Shopee Malaysia begins 2.2 CNY Sale and here's what you can expect on the app

Chinese New Year is gonna be different this year but that's not stopping brands from throwing off a CNY sales. In Shopee Malaysia's case, they will be hosting the 2.2 CNY Sales which has already begun until 13 February 2021. Here's what you can expect on the online shopping platform.

As per tradition, Shopee users can get discount vouchers, free shipping (minimum spending of RM1) but in conjunction with CNY, the discount vouchers are 88% off and some bargain prices at a mere 8 sen. There is a special daily RM8,888 Shopee Fortune Box with cash prizes ranging from RM0.88, RM8.88, RM88.88, RM888.88 to the grand prize of RM8,888 to be won too. All you need to do is just tune in to Shopee Live every night at 10 PM for it, or tuning in to additional livestream sessions happening on 25 January and 2 February at 1 PM to increase your chance of winning.

Moreover, there's also the Pay Day Sale where users will receive additional 88,000 free shipping vouchers applicable for purchases from as low as RM8, 50% Shopee Coins Cashback vouchers and even more discounts. Discounts include an 80% off on Limited Time Huat Huat Deals happening at 12 AM, 12 PM and 8 PM on 2 February. Shopee users can play Shopee Games such as Shopee Farm, Shopee Bubble, Shopee Candy, Spin & Win and many more and win from a pool of 18,888,888 Shopee Coins.

If you're planning to buy something this CNY, now it's a pretty good time to look what's on sale in the Shopee app. Do stay safe and practice your social distancing as always. Stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


Shopee Malaysia introduces SPayLater so you can buy now and pay later

Today, Shopee Malaysia introduced a new payment feature called SPayLater. As the name suggests, a Shopee user can buy an item and pay later via instalment fees within six months. If this is the kind of payment you like, read one more below to see how it works.

According to the official webpage, any Malaysian who has a valid MyKad can use SPayLater but must be at least 18 years old. After you update your Shopee app to the latest version, go into your profile and search for SPayLater then activate it. After filling up the necessary steps, you will be able to use it immediately.

If you want to use SPayLater during your checkout, tap on the Payment Option and it should appear there. The list includes "Buy Now Pay Later" or a few instalment fees depending on the product. After you have chosen your preferred payment option, enter your ShopeePay PIN and you're all set and done. However, keep in mind that you have to pay the instalment fee manually which is doable in the SPayLater tab.

Customers who choose this option are encouraged to pay on the first day of the month and no more later than the 10th day. If you are late, you would have to pay up to 1.5% more per month. To learn more, you may visit the page here or contact their customer service. Stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


Shopee Malaysia is going to remove the Withdraw function from ShopeePay soon

Today, some media have spotted that Shopee Malaysia just made some changes to its ShopeePay. In the next few days, the FAQ said that the withdrawal function on ShopeePay will be removed from the Shopee app soon.

According to the FAQ, the removal will be effective from 14 October 2022 onwards. The reason behind the removal? Shopee said it was "due to security reasons to reduce the risks of money transfers to unauthorized accounts". While it may sound vague, it sounds a lot like preventing scammers from receiving money from Shopee victims.

As of recently, the Malaysian Police force has reported that online scam cases have increased higher each year. Scammers nowadays are using elaborated ways to get access to your account asking for your OTP in your SMS or simply creating a fake but convincing website and asking you to fill in your personal details. Even Bank Negara Malaysia has asked banks and financial institutions to stop using OTPs and migrate to a more secure authentication method.

Thankfully, the DuitNow function is still available within ShopeePay so you can technically transfer your money to other e-wallets and local banks. But anyway, stay vigilant, stay safe and stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


Shopee Malaysia is limiting face mask purchases because Malaysians are buying too many

Image courtesy of Amir Yusof from channelnewsasia.com

By now, you have heard the news about people scrambling to buy face masks, food and even toilet papers (lol, so stupid) out of irrational fear in this COVID-19 period. In fact, this has gone overboard so much that Shopee Malaysia have to take action as Malaysia is actually running out of supplies and ensure Malaysians don't overbuy them.

According to the company's PR statement, face masks, hand sanitizers, disinfectants and other supplies are facing shortages. So in order to make sure that every Malaysians have fair access to them, fresh batches of KF94 masks will be available on the S-Mart store starting today but with limited purchases for each customer. Each Shopee user is limited to a maximum of one (1) KF94 mask and a 3-ply mask bundle (5 pieces) each, which cost RM5.90 and RM3.90 respectively.

Besides that, the company is also in the process of delivering 3-ply mask and travel size sanitizers (50ml). The products will be available on the S-Mart store starting next week. You can visit the store here to check it out.

