Netflix Will Soon Venture Into Games But Won’t Charge Users

It appears that Netflix has revealed in a shareholders letter that they will be offering a gaming service on their platform. What’s better is that they won’t any additional charges for it.
Netflix to introduce gaming service

The company has said that they plan to build on “interactivity” where the service will come at no additional cost to users. Despite that, they’ve said for now it will be only available for mobile devices.

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We’re also in the early stages of further expanding into games, building on our earlier efforts around interactivity (eg Black Mirror: Bandersnatch) and our Stranger Things games. We view gaming as another new content category for us, similar to our expansions into original films, animation, and unscripted TV. Games will be included in members’ Netflix subscription at no additional cost similar to films and series. Initially, we’ll be primarily focused on games for mobile devices.
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Previously the company hired former EA and Zynga executive Mike Verdu, which kind of led to the assumption that the game would do something in the gaming section. At the time of writing, it is reported that there are 209 million people subscribed to Netflix but competition in the market is there with the emergence of new platforms from Disney, HBO, Amazon and the likes.
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Pokdepinion: I have my doubts when it comes for them to do gaming… That being said, they definitely need something to stay on top, you’ve got to be unique from the competitors. Let’s see how they do and how good their “games” are.
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The Humble Capcom X Sega X Atlus Bundle; Sonic Adventure 2, RE4, and More!

The Humble Capcom X Sega X Atlus Bundle is bringing a number of awesome games for a cheap price, including Resident Evil 4, Sonic Adventure 2, and more!

The Humble Capcom X Sega X Atlus Bundle

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Today, Humble Bundle announced that they have partnered with three large game publishers  for the Humble Capcom X Sega X Atlus Bundle, which is running for the next thirteen days. It includes quite a few notable titles from the three companies, includingSonic Generations, Resident Evil 4, and Tesla Effect: A Tex Murphy Adventure.
The bundle supports multiple specific charities, including World Wildlife Fund, Games Aid, Access Sport and Special Effect, though it is possible to choose another charity to donate to if you want. You can also determine where exactly your money goes, as Humble Bundle lets you toggle how much of what you pay goes to the developers, the charities, and Humble Bundle themselves.
Those who pay $1 will get codes for the following titles:

Rollers of the Realm
Zeno Clash 2
Sonic Adventure 2
Bionic Commando
Citizens of Earth

If you are willing to pay more than the average (which at the time of this writing is $6.71), you will net the following games and Steam discounts:

Renegade Ops Collection
Sonic Generations Collection
Resident Evil 4
Dead Rising
Tesla Effect: A Tex Murphy Adventure
50% off Dawn of War III
50% off Street Fighter V
66% off The Deadly Tower of Monsters.

Finally, those willing to spend $12 will garner the following two titles:

Motorsport Manager
Devil May Cry 4 Special Edition

All the games including in the bundle are for Windows PC via Steam; you can check out the bundle right here. All together, the bundle contains twelve titles worth a total of $216.88.

Pokdepinion: That is a whole bunch of awesome games, a blast from the past if you will, for such an affordable price. If you haven’t played any of the games listed there, you’ve missed out on a lot over the years.
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You Can Now Create Your Own WhatsApp Stickers!

A fan of stickers? Well the folks at WhatsApp has recently revealed that you can now make your won custom stickers on the platform.
You can now create your own WhatsApp stickers

The feature is available both on Web and Desktop (soon). If you are interested in making one of your own, you can select the attachment icon (paperclip icon) from any chat, click on Sticker, and finally upload your photo to create the sticker.

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You can outline and crop your photo into a sticker and add emojis or words to it and you’re set. They’ve said that the feature is now available on WhatsApp for Web and will be rolling out in the coming week for the desktop version. Be sure to download the latest version of the platform to use the feature too.
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Pokdepinion: Seems pretty fun to add a bit of personal touch to your stickers, might give it a go after this.
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Alienware m15 R3, m17 R3, and Aurora R11 Coming Soon to Malaysia

If you have been looking to improve your gaming setup at home, then you’re going to have a number of new options to consider. To be precise, two gaming laptops and a gaming desktop by Alienware. The Alienware m15 R3, Alienware m17 R3, and the Alienware Aurora R11 gaming desktop. Let’s see what’s new with the gaming machines.
Alienware m15 R3 Gaming Laptop

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The Alienware m15 R3 gaming laptop is essentially a souped up version of its predecessor, with improved specs. Coming with a 10th Gen Intel CPU up to i9-10980HK and up to NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER Max-Q, it’s packing plenty of firepower for gamers to enjoy.
In terms of memory, it can come with up to 32GB DDR4 RAM clocking in at 2666 MHz and an assortment of storage solutions to consider. You can have a single storage solution, RAID0, and RAID0 with an extra 512GB PCIe M.2 SSD.
As for the display, you have the choice of a 15.6-inch display in either Full HD or 4K resolution. The Full HD variants have the benefits of high frame rates in either 144Hz or 300Hz whereas the 4K variant will use an OLED panel and comes with Tobii Eyetracking technology.

For networking, it will be powered by the KILLER Wi-Fi6 1650i 2×2, giving you 802.11ax Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0, and KILLER Ethernet E3000. And of course, the keyboard will have the AlienFX 4-zone RGB keyboard for that added bling factor. The battery capacity could come in either 56Whr or 86Whr, with the latter resulting in a better battery life but with a slightly heavier laptop, up to 2.5kg. It is still rather compact at just 20.5mm thin.
For a better look at the Alienware m15 R3 specs, check it out right below here:
Alienware m15 R3 Specs

CPU
Intel Core i5-10300H (4C / 8T @ up to 4.5 GHz), 8M Cache, 45W TDP, 14nm
Intel Core i7-10750H (6C / 12T @ up to 5 GHz), 12M Cache, 45W TDP, 14nm
Intel Core i9-10980HK (8C / 16T @ up to 5.3 GHz), 16M Cache, 45W TDP, 14nm

RAM
8 / 16GB / 32GB 2666 MHz DDR4

GPU
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Ti 4GB GDDR6
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti 6GB GDDR6
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 6GB GDDR6
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 8GB GDDR6
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER 8GB GDDR6
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER Max-Q 8GB GDDR6

Storage
128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB PCIe M.2 SSD (Class 35 / 40)
Single Storage
256GB / 512GB / 1TB / 2TB M.2 SSD
RAID0
512GB (2 x 256GB PCIe M.2 SSD) RAID0
1TB (2 x 512GB PCIe M.2 SSD) RAID0
2TB (2 x 1TB PCIe M.2 SSD) RAID0
4TB (2 x 2TB PCIe M.2 SSD) RAID0
RAID 0 Dual Storage
2TB (2 x 1TB PCIe M.2 SSD) RAID0 + 512GB PCIe M.2 SSD
4TB (2 x 2TB PCIe M.2 SSD) RAID0 + 512GB PCIe M.2 SSD

Display
15.6″ FHD (1920 X 1080) 144Hz 7ms display with 300 nits brightness, 72% NTSC, NVIDIA G-SYNC optional
15.6″ FHD (1920 X 1080) 300Hz 3ms display with 300 nits brightness, 100% sRGB
15.6″ 4K (3840 X 2160) 60Hz 1ms OLED display with 400 nits brightness, 100% DCI-P3, Tobii Eyetracking

Keyboard
4-zone AlienFX RGB keyboard

Connectivity
Wireless:
802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax Wi-Fi (Dual Band 2.4 GHz & 5 GHz)
KILLER Wi-Fi6 1650i 2×2
Bluetooth 5.0
I/O:
1 x Thunderbolt 3 (Supports USB 3.2 Gen2 10Gbps, 40Gbps Thunderbolt, and DisplayPort 1.2)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-A
1 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-A with Powershare
1 x Alienware Graphics Amplifier
1 x RJ45 LAN (KILLER Ethernet E3000)
1 x HDMI 2.0b with HDCP 2.2
1 x miniDisplayPort 1.4
1 x Wedge lock slot
1 x UHS-II card reader
1 x Proprietary Charging Port

Audio
2-way Stereo Speaker Design with Discrete Smart Amp Woofer
1 x Combo Audio Jack
Dual Array Digital Microphones

Power
56 Wh, 3-cell Battery with Alienware Battery Defender
86 Wh, 4-cell Battery with Alienware Battery Defender
130W / 180W / 240W Power Adapter

Dimensions
360.3 x 276 x 20.5 mm (W x D x H)

Weight
2.11 to 2.5 kg

The Alienware m15 R3 gaming laptop will be available in Malaysia starting 22nd May 2020. It will be retailing from RM9,899 onwards.
Alienware m17 R3 Gaming Laptop

The Alienware m17 R3 is essentially the same as the m15 R3 but in a bigger package. It has a 17.3-inch display with similar options of Full HD and 4K resolution, has an extra storage option for consumer to enjoy, and is nearly 500g heavier.
We reviewed its predecessor, the R2, earlier this year. Check out the review for that by clicking right here.

For a better look at the Alienware m17 R3 specs, check it out right below here:
Alienware m17 R3 Specs

CPU
Intel Core i5-10300H (4C / 8T @ up to 4.5 GHz), 8M Cache, 45W TDP, 14nm
Intel Core i7-10750H (6C / 12T @ up to 5 GHz), 12M Cache, 45W TDP, 14nm
Intel Core i9-10980HK (8C / 16T @ up to 5.3 GHz), 16M Cache, 45W TDP, 14nm

RAM
8 / 16GB / 32GB 2666 MHz DDR4

GPU
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Ti 4GB GDDR6
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti 6GB GDDR6
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 6GB GDDR6
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 8GB GDDR6
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER 8GB GDDR6
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER Max-Q 8GB GDDR6

Storage
128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB PCIe M.2 SSD (Class 35 / 40)
Single Storage
256GB / 512GB / 1TB / 2TB M.2 SSD
RAID0
512GB (2 x 256GB PCIe M.2 SSD) RAID0
1TB (2 x 512GB PCIe M.2 SSD) RAID0
2TB (2 x 1TB PCIe M.2 SSD) RAID0
4TB (2 x 2TB PCIe M.2 SSD) RAID0
RAID0
1TB (2 x 512GB PCIe M.2 SSD) RAID0 + 512GB PCIe M.2 SSD
2TB (2 x 1TB PCIe M.2 SSD) RAID0 + 512GB PCIe M.2 SSD
4TB (2 x 2TB PCIe M.2 SSD) RAID0 + 512GB PCIe M.2 SSD

Display
17.3″ FHD (1920 X 1080) 144Hz 9ms display with 300 nits brightness, 72% NTSC, NVIDIA G-SYNC optional
17.3″ FHD (1920 X 1080) 300Hz 3ms display with 300 nits brightness, 100% sRGB
17.3″ 4K (3840 X 2160) 60Hz 25ms OLED display with 500 nits brightness, 100% Adobe RGB, Tobii Eyetracking

Keyboard
4-zone AlienFX RGB keyboard with numeric keypad

Connectivity
Wireless:
802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax Wi-Fi (Dual Band 2.4 GHz & 5 GHz)
KILLER Wi-Fi6 1650i 2×2
Bluetooth 5.0
I/O:
1 x Thunderbolt 3 (Supports USB 3.2 Gen2 10Gbps, 40Gbps Thunderbolt, and DisplayPort 1.2)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-A
1 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-A with Powershare
1 x Alienware Graphics Amplifier
1 x RJ45 LAN (KILLER Ethernet E3000)
1 x HDMI 2.0b with HDCP 2.2
1 x miniDisplayPort 1.4
1 x Wedge lock slot
1 x UHS-II card reader
1 x Proprietary Charging Port

Audio
2-way Stereo Speaker Design with Discrete Smart Amp Woofer
1 x Combo Audio Jack
Dual Array Digital Microphones

Power
56 Wh, 3-cell Battery with Alienware Battery Defender
86 Wh, 4-cell Battery with Alienware Battery Defender
130W / 180W / 240W / 330W Power Adapter

Dimensions
399.8 x 294.3 x 20.5 mm (W x D x H)

Weight
2.5 to 2.97 kg

The Alienware m17 R3 gaming laptop will be available in Malaysia starting 22nd May 2020. It will be retailing from RM9,899 onwards.
Alienware Aurora R11 Gaming Desktop

The Alienware Aurora R11 on the other hand is a gaming desktop. Gamers can pick a more budget-oriented build or go full force with dual graphics cards, Intel Core i9-10980HK, 64GB RAM, and dual SSD storage solutions. The motherboard itself uses the Intel Z490 chipset, which allows you to take advantage of a number of performance-enhancing features.
We also reviewed another Alienware gaming desktop early this year. Click right here to read all about it.

For the full customization options with the Alienware Aurora R11 gaming desktop, check it out right below here:
Alienware Aurora R11 Specs

CPU
Intel Core i5-10400F (6C / 12T @ up to 4.3 GHz), 12M Cache, 65W TDP, 14nm
Intel Core i5-10600KF (6C / 12T @ up to 4.8 GHz), 12M Cache, 95W TDP, 14nm
Intel Core i7-10700KF (8C / 16T @ up to 5.1 GHz), 16M Cache, 125W TDP, 14nm
Intel Core i9-10980HK (10C / 20T @ up to 5.3 GHz), 20M Cache, 125W TDP, 14nm

RAM
8 / 16GB / 32GB / 64GB HyperX FURY DDR4 XMP @ 2933 MHz
8 / 16GB / 32GB / 64GB HyperX FURY DDR4 XMP @ 3200 MHz
4 x DIMM slots

GPU
Single Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 4GB GDDR5
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER 4GB GDDR6
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER 6GB GDDR6
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti 6GB GDDR6
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 6GB GDDR6
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER 6GB GDDR6
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 8GB GDDR6
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER 8GB GDDR6
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER 8GB GDDR6
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 TI 11GB GDDR6
Liquid-cooled NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER 8GB GDDR6
AMD Radeon 5600 6GB GDDR6
AMD Radeon RX 5700 8GB GDDR6
AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT 8GB GDDR6
AMD Radeon VII 16GB HBM2
 Dual Graphics
Dual NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER 8GB GDDR6 with NVIDIA NVLink SLI Enabled
Dual NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER 8GB GDDR6 with NVIDIA NVLink SLI Enabled
Dual NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Ti 8GB GDDR6 with NVIDIA NVLink SLI Enabled

Storage
128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB PCIe M.2 SSD (Class 35 / 40)
Single Storage
256GB / 512GB / 1TB / 2TB NVMe PCIe M.2 SSD
1TB / 2TB 7200RPM SATA HDD
Intel Optane Accelerated
16GB M.2 PCIe Intel Optane Memory + 1TB SATA 7200RPM
32GB M.2 PCIe Intel Optane Memory + 1TB SATA 7200RPM
32GB M.2 PCIe Intel Optane Memory + 2TB SATA 7200RPM
Dual Storage Drives
128GB M.2 SATA SSD + 1TB / 2TB 7200RPM SATA
256GB /512GB / 1TB / 2TB NVMe M.2 PCIe SSD + 1TB / 2TB 7200RPM SATA

Chipset
Intel Z490, mATX motherboard

Connectivity
Wireless:
802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax Wi-Fi (Dual Band 2.4 GHz & 5 GHz)
Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX201 2×2 / KILLER Wi-Fi6 1650i 2×2
Bluetooth 5.0
Front I/O:
1 x Headphone/Line Out
1 x Microphone/Line In
2 x Type-A USB 3.2 Gen 1
1 x Type-A USB 3.2 Gen 1 with Powershare technology
1 x Type-C USB 3.2 Gen 1 with Powershare technology
Rear I/O:
1 x SPDIF Digital Output (TOSLINK)
1 x SPDIF Digital Output (Coaxial)
6 x Type-A USB 2.0
1 x Type-C USB 3.2 Gen 2 with Powershare technology
3 x Type-A USB 3.2 Gen 1
1 x Type-A USB 3.2 Gen 2
1 x RJ-45 (Killer E3000 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet)
1 x Microphone In
1 x Line In
1 x Line Out
1 x Center/Subwoofer Output
1 x Rear Surround Output
1 x Side Surround Output

RGB
2 unique programmable zones with up to 16.8 million distinct colours (Dark Side of the Moon)
4 unique programmable zones with up to 16.8 million distinct colours (Lunar Light)

Chassis Options
Alienware 550W Multi-GPU Approved Power Supply with Smart Cooling CPU Heatsink
Alienware 550W Multi-GPU Approved Power Supply with High Performance CPU Liquid Cooling
Alienware 1000W Multi-GPU Approved Power Supply with Smart Cooling CPU Heatsink
Alienware 1000W Multi-GPU Approved Power Supply with High Performance CPU Liquid Cooling

Dimensions
222.8 x 431.9 x 481.6 mm (W x D x H)

Weight
Up to 17.8 kg

The Alienware Aurora R11 gaming desktop will be available in Malaysia starting 22nd May 2020. It will be retailing from RM6,999 onwards.
Pokdepinion: I can’t wait to give the machines a try. I am personally interested in the new m17 but I always want to know the thermal performance for both gaming laptops.
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ZOTAC GAMING Announces GeForce RTX 40 Series GPUs

ZOTAC GAMING announces its latest GPU offerings under NVIDIA’s RTX 40 series.
Powered by next-gen Ada Lovelace architecture, ZOTAC’s latest models will include three lineups: AMP Extreme AIRO, Trinity OC and Trinity. All three RTX models (4090, 4080 16GB & 12GB) will be featured in all three lineups.
AMP Extreme AIRO series

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As the newest addition of the ZOTAC lineup, this model utilizes the aerodynamic-inspired AIR-Optimized design, providing outstanding thermal efficiency – exclusive features include the counter-rotating fan for smooth airflow, and a durable die-cast backplate for rigidity. IceStorm 3.0 features a triple double-height fans with extended blade width over the previous generation to enable optimal airflow; the center fan rotates in opposite direction to minimize turbulence and thus lowers the fan noise. The RTX 4090 model will feature a 24+4 phase VRM for enhanced stability and improved VRM thermals.
Trinity (OC) series

Derived from flagship’s cutting-edge technologies, both Trinity and Trinity OC models are powered by a trio of powerful cooling fans, a full length heatsink, noise reduction enhancements, reinforced chassis and addressable RGB elements.
Features
All models come with a full-length aluminum fin stack, paired with up to 9 copper heatpipes coupled with vapor chamber to cool down the most powerful components. Airflow can escape through ventilation paths from all sides to boost cooling efficiency. Anti-vibration pads, dual ball bearing fans and automatic fan stop control minimizes fan noise and extends the lifespan of the fans; all fan speeds can be tuned individually, and users can switch between two BIOS modes via a physical switch or through the ZOTAC GAMING Firestorm Utility.

In addition, all ZOTAC GAMING RTX 40 series GPUs will come bundled with a metal GPU support stand for additional reinforcement against GPU sag. All cards feature a 3-pin RGB header and a bundled cable which allows users to sync GPU lighting with their existing lighting presets.
The new ZOTAC GAMING Firestorm Utility features a new, redesign UI for GeForce RTX 40 series models – it comes with a host of tuning options such as core and memory clock, voltage, fan speed and curve settings, SPECTRA 2.0 RGB lighting effects and one-click BIOS switching.
Availability
The ZOTAC GAMING GeForce RTX 4090 Series will be available starting early October 2022, while both RTX 4080 Series models will be available beginning early November 2022. Local availability varies.
For more details, head to ZOTAC’s landing page here.
Pokdepinion: Quite a standout design looking back at many GPU models that comes before this, which often is sharp edges everywhere.
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Square Enix RPG Noahmund Coming to Steam – Release Window Revealed

Estudio Àbrego’s Noahmund has made it into the Square Enix Collective and will be coming to PC via Steam very soon. Will this be your next RPG to sink your teeth into?
Square Enix RPG Noahmund Coming to Steam

Noahmund is an upcoming RPG title from Estudio Àbrego that had been successfully kickstarted on 21st May 2018. It raised €10,428 and made it onto the Square Enix Collective in March. Based on the latest info we got on the game, Noahmund is will be launching on Steam for PC and Mac this year.
Square Enix Collective officially launched back in 2014 after discussing plans to form a partnership with Indiegogo the year before and then revealing plans for the launch of their Collective program. As you can see, the collective does have an interesting list of indie games.

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It’s also due to arrive for the PlayStation 4 as a physical and digital copy as detailed in their March update on Kickstarter
PS4 version will be available, thanks to the III Edition of PlayStation Games Camp, next winter, in physical format and digital format through PS Store.
Noahmund is inspired by classic games like Chrono Trigger and Final Fantasy Tactics, and it puts combat into a real-time environment on a tactical grid system. Players can expect to upgrade their characters and learn new abilities while also exploring dungeons. Puzzles are also featured with a classic board game node-based exploration system.
From what we know so far, it tells the story of Galina Angstrou, an agent of Shinn and her guardian Berani Valenti with an aim to destroy Salaber’s most powerful weapon. Doing so would help end the war devastating the lands of Feros. You can check out the cinematic trailer at the top of this post.
Estudio Àbrego’s Noahmund will be coming to PC and Mac via Steam, sometime in Q3 of 2018.
Pokdepinion: Time to add Estudio Àbrego’s Noahmund to the list of RPGs I need to play this year. Keep an eye out for the review.
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PlayStation Spartacus Rumours Show Notable Differences with Xbox Game Pass

New rumours have surfaced on the PlayStation Spartacus game subscription service, which shows some key differences with Xbox Game Pass. Here’s what we know thus far.
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Recently, a report on Bloomberg revealed that the PlayStation Spartacus subscription service might go live very soon. As a result, more and more details about the service have revealed itself, though it remains to be unconfirmed. Regardless, if there is any truth to it, it does show a few interesting differences with Xbox Game Pass.
For starters, it’s said that major first-party games will not be coming to the service from the first day of its launch. In comparison, the Xbox Game Pass promises access to all first-party exclusives from day, which is a great attraction factor.

Apart from that, PlayStation Spartacus is said to have multiple tiers, each with their own set of perks. From what we know thus far, the highest tier will include support to stream games as well. We can expect 3 tiers for now, which is more than the Xbox Game Pass’s 2 tiers for the regular and Ultimate plans.
Lastly, it’s being rumoured that PlayStation Spartacus will be pricier, with the highest tier going for around USD $16 (RM67.37) per month. Of course, the lower tiers could still be more affordable than its competition but for now, this is what we’re looking at. Do take these with a grain of salt. We will report more on this as soon as information becomes available so stay tuned.

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Pokdepinion: Being more expensive isn’t necessarily a bad thing. It boils down to whether the price is actually worth it or not, as they might offer more to improve its value proposition. We will just have to wait and find out.
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Director Of Yakuza Series Praises Ghost of Tsushima, Says Game Should’ve Been Made By The Japanese

Ghost of Tsushima: More Japanese than the Japanese?

It’s probably safe to say that Sucker Punch Productions’ Ghost of Tsushima has been a huge knock out of the park since its release a few weeks ago, with it garnering critical acclaim left and right as well as breaking sales records to becomes the PlayStation’s fastest-selling new IP. The game isn’t without its detractors though as a select section of fans have criticised the game of carrying racist connotations seeing that a game centred around Japan and Japanese culture was developed by a Western studio.

Funnily enough, the folks in Japan love Ghost of Tsushima and the game has been lauded by critics and gamers alike there. Among those heaping praise on the game is Yakuza series director, Toshihiro Nagoshi. During a recent livestream by Sega which he appeared in, Nagoshi was asked on his thoughts were of the game.

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“We definitely lost to them. I think it’s a game that definitely should have been made by Japanese people, but I heard they did a monstrous job collecting data and everything. There’s also the Kurosawa Mode, showing how they tried to pursue an artistic movie feel with the game overall. It’s the kind of work made by non-Japanese people that makes you feel they’re even more Japanese than us. I think it’s amazing. We often believe Western people would never get certain Japanese things, but the game shows this way of thinking is wrong in the first place,” Nagoshi answered.
He added further, “The game also has a lot of innovative elements, like how it uses shadows really well. I’m sure they worked tremendously hard on all these things too, and it fits the story. It’s amazing. It became the fastest-selling new PlayStation IP too. I knew it would sell a lot. But I was wondering whether it’d sell that much or not. Because similar-looking games recently released like Sekiro, and some could think they don’t need Ghost of Tsushima anymore.”

Nagoshi also praised the effort that Sucker Punch Productions put into the game’s motion capture performances as well as other elements such as the direction and expressions. He also expressed admiration at how the game’s lead, Jin Sakai, doesn’t carry the good looks of a traditional game protagonist.
Lastly, Toshihiro Nagoshi congratulated everyone at Sucker Punch Productions on Ghost of Tsushima’s success and commended their efforts for successfully developing a game set in this era of Japan. You can check out the whole livestream down below:

In case you missed it, check out our spoiler-free review of Ghost of Tsushima right here. We definitely don’t think the game is racist.
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Pokdepinion: I think it’s pretty cool that noteworthy people like Toshihiro Nagoshi are fans of Ghost of Tsushima. Also kudos to Sucker Punch too for pulling off a game of this magnitude.
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Make teaching and learning fun again with the JOI Smartboard!

The way we learn has probably seen some major changes, especially with the recent MCO that meant everyone had to stay home. While schools have reopened, there is probably little reason to revert to old-school teaching and learning. Enter the JOI Smartboard, which gives you the ability to make learning a more interactive experience by bringing it into the digital space.
With the JOI Smartboard, you can choose whether you want to run Windows 10 or Android OS, depending on your software needs. This delivers even greater flexibility to use whatever apps you need to better deliver your message to students.

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Another very useful feature that the JOI Smartboard offers is the Capture mode that lets you record your screen while you are teaching. Educators can then share the video with students to allow them to review the material at home. You can even edit the video directly on the JOI Smartboard to make the videos more concise for easier consumption.
If you want to cast your device’s display to the JOI Smartboard, it provides the Connect feature that not only lets you beam your personal device’s screen wirelessly to the JOI Smartboard, but also use it as a remote control system to make the lesson more interactive. Wired connections are also available with Easicable which will allow you to share your screen with just a single cable connection.

Last but not least, the JOI Smartboard also offers Note that turns the JOI Smartboard into an interactive whiteboard. It not only lets you do basic annotations on the screen, but also simplifies the process of sharing mathematical formulae, chemical compositions and much more. Instead of having to write and draw out everything by hand, the JOI Smartboard makes it simpler while also more interactive for everyone.
Based on the Intel Interactive Flat Panel Display platform, the JOI Smartboard come with Intel® processors to deliver the performance necessary to power all the features seamlessly. The use of Intel® processors provide a robust hardware platform that will support all the applications you need to run on the JOI Smartboard to better convey your message to students in an interactive way.
The JOI Smartboard combines the best hardware and software to make the classroom a more conducive learning environment, as it is so much more than just a simple display. Top-notch security features are also baked into the Intel processors powering the JOI Smartboard, providing peace of mind.

For teachers who want to use the JOI Smartboard, JOI provides a leasing program and installment schemes of up to 36 months. You will even be eligible for a limited-time giveaway upon purchase which is valid from now until 26th September. Terms and condition apply.
For more information, you can head on over to the link below:
Find out more about the JOI Smartboard
Alternatively, you can also contact the following representatives to find out more about the JOI Smartboard:
Northern region (Perak, Penang & etc.)

Janet
Azhar
Tom

Central & Southern region (Kuala Lumpur, Selangor & etc.)

KK Mak
Saw

This is an exclusive article for JOI Malaysia.
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#PokdePicks 5 Awesome Games to Look Out For in May 2019
 A Plague Tale: Innocence

Developed by Asobo Studio, A Plague Tale: Innocence is a puzzle-driven action adventure game set in the year 1349 during the events of the Hundred Years’ War. The Black Plague pandemic has just begun and is ruthlessly ravaging the Kingdom of France. Amicia and her younger brother Hugo are pursued by the Inquisition through villages devastated by the disease.
The escape is not easy and they will have to join forces with other children as well as evade swarms of rats using fire and light. The player controls Amicia, a sling-thrower who can throw rocks to either distract the rats from themselves or to direct them towards the Inquisition knights that are hunting you down. You will need to rely on your wit to survive this perilous journey.
Fun fact, the story for A Plague Tale: Innocence was crafted based on what Asobo Studio learned from Pixar. In an interview with Xbox Wire, Lead Game Designer Kevin Choteau mentioned that the formula for a compelling single-player narrative is “write, erase, change, enrich, and repeat.”

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A Plague Tale: Innocence will be coming to the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC on 14th May 2019.
 Rage 2

A collaboration project between Avalanche Studios and id Software, Rage 2 is a first-person shooter set 30 years after the first Rage game. In the game, an asteroid has annihilated most of the earth’s population, and humanity’s numbers are dwindling. Ruthless and bloodthirsty gangs roam the open roads and the tyrannical Authority seek to rule with an iron fist.
Players take on the role of Walker, the last Ranger of the wasteland who has been robbed of his home and left for dead. This is due to the Authority hunting for nano technology, making the protagonist the ideal target. With no choice left, Walker sets out on an adventure to take down the Authority not only for revenge, but also for the sake of humanity’s survival.
Fun fact, Id Software studio director Tim Willits mentioned that the previous game’s development did not as planned due to the limited technology at the time. As such, Rage 2 utilizes Avalanche Studios’ Apex game engine, which allows the team to create detailed environments while also allowing players to transition between worlds without any loading screens.
Rage 2 will be coming to the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC on 14th May 2019.
 Team Sonic Racing

The return of Sega’s most iconic mascot in the video game industry, Team Sonic Racing is a kart racing game featuring characters from Sonic the Hedgehog. Unlike normal kart racers however, it has a bigger focus on cooperative play as the player is part of a team of racers. Instead of winning races by finishing fastest, teams will earn points based on how they worked together.
The game features a variety of game modes, including Grand Prix, in which players compete to earn points; Time Trial, in which players race for the fastest time possible; and Exhibition, in which players can customize the racing rules. There is also a Team Adventure mode which serves as a story-driven campaign and tutorial for new racers, giving players an explanation for why they are racing.
Fun fact, the concept for Team Sonic Racing came about when game producer Takashi Iizuka wanted to give a unique spin to kart racing. The team-based focus was conceived when Iizuka observed his son playing a kart racing game with friends. He noticed that they were all not happy and wondered if there was a way for everyone to enjoy it. This led to the cooperative spin to Team Sonic Racing.
Team Sonic Racing will be coming to the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch and PC on 21st May 2019.
 Observation

Developed by interactive horror experts No Code Studio, Observation is a sci-fi thriller game set in outer space. Players go on a story-driven adventure to uncover the circumstances surrounding Dr. Emma Fisher, and the crew of her mission, through the lens of the station’s artificial intelligence S.A.M.
Players assume the role of S.A.M. by operating the station’s control systems, cameras, and tools to assist Emma in discovering what is happening to the station, the vanished crew, and S.A.M. itself. One thing’s for sure, what’s lurking in the vast darkness of outer space isn’t something for the weak-hearted to face.
Fun fact, developer No Code Studio is well-known for making interactive horror games. Previously, they released the critically-acclaimed Stories Untold in 2017, and Stories Untold in 2016. As such, many are looking forward to experiencing a unique horror experience as Observation is a virtual reality-based game.
Observation will be coming to the PlayStation 4 and PC on 21st May 2019.
 Conan Unconquered

Developed by the same minds behind the Command and Conquer series, Conan Unconquered is a real-time strategy game set in the barbaric world of Conan the Barbarian. Players will have to build their stronghold and assemble an army to survive the savage hordes of Hyboria. The enemies will come in endless waves, and survival will be fully dependent on your management skills.
Wave after wave of increasingly more difficult enemies will rush at your gates and you will need to manage resources, research new technologies to advance your defenses, and recruit an ever-growing army if you are to save survive utter destruction. Players can either play this game alone or with another player in cooperative fashion.
Fun fact, Conan Unconquered is developed by Petroglyph Games, a studio made up of the same people who have worked on Star Wars: Empire at War and a number of entries in the Command & Conquer series. While it’s the first time we are getting a real-time strategy entry for Conan the Barbarian, we have seasoned developers for the genre working to ensure a high-quality release.
Conan Unconquered will be coming exclusively to PC on 30th May 2019.
Be sure to stay tuned for more #PokdePicks right here on Pokde.net.
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Realme 3 launched in India priced from RM517 — to go on sale starting this 12th March

Realme has finally taken the wraps off the Realme 3, with mid-range specifications across the board. However with its price ranging from as low as Rs 8999 (~RM517), it stands to offer some impressive bang for buck.

All of that mid-range hardware is crammed into a plastic body that comes in a beautiful Radiant Blue, a darker Dynamic Black which also features a mesmerizing blue sprinkles across the back. And then there’s the boring Classic Black.

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The display is probably the weakest link in the Realme 3, with it featuring a sad HD+ resolution despite measuring a good 6.2″ across. The screen-to-body ratio is also pretty good at 88.3% thanks to its dewdrop notch, but yeah, that resolution is going to be a bummer.
Here are the specifications of the Realme 3:
Realme 3 Specifications

MediaTek Helio P70, octa-core up to 2.1 GHz, 12nm FinFET
ARM Mali-G72 MP3 @ 900 MHz
Up to 4GB RAM
Up to 64GB storage (expandable via microSD up to 256GB)
6.2″ HD+ LCD display, dewdrop notch, 88.3% screen-to-body ratio
13MP f/1.8 + 2MP depth sensor, Hybrid HDR, Nightscape, Chroma Boost, Portrait Mode
13MP f/2.0
ColorOS 6.0 based on Android 9 Pie
4230 mAh battery, 10W charging
3GB+32GB: INR 8999 (~RM517)
4GB+64GB: INR 10999 (~RM632)

As it stands it appears the the Realme 3 is more of an upgrade for those coming from the Realme C1 and Realme 2. It’s really affordable, but let’s see how much it will cost once it arrives officially here in Malaysia.
Pokdepinion: I am probably most interested to see what Realme brings to the table with ColorOS 6!
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Nintendo Switch owners, rejoice. Apex Legends will finally be making its way to the platform, giving you the full battle royale experience in the comforts of the console-handheld hybrid gaming system.
Apex Legends Coming to Nintendo Switch This March 2021

We’re proud to announce that Apex Legends launches on Nintendo Switch on March 9th, 2021.
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Previously, it was confirmed that Apex Legends will be making its way to the Nintendo Switch at EA Play 2020. Unfortunately, there have been delays to that plan. Now, we can confirm that the game will be coming in time to enjoy most parts of Season 8.

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It will officially be made available starting 9th March 2021, and it will still be free to play. You can download the game via the Nintendo eShop. Furthermore, you can purchase the premium Apex Coins, which can be used to purchase in-game cosmetics and the game’s Battle Pass, on the eShop as well.
To give Nintendo Switch owners a more even playing field as a month would have passed in Season 8 by the time the game is launched, every Switch player will get the first 30 levels of the Battle Pass for free. Cross play will also be present, which will result in an instant boost in player base overall for the game.
It’s worth noting that you won’t be able to carry over your progression from other accounts to the Nintendo Switch version Apex Legends. According to Lead Producer Drew McCoy, “Unfortunately we won’t ever be able to do cross-progress or cross-purchases”. Interestingly, a recent Reddit AMA in December 2020 revealed that Respawn does want to introduce cross-progression, but development on that is still in its early stages.
Apex Legends will be coming to the Nintendo Switch on 9th March 2021. It’s already available for free on the PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, and PC.
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Pokdepinion: Looks like we’re gonna see yet another spike in player base for the game, which is great.
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Play Destiny 2 for FREE; Activision offers free trial to attract more players

Just ahead of the teased rework and upcoming Curse of Osiris DLC, Destiny 2’s publisher Activision announced the free trial for the game. Like all free trials, there are a few catches, but at least you get to try out the game before paying RM160 for the game. The free trial will start on 28th November which translate to sometime tomorrow here in Malaysia.

In the free trial, you can do quests while exploring two of the in-game locations: European Dead Zone and Titan. You can also participate in PvP combat in the Crucible multiplayer arena and join clans. You will be capped at Level 7 in the free trial, but you can continue your progress if you decide to purchase the game at a later date.
The Destiny 2 free trial will be available on PC, Playstation 4 and Xbox One, so regardless if you are a member of the PC Master Race or a console gamer, go get a taste of the free game. Do note that the aforementioned RM160 price will most probably expire by the time the trial comes online, so you will have to foot out more than RM240 for the game. Wew.

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Pokdepinion: Graphics looks good, gameplay, maybe? I enjoyed Warframe, so maybe I will enjoy this too.
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MasterLiquid, MasterFan and MasterGel Series of Thermal Solutions by Cooler Master Launched in Malaysia

Cooler Master, a leader in design and manufacturing computer components and peripherals, today announced the immediate availability of the MasterLiquid Pro 120 & 240, MasterFan Pro 120 & 140 series and the full range of MasterGel series.
MasterLiquid Pro 120 & 240

The MasterLiquid Pro 120 and 240 is for gamers and casual users who seek to take their CPU cooling to the next step. With its advantage in thermal expertise, Cooler Master has applied simple yet effective insights into revamping the most vital part of an all-in-one (AIO) liquid cooler; the flow. By optimizing the way liquid dissipates heat at every stage, Cooler Master has created FlowOp technology that quietly outlasts and outperforms.

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“We’re excited to share our latest thermal product – one that redefines the liquid cooler.” said Joost Gommans, Marketing Manager. “We understand that different people have different needs to configure their system to match their specific taste, including the way it looks and feels. That’s why Cooler Master is committed to giving you more choice and control with our products.”
FlowOp Technology
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Based on our expertise in thermal technology, FlowOp looks at the flow of heat as it is carried and dissipated by an all-in-one (AIO) liquid cooler. Starting with the hot CPU, we reengineered the way liquid absorbs and expels the heat. Our holistic approach to the flow of heat puts a comprehensive cooling machine in your hands that lasts longer, performs better and requires virtually no maintenance.
Dual Chamber Design

Equipped with exclusive Dual Chamber Design, MasterLiquid Pro series is able to provide better cooling performance than previous products. The built-in optimized micro channels create the best water flow and draws the maximum amount of heat away from the cold plate before transferring it to the enhanced radiator. The MasterLiquid Pro’s new and unique radiator features a square fin design, which creates greater surface area for absorption of heat and allows enough space for air to flow through. Combined with the included new MasterFan Pro, heat is hurled out of the case with enough ease to keep your AIO cooler quiet. The innovative fine-tuned folded fins reduce the wind resistance to make cooling as efficient as possible.
MasterGel Pro and MasterFan Pro Air Pressure Series Included in MasterLiquid Pro Series Coolers
In order to provide a better dissipating experience, the MasterGel Pro will be included with all MasterLiquid Pro series coolers. It will also be equipped with the all new MasterFan Pro Air Pressure series which is designed for radiators and has an excellent balance of temperature and noise performance.
MasterFan Pro 120 & 140 Series
In tackling your case’s cooling needs, no ‘one fan fits all’ fan exist. That is why Cooler Master has created three different case fans; Air Flow, Air Balance, Air Pressure.

Air Balance fans are ideal for blowing air through denser areas of the case. We recommend them for use on CPU air coolers or the front panel.

Air Flow fans are ideal for exhausting large volumes of air quickly out of the case. We recommend them for use on the rear or top panels.

Air Pressure fans are ideal for funneling concentrated air short distances at hot components or tight spaces. Recommended for use on the front panel to penetrate mesh wiring and tightly packed HDDs.

Each of the three 120mm and 140mm fans in the MasterFan Pro series provide a specific air cooling solution while all being fitted with multiple layers of our exclusive noise reduction technology and adjustable speed profiles. Put together, they work in harmony to cool your entire case and its components.
MasterGel Series

Outpace stock thermal grease with the balanced, all-new MasterGel. The thermal compound is made for easy application and removal without having to scrape into the night.

On the other hand, the MasterGel Pro takes thermal dissipation for advanced users to the next level. Polymer oxides in the compound create high conductivity between the CPU and cooler base to transfer heat quickly. The powerful formula is still easily applied and removed without damaging the base.

The MasterGel Maker is developed for users needing the best thermal conductivity for high performance CPUs, GPUs or even chipsets. The non-curing time and resistance to electrical current help prevent short circuits and provide protection and performance for long-term use. The hi-tech nanodiamond particles can withstand extreme temperatures, are extremely lightweight and easy to spread or remove while containing properties that slow auto-oxidation or erosion over time.
Each of the three thermal greases in the MasterGel series comes with a scraper and cleaner to make light work of cleaning the CPU and cooler base without damaging parts.
Pricing & Availability:
The following MasterLiquid Pro series, MasterFan Pro series and MasterGel series is now available for purchase locally.

MasterLiquid Pro Series

MasterLiquid Pro 120
RM 499

MasterLiquid Pro 240
RM 599

MasterFan Pro Series

MasterFan Pro 120 AirFlow
RM 79

MasterFan Pro 120 Air Balance
RM 79

MasterFan Pro 120 Air Pressure
RM 79

MasterFan Pro 140 Air Flow
RM 89

MasterFan Pro 140 Air Pressure
RM 89

MasterGel Series

MasterGel
RM 19

MasterGel Pro
RM 29

MasterGel Maker
RM 65

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What To Watch On Netflix May 2020

In case you’re wondering on what to expect on Netflix in May, well you’ve come to the right spot. Netflix is bringing several shows that might be of interest to you.
Netflix shows May 2020
Hollywood (1 May)
Netflix shows May 2020
A new limited series from Ryan Murphy and Ian Brenna, Hollywood, follows a group of aspiring actors and filmmakers in post-World War II Hollywood as they try to make it in Tinseltown — no matter the cost. Each character offers a unique glimpse behind the gilded curtain of Hollywood’s Golden Age, spotlighting the unfair systems and biases across race, gender, and sexuality that continue to this day.
Workin’ Moms – Season 4 (6 May)
Netflix shows May 2020
Four new working mothers and friends deal with the struggles and nuttiness of returning to work while trying to balance their family and love lives.

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Trial By Media (11 May)
Netflix shows May 2020
In this true crime documentary series, history’s most dramatic trials are examined with an emphasis on how the media may have impacted verdicts.
The Lovebirds (22 May)
Netflix shows May 2020
Silicon Valley’s Kumail Nanjiani stars alongside Issa Rae in this romantic comedy as they work to clear their name and find the killer.
Dynasty – Season 3 (23 May)
Netflix shows May 2020
The modern-day reboot of the iconic soap that follows two of America’s wealthiest families returns for Season 3.
Space Force (29 May)
Netflix shows May 2020
From the creators of The Office and starring Steve Carell and Lisa Kudrow, Space Force is a new comedy series about the people tasked with creating Space Force, a new branch of the U.S military.
So those are some of the shows that you can tune-in to in the month of May 2020 on Netflix. You can catch up with the latest and upcoming shows on Netflix here at Pokde.net.
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Apple Expected to Launch A Whole Suite of New Products in 2022

2022 is going to be a huge year for Apple as they are gearing up to launch a full suite of new products for the masses to enjoy. Here’s what we know thus far.
Apple to Launch A Whole Suite of New Products in 2022

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According to a report by Mark Gurman from Bloomberg, Apple has some big plans for 2022, with a new theme of “Apple Silicon” in mind. They will be looking to revamp and update their products with their own chips.
From what we know thus far, this is expected to happen with the MacBook Pro, a new Mac Mini, and a MacBook Air as they will be revitalized with the new Apple M2 chip. Moreover, there is a “high end” iMac developing behind the scenes as well.
As for tablet offerings, there will be new models of the standard iPad, iPad Air, and iPad Pro coming in 2022. The iPad Pro is also expected to come with wireless charging, but no confirmations on that yet. Moving on to wearables, we can expect to see 3 new Apple Watch models, including a new Apple Watch SE for those who want something more simple and affordable.
Lastly, their highly rumored AR headset could be launching this year. This would make sense since more details about it have surfaced compared to before, with it expected to be a standalone headset that would not require the use of other Apple products.
While the global chip supply shortage could still cause issues for supply, we can see that the company still plans on making a major impact in 2022. We will report more on this as soon as information becomes available so stay tuned.
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Pokdepinion: Personally, I’m curious about that rumored iPhone 14 Max. I believe that will one of the better selling models since, basing it on the iPhone 13 series, the camera is good enough and some people just want a larger screen for a better multimedia experience. Can’t wait to see what they have in store for us next year.
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Intel 14th Gen Expected To Bring More Cores For Low-End & Mid-Range Models

More leaks has kept on coming for the Intel’s upcoming desktop processors: this time, YouTube channel RedGamingTech has complied a list of upcoming SKUs based on internal sources. The list also noted the core configuration for each models – and interestingly, aside from the flagship Core i9-14900K, all other models has gained cores in some form.
While Raptor Lake Refresh, or better known as 14th Gen Core, is set to be a minor refresh of the current 13th Gen “Raptor Lake” lineup, it seems like the new lineup can still bring some level of performance improvements, notably in multi-core, to put a better proposition for the existing 12th Gen users to upgrade. It’s also believed that the new lineup could bump native DDR5 support to 6400MT/s as well.

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Take Core i5-14600K as example: the list allege that it will feature 8P+8E cores, which means it gets two more P-cores over the i5-13600K; whereas Core i3 models are universally getting two extra P-cores which should make it a very compelling option against AMD’s Ryzen 3, or even Ryzen 5 offerings. The Core i7-14700K meanwhile gets 4 more E-cores to form a slightly unusual 8P+12E layout, and only the i5-14500 and the entire Core i9 lineup remains unchanged in terms of core counts.
That said, the Core i9 should see more clockspeed bump, and generally the rumors are pointing to 6.2GHz with the KS model, and the 14900K should clock to 6GHz like the Core i9-13900KS does. There’s also the DLVR (Digital Linear Voltage Regulator) technology that Intel has mentioned but never made it into any product so far – but it’s unclear if such feature may be part of the refresh, which may provide power efficiency improvements.
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Pokdepinion: Looks like Intel has got low-end sorted out pretty nicely since Ryzen 3 is rare stuff for the most part (as CCD yields were simply too good).
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MediaTek wants to enable more affordable gaming smartphones with their chips

One thing that MediaTek managed to do in 2019 was to surprise us with their Helio G90T. While it wasn’t nearly as ubiquitous as its rival, the Snapdragon 730, the Helio G90T in the Redmi Note 8 Pro proved most of our prior assumptions about MediaTek’s chips wrong. It ran cool, delivered surprisingly good GPU performance, and was overall a great chip. But there’s more to come.
MediaTek reportedly has plans to bring a slightly slower Helio G-series chipsets, targeted at even more affordable gaming smartphones. I kinda doubt that a gaming-oriented chipset less than the Helio G90T can really deliver a good gaming experience, but I do hope to be pleasantly surprised.

The Taiwanese fabless semiconductor company is also apparently going to explore the tri-cluster CPU configuration that they pioneered in the near future, which proved popular among all the flagship chipsets last year. Essentially it means you have big, medium and little cores, instead of the old big.LITTLE configuration.

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Regardless to say, it will be foolish to overlook MediaTek’s gaming chipsets in the near future, as they have proven that they are more than capable of designing some pretty great chips.
Pokdepinion: A competitive chip that goes head-to-head in the lower mid-range segment dominated by the Snapdragon 665 would be pretty interesting.
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ESL Extends Partnership With Acer For Intel Extreme Masters

The world’s largest esports company ESL has announced today of extension of a period of three years with Acer, which will see the latter as the official global partner for all four Intel Extreme Masters events seasons 14 through 16.
Thanks to the extension, it will see Acer bring in their gaming oriented brand, Predator, to be fully integrated in all aspects of CS:GO tournaments for upcoming Intel Extreme Masters seasons. The latest Acer Predator gaming monitors will be showcased throughout the period, with Acer laptops stationed at the analyst desk for each event.
Additionally, both the Predator Triton 900 and Triton 500 will be on display at IEM Katowice. With the partnership, Acer will engage new audiences while continuing to bring technologies, innovations, and game-changing designs first to market.

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Pokdepinion: It’s a huge thing when a big company such as ESL trusts you and extends their partnership with you..
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Apple will replace MacBook Air 2018 motherboards for free

Apple has reportedly identified an issue with the MacBook Air 2018’s motherboards which has prevented afflicted devices from turning on. The issue was spotted by 9to5Mac which found an internal document informing repair staff to replace the main logic board in affected machines for free. Apple claims that the faulty motherboards are only in a “very small number” of devices.
Users who believe their MacBook Air 2018 may have the problematic motherboards can head over to Apple Stores or Apple Authorized Service Providers (AASP) to get it checked. Apple will also be emailing owners with MacBook Airs matching the serial numbers that they have identified with the issue.

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Apple has yet to list the MacBook Air 2018’s motherboard issue on its “Exchange and Repair Extension Programs” page, where the recent MacBook Pro battery replacement scheme can be found. The issue has been listed to cause symptoms related to “power”, and machines have been reported to fail to power on.
For MacBook Airs affected by this problem, Apple will be replacing the motherboards for free for four years from the original purchase date. If you have a MacBook Air 2018, it won’t hurt to bring it by iTWorld AASPs for a quick check.
Pokdepinion: Another day, another Apple defect?
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AMD Ryzen 3000 CPU Has Compatibility Issues with Old PC Games

The AMD Ryzen 3000 CPU series is one of the most highly sought after processors for PC today. It’s no surprise given the performance and value-for-money proposition for consumers. It was recently discovered that there’s one issue when it comes to old PC games.
According to YouTuber The Good Old Gamer, AMD Ryzen 3000 CPUs have trouble loading old PC games. The problem occurred when running Max Payne, which the game refused to load with a “Corrupt jpeg Data” error message popping up instead. The game ran fine with AMD Ryzen 1600X.
It is said that the reason for this error is due to the architecture of the AMD Ryzen 3000 series CPU and there’s no solutions available yet. At the moment, we only know that Max Payne is having this issue but it could be a sign that other old PC games may face similar issues.

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While it’s not exactly a dealbreaker, there are still a wide number of PC gamers out there who play older games. For these people, using / purchasing the CPU would be a problematic, at least for now. A commenter mentioned that converting each JPEG file in the game to the latest JPEG version might do the trick but it hasn’t been tested yet.
Let us know in the comments section if you are facing similar compatibility issues. We’d definitely like to see how extensive this issue is or if it’s simply an isolated case.
Source: RespawnFirst
Pokdepinion: Regardless, I still do feel like it’s one of the best purchases you can make for your PC today. I’m sure a fix will come sooner or later anyway.
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[TGS 2017] Noctis Joins Dissidia Final Fantasy NT; New Trailer Released

If you thought that a particular protagonist is missing in Dissidia Final Fantasy NT, well no worries. Noctis Lucis Caelum from FFXV has been confirmed.

Noctis Joins Dissidia Final Fantasy NT

During Tokyo Game Show 2017, Square Enix launched a brand new trailer for their upcoming Final Fantasy fighting game, Dissidia Final Fantasy NT, coming exclusively to the PlayStation 4 (aside it already being available on arcade machines in Japan) on January 20th 2018.

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The trailer reveals that Noctis will be a playable character in the game. Furthermore, he will be featured in the game’s story which includes many characters from past Final Fantasy titles. Noctis will be equipped with familiar weapons and use a move set similar to what we have seen in Final Fantasy XV.
Additionally, players can get a preview of the game’s battles with summons and details on why the heroes must fight to save the “world of Dissidia”. Also revealed were new battle rules, offering players a variety of challenges, as well as a newly refined HUD.

Dissidia Final Fantasy NT is team-based brawler with over 20 playable characters. Players will be able to choose a character and participate in either story mode or other modes, which include online battles against other players.
The Dissidia series made its debut on the PSP, which made fans want a proper console version of the game to be made. When this game was officially announced, it got many people across the world excited. After all, Dissidia Final Fantasy NT hosts a handful of fan service that long time Final Fantasy lovers will enjoy, even if they don’t quite like the fighting genre.
Want to read more interesting news from TGS 2017? Here’s a major announcement on Monster Hunter World!

Pokdepinion: If I’m gonna be honest, I could not care less about Noctis. Just because Final Fantasy XV was subpar for me, I don’t really mind if he’s not around even. But I’m sure many of you will be happy to have him in the game, and I won’t judge you for that.
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Kaspersky Introduces New Home Security Solutions – Better Safe Than Sorry Right?

With the development of security attacks getting ever more alarming in recent times, Kaspersky has introduce their latest home security solutions.
Kaspersky New Security Solutions
In today’s world, there are now more devices than people and pets in homes. They become important roles in our daily lives, whether it be for surfing the web, online shopping, or even to watch some guy ‘rapping’ about a man that’s not hot. Yet, with increased connectivity comes with its own concerns. According to the Kaspersky Cybersecurity Index, around 39% of people leave their devices unprotected from cyberthreats such as hacking, malware, financial fraud, and more.
With over 56% of Internet users concerned of the prospect that their data is being held at ransom, even so with the recent notorious WannaCry incident, Kaspersky wants to provide users with a solution to help them. Included is the App Lock feature for Android, giving extra protection with a secret code for users to prevent specific apps from being seen by others when they are accessing a user’s phone. Users can benefit from Kaspersky Secure Connection service that is integrated with Kspersky Internet Security and Kaspersky Total Security, which encrypts all user traffic when using insecure WiFi or sensitive websites.

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Here are the solutions that are offered:

Products
One Device
Three Devices
Five Devices

Kaspersky Internet Security
RM100
RM179
RM249

Kaspersky Anti-Virus
RM39.90
RM119
RM199

Kaspersky Total Security
RM109
RM199

So if you are interested in getting protection, you can purchase a Kaspersky Internet Security 3 Devices 1 Year at RM179 and get additional Kaspersky Internet Security 1Device 1Year, Kaspersky Internet Security for Mac 1Year and Kaspersky Internet Security for Android 1Device 1year for free.
Additionally, you can opt to purchase Kaspersky Anti-Virus 1 Device 1 Year at RM39.90 and get additional Kaspersky Anti-Virus 1Device 1Year, Kaspersky Internet Security for Mac 1Year and Kaspersky Internet Security for Android 1Device 1Year for free.
Pokdepinion: Well, you never know when someone is going to attack your devices. So if you are insecure of your safety, get protection.
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NVIDIA GeForce RTX Super graphics cards pricing leaked — to start from as low as $429?

NVIDIA teased the word Super sometime back. Just the word Super. A day before their Computex 2019 keynote. Which led most of us to believe that NVIDIA will be announcing something new, along the lines of a new NVIDIA Super series of GPUs. They didn’t. Which leads us to today’s price leak which reveals more information about the NVIDIA GeForce RTX SUPER graphics cards.

Based on these leaks by WCCFTech, the GeForce RTX Super series will start from the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER, which is based on a TU102 powering the GeForce RTX 2080 Ti. The SUPER suffix will denote a GPU borrowed from a higher end model. Here’s what the lineup will look like, according to the leaks.

GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER – [TU104-450 (from RTX 2080 Ti)]: $799 (~RM3319)
GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER – [TU104-410 (from RTX 2080)]: $599 (~RM2488)
GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER – [TU106-410 (from RTX 2070)]: $429 (~RM1782)

We expect NVIDIA to cut down on the number of streaming multiprocessors (SM) on each of the GPUs to allow them to fit into the current GeForce RTX lineup. That would mean less CUDA cores, Tensor cores and RT cores, so we would see less performance across the board. NVIDIA would have probably released these cards with the Ti suffix in the past, but it appears that they would be keeping the Ti nomenclature for their highest end gaming cards. Do take all this with a pinch of salt though.

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Outdated so soon?
For comparison sake, the original GeForce RTX series was priced as follows:

GeForce RTX 2080 Ti: $999 (~RM4150)
GeForce RTX 2080: $699 (~RM2904)
GeForce RTX 2070: $499 (~RM2073)
GeForce RTX 2060: $349 (~RM1450)

NVIDIA will probably be dropping the prices of their Founders Edition (FE) cards. Or maybe discontinue the current lineup, and selling FE variants of the GeForce RTX SUPER cards. For now, the GeForce RTX 2080 FE and RTX 2070 FE are conveniently out of stock on NVIDIA’s homepage. A July launch is expected for the NVIDIA GeForce RTX Super GPUs, so stay tuned.
Pokdepinion: That seems like a lot of work to counter AMD Navi…?
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Acer Predator Triton 300 Has Landed in Malaysia – Affordable, Yet Powerful

Acer Predator Triton 300 Has Landed in Malaysia

At a special Acer Christmas event today, Acer Malaysia has officially announced that the Acer Predator Triton 300 is finally here in Malaysia. This means that you have yet another option if you want something powerful, portable, yet affordable.
Not to be confused with the Helios 300, the Acer Predator Triton 300 is powered by the 9th Gen Intel Core processor and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 graphics. As for memory, it has up to 8GB DDR4 RAM and 512GB NVMe PCIe SSD. It utilizes a 15.6-inch Full HD IPS display with 144Hz refresh rate. Interestingly, all of this fit into a single machine that weighs a mere 2kg.
Check out the specifications right below here:

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Specifications

CPU
Intel Core i5-9300H / i7-9750H Cache, 45W TDP, 14nm

RAM
Up to 8GB DDR4

GPU
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 4GB GDDR5

Storage
Up to 512GB NVMe PCIe SSD

Display
15.6″ FHD (1920 X 1080) 144Hz IPS display (3ms response)

Keyboard
Chiclet Keyboard with NKRO, 4-Zone RGB

Connectivity
Wireless:
Killer WiFi 6 AX1650 (802.11ax)
Bluetooth 5.0

Power
Up to 8 hours, 180W Power Adaptor

Weight
2kg

The Acer Predator Triton 300 will be priced at RM3,699 for the i5 variant, and RM4,799 for the i7 variant. It will come with 2 years on-site warranty with accidental damage and theft protection, and is currently available at Acer concept store, official resellers, and official online stores.
All purchases of this model from now until 31st December 2019 will get you either a Predator waterproof bag, Predator Cestus 310 gaming mouse, or Acer E300 TrueHarmony earphones.
If you want something for productivity, the Acer Swift 3 now comes with 512GB SSD, Microsoft Office Home & Student 2019 pre-installed, and RM300 discount.
Pokdepinion: If I wasn’t already using the Triton 500, I might actually buy this one for myself.
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Intel Core i7 8700K goes all the way to 5.0 GHz; scores 5% higher in CPU-Z than a stock AMD Ryzen 1700X!

The Intel Core i7 8700K is set to be launched on 5th October, but we are already getting peeks at its performance thanks to some generous leaks. The latest leak see an engineering sample hit 5.0 GHz.

At 5.0 GHz, the overclocked Intel Core i7 8700K wallops the stock AMD Ryzen 7 1700X with around 5% higher scores in CPU-Z’s benchmark despite featuring less processing threads (12 vs 16). Meanwhile in Cinebench we see it hit 213 cb in the single-core and 1591 cb in the multi-core benchmarks. We have previously seen the Intel Core i7 8700K with a milder overclock beat a stock AMD Ryzen 7 1700, and a bigger overclock just sees Intel rubbing their dominance all over AMD’s face. There was no mention of the cooling used though.

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With the Intel Core i7 8700K rumored to be priced around the previous generation’s prices, consumers will in a way be getting two cores free from Intel. However, those coming from the Z270 platform will need a new motherboard, since the Coffee Lake CPUs require the upcoming Z370 motherboards to work, despite featuring a similar socket.
Pokdepinion: It is always good to have competition. Over to you, AMD.
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Redmi Buds 3 Earbuds With Bluetooth 5.2 Lands In Malaysia

The folks at Xiaomi Malaysia has recently announce of their latest wireless earbuds in the form of the Redmi Buds 3 and here’s what you should know about the device.
Redmi Buds 3 launches in Malaysia

The Redmi 3 comes with a minimalistic in-ear design and weighs just 4.5g. They’ve claimed that the earbuds can last up to 5 hours of usage and up to 20 hours when coupled with the charging case. There is also support for fast charging as they claim with only a single 10-minute charge, you can get 90 minutes of use.

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Redmi Buds 3 Specifications

Drivers
12mm dynamic driver

Frequency Response
20 – 20000Hz

Chip
Qualcomm QCC3040

Headphone Type
True wireless, AirPod-style earbuds

Connection
Bluetooth 5.2
USB Type-C

Wireless Range
10m

Noise-cancelling
Dual-mic with Qualcomm cVc echo cancelling

Battery
Earphones
35mAh, Up to 5 hours
Charging Case
310mAh, Up to 20 hours

Colour
White

Ingress Protection
IP54

The earbuds is powered by a Qualcomm QCC3040 chip that supports Bluetooth 5.2, which is supposed to offer lower power consumption, faster transmission, as well as stable connectivity. Adding to that, it also features dual-mic with Qualcomm cVc Echo Cancelling and Noise Suppression Technology to deliver better voice quality.
Aside from that, it uses a 12mm dynamic driver that’s tuned by Xiaomi Sound Lab and is IP54 rated for waterproof and water resistance for that extra protection.
The price? Well you can get it at RM139 on both official Xiaomi stores on Lazada and Shopee, as well as authorized Xiaomi stores and retailers in the country.
For more on the latest tech and gaming news plus reviews, stay tuned to Pokde.net.
Pokdepinion: Actually for the size of the battery, that’s a pretty impressive battery life, that’s if it actually does last that long. The price seems fair too for what it offers. If you want to learn more on what we think, be sure to tune in to our PokdeLIVE stream tonight at 9pm on our Facebook page!
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GeForce GTX 1660 Ti graphics cards from MSI and Gigabyte gets spotted on EEC

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti might have the weirdest name ever, but it is confirmed to be arriving pretty soon. Videocardz spotted both MSI and Gigabyte submitting their list of GeForce GTX 1660 Ti models to the Eurasian Economic Commission.
MSI has apparently listed four of their GeForce GTX 1660 Ti cards, with the Gaming Z, Gaming X, Ventus and Armor variants listed. Meanwhile Gigabyte listed a whopping 11 cards, which is somewhat typical of Gigabyte. Remember when Gigabyte was seen listing 40 GeForce RTX 2060 cards?

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The GeForce GTX 1660 Ti is expected to arrive as early as next month, so we can expect more cards to popup within this week and the next. Targeting a lower price range than the GeForce RTX lineup, the new GeForce GTX 16-series may prove popular among gamers on a budgets.
I am pretty stoked to see the performance of the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti. It will definitely be less powerful compared to the GeForce RTX 2060, but how much less is where it will get interesting. Since it targets a more affordable price point, bang for buck will determine the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti’s desirability.
Will you be looking forward to the GeForce GTX 16-series, or are you ready to move on to the RTX generation?
Pokdepinion: I will be waiting out for the PowerColor Red Devil GeForce GTX 1666 Ti.
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Nintendo Figures Out Joy-Con Desync Issue; Unfortunately It Can’t Be Fixed with a Software Update

Nintendo has finally figured out about the Joy-Con desync issue, and it’s a rather creative way of fixing it.
Previously, we reported on Nintendo’s official statement about the Joy-Con issue that some people are facing. Not many people are facing it but it’s very frustrating for those who do have it. The statement Nintendo gave before wasn’t exactly very helpful.
However, Nintendo has finally figured out about the Joy-Con desync issue, and puts a particular party to blame for it. If you’re one of those people with the problem, you’re going to love this.

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So What’s Causing the Joy-Con Desync Issue?

We’ve heard about this whole Joy-Con desync issue, affecting mostly the left Joy-Con when using it wirelessly. According to Nintendo, there has been a manufacturing variation for the Joy-Con. In simpler terms, Nintendo is placing the blame on the factories that produced the Joy-Cons, and have since fixed the issue from that point onwards.
Here’s the complete statement by Nintendo:
There is no design issue with the Joy-Con controllers, and no widespread proactive repair or replacement effort is underway. A manufacturing variation has resulted in wireless interference with a small number of the left Joy-Con. Moving forward this will not be an issue, as the manufacturing variation has been addressed and corrected at the factory level. We have determined a simple fix can be made to any affected Joy-Con to improve connectivity.
There are other reasons consumers may be experiencing wireless interference. We are asking consumers to contact our customer support team so we can help them determine if a repair is necessary. If it is, consumers can send their controller directly to Nintendo for the adjustment, free of charge, with an anticipated quick return of less than a week. Repair timing may vary by region.
So what exactly is this fix? CNET’s Sean Hollister discovered this fix by taking a before and after picture of the Joy-Con when sending it for ‘repairs’. First, let me give you the bad news. It’s a hardware issue and not a software issue.
In fact, the repair came in the form of adding a small ‘hardware’ to stop the Joy-Con desync issue. Check out the before and after the picture and tell me if you spot the difference.
Before it was repaired. Credits to CNET and Sean Hollister for the picture.

After it was repaired. Credits to CNET and Sean Hollister for the picture.
Did you notice it yet? It’s the black sponge-looking thing on the bottom right of the after picture. According to Sean Hollister, it’s some kind of conductive foam, which is foam that’s been specially treated with nickel, copper or both so it can shield electronics from RF interference.
It would seem that this foam is sitting on top of the antenna traces, which suggests that it is indeed used to protect the antenna from RF interference. However, it seems that this hardware add-on fix is simply for those who are facing the Joy-Con desync issues and is expected to look differently for the new Joy-Cons manufactured from here on out.
Sean mentioned that the repair took one week to complete. However, this may vary for you, especially depending on where you live. One thing’s for sure, it’s good that Nintendo has finally figured out how to fix the Joy-Con desync issue, in a rather creative fix I must say, and the problem is expected to not occur from this point onwards.

Pokdepinion: I swear, that just looks like a simple, ghetto DIY fix that someone used with the materials available to him/her in the house to me. But, if it truly fixes the Joy-Con issue, I have no complaints whatsoever. I suppose you now have more than a good reason to go get that thing repaired/exchanged.
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[UNBOXING] ASUS ZenFone Max Plus M1; great value-for-money smartphone!

This is our unboxing of the ASUS ZenFone Max Plus M1. It’s ASUS’ first shot at the 18:9 game, and they have definitely won in terms of value-for-money.
Unboxing the ASUS ZenFone Max Plus M1

The ASUS ZenFone Max Plus M1 is a smartphone with an affordable price tag and is also the most affordable smartphone to feature a secondary 8MP wide-angle camera. The ZenFone Max Plus M1’s claim to fame is the big 4130 mAh battery which keeps everything running, and can even double as a powerbank during desperate times.
ASUS ZenFone Max Plus M1 specifications

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CPU/Chipset:
MediaTek MTK6750T (4 x ARM Cortex A53 @ 1.5 GHz, 4 x ARM Cortex A53 @ 1.0 GHz

GPU:
Mali-T860MP2 @ 650 MHz

RAM:
4GB LPDDR3

Display:
5.7″, HD+ (720p) IPS display

Storage:
32GB eMCP (expandable with microSD up to 256GB)

Camera:
Main Camera(s)
16MP f/2.0, PDAF
8MP f/2.4, 16.7mm (35mm equiv.), 120° field-of-view
Single LED flash, 1080p30 video recording, portrait mode
Front Camera
16MP f/2.0, screen flash, Beautify Mode, portrait mode

OS:
Android 7.0 Nougat with ZenUI 4.0

Connectivity:
Wi-Fi 802.11 /b/g/n
Bluetooth 4.0 with AptX
Cat.4 150 Gbps (DL) and Cat.4 50 Mbps (UL) LTE

SIM:
Dual nanoSIM

Battery:
Li-ion 4130 mAh

Weight:
160 g

If the specifications look interesting to you, especially when it costs just RM899, do stay tuned for our full review in about a week’s time. Subscribe to our notifications so that you will be notified as soon as we publish it!
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LG Malaysia Unveils Their New LG XBOOM On And LG XBOOM Go PL Speaker Lineup

Just recently, LG Malaysia has announced the arrival of the LG XBOOM ON series as well as the XBOOM Go PL speakers to the country.
LG XBOOM ON And LG XBOOM Go PL Speaker Now In Malaysia
LG XBOOM ON series
First up is the LG XBOOX ON series, the all-in-one party box that delivers beats to brighten up the mood. The series offers the new Super Bass Boost functionality, which is said to have been designed to generate extra airflow behind the speaker unit to produce thumping bass.
Aside from that, they come with Party Strobe, which allows your you to connect your smartphone to the speakers and hold them (your smartphone) up as the rear light flashes in sync with the music.

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Fan of Karaoke? You can enjoy the XBOOM ON’s Karaoke Star mode, which you can adjust the music and microphone separately, reduce track vocals with the Voice Canceller, as well as tune the music to your voice with the Key Changer and you’re good to go.
You can purchase the LG XBOOM ON5 for the price of RM1,299 and RM1,499 for the LG XBOOM ON7.
LG XBOOM GO PL series
 Then there’s the LG XBOOM Go PL series, should you be looking for a portable speaker to bring around.
With a battery life of up to 18 hours, the LG XBOOM Go PL series comes with Merdian’s advanced audio technology, offering quality sound with deep bass, rich treble and clear vocals, at least that’s what LG claims.
Complimenting the audio is their Multi-Color Lighting feature for the PL5 model, which employs a three-step process to detect tempo based on soundwaves and produces light in sync with the speed and beat of the song.
Aside from that, they support hands-free functionality, voice commands, and multi-phone pairing. You can take further control by installing the LG XBOOM Bluetooth app, which is available on both Android and iOS devices.
The LG XBOOM Go PL2 is priced at RM419 while the LG XBOOM Go PL5 retails at RM649.
Pokdepinion: I’ve played around with the LG XBOOM GO PL5 and I have to say that I was impressed with it. I didn’t think the price would be that much though..
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Acer Swift 3 AMD Ryzen 5 4500U Review – Affordable and Reliable

Unboxing the Acer Swift 3 AMD Ryzen 5 4500U
Acer Swift 3 AMD Ryzen 5 4500U Review – Box

Inside the box of the Acer Swift 3 AMD Ryzen 4500U laptop, you are expected to get the following items:
Acer Swift 3 AMD Ryzen 5 4500U Review – Box content
User guideWarranty card65W power brickPower cableThe Acer Swift 3 AMD Ryzen 4500U itself
Appearance
Acer Swift 3 AMD Ryzen 5 4500U Review – Lid
The Acer Swift 3 AMD Ryzen 4500U laptop is ultrathin and designed for productivity. Despite being powered by the red camp this time, it still retains its lightweight design so you can bring this with you anytime, any day with convenience. In case you’re wondering, it’s 15.95mm thin and weighs a mere 1.2kg.
From the lid, you can get a good look and feel of its magnesium-aluminum chassis. The Acer logo is seen clearly at the center here, with nothing else in sight apart from the Mauve Purple colour scheme. It’s a little bit of a fingerprint magnet but other than that, it has a nice, clean finish.

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Acer Swift 3 AMD Ryzen 5 4500U Review
Open up the lid and you’ll get a clear view of its 14-inch Full HD IPS display, the Acer logo below it, a chiclet keyboard with backlighting, and a trackpad. Look a little closer and you can find the webcam on the top bezel, as well as a fingerprint scanner below the right arrow key. Given the size, it’s understandable that they couldn’t fit a Numpad in this one.
Acer Swift 3 AMD Ryzen 5 4500U Review – Ports
On the left side, you have a proprietary charging port, a USB-C port, an HDMI port, and a USB-A port. On the right side, you have the 3.5mm combo audio jack, another USB-A port, LED indicators, and a Kensington Lock. There’s nothing on the rear except for a look at the hinge.
Acer Swift 3 AMD Ryzen 5 4500U Review- Bottom
Moving to the bottom, you have four rubberized feet on each corner, air vents, speaker grilles, and product stickers. You can get a clear view of 9 screws exposed here, and I’m pretty sure there’s one hidden below the Acer warranty void sticker.
Overall, I like how the Acer Swift 3 AMD Ryzen 4500U laptop looks. We’ve seen this design for productivity laptops before but almost never when it’s powered by AMD Ryzen. It’s simple, elegant, and easy to bring around. It feels solid and it’s good to know that Acer isn’t cutting corners here, as some consumers may expect given that it’s noticeably more affordable than the Intel variants.
Specifications

CPU
AMD Ryzen 5 4500U (6C / 6T @ up to 4 GHz), 8M Cache 15W TDP, 7nm FinFET

RAM
8GB DDR4

GPU
AMD Radeon Graphics

Storage
512GB NVMe PCIe SSD (SK Hynix HFM512GDJTNI-82A0A)

Display
14″ FHD (1920 X 1080) IPS display, high-brightness Acer ComfyView LED-backlit TFT LCD

Connectivity
Wireless:
802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax Wi-Fi (Dual Band 2.4 GHz & 5 GHz)
2×2 MU-MIMO technology
Bluetooth 5.0
I/O:
1 x USB Type-C (supports USB 3.1 Gen2, DisplayPort, Thunderbolt)
1 x USB 3.1 (supports power-off charging)
1 x USB 2.0
1 x HDMI

Audio
1 x Combo Audio Jack
Array Microphones

Dimensions
 323 x 218.9 x 15.95 mm (W x D x H)

Weight
1.2 kg

Performance
Acer Swift 3 AMD Ryzen 5 4500U Review – CrystalDiskMark
Kicking things off with CrystalDiskMark, the 512GB NVMe SSD is pretty fast. You are pretty much guaranteed fast loading speeds / bootup times here. In case you’re wondering what storage device it’s using, it’s the SK Hynix HFM512GDJTNI-82A0A.
Acer Swift 3 AMD Ryzen 5 4500U Review – Cinebench R15
Moving on to Cinebench R15, the AMD Ryzen 5 4500U CPU performance appears to be on par with an 8th Gen Intel Core i5 CPU. It’s decent, and I doubt many would have issues with it given that it’s AMD’s mid-range offering.
Acer Swift 3 AMD Ryzen 5 4500U Review – Cinebench R20
As for Cinebench R20 however, it appears as if the performance is more on par with an Intel Core i7 CPU. It’s noticeably better than an 8th Gen Intel Core i5. This would certainly make it more appealing to a wider audience.
Acer Swift 3 AMD Ryzen 5 4500U Review – Unigine SuperPosition
On Unigine SuperPosition’s 4K Optimized benchmark, it performed decently enough. The performance seems to be on par with the previou generation Ryzen, and isn’t far off from a 10th Gen Intel Core i7 and MX250 combo. We weren’t expecting the machine to be able to run something intensive in 4K anyway.
Acer Swift 3 AMD Ryzen 5 4500U Review – 3DMark Time Spy
On 3DMark’s Time Spy benchmark, it gives us a clearer view of what the AMD Radeon graphics is capable of. It’s definitely lagging behind the MX150 and MX250 dGPU offering, but even that can be attributed to CPU power and memory configuration. It definitely beats using Intel HD Graphics, that’s for sure.
Acer Swift 3 AMD Ryzen 5 4500U Review – PCMark
Moving on to PCMark, it managed to perform well enough for Digital Content Creation, Productivity, Essentials, and Overall. It may not be the best machine around, but you can definitely do some serious work with the Acer Swift 3 AMD Ryzen 4500U.
Acer Swift 3 AMD Ryzen 5 4500U Review – Gaming
Normally, we wouldn’t do gaming benchmarks for productivity laptops but since it has the AMD Radeon Graphics, I’m sure you’d be curious about it. For each game’s highest settings in Full HD resolution, it does lag quite a bit. Tone down the settings and you will easily be able to enjoy buttery-smooth 60 FPS. Essentially, you can do some light gaming on it.
Acer Swift 3 AMD Ryzen 5 4500U Review – PCMark Battery Life
I’m sure many of you aren’t expecting much in terms of battery life given the history of AMD CPUs. I’m happy to tell you that it’s actually pretty good. It’s not the best but being able to withstand 9.7 hours of PCMark’s Modern Office endurance test is pretty solid. Even with my own use, I tend to get 10 to 11 hours of battery life with just doing work (word processing, photo editing, web browsing). I can comfortably bring this out without a charger and have no worries.
If you’re looking for an affordable gaming laptop instead, check out our review of the Acer Predator Helios 300 by clicking right here.
User Experience
Acer Swift 3 AMD Ryzen 5 4500U Review
The Acer Swift 3 is an ultraportable productivity laptop. It’s designed to be convenient to bring around in terms of weight and performance. It’s powered by the AMD Ryzen 5 4500U with AMD Radeon Graphics, 8GB DDR4 RAM, and 512GB NVMe SSD. The only thing I would upgrade from this is the RAM, as I frequently multitask, to 16GB. Other than that, it’s more than enough for me to use comfortably for a laptop like this.
Acer Swift 3 AMD Ryzen 5 4500U Review – Opening it up flat
It has a 14-inch Full HD IPS display with 60Hz refresh rate. The colours are decent and the viewing angle is good. It’s not quite colour-accurate and it’s a little dim but it’s good enough. It’s also worth pointing out that you can open the lid up 180° flat for added versatility. It’s not a gaming laptop so 60Hz is perfect. I just kinda wished it had touchscreen support for better productivity potential. However, that might end up cannibalizing their Acer Spin line of laptops.
Acer Swift 3 AMD Ryzen 5 4500U Review
As for ports, the Acer Swift 3 AMD Ryzen 4500U has a decent array of them. It’s great that they managed to fit in an HDMI port but I kinda wished they had included another USB-A port, an SD card reader, and an RJ45 LAN port here. A USB-C hub would fix its shortcomings but it would mean having to carry more stuff around with you. One thing I really like is that the USB-A port on the left side supports power-off charging, essentially making it an emergency powerbank.
The keyboard on the Acer Swift 3 is pretty comfortable to use. It has backlighting and there’s decent tactility to it. I doubt most people would have any issues with this unless they really need a Numpad. Other than that, it works great. The trackpad is there and it works fine but there’s nothing much to shout out about.
Acer Swift 3 AMD Ryzen 5 4500U Review – Fingerprint scanner
The fingerprint scanner here is very convenient to have. You can login your laptop pretty quick without having to key in your password / PIN code. From my own experience, it’s very reliable, fast, and one of the better ones implemented in a laptop. There’s really no reason for you to not use it.
Acer Swift 3 AMD Ryzen 5 4500U Review – DTS Audio Processing
As expected from an affordable productivity laptop, there’s nothing much on the software side of things. This isn’t a bad thing as you can consider it as less bloatware. It does have DTS Audio Processing software so you can optimize your listening experience but you don’t actually have to use it.
Acer Swift 3 AMD Ryzen 5 4500U Review – Realtek Audio Console
As for the speakers themselves, it’s decent enough. It can produce sound that’s rich for built-in speakers but it’s just okay at best. I would recommend using your favourite pair of headphones / earphones or hook them up to external speakers for a better audio experience.
Acer Swift 3 AMD Ryzen Verdict
Acer Swift 3 AMD Ryzen 5 4500U Review
The Acer Swift 3 AMD Ryzen 4500U is a solid productivity laptop. It has a good build quality, it’s really light, and the performance is good for this type of laptop. I’m personally amazed that the battery life is great on this, and I am now true believer than you can have good battery life even with AMD Ryzen laptops.
However, it’s not the perfect machine. It’s a bit short on ports, doesn’t have touchscreen support, and the graphical performance is lagging behind the MX250 / MX150. Given its affordability, it’s going to be hard to say no to this despite all of that. With that, I award the Acer Swift 3 AMD Ryzen 4500U laptop with our Silver Pokdeward.

Big thanks to Acer Malaysia for letting us use this laptop for the purposes of this review.
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Bitfenix Recon Review

“The gaining of full control over an ability or power you already have” , you may have lots of powerful fan in your rig but you do not have control and time and again you become annoyed with the “whooshing” noise .
Behold i present you the Bitfenix Recon Fan Controller . this will help you to gain control over those powerful fan you have! Muahahahahahaha .
Bitfenix Recon Review Unboxing
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The Bifenix Recon come in a compact packaging .

Lots of info about the Recon on the box .

The Recon support up to 5 fan to be controlled

This is pretty much what’s inside of the box .

Build quality seems quite flimsy , i suggest to handle with care on the inside part .

The cable are long enough for a standard full tower casing , so you do not have to worry about the cables being too short .
Test Setup
My casing was NZXT H440 so there is no front panel to mount this Recon so i place the recon inside my casing

Now the problem is when i close my NZXT H440 sidepanel i do not have access to the Recon , and this is where the main feature of Bitfenix Recon come in handy , i can control my fan using the software here :- http://www.bitfenix.com/global/en/products/accessories/recon#support
so if you do not have a front bay in your casing just use your creativity to mount the Recon inside and control it via software .

To be able to control the Bitfenix Recon via software or mobile device you must have LAN or INTERNET connection , it will very awesome if the Recon can be controlled via Bluetooth instead of using LAN or internet connection .

Here we also have some of Bitfenix Specter fan for unboxing check out the video here

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