Canon maintains No. 1 share of global interchangeable-lens digital camera market for 12th year

Canon recently announced that they have maintained their position as the No. 1 share of the global interchangeable-lens digital camera market for the 12th straight year from 2003 to 2014. Canon have maintained this position due to a robust product line-up spanning the development of CMOS image sensors, image processors and interchangeable lenses, employed in its interchangeable-lens cameras. Milestones for the company include the EOS Kiss Digital (EOS Digital Rebel or EOS 300D Digital in other regions) in 2003, the EOS-1D series of digital SLR cameras targeting professional users, and the EOS 5D series, which paved the way for digital SLR video recording thanks to its full-frame sensor employing a video-capture function. More recently Canon launched the EOS 7D Mark II for 2014 with it's fast continuous shooting speed of 10 frames per second and five new camera models in February comprising of the EOS 5DS and 5DS R, which achieve the world’s highest pixel count among 35 mm full-frame sensor digital SLR cameras, the EOS 8000D (EOS Rebel T6s or 760D) and EOS Kiss X8i (EOS Rebel T6i or 750D in other regions) entry-level digital SLR cameras and the EOS M3 digital compact-system camera, which achieves greatly enhanced AF performance. Check out the samples taken using the EOS 5DS below:


8.1-inch Windows 8 Acer Iconia W3 Tablet Officially Out

While rumours regarding Acer's upcoming 8.1-inch Windows 8 powered Acer Iconia W3 have been swirling about, it has finally gone official. Acer didn't make any official announcement just yet but the tablet has appeared on the Acer web site as the Acer Iconia W3. Confirmed tech specs on the site for the Acer Iconia W3 include:

So far official pricing has yet to be announced, but we're guessing that it would be below $400 as the earlier leaked Amazon listing had it priced at $379.99. As per Acer's disdain of Windows RT it sounds great that the W3 is packing Windows 8 Pro. For more specs check out the Acer site.


Canon makes printing U.I. convenient with the latest imageRUNNER ADVANCE Colour Series

(from L-R) Halid Ayob (Corporate Systems Product Marketing, Canon Singapore Pte. Ltd.), Eric Er (Senior Marketing Manager, Business Imaging Solutions Division, Canon Marketing Malaysia Sdn Bhd), Alvin Lee (Assistant Director, Business Imaging Solutions Division, Canon Marketing Malaysia Sdn Bhd) and Rodney Fong (Marketing Manager, Business Imaging Solutions Division, Canon Marketing Malaysia Sdn Bhd) posed together with the newly launched third generation multifunctional devices; the Canon imageRUNNER ADVANCE C7500i and C5500i series

Today, Canon Malaysia has officially launched the third generation multifunctional devices (MFDs), the imageRUNNER ADVANCE (iR-ADV) series - iR-ADV C7500i series (C7580i / C7570i) and the C5500i series (C5560i / C5550i / C5540i / C5535i) for the current work spaces. These new series feature remarkable print speeds in colour and monochrome to produce outstanding business documents in rich and vibrant hues, as well as a customisation feature and high operational reliability to meet the demands of mid to large enterprises.

“The visual age has influenced the conduct of commercial activities in the marketplace, and the need for high-quality colour documents is evident in the day-to- day operations of many businesses today, answering real-world business needs is the key driver behind the development of our third generation of iR-ADV MFDs, especially for organisations with requirements to print high volume, high- quality colour documents. We now have the perfect solution.” said Andrew Koh, the new President and CEO of Canon Marketing (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd.

For the sake of user interface convenience, the Canon iR-ADV C7500i series offers an all-in-one solution that delivers maximised productivity, for one, it can:

Lastly, the new series come standard with Wireless LAN support, providing users with the flexibility to print and scan wirelessly from their smart devices.

“The V² Colour technology incorporated in our latest iR-ADV colour series is developed to reproduce outstanding quality documents in vivid and vibrant hues. Coupled with a wide array of productivity-enhancing features, we are confident that the latest series will empower our customers to stay ahead of their work,” said Alvin Lee, Assistant Director, Business Imaging Solution Division, Canon Marketing (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd.

The imageRUNNER ADVANCE C7580i / C7570i and C5560i / C5550i / C5540i / C5535i will be available at authorised Canon distributors and dealers from November 2016 onwards.


Canon officially unveiled the iNSPiC instant camera printers in Malaysia from RM499

Today, Canon has unveiled two new iNSPiC instant camera printers in Malaysia, starting from RM499 and RM699 for the iNSPiC [C] and the iNSPiC [S] respectively. The product allows the user to take pictures and have them printed instantly, similar to a Polaroid camera. The difference between the two cameras mentioned above is that the iNSPiC [C] comes with 5MP camera, as well as a selfie mirror to help with taking selfie pictures.

The iNSPiC [S], on the other hand, packs an 8MP fixed focus camera, as well as a built-in  LED ring light to help with taking portrait photos. It is best to note that the iNSPiC [S], can print photos stored on the user's smartphone via the Canon Mini Print mobile app. The instant camera printers uses the ZINK Zero Ink technology, which allows the iNSPiC to print pictures without using ink. Not only that, but the back of the photos printed could be peeled off, revealing an adhesive which can be stuck to any smooth surface such as a wall, glass mirror and more.

If you are keen on finding out more about the tech spec and features, head over to Canon’s official website. Would this instant camera printer be useful in your travels? Let us know on our Facebook page and for more updates like this, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


Canon officially unveils the RF85mm f/1.2L USM lens available starting June 2019 onwards

Today Canon has announced that the brand new Canon RF85mm f/1.2L USM lens will be available in Malaysia, starting from June 2019 onwards. The new lens allows professionals and intermediate users, the ability to take beautiful bokeh filled photos on Canon’s newest EOS R Mirrorless System.

Based on a statement made by the President and CEO of Canon Marketing Malaysia, the new lens aims to meet the demands of creative professionals who are using the EOS R system. It comes equipped with an RF Mount as well as a control ring, that enables the user to assign various settings on the button such as ISO sensitivity, shutter speed, aperture and more. For more updates like this, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


Canon puts up AI cameras in its Chinese offices to only let smiling employees enter

Chinese subsidiary Canon Information Technology might have gone too far managing its employees. The firm is putting its employees under surveillance with AI-enabled smile recognition cameras that only let the smiling ones enter rooms or book meetings. This is probably one of the most dystopic ways used to enhance the workplace culture.

According to the source, not only Canon, there are many other Chinese companies using AI algorithm to surveil their employees as well. Some would monitor which programs employees use on their computers to predict their productivity; some using CCTV cameras to measure how long they take on their lunch break; and some even track their employees' movements outside the office using mobile apps.

King’s College London academic Nick Srnicek has expressed his view on the matter by pointing out that "workers are not being replaced by algorithms and artificial intelligence. Instead, the management is being sort of augmented by these technologies. Nowadays, technologies are increasing the pace for people who work with machines instead of the other way around, just like what happened during the industrial revolution in the 18th century.”

Let us know what you think about this news on our Facebook page. Stay tuned to TechNave.com for more tech news.


Canon release self-shot Legria Mini Camcorder

Realising just how many people actually use self-shots (computer hardware reviewers, performers, newscasters, etc.) Canon have released the Legria mini camcorder featuring full HD 1080p video capture and an innovative design that should help make the whole process a lot easier. Other tech specs for the Legria mini camcorder include:

Featuring a flexible flipscreen and built-in stand that can be angled, the Legria mini should make things a whole lot easier when trying to do a self-shot video or portrait. No news when it would be available in Malaysia or for how much but this should be revealed soon. For more information check out the features in the video below:


Canon releases EOS 100D / Rebel SL1

DSLR cameras are not usually known for their small size or light weight, but Canon's recently released EOS 100D or otherwise known as the Rebel SL1 changes all this by being one of the smallest and lightest DSLR cameras in the world. Weighing in at a mere 400g the DSLR is just a little heavier than a standard 7-inch tablet or paperback book and yet manages to avoid the "like a toy"  feeling you get with too lightweight devices. This is probably due to the solid plastic body and ergonomic design. Other features include:

The price is still unknown in Malaysia but the body currently costs USD$650 for the body and USD$800 with Canon's new EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM kit lens. No news yet if it has any midrange features but it should provide another alternative for those considering lightweight Mirror-less digital cameras like the Sony NEX. [sourced from lowyat.net]


Canon releases EOS M10 with EF-M15-45 mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM lens for RM1999

Canon has officially launched the latest addition to the EOS M range family, the Canon EOS M1 as a convenient point-and-shoot compact and lightweight camera for the photographers. It is now available for purchase at a recommended retail price of RM1999.

“The EOS M10 is a lifestyle camera that combines the straightforward experience found in Smartphone cameras with Canon’s latest DSLR technology for superior image quality,” said Donny Ling, Director of the Imaging Communication Products Division of Canon Marketing (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd. “For Smartphone camera users looking to hone their photography skills, the EOS M10 opens up a world of creative possibilities and accessibility to a great variety of EF lenses.’’

As a user-friendly mirrorless interchangeable-lens camera, the 3.0-inch touchscreen LCD allows quick access to different functions such as shutter speed, aperture self portrait mode and others at the tap of the screen. There’s also a Creative Assist feature, which is for photographers to make adjustments of the effects to the environment in the images for fun experimentation.

The M10’s Canon DIGIC 6 processor handles images quietly and consumes low power in high speed. Even in dim lighting, the image’s colours and details will be captured effortlessly by the 18MP APS-C CMOS sensor and the high ISO speed performance from 100 – 12800. What’s more, it also uses an enhanced Hybrid CMOS AF II system for tracking objects and subjects with precision.

Wi-fi connectivity on the EOS M10 facilitates speedy sharing to social media platforms via online cloud storage, Canon iMAGE GATEWAY (CiG). After a one-time registration on CiG, users whose cameras are connected to any Wi-Fi service, may post their photos and videos directly to Facebook and YouTube.

Photographers can also post their photos and videos directly to Facebook and YouTube with it, all they need to do is to register the Canon iMAGE GATEWAY (CiG) one time and the M10 can be connected to any WiFi service nearby. This enables the user’s M10 to connect with a smart device as well, and can be used as a remote shooting feature.

For more information on the camera, visit Canon’s page on the EOS M10.