C'mon people, let's not get into hasty decisions that will impact other people's lives. We are better than this. Stay tuned for more tech news at TechNave.com.


Apple AirTags patents now open to public, hints at launch coming soon

The Apple AirTags have yet to be launched, but there's now some official source to go with all the rumours. Sources have found patents for the tracking device, which could mean that it will launch soon. If that's the case, this lines up with what leakers have mentioned lately.

According to Pocket-Lint, two patents on the USPTO were originally not available for the public to see but that restriction was recently lifted. Often, this means that not only are the design and specifications of the product finalised but required testings have also been completed. In effect, this means that the product can go into production and could launch anytime soon.

Could the AirTags be used as a motion/body tracker?

It's long been established that the Apple AirTags are going to have a tracking feature to let you track your devices. But what else do the patents tell us? A few use cases that were listed include using it as a body tracker for a digital avatar or attached to buildings to get information on your phone when you're nearby. We're not too sure what else it has, but it should be exciting to see what it can do.

If it was you, how would you like the AirTags to operate? Is there a particular feature you want it to have? Let us know in the comments below and stay tuned to TechNave.com for more news on the Apple AirTags!


Shopee Malaysia is looking for new food delivery riders for ShopeeFood

When it comes to ordering food online, we have GrabFood and foodpanda as well as other brands' own app. That said, Shopee Malaysia may join the club soon with a brand new ShopeeFood platform. Oddly, it wasn't officially announced on their Facebook page but on Twitter instead so here's what we know so far.

On the Twitter post, Shopee Malaysia is looking for new delivery staff members to join ShopeeFood in Kuala Lumpur and Selangor. According to the requirements, the applicant must be a Malaysian aged 18 years old and above, and a licensed motorcycle rider (or at least having a P license and above).

Kami sedang mencari Rakan Penghantar ShopeeFood di Kuala Lumpur & Selangor! Jom apply kat link ni sekarang! https://t.co/wQ7b6v3n8wBoleh refer kat bawah untuk syarat kelayakan #ShopeeMY pic.twitter.com/h4tgMTVQ1U

Mempunyai telefon bimbit yang menyokong peranti iOS 10 dan ke atas atau Android 4.4 dan ke atas Tiada rekod jenayah lampau PDRM Tiada rekod penggantungan atau larangan di platform Shopee

Shopee Malaysia also requires the applicants to have a smartphone that supports iOS 10 and Android 4.4 onwards. Since it's a food delivery service, app support is pretty crucial so no surprise about that. On top of that, they also requested that none of the applicants has any bad records from the PDRM or Shopee. Sounds like they are really serious about this.

What do you think of the ShopeeFood idea? Is it better to have a new challenger? Let us know in the comments below and stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


Shopee Malaysia kicks off first mega sale of the year with up to 95% off deals and more

By now, you may be immune to the monthly online sales by Shopee Malaysia but the company is back with its so-called first mega sale of the year. Starting today from 3.3 onwards until 3.15 Consumer Day, here are the promotions that you can find on the Shopee app.

As per usual, there is a wide variety of products on sale with up to 95% off alongside free shipping with no minimum spending. Plus, you can try your luck trying to Spin & Win a Nissan Almera daily. Also happening daily is Shopee Live during the said campaign, whereby users also get to play a game that will keep them on the edge of their seats, called Sampul Misteri.

Dato Pandelela Rinong and Datuk Abdul Latif Romly as its 3.15 brand ambassadors in Malaysia

If you're interested in the game, you can participate in the game as Lucky Callers. Lucky Callers will be required to answer a "Question of the Day" to unlock an envelope and stand a chance to walk away with grand cash prizes. Viewers can guess which envelope contains the grand cash prize before the show and stand a chance to win Shopee Coins with the correct guess.

Finally, you may tune in to TV3 or Shopee Live at 9 PM on 15 March to get your hands on the best TV deals in town, while enjoying some mesmerising local celeb performances, plus a little Korean flavour too on the Shopee TV Deals program for 3.15 Consumer Day. For more information about Shopee 3.15 Consumer Day, you can visit Shopee's 3.15 Consumer Day campaign right over here.


Shopee Malaysia launched Next-Day Delivery Service for 3.3 Supermarket Sale

Given the upcoming 3.3 sales, Shopee Malaysia announced that they have rolled out their Next-Day Delivery Service. So far, all the states except Perlis, Kedah, Kelantan, Terengganu, Sabah and Sarawak will be using the Shopee Xpress line. It has already begun until 3 March 2021.

Shopee Xpress is not entirely a new thing but for those who are not aware, orders must be placed first before noon (12 PM) before getting the delivery on the next day (including weekend, but not public holidays). With that said, if you make an order after that time, then it will be delivered on the following day. It applies to any purchases on Shopee Mart with the Next-Day Delivery tag.

