Acer to partner with StarBreeze to bring StarVR to the masses

Virtual Reality (VR) headsets are gaining traction with both serious enthusiasts and casual users for its immersion and fun factors. Acer will be joining in the fray as they tie-up with Starbreeze to bring the high resolution StarVR headset to the masses.

Acer will be working with Starbreeze to design, manufacture and promote the StarVR headset. This is not Acer’s first foray into VR as they have a partnership with Razer and Sensics on the Open Source Reality platform, and they have several models under the Acer Predator notebook brand, like the Acer Predator 17 X, that supports 3D headsets.

What makes the StarVR headset exciting is the visible screen gives a 210 degree field of view, while the resolution is set at 5120 x 1440 pixels. Both are considerably better than those found on the Oculus Rift and the HTC Vive. We can’t wait to see this in action here in Malaysia.


Razer Pro Type Ultra & Pro Click Mini release: Wireless flexibility and long battery life for RM719 & RM359

If you're looking for gaming peripherals, Razer is one of the brands that come to mind. This brand is known for its flashy RGB lights and sleek black designs. But not all its products are like that, as it has some productivity-style products too.

The first one is the Pro Type Ultra, a wireless mechanical keyboard with Razer Yellow switches that are linear and silent switches. It also has a white body and white keycaps, as well as a wrist rest for a more comfortable typing experience. What's great is that this keyboard can deliver up to 214 hours of battery life in Bluetooth mode.

Razer also launched the Pro Click Mini, a smaller version of the Razer Pro Click. This is a productivity mouse that also has quieter switches. The scroll wheel has different modes that make navigation easier, such as a free-spin mode for ultra-long articles. It can last a whopping 725 hours in Bluetooth mode, though this is with actual AA batteries, so you might want to get rechargeable ones.

The Razer Pro Type Ultra and Razer Pro Click Mini cost RM719 and RM359, respectively. It's about what we expect from a wireless mechanical keyboard, but would you be interested in these? Let us know in the comments, and stay tuned to TechNave for more news on the latest gadgets.


Razer Seiren BT, Audio Mixer & Key Light Chroma Malaysia release: starting price from RM479

Razer has been steadily releasing gaming peripherals globally over the past few months. In this latest addition, the company has expanded its range of streaming products with the new Razer Seiren BT microphone, Razer Audio Mixer and Razer Key Light Chroma. As you can tell, these are products meant for streamers so read on if that interests you.

Starting with the Razer Seiren BT, it is a wireless omnidirectional wireless microphone that you can simply clip to your shirt. To tackle the surrounding sounds in a noisy environment, the Seiren BT can intelligently filter out background noise from indoor or outdoor environments, with a simple high/low suppression option, via the accompanying Razer Streaming Mobile App.

Next, Razer finally manufactured an Audio Mixer and it was designed as a single-box solution. Although it doesn't seem much, it has a range of direct inputs and a centralized, audio mixing software stack and a live mixing for desktop streamers. Razer said that the Audio Mixer is an easy-to-use fully customizable 4 channel analogue mixer that should be user-friendly for beginners.

Last but not least, the Razer Key Light Chroma is a piece of professional lighting equipment powered by Razer Chroma RGB. The lighting can be controlled through the Razer Streaming App or Razer Synapse 3, in which streamers can access a range of lighting presets, syncing their lighting to other Chroma RGB compatible devices. They can even sync with stream notifications for a range of colour effects.

On top of that, other additional information about the Key Light Chroma includes:

As for the Malaysian pricing, here are the official price tags:

For more information about the new Razer streaming tools, you can visit the hyperlinks above to check them out. Stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


Razer Seiren Mini release: Compact body and professional-grade audio for RM249

Are you an aspiring streamer but have a small budget? If your answer is yes, then an inexpensive microphone is something you may want to consider. For those of you who are Razer fans, good news because you can get the new Seiren Mini microphone for RM249 in black, quartz, and mercury colours.

According to the product page, the Razer Seiren Mini is an ultra-compact condenser microphone that boasts professional-grade audio. It measures just 6.42 inches tall (stand included) and the base is only 3.5 inches wide. If you have a small desk and a compact setup, then this is a good option as it won't take up too much space. Alternatively, you can also remove the stand and mount it on a mic arm.

Speaking of the stand, it comes with a built-in shock mount to mute the sound from vibrations or accidental knocks. To add on to that, the Seiren Mini has what Razer calls a super-cardioid audio pickup pattern, which helps reduce background noise and sound from the back of the mic. On top of that, it has a flatter frequency response to more accurately reproduce voices.

For those who already have their own dedicated mics, what do you think of the Seiren Mini? Let us know in the comments below and stay tuned to TechNave.com for more news on new gadgets and mobile devices.


Razer Seiren V2 Pro & Razer Seiren V2 X release: Powerful gear for the budding streamer, priced at RM729 and RM489

For those who are looking to become a streamer, you'll need to get a microphone before you get started. Of course, you can just get a cheap headset with a mic. But if you want to look the part, Razer has some new stuff you might want to consider.

Earlier today, Razer unveiled the new Seiren V2 Pro and Seiren V2 X. The Seiren V2 Pro allegedly gives your voice a "radio-DJ tonal quality", so it should be good if you want to stream yourself singing or playing musical instruments. It can also filter out bumps and background noise, ensuring that your streams sound professional.

Then there's the Seiren V2 X, which is an upgraded version of the Seiren X microphone. This is a condenser mic that delivers crisp and clear vocals, making it great for general-purpose streaming where you'll talk a lot. It uses super-cardioid pickup patterns to accurately pick up your voice while filtering out the background noise.

Do check out the official product pages if you want more details about these Razer microphones. As for prices, the Seiren V2 Pro will retail for RM729 while the Seiren V2 X costs RM489. Also, let us know what you streamers look out for in a microphone in the comments, and stay tuned to TechNave for more news like this.


Razer Seiren V2 Pro review - A quality microphone for streamers

These days, more gamers want to venture into the live streaming industry. You see many who broadcast their gaming sessions on platforms like Twitch or Facebook Gaming. Some companies have been creating different products to meet this growing demand. Of course, this includes audio products dedicated to streaming.

Recently, Razer added the Razer Seiren V2 Pro to its microphone lineup. The new USB microphone can record voices clearly while offering special functions for streamers. It can be used for audio mixing and has a high pass filter to remove unwanted ambient sounds. So is this microphone suitable for gamers and streamers out there? Read this review to find out.

The Seiren V2 Pro has an attractive yet simple design. It's shaped like a pill and can be rotated almost 360° on the mount. Compared to the regular green-coloured Razer devices, the Seiren V2 Pro is coloured black. This makes it feel more low profile. The Razer logo also doesn't look that obvious, as it's just subtly printed on the front of the microphone.

Tilting the mic makes it easier to record your voice clearly

The body of this microphone is made of metal, making it feel heavy, extremely sturdy, and of high quality. Razer also provided a metal stand and base, so you can prop this microphone on the table. You could use a boom arm mic stand to bring this microphone closer to your mouth.

There's a mute button and two knobs for volume and gain on the front. As for the back, there's a 3.5mm audio jack and a USB-C port. The volume knob controls the volume for earphones or headphones connected to the audio jack, and the gain knob controls the level of audio recorded for your voice.

One thing I like is the USB-C connection. It's designed to fit the back of the Seiren V2 Pro and looks neat. The cable is also braided, which makes it more durable.

The mute button, volume knob and gain knob

The default stand can be removed and replaced by a boom arm mic stand

As you might expect with a microphone at this standard, the Seiren V2 Pro can record your voice very clearly. We tested it through in-game voice chat and video calls. The results showed that people could clearly hear us on the other end without significant distortion. The high pass also performed well in filtering out ambient noise from fans or air conditioners.

Of course, you need to ensure that the microphone is aligned well for optimum performance. We found that tilting it towards your mouth worked best, as its hearing range is on the top. The Seiren V2 Pro also has a built-in shock absorber to reduce noises generated from shocks or table vibrations as you type on the keyboard.

When this microphone is connected via USB, you can install the Razer Synapse software. In the Stream Mixer tab, you can change the sampling rate and volume for games, music, or your voice. This is very useful for streamers that want to balance the audio between their game or music player.

Of course, the Razer Synapse isn't required to use the Seiren V2 Pro. If you just use it as a regular USB microphone, it can already record clear audio quality.

Something you might dislike is the short stand because it means you might have to project your voice (or increase the gain). Mind you, that's not necessarily a problem. If you're serious about streaming, we recommend using a boom arm mic stand so that the mic can be placed closer to your mouth.

Another problem is the gain and volume knobs. Both can be rotated indefinitely, so it can be difficult to guess whether you are at the maximum or minimum volume.

The Seiren V2 Pro provides 10 types of output and three inputs for audio. As you can tell, this is hard to work out for those new to streaming. Beginners could be spending a lot of time finding the right combination for their live streams.

And perhaps the biggest drawback about this Seiren V2 Pro is its expensive price tag of RM709. Razer is well known as a brand that sells high-quality gaming products. But at this price, you can get other microphones with similar capabilities that are more affordable.

Overall, we were satisfied with what the Razer Seiren V2 Pro offers. Its attractive design makes it great as part of your broadcast, and it also delivers clear audio quality. Although it's expensive, its audio quality and features make it worthwhile for those who want to dabble in live streaming.

If you want alternatives, the HyperX QuadCast is a good one if you prefer a colourful microphone, as it comes with RGB lighting. If you want a mic with both a USB and XLR port, there's the Shure MV7. You can also get the Razer Seiren Mini for a cheaper Razer microphone.

Let us know on Facebook if this review helped you, and stay tuned to TechNave for more reviews like this.

Pros: Clear audio quality, simple design

Cons: Expensive, software takes time to learn for beginners

Conclusion: An interesting microphone for those who are serious about streaming


Razer Tomahawk Gaming Desktop pre-order release: 11th Gen Intel Core i9 CPU, GeForce RTX 3080, and 512GB SSD for ~RM9751

Some products take forever to go retail, but Razer definitely takes the cake with its latest gaming desktop. First announced back in CES earlier this year, the Razer Tomahawk Gaming Desktop is finally being opened for pre-orders, with the US getting first dibs.

The Tomahawk Gaming Desktop is a brand-new small-form-factor (SFF) system. It features the new Intel NUC 9 Extreme Compute Element card inside, which houses an Intel Core i9-9980HK CPU, 16GB of DDR4 RAM, a 512GB SSD, and 2TB of HDD storage. Also, it comes with Nvidia's new GeForce RTX 3080 GPU, so you can be assured of its gaming prowess. The whole system is powered by a 750W PSU.