Canon releases PowerShot G5 X and PowerShot G9 X for RM 3199 and RM1999 in Malaysia

Canon just recently announced two new PowerShot G models - the Canon PowerShot G5 X and PowerShot G9 X, in line with premium digital compact cameras designed for simplicity of photo taking they offer a new optimized button layout for the user. Both models are equipped with Canon’s latest imaging technology and comes with a large 1.0” 20.2 megapixel CMOS sensor that renders higher sensitivity for superior image quality.  They are currently priced at RM3199 (with GST) and RM1999 (with GST) respectively.

“Canon has harnessed imaging know-how to develop these new and versatile compact models that deliver stunning images and HD videos with ease. The PowerShot G5 X will delight serious photographers especially in less than ideal lighting conditions as the built-in EVF enables a true preview of the image  while the PowerShot G9 X will appeal to style conscious users who desire a powerful yet convenient everyday camera.’’ Donny Ling, Director of the Imaging Communication Products Division of Canon Marketing (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd.

As you may know, the PowerShot G series have a reputation of producing high quality pictures that are comparable with the EOS line of DSLR cameras. The new G5 X and G9 X’s ISO speed, aperture and AF are complemented by the control ring around the lens of the touch screen for convenient camera settings. The user will also have an easy time shooting wide angle or tight spaces dues to the model’s optical zoom lens (4.2x and 3x respectively).

Perhaps what separates the G5 X with the rest of the PowerShot models is the built-in EVF. The EVF has a mind boggling 2.36 million dots high resolution, which is similar to the colour gamut from a computer monitor (sRGB). With such technology, users will be able to enjoy the images with the EVF, finalizing the picture and reflecting exactly the same as what was seen by the camera sensor. The EVF also gives a clear visual to the user’s eyes when shooting in a bright environment. Likewise, dark environments like a concert won’t have much problem thanks to the EVF. This is due to the perceptive system that disables the LCD screen automatically. Other than that, the G5 X handles selfies, low or high angle shots and moving objects very well.

Meanwhile, the G9 X holds the lightweight champion title for being the lightest camera in the PowerShot G family. Weighing 209 grams only, this camera is both good for shooting pictures and mobility. The leather-like trim frame on the camera’s sides are for a solid grip while taking a picture. There’s also a new Auto ND Filter that lets the user to capture the moment with appropriate brightness, Story Highlights that functions like a slideshow with a series of photos + background music, and a Short Clip Movie feature that gives 4-6 movie snippets in normal-fast-slow motion.

Besides that, the G5 X and G9 X have WiFi and NFC connectivity for sharing accessibility between compatible cameras and devices such as the Canon Connect Station CS100 and Canon iMAGE GATEWAY (CiG). They also offer a Canon Camera Connect app that allows users to conveniently remote control camera functions from a distance away; and finally, the Compact Power Adaptor (CA-DC30) is an in-camera USB charger that is able to give extra power life for the models but it is sold separately.

So which one will you get? As mentioned earlier, both products are available now in Malaysia for RM3199 (G5 X, with GST) and RM1999 (G9 X,with GST).


Canon's first intelligent flash is now in Malaysia for RM1949

Today, Canon Malaysia is proud to present the world’s first auto-intelligent flash - the Speedlite 470EX-AI Flash and it's now available at Canon Image Square stores and authorized Canon dealers nationwide for RM1949 (including 6% GST). Just so you know, it's called intelligent for a good reason, since it received the “Best Photo Innovation” award from the Technical Image Press Association Awards 2018 (TIPA).

Equipped with advanced sensors and motors, the Speedlite 470EX-AI is able to detect how far the subject is away from the flash and automatically adjusts the flash, assisting the users to have the optimum bounce angle and the perfect lighting effortlessly. It comes in two modes - full-auto and semi-auto, full-auto is great for those who are beginners while the latter gives the pros the flexibility to adjust the flash angle and brightness to their preferences.

Combined with a flash coverage from 14mm to 105mm, it is capable of accommodating a variety of scenes of different distances and angles, as well as remembering the settings that the user has set. Even if it returns to the original angle to achieve the same light regardless of portrait or landscape camera orientation. Below is the official specifications:

To learn more about the flash, you can visit the official product page here. Stay tuned for more Canon news at TechNave.com.


Canon's new flagship EOS-1D X Mark II with 20.2MP sensor for RM25299 in Malaysia now

(left to right) Mr. Jeffrey Kung, Assistant Director, Consumer Imaging and Information (CII) Division, Canon Marketing Malaysia; Mr. Wataru Nishioka, President & CEO of Canon Marketing Malaysia; and Ms Sandy Lee

Today, Canon Marketing (Malaysia) has finally brought in the latest 2016 line-up of DSLR and compact cameras into the Malaysia market. By unveiling the flagship professional EOS DSLR mode, the EOS-1D X Mark II in the launching event, the price tag was revealed to be RM25299 (inclusive of GST), with a huge leap from its predecessor featuring a newly developed 35mm full frame CMOS sensor, Dual DIGIC 6+ image processors, enhanced resolution of 20.2MP images, expanded ISO speeds of up to 409600 and more. Below are the specifications:-

“We at Canon have always been passionately committed to bringing innovation to our product lines. We have achieved many milestones as a market leader in the digital imaging industry – one of them being the number one brand for 13 consecutive years from 2003 to 2015 in terms of volume within the interchangeable-lens digital camera market. This is nothing short of a testament to our product superiority and brand excellence.” said Mr. Nikshioka.

“As a leader, we also understand the ever-increasing requirements of the imaging industry and the needs of photographers, Be it professionals, beginners or hobbyists. With that in mind, we constantly innovate to introduce more evolved products to suit the various needs of all photography aficionados. This year, amidst our new additions to the EOS, PowerShot, and IXUS series, we are very proud to introduce the EOS-1d X Mark II. The EOS-1D X Mark II is the outcome of our R&D's pursuit of the ultimate EOS standards for high speed, comfort, and high image quality. The EOS-1D X Mark II is carefully crafted to give photographers a competitive edge from the second their finger touches the shutter button.” he added.

In addition, there are also new compact cameras as mentioned earlier. The new cameras are the EOS 1300D and 80D for new standards of performance in creative photography; the new PowerShot G7 X Mark II as a premium compact followed by SX720 HS, SX540 HS, and SX420 IS as power-packed compacts; the new IXUS 175, 180 and 285HS for portability; and the new SELPHY CP1200 photo printer. All are available in Malaysia now (except the PowerShot G7 X Mark II) and below is the official price list:-

The new compact cameras - PowerShot series, IXUS series, and PowerShot G7 X Mark II at the very top

For more information on the products, visit www.canon.com.my to learn more.


11street launches the Sayangi Malaysia campaign with exclusive deals from 6 August to 30 September 2018

11street launched the Sayangi Malaysia campaign consisting of exclusive deals and giveaways starting from 6 August 2018 to 30 September 2018. Customers of 11street will be able to get a buy 1 free 1 offer from selected brands such as Abbott, Chicco, Dettol, Mamy Poko, Mead Johnson, Nestle, Samsung, Senheng, Skechers, Watsons as well as Dale & Cecil. There will be flash deals ongoing throughout with products being sold below RM61. Not only that, there will be various discounts up to 88% along with free shipping for all the products.

This campaign also commemorates the progress as well as change of leadership in 11street bringing new improvements such as additional Payment Options allowing users to use the Boost or Presto e-wallets, Live Chat service for customers to get in touch with an 11street representative, improved speed and quality of their deliveries, a dedicated 11street mobile app for iOS and Android operating systems and much more. For more information, check out 11street's official website and stay, stay tuned to TechNave.com for more updates like these.


8.8 Digi Sale: Get 88GB + Unlimited YouTube for only RM9 and other exclusive deals until 11 August

Digi Telecommunications Sdn Bhd (Digi) today announced the return of its monthly online sale, this time around in the form of the 8.8 Digi Sale. Offering a wide range of exclusive deals across its postpaid, prepaid and mobile broadband lineup, the week-long sale starts from today until 11 August 2022 at 11.59pm.

The most notable offer available has got to be the 88GB + Unlimited YouTube Internet Pass for only RM9 available for all Digi customers. As the name would suggest, the internet pass provides 88GB of high-speed internet as well as unlimited streaming of YouTube videos and is available for purchase on Digi Store Online or the MyDigi App.

Besides that, Digi is offering the Samsung Galaxy A13 at RM199 with its Pakej PowerJimat. Furthermore, users can also enjoy 40GB of all-access high-speed internet and unlimited calls when they pair their device with the Digi Postpaid 60 plan.

On the prepaid side, Digi is also offering 50 percent discount on its Prepaid Super Long Life, whereby they can extend their prepaid line for 365 days at only RM54 (normal RRP: RM108). This promotion is available for sign up at the MyDigi app.

Lastly, 8.8 Digi Sale will also be offering 65GB more internet with Digi Mobile Broadband 105. Under this promotion, consumers will get to enjoy the freedom of staying connected with free 65GB of high-speed Internet for 12 months when they sign up for the Digi Mobile Broadband 105 plan, without contract. This offer is exclusive for sign up via Digi Store Online.

Awesome! For more information on the 8.8 Digi Sale, do visit the company’s official website here. As always, make sure to stay tuned to TechNave for more tech news and deals in Malaysia and beyond!


Canon unveiled the EOS M50 Mark II that comes with upgraded Dual Pixel CMOS AF

Today, Canon has announced the latest EOS M50 Mark II that brings few new features to users who are photography enthusiasts or even vloggers. The upgrades include a new autofocus system, a new LCD screen, and exciting features like direct YouTube live-streaming.

The 24.1MP camera comes with Dual Pixel CMOS AF that is here to provide quicker and more accurate autofocus functions. With Eye Detection AF, the device can easily detect and focus on the subject's eye even it's far away. It will also help to ensure the eye will always stay in focus and quickly take some great candid shots. The Eye Detection AF can be used with Movie Servo AF as well when shooting videos.

Talking about videos, the EOS M50 Mark II also comes with an improved contrast AF algorithm that is used to enhance AF stability while shooting your own 4K movies with EF-M lenses. Furthermore, the camera also supports movie digital zoom up to 10x during shooting, and it can be combined with a zoom lens to achieve magnified shooting with up-close shots as well.

For YouTubers, this camera also allows you to directly live-stream to Youtube without a streaming device. Not to mention that videos shot vertically can appear smaller when viewed in a horizontal position, but the EOS M50 Mark II offers an "add rotate info" option to enable automatic vertical playback on other smart devices. If you'd like to, you can also become a registered user of Canon’s new image.canon cloud platform to upload, store, download, and transfer images smoothly between various devices.

Let us know what you think about the Canon EOS M50 Mark II on our Facebook page. Stay tuned to TechNave.com for more latest tech news.


Canon unveils EOS R5 & R6 mirrorless cameras, price starts from RM11999

Back in June, it was rumoured that Canon was going to launch the EOS R5 and EOS R6 this month. Well, that launch has just happened as Canon confirmed that the two new full-frame mirrorless cameras will be coming to Malaysia. They will be arriving with new lenses ranging from Macro to super-telephoto.

According to Canon Malaysia, the EOS R5 and EOS R6 are targeted at advanced amateurs and professionals. The EOS R5 is the higher-end 45MP model that can do 8K video recording, while the EOS R6 is a more affordable 20.1MP camera but can still shoot 4K videos at 60fps. Both are equipped with a new DIGIC X image processor and the Dual Pixel AF II technology, which delivers massive improvements to auto-focusing and a fast continuous shooting speed of up to 20fps.

Moving on to the lenses, there is a total of four new ones announced this time. First, there are three new RF-mount prime lenses - the RF85mm f/2 MACRO IS STM, RF600mm f/11 IS STM, and RF800mm f/11 IS STM. These are fixed focal length lenses that are created for wildlife, macro or portrait photography. Next, there's the RF100-500mm f/4.5-7.1L IS USM, which is a super-telephoto lens that's suited for professionals. Additionally, there's the new Extender RF 1.4x and Extender RF 2x that can be used with the new prime lenses.

Canon is expected to launch the EOS R5 in August 2020 for RM17999 (body), while the EOS R6 should be available sometime in September 2020 for RM11999 (body). We'll keep an eye out for more details and the official local launch dates, so do stay tuned to TechNave.com for further updates.


Canon updates its camera and camcorder lineup with Wi-Fi enabled models

Along with the new Canon Connect Station CS100, the Japanese giant also unveiled a number of smart cameras and video recorders. In all, the company announced over eight devices at CES 2015 including new cameras in its PowerShot, ELPH and Vixia lineup. The company also added a photo printer in its Pixma range of affordable printers.  The new ranges of Canon devices are equipped with Wireless connectivity. Some in the PowerShot lineup even feature NFC. This helps them to connect with the company's newly launched CS100 media hub. The Canon PowerShot SX530 HS is the costliest of the lot and comes with 16MP sensor, 50x Optical Zoom, OIS, 1080p HD video support, high speed Autofocus and zoom framing assist. You get all these features for a $430 (RM1538) price tag.

There are other cheaper models too in the range like the PowerShot SX710 HS and SX610 which feature 30x and 18x zoom and retail for $350 (RM1252) and $250 (RM894) respectively. In the PowerShot ELPH range, Canon added two new affordable models. Both feature 20MP sensors, 12X zoom and 720p video support. The costlier $150 (RM537) ELPH 170 IS model features OIS, which is not found in the $120 (RM429) ELPH 160 model. As for the Vixia video camera lineup, Canon has made three new additions. The costlier VIXIA HF R62 features a larger battery and retails for $430 (RM1538) as opposed to the $400 (RM1430) VIXIA R60. Finally, the VIXIA HF R600 is the cheapest of the lot at $300 (RM1073). Canon has managed to reduce the price by removing wireless connectivity in this model. The company also unveiled a $100 (RM357) Pixma photo printer MX492 at the event which wirelessly connects to smartphones and computers.


Canon wants to partner up with a smartphone manufacturer

These days, smartphones are the preferred choice for casual photography. Camera manufacturers have, of course, noticed this and started collaborating with smartphone brands. Now, Canon could be the next to join this gang.

According to Digital Chat Station, Canon wants to become partner up with phone companies to co-design smartphones. No specific company was mentioned, but Canon will most likely prefer to collab with one that has international reach. Based on that assumption, we think that Canon's list could include Samsung, Honor, ASUS, OnePlus, and Google. It could also go for larger markets (i.e. India) with realme and Motorola.

Currently, three smartphone brands have partnered with camera manufacturers for flagship smartphones. The pairings are Xiaomi-Leica, vivo-Zeiss, and OPPO-Hasselblad. Once Canon makes its choice, it would be the fourth camera manufacturer to work with smartphone brands. Considering Canon's reputation and market position, we can assume that its camera expertise will be applied to flagship devices as well.

If this news is true, we could see some incredible camera phones in the future. After all, the other three brands traditionally cater to more niche markets or are focused on lenses. But Canon is a global leader in cameras of various types, so it could be better at making cameras for smartphones. What do you think? Share your thoughts in the comments below and stay tuned to TechNave for more news like this.


Canon wins 4 Best Photo and Imaging Products awards from Technical Image Press Association

For the 21st consecutive year, Canon has won awards from the Technical Image Press Association (TIPA). This year Canon won four Best Photo and Imaging Product awards for their EOS 7D Mark II digital SLR camera, IXUS 160 / IXUS 165 / IXUS 170 digital compact cameras, the EF100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II USM super-telephoto zoom lens and the EF11-24mm f/4L USM ultra-wide-angle zoom lens. Check out all the details below:


Canvas by Instructure announces integration with Microsoft

Just recently at InstructureCon, Canvas by Instructure, a leading software-as-a-service (SaaS) technology company that makes software that makes people smarter have made an announcement of their integration with Microsoft Office 365 to provide instructors and learners around the world with an improved educational experience.

“Teachers need these new capabilities for their education platforms, and we have continuously focused on providing the best technology we could design and build,” said Mitch Benson, Vice President of Canvas Product. “What happened next was that two of edtech’s most established forces connected and worked together to meet the expressed needs of these educators. We’re extremely proud of the result and can’t wait to roll it out to our robust, global list of educational institutions.”

Responding to the needs of educators, representatives from the Canvas Platform Team collaborated with Microsoft to help develop improvements to the Canvas base platform that facilitate the best integration experience possible for their millions of users. The Canvas Platform Team believes this integration will be both a model and a catalyst for change to propel greater innovation to rusty technology in edtech.

“Across the Asia Pacific region, schools rely heavily on Canvas and Microsoft for their daily educational functions, and these platforms have grown essential to the learning process of our K–12, further and higher education teachers and students,” said Troy Martin, Director, Asia Pacific, Instructure. “The integration of two of our most prominently used technologies will only help further streamline and enhance learning development within each classroom.”

Canvas has millions of active users and is employed by hundreds of universities and colleges in 40 countries. Canvas combines innovative education tools, a platform for hosting those tools and institutions using the platform to transform learning and teaching in the classroom. This integration with Microsoft follows other critical Canvas innovations, including a transformation of their user interface.

“Our relationship with Canvas helps us bring the best tools for learning into the classroom. We know teachers and students are strapped for time and we want to help them focus on what’s really important: teaching and learning,” said Eran Megiddo, Corporate Vice President of engineering, Education at Microsoft. “By integrating Office 365 with Canvas, teachers and students can now collaborate online with Office 365, including OneNote Class Notebooks, Word, Excel and PowerPoint directly within their Canvas LMS, saving valuable time so the teachers can remain focused on their students, and students can leverage the best tools available and focus on learning.”

The Canvas and Microsoft integration provide seven main points of interoperability that make using Office 365 and Canvas seamless. Those points are:

To learn more, please visit www.canvaslms.com/.


Capture amazing videos with the Samsung Galaxy S10+

Now it’s possible to capture amazing footages with the Samsung Galaxy S10+, which comes with amazing 4k recording as well as 4k image stabilization built in. Not only that, the Slow motion camera mode, as well as Super Slow-mo camera mode, let’s the user record footages up to as high as 960FPS, which can be smoothly slowed down up to 32 times.

In this video, Keegan and Abel will show you how you could utilize the smartphone to capture amazing footages. As for the tech specs, the Samsung Galaxy S10+ is running on either an Exynos 9820 or Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 chipset, up to 12GB of RAM, up to 1TB of internal memory, 12MP + 12MP + 16MP rear camera, 10MP + 8MP front-facing selfie camera, 6.4-inch display with a screen resolution of 1440 x 3040 pixels and it is powered by a 4100mAh non-removable battery. For more videos and updates like this, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


'Capture the Beauty of Malaysia' 2016 Huawei Malaysia Photography Contest

For a few weeks since 27 June 2016, Huawei Malaysia has invited all Huawei P9 and P9 Plus users a five-week social media photography contest called 'Capture the Beauty of Malaysia 2016'. The contest is based on a series of themes that celebrates the uniqueness of Malaysia culture, the most creative and original submission of the weekly theme will win a Huawei Smart Watch worth RM1799! Huawei Malaysia will also be shortlisting top ten weekly finalists who will then be in the running for the grand prize of a LEICA T-SERIES worth RM17000.

To participate the contest, participants can upload their work on Facebook and Instagram with hashtags #OO, #HuaweiP9MY and #HuaweiP9, and tag the company's official Instagram account or their Facebook page @HuaweiMobileMY. Submissions need to be an original, photography-based artwork that was created using Huawei’s latest flagship devices – the P9 and P9 Plus, and participants are welcome to submit unlimited photos of iconic landmarks, buildings, streets, shop lots and so forth with a creative caption for it. Currently, the contest is in its fourth week and the theme is 'Streets of Malaysia'.

To find out more about the contest, you can log on to Huawei’s official Facebook page now @HuaweiMobileMY and read their full description of the contest’s terms and condition. Good luck have fun!


Capture the dark with the Lumigon T3 smartphone

There are times you may want to capture something in the dark. Not by using a flash, but in total darkness. Before, you can only get it using specialised expensive cameras that costs thousands of ringgit. Now with the Lumigon T3, you can shoot infrared photos for only USD 925 (~RM 3775), and it makes calls too!

The specs for the phone looks typical of any models these days – a Mediatek Helios X10 octa-core processor, paired with 3GB of RAM, 48. Inch Super AMOLED HD screen, up to 128GB internal memory, dual SIM slots, Infra Red transmitter and a finger print scanner.

The selling point of the phone is not the 13 megapixel rear or 5 megapixel selfie camera – but the 4 megapixel infrared camera that is used with the conjunction of the two built-in infra-red LEDs that allows images in the total darkness to be captured. Very cool indeed.