If your order is not delivered by the next day, you will receive a Free Shipping voucher which can be used on other Shopee Mart stores (TnC apply). Speaking of 3.3, Malaysians can now try out the 3.3 Supermarket Sale which also rewards users with free shipping with RM10 minimum spend, daily 50% off deals as well as bargains from as low as 33 sen. Shopee Live is also working with TV3 to put together the best of TV shopping with the 3.3 Supermarket Show on 3 March at 9 PM.

Amidst this pandemic, it's probably a good idea to stay at home and order your stuff online. Stay safe and stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


Shopee Malaysia will fully refund these Huawei devices if they cannot run Google and Facebook apps

Shopee Malaysia has announced the App Protection Warranty programme, which allows users who bought any of the selected Huawei devices (see the list below) from 1 July until 30 September 2019 from participating dealers on Shopee to get a full refund if some apps are not working. These dealers include the Huawei Official Shop, Huawei Concept Store, DirectD, Senheng, Courts Flagship Store and Satu Gadget.

Below are the Huawei devices that are eligible for the refund, should they fail to access any of the selected applications such as the Google Play Store, Google Maps, Gallery, Chrome and Youtube from Google. In addition to that, Facebook, Instagram as well as WhatsApp are also included in the list. Do take note, these devices must have a valid manufacturer warranty in order to perform a full refund.

Below are the Huawei devices that are covered by the Shopee App Protection Warranty.

On another note, from 1 July until 31 July 2019, you can also use the voucher JULMOBILE30 to get an RM30 rebate when you purchase any device worth more than RM1000 in the Mobile and Gadgets Category on Shopee. What do you think about Shopee Malaysia’s App Protection Warranty programme? Let us know on our Facebook page and for more updates like this, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


Shopee Malaysia will revise the marketplace commission fees effectively on 10 January 2023

The economy has made everyone's life hard due to inflation that was caused by the pandemic. But it seems that prices will continue to rise, as Shopee Malaysia just recently announced that the Marketplace Commission Fees will be revised effectively on 10 January 2023.

As you can see from the graph below, the current marketplace commission fee rate is 2% but it will be increased to 2.65% - 4.24% inclusive of SST. Depending on the product category, it may start from 3.18% - 4.24%. However, everything else that's not electronics, fashion, FMCG and lifestyle won't be counted in the revised commission fee rate.

On the update page, the marketplace sellers refer to all local sellers who are not part of Shopee Mall, selling through Shopee's Marketplace platform. But this change does not affect the existing commission fees paid by Shopee Mall and overseas sellers. It will also only apply to local marketplace sellers with more than 100 completed orders since joining Shopee.

Shopee announced the revision was necessary, as this is to improve its customer service, increase its targetted seller support programmes and expand export opportunities to overseas, the revised was necessary. To read the full details of the Marketplace Commission Fees, you may visit the page here.


Shopee Mall offers dedicated online shopping portal for more than 300 leading brands with 100% Authentic guarantee or double your money back and more

Shopee Malaysia have officially launched their new dedicated authentic online shopping portal Shopee Mall offering authentic products from over 300 leading brands so much so that if you don't get the authentic product you ordered, the 100% Authentic guarantee ensures that you get double your money back (200% refund). Other standout features include 15 days return policy and free shipping nationwide (minimum spend of RM30) on top of Shopee's Lowest Price Guarantee.

Brands that will be featured on Shopee Mall include Coca-Cola, Digi, Huawei, L'Oreal, Nestle, PETRONAS, Senheng, Watsons, Xixili and more. Exclusive campaigns involving these brands will be held from 8 October such as an opening sale of 90% off, discount vouchers, giveaways and so forth in the days to come.

For more details visit www.shopee.com.my/mall or download the Shopee app on the App Store or Google Play Store.


Shopee SLoan is a digital loan for up to RM100000, but just for a select few for now

Shopee has come out with their SLoan digital financing loan for buyers (normal users) that can offer loans from RM1000 to RM100000. SLoan stands for Shopee Loan and was already announced for sellers back in November 2022. However, for now, SLoan is only available to a select few users.

According to Shopee it’s an easy application process within the Shopee app itself with a fast loan approval within 24 hours. There’s also secure multi-channel repayment features and flexible loan tenures. To be eligible, you have to be a Citizen / Permanent Resident / Armed Forces of Malaysia and are at least 18 years old.

There are certain fees related to SLoan which include 0.5% of the loan amount for the Stamping, RM5 per loan for the Attestation Fees and a 1.5% per month or 18% per annum interest rate on the loan amount. If you’re late, you’ll have to pay an 8% per annum penalty.