What's handy about the Tomahawk Gaming Desktop is its modularity. The chassis is designed to allow users to easily swap out any of its existing components for new ones to be upgraded. You can easily retrieve the components side with the slide mechanism, which makes it convenient for when you want to clean up the fans.

Razer has confirmed that official availability and pricing in Malaysia will be announced soon. But just to give you a ballpark range, its US price is around USD 2400 (~RM9751). So, is this a PC you'd be interested in? Let us know in the comments below and stay tuned to TechNave.com for more news like this.


Razer Viper 8KHz release: 8K polling rate, new optical switches, and an improved sensor for RM399

While PC parts are kinda expensive this year, some of you could be looking to get new gaming peripherals. If you're on the hunt for a high-performance gaming mouse, then the new one from Razer might be what you need. Say hi to the Razer Viper 8KHz.

As the name suggests, the Viper 8KHz is a gaming mouse that uses the Razer HyperPolling Technology. Most gaming mice have a polling rate of 1000Hz, but this one delivers an insane polling rate of 8000Hz. In other words, it can send data to the PC 8 times faster. This results in better responsiveness and eliminates potential micro stutters.

If that's not enough, then you would be glad to know that it also has the 2nd-gen Razer optical mouse switch. The mouse switches deliver greater tactile feedback, lower click latency, and amazing durability with up to 70 million clicks. Then there's also the Razer Focus+ Optical Sensor, which offers automatic surface calibration and superior tracking precision.

The Razer Viper 8KHz will retail in Malaysia for RM399, but it's not quite available yet and we're not sure when it will be. Having said that, would you be interested in getting this gaming mouse? Let us know in the comments below and stay tuned to TechNave for more news on gadgets like this.


Razer Viper Mini strikes hard with lightweight 61g body, priced at a modest RM199

When Razer launched its Viper series gaming mice last year, it was the first bunch that came with optical switches. But Razer is always keen to diversify its portfolio of gaming peripherals. Yesterday, the company announced the Viper Mini, a smaller and lighter model that still comes with the highly precise optical switches.

Weighing a mere 61g and visibly smaller, the Viper Mini uses an optical sensor for 8500 DPI, making it a high precision mouse that's great for first-person shooters. Even its Speedflex Cable and mouse feet are designed to help with that, reducing the amount of drag on most surfaces so you can move the mouse faster and with more ease. The use of optical switches also means the mouse will be more robust, thanks to the switches rated at being able to last 50 million clicks.

In addition, you get the standard set of Razer features. Aside from Razer Chroma RGB for the colourful lighting, the Viper Mini has six programmable buttons, a DPI switch, and on-board memory profile in case you have to use the mouse on other PCs. Of course, the best thing here is that it's relatively affordable for a gaming mouse, commanding a price of just RM199.

If you have smaller hands or like having a super lightweight mouse, the Viper Mini could be the right fit for you. Do you have a different type of mouse you'd rather use? Let us know on our Facebook page and stay tuned to TechNave.com for more news like this.


Razer Viper V2 Pro Malaysia release: Light and high performance, priced at RM749

It's been almost two years since the Razer Viper gaming mouse was last introduced, but it's back with a new successor. Called the Razer Viper V2 Pro, it's now available for purchase on both Lazada and Shopee at the price of RM749.

As the second generation of the lineup, Razer said that this new gaming mouse is 20% lighter than the Viper Ultimate. It also has next-gen switches, better battery life and an all-new Focus Pro 30K Optical Sensor that gives an edge to pro-gamers. In order to make it as lightweight as possible, they had to remove built-in grips, the right side buttons and ever the trademarked Razer Chroma RGB lighting.

On the other hand, the new Focus Pro 30K Optical Sensor offers a complete resolution accuracy of 99.8%. It is equipped with AI functionality such as Smart Tracking, Motion Sync and Asymmetric Cut-off for the highest performance level possible. The Asymmetric Cut-off has been enhanced to support up to 26 granular levels of height adjustments, offering a wider array of customization of lift-off and landing distance.

Besides that, other notable features include a new Razer Optical Mouse Switches Gen-3. It has a clicking lifecycle of up to 90 million clicks, which makes it live longer by 25% than the previous generation models. Of course, it's also rechargeable via USB-C and features a DPI control button on the bottom o the mouse.

If that's the gaming mouse that you've been looking for, maybe you can go check it out. Stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


Razer Viper V2 Pro review - Ultra-light no-frills gaming mouse

Gaming mice are major tools of the trade for gamers, so it’s small wonder that many gamers are passionate about their gaming mice. One of the major debates going on are those who want the lightest gaming mouse possible while some others want heavier mice.

It does stand to reason though, that a lighter mouse wouldn’t be so heavy or likely to cause long-term fatigue for a long-term battle or major battle against another seasoned gamer. For those types of gamers, Razer has come out with their Razer Viper V2 Pro gaming mouse, which at 58g is the lightest gaming mouse we’ve seen so far. Check out our review of the Razer Viper V2 Pro gaming mouse to find out more.

Customizable buttons on the left side make this a gaming mouse for right-handed gamers

On the bottom there's the 30K DPI Optical sensor and power/DPI button

There's a USB Type C port on the front for the cable, but the mouse itself can be charged for Razer Hyperspeed 2.4Ghz wireless connectivity

At first glance, the Razer Viper V2 Pro goes for a lightweight plastic body with a sort of paper like texture (perhaps for better grip?). Like most gaming mice, it has a slightly longer, sleeker body with the standard left and mouse buttons and a scroll wheel in the middle. A Razer logo is printed on the body and there appears to be no signs of any RGB underneath it at all.

On the bottom of the mouse, there’s a 30K DPI optical sensor along with a power / DPI settings button. The bottom seems to be pretty standard and the mouse slides along on most surfaces with ease. On the front, there’s a USB Type C port for the cable while on the left side, there are 2 customizable buttons (making this not so friendly for lefties).

In the box there's the grip stickers, manual and documentation, adapter, USB Type A to USB Type C cable and the Razer Viper V2 Pro gaming mouse

The adapter actually hides the Hyperspeed 2.4Ghz wireless dongle but the adapter itself can be used as an OTG adapter

In the box, the Razer Viper V2 Pro comes along with the manuals and other documentation along with a USB Type C to USB Type A / 2.4Ghz wireless adapter. There’s also black grip stickers included if you need a bit more of a grip on the sides and back.

In terms of performance, the Razer Viper V2 Pro is both responsive and accurate, but it isn’t so light that it could fly out of my hand accidentally. Nor does it feel like a toy, like some other lightweight mice tend to feel like. It’s definitely lighter than my usual Razer Pro Click Mini which weighs in at 65g.

You can customize the buttons in the Razer Synapse program

Once you plug the Razer Viper V2 Pro into a PC and install Razer Synapse, you can customize the keys on the side and play around with the mouse button customization a bit. However, since there’s no built-in RGB the Viper V2 Pro will always be the colour it came in (ours is white, but there’s also a black coloured variant as well). The buttons are powered by Razer Optical Mouse Switches Gen-3 and are nicely clicky and responsive.

Playing games with the Viper V2 Pro gives a feeling of light mobility, especially if you’re more used to heavier gaming mice, and this does take some getting used to. Trying it out for a long marathon gaming session shows that it does reduce the fatigue somewhat compared to a heavier gaming mouse but you’d have to be a serious gamer (or a reviewer watching for the weight) to actually notice.

There's no RGB here to cut down on weight

Trying out the mouse on different surfaces shows that it can play on glass with little to no loss of accuracy.  However, while you can charge the mouse and use the 2.4Ghz Razer Hyperspeed wireless connectivity, there may be some lag. Again, it’s something only a serious gamer (or a reviewer watching for it) would notice. I also noticed that perhaps due to the lightness of the mouse, I could feel every little bit of dust or minute bumps from the surface the mouse is on so do make sure your mat is clean.

Overall, the Razer Viper V2 Pro is another niche gaming device for those gamers who want a lighter gaming mouse. If you’re into heavier gaming mice, it probably won’t convert you to the lighter side and it’s likely not very useful for non-gamer users unless you have very weak wrists or hands.

Quite obviously, it works better for PC gamers due to Razer Synapse, but you will have to make do with the lack of RGB lighting. So, if you wanted your entire rig to glow in tune with the Razer Chroma like most game streamers, you might also want to give the Viper V2 Pro a pass as well.

At $149.99 USD (~RM660) it is quite pricey, but the Razer Viper V2 Pro is the only lightweight gaming mouse of its kind we’ve seen so far, so there’s not many other contenders. If you’re one of those niche gamers looking for a lighter gaming mouse but don’t mind sacrificing the RGB bells and whistles, then the Viper V2 Pro gaming mouse could be the one for you.

What do you think? Would you be interested in the Razer Viper V2 Pro or do you have something to say about ultra-light gaming mice? Let us know on our Facebook page and stay tuned to TechNave.com

These are the tech specs and features for the Razer Viper V2 Pro gaming mouse:

Pros - One of the lightest gaming mice around. Supports both wireless and wired.

Cons - No RGB support. Pricey. Mostly for PC gamers only.

Summary - The lightest no-frills gaming mouse for right-handed PC gamers you can buy


Acer unveiled new laptops, projectors, and gaming monitors at CES 2020

During the CES 2020 which is currently held in Las Vegas Convention Center, Acer unveiled several new products such as laptops, projectors as well as gaming monitors. In terms of the availability of the products mentioned, most of them are expected to be available in Malaysia around this year.

Starting off with the monitors, Acer introduced three new Predator Gaming Monitors namely the Predator X32, X38 as well as the CG552K with up to a 55-inch curved display. In terms of the tech specs, the monitor is capable of displaying up to 4k resolution, up to 175Hz screen refresh rate and it features various kinds of technologies such as Nvidia G-Sync, up to VESA Display HDR 1400 and more.

In terms of the laptop, they’ve also introduced the Acer ConceptD 7 Ezel, ConceptD 7 Ezel Pro and ConceptD 700 Workstation which is marketed more towards content creators and media creation workloads. This is due to the fact that the products come equipped with an Intel Xeon processor, Nvidia GeForce RTX Graphics Card as well as up to 32GB of RAM.

Other than that, there is also the TravelMate P6 and P2 which designed for those who are constantly on the go thanks to the fact that it only weighs around 1.1Kg and it is also MIL-STD-810G and 810F compliant. Not only that but thanks to the Project Athena program by Intel, the laptop is able to last up to 23 hours on a single charge.