While this Dutch-based phone may not see the light of day for Malaysian sales, we can certainly hope that it will arrive on our shores one of these days.


Capture the moment with the Samsung Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge

In our review about the Samsung Galaxy S7 edge, we certainly agree that it currently has the best camera a smartphone has in the Malaysia market now. While the Auto camera mode can produce excellent images without having to adjust the camera settings, you can spice things up with other camera features such as Pro Mode, Food Mode, Panorama, Motion Photo, Hyperlapse Mode and mode. With courtesy of Samsung, here are some tips from them for you on how to fully utilize the modes.

Available in both Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge, the Pro Mode can produce amazing pictures thanks to its Dual Pixel technology //technave.com/gadget/A-deeper-look-at-Samsung-Galaxy-S7-and-Galaxy-S7-edge-s-new-camera-technology-6591.html inside the devices. Mimicking the DSLR function, with control of exposure, shutter speed, ISO and white balance, one can take amazing pictures especially at night which most smartphones can't do very well. Also, assisted by the Multi AF function, it also allows the devices to respond quickly with fast autofocus performance under any lightning conditions.

To use Pro Mode, simply go to Camera modes → Pro → and tap the various icons to adjust settings accordingly

One does not simply not take a food picture before enjoying it. A practice which has become a norm in Malaysia, Samsung now makes Food Mode as one of the pre-installed camera modes as previously it was only available through download. Make use of it to make your friends and family drool instead of using auto mode, with Food Mode; it brings out the best of the vivid colours from desserts, homemade meals and artisanal cocktails.

To use Food Mode, simply go to Camera mode → Food → Tap on the screen or drag the circle to move the highlighted area

If you're going on an adventure, the all-new Motion Panorama can help to not only capture a panoramic view of the natural environment, but so as the movements of the trees swaying in the wind and even birds flying through the frame. Likewise, you could use it at sports stadium to capture a wide angle view of the big game, ensuring the best moments are not to be missed in the frame.

To use Panorama, simply go to Camera mode → Panorama → Tap the Motion On icon on the top of the screen the select 'On' → Tap the Camera button and take a panoramic shot by moving the device in one direction → Tap the Motion Panorama icon at the top right of the screen → Tilt your phone or swipe the screen to interactively view the animated image → After that, view the video clip located in the Gallery → You can also share Motion Panorama as a video file or an image file

Motion Photo is sort of like a gif file, which you can find it in the camera mode. By applying the mode, you can record a short video clip of the brief action leading up to the captured moment. And just in case that you didn't press the shutter at the right shutter, you can still extract the best frame from the video, and share or print it. Super convenient especially for time-sensitive moments, like a baby’s first steps or the grand finale at a fireworks show.

To use Motion Photo, simply go to Settings → Applications → Camera → Turn on Motion Photo → Go to camera, tap the Camera button and take a photograph as you normally would → After that, view the video clip located in the Gallery → Tap the Motion Photo icon at the top right of the screen

Samsung has not forgotten the videographers as well, by bringing back the very much improved Hyperlapse, the image quality, stability and visibility are a lot better compared to the previous Fast Motion mode. In Hyperlapse mode, it automatically selects stabilized frames by analyzing the recorded video, changing the video speed according to the movement of the scene, and compressing it to a shorter format. Pretty handy for videographers who want to record scenes like this.

To use Hyperlapse, simply go to Camera mode → Hyperlapse → Tap Record button. (The time displayed in parenthesis on the right side shows the actual time of recorded footage, while the time on the left shows the length of the video after the Hyperlapse effect is applied.) → Tap Stop icon and save

In addition, did you know that you can also add other modes by selecting Download at the top of the MODE menu? Such one example is the Dual Camera mode, the new and upgraded version now uses multitracking to allow for simultaneous video recording from the front and rear cameras, this puts both videos display on the single screen to create one single video clip.

To use Dual Camera mode, simply go to Camera mode → Dual Camera → Tap the Dual Camera icon at the top of the screen. Select your preferred shape and drag it to your selected location on the screen → Tap the Camera button to take a picture or the Record button to take a video → To view, locate the video (or still image) in the Gallery, then tap the Dual Camera icon→ At the bottom of the screen of the video, choose Single view, where you can switch back and forth between the recorded videos, or Dual view to watch them both at the same time. (Still images can only be viewed one at a time.)

That's all from Samsung's friendly tips for those who has the Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge, and just in case you didn't know, the Galaxy S7 is now available in Malaysia starting today for RM2699. So if you want to get your hands on the current best smartphone camera in Malaysia, you may go to your nearest Samsung Experience Stores and selected Maxis Stores. Happy shooting!


8 Zoom alternatives you can try out during movement control order

During this movement control order, one of the essentials to keep you connected to your businesses or studies is a video conferencing tool. However, it must be really hard for you to choose the right one to communicate with your peers while at home, as the video conferencing tools that are currently on the market have their own benefits and drawbacks. Now, it seems like everybody is using Zoom since it’s a popular platform when it comes to video conferencing.

However, if you don’t really like how Zoom works, we have found a list on the Internet that you might need to help with your selection. In this list, some of the best alternatives of Zoom have been listed out and they might have the features that you always want for a video conferencing tool, let’s check them out now!

We think you guys might have heard the first one as it is quite popular by itself as well. Microsoft Teams is created to replace Skype for Business before the platform ends its service in July 2021. It allows the users to host online meetings for up to 250 people, and get interactive tools like screen sharing, instant messaging, and record meetings. Furthermore, Microsoft Teams can be owned with Office 365 subscriptions with the lowest at RM15.60 a month.

Hangouts Meet is another alternative developed by Google. It offers all the business-centered tools that you need to hold online meetings. With G Suite subscription, you will also get Hangouts Chat for instant messaging between your friends, Google Drive to save all your files, and other Google’s products. You can also save the recordings of your online meetings to a Drive file and share it with your friend via an invite link.

Zoho Meeting packs a lot of features for online meetings and webinars including sharing screens, muting the mics of participants, syncing meetings to your calendar and more. It also has two different types of subscriptions that are online meetings and webinars for you to choose from, depending on how you’re going to use it.

The next one has been here for a long time and it is called GoTo Meeting. This video conferencing tool allows the host to invite up to 3,000 people to join a meeting via a PC or a mobile device. Other than that, GoTo Meeting also offers three subscription packages with different pricing and features. No matter if you’re in a small company or a large one with thousands of employees, this tool has you covered.

Next up, Cisco Webex is a good choice to hold meetings for small businesses. The platform offers a free plan for you to hold a meeting with up to 100 participants, but the time limit for each meeting comes with only 40 minutes. If your meeting is longer than that, you will need to subscribe to the other plans that offer more features, more participants, and without any time limit.

BlueJeans is another video conferencing software that is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses. For a meeting, it can be joined by up to 100 people with features like screen sharing and private chat. Other than that, the host can also record the meeting for employees who have missed out to check out later. Compared to others, BlueJeans comes with more affordable pricing and it even has a free plan for you to try out before subscribing.

The other best alternative for Zoom will be GlobalMeet Collaboration. This tool is a great one for small and medium-sized businesses too. However, for large businesses, this might not be a good choice as it comes with the support of only up to 125 participants. Otherwise, you can still go for this as it offers a free plan that lacks a few features, but it’s still a good option overall.

The last one will be LifeSize. To start with, this video conferencing tool supports the ability to have 4K video calls. It also offers a free plan for users to try out. However, users who are on the free plan can’t have a meeting with more than 25 people and last longer than 90 minutes. If you fancy its 4K-resolution support, you can still go with its other subscription packages.

Let us know what you think about these Zoom alternatives on our Facebook page. If you want to recommend a better one, don’t hesitate to share it with us too! Stay tuned to TechNave.com for more cool tech news.


Carbon watch doubles as a solar charger

While it isn't a smartwatch the Carbon watch does offer your smartphone extra energy by packing in a 800 mAh battery with solar cell. This won't charge your device back to full but sometimes, just a few hours worth of charge can be a life-saver. The Carbon watch also tells time but you won't find it at any normal store. This is because it is a Kickstarter crowd-funded project. To get the basic set without any clock face you can pledge $95 (RM312) or $130 (RM427) if you want the clock built-in. It is an interesting concept, but we're thinking a larger battery would be an even better idea. Check out the video below for more info:


Carl Pei: Nothing Phone (2) will be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 series SoC

Previously, we reported that the Nothing Phone (2) will launch later this year and in the US first. Now, the company’s CEO Carl Pei has teased another information regarding the Phone (1)’s successor, confirming that it will be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 series chipset.

This was confirmed by Pei in an interview with TechCrunch at Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2023 in Barcelona. However, the Nothing CEO didn’t actually reveal which Snapdragon 8 series would be used.

Nevertheless, given that the Snapdragon 8 series is the flagship mobile CPU lineup from Qualcomm, it means that the Phone (2) would be a more premium device compared to the Phone (1) which was aimed at the mid-range segment. Who knows, maybe Nothing can become a flagship killer brand. Well, as the former CEO of OnePlus, Pei certainly has the experience to guide Nothing in that direction.

So, what is your wish list for the Phone (2)? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below and stay tuned to TechNave for more trending tech news.


Carl Pei: Nothing Phone (2) won’t launch anytime soon, current focus is on improving Nothing OS

The co-founder and CEO of Nothing, Carl Pei has revealed that the company is not planning on releasing the successor to the Nothing Phone (1) anytime soon. Taking to his official Twitter account, Pei said that Nothing is not like other companies out there that “churn out dozens of products a year”.

Instead, the company’s main focus right now is to improve the Phone (1) by cooking up something great with its software, Nothing OS. These include updating it to the latest Android 13 software and beyond. Most recently, a Nothing OS's update allows for the Phone (1) to show the battery percentage of connected Apple AirPods.

Previously, Pei also revealed that the tech startup is currently discussing with carriers in the US to launch a smartphone in the country. During an interview with CNBC, the Nothing CEO elaborated that the reason the company hasn’t launched a smartphone in the US was due to the additional technical support needed in the country, such as the unique customisations that carriers need to make on top of Android.

He then confirmed that Nothing is working with some US carriers to launch a future product in the country. It is speculated that the product being referred to is the Phone (2), though if that’s the case, Nothing won’t be releasing any smartphone in the US anytime soon.

So, what do you guys think of Pei's statement? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below and stay tuned to TechNave for more tech news such as this.


Carl Pei announced Nothing phone (1) with a brand new Nothing OS, launching in Summer 2022

On 23 March 2022, Carl Pei, the founder of the Nothing brand took the opportunity to announce a new device. Often mistook as an audio company, we all knew that wasn't the case as he officially announced the Nothing phone (1).

During the Nothing Event, Pei said that the Nothing phone (1) will be the core of the company and could bring back the excitement of innovation once again like how the iPhone first did it. Although the phone (1) was not present, he did share a few tips about it such as the partnership with Qualcomm. It would probably be equipped with a Snapdragon chipset but we aren't sure if it's the mid-range or high-end type.

The phone (1) will be running on a new operating system called the Nothing OS based on Android. According to Pei, there will be 40% fewer bloatware apps on the phone (1), it will also be fast and smooth (we hope so too) by prioritising actives apps while apps that aren't used won't use any RAM.

We also got a teaser of what the phone (1) UI looks like which isn't much, considering how it looks like every other phone. However, it has a seamless transition from the locked screen to the home menu that looks cool, to be honest. Pei also promised three years of OS updates and four years of security updates.

The Nothing OS will be an open ecosystem where it allows all kinds of devices including Apple products and third-party products to be connected to the phone (1). Finally, Pei said the Nothing OS launcher will be launching in April where users can test it out on their respective devices. As for the phone (1), it will be coming soon in Summer 2022.

That's it from the Nothing Event. If you want to watch the whole video, you can watch it above but what do you think? Does it have the potential to shake up the market? Let us know in the comments below and stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


Carl Pei confirms Nothing Phone (2) launch in July 2023

When the Nothing Phone (1) first launched, many of us were fans of its transparent back. But the phone was a mid-ranger at best, and some people hoped its LED light was RGB. Well, the Nothing Phone (2) is launching in a few weeks so things could change.

According to Forbes, the Nothing Phone (2) will be unveiled in July 2023. This was already hinted before when Nothing announced that the phone will launch in "summer 2023". It will also be a global launch, which means we should get the phone around the same time.

The Nothing Phone (1) was unique for its transparent back

So far, it has been confirmed that the Nothing Phone (2) would feature a Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chipset. It will also have a larger 4700mAh battery, which will combine with the chipset for an overall improvement of 80% over its predecessor. Previously, it was also hinted that the device will come with some new design elements, including a red LED indicator at the back.

Honestly, we're quite excited about Nothing's upcoming smartphone. Its transparent back design certainly stands out in an industry where smartphones all look the same. If nothing else (pun unintended), this new phone would help you stick out in a crowd. The improved hardware also means that you'll get a more powerful phone.

Beyond performance: Opting for a Snapdragon 8 Series rather than 7 Series brings significant improvements across the board including battery life, network connectivity, and camera capabilities, among others. It's not just about speed – it's about the complete package.

But would you go for the Nothing Phone (2)? Let us know in the comments below and stay tuned to Technave for more news about it.


Carl Pei confirms the Nothing Phone (2) will use a Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chipset

Prior to this news, we expected the Nothing Phone (2) to equip the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset but turns out that's not the case. Carl Pei, the CEO of Nothing just tweeted that the phone will indeed get the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chipset instead.

It seems like a weird decision but in his tweet, he continued highlighting the benefits of having a year-old Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chipset. Compared with the Nothing Phone (1), the performance is twice as fast with an 80% overall improvement, as well as other improvements for the battery life, network connectivity and camera capabilities (confirmed to capture Raw HDR and 4K video recording at 60FPS).

There has been a lot of discussion ever since we announced that Phone (2) will have a Snapdragon 8 Series chipset. Well here's some news - it’s going to be the premium-tier powerhouse Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1. A clear upgrade from Phone (1). Let’s talk about the key differences pic.twitter.com/l5NwCxDAVa

Pei argued it's all "about the complete package" and it's not about the specs race which other Android are quite obsessed with. He said the team is prioritising user experience which is a fair point. It may have something to do with the price to make it affordable for customers as well so that it can be "justified from a user benefit standpoint".

Well, if the Nothing Phone (2) can give us a smooth and good user experience, I think most customers won't mind at all because good software tends to last long. But what do you think? Let us know in the comments below and stay tuned for more trending tech news a TechNave.com.


Carl Pei could announce a new Nothing phone on an upcoming livestream event

So just a few hours ago, the Nothing brand has released a short teaser and it will be about a new livestream event. In the clip, it seems that Carl Pei himself will be hosting the show and quite possibly, a new smartphone device.

Scheduled for 23 March at 14:00 GMT, the livestream hinted that 2021 was just a warm-up for the company and there's going to be some new announcements of "The Truth". For starters, we are anticipating a new smartphone that we recently saw in an unclear photo from MWC 2022. But it could come out as a different design since we know it's a prototype thanks to the big sticker on the back.

If you visit Nothing's website, you will also notice the Snapdragon logo at the bottom right. This certainly tells us that the new Nothing phone should be using a Snapdragon chipset. Rumours have it that it could be featuring a Snapdragon 7 or 8 series, but we shall wait and see.

At the same time, if you're interested in watching the livestream online, you may register your interest and get notified on the announcement date. Are you excited about it? Let us know in the comments below and stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


Carl Pei's Nothing brand now owns Essential phone brand and IPs

At the end of January, it was revealed that Carl Pei, the former OnePlus co-founder revealed his new startup brand called "Nothing". Not much information was given but it appears that their first products would be a pair of wireless earbuds. Now it seems that they may make and expand a new ecosystem with Essential.

In case you have never heard of Essential, it was a brand that tried to enter the smartphone industry without much success in the UK. In their portfolio, they only had the Essential PH1 and a successor was to be followed up before transferring the ownership. They were also planning a slim and rectangular smartphone at some point.

About the transferred ownership, it was discovered that the UK Intellectual Property Office showed that the transfer was filed way back on 11 November 2020. Nothing now owns all of Essential IPs which includes the logo and trademarks. Perhaps Carl can do something about that slim phone? We shall see.

Stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


Carl Pei said the Nothing Ear (1) price will be raised to $149 (~RM700) due to costs increased

Just a few hours ago, the Nothing brand just announced that the next Nothing Ear (stick) will be making its debut soon on 26 October 2022. But that's not the only announcement, Carl Pei just tweeted that the Nothing Ear (1)'s price tag will increase on the same said date.

It doesn't take a rocket scientist to figure out why, since inflation has affected almost everything electronic globally. Originally priced at $99, the adjusted inflation price will increase to $149 due to "increase in cost", said Carl Pei. We think it would affect the Malaysian pricing too, from RM499 to a possible ~RM700, more or less.

When we started developing it, we only had 3 engineers. A year later, we have 185. During this time, the Ear (1) has received 15 firmware and tuning updates, and is a completely different product to when we launched it.

Carl Pei didn't stop there, he made another tweet justifying the increased price saying that when Nothing started developing, there were only three engineers and there are not 185. He also said the Ear (1) got 15 firmware and tuning updates, a completely different product when first launched.

We don't know about you, but we thought the extra explanation wasn't necessary. But anyway, the next wireless earpiece - Ear (stick) will make its debut on the aforementioned date. Until then, stay tuned for our official news coverage at TechNave.com.


Carl Pei shows off new a USB C cable with transparent designs

The Nothing brand is well known for producing devices with transparent designs. Well, this one takes the cake. Carl Pei just simply posted a new USB C cable on his Twitter without any context but one thing is for sure - it looks pretty cool.

As you can see in the image, it's a USB C to USB C-type cable in white with transparent plastic on both ends. It even has the "Nothing" logo imprinted on it, as well as an interesting row of mini-holes on each USB C plug. We think it's just for decoration purposes, but what if they are mini-LED lights? Just saying.

It's unknown if this new USB C cable will be bundled with the Nothing Phone (2). Speaking of which, you can catch the livestream event at midnight sharp on 12 July on Nothing (Malaysia). The Nothing Phone (2) will feature a Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chipset as well as a 4700mAh battery.


8 co-op games to play with your friends during the Movement Control Order

With the Movement Control Order extended to 14 April 2020 due to the coronavirus outbreak, I’m pretty sure a lot of you (including myself) feel a little bummed out because you won't be able to hang out with your friends. To make the whole ordeal more bearable, I have compiled a list of online co-op games you can play with mates until the end of the Movement Control Order.

No list is complete without one of the oldest and most popular co-op games released, which is Left 4 Dead 2. To those who are unfamiliar with the game, Left 4 Dead 2 is a co-op survival shooter where you and three other players are tasked to fight through a horde of zombies in order to escape the infested city.

There is also a versus mode, where 2 teams of four players compete against each other to see which of the two teams are able to escape while the opposing team tries their best to hinder their progress as zombies. Furthermore, the game also comes with Steam Workshop support, which allows it to download user-made content such as character skins, weapons skins, sound effects, as well as campaigns.

Another game worth checking out would be Risk of Rain 2, a 3D roguelike third-person shooter which revolves around defeating bosses of each level in order to progress into a much harder level. Similar to most roguelike games, Risk of Rain 2 features permadeath, which means you would need to restart if your character were to be defeated.

The game also features a plethora of unique items which not only alters your character, but it also comes with buffs to help you fight enemies more easily. You can play with up to three of your friends, but note that it might be a good idea to split the loot so that everyone has a fighting chance!

Unlike Left 4 Dead 2, Killing Floor 2 is more of a co-op survival horror shooter where you have to survive increasingly difficult zombie hordes until you defeat the final boss on the last wave. There are also several unique mechanics such as a currency system, Zed Time (allows you to temporarily slow down time), character progression, as well as unique character buffs depending on the weapon you are using.

Officially, the game supports up to 6 players in a single session or more if you’re familiar with hosting your own server as well as enabling mods. It’s also possible to install other mods in order to alter the overall experience of the game.

While Portal 2 is limited to only 2 players, it is still a solid choice if you’re looking for a fun co-op puzzle-solving experience. To those who are unfamiliar with the game, Portal 2 is a first-person puzzle platformer which revolves around portals (hence the name).

With all that said, the players are required to work together to solve puzzles in order to progress through the Aperture Laboratory. Similar to Left 4 Dead 2, it is possible to download player-made maps and puzzles via the Steam Workshop.

Overcooked 2 is an interesting addition to the list because it revolves around cooking and teamwork, instead of shooting everything you see. The objective is you and up to three of your fellow cooks are to serve as many dishes as possible to accumulate points in order to enter the next level. It is also possible to compete against each other in a 2 versus 2 cook-off, to see which team is able to get the most points.

If you’re a fan of sandbox games, a 2D sandbox platformer game such as Terraria is a great choice for those who enjoy building their own base and fighting monsters. Not only that, but there are also several vibrant biomes and tunnel networks for the player to explore as well.

This game is especially great for large groups due to the fact that a session is able to support up to 8 players at one go. Furthermore, it’s also possible to play as either co-op or player versus player mode, if you fancy having a little competition among your friends.

Monster Hunter: World - RM98.00 on Steam

Monster Hunter: World, as the name suggests, is a game about hunting monsters such as wyverns, mythical unicorns, and more that are usually several times larger than the players themselves. This adrenaline-pumping game lets you team up with up to 3 other hunters as you hunt down monsters in order to either study them or to keep the colony safe.

While Stardew Valley isn’t as action-packed as all of the games mentioned above, it offers players a unique and relaxing experience because it around revolves maintaining your farm. Other than your main objective which is to rebuild the community centre, you’re free to do anything you would typically do in a farming game such as caring for your crops, going fishing, or even upgrading your farm (even getting married and having kids).

Officially, the game allows you to play with up to 4 of your friends, however, it’s possible to install mods to allow more players to join the server at the same time. But with that being said, don’t be surprised if you end up running into game-breaking bugs which could end up ruining everyone’s experience.

What are your thoughts on all the games mentioned above? Let us know on our Facebook page and for more updates like this, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


Carl Pei shuts down Nothing Phone (1) Lite rumours, saying it's fake news

Previously, there were rumours of the Nothing Phone (1) Lite and it could be scheduled later this year. However, the Nothing brand denied it and to bury the rumour once and for all, Carl Pei simply tweeted "Fake news".

Nothing CEO, Carl Pei retweeted a piece of rumoured news from Android Police saying that there could be a Lite version in the works. It was also the same day that the Nothing brand was denied, yet some media news outlets were still talking about it. The rumour was believed to originate from India.

Initially, the rumours about the Nothing Phone (1) Lite was a variant without the Glyph lighting as well as having a chipset less powerful than the Snapdragon 778G+. Rumours also have it that the phone could have a 5000mAh battery with a 42W fast charging adapter. Anyway, that doesn't matter anymore since there's no such device.

The Nothing Phone (1) has already been released in Malaysia on 1 August 2022 from a starting price of RM2399 for the 8GB + 256GB model. There is also another variant - the 12GB + 256GB priced at RM2699. Stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


Carl Pei teases Nothing Phone (2)'s starting price of ~RM3730, but it might just be a bluff

The Nothing Phone (2) is set to debut on 12 July, with a couple of its specs confirmed - Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 SoC and a 4700mAh battery. Now, information on its starting price may just be revealed too thanks to a tweet by the company CEO Carl Pei.

Replying to a tweet by @sondesix which claimed that the upcoming smartphone will start at EUR729 or ~RM3730 in Europe for the 256GB, Pei neither confirmed nor deny the claim. Instead, the Nothing CEO just replied with ‘who leaked this?’ followed by an angry emoji.

Of course, Pei might just be trolling with the reply, so do take the alleged price with a grain of salt. Should it indeed be at that price, this would mean that the Phone (2) would be considerably more expensive than its predecessor.

Sure, the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 on the upcoming device is a step up from the Snapdragon 778G, but the price difference just doesn’t make sense. For reference, the Phone (1) was priced at RM2399 at launch in Malaysia for the 256GB variant.

Well, only one way to find out, which is to wait until launch day this 12 July. Until then, make sure to stay tuned to TechNave for more trending tech news such as this.


Carousell merges with 701Search who are the owners of Mudah.my

Earlier today, Carousell has announced that they will merge with 701Search, which are the owners of Mudah.my based on the signed agreement with Telenor Group. With that said, 701Search’s regional hub team will be fully integrated into Carousell while other countries such as Malaysia, Vietnam and Myanmar will retain their respective platform’s brand.

CEO of Carousell has mentioned that the merger will allow them to increase their scale of operation, as well as educate themselves on the dynamics of the markets in other countries. With all that said, what do you think about the merger? Let us know on our Facebook page, and for more updates like this stay tuned to TechNave.com.


Case-mate covers for OnePlus 8T reveals the phone actual design

The next smartphone from OnePlus may not be out yet, but we've seen plenty of news and rumours about the OnePlus 8T, such as how it will have 65W warp charge. And there's a new one that appeared earlier today that looks quite legit. Specifically, a third-party has revealed covers for the OnePlus 8T and what seems to be the OnePlus 8T.

If you go to the Case-mate website, you'll find that it has a new phone casing for the OnePlus 8T. But the product page doesn't just show the casing on its own. Rather, it's seen covering a phone that should be the OnePlus 8T. In other words, the phone depicted in the images gives us a good idea of how the phone would look like, at least from the back and sides.

To elaborate, the OnePlus 8T seems to have a quad-camera setup at the back and two LED flash. On the right side is the power button and what seems to be a side-mounted fingerprint sensor. The volume buttons have been moved to the left side. We noticed that the SIM tray isn't on the left or the top where many phones have it, so it was probably placed at the bottom.

With that said, what do you think about this? Do the images look legit to you? Let us know in the comments below and stay tuned to TechNave.com for more updates on the OnePlus 8T.


Cash rebates are up for grabs with the Huawei Better Together 2022 promo

With the end of 2021 coming up, you might be thinking of your year-end celebrations. Since Christmas is also around the corner, shopping is a big agenda for many of us. There are plenty of promos going around this time of the year, and one of them is from Huawei.

The company has confirmed that its year-end promo - the Huawei Better Together - is back. For the year 2022, this promo campaign will run from 3 December to 2 January, so all Malaysians can enjoy the available deals for Christmas and the new year. You'll get to enjoy promotional prices, freebies, and instant rebates of up to RM500!

In 2022, the Huawei Better Together promo offers deals for Smart TVs, smartphones, laptops, tablets, and wearables. One of the big deals includes the one for the Huawei Vision S, a relatively affordable 4K TV with a large screen and features like a 120Hz refresh rate. You can refer to the tables below for a list of deals.

In addition, there's a lucky draw during the promo campaign, where you would get chances to win a Huawei Watch GT (worth RM799), Huawei Watch Fit (worth RM499), and Touch 'n Go vouchers worth up to RM300. Besides the above, there's a 3-day party from 3-5 December where you can buy selected products at a discount.

For more info on the products and deals, you could visit the Huawei Malaysia Facebook page. With that said, which promo deal are you most interested in? Let us know in the comments, and stay tuned to TechNave for more news and promos like this.


Casio Exilim EX-ZS15 Camera Review

The  Casio Exilim EX-ZS15 is a compact 14.1-megapixel camera with a 26mm lens, 5-fold optical zoom and a 3-inch touchscreen. Via the Touch Shutter function can quietly focus on an object by pointing at the screen, the pictures make you go through the tapping. Using the Best Shot option select a particular scene, such as portrait or night photography, and then optimizes the camera settings for that specific situation. The EX-ZS15 is further provided a 720p HD video recorder and facial recognition technology. Charging via USB. The Casio EX-ZS15 is available in silver, red or black.

Casio Exilim EX-ZS15: Device & Dimensions

The Casio EX-ZS15 touchscreen is a compact camera weighing 154 grams. The dimensions of the camera are 9.50 x 5.60 x 2.00 inches. The operating time depends on the degree of use. The Casio EX-ZS15 is available in silver, red and black.Casio Exilim EX-ZS15: Resolution & Lens

The EX-ZS15 features a 14.10 megapixel CCD chip and a lens with a zoom range of 26 to 130 mm (35 mm equivalent). The high resolution can print photos to poster size. Also cropping of your photo by the high resolution still focused on large format printing. Its 5.0-times optical zoom, you can shoot sharp detail. Also, we used image stabilization, making small movements of the user neutralized.Casio Exilim EX-ZS15: Memory & Connectivity

The Casio EX-ZS15 has 14 MB internal memory (Flash). In total there is 1 slot for external SD, SDHC and SDXC memory. You can transfer data via USB and transfer to your PC. This Casio also has a video out jack.Casio Exilim EX-ZS15: Screen

The large 3.0 “TFT screen (230,400 pixels resolution) you can live your composition while shooting view. On the screen you see your photographs back and set the camera easily. The screen is touch sensitive, which ease of use benefits.


Casio G-Shock STB-1000 smartwatch announced

While there have been a whole lot of smartwatches and smartbands, not many of them have actually been from existing popular watch makers, but Casio has changed that by announcing the G-Shock STB-1000 smartwatch. While the overall shape and design looks just like a Casio G-Shock watch, it is in fact Bluetooth 4.0 LE capable and can link up with several fitness apps. Unfortunately, it only works with iOS. Tech specs and features on the G-Shock STB-1000 include notifications of incoming calls, texts and emails along with music player control. It can also display data from the Abvio Runmeter GPS, Walkmeter GPS, Cyclemeter GPS and Wahoo Fitness apps with more to come soon. Other notable features include some degree of customization from the iOS app along with the ability to find your phone through the Phone Finder function. The main advantage the G-Shock STB-1000 has over every other smartwatch around is that the battery is rated at 2 years and it has 100-meter water resistance. While you definitely can't check emails, take pics or answer calls from this smartwatch, the other features should make it very attractive. So far, no Malaysia release dates or pricing were available but knowing Casio, the G-Shock STB-1000 is likely either already available or will be coming soon.[Source]


Casio G-Squad Pro GSW-H1000 release: the company's first-ever WearOS smartwatch priced at ~RM2896

When it comes to Casio, people would identify the brand with premium and high-quality watches. But today, the company released their first-ever smartwatch - the G-Squad Pro GSW-H1000. Here's everything you need to know.

For starters, the G-Squad Pro is from the G-Shock series and even though it's a smartwatch, it retains the traditional trademarked G-Shock design and you can definitely bring it outdoors and sports. The body is made of carbide and titanium alloy back cover which has high shock resistance and a 200 metres durability underwater. It's also pre-installed with WearOS and supports Google Assistant.

For the features, the G-Squad Pro sports a 1.2-inch display with a double layer that has a monochrome always-on panel and a colour LCD just below it which is pretty unique. This is mainly to assist the battery life longer and the colour LCD supports a 360x360 resolution. Of course, like most premium smartwatches, it consists a GPS, heart rate sensor and over 15 outdoor and 24 indoor workout activities.

The GSW-H1000 is current on sale for $700 (~RM2896) and comes in three variants - GSW-H1000-1, GSW-H1000-1A and GSW-H1000-1A4. These variants come with different colour options and we aren't sure if the company would import them into Malaysia. Guess we will just have to wait and see so stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


Casio Malaysia releases the new EXILIM EX-TR80 digital camera for RM4099

Just yesterday, Casio Malaysia has launched their latest addition to the EXILIM TR digital camera series - the EX-TR80 for RM4099 (inclusive of GST) and will be available in black, pink and white at the outlets (listed below) as well as on Lazada Casio Exilim Official Store and GEM FIVE Malaysia Online Store. Now sleeker with more improved features for selfie lovers, it has an ‘all star’ make-up mode consisting of more than 9000 combinations, wider LCD image display and double LED lighting.

With more than 9000 combinations on board, the camera has six sets of beauty settings, “skin tone, “smooth skin”, ”face brightness”, “sculpting”, “dark circles remover” and “slim face” which enhances one’s look with or without make-up giving it the finishing glow. Coupled with that, the Double LED Light also minimizes uneven exposure and provide a wider angle of lights in dark environments.

Compared tot he previous model, the LCD display (3.5 inches) is larger by 30% and features a simpler and user-friendly approach, making selfie-taking easy. The new Comparison View also has a split-screen image display to review fine adjustments and fine-tune the make-up mode settings to its best.

What’s more, the camera also allows you to produce your own personalized movies by simply pressing the recording button. After that, you can also automatically transfer your video or pictures online via wireless connection with your smartphone (EXILIM Connect app).

For more information about the digital camera, head over to their website here and stay tuned for more CASIO news at TechNave.com.


Casio Smart Outdoor Watch announced with dual layer screen and military grade exterior

Casio are taking a crack at the smartwatch connundrum with their rugged military grade Casio Smart Outdoor Watch. Featuring a MIL-STD-810G military standard exterior that is water resistant up to 50 meters the watch has a double layer screen, one in colour and one in monochrome LCD.

The colour screen lets you use it like a standard Android Wear smartwatch but only lasts about a day, while the monochrome LCD version tells the time but lasts about a month. The watch has a built-in microphone, pressure sensor, accelerometer and compass. However, while there are no Malaysia release dates or pricing details it is expected to go for $500 (RM2200) or more.


8 games that can help you to kill time during the restricted movement order

Yesterday, our government announced that the whole country will be under restricted movement order, from 18 March to 31 March 2020. To stay safe in this pandemic, it’s better for us to stay home in order to stop spreading the virus. However, being home 24/7 might bore you and you find yourself looking for something to fill in that time space soon. To help you with that, we have collected and arranged 8 mobile games that can keep you entertained during the period of the restricted movement order!

Let’s start off with the first one! Pokémon Masters is a role-playing game developed by DeNA to fulfill your fantasy of becoming a Pokémon trainer. This game lets you be in a real-time 3v3 battle to defeat the opponent’s team with your Pokémon. Over time, you can also upgrade your Pokémon with perks you have accumulated from battles. If you’re a Pokémon fan, this is definitely the game for you!

Moving on, the mobile version of Mario Kart is also a great companion during this time! The game has been simplified in order to match the gaming style on a mobile device. With a few easy controls, you will soon be able to hop into a race cart and race with other classic Super Mario characters! Other than that, the laps have also been reduced to only two with a total of eight players to get yourself a quick adrenaline boost.

If you’re more into fantasy, Epic Seven should be in your game library with its exquisite storyline. The game tells the story of a savior who is trying to save the world and is constantly discovering different truths on his journey. It is an RPG turn-based card game that comes with amazing animation effects as well.

There is nothing else that can soothe us like how a visually appealing game does. Being chosen as the iPhone Game of the Year 2019, Sky: Children of the Light developed by thatgamecompany lets you soar high in the sky while also uncovering mysteries with different companions. The game supports up to 8 players online and brings awesome visual and sound effects. It is currently available for iOS users only as the game is still in pre-registration stage on Android.

Role-playing games like the AFK Arena is also another good choice for you to kill time. Being in another RPG-style card game, AFK Arena packs, four races, six professions, more than 200 unique heros and hundreds of different skills. With its eye-catching and beautiful colour-painting style, you will want to collect all the heroes in the game!

To survive the pandemic that took over the world, you will have to face different challenges in this mobile survival game. When you’re feeling cold and hungry in a world full of terror, what are the choices you will make to keep yourself alive? With LifeAfter, survival instinct will be the most important element to keep yourself safe in extreme circumstances.

If you’ve ever thought of being a God of those cute penguins (not judging), Penguin Isle is here to make your dream come true! By building a penguin empire, you will meet with different cute creatures from Antarctica like different breeds of penguins and seals! The game has also been one of the top choices in various platforms’ app stores.

While the world is swallowed by darkness, there is only one person who can save it and it’s an Archer. To fight against the enemy’s never-ending attacks, the Archer is required to use a combination of skills to overcome the challenges, With just one finger, you will be the Archer who will bring the world back to light.

What are you waiting for? Download one of these games on your mobile device and start the adventure now! Let us know what you think of these games on our Facebook page! Stay tuned to TechNave.com for more awesome gaming updates.


Casio launches outdoor recording camera gear EX-FR200 with unique 180° Dome View mode capture for RM2399

Models showcasing the all-new Casio EX-FR200 camera

Today, Casio Malaysia Sdn Bhd has launched a new EXILIM family member - the Casio EX-FR200, as the successor to the FR100 as an improved outdoor recording gear. This new FR200 can capture an 180° image, providing a Dome View picture with a press of a button, which is great for users who often go on exciting adventures in the great outdoors. The price tag is RM2399 and will be available across Malaysia by the end of October.

Sporting a 1/2.3-inch CMOS 21.14MP camera sensor, along with shock resistance, waterproof and dustproof feature, this compact camera offers four shooting modes - Dome View, 360° Panorama mode, 208° diagonal Super Wide Angle mode, and using two cameras to shoot a Full 360° image.

In Dome View mode, it captures the entire 180° surrounding view including the user and companions no matter what angle of view they are in. Captured images can be viewed in split perspectives using the EXILIM Album app. Likewise, both the 360° Panorama can capture images without having to turn the camera at all, and the 208° diagonal Super Wide Angle mode works by trimming from the centre portion of the lens' shooting range. Lastly, the last mode as the name suggests, it uses two cameras together to capture a Full 360° images with a 360° horizontal and vertical view.

The EX-FR200, nothing really to look at the back

It contains two shutter buttons, one on each seperable body (camera and body)

Even when separated, the user can still take pictures

Moreover, users can transfer the pictures taken automatically to an EXILIM Album app on their smartphones and share on their social media platforms as well. Provided with editing tools such as Split display, Highlight and Movie Timeline. In addition, EXILIM 360 View for the PC is available so that users can transfer, edit and upload to YouTube.

For more information about the product, kindly visit their website to check it out.


Casio's new G-Shock Watch will come equipped Google's Wear OS pre-installed

It seems that Casio has recently uploaded a new video on their YouTube channel hinting that the Casio GSW-H1000 watch will be launching very soon, and it’s equipped with Google’s Wear OS pre-installed. With that being said, the watch will have access to the Google Play Store.

Other than the operating system, Casio’s new G-Shock watch will come equipped with various sensors ranging from a built-in GPS, heart rate monitor, compass, altitude, barometer, as well as many more. Also, it is dust resistant as well as water-resistant up to a whopping 200 meters in depth.

With all that being said, there is, unfortunately, no official information regarding the Malaysia release date as well as local pricing. However, our source did hint that the product will cost around USD700 (~RM2901) in the US.

Would you be interested in getting the Casio G-Squad GSW-H1000 as soon as it is available in Malaysia? Let us know on our Facebook page and for more update like this, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


Casio to release Hello Kitty collaboration BABY-G watch

Are you a fan of both Casio and Hello Kitty? If you are, well you're in luck because Casio Computer Co., Ltd. has announced the release of the latest addition to the BABY-G line of shock-resistant watches for women, based on the concept of Tough and Cool. The BA-120KT watch is a collaboration model with Hello Kitty, which doesn't need any introduction.

The new BA-120KT is based on the popular BA-120 Series, known for its multiple colour variations. The collaboration model features styling inspired by the graffiti art that first rose to popularity in the 1970s, when Hello Kitty was created. Below are the specifications:

For more information please contact Casio Malaysia, Sdn. Bhd., +603-2742-1253.


Casual, formal or sports? The Huawei Watch GT can do it all with these 6 features!

As accessories, different watches are made for different situations. However, if you’re a one kind fits all sort of person, maybe you should have a look at the Huawei Watch GT. This smartwatch is capable of fitting into any situation - be it casual, formal or even sports.

The Huawei Watch GT comes with a 1.39 inch AMOLED touch display with high colour precision. On the back is a heart rate sensor which can monitor your heart rate in real time. If this doesn’t convince you to get yourself this smartwatch, here’s 6 features the Huawei Watch GT has that makes it the perfect watch for any situation.

Huawei’s very own TruSeen heart rate technology works fast and can measure the user’s heart rate in a very short amount of time with high accuracy. You can have your watch measure your heart rate 24 hours a day in a very detailed manner if you wish. Reminders will be sent out based on the user’s heartbeat. For exmaple, if the user’s heartbeat is too high, a reminder will be sent to the user’s phone and watch. It's that simple.

Huawei’s TruSleep technology is the first of its kind PPG-based sleep stage monitor that recognizes the user’s sleep patterns and states. How does it tell? It monitors a user’s sleep based on their state of light sleep, deep sleep, rapid eye movement (REM) and whether the user is awake. To help improve sleep, the device offers a variety of solutions that improves sleeping habits which include sleeping advice, music for sleep and more.

As mentioned above, there's a large variety of sports modes on the Huawei Watch GT. Among them are an off-road mountaineering, outdoor running, indoor running, outdoor walking, triathlon and more. The device records all key data in regards to movement which then is generated on the app to give information on movement, speed, heart rate and more. The information generated is very accurate to boot.

The data is used to allow users to know their current exercise state, plan their future workouts and more. In addition, the app also comes with a built-in exercise course which not only monitors a user’s workout but also assists the user to achieve their fitness goals effectively.

A barometer and compass also comes pre-installed in the device - perfect for those who love hiking, cross-country running and more. The mountaineering mode records 3D distance, altitude and latitude as well as other data, making this the perfect watch for outdoor enthusiasts.

If you’re the type of person who often misplaces your smartphone, perhaps you should be investing in this smartwatch. As the watch is connected to your smartphone via Bluetooth, a simple press on an app will cause your smartphone to ring, making it easy for you to locate your missing device.

If you see a device with 3ATM, it means that the device is water resistant enough to withstand splashing water in situations such as washing your hands. To put it simply, ATM is the short form of atmosphere and atmospheric pressure. 5 means 5 atmospheres which the Huawei Watch GT has. This wearable can withstand more watery situations such as swimming and is capable of being immersed underwater for long periods of time. It can handle water pressure of up to 50 meters so bringing it to your daily swim sessions is no big deal.

Do note that you do need to wash your smartwatch if it has been exposed to seawater to prevent corrosion. Also, you probably would want to avoid bringing the Huawei Watch GT to areas with high temperatures such as saunas, hot baths and more due to the fact that the water resistant setting for the device only applies to cold and normal temperatures. High temperature enviroments increases the likelihood of water entering your device.

The Huawei Watch GT is powered by a 420mAh battery capacity. With the vibrant, full coloured, large screen, the device is able to last 30 days in a single charge, this includes wearing it 24 hours a day with the heart rate monitor, sleep tracker and message notifications turned off, as well as the screen turned on and off 200 times per day. With the trackers and notifications turned on, the smartwatch has a 14-day battery life. We tested the watch with all notifications and trackers turned on and found that the device only uses up only 7% battery energy per day.

If you’re interested in getting your hands on the Huawei Watch GT, you can get a discount of up to RM200. The smartwatch currently retails for RM799 and you can get it on the Huawei official website. Keep up with the latest Huawei news and updates on TechNave.com!


Catch all the action of the 2018 FIFA World Cup from Maxis for just RM1

If you're a Maxis user, chances are that you got an SMS message from them about having free data to catch the 2018 FIFA World Cup on Astro. It's not just Astro but this applies to RTM as well as Maxis users can catch the action on their TV or mobile devices for as low as RM1!

So how do you do that? Well, both Maxis and Hotlink customers can purchase the Astro World Cup match pass for RM1 to watch any or all of the 64 matches in LIVE Full HD anytime, anywhere. Perhaps the best part of this is that after paying, the data to stream the game will be free. However, viewers can only watch 41 out of the 64 matches - 28 live and 13 delayed - for free on RTM.

To sign up for the Astro GO World Cup Match Passes, customers just need to:

In conjunction with the Raya and football season, Maxis is also introducing an innovative first-of-its-kind baju raya that also doubles as a football jersey using augmented reality (AR). To check out how it works, you can find more information at their official webpage here.

Stay tuned for more Maxis news at TechNave.com.


Catch amazing deals and free gifts this Hari Raya with HONOR

From the 1st of May to the 9th of June, HONOR is giving away free gifts with purchases of selected smartphones from selected HONOR Experience stores and partner stores. To make things even better, customers are also able to win Moschino x HONOR merch and the brand new upcoming HONOR 20 flagship device.

Among free gifts available are a HONOR backpack, 32GB microSD card, RM10 KFC vouchers and more. The table below shows what free gifts customers are eligible for when they purchase selected smartphones.

If you’re interested in winning yourself an HONOR flagship device as well as some Moschino x HONOR merch, just follow these simple steps. Head on over to HONOR’s official website, key in the IMEI number found in your device or on the box that came with your device and voila, you’re now in the running to win some awesome prizes from HONOR and Moschino.

So what are you waiting for? For more information, head on over to HONOR’s official website or their official Facebook page. For the latest HONOR news, stay tuned to TechNave.com!


Catch the ASUS ROG stream at 6:30PM GMT+8 live from Computex 2018 in Taiwan

ASUS ROG will be hosting a livestream on YouTube on 4 June 2018 at 6:30PM (GMT+8) where they will announce their much anticipated ASUS ROG Smartphone as well as other products released under the ROG Brand. You can catch the Livestream embedded here or watch it directly from their Youtube Channel, and as always for more updates, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


Catch the ASUS ZenFone Max Pro M1 Flash Sale this July 2018

The ASUS ZenFone Max Pro M1 Flash Sale is back again on Lazada with the device priced at RM599 during sale period. The sale will happen every Tuesday starting from 3 July 2018, followed by 10, 17, 24, and 31 July 2018. That’s not all! The first 500 customers to place an order of the ASUS ZenFone Max Pro M1 will be eligible to receive Lazada’s express delivery by the next following business day. It is best to note that the express delivery is limited only within the Klang Valley area only.

To give a little insight regarding the tech specs of the ASUS ZenFone Max Pro M1 which is mentioned in the flash sale, the device is running on a Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 chipset, 3GB of RAM, 32GB of internal storage, dual 13MP + 5MP camera sensors, 8MP front facing selfie camera, 6-inch display with a screen resolution of 1080 x 2160 pixels, and it is powered by a 5000mAh non-removable battery. For more updates like these, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


Catch the Apple iPhone 6 and iWatch as it livestreams

As of the time of writing, Apple will be holding an event in the next 11 hours or so where many are expecting the next Apple iPhone, the iPhone 6 to be revealed. Quite a number of rumours and leaked images suggest that we could see two sizes of Apple iPhone 6, one with a 4.7-inch display and another with a 5.5-inch screen. Other rumours also say that we could see the Apple iWatch smartwatch and the latest version of iOS make an appearance, so if you're interested in seeing it all happen as it happens, do check out the Livestream event at about 1 o'clock tonight.


Catch the Huawei nova 3 and nova 3i nationwide with the Huawei Nova Superstar Truck till 30 September 2018

After the recent arrival of both the Huawei nova 3 and nova 3i, Huawei Malaysia will also start off their nationwide tour with the Huawei Nova Superstar Truck starting from 10 August 2018 till 30 September 2018. Going to points of interest across Peninsular Malaysia, the roadshow will invite the public to “Capture the Beauty of Malaysia” with the nova 3 and nova 3i via fun-filled activities. These include experiential zones including a Selfie Corner, Karaoke Challenge and Arcade Claw Machine with Era FM radio announcers hosting the roadshows from 4pm to 6pm every Saturday.

On top of getting some hands-on experience with the nova 3 and nova 3i, roadshow goers will be able to bring home exclusive Huawei merchandise like the Huawei Body Fat Scale, The Voice Pendrive, Huawei foldable bags, Justice League themed keychains and more. Those in East Malaysia will get to experience the nova 3 and nova 3i with roving mini roadshows and in-store promotions.

While we’d recommend checking out the Huawei Mobile Facebook page for all the latest details, you can see the schedule for the Huawei Nova Superstar Truck Roadshow below.


8-inch display Samsung Galaxy Tab A is available in Malaysia for RM1199

Samsung Malaysia recently announced the Malaysia availability of their latest Samsung Galaxy Tab A tablet. Featuring a Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 processor, 8-inch HD display (1280 x 800 pixel resolution), 2GB RAM, 16GB storage, 8MP autofocus rear camera, 5MP front camera, 4G LTE and USB Type-C port, it offers a more portable bigger display device than your average smartphone. The energy efficient Snapdragon 425 and 5000 mAh battery should ensure fairly good battery life so if you're looking for a long-lasting Samsung tablet, this could be the one.


Catch the Malaysia launch of the Samsung Galaxy S21 series live on TV3!

Samsung Malaysia has officially announced that they will be officially launching the Samsung Galaxy S21 series smartphones in Malaysia on TV3 from 9PM onwards. But that’s not all, you could stand a chance to win various Samsung prizes during the launch simply by participating in the question and answer session held during the launch.

If you were to miss the launch, there will be another launch held on both Astro AEC channel, as well as Xiao MY Facebook page on 27 January from 9:30PM onwards. If you want to find out more information about the Samsung Galaxy S21 series, you can check out our launch article or head over to Samsung’s official website.

Would you be keen on catching the local launch of the Samsung Galaxy S21 series live on TV3? Let us know on our Facebook page and for more updates like this, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


Catch the OPPO Find X live stream at 2:45AM on 20 June 2018

You can catch the global launch live stream of the OPPO Find X on OPPO’s official Facebook page as well as their very own Youtube channel at 2:45AM on 20 June 2018. In conjunction with the live stream, OPPO Malaysia is also rewarding three sets of mystery gift worth RM149 to viewers who watch as well as shared the Facebook live stream post and tag three of their friends before 9:00AM.

The launch event would give us more information regarding the tech specs, price and potential release date for the OPPO Find X. For more updates like these, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


Catch the ROG x Free Fire "All Stars Brawl" in Sunway Pyramid + Promotion with ZenFone 5z starting from as low as RM1499

On the 16 and 17 February 2019, ASUS will be hosting the ROG x Free Fire All Stars Brawl Roadshow in Sunway Pyramid from 10AM onwards until closing. The activities that will be held there include the ROG x Free Fire All Stars Brawl tournament with up to 4 Asus ROG Phone to be won, KOL meet and greet as well as pop quiz.

Other than that, there is also an on-going promotion where customers who purchase the ROG Phone will stand a chance to win a free headset. The ZenFone 5Z, on the other hand, will also be having a special sale starting from as low as RM1499. For more updates like this, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


Catch the Samsung Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8 Plus at nationwide roadshows from 5 May 2017 to 7 May 2017

If you've been itching to #UnboxYourPhone up close and personal with the Samsung Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8 Plus like we did then you're in luck as nationwide roadshows will kick off from 5 May 2017 till 7 May 2017. Check out Sunway Pyramid (Klang Valley), Queensbay Mall (Penang), Sutera Mall (Johor Bahru) for:

If you can't make it to those locations you can get a 5100 mAh battery pack at any of the 76 Samsung Experience stores with a purchase of the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8 Plus. You can also get a discount with your old phone via a limited time Trade-Up campaign. Check out the Trade-Up site or roadshow site for more information.