For more details, check out the site, but we would recommend that you think things through before you make any decision. As always, stay tuned to TechNave.com


Shopee aims to encourage customers to buy Malaysian products with the 10.10 Brands Festival

In conjunction with the upcoming 10.10 Brands Festival, Shopee in partnership with the Ministry of Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs aims to encourage fellow Malaysians to support local products. What Shopee has done was to create a dedicated section, called “Buy Malaysian” on their official website as well as on the Shopee app to showcase various Malaysian products.

But that’s not all, Shopee aims to further promote more Malaysian brands in the upcoming 11.11 as well as 12.12 campaigns which is happening next month as well as the month after that. During the 10.10 Brands Festival, shoppers can get free shipping for their purchases if their purchase is valued more than RM10.

These local brands include Pensonic, BeauSiti by Dato’ Sri Siti Nurhaliza, Aik Cheong, Victoria Sloane, Kaca-Kaca and many more. In addition to that, there will also be various daily deals starting from RM10 with discounts of up to 80%. There will also be various in-app activities than the user could take part in to win Shopee coins and vouchers.

Other than local brands, several notable brands such as HP, Unilever, Photobook Malaysia, Vinda, Nutox, Nestle and realme will also be present during Shopee’s Super Brand Day with exclusive promo and deals. Other than the promos mentioned, Shopee also aims to further educate Malaysian entrepreneurs and help build a more sustainable income through the Shopee International Platform.

Last but not least, there will be various special privileges offered by Shopee partners from merchants such as Boat Noodle, Salad Atelier, Baskin Robbins, Baskin Robbins, Burger King, Boost, as well as Haagen Dazs. Would you be shopping on Shopee during the 10.10 Brands Festival? Let us know on our Facebook page, and for more updates like this stay tuned to TechNave.com.


Shopee and FAMA team up once again to protect buyers from durian scams

It's that time of the season again and if you haven't guessed - it's the durian season! That being said, scammers are apparently taking advantage of the pandemic situation since we can't go out but no worries. This is because Shopee Malaysia is working with the Federal Agriculture Marketing Authority (FAMA) to empower legitimate durian farmers and sellers via a Durian e-Fiesta campaign.

In other words, all transactions on the platform are protected by the Shopee Guarantee policy. The policy sees Shopee withholding payment in escrow until buyers confirm that the goods received are genuine and in good condition before the money is released to sellers. Furthermore, this enables users to go through a return and refund which can be as quick as 15 minutes once approved and if paid via ShopeePay.

By the way, this is the second year in a row that FAMA has teamed up with Shopee to continue their Durian e-Fiesta. The campaign will run from 10 to 31 July with attractive discount vouchers of up to 50%, RM15 off with a minimum spend of RM60 and RM30 off with a minimum spend of RM100 that are claimable via the eFAMAPLACE microsite. eFAMAPLACE sellers on Shopee will be having daily Shocking Sales from 4 - 31 July, which will see limited quantities of Musang King, D24 and Kampung durians up for grabs from as low as RM0.77 at 12 AM daily.

Sadly, we are still stuck at home and unable to eat durian together, but you can still get your durians from Shopee. To learn more about the eFAMAPLACE microsite via the Shop Malaysia in-app portal on Shopee, you can visit the webpage here.


Shopee and realme Malaysia celebrating Men's Sale campaign with RM1 Deals, discounts up to RM200 and more

If you think there are no more promo sales after the Raya season, you are mistaken because there's Father's Day! In conjunction with that, both Shopee and realme Malaysia will be having a Men's Sale Day campaign on different dates. So without further ado, check out what both companies are offering.

Starting with Shopee, the campaign will start from 13 June until 23 June 2019. Shopee also emphasized to us that 20 June will be the best day for customers to get more and pay less. Check out below on the promo:

Sure, we heard of that before. But you know what's so crazy about this? This RM1 Deals includes a Samsung Galaxy A70, Nescafe coffee machine, HP laptop, Sharp Smart UHT TV 45”, Fossil watch and many more that can be yours for RM1. Just keep checking to see those sweet deals!

Also, just in case something happens for failing to get the product. The Shopee’s Pasti Menang: One or Not, or Your Money Back guarantees your RM1 will be refunded into your credit card or Shopee wallet if you are not the selected buyer.

As expected, Shopee’s Lowest Price Guaranteed is definitely featured and it includes the electronics collection page such as gadgets, sports equipment, home appliances and more. If you find similar items that are cheaper outside of Shopee, Shopee’s Pasti Murah: Electronics, Lowest Price Guaranteed feature ensures that you will be rewarded with 120% of the price difference.

By now, you're probably noticing this Shopee's Pasti slang going on. In this next one, Shopee’s Pasti Ada: Electronics, Find & Be Rewarded allows you to submit your Pasti Ada claims for items not listed on Shopee. So if Shopee is unable to find your item, you will be compensated up to 10,000 Shopee Coins, subject to terms and conditions.

No Shopee's Past in this one, but you get more from your money when you use Shopee Coins, discount vouchers and free shipping voucher when you spend RM40 and above.

At 12.00 pm each weekday, you can play Shopee Quiz by answering eight questions on general knowledge and stand a chance to win from the pool prize of up to two million Shopee coins when you answer all correctly. You will get an extra life when you refer a friend to join Shopee Quiz.

In addition, you can also check out Shopee Live where celebrities and influencers such as Mobile Legends team Shopee Bosskurr will be hosting the show giving away vouchers. Marvel fans will also be happy to know that they stand a chance to redeem 2/12 exclusive Marvel's Avengers medallions, but that's only if they are Maybank Visa, Master and Debit cardholders. This campaign will end on 20 June 2019.

Then finally from realme Malaysia, customers can grab this opportunity on a one-day-only sale on 17 June 2019 for purchasing realme phones with discounts up to RM200. Below is the table for your reference:

Better yet, customers who make purchases on any Realme products (excluding accessories) in the first 3 minutes of the sale starting at 12AM sharp will be entitled to a RM100 voucher! Also for every purchase of realme C2, it comes bundled with a limited edition bottle and a 32GB SD card. There's going to be a special live stream happening at 8PM on the same day via Shopee app so stay tuned for that.

That's all, folks. You can find more information on their webpage when the campaign starts. Happy Shopee-ing!


Apple Almost Fully Detached from Samsung?

Previously Apple was quite reliant on Samsung for a number of components not least of which being their iPad and iPhone screens as well as their processor chips. Since Samsung is now their biggest competitor, both in the smartphone as well as the tablet market, it seems prudent that Apple distance themselves and they have apparently done so. Recently Apple decided to use screens from Innolux Corp for its iPad mini touchscreens. While Samsung was originally the one to sever this contract with Apple, it is a telling sign of things to come.This is especially true when rumours regarding Apple's next processor chip supplier have surfaced. This time around Apple are looking at the Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) to fabricate their new A7 chip (which may power the next generation iPad or iPhone). Apple's A7 chip processor is rumoured to be using the 20 nanometer fabrication process which should make the chip more energy efficient. Related rumours have indicated that the A7 probably won't be featured in the Apple iPhone 5S and instead may use a modified A6X chip.

TSMC has also reported that it is ready to produce 20nm fabrication projects along with even smaller fabrication projects going all the way down to 16nm. TSMC are also aiming for 10nm fabrication processes as well but this is a bit later in the year.[Source]


Shopee announced the 10.10 Brands Festival where you can get 70% discount on selected products

From 25 September until 10 October 2020, get up to 70% off selected products during the Shopee 10.10 Brand Festival where you can even get 100% authentic products on massive discounts as well. But that’s not all, you could also take part in the various activities including Shopee Farm, Shopee Claw, Shopee Poly, and more to stand a chance to win your share of the RM1000000 prize pool.

Furthermore, there are also RM10 deals where you can get selected products at only RM10, as well as free shipping nationwide if you were to spend more than RM10. If you want to find out more information in regards to the 10.10 Brands Festival, head over to Shopee’s official website.

With all that said, would you be interested in purchasing anything from Shopee during the aforementioned festival? Let us know on our Facebook page and for more updates like this, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


Shopee announced the 11.11 Big Sale with huge lineup of SST-Free deals and activities

Shopee has announced the Shopee 11.11 Big Sale which will be happening on the 25 October 2018 until 11 November 2018. The sale will feature SST absorbed deals from brands such as L’Oreal, Universal Traveller, Siti Khadijah, Vivo, Tefal and Maybelline with up to 1000 products to choose from. Not only that, there is also up to RM1.1 million worth of Shopee coins from the Shopee Shake mini-game in the Shopee app which is available on either Google Play Store or Apple App Store.

The Shopee 11.11 Big Sale will also feature even countless deals for products from DIY, Procter & Gamble, Nestle, NYX, PETPET to list a few with products starting from as long a RM1.10 along with free shipping with a minimum spending of RM11.

In conjunction with the launch, Shopee in partnership with Kuala Lumpur Fashion Week held the first ever Shopee 11.11 KLFW Runway Night fashion show, showcasing designs from Tarik jeans, Poplook, JTNC by Justin Chew, and MIKASERIES by Zoey Rahman. You can find out more more about the Shopee 11.11 Big sale on their official website and for more updates like these, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


Shopee announced their 12.12 Birthday Sale + Book the Proton X70 for only RM99

Shopee just announced that the 12.12 Birthday Sale, where they will be having promos such as daily RM12 deals, free shipping, as well as offers from notable brands such as Mydin, Petronas, AEON BiG, Castrol, and Xixili. But that’s not all, they are also giving away up to 12% in cashback when you pay your bills via Shopee’s new “Reloads, Vouchers, and Bills” feature which can be found on the Shopee app.

Furthermore, Shopee is offering plenty of rewards as well as promos from partners like Dimsum, Standard Chartered, Visa, The Alley, Pizza Hut and they will be giving away up to 5000 discount vouchers, free drinks, as well as buy one free one on selected products. Other than that, Shopee has also announced that they’ve recently signed the Memorandum of Understanding with the Ministry of Rural Development and launched the [email protected] and [email protected] official stores.

The goal of the aforementioned store is to improve the infrastructure and economic standing in the rural areas of Malaysia. On another note, will also allow users to purchase the Proton X70 via Shopee, due to the fact that Proton has recently opened their very own Proton Official Store on the platform.

If you are interested, you could book the SUV on Shopee for only RM99 between 3 December until 31 December 2019. But that’s not all, the first 50 users to book the Proton X70 before 31 December 2019 will be eligible for up to RM2000 in Shopee Cash Vouchers. Head over to Shopee’s official website, if you are interested in finding out more information in regards to all the promos mentioned.

With all that said, would you be interested in booking the Proton X70 on Shopee? Let us know on our Facebook page, and for more updates like this stay tuned to TechNave.com.


Shopee announced upcoming 12.12 Birthday Sale promotion, YG Online Store & BLACKPINK as its first regional brand ambassador

What does K-pop group BLACKPINK has to do with Shopee? Well, it turns out that the group has been appointed as the first-ever regional brand ambassador for Shopee. So with this, BLACKPINK's studio, YG Group will also be launching its first official online store across five markets including Malaysia on 26 November 2018.

Besides that, BLACKPINK will also headline the upcoming Shopee 12.12 Birthday Sale and as you can expect, there will be tons of rewards, discounts up to 90%, promotions and more including free shipping from RM12, 120% cashback every day, and daily RM12 deals from Shopee Mall. Together with the YG online store debut on Shopee, the 12.12 Birthday Sale will also start on the same day featuring daily promotions until 12 December, such as Shocking Sale and the Shake in-app game. Fans of BLACKPINK also stand a chance to win an autographed BLACKPINK album as well, as long as they purchase any item from the YG official store from 26 November to 2 December 2018. You can find the YG online store right here as well as some information about 12.12 Birthday Sale here.

Stay tuned for more Shopee news at TechNave.com.


Shopee continues to increase supply of face masks for Malaysians

In light of COVID-19 outbreak, Shopee has recently announced that they will further increase the number of face masks available for purchase on their e-commerce platform. Not only that, but they also encourage Shopee customers to report any face masks that are above the regulated retail ceiling price.

Furthermore, if you are unsure about the pricing or any information regarding any of the face masks listed on Shopee, you can always use the in-app Live Chat or call 03 2777 9222 between 9AM to 6PM. But that’s not all, you can also report any listings that are either overpriced or suspicious as well!

On another note, Shopee has also announced the ‘Shop Safely From Home’ initiative which starts from now until 4 April, where you can get deals starting from RM0.44 and discounts of up to 80%. With all that said, what are your thoughts of Shopee increasing the number of face masks sold during the restricted movement order? Let us know on our Facebook page and for more updates like this, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


Shopee customers will not be able to select courier services starting from 17 June 2021 onwards

In case you missed it, Shopee Malaysia announced to the sellers that every Shopee customer won't be allowed to select a courier service of their choice. It will begin on 17 June 2021 (Thursday) for every purchase, which the customers will be given the choice of "Standard Delivery", "Economy Delivery" and "Others.

This update is definitely quite a 180-degrees turn from the current one that we are using. According to Shopee, the reason for this move is so that their system will have an easier time selecting a courier company automatically for the customers. In turn, this can also improve the company's logistic efficiency on the delivery of goods.

From the screenshot, you will see a slight change in the delivery menu as well as the selected courier services in Standard Delivery. Shopee Express is also included inside but only for Economy Delivery (SEA region) and Others if there are any other courier services available. In addition, customers can also save up to RM2.00 if Shopee Express is used for Standard Delivery.

What do you think of this upcoming update? Let us know in the comments below and do stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


Shopee finds 32% increase in online shopping searches during their Wang with Shopee campaign, Pay Day Campaign coming after

Shopee recently announced their findings regarding their Wang with Shopee campaign. Featuring over 6 million products, the chance to win a grand prize of RM8888 in cash via Golden Tickets and their Fortune Ang Pao game, Shopee found that there was an increase of 32% in online searches on Shopee during this campaign. While iPhones, smartwatches and Xiaomi smartphones topped the gadgets category, most of the top searches were about clothes, shoes, toys and bags.

As we near the end of the Wang with Shopee campaign on 25 February 2018, there are still many more deals coming up, with the Big Sale dates from 21 to 23 February 2018. After 25 February, the deals keep going as Shopee will be launching their Pay Day Campaign from 26 to 28 February 2018 which will offer more great deals including Shopee's Laptop Fair with brands like Acer, ASUS, Dell and Lenovo.


Shopee giving out more than RM1 million worth of Fortune Ang Pao prizes this Chinese New Year

Starting on 15 January until 25 February 2018, Shopee will launch a new "Wang with Shopee" Campaign for the upcoming festive Chinese New Year celebration for Malaysians. With a reward more than RM1 million worth of prizes, users will get to enjoy several games such as Fortune Ang Pao game, the favourite Shock Sales flash, Shopee Prosperity Boxes and more.

So first up, the Fortune Ang Pao game is a new one and it has prizes of more than RM1 million to be given away. During the period, users can earn Shopee coins, vouchers and over 20,000 Golden Tickets daily. A Golden Ticket is a 100% lucky draw win for every user and prizes includes gold bars worth more than RM500 each, weekly cash prizes of RM1500 and a grand prize of RM8888 in cash. Other prizes also include power banks, computer accessories, home appliances and many more.

Next, users can stand a chance to win an exclusive Shopee Prosperity Box, 88,888 Shopee Coins and a free trip for two to Hong Kong Disleyland! This can be done in Shopee's Shocking Sales flash deals and all the users have to do is check into their Facebook event Wang With Shopee this CNY 2018. Also, if 18,888 users join the event, a top giveaway prize will be unlocked with a trip for two to a mysterious destination worth RM10,000.

Lastly, Shopee also partnered with celebrity feng shui consultant, YBhg. Dato’ Joey Yap, to launch his official shop on Shopee. This is the first time that an e-commerce platform and a feng shui consultant have collaborated. The online store is already open so you can take a look right here.

Shopee is partnering more than 60 leading brands from Shopee Mall, including PETRONAS, Reckitt Benckiser, L’Oreal, OPPO, Super, Watsons, Nestle, Unilever, Tommee Tippee, Deerma, Photobook, and Xixili to offer massive promotions and discounts of up to 90% off. For more information, visit ‘Wang with Shopee’ official website here.


Shopee holds product photography workshop with Nikon for sellers as part of their Shopee Uni

Shopee organized a photography workshop with Nikon today as part of their Shopee Uni initiative to help educate their sellers in taking better product shots. Helmed by veteran photographer Kelvin Chan, the workshop included tips and tricks to take awesome product shots for Shopee's seller community. The workshop was available for these sellers for free (RM20 Shopee vouchers rebated) via the Shopee app. More workshops are coming soon with more details on the schedule at the Shopee Uni site.


Shopee is officially the first e-commerce platform to join DuitNow 2.0

Shopee, in partnership with Payments Network Malaysia, has officially announced that ShopeePay eWallet will be the first of its kind to join the DuitNow 2.0. With that said, users will have the freedom to transfer their funds seamlessly up to 40 banks as well as 5 other eWallet platforms.

The DuitNow 2.0 which will start around the middle of this year will introduce various new services to the existing platform such as request-to-pay, real-time debits, as well as consents on-file. Not only will these services make transactions quicker, but it is much more efficient for both the businesses and customers.

With all that said, what are your thoughts on Shopee joining DuitNow 2.0? Let us know on our Facebook page and for more updates like this, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


Apple Arcade game subscription service may cost ~RM21 a month

According to leaks, Apple Arcade may cost users USD$4.99 a month. If you aren’t up to speed, Apple Arcade is Apple’s game subscription service which can be used across the iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch, Apple TV and Mac computers.

This service is priced way lower than its other services like Apple Music and Apple News, which both cost USD$9.99 (~RM42) each. However, this may just be an introductory price with a free 1 month trial before Apple Arcade eventually ups the price. Apple Arcade comes with over 100 games which can be played across all of Apple’s devices. You can play one game on the iPhone and if you suddenly feel the need for the bigger screen, you can just stop playing and pick up and iPad and immediately continue where you left off.

Another plus of the Apple Arcade is that gaming on the service will be completely ad free, in-app purchases free and comes with family sharing for up to six people. The Apple Arcade will be making its way to Apple devices this fall.

As of right now, Apple has not officially announced the price of Apple Arcade but it is speculated that the pricing may be revealed next month during the iPhone XI announcement so do take this info with a grain of salt. Do you think it's worth it to spend that much money for an ad-free, no in-game purchase and cross platform gaming experience? Keep up with the latest Apple news on TechNave.com!


Shopee now charges 1.5% processing fee for SPayLater despite paying in full in one month

Shopee is making a change to its Buy Now Pay Later feature (a.k.a SPayLater), which might make you less interested in using it. The online shopping platform will start charging a processing fee of 1.5% for its SPayLater payment option starting today, 17 October 2022. Therefore, even if the users pay in full in the following month, there will still be extra charges incurred.

It's announced that the processing fee will be 1.5% per month on the total payment amount of the product purchased. If customers missed the payment due dates, they would have to pay a late charge of RM10. The due dates usually sit on the 1st or 10th day of every month, depending on the billing cycle.

According to a screenshot shared by another source, an item worth RM136 will now cost RM138.04 with Buy Now Pay Later. However, one could still opt for selected cards to avoid the charges and enjoy the benefit of a 0% installment. Besides that, the platform also currently charges 2.5% interest for two-month instalments, 4.05% interest for three-month and 9% interest for six months.

What do you think about the extra charge? Share your opinion with us by dropping a comment, and stay tuned to TechNave.com for more local tech reports.


Shopee now offers fresh poultry, seafood and vegetables

Aside from being to enjoy the 3.3 sales by Shopee Malaysia, the company is also giving Malaysians another surprise - we can apparently order fresh groceries online. Ranging from fresh poultry, seafood and vegetables, the two new online stores are none other than Fish Club and FreshTap.

If you're thinking that they will help you deliver the goods at your doorstep, that's exactly what it is. With over 60 different varieties of fresh food, this operation will be made available in major cities and towns within Klang Valley via a pilot programme before a nationwide rollout. For customers who want fresh seafood, they can visit the Fish Club online store for a wide variety of choices including pomfret, sea prawns, forefinger threadfin, as well as imported salmon, eel and scallops. Alternatively, those who want vegetables can visit FreshTap.

Consumers who purchase from the Fish Club official store “fishclubmy” can enjoy a RM20 flat rate for shipping, or spend at least RM300 to enjoy free shipping. As for FreshTap, the food is freshly packed and delivered from Sekinchan and Kuala Selangor, where the shipping rates is a flat fee of RM12 on this store. Do note that the delivery takes within 1 to 3 days. To kick-start the launch of this new offering on Shopee, shoppers will be in for a treat: items such as salmon, dory fish, shrimp, whole chicken, beef chunks, clams and sardine will be at a 50% off during the Shocking Sale on 3 and 4 March 2020.

So how does this sound for you? It's truly bizarre to think such concept exists now but it's happening. Will you be giving it a try? Stay tuned for more Shopee news at TechNave.com.


Shopee offering 5% off on the Apple iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max and iPhone XR, starting price from RM3419

In this short announcement, it seems that Shopee will also have its own Apple iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max and iPhone XR official launch sales online. According to its online platform, they are giving a 5% off for all three models and Apple Malaysia warranty is also covered. With the 5% implementation, the starting price is RM3419.05 (XR), followed by RM4749.05 (XS) and finally RM5129.05 (XS Max). Alternatively, you can also choose to have a monthly instalment plan for 12 months starting from RM340.34 (0% interest).

To get started, you can head over to the Shopee page right over here. By the way, Shopee's 11.11 Big Sale has begun today (25 October) until 11 November with various products getting off from SST so it's a great time to go shopping. Stay tuned for more Shopee news at TechNave.com.


Shopee offers free shipping during the Restricted Movement Order

Due to the fact that Shopee is considered e-commerce which falls under the retail category, Shopee will continue business as normal during the Restricted Movement Order which is happening from 18 March until 31 March 2020. With that said, you could easily get more than 10000 types of products from more than 7 partner retailers such as Mydin, Tesco, Nestle, Aeon Big, Vinda and more.

Furthermore, you’ll always be able to find essential items such as hand sanitizers, face masks as well as toilet papers in stock as Shopee will limit how many a user can purchase. Not only that, but Shopee will also continue to provide next day free delivery if you reside in either the Klang Valley or South Malaysia area.

However, office delivery addresses will only get their shipment after 1 April 2020, which is right after the Restricted Movement Order. With all that said, would you be interested in getting anything from Shopee? Let us know on our Facebook page and for more updates like this, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


Shopee pre-Raya survey finds 80% of Malaysian respondents prepare for Raya a month before Ramadan, just in time for their Cahaya Raya campaign

Shopee Malaysia recently announced the results of their pre-Raya survey done from 2 April to 9 April 2018 of 140000 Malaysians, showing that 80% start preparing for Raya a month before Ramadan, