA batteries.
The Canon Speedlite 470EX-AI flash is available now for purchase nationwide at the price tag of RM1,949. For more information, you can check out Canon’s official website.
Pokdepinion: It does sound simple now when you have an automated flash to help and detect the amount of lighting that you’d need. Sure it comes in handy, but for the price it’s at, not everyone can afford it. Would you get it? Let us know in the comment section below!
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ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 SE spotted with Tiger Lake-H Intel Core i7-11370H CPU

It seems like ASUS is having a constant stream of leaks pertaining to their next-gen laptop. After the leaks for the AMD Cezanne-based offerings, now here’s one featuring the upcoming Intel Tiger Lake-H processors. The ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 SE has been spotted with an 11th Gen Intel Core i7-11370H, which Intel has yet to announce.
According to earlier leaks, the Intel Core i7-11370H is a quad-core processor, which might make it look like a downgrade from the current-gen ROG Zephyrus Duo 15, which sports eight cores with the Intel Core i9-10980HK.
Single-core performance should be quite significantly improved with the new Willow Cove core architecture, but multi-core will take a beating with half the number of cores. There will probably be higher-end SKUs down the line as Intel has been rumored to offer up to eight-core configurations on the 10nm SuperFin process with Tiger Lake-H.

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PANTONE

The ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 SE has been certified by the Wi-Fi Alliance, PANTONE and the Korean Agency for Technology and Standards (KATS), which points towards a launch sometime around CES 2021. ASUS’ internal documentation points towards 48GB of RAM and a 280W power adapter, which might mean that we will be seeing the ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 SE sport a flagship discrete GPU, similar to the current-gen offerings.

Enthusiasts looking for a premium laptop should have quite a number of options to choose from, as ASUS is expected to release the ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 SE with AMD and Intel processors. Considering that previously the Zephyrus Duo 15 was only available with 10th Gen Intel Comet Lake-H processors, this is a huge design win for AMD.
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Pokdepinion: The ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 SE might be a “lite” version of the original Zephyrus Duo, if it really comes with a quad-core CPU…
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Tom Clancy’s The Division: “PC is incredibly important to us”

PC is incredibly important to us. There are plenty of incentives to do a good PC version. Personally it’s important – a I play on PC whenever I can and I want the thing they play at home to be the best possible version. That is not to be underestimated as a driving force. Secondly, both of the studios, Massive and Red Storm started out on PC so it’s a matter of pride, or heritage and pedigree if you will. We feel kind of ashamed if we don’t do the PC version really well. It really is something that we care about.
We’re a very technical studio as well. Sweden is a very technical country – we’re good at infrastructure and design, and a lot of our staff come from the old demoscene as well. There’s a lot of that heritage in the Swedish dev community and that is true here at Massive as well. It comes very natural to us. The engine, Snowdrop, enables the artists to do all of that great UI work and makes it relatively easy to expose all of those options on PC.

With the above words from Ubisoft Massive’s Creative Director, Magnus Jensen, it is safe to say that the PC version of The Division will be a proper PC optimized game. Do note that if you have a 4 year old system, you may want to upgrade your gaming rig now to be able to enjoy this game.
Minimum Requirements

Supported OS: Windows® 7, Windows 8.1, Windows 10 (64-bit versions only).
Processor: Intel Core i5-2400 | AMD FX-6100, or better.
RAM: 6GB
Video Card: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 with 2 GB VRAM (current equivalent NVIDIA GeForce GTX 760) | AMD Radeon HD 7770 with 2 GB VRAM, or better.
Notebook support: Laptop models of these desktop cards may work as long as they are on-par in terms of performance with at least the minimum configuration.
DirectX: Version 11
Hard Drive Space: 40 GB available space.
Optical Drive: DVD-ROM Dual Layer.
Peripherals Supported: Windows-compatible keyboard, mouse, headset, optional controller.
Multiplayer: Broadband connection with 256 kbps upstream, or faster.

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Supported OS: Windows® 7, Windows 8.1, Windows 10 (64-bit versions only)
Processor: Intel Core i7-3770 | AMD FX-8350, or better.
RAM: 8GB
Video Card: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 | AMD Radeon R9 290, or better.
Notebook support: Laptop models of these desktop cards may work as long as they are on-par in terms of performance with at least the minimum configuration.
DirectX: Version 11
Hard Drive Space: 40 GB available space.
Optical Drive: DVD-ROM Dual Layer.
Peripherals Supported: Windows-compatible keyboard, mouse, headset, optional controller.
Multiplayer: Broadband connection with 512 kbps upstream, or faster.

Ubisoft Massive also released a fact sheet on what to expect in The Division for PC, some of which are nice to have, while some are just plain basic necessities of a PC game. In any case, it shows that Massive cares enough about PC gamers to publish a fact sheet detailing the extra features we will be getting.

Flexible user interface: move, scale and adjust the opacity of the HUD.
Intuitive controls: navigate easily through the interface, inventory panels and map designed specifically to be used with a mouse or a controller.
Full mouse & keyboard support: opt for the high precision mouse and keyboard experience and switch to a controller in the middle of any encounter without interruption.
Text chat: team up with more agents of The Division by using the in-game text chat.
Optimized graphic settings & customised GPU effects: adjust a vast variety of technology treats, from realistic lighting, shading, snow particles, local reflection, fog volumetric scattering, depth of field and much more…
Multi-GPU support: unleash the graphic power of the best computer set ups for jaw-dropping graphics powered by Massive Entertainment’s game engine Snowdrop.
Multi-screen support: play with up to three screens for the most immersive and stunning experience of The Division.
Multi-resolutions: opt for 1080p or 4k and automatically adapt the resolution to fit multi-screen configurations with FOV correction.
Unlocked framerate: let the most powerful computer reach the highest framerate.
HBAO+: enjoy the most realistic shadowing, lighting algorithm and ambient occlusion.
NVIDIA PCSS:  contact-hardening, realistic soft shadows, to improve realism.

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According to Rock, Paper, Shotgun, the difference between PC and console graphics are massive this time, and they were suitably impressed by their preview of the PC version of this game. We are hopeful that we will be able to share their awe for The Division when it launches on 8th of March 2016.

SOURCE: WCCFTech
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Canon Launch New RF85mm F/1.2L USM Lens For The Perfect Portrait

Canon Marketing Malaysia has today launch the new RF85mm f/1.2L USM portrait prime lens. Prime lenses with an 85mm focal length are usually sough after by both professionals and advanced amateurs for their optimal distance to provide perspective, depth, and a bokeh effect.

The new lens utilizes the wide diameter and short back focus distance of the RF mount to achieve an 85mm lens with a bright aperture of f/1.2. With it, it allows more light to enable you to control light exposure and its 9-blade circular aperture.

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With the RF85mm lens, it achiees a minimum focusing distance of 0.85mm and 0.12x maximum magnification, expanding the shooting capability from close-up of people to shooting small objects.

It also features a new control ring, found in new RF lens series. You can assign settigns such as aperture value, shutter speed, ISO sensitivity, and exposure compensation with it.
The new Canon RF85mm f/1.2L USM will be coming here in Malaysia starting from June 2019. As for the pricing of it, it is yet to be confirmed, but fret not. We will update about it once the detail is made available. Till then, stay tuned to Pokde.net.
Pokdepinion: Wouldn’t mind having a go with it, though I’m actually not too good when it comes to taking portraits..
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You can get 10 Gbps internet for just RM266 in Japan

If you want an internet connection that will actually be bottlenecked by your router and WiFi connection, you can consider moving to Japan. Nippon Telegraph and Telephone (NTT) have just announced their 10 Gbps internet packages, and they are actually quite reasonably priced for what you get.
The 10 Gbps plans are destined to enable 4K and 8K video streaming, as well as cloud-based virtual reality applications. NTT is even offering symmetrical download and upload speeds, which is quite amazing. All they are charging monthly is 6930 JPY (~RM266). Since regular routers don’t usually come with 10 Gbps WAN ports, NTT offers a router rental service at 550 JPY (~RM21.10) per month. The router supports WiFi 6 as well, but that will only give you a theoretical max of 2.4 Gbps anyways, so you would have to start pulling LAN cables if you want to really enjoy the 10 Gbps speeds.
As usual for all ISPs, NTT does mention that the 10 Gbps speed is the theoretical maximum and the actual achievable speeds might be about 10% lower. Even then, 9 Gbps is nothing to scoff at.

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NTT East will be offering the 10 Gbps fiber internet in parts of Tokyo’s 23 wards by 1st April. This includes some parts of Adachi, Suginami, Edogawa, Nerima, Setagaya, Katsushika, Ota, and Itabashi. Meanwhile NTT West will cater to Osaka and Nagoya, by 1st April and 1st June, respectively.
Pokdepinion: I wonder when will we get to enjoy 10 Gbps internet here in Malaysia.
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Gmail and Google Drive are facing downtime since 11am today

Some users are apparently facing issues with Google’s services, especially Gmail and Google Drive. There has been a spike of 3528 reports on DownDetector.com, which does indicate that it is somewhat of a widespread issue.

Google has confirmed the issues with Gmail and Google Drive, and are currently investigating a solution to the issues. Issues for Gmail include attaching or accessing attachments, accessing and saving draft emails and sending emails. Meanwhile Google Drive is facing issues with uploading and downloading of files.

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Most users on DownDetector reported issues with logging in, but I did check my Gmail at 11am today, which is around the time Google acknowledged the issue, but I faced no problems. I didn’t try sending an email though.
Are you facing problems with Google’s services? Do let us know!
Pokdepinion: Well even Google isn’t immune from a little downtime…
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Windows 12 Will Focus On Security And AI: Report

The CorePC initiative will try to do what Windows 8 couldn’t – cross-device universal support.

Reports from Windows Central has pointed out that Microsoft is working on the next version of Windows. It’s not technically named ‘Windows 12’ just yet – so far it’s referred by the name ‘CorePC’. The project is aiming to enable better device scaling (for different kinds of hardware), all while supporting legacy win32 apps (think *.exe or x86-based files).

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This isn’t the first attempt from Microsoft – in fact, Windows 8 is what Microsoft originally envisioned what a universal compatibility would look like for various devices. However, UWP (Universal Windows Platform) has largely failed to gain any foothold against the decades-long win32 based apps, and subsequent attempts at ‘Core OS’ (Windows 10X) has also been cancelled (though elements of it made its way into Windows 11).
So if you can’t beat them, why not join them? That’s what Microsoft is doing right now: a new attempt in modernize Windows, while still maintaining native compatibility support for the older app standards. The modularity aspects of the project will also allow the company to scale the OS up for full-fledge PCs, while devices such as low-power tablets can cut down some fat and still runs sufficiently for basic tasks. Think of it like Android and it’s ‘Go’ version that runs on entry-level hardware.
Another part of the modularity will also allow partitioning of certain OS components, and allow for faster updates. CorePC will split the OS into multiple partitions, so in the event of a new update, only that component gets changed – which should decrease the chances of bugs and system downtime. Sources told Windows Central that Microsoft is aiming to compete against Google’s Chromebook – known for its lightweight OS footprint which makes it ideal for education PCs.
A compatibility layer, codenamed ‘Neon’ is also being worked on to enable legacy app support; and the OS is ‘silicon-optimized’ to reduce legacy overhead. AI integration is the next big thing, with Windows possibly getting features such as context suggestions, smart image cropping and more. Some features may require a dedicated AI chip – think of NPUs on smartphones, which AMD has built one right into its latest Ryzen 7040 series APUs. Windows 12 should launch in 2024 as the next major iteration over Windows 11, which would be 3 years old by then.
Source: Windows Central
Pokdepinion: I kind of realized how much Windows has actually lagged behind in terms of AI-based features. Good thing they’re catching up then.
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Samsung Introduces Samsung Flip – Revolutionising workplace collaborations

The next step to a paperless future

Samsung has just introduced a device that will transform the way we do boardroom meetings. Introducing the Samsung Flip, Samsung’s digital flip chart that will usher in a new interactive and collaborative digital engagement. With the Samsung Flip, Samsung hopes to bring in a paperless future in the work space, replacing post-it notes and others you might use during a meeting or discussion and in keeping with its vision of a “Workplace of the Future”.

The Samsung Flip has a 55 inch 60Hz UHD E-LED display with a resolution of 3840 x 2160 and features two built-in 10W speakers, a single HDMI port, two USB 2.0 ports, as well as NFC. Up to four different participants can introduce content or annotate directly on the screen at the same time using either their fingers or a dual-sided pen. There is also a screen sharing function that lets users connect the Samsung Flip to their PC (either through the mobile ports or wirelessly) as well as their Android devices via NFC.

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Additionally, user can import personally stored content through USB or their connected devices onto the Flip display’s screen and introduce fresh ideas to the discussion.
The Samsung Flip display delivers unprecedented collaboration efficiency by condensing the multiple tools and processes required for a traditional meeting into a sleek, stylish all-in-one design. Users do not need a dedicated touch pen to interact with the screen, and can erase notes through a quick palm swipe. Pretty much what you would do with a normal whiteboard. You can also switch the Flip between landscape and portrait by, well, flipping the Flip’s screen.

The Samsung Flip comes with a height-adjustable stand with wheels at the bottom that allows you to freely move around the Flip from one place to another. Alternatively, users can also choose to remove and install the Samsung Flip’s display onto any compatible wall mount.

Samsung also added a security feature to the Samsung Flip with password based protection system and securely stores all content within a central database that only approved users can access. Once logged in, meeting facilitators and participants can download and share featured content through email or traditional printing. Users additionally can save meeting notes into a USB drive or other external sources.
The Samsung Flip is available for purchase now with a retail price of RM 12,999. For more information regarding the Samsung Flip do head over here or contact their hotline service at 1800-88- 9883.
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Intel’s Coffee Lake CPUs prices leaked; not too different from Kaby Lake CPUs

The Coffee Lake CPUs were announced sometime back along with the Kaby Lake Refresh CPUs, but apparently PCCanada jumped the gun and listed out the the prices for the Coffee Lake series. Since the newer CPUs will feature more physical cores, it was interesting to see whether Intel would price them higher.

Cores/Thread
L3 cache
Price (CAD)
Price of equivalent Kaby Lake SKUs (CAD)

Core i7 8700K
6C/12T
12MB
$484.44
$462.41

Core i7 8700
6C/12T
12MB
$407.73
$406.35

Core i5 8600K
6C/6T
8MB
$338.00
$313.95

Core i5 8400
6C/6T
8MB
#237.58
$235.87

Core i3 8350K
4C/4T
6MB
$233.41
$241.82

Core i3 8100
4C/4T
6MB
$152.51
$149.08

Well, not by much after all. The prices above are all obtained from PCCanada’s listing. Despite offering two extra cores across the board, Intel has priced them really reasonably. With more cores, the Coffee Lake CPUs will deliver better performance in multi-threaded tasks like streaming games and also encoding videos.
Why is Intel offering more cores without charging a lot more? Well, Intel is no longer having a monopoly in the desktop CPU market, so it makes sense to up the ante to compete against the phenomenon that is AMD Ryzen. While they may offer fewer cores than a similarly priced AMD Ryzen CPU, the higher clocks that Intel CPUs are capable of may allow it to eke out an advantage in less heavily threaded applications. Of course, we know nothing about how overclockable these new hexa-core CPUs will be, but judging from the Kaby Lake generation, at least 4.6 GHz should be achievable. Also, Coffee Lake will come with an iGPU, allowing for simpler builds without a dedicated GPU.

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Pokdepinion: We have AMD to thank for spurring Intel into making competitive CPUs again. Ever since the first generation Core CPUs we have been stuck with 4C/8T on the i7 line, and we are finally seeing more cores now.
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Growing Concerns on WhatsApp Privacy and Encryption After Investigation

A recent investigation into the infrastructure of the app raises concerns over WhatsApp privacy and encryption. How bad could it be? Let’s find out.
Growing Concerns on WhatsApp Privacy and Encryption

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Recently, ProPublica published a report on their investigation of WhatsApp, particularly the infrastructure behind the messaging app. From what they found, it appears that the app’s privacy-focused claims might not be as airtight as they claim it to be.
They mentioned about WhatsApp contractors being able to read messages sent between users. However, it’s only something that can be done under specific circumstances. It’s said that over 1,000 of these contractors make use of a “special Facebook software” to scan content flagged by the company’s machine learning system or reported by users. This could go anywhere from child abuse to terrorist activity.
This matters a lot because they previously claimed that only senders and recipients in WhatsApp can see their chats due to end-to-end encryption. They have continuously marketed it as such to relieve the masses with concerns over their own privacy. With this content review system supposedly in place, it contradicts their advocation of privacy.
The company has since told ProPublica that the process enables them to ban abusive and harmful users on their messaging platforms, and that users have to initiate the reporting process. When someone gets reported, only the offensive content and their four previous messages within a thread will be sent in an “unscrambled” manner.

While the moderators can see the messages, they are said to not have access to the entire chat library, and neither does the machine learning system. The person reviewing the material can either dismiss the report, ban the account, or place them on a watch list for further observation.
With that being said however, some unencrypted information can be scanned, as accounts placed in a “proactive” list can be used for comparison to detect suspicious practices. This information can include details of user groups, phone numbers, status messages, unique mobile ID, battery level, and signal strength.

It’s perfectly reasonable if WhatsApp wants to do this to ensure a safe environment for everyone who uses their messaging platform. The biggest issue here is the lack of transparency on their end, especially given how big they have advocated for privacy on the app. For now, no action will be taken by or against the company. We will report more on this when information becomes available so stay tuned.

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Pokdepinion: I personally believe the system itself is not a problem. If they had informed everyone about it and how it works exactly, it would be perfectly fine. It’s certainly going to be huge blow to the company for sure.
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Grab Will No Longer Offer GrabRewards Points For Cash Payments Starting 15 March 2020

One of the things that we love about using Grab is the fact that they give GrabRewards points every time you make a transaction on the platform itself, whether it be by cash or online transaction. Now it seems that they are pulling out the former’s benefits to encourage a “cashless revolution”.
You will still be able to earn points with physical cash, at least until 15th of March 2020. With these points, you can claim several rewards including discounts for Grab rides or even their food delivery service.

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If you are familiar with Grab’s reward system, they have several tiers, and depending on which category you are at, you get 1.5 reward points for every RM1 you spend (Gold Tier).
To make sure that your GrabRewards Points stays valid, you’ll need to make at one transaction in the period of 3 months. Grab is available to download from the Google Play Store or Apple App Store for free.
Pokdepinion: For me personally, it doesn’t affect me as much as I only make online transactions nowadays but I’m pretty sure there are those who are affected by the news..
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Take advantage of your Samsung Galaxy S10’s pro-level video capabilities

Back in the day, if you wanted to capture good memories. You would need to carry a proper camera. Thankfully, technology has progressed to a point where we don’t need a dedicated camera for good photos anymore, with our smartphones handling most of our photography needs. And with the Samsung Galaxy S10, you can even take great videos with it.
4K videos for all!

The Samsung Galaxy S10 series are a part of a select few to offer 4K recording for both the front and rear cameras. They are also one of the few smartphones in the market that tout a 10MP autofocusing selfie camera, and one with Dual Pixel AF at that. Having autofocus on the selfie camera helps you capture sharp videos without worrying about whether your face is in focus. At 4K, the difference in sharpness of an object in focus and an object which isn’t can be quite noticeable.

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The triple camera on the back of the Samsung Galaxy S10 are also capable of 4K 60 fps video recording, for fluid videos. Needless to say, Samsung has equipped the Samsung Galaxy S10 with all the tools you need to capture great videos. Whether it’s the front camera or rear camera, Samsung offers excellent video quality with great stabilization on the Galaxy S10, perfect for you to vlog with on your travel escapades.
World’s first smartphone with 4K HDR10+ recording
The Samsung Galaxy S10 series doesn’t only have a HDR10+ display, but it also capable of recording 4K HDR10+ video. I think there’s no need to further elaborate on 4K videos, but HDR10+ videos is indeed pretty new. The Samsung Galaxy S10 series are the very first smartphones in the market to offer this new HDR standard. It promises improved color fidelity and depth with Dynamic Tone Mapping Technology, allowing you to capture your vibrant surroundings even better.

Instead of just being able to take HDR photos, you will now be able to experience videos with more depth than ever before. And since the Samsung Galaxy S10’s display is the best in the smartphone industry right now, you can experience all your best videos right on the device itself.
3x better stabilization with Super Steady Videos
Samsung uses the new ultra-wide angle camera on the Samsung Galaxy S10 series to deliver digitally stabilized video rivalling what you would expect from a smartphone + gimbal setup. As compared to a standard digital image stabilization system, the Samsung Galaxy S10’s stabilization which harness predictive software promises 3x more stable videos.

This allows you to capture amazing videos while you are a part of the action too, without having to worry about carrying the additional weight of a camera gimbal. Say no to nausea-inducing Blair Witch Project-esque videos and say hello to smooth, stabilized, professional-looking videos.

The Samsung Galaxy S10 is indubitably the best video camera you can fit into your pocket. It also offers a dedicated Instagram Mode to record and upload videos directly to Instagram. The Samsung Galaxy S10 is your vlog-ready smartphone, and also, let’s not forget its IP68 rating which will allow you to take videos even underwater. If you are looking to start a vlog, you know you want the Samsung Galaxy S10.
Of course, with such great video-taking capabilities, comes the need for great storage. The Galaxy S10+ is now available in 1TB of storage with 12GB RAM memory which allows you to record more epic and memorable videos while at the same time, enables you to experience truly flawless multitasking for your day-to-day activities. Get this Galaxy S10+ in 1TB storage now at just RM 5999 and you will be entitled to a free Galaxy A9 worth RM 1999. Not only that, you will also be receiving a complimentary Marvel’s superhero cover worth RM 159 too!
Head to the participating Samsung Experience Stores and authorised merchants now and enjoy this promotion until the 5th May 2019! For more promotion on the Galaxy S10 series, please click the button below:
Galaxy S10 Promotions
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CelcomDigi’s 5G Roaming Is Now Available In 30+ Countries

The 5G coverage includes up to 38 countries.
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Both Celcom and Digi subscribers will be offered with 30-day roaming passes: however the coverage and countries included varies between the two. For Celcom, the 30-Day Unlimited Internet Pass covers 57 countries for RM98, with no data caps; whereas Digi subscribers that purchases 30-Day World Pass at RM95 will get 30GB worth of high-speed internet in 69 countries.
Both telco providers also offer shorter-term passes, with 7-Day Unlimited Internet Pass courtesy of Celcom priced at RM58. Digi meanwhile offers travelers with 2GB internet and 30 minutes of call time, with 3-day passes priced at RM25; for those roaming in Singapore, Indonesia and Thailand will get bonus 2GB quota on top of existing ones. All roaming passes will support 4G and 5G, when available.

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To purchase, users can open their respective telco apps (Celcom Life or MyDigi) then select the passes as needed. 5G will be automatically activated as long as the device and the mobile plans are 5G-capable, CelcomDigi stated. For the full list of countries offered with roaming capabilities, read here: Celcom / Digi
Pokdepinion: Celcom’s unlimited data option does sound more enticing for me.
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Huawei launches the Huawei Mate 8 globally at CES 2016

Huawei new flagship smartphone the Huawei Mate 8 is officially launches globally to continue Huawei’s track record of delivering high-end and premium looking devices to its loyalty users.

The Huawei Mate 8 featuring the fastest Huawei home brew processor the Kirin 950 which is said to have CPU power up 100%, GPU performance up 125% and up to 70% power efficiency compared to the predecessor Kirin 925.

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With a massive 4000mAh battery capacity the Huawei is offering over two days of normal usage and with rapid charging technology the phone able to charge a day’s worth of power within just 30minutes.

Running on latest Android Marshmallow 6.0, the Huawei Mate 8 skinned with Huawei’s EMUI 4.0 offers hundreds of user experience and improvements including a built-in tool to optimizing system performance.

All the users experience will be provide on a 6 inch display. With a leading 83% screen-to-body ratio, a 2.5D curved diamond cut glass and aerospace grade aluminium metal are joined seamlessly.

The Huawei Mate 8 is secure with a new generation of fingerprint security. The fingerprint sensors improves the effective identification area by 10% and increases the unlock speed by 100%.

The Huawei Mate 8 will be available in 30 countries and will cost 599 euros approximately MYR 2900 for 3GB + 32GB and 699 euros approximately MYR 3300 for 4GB + 64GB variant. It’s available in four elegant colors: Champagne gold, moonlight silver, space gray and mocha brown.

Pokdepinion: How fast the Huawei Mate 8 compared to the Huawei Nexus 6P? The Kirin 950 processor is something Pokde’s love to test; personally I put higher priority on user experiences over raw performances.
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Cooler Master Releases The MasterBox Lite 3.1 – Affordable And Compact!

Cooler Master has introduced the MasterBox Lite 3.1, a high performance mATX case with DarkMirror front panel and allows external customization. The MasterBox series of cases are meant to be affordable without having to neglect design quality. MasterBox Lite 3.1 is no exception as well.
MasterBox Lite 3.1
The compact case features black coating that gives it that premium look. Users can choose from three different colors to suit their taste via the customizable trim. There’s the option of installing three 120mm fans, front and rear watercooling support ensuring performance would not be compromised. Graphic card space is 380mm big, so fitting in yours wouldn’t be of a hassle. It comes with an edge-to-edge transparent acrylic side panel to show internal components. Who wouldn’t want to show the insides eh?
We wanted to introduce a standard and space saving case that still grants paramount characteristics. The MasterBox Lite 3.1 is compact yet does not sacrifice performance and style Wei Yang, Case Product Manager
Cooler Master acknowledges that the community has some awesome and creative ideas, hence with that in mind, they are set to release the 3D printing schematics of the top and bottom trim of the case (you can download this by going to their website)

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The mATX case can conveniently go where you need your PC to be, whether on your desk, against your bookshelf , and possibly any space that you could think of. Cooler Master has put effort into structuring the layouts to give multiple functions to a single area of the case. This creates room for a little monster build with full-sized graphic cards, liquid cooling and SSDs.
The MasterBox Lite 3.1 is now available in Malaysia. It is priced at RM189. For full specifications on the case, you can check it out at Master Cooler’s official website just by clicking right here.
Pokdepinion: Looks sleek enough considering that it’s compact. Wonder how it would really perform though.
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Resident Evil 2 and PUBG Mobile Collaboration Announced – Zombie Royale?

Resident Evil 2 and PUBG Mobile Collaboration Announced

The last day of #PMSC2018 Dubai Finals. What could be more exciting than announcing that PUBG MOBILE is teaming up with @RE_Games! Something is coming very soon. #pubgmobilexre2 pic.twitter.com/HSZVZYG6cB
— PUBG MOBILE (@PUBGMOBILE) December 1, 2018

Looks like we have some contenders for the most ambitious crossover ever as there will be a collaboration between Resident Evil 2 and the ever-popular PUBG Mobile.
As to what this collaboration will lead to, we have absolutely no idea. Will the popular mobile game be getting a zombie-style battle royale mode? Who knows. The more likely thing to happen here is just cosmetics based on Resident Evil 2 popping up in the game, like a Leon Kennedy outfit or something.

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While Fortnite and Call of Duty’s new Blackout mode have dominated the battle royale genre on the console scene. PUBG Mobile has been a huge success on mobile platforms. Back in August, the title reached over 100 million downloads and the number just keeps on rising.
PUBG Mobile is currently available on iOS and Android devices. Resident Evil 2 on the other hand will be coming to the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC on 25th January 2019.
Pokdepinion: I mean, I’m up for a zombie game with friends if that’s what they’re going to offer, no complaints here. Well, I hope that would be the case though I personally doubt that would happen.
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New Razer Barracuda Series of Headphones Now Available in Malaysia

Razer Barracuda Pro, Barracuda, and Barracuda X

Three new Razer headsets have made their way to Malaysia and Singapore as the new Barracuda series has officially been launched. This includes the Razer Barracuda Pro, Barracuda, and a refreshed Barracuda X, and they are designed for use at home and outside.
The stand out here is of course the Pro model as it comes with a host of premium features such as Hybrid ANC, Razer SmartSwitch Dual Wireless, a new Razer TriForce Bio-Cellulose 50mm drivers, THX Spatial Audio, and more. All three headsets do have support for Razer HyperSpeed Wireless and Bluetooth 5.2, so you get to enjoy versatility regardless of whichever headset you choose. Just keep in mind that the base model comes with the Razer TriForce Titanium 50mm drivers while the X model comes with the Razer TriForce 40mm drivers.

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In case you’re wondering about the price and availability, all three Razer Barracuda headsets are available at all Razer official stores, including Shopee and Lazada, and authorized dealers in both Malaysia and Singapore from today onwards. The retail prices have been set at:

Razer Barracuda Pro = RM1,399.00 / SGD$409.90
Razer Barracuda = RM899.00 / SGD$264.90
Razer Barracuda X = RM549.00 / SGD$159.90

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Pokdepinion: Wouldn’t mind getting myself a new pair of headphones, especially one that I can easily take with me wherever I go. I do want to hear how the microphone sounds like first though, as I often myself glued to Discord if I’m away from home, and I definitely don’t plan on lugging my microphone around if at all possible.
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Why Jun Kazama’s Appearance in the Tekken 8 Trailer is a Big Deal

In the newest Tekken 8 trailer shown at The Game Awards 2022, Jun Kazama was revealed to be alive after, and this is a big deal for fans of the franchise. Let’s dissect this specific part of the reveal, shall we?
Who is Jun Kazama?

Jun Kazama is a character in the Tekken video game series. She made her first appearance in Tekken 2 and has appeared in several subsequent games in the series. She is a strong, independent woman who is known for her ability to sense evil and combat it with her powerful fighting skills. She is a practitioner of Kazama-style traditional martial arts, a fighting style that was passed down through her family for generations.

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She was born and raised in the Kazama family, a family of martial artists who were dedicated to protecting their village from evil spirits. As a child, Jun was trained in the Kazama style by her father, who was the current master of the style. However, Jun’s father was killed by an evil spirit, leaving Jun to continue her training on her own.
Despite her young age, Jun Kazama proved to be a skilled and powerful fighter. She entered the King of Iron Fist Tournament in order to test her abilities and protect her village from evil. At some point, she had a child with Kazuya Mishima named Jin Kazama. The father and son duo are expected to duke it out as it is the main plot point of Tekken 8 after Heihachi was supposedly killed off.
So Is She Supposed to be Dead?

Prior to the events of Tekken 3, she was supposedly killed by Ogre as the creature was seeking out strong fighters, similar to Akuma from Street Fighter, except seemingly more ruthless. Her last canonical appearance in the franchise was in Tekken 2 back in 1995, with her latest appearance being on Tekken Tag Tournament 2 in 2011 where she transforms into the mysterious Unknown, which isn’t canon.
With the latest Tekken 8 trailer, many fan theories have been proven true as Jun Kazama is indeed alive. As for how, that is expected to be revealed in the game when it’s out. However, there are some interesting things we’ve learned from a recent interview with game director Katsuhiro Harada.
What We Can Expect in Tekken 8

For starters, Jun Kazama is expected to play a more direct role in the conflict between Kazuya and Jin, which suggests that we’re not revisiting the past like with Kazumi Mishima in Tekken 7. Furthermore, her ability to cleanse evil and neutralize the Devil Gene is said to be one of the key points in the game’s storyline. This potentially points at her doing some level of harm to Jin when he was enveloped in white light in the trailer, but this is purely speculation.
Harada-san has also mentioned that the white bird landing on Jun’s hand in the trailer has a double meaning. One being a nod to her backstory in Tekken 2 as she was handling a wildlife preservation program prior to meeting Kazuya. The other is ingrained in Asian culture, where skilled martial artists can hide their fighting spirit to appear safe to animal and end up attracting them. Therefore, it shows how she’s one with nature while still being a strong fighter.
We can’t say for sure if this will truly mark the end of the longest main storyline in the franchise, as they could always save the true final fight between the last two remaining people with the cursed “Devil Gene”. One thing’s for sure, with Jun Kazama now accounted for, we can expect some major plot twists in store for us in Tekken 8, especially to cover up loopholes with her supposed death as it’s hard to imagine her leaving her own son to fend for himself at just 15 years old.
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[Computex 2018] Cooler Master Reveals New All-In-One Liquid Coolers – Includes concept version of Hyper 212

All New All-In-One Transparent Liquid Cooler

Cooler Master has been showcasing some really interesting stuff over at Computex 2018 in Taiwan. Some of the products showcased by the world-renowned brand include new PC peripherals such as keyboards and gaming headsets, new power supply units as well as some really beautiful looking PC cases. Together with these wonderful products Cooler Master unveiled a few new All-In-One liquid coolers as well as an experimental concept version of the legendary Hyper 212.

First up is Cooler Master’s brand new transparent All-In-One liquid cooler. The liquid cooler’s new design increases performance and enables users to see the pump working. The Addressable RGB pump illuminates the circular pump and provides never seen before lighting effects from an AIO pump. The liquid cooler also has two MasterFan 120mm Addressable RGB fans. Choose the perfect lighting for the Cooler Master liquid cooler with the ARGB controller.

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Users can also customise the individual LEDs of the cooler by using the proprietary LightingControl software.

Cooler Master also unveiled their first thermal electric all-in-one liquid cooler. The thermal electric liquid cooler cools your PC components with power, converting ambient liquid into icy cold water to cool down the CPU. The pump is made from aluminum and has Addressable RGB (ARGB) lighting. Users will be able to customise the individual LEDs using the LightingControl software. The thermal electric cooler is the ideal solutions for those that want to overclock their system.

Lastly, Cooler Master unveiled a concept version of the Hyper 212 air cooler at Computex 2018. The concept Hyper 212 has an extended fin size with the fin size being 25 percent more than the Hyper 212 EVO. The concept Hyper 212 has five heatpipes instead of four thus making the new concept more effective at heat dissipation than previous Hyper 212 coolers.
Hyper 212 concept

There will be no more worrying if the concept Hyper 212 will have enough RAM clearance  as the new concept will fit any RAM configuration. Another cool feature to this concept Hyper 212 cooler is a unique RGB Cooler Master logo that syncs up with the Cooler Master RGB Fans.
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‘Chiak’ Chendul For Just RM1 With GrabPay — What A Way To Celebrate George Town’s 10th Anniversary!

Chendul lovers, take note. Grab will be offering chendul for just RM1 when you use your GrabPay credits. This is to celebrate George Town’s 10th anniversary of being a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
RM1 Chendul With GrabPay
The chendul of choice, comes in the form of Penang Road’s famous Teochew Chendul. Now you can utilize the recently launched GrabPay to buy it for just RM1. Grab is hosting this special offer to honor George Town’s anniversary as one of UNESCO’s World Heritage Site.
To do so, you can simply use your GrabPay, which previously only accepted debit or credit cards. It is now updated with the option to top-up with real money for an added convenience. Available currently in eight major cities such as Klang Valley, Penang, Johor Bahru, Ipoh, Melaka, Kota Kinabalu, Kuching, and Kuantan, users can now pay for rides and food at selected GrabPay merchants.

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Besides the RM1 Chendul offering, users can enjoy RM5 off Grab rides to and from Penang Road Famous Teochew Chendul @ Lebuh Keng Keew when they use the promo code ‘HERITAGE’ and pay with GrabPay Credits for their ride.
This offer is valid only on July 7th and 8th of 2018. For more information on the deals, you can click here to find out more.
Pokdepinion: Sounds like a good deal to me, since its normal price is RM3.80! So get yours fast, Penang people!

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ROG Phone to go on pre-order this 13th October? There will also be massive discounts on other ASUS products!

We have just received wind that ASUS Malaysia are working with Shopee Malaysia to bring ASUS Super Brands Day on Shopee’s online shopping platform. There will be amazing promotions with more than RM400 slashed off selected products from 13th to 17th October. And we also heard that the ROG Phone will also be up for pre-orders during that period.

We definitely didn’t expect the most anticipated gaming smartphone to go on pre-order before it is officially introduced in Malaysia on 22nd October. Pricing has yet to be confirmed though, so you will have to keep your eyes peeled and wallets ready on 13th October.

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A formidable AC2900 router that will be offered at nearly 20% off SRP on ASUS Super Brands Day
Now onto the promotions that will be available the ASUS Super Brands Day. The long list of items that will be on offer include routers, peripherals and monitors. You can expect to see the ASUS RT-AC86U router going for much lower than the current selling price, and also more affordable items like the ROG Strix Impact which also enjoy huge discounts of up to 36% off SRP. The items offered start from less than RM130, and there will apparently be a 3% voucher to make the items even more ridiculously discounted.
The ASUS Super Brands Day promotion is going to run from 13th to 17th October, and is expected to feature very limited units, so you will have to check frequently to see which items are on sale!
Pokdepinion: Hmm after the long partnership with Lazada, I wonder what made ASUS decide to go with Shopee this time. Too many leaks, maybe?
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