Furthermore, it is also capable of charging up to 50% battery in less than 45 minutes which is not too shabby especially when you’re in a hurry. Tech spec-wise, it comes with a 10th generation Intel Core i7 processor, up to 24GB RAM, MX250 graphics processor and up to 1TB SSD.

Acer also unveiled the new Spin 5 and Spin 3 convertible laptops as well, and they both support fast-charging Acer Active Stylus that uses the Wacom AES Technology. As usual, both the Spin laptops feature the 360-degree hinge that allows the user to flip the screen around for it to be used as a tablet.

It comes with up to a 10th generation Intel Core i7 processor with Intel Iris Plus integrated graphics, which is powerful enough for users to game or edit videos on. But that’s not all, it is able to last up to 15 hours of battery life on a single charge and it also supports fast-charging which provides up to 4 hours usage when charged for only 30 minutes.

Last but not least, Acer introduced the B250i Portable LED Full HD Projector which also comes with two 5-watt speakers, 1000 ANSI lumens, autofocus capabilities and a plethora of I/O options. The product is quite straight forward other than the fact that it is able to perform screen mirroring wirelessly and it comes with USB Type-C ports for both display and charging capabilities.

With all that said, would you be interested in getting any of the products mentioned above? Let us know on our Facebook page and for more updates like this, stay tuned to TechNave.com as we provide updates such as the official Malaysia release date and local pricing.


Razer Wolverine V2 Chroma release: Mecha-Tactile buttons, remappable buttons, and swappable thumbsticks for RM745

If gamers are willing to spend on gaming keyboards and mice, then what more controllers? Third-party controllers have become better over the years, and Razer makes some really impressive ones. The company's latest is the Razer Wolverine V2 Chroma.

Earlier today, Razer announced the launch of the Wolverine V2 Chroma. This is a high-end wired game controller for the Xbox One, Xbox Series S/X, and PCs. As you can see, its overall shape and design are similar to the latest Xbox wireless controller. The notable difference is the position of the View and Menu buttons. There are also two buttons between the D-pad and the right thumbstick.

As the name suggests, the Wolverine V2 Chroma comes with Razer's Chroma RGB lining the two sides of the controller. It also has mechanical buttons for faster button actuation, 6 remappable buttons, swappable thumbsticks, and Trigger Stop-Switches. If you're using the controller on the PC, you can even use the Xbox App to customise the settings to your preference.

Razer has confirmed that this controller will retail in Malaysia for RM745, and you can find out more about it here. So, what do you think of the Razer Wolverine V2 Chroma? Let us know in the comments, and stay tuned to TechNave for more news like this.


Razer Wolverine V2 Pro release: Extra triggers, exchangeable thumbsticks, and more for RM1249

Are you a Razer fan and would pay top dollar for the best peripherals? Well, then you might just want to check out the company's recently launched Razer Wolverine V2 Pro. This controller was designed for the Sony PS5, so let's take a quick look at what it offers.

As mentioned, the Wolverine V2 Pro is a high-performance wireless controller for the Sony PlayStation 5. The first thing you'll notice is the difference in the layout. First, the d-pad and left-analogue stick have swapped locations. Secondly, the touchpad area is slightly smaller. The controller also looks thicker than a Sony DS5 controller. Lastly, there are some extra buttons you won't get on a regular DS5 controller.

The controller also has many cool features, including mecha-tactile action buttons that promise better durability and tactile feedback. In addition, slide locks control the travel distance for your trigger buttons, an 8-way microswitch d-pad, interchangeable thumbsticks, and more.

However, you'll have to fork out a whopping RM1249 to buy one. Do you think it's something you'd buy? Let us know in the comments, and stay tuned to TechNave for more news like this.


Razer Zephyr review - Transparent Social Smart mask with RGB

Traditional face masks aren't exactly the easiest of things to communicate with as they not only muffle our speech and make it harder to breathe but they also cover our mouth which is a visual cue that many people use. Through this we know that what could seem like a harsh insult is actually a joke as the person is smiling and so forth. What if there was a transparent face mask?

Initially starting with a concept, going on to become Project Hazel and then going commercial is the Razer Zephyr Wearable Air Purifier, Razer’s RGB equipped smart mask. Featuring dual fans, a transparent mouth area, replaceable N95 filters and controllable RGB lighting for both the outside and inside, the Razer Zephyr looks to make a big splash at USD $99 (~RM410.90). How does it perform? Find out in our review of the Razer Zephyr below.

What's in the box? ~ there's even an anti-fogging spray, filters and extra USB cable caps

In the box, Razer have included 3 sets of filters

Looking not unlike a traditional war-time gas mask, the Zephyr is a transparent mouth shield that has 2 round vents on the sides. The covers for these vents are attached magnetically and allow you to place similarly round N95 filter cut-outs which in turn cover the fans underneath. These two vents also have a multi-colour LED strip each as well, but only the right vent has a button on the side.

There’s another mouth filter on the outside that also can be removed and attached magnetically with an N95 filter cutout for that as well. On the inside, the silicon mouth guard is attached magnetically and there are also multi-colour LED strips on each side near the mouth. An elastic cord attached to the sides wraps around the back of the head through head straps, making it good for people with weak ears or who are wearing Hijabs or other headgear that cover the ears. Only the top set of head straps has a fastener though.

The vents on the sides make it look a bit like a traditional gas mask

The silicon mouth guard can be detached for cleaning

The vent lid covers attach magnetically and can be removed to place the filters

This is where you place the smaller filter

Surprisingly, there's only one cord fastener for the head straps

A covered USB Type C port is located on the bottom of the mask. In the box there's also a USB Type A to USB Type C charging cable complete with extra caps, the usual documentation, an anti fog spray bottle, 3 N95 mouth filters, 6 N95 round fan filters and a black pouch with green strings to put everything. Strangely enough, there's no extra fastener for the bottom set of head straps (Razer usually doesn't miss out on these little things).

To get the most out of it you should download the free Zephyr app and pair the mask with your phone as this lets you control the speed of the fans in the mask and both the inner and outer RGB lighting. Fan speed is limited to either high and low, but you can hear an audible hum on high. You can also choose your own colours or colour patterns or turn off the lighting completely. The mask control button can be pressed to turn off the fan, put it on low or to put it on high without having to use the app.

You can control the dual fans and both internal and external lighting for the Razer Zephyr in the app

You can also choose the colour and pattern for the internal and external lighting

Trying out the Zephyr mask, I immediately noticed the lack of the fastener for the bottom head strap, as it feels a bit loose on my neck. However, with some adjustment, the mask does fit snugly on my face without affecting my glasses or ears. While it does show my mouth, this is only the front part as not only does the transparent part not show the whole mouth, the silicon guard pressing on my face makes it a bit difficult to speak naturally.

Breathing with the mask on is certainly easier though but my voice was a bit muffled still. While this is definitely better than with a traditional surgical or cloth mask, I feel that it could have been better if there was a mic and an amplifier or speaker of some sort.

I found that the inner lighting did help show or highlight my mouth better, especially in darker situations, but I also have to admit feeling like Bane (a Batman villain who wears a mask) a bit the first couple of times wearing the Zephyr. You do get used to it, but I don’t think I’m the sort of person to leave the outer RGB lights on in a swirling rainbow pattern.

According to Razer, the Zephyr has a battery life of 8 hours continuous use. While there also doesn’t seem to be any automatic shut-off sensors, the Zephyr can easily last 2 or 3 days on intermittent usage and recharges to full in about 3 hours or so.

The Razer Zephyr Wearable Air Purifier has a transparent mouth shield so you can get social cues visually and stay safe at the same time

Razer also recommends that you change the N95 filters every 3 days, but since there’s not much contact with saliva, we think it should be alright for a week like the usual PM2.5 filters you’d put inside a cloth mask. A pack of 30 days worth of filters is priced at USD $29.99 (~RM124.70).

Overall, the Razer Zephyr wearable air purifier smart mask is an interesting device that should appeal to those of you who like RGB lighting or like to customize their own mask lighting. The mask certainly does deliver in showing the mouth and other visual social cues while keeping you safe from airborne viruses, but the lack of any voice amplification is a bit of a downer.

In any case, it is still fairly expensive for most Malaysians at USD $99 (~RM410), especially the USD $29.90 (~RM124.70) filter packs. It’s definitely more affordable than say the LG Puricare Wearable Air Purifier which we reviewed previously that is priced from RM749 to RM849 (depends on the promo). However, the Puricare mask does have automatic energy efficient sensors and voice amplification built in but no RGB lighting or transparent mouth shield.

We’re still waiting for a smart mask that is affordable for Malaysians (maybe RM250 and below?) but if you’re a gamer, Razer fan or just someone on a bit more of a budget looking for a smart mask, then the Razer Zephyr should be at the top of your consideration list. Unfortunately, quite a few other people think so too, so at the time of writing, this is the 5th time the Zephyr has sold-out. Razer is working on getting more, but you may have to watch your timing to get one in Malaysia.

What do you think? Would you buy or have bought the Razer Zephyr? Let us know on our Facebook page and stay tuned to TechNave.com

Here are the tech specs and features for the Razer Zephyr:

Pros: Customizable RGB colour lighting, working app, dual fan wearable air purifier and transparent mouth shield. Slightly more affordable.

Cons: Still quite pricey for Malaysia. No voice amplification.

Summary: A social gamer’s RGB smart mask


Razer and Zouk to host the first cloud clubbing live stream in Southeast Asia

Razer, in partnership with Zouk Group, has officially announced that they will be hosting the first cloud clubbing experience in Southeast Asia, which will take place on 27 March 2020 from 8PM onwards. In terms of the platform, they will be utilizing Bigo Live app which can be downloaded from either the Google Play Store or the Apple App Store.

To go into more detail, the viewers can interact with the DJs by using various Bigo Live functions such as the sending virtual gifts as well as the live stream chat. If you want to join in on the cloud clubbing session, head over to Bigo Live and give Razer a follow.

Would you be keen on witnessing Southeast Asia’s first cloud clubbing by Razer and Zouk? Let us know on our Facebook page and for more updates like this, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


Razer announces CES 2020 appreciation event, Razer fans get gaming peripherals at 50% off

The dust may have settled on this year's Consumer Electronics Show, but Razer has one more thing to do to wrap another successful event. Razer's Reddit community team has announced that the company will be hosting a CES appreciation event to celebrate the Razer Kishi winning Best Gaming Product at CES 2020.

Razer runs this event every year it wins big at CES and this year is no different. If you signed up for it, you'll get to buy selected Razer gaming peripherals at 50% off during the event. You'll also get to buy Razer Blade laptops, Core external GPU enclosures, and Raptor monitors at 5%. Note that you'll be limited to one unit per product only so you can't buy things in bulk and try to profit that way.

Another thing to note is that this event is only available to those who already have an account for the Razer Store. If you're an eligible Razer Insider, Razer may have already sent you a discount code that you can use on check out. Make sure to check your your email for the code and make your purchase soon!

If there's a certain Razer gaming peripheral you've been keeping an eye out for, you may want to get it now. This event only runs for 24 hours starting from 10 a.m of today so the clock is already ticking. To those who plan to get something, let us know what you will be buying on our Facebook page and stay tuned to TechNave.com for more news.


Razer announces Project Valerie – a 12k-resolution, triple display gaming laptop

Razer is known for coming out with weird and exciting products to entice users – be it ready for mass-market or something a bit more conceptual. This is one of the latter. Project Valerie is a proof-of-concept by the company to show that it is possible to create a triple-display gaming laptop that can be both compact(ish) and portable(ish).

It features three built-in 17.3-inch 4K IGZO displays which equals to 11,520 x 2,160 in terms of display resolution, it is also equipped with an automated positioning system that mechanically deploy and align the two side displays from behind the laptop’s main screen. The display is NVIDIA G-Sync ready, and is driven by NVIDIA’s GTX 1080 GPUs. The base design looks to be the Razer Plade 17 laptop, but Razer did not share the internal specifications of the machine itself as it is still a concept device.

This is some crazy-looking gaming laptop – and we would like to see our hands on it soon. Stay tuned to TechNave for more news from CES and Razer.


Razer enters keyboard customising business with new accessories

Years ago, mechanical keyboards became mainstream for many. Gamers found the tactile and clicky sounds of these keyboards highly satisfying, but with increased interest came the want for customisability. Well, now Razer is offering that with new accessory sets.

As revealed on its website, Razer has added a few different keyboard accessory sets that you can use to personalise your Razer keyboard. A new PBT keycap + coiled cable accessory set is available in white, black, green, and pink colours. The 2-metre long cable is made out of braided fibre, so it's really tough too. Besides that set, there's also a Phantom keycap upgrade set and an ergonomic wrist rest.

What's interesting is that you can sort of see how these upgrade sets would look on your Razer keyboard. Specifically, Razer's website lets you see how the new keycaps and cable look on selected Razer keyboards. This includes the Huntsman Mini, Blackwidow V3, Blackwidow V3 Pro, and more. Some of the sets aren't compatible with a few models, but the keycaps are compatible with all included keyboards.

Do visit the website if you want to check out the new upgrade sets. We've also included the estimated prices below for your reference. With that said, what did you think of this level of customisability? Let us know in the comments, and stay tuned to TechNave for more news like this.


Razer gaming smartphone tech-specs leaked, features a 120Hz display

So according to rumours, Razer is supposed to show off its new smartphone on 1 November 2017. Of course, it hasn't happened yet because it should be in another region instead of our local timezone, but boy, we got some sweet tech-specs leak on their website before it was taken down. Let's check out the tech-specs below!

So get this, knowing Razer as a reputable gaming manufacturer, rumours have it that the company has even integrated a 120Hz refresh rate on the wide colour gamut display (who does that? lol). It doesn't stop there, for the ultimate gaming experience, the phone is equipped with dual front-facing speakers using Dolby ATMOS sound speaker, along with a Qualcomm Quick Charge 4+ technology for recharging, and finally, Razer is using its own UI Skin based on Android Nougat OS.

According to courses, the Razer smartphone will cost £594.99 in the U.K., that's roughly about ~RM3344 and no word if it will be available for the Malaysia market.

So what do you think? Should Razer come into the smartphone industry at all? Let us know in the comments below and stay tuned for more tech news at TechNave.com.


Razer has sent out invites to what could be the launch of the Razer Phone 2

Recently Razer has sent out invites titled “Save the Date” for an event on 10 October 2018 and we have good reason to believe that Razer will be announcing the Razer Phone 2. Based on previous leaked images, the Razer Phone 2 will be extremely similar to the previous generation.

However, based on reports the bezels on the Razer Phone 2 is expected to be thicker than the previous generation Razer Phone, which is the opposite of the current trend right now.

Image courtesy of GSMArena.com, Left Razer Phone, Right Razer Phone 2

Other than that there is no confirmed information in regards to the tech specs of the device other than the 120hz refresh rate panel. Do take every bit of information with a grain of salt as there is no official news from Razer yet, so stay tuned to TechNave.com for more updates like these.


Razer hinted the release the Razer Phone 2 equipped with the upcoming Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 chipset

Razer Phone, for illustration purposes only

With all the smartphone manufacturers developing their own take of a gaming smartphone. Based on reports by playfuldroid.com, Razer has hinted that their upcoming Razer Phone 2 could come equipped with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 chipset due to release some time end of this year.

Similar to the current Razer Phone, it is expected to come with the same 120Hz display and memory setup on par with current generation gaming phones. As far as pricing and availability goes, there is no information about it yet but once we get solid information regarding the upcoming gaming smartphone by Razer we’ll be sure to update it on TechNave.com.


32MP front cam Huawei Nova 4e announced - arriving in Malaysia on 16 March 2019 for RM1199

Today, Huawei Malaysia is excited to reveal the latest Nova series - the Huawei Nova 4e. Also dubbed as the "P30 Lite" in other countries, the Nova 4e is the lesser variant of the current Nova 4 series and it will be available from 16 March 2019 onwards for a price of RM1199 in Midnight Black, Pearl White and Peacock Blue at every Huawei Experience Store, Huawei Online Store and authorized dealer.

Comparing with the Nova 4, the Nova 4e packs mid-range tier specs such as the Kirin 710 chipset and comes with a GPU Turbo 2.0 for gaming (only some support it such as PUBG Mobile, Mobile Legneds, Arena of Valor and others). The memory capacity isn't that bad as well and now features a triple camera setup with an ultra wide-angle lens. Anyway, below are the hands-on photos:

Nothing out of the ordinary, just a 32MP front camera on the Dew Drop Notch on top of the 6.15-inch FullView display

Here are the three colours - Peacock Blue, Pearl White and Midnight Black

A close look at the triple rear camera and the fingerprint sensorThe triple rear camera comprises of a 24MP (wide-angle) + 8MP (120-degrees ultra wide-angle) + 2MP (depth) sensor

The gradient design looks a bit different from before, it often reflects an S shape

Side view on the right, just your typical volume and power buttons

SIM card tray is located on the top instead of the left sideMeanwhile, the 3.5mm headphone jack and speaker grill are at the bottom

So that's pretty much about the Nova 4e (we told you that it isn't much different from the Nova 4), stay tuned for more tidbits about the selfie smartphone as we will be doing some tests, only at TechNave.com.


Acer unveiled several new monitors starting from only RM699

Earlier today, Acer announced several new monitors to their Nitro and Predator lineup and more starting from the price of only RM699. These new monitors come with technologies such as FreeSync, Nvidia G-sync, as low as 0.1ms grey-to-grey response time as well as refresh rates of up to 165Hz.

To go into more detail, the new monitors in Nitro series consists of the XV240YP, XV270P XV273X, as well as the XV340CKP which has a screen size of up to 34-inch. Both the monitors mentioned are able to achieve up to 240Hz refresh rate and the Full HD display is 99% sRGB compliant and it comes with technologies such as FreeSync, ZeroFrame as well as Acer VisionCare.

Other than that, Acer also unveiled the Acer Predator XB273U GS which is a 27-inch gaming monitor that has a screen resolution of 2560 x 1440 pixels. In terms of the features, the monitor has Nvidia G-sync, RGB Ambient Light, Acer VisionCare, ZeroFrame, as well as a screen refresh rate of 165Hz.

Last but not least, there is also the Acer CB342CK UltraWide monitor with has a screen resolution of 3440 x 1440 pixels with a refresh rate of 75Hz. This monitor can be suitable for those who prefer having more desktop real estate, usually for productivity workloads such as content creation.

With all that said, would you be interested in getting any of the products mentioned above? Let us know on our Facebook page and for more updates like this, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


Razer introduces Quartz and Mercury collections

If you're someone with a taste for colours and prefer not to have your stuff in black, then maybe this piece of news from Razer would interest you. The company has just released the Quartz and Mercury collections on its websites, presenting Razer fans with two new colour options for their products.

Let's look at the Quartz collection first. Unlike the mostly colourless real-life mineral, it's a soft pink colour that the ladies would like. On the other hand, the Mercury collection promises a white colour with a shiny sheen to it. There's a variety of products now available in the two colours, including the Razer Blade 15 laptop (will be a limited edition), Razer Basilisk gaming mouse, and even PBT keycaps for your Razer gaming keyboard.

Of course, not all the products are available in both new colours. For example, there are no Quartz versions of the Razer Aetheris and Core X. There are also some that won't be available in all regions, such as the Razer Kraken Kitty Quartz edition. If you're interested, you should head to the Razer website to find out more.

With that said, what do you think about the two new colours? Are there any other colours you would like to see from Razer? Let us know in the comments below and stay tuned to TechNave.com for more news like this.


Razer introduces THX Spatial Audio, an app to provide enhanced virtual surround sound

We all know Razer for their gaming products, but that's not all the company has been working on. Razer has been working on apps to go with its products and has announced the THX Spatial Audio, an app that will provide you with customisable surround sound.

The Razer THX Spatial Audio app will provide headphones with 7.1 surround audio and greater accuracy for positional audio. It works on all types of headphones, regardless of whether it connects via 3.5mm audio jack, Bluetooth or USB. Available for Windows 10, the app lets users do things like calibrate the surround sound and enhancing the bass.

Besides that, Razer is working with Windows to get the THX Spatial Audio app to be integrated into the Game Bar in Windows 10. This is expected to be available in the coming weeks. All very exciting stuff for audio enthusiasts but you'll have to buy the app for USD 19.99 (~RM85.47).

Of course, you could download the app and use it on a limited-time trial to see. If you do like it enough to buy it, let us know what you thought on of the app on our Facebook page! Also, do continue to stay tuned to TechNave.com for more tech news.


Razer just made a dedicated gaming protective casing for the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 series at ~RM188

In light of the new Galaxy Note 20 series announcement, Razer just surprised us with a new protective casing for the flagship. Already posted on their website, the Razer Arctech Pro for both Galaxy Note 20 and Galaxy Note 20 Ultra is listed for $44.99 (~RM188). As cool as it may look, the availability is not ready yet.

According to Razer, this Arctech Pro casing features Thermaphene Cooling Technology and Anti-Bacterial Coating. How the cooling feature work is that it uses two layers of thin thermal conductors which can transfer trapped heat out to the exterior casing. On top of that, they also claimed that the outer coating prevents bacteria from spreading and growing, as well as being durable enough to survive drops and scratches.

Apart from that, the side panels are also reinforced for the user to grip the phone easier. If you're worried about losing connectivity with that thick casing, we think you don't need to worry much since it's even listed to be 5G compatible. There's also two years of warranty bu that's for the US market.

Could Razer import this Arctech Pro casing for the Malaysian market? Time will tell, in the meantime, what do you think of this casing? Let us know in the comments below and stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


Razer just released some new gaming finger sleeves to enhanced your mobile gaming experience

Besides the new Razer Wolverine V2 Chroma release, Razer also unveiled another accessory called...the Razer Gaming Finger Sleeve. If you're not familiar with this product, they are just sleeves for your thumbs and fingers while gaming on your mobile.

While it's not in Malaysia (yet), Razer has released the product first in the US market. The Razer Gaming Finger Sleeve's material is woven with high-sensitivity silver fibre for "enhanced aim and control". On the website, the sleeve is also listed that it is breathable and able to give a more "agile" performance.

All in all, these 0.8mm sleeves are designed to keep your thumbs and fingers from sweating which do happen often during mobile gaming. Also, they are stretchable and elastic so you can pretty much fit any of your fingers. You can also wash the sleeves regularly whenever you feel like it.

The Razer Gaming Finger Sleeve cost $9.99 (~RM41) and we honestly won't feel surprised if the company decided to import these into the Malaysian market. Given how popular mobile gaming is here in the country especially with PUBG Mobile and Mobile Legends Bang Bang. Stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


Razer just revealed an RGB cooling fan accessory for both iPhone and Android devices

Mobile gaming is certainly a hot market in many Asian countries, that is also why you see brands like ROG and Lenovo coming up with solutions to help cool down your gaming phone. A cooling fan is typically one of the solutions and Razer just made a $60 (~RM253) RGB cooling fan for iPhone and Android users.

Called the Razer Phone Cooler Chroma, Razer made two versions - one with a MagSafe which is obviously for the iPhone users and the other that has a clamp to hold the device. Regardless of the magnetic feature, both accessories still cost the same price tag. In terms of fan speed, the seven-blade fan can spin up to 6400 RPM.

On top of that, the Cooler Chroma also has a thermoelectric cooler and an aluminium heat sink to subtract the heat from the back of the device. Also, you can customise the 12 RGB lighting but it doesn't have a built-in battery. This means that you will need to attach it with a USB-C power source if you want to show off those RGB.

It's unknown if the Cooler Chroma would make its way to the Malaysian market. But if you want to learn more, you can head over to the official webpage right over here. Stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


Razer launched a mini gaming keyboard which is 40% smaller than the regular gaming keyboard starting from RM549!

Razer is always finding ways to amaze its users, with its gaming keyboards to gaming mouses, gamers literally have no options to get a smaller design. But this time, the company has just launched a mini frame keyboard which focuses on a more minimalist design, the Huntsman mini. The Huntsman Mini is the company’s first 60-percent keyboard which is also 40-percent smaller than the regular gaming keyboards. In this size, you will be able to save up more space on your desk but also sacrificing the arrow keys, the number pads, the home cluster as well as a much shorter finger travel distance on the keys. Although there are no arrow keys, but you can always revamp the controls for it.

Razer is offering two color variants for the Huntsman Mini, the traditional matte black color, and also the new mercury color option. Besides, it also has two different models for each color,  the one with linear optical switches and one with clicky optical switches. For now, there’s only the clicky model available and as for the linear model, it will be expected to launch after August this year. The price for the clicky model will be RM549 and RM589 for the linear model.Either way, there are still no specific dates on Malaysia release, but will you be excited to get your hands on it? Let me know at our Facebook page and stay tuned for more tech news update on Technave.com


Razer launched the Kraken BT Kitty Edition, Iskur Gaming Chair, and many more

On 10 October, Razer launched 6 products during RazerCon 2020.  The products included Razer Iskur Gaming Chair, Tomahawk Gaming Chassis, Blade Stealth 13, Seiren Mini, Kraken BT Kitty Edition, and Sneki Snek Plushie.

The Iskur Gaming Chair is the first gaming chair from Razer, price at $499.99 (~RM2068). This chair comes with a unique external lumbar support system is to help and improve gamer posture during gaming sessions.

As for the Tomahawk Gaming Chassis, it comes with two sizes which are the Tomahawk ATX for $199.99 (~RM827) and the Tomahawk Mini-ITX for $179.99 (~RM744). It features a full tempered glass side panels, a matte black metal frame, an all-black front panel with a luminous Razer green logo, and RGB lighting at the bottom. Besides that, it can support up to a 360mm radiator at the front and two 140mm fans along the top to maximize the cooling performance.

The Razer Blade Stealth 13's starting price is at $1799.99 (~RM7447) and comes with a 13-inch screen with 2 display options - either a Full HD OLED or Full HD 120Hz refresh rate. On top of that, it is equipped with the 11th Gen Intel i7 and a Gorilla Class touch display. To learn more, you may visit here.

On the other hand, the Seiren Mini is the smallest microphone that Razor launched with a price of $49.99 (~RM206). It weighs less than a pound and 6.42-inch tall, it is light enough to move and fit anywhere as it is small. To learn more, you may click on this link.

In addition to that, the Kraken BT Kitty Edition is a new headset that cuts the cord with Bluetooth 5.0, up to 50 hours of battery life, and the price is $99.99 (~RM413). The headset comes with a signature kitty ear design with pink finish, Mercury White padding on the headband and Earcups.

Lastly, Razor also launched a Sneki Snek Plushie. This is a collaboration with Conservation International to save trees. This collaboration's aim is to help save at least 100,000 trees to help endangered species survive. Each plushie is sold with a price of $29.99 (~RM124) and it will help to contribute to saving ten trees.

For more information, you may pay a visit on Razer Official website. Would you buy the new products mentioned above and which one will it be? Let us know in the comments below, be sure to stay tuned for more tech news on TechNave.com


Razer launches mechanical keyboard case for iPad Pro for RM 739

If you ever wished that your Apple iPad Pro came with a rad (i.e. cool) keyboard, well this may just perk your interest. Razer, the company that is in the forefront for gaming, has introduced their own take of a case/keyboard combo for the iPad Pro, the Razer Mechanical Keyboard Case for Apple iPad Pro.

You can’t mistake the keyboard for anything other than something from Razer – from the all-black design, Razer branding and the “all-new Razer ultra-low-profile mechanical switches”. Razer’s keyboard case do not connect to the iPad Pro via the tablet’s proprietary Smart Connector. Instead, the keyboard takes advantage of Bluetooth, and Razer claims that it has up to 600 hours of battery life with the backlight switched off.

Unfortunately it is only available for the larger 12.9 inch tablet, and it is not cheap – the case will cost you RM 739 available now from Razer’s online store.


Razer launches the Razer Pay e-Wallet + Possibility that the Razer Phone be Available in Malaysia in the near future

Today Razer has announced the launch of their new e-Wallet system called the Razer Pay in partnership with Berjaya Corporation Berhad. The e-Wallet allows users to easily top up money into it. Not only that, you can also transfer money to other users who has the e-Wallet as well. If you sign up now until 30 September 2018, you’ll be awarded RM10 which will be added into your Razer Pay e-Wallet account.

You can use the e-Wallet to pay for products and services in any of the 6000 participating stores in Malaysia including but not limited to, 7-Eleven, Starbucks, Singer, Cosway, Greyhound Cafe, Wendy’s, Kenny Rogers, Krispy Kreme, 99 Speedmart, Tealive, Thundermatch, and Sweet Hut. Other than that, you can also utilize the payment service for online transactions on popular services such as zGold MOLPoints, Steam Wallet, Garena, Sony PlayStation, Spotify, iflix, Astro NJOI and many more.

Interestingly, Razer has hinted that they are planning to bring in the Razer Phone into the Malaysian Market. Although there is no official statement yet, they have mentioned that there is a new team currently working on the project and is currently finding opportunities to have their smartphone officially available in Malaysia. But as always, take every bit of information with a grain of salt and stay tuned to TechNave.com for more updates.


Razer made a Cyberpunk 2077 Edition for the Viper Ultimate wireless gaming mouse for ~RM765

While gamers around the still have to wait patiently for Cyberpunk 2077, some brands have already released some Cyberpunk 2077 editions. For example, there's a OnePlus 8T Cyberpunk 2077 limited edition and now Razer will release a Viper Ultimate Cyberpunk 2077 edition soon.

Just so you know, this is the same Viper Ultimate wireless gaming mouse that is supposedly 25% faster than other wireless gaming mice out there. Using Razer's Focus+ Optical Sensorm, it is designed with 20,000 DPI for up to 99.6% resolution accuracy and intelligent functions, alongside a 0.2ms response time. This gaming mouse is powered by Razer Chroma RGB and it comes with the Razer Chroma Mouse Charging Dock.

At the moment, it seems to be exclusively sold on Razer.com for SGD $249.90 (~RM765) so there's no official local price yet. But there's a good chance that it might be released in Malaysia, so we shall wait and see. Stay tuned for more trending tech gadget news at TechNave.com.


Acer unveiled the Acer C250i multi-angle projector at RM1699

Other than the monitors unveiled earlier today, Acer also unveiled the Acer C250i multi-angle projector which has a very unique twisted form factor which allows it to be oriented onto a wall or even a ceiling. In terms of the pricing, the aforementioned projector can be purchased at the price of only RM1699 and it is available at all Acer official online stores as well as resellers in Malaysia.

In terms of the features, the Acer C250i is able to display up to Full HD resolution and it allows users to connect either their iOS or Android device to connect and display content from their devices. Other than that, it also comes with built-in Bluetooth speakers and it is capable of lasting up to several hours of playback thanks to its 9000mAh internal battery.

As for the I/O option, it comes with an HDMI port, USB Type-C port, as well as USB Type-A ports which allows for direct media playback from a USB drive. With all that said, would you be interested in getting the Acer C250i? Let us know on our Facebook page and for more updates like this stay tuned to TechNave.com.


Razer officially opens a new headquarters in Malaysia

Today Razer has officially announced the grand opening of their new Razer Headquarters located in UOA Corporate Towers, Bangsar. The opening was also graced by Finance Minister Lim Guan Eng as well as Youth and Sports Minister Syed Saddiq who both also gave speeches regarding the development of e-sports as well as the progress of financial technology in Malaysia.

The office will be the home of up to 280 Razer employees, as well as act as a hub for development of financial technology in Malaysia and potentially other countries as well. That being said, Razer has started to integrate RazerPay in parking lot autopay systems, and also allow users to use RazerPay to make purchases at any 7-Eleven outlets in Malaysia. For more updates like this, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


Razer officially unveiled the Deathadder V2 and Basilisk V2 from ~RM285

Razer recently unveiled the Deathadder V2 and Basilisk V2 gaming mice in Irvine, USA at the price of USD69.99(~RM285) and USD79.99(~RM326). In terms of the new features that both these products bring to the table, the Deathadder V2 ergonomic gaming mouse introduces the Focus+ Optical Sensor, Optical Mouse Switch as well as the Razer Speedflex Cable.

The Basilisk V2, on the other hand, heavily focuses on customizability due to the fact that it comes with 11 programmable buttons as well as a multi-function paddle. Furthermore, those who frequently utilize the mouse wheel will be pleased to know that the user can customize the scroll wheel resistance to their liking.

While there is no official information in regards to the official Malaysia release date of both the products mentioned above, we can expect Razer to bring them into our market very soon. Would you be interested in getting any of the mice mentioned? Let us know on our Facebook page and for more updates like this stay tuned to TechNave.com.


Razer releases Kaira gaming headset series & quick charging stand for the PlayStation 5

Today, Razer has announced three new gaming peripherals for the Sony PlayStation 5. Called the Razer Kaira series and the Razer Quick Charging Stand, the wireless gaming headsets (Kaira Pro and Kaira) are available at authorised retailers and Razer.com for RM979 and RM489 respectively. Meanwhile, the quick charging stand is priced at RM209.

As you can see, the Kaira Pro and Kaira are Razer's first wireless gaming headset made for the PS5 that is powered by Razer HyperSense. The Kaira Pro Dual Wireless Headset with Haptics was designed to provide the best possible gaming immersion and it's also equipped with the Razer TriForce Titanium 50mm Drivers. Moreover, it also features a detachable Razer HyperClear Supercardioid Mic for enhanced vocal clarity.

If you want, you can also pair the Kaira Pro with the PS4, PC through Bluetooth and other devices that have a USB-C or USB-A port via an included 2.4 GHz USB-C Razer HyperSpeed Dongle (USB-A adapter included). On the other hand, the Razer Kaira Dual Wireless Headset also has the same TriForce 50mm Drivers, HyperClear Cardioid Mic and a SmartSwitch to toggle between 2.4 GHz and Bluetooth.

Lastly, the Razer Quick Charging Stand is available in three matching colours to suit the PS5 DualSense Wireless Controllers' colour scheme - white, black and red. It's said that it can fully charge the controller in under 3 hours.

What do you think of these new Razer gaming peripherals for the PS5? Let us know in the comments below and do stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


Razer releases new protective casing for AirPods Pro for ~RM120

So you've just got a new pair of AirPods Pro from Apple, but you wanna doll it up a bit? Well, you just need to buy a protective case. And if you happen to be a Razer fan and want to show them your support, you could get a new case the new Razer THS Case for AirPods Pro.

The Razer THS Case for AirPods Pro comes with a durable TPU (a type of rubbery plastic) and will be available in black, white, and pink colours for USD 29 (~RM120). One good thing about the case's material is that it's washable, but it's not waterproof so try not to wash it under a tap. There's also a carabiner clip attached to it, so you can secure your AirPods Pro to your jeans or bag for easier access to it.

In addition to that, charging your AirPods Pro won't be a problem here. For wired charging, you can plug your cable in via the cut-out at the bottom. You'll have no issue with wirelessly charging it too, as the case allows electromagnetic induction to go through.

Unfortunately, this doesn't seem to be available in Malaysia yet, so you'll have to wait for it. With that said, do you use protective cases for your TWS earbuds? Let us know on our Facebook page and stay tuned to TechNave for more tech news.


Razer reveals Zephyr smart mask, Enki gaming chair, Kraken headphones and more at RazerCon 2021

Razer recently held RazerCon 2021 online with 1.5 million viewers around the world. In line with their #GoGreenWithRazer hash tag, Razer announced this year’s RazerCon 2021 as the world’s first carbon neutral livestream. In addition, they also revealed the Razer Zephyr Wearable Air Purifier, the Razer Enki gaming chair family and the Razer Kraken V3 Family lineup.

Priced from USD$99 (~RM410.83), the Razer Zephyr Wearable Air Purifier evolved from Project Hazel and features customizable RGB lighting, dual fans going through replaceable N95 filters and a transparent mouthplate, the smart mask is fully controllable via an app. Unfortunately, it’s still sold out even though it’s in its 2nd batch of orders, but Razer has promised that it will ramp up production for it soon.

The Razer Enki gaming chair series on the other hand promises all-day gaming comfort with 110-degree extended shoulder arches, an ultrawide 21” seat base, a 152-degree recline, fully adjustable arm rests and a built-in lumbar arch. Covered by eco-friendly EPU synthetic leather, the Razer Enki will be available in Razer Green, Black and Quartz Pink for USD$399 (~RM1655.77).

The Kraken V3 Family implements Razer HyperSense intelligent haptic technology for a lifelike touch sensory feedback based on audio cues. It will start with the Razer Kraken V3 Pro priced from USD$99.99 USD (~RM414.94).

Razer also announced their new PC Component series along with a new Quartz colour for their Razer Book laptop. Razer Gold will also sponsor the upcoming Call of Duty Mobile World Championship Finals in December, while to commemorate Halo's 20th Anniversary, 343, AMD and Razer have partnered up for a giveaway of the AMD Radeon™ RX 6900 XT Halo Infinite Limited Edition graphics card, a Halo Infinite-themed version of AMD’s flagship graphics offering.

You can catch the RazerCon 2021 again yourself here


Razer to reveal its own smartphone on 1 November 2017

What? For real? Yes, this isn't a joke. Razer, the company that's known for manufacturing gaming products for years is actually considering jumping into the smartphone industry. They just recently released a teaser about its own Razer Smartphone and it was confirmed by CEO Min-Liang Tan that Razer will reveal it on 1 November 2017.

So what can we expect? According to the CEO, the smartphone is going to focus a lot on gaming and entertainment. There is not a single rumour about what it will feature, but we assume that it will be packing the latest tech-specs such as Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 processor, but we shall see and everything will be revealed soon.

So what do you think of a Razer smartphone? Do you think they should just stick to what they are good at? Let us know in the comments below and stay tuned for more nerdy news at TechNave.com.


Razer unveiled a pair of Pokemon edition True Wireless Earphones at ~RM519

Earlier today, Razer has officially unveiled the Pokemon-themed true wireless earphones on weibo at the price of RMB849(~RM519). To go into more detail, the aforementioned earphones are kept in a PokeBall charging case which is able to provide several hours of listening time before you need to charge it again.

But that’s not all, but the earphones also have several cute Pikachu sound effects as well which is perfect all Pokemon fans out there. Other than that, the Pokemon-themed earphones are equipped with 13mm drivers and it has an IPX4 for water and dust resistance.

Unfortunately, there is no official information in regards to the Malaysia release date and local pricing for now. Would you be interested in getting the earphones in question as soon as it is available in Malaysia? Let us know on our Facebook page, and for more updates like this, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


Razer unveiled their own RESPAWN chewing gum priced at ~RM116 for 10 packs

It seems that Razer has recently collaborated with Wrigley’s 5 gum to release the Razer Respawn Gum, which is priced at 27.99USD (~RM116) for 10 packs. While there’s no official news on whether the aforementioned gum will be available at local retail stores, it seems that it might be possible to have it delivered to Malaysia.

To go into more detail, it seems that the Razer Respawn Gum is fortified with B vitamins as well as green tea extract, which is marketed to help increase the gamer’s focus. Not only that, but there’s also up to 3 flavours to choose from including Cool Mint, Pomegranate Watermelon, as well as Tropical Punch.

With all that said, what are your thoughts on Razer collaborating with Wrigley’s 5 gum to release the Razer Respawn Gum? Let us know on our Facebook page and for more updates like this, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


Razer unveils Cynosa V2 gaming keyboard with dedicated multimedia controls for RM299

A lot of gamers like minimalist keyboards that are compact like the Razer Huntsman Mini. But there will always be those who favour something a bit more simple with a touch of extras on top. Razer is aware of that and has launched the new Cynosa V2 gaming keyboard, which comes with dedicated multimedia controls and a few other features.

The latest keyboard in Razer's stable of gaming keyboards, the Cynosa V2 has an all-black body that's spill-resistant. Also, all keys have Chroma RGB and are individually backlit, so you can have customised each key's colour to your preference. You can also sync the keyboard to certain games and get special lighting effects. Besides that, the Cynosa V2 is a gaming keyboard that uses membrane keys, which lets users enjoy quiet gaming sessions.

Moving on to features, the Cynosa V2 has dedicated multimedia controls that let you play, pause, and skip (back/forward) tracks, as well as control the volume of your PC. It also has cable routing to help reduce desk clutter. As for software functions, it supports macros, custom keybindings, and Hypershift to enable even more custom keys.

The Razer Cynosa V2 is already available on the Razer store for RM299, which isn't a bad price. If you prefer mechanical keys though, then it may not be your cup of tea. But what do you think of this new gaming keyboard, are multimedia keys important for you? Let us know on our Facebook page and stay tuned to TechNave.com for more news.


Razer unveils Naga Pro gaming mouse, up to 20 programmable buttons for RM709

While most gamers are into games like Dota 2 or PUBG, there remains a large number of gamers who are into MMORPGs. For these people, Razer has announced the new Naga Pro gaming mouse, which comes with plenty of programmable buttons and a customisable side panel.

As you can see from the visuals below, the Naga Pro comes with three magnetic side plates that allow it to be used in a variety of genres such as MOBA, FPS, and MMORPG. The first side plate has the standard back and forward buttons, but the other two come with six and 12 buttons respectively. They're great for MOBA or MMORPGs, which benefit from having more programmable buttons.

Speaking of programming the buttons, you'll be able to do so via the Razer Synapse software. On top of what you can already program, the Razer Hypershift feature lets you set a secondary set of functions for even more buttons. Also, the Naga Pro supports up to five customisable profiles stored onboard, so you can use the mouse on a different PC and still get access to your programmed functions.

If you want to know more about the new mouse, you can check out the official product page. It's expected to be priced at RM709 from today onwards, but you could wait to get it in retail stores later in the month. Having said that, would you be interested in getting this mouse? Let us know on our Facebook page and stay tuned to TechNave.com for more news.


Acer unveiled the world's lightest 15-inch laptop at IFA Berlin

During IFA in Berlin, Acer has announced the launch of the Acer Swift 5 which is the world’s lightest 15.6-inch laptop weighing at only 990 grams along with thin bezels up to 87.6% screen-to-body ratio and Full HD screen resolution. Not only that, there’s also the new Swift 3 which comes with a 13.3-inch display as well as 14-inch display.

In terms of tech specs, the Swift 5 packs up to an 8th Generation Intel Core i7-8565U processor, up to 16GB of RAM, up to 1TB SSD, Full HD 1080p IPS touchscreen display, 15.9mm thin chassis, fingerprint sensor and battery life up to 10 hours of use before needing to recharge again.

The Swift 3 laptop on the other hand is fitted with up to an 8th Generation Intel Core i7-8565U processor, up to 8GB of RAM, 512GB SSD storage, up to 12 hours of battery life, and it offers the option to include a discrete Nvidia MX150 graphics for the additional horsepower when necessary. You can find out more about the laptops at Acer's official website and for more updates like these, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


Razer unveils new Pro Click mouse & Pro Type keyboard for enhanced productivity

When it comes to peripherals, you see a lot of brands make gaming-centric ones due to the larger audience. That's not to say that there aren't specialised peripherals that help with productivity. But the launch of the new Razer Productivity Suite is quite the surprise, as it would be one of the few Razer products that focus on workplace productivity.

Razer's new Pro Click mouse and Pro Type keyboard were designed with the help of Humanscale. Both peripherals are meant to fit right in at your workplace with its clean and elegant white-grey design. It's also meant to be highly ergonomic, as Razer said that the mouse will minimise long-term risk like Tendonitis and Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, while the keyboard meets the ideal comfort zones for people with small or large hands.

The two peripherals are also durable, with the buttons on the mouse rated at 50 million clicks and the keyboard's Razer Orange Mechanical Switches able to last up to 80 million strokes. Besides that, both peripherals can connect up to 4 devices and support programmable keys via Razer Synapse. The mouse also has an incredible battery life of up to 400 hours.

As for the prices, the Pro Click retails for USD 100 (~RM414) and the Pro Type costs USD 140 (~RM585). There's also the Pro Glide mouse pad for USD 10 (~RM42) if you want a complete set. With that said, are these peripherals you'd be interested in? Let us know on our Facebook page and stay tuned to TechNave.com for more trending tech news.


Razer unveils new gaming products with Hello Kitty theme

Got a friend or someone special who's into Hello Kitty? Then here's a gift idea that could score you some brownie points. Razer often launches special editions gaming peripherals like the Pikachu TWS earbuds in 2020. Now, the company has a Hello Kitty special edition.

Razer has revealed its latest collab project yesterday. The exclusive Hello Kitty and Friends collection consists of a few products, one of which is the Iskur X gaming chair. This collection also includes the Hello Kitty edition Razer Kraken BT, as well as a bundle consisting of the Razer DeathAdder Essential and Razer Goliathus. For the gaming chair, you can also get a Hello Kitty cushion with a fully-sculpted lumbar curve.

These are currently available in selected countries only, but we expect them to come here eventually. Would you be interested in getting one of these? What other special editions are you hoping to see? Let us know in the comments, and stay tuned to TechNave for more reveals like this.


Razer will increase prices of laptops in 2022, could other brands follow?

Due to the global pandemic, companies have been hit by supply problems that affected both product price and availability. That has made many people more careful with their spending in 2021. Unfortunately, more of the same can be expected for 2022.

Razer CEO Tan Min-Liang has confirmed that there will be a 'significant increase' in aspects like the cost of PC components in 2022. As a result, the prices of all Razer laptops will be increased next year. This includes the Razer Blade, which is the brand's line of sleek ultra-portable gaming laptops.

Just had a long meeting to review our gaming laptops line for next year - looks like there are significant increases in component costs etc and we'll be seeing price increases for next gen gaming laptops across the board (including the @Razer Blade) next year.

As it is, gaming laptops are already expensive products when compared to other electronic devices. This is due to the use of high-end components like high refresh rate displays, full metal chassis, and more. Case in point, the price of graphics cards has been ridiculous this year. As such, it's speculated that other gaming laptop brands might also increase prices next year to cover the increased costs.

In other words, you might want to think twice before getting a gaming laptop next year. If you do get one, what do you think the laptop would need to justify spending on it? Let us know in the comments, and stay tuned to TechNave for more news like this.


Razer will sponsor free face masks for Malaysians starting from July 2020 onwards

Today, Razer have announced their partnership with Berjaya Corporation and with this initiative, they will be sponsoring high-quality certified surgical marks for the Malaysian citizens in the Peninsular. Under the theme #RazerForLife, the masks will be available on selected 7-Eleven Malaysia stores starting from 1 July 2020.

Apparently, you can also get 1 free mask per day if you make purchases by using Razer Pay. So starting from 1 July - 31 December 2020, you can redeem 1 free mask per day from selected 7-Eleven stores (via in-app redemption coupons) by purchasing a transaction of RM10 and above with Razer Pay eWallet. This way, Razer hopes it encourages purchases at local businesses.

On top of that, Razer will also give each Malaysian (aged 18 years and above) up to a total of 5 free surgical masks as well, that's 1 free mask every month starting from July until November 2020 with a 30-day validity period. To do that, here are 4 steps you need to do:

Interested parties who would like to join this effort, including partnering for the distribution of the free masks or signing up to accept Razer Pay as a payment method, can reach out at [email protected]. Stay tuned for more local tech news at TechNave.com.


Ready, Set, Turbo with the All-new Xpax Turbo prepaid plans

Hey Xpax users! By now you all have heard about the all-new affordable Xpax Turbo Prepaid Pack, but what are the benefits? Well, check out below to see what they have to offer!

Get 10GB of Internet Burung Hantu + 500MB Social Chat + 200MB Hi-speed Internet for just RM10 with an Xpax Turbo Prepaid Internet Data plan

Offering up to 10GB monthly FREE Internet Burung Hantu to surf the Internet, this happens instantly when you sign up. Powered by Celcom's widespread and super-fast 4G LTE network you're guaranteed high-speed Internet with blazing 4G speed from 1AM to 7AM. So now you can watch all your dramas and movies all night long!

Even with just the basic 333MB Internet Burung Hantu a day on Xpax Turbo, you can:

Besides, XPAX also wants to Turbocharge your social life! Aside from monthly Internet Burung Hantu, featuring 5 awesome plans, Xpax Turbo™ Internet Plans gives you FREE access to Facebook and YouTube for even more Internet! This is the plan that gives you more! There are plenty of value-added options especially the RM10 reload which gives you 600MB of Internet, 600MB of Facebook and 300MB of YouTube for a total of 1.5GB of Internet.

Starting up is easy as well after you've bought the new Xpax Turbo; just reload it, dial *118# and it's yours! If you want more details about this great deal, visit www.xpax.com.my for more info on Xpax Turbo and Xpax Turbo Internet Plans.

Don't believe us? Here's what actress Ayda Jebat had to say about Xpax Turbo:


Real-life image of OPPO Reno7 Pro reveals a flat display with thin bezels

Later this month, the OPPO Reno7 series is expected to arrive with three models, namely Reno7, Reno7 Pro, and Reno7 Pro+. We've seen quite some rumours of the devices recently. Today, we'll get to have a sneak peek at what's to come as a real-life image of Reno7 Pro has surfaced on the Internet.

The device from the image has a punch-hole cutout on the top left corner. It also comes with thin bezels on all four sides. Furthermore, compared with the previous Reno6 Pro, the Reno7 Pro features a flat display rather than a curved one. However, the image only shows us the front side and leave the rear to our imagination.

According to previous rumours, the Reno7 Pro's display could support a 90Hz refresh rate. It could also feature the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G chipset and a 4,500mAh battery that is likely to carry support for 60W fast charging. For photography, a 64MP primary camera is in the picture.

It should be not long until we see another news from the OPPO Reno7 series. Let us know how you feel about the look by dropping a comment and stay tuned to TechNave for more smartphone leaks.


Real-life images of Xiaomi 12 Lite leaked and leave no room for imagination

The real-life images of the upcoming Xiaomi 12 Lite are here, leaving no room for imagination for the fans. Earlier, we've seen some promo images of the device, and these new ones are in line with those. Now, we just have to wait for the company to announce the launch date.

The Xiaomi 12 Lite's design resembles the one on the vanilla Xiaomi 12, sporting a boxy body that is quite popular in the smartphone industry these days. Besides that, the camera module also uses the same rectangular protruding block to house the sensors. On the front, the display features a centered punch hole cutout for the selfie camera.

Rumours suggest that the Xiaomi 12 Lite would get powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G SoC. Other tech specs include a 6.55-inch fullHD+ AMOLED display that supports a 120Hz refresh rate, 6/8GB RAM, 128/256GB storage, a 4,500mAh battery with 67W fast charging, and a triple camera setup (64MP primary + 8MP ultrawide + 5MP macro).

Are you excited about seeing the Xiaomi 12 Lite? Leave a comment to let us know how you feel, and stay tuned to TechNave.com for more smartphone leaks.


Real-life photo of Beats Fit Pro appears, thanks to Kim Kardashian

After unveiling the AirPods 3 a couple of days ago, Apple still has an unannounced audio gadget that comes under Beats. Thanks to celebrity Kim Kardashian, we're able to take a look at the pair of upcoming true wireless earphones before they debut in the market.

A photo shared by Just Jared reveals the star wearing a pink variant of the Beats Fit Pro. It's said to be Beats Studio Buds-like earbuds but more focused on iOS users. Besides this photo, My Smart Price was also able to get an image of the black Beats Fit Pro at a closer shot.

It is not the first time Beats sends its unreleased products to celebrities, but the brand has also done the same thing previously for its first wireless earbuds with ANC by letting Lebron James and many others wear them out in public. According to sources, the upcoming Beats Fit Pro could come with six hours of battery life with ANC or Transparency Mode turned on or seven hours with Adaptive EQ. It can also deliver 27-30 hours of usage with the charging case.

The pair of Beats earphones are set to release during the week of November 1. What are your thoughts on the design? Leave a comment to let us know and stay tuned to TechNave.com for more tech gadget news.


Real-life photos of OnePlus 10 Pro leaked ahead of launch

If previous rumours were accurate, we would be seeing the OnePlus 10 series on 11 January. Before that happens, the real-life photos of the OnePlus 10 Pro have made it to the internet, revealing a design similar to the renders we saw earlier.

The live photos might have confirmed that the upcoming OnePlus flagship will have the new squared camera module housing three sensors and an LED flash. It also looks like black and blue will be available for the colour options, but there's a possibility for more to appear at the launch. Unfortunately, we can't get to see the front in these photos.

To recap, the OnePlus 10 Pro should offer a 2K AMOLED panel with LTPO 2.0 technology, Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC, up to 12GB of LPDDR5 RAM, and up to 256GB of UFS 3.1 memory. Furthermore, it will also come with Android 12 in either ColorOS 12 or OxygenOS 12, depending on the region.

Are you excited about seeing the new OnePlus smartphone series? Drop a comment to let us know and stay tuned to TechNave.com for more smartphone leaks.


Real-life photos of realme Pad leaked online, shows large device with aluminium frame

Last month, realme India CEO Madhav Sheth confirmed that the company is working on a laptop and tablet. Previously, we've already got to see what the realme BookYou would look like. But now, we're also getting our first glimpse of the realme Pad.

Real-life photos of someone holding what could be the realme Pad were leaked on SlashLeaks. It's clearly an engineering sample of the device in question. As you can see, it's a rather big tablet that has a large rear camera module. The image of the front is too blurry to make out any details, but the display is rather large despite what could be thick bezels.

The images are kinda blurred, but is this the realme Pad?

Besides that, the only thing we can derive from the photos would be the build quality. From what we can see, the realme Pad features an aluminium frame. This usually means that the device would be a premium device. It might even come with flagship hardware, such as the Snapdragon 870 chipset and lots of storage space.

Mind you, that's just a wild guess, so don't take it seriously. Having said that, what would you like to see from the realme Pad? Let us know in the comments, and stay tuned to TechNave for more updates about it.


Acer unveiled their new Triton 300, Chromebook, Swift 5 laptops and more at IFA 2019 in Germany

During the [email protected] launch event in Germany, Acer has launched several laptops such as the Triton series, Swift series, Chromebooks, as well as ConceptD Pro laptops. But that’s not all, also unveiled the Acer Predator Thronos Air gaming chair as well, which offers the most immersive gaming experience to those who sit on it.

Starting off with the Triton series, Acer boasted that they have managed to push the refresh rate of the Triton 500 up to 300Hz. The high refresh rate display on the aforementioned laptop, allows it to display much smoother visuals as compared to 144Hz and 240Hz display. The Triton 300, on the other hand, focuses on being a lightweight and affordable mainstream gaming laptop which is suitable for those who are constantly on the go.

In terms of the tech specs, the Triton 300 comes with a 9th generation Intel Core i7 processor paired with a 15-inch 144Hz display powered by the Nvidia GTX 1650 graphics processor. In addition to that, it comes with up to 32GB of RAM, up to 1TB Raid 0 NVMe SSD as well as up to 2TB hard drive storage. As for the Triton 500, it comes with the same processor and memory configuration. However, it has a 15-inch display with 300Hz refresh rate capabilities which is powered by the Nvidia RTX2080 Max-Q graphics processor.

Other than the Triton, Acer also unveiled the new Swift series as well which comes equipped with up to a 10th generation Intel Core i7 processor along with up to a 14-inch display which is powered by an Nvidia MX250 GPU. Not only that, but Acer has also boasted that the Swift 5 is super thin and it weighs only 990 grams which makes it incredibly easy to carry around while travelling.

The Acer ConceptD Pro laptops are productivity-focused laptops, which are designed for professional workloads such as 3D modelling, software developers and more. This is due to the fact that the laptops are equipped with up to an Nvidia RTX Quadro 5000 workstation graphics processor and a PANTONE-Validated display for accurate colour reproduction. The benefit of the aforementioned workstation GPU is that it comes with ray-tracing capabilities, as well as high CUDA core count to process any task the user throws at it.

Last but not least, Acer also released four new Chromebooks focused on productivity and entertainment with its 15.6-inch FHD display. Not only that, but the Chromebooks are also capable of lasting up to 12.5 hours on a single charge and it also comes with up to 8GB of RAM as well as 64GB of internal storage.

As of now, there is no official information regarding the official Malaysia release date as well as local pricing. Would you be interested in getting any of the products mentioned above? Let us know on our Facebook page, and for more updates like this stay tuned to TechNave.com.


Realistic Apple iWatch concept render appears

While the Apple iWatch definitely looks to become a reality soon, there has been little to no news as to how the iWatch may actually look. A concept render by designer Stephen Olmstead shows how Apple could do a stylish yet realistic iWatch without having to make it look like a "rectangular screen bolted onto a watch band" as Olmstead puts it. Going for a simple rounded watch look, the concept uses an e-ink display for longer battery life and postulates that it could be used as a tether or remote camera shutter trigger along with Siri voice commands. It is by no means an official render though, but all in all, the concept looks very achievable yet retains the same look and feel of a stylish leather watch so do check out all the images below for yourself.


Realistic Xiaomi Mi 12 concept surfaced with under-display camera

The Xiaomi Mi 11 is one of the popular flagships in 2021 and the fans are wondering how the company will top itself with the successor. Before that happens, someone has come out with a Xiaomi Mi 12 concept with it looking like what we are really going to get in the future.

From the concept, you can see that the camera module still sports the same design as its predecessor but has more sensors. On the front, there's no notch or cutout as the creator envisioned an under-display camera for the device. The display is also a curved one with the back being curved as well to achieve a proportional form. For the physical buttons, they are all placed on the right side of the device.

It is worth mentioning that this is not any sort of leaks but something created by a third party. Therefore, the Xiaomi Mi 12 that is possibly going to be launched at the end of this year could be a device that has a totally different look compared to this concept.

Let us know what you think about this Xiaomi Mi 12 design on our Facebook page. Stay tuned to TechNave.com for more interesting smartphone news.


Realistic videos of people can be made with just a photo thanks to Samsung's deepfake AI

Scandals involving heavily doctored photos of people is something commonly heard of nowadays. In the near future, it is likely that we’ll be seeing scandals and fake news involving videos thanks to Samsung’s deepfake AI development.

In Samsung’s AI lab located in Russia, the company’s AI had managed to create an extremely realistic fake video of people simply by using a single photo, image or painting. The video mentioned had used the Mona Lisa painting, putting her into a scenario where she talks and moves. As we all know, there is one painting with the Mona Lisa in it. The video below explains how the technology is able to produce this:

Samsung has dubbed this technology as “realistic neural talking heads”. The word neural refers to the neural network which is a machine that learns and mimics the human brain and shares something similar with Samsung’s new algorithm. The AI watches various videos in order to learn the movements and habits of human faces before applying what it knows to the photo in order to create the realistic fake video.

While it does create many opportunities such as better action movies, documentaries, research and more, this technology does create concern in terms of fake news and misinformation. Celebrities, public figures and important people’s photos can be manipulated not not only spread fake news but also to defame others which can be damaging to not only the person but also the society. What do you think? For the latest technological advancements, stay tuned to TechNave.com!


Really Bring Everything with You with Seagate Wireless Plus 1TB External HDD

The amount of data that you can store on a tablet or smartphone is very limited and even a 32GB flash memory card can get filled up in an instant with today's HD videos, 720p recordings and 8MP to 13MP pictures. Why buy a more expensive smartphone or tablet just so you can get more memory when you can simply buy an external hard disk drive? Well, this is because most external hard disk drives don't connect well to a smartphone or tablet. Unlike most external hard disk drives, the recently released 1TB Seagate Wireless Plus is an external hard disk drive that provides wireless connectivity, without requiring a wireless router.Capable of creating its own wireless hotspot for up to 8 devices this 1TB external hard disk drive is both portable as well as easy to carry about. It has it's own built-in battery for up to 10 hours on a single charge so you can take everything with you and not worry about space when recording all your HD media via your smartphone or HD wireless digital camera. The Seagate Wireless Plus retails at RM599 which is quite affordable for a wireless, portable, 1TB external hard disk drive. In addition, it also offers a removable SuperSpeed USB3.0 adapter so you can transfer files from your computer even faster. For more details check out the Seagate site here.


Realme 2 Pro (8GB + 128GB) will be on sale for RM799 on Lazada Mobile Super Campaign

In the upcoming one-day only Lazada Mobile Super Campaign on 27 April 2019, Realme Malaysia will be one of the few brands that will be offering some cool offers. This includes the recent newly released Realme 3, as well as the Realme 2 Pro, and Realme C1 from a starting price of RM399.

While there are only three phones, there are actually different variants for each model based on colour and memory capacity, but still the same discounted price for the latter. Besides the phones, the Realme earbuds are also on sale for RM39. Anyway, below is the list of prices:

For more information, you can check it out at the Lazada page right here. Remember to mark your calendar and stay tuned for Realme news at TechNave.com.


Realme 2 Pro - The Life of "Pro" Mobile Gamer Abel

Hi TechNavers, tomorrow is 12.12 and you know what that means - it's shopping online time! One of the many phones to look out for is the Realme 2 Pro and it will have a special promotion price starting from RM799 instead of the regular price (RRP is RM849)! We also made a video about it and man, this is the most annoying character that I had to act (yet) which you can check out below. The special promo on the Realme 2 Pro can only be purchased on its official online store right here and there's a new Ocean Blue model as well!

Remember that the special promo price will start exactly at midnight tonight. If you purchase either one of the models on its page, you will also receive 3000 Shopee Coins! Below is the list of the price tags:

Stay tuned for more Realme news at TechNave.com.


Realme 2 Pro emerged as one of the best selling phones on Shopee and more fun facts

So today is the last day of Shopee’s Thank You Sale for its successful 11.11 sale. If you were one of the shoppers, you and the rest of the 42 million shoppers have contributed greatly to Shopee’s biggest sale record yet - in just 24 hours, the company recorded more than 11 million orders which was 4.5x than last year, as well as selling over 58,000 items average for a minute.

To add on to that, participating brands and sellers have enjoyed up to 716 times increase in orders and an average of more than 750% increase in traffic. According to the company, Health & Beauty, Mobile & Gadget and Home & Living emerged as the top three categories which resulted in the Realme 2 Pro as the best-selling smartphone for the day. For fashion and beauty products, Telekung Arafah Lace and Maybelline Lip Studio were among the top-selling items on Shopee. On the other hand, Shopee’s popular in-app game, Shopee Shake was played more than 4 million times in Malaysia.

That’s one heck of a sale during the weekend. Personally, we think the 11.11 sale this year was pretty awesome and it’s hard to think how Shopee will outdo its new record next year. Guess we will just have to wait and see, stay tuned for more Shopee news at TechNave.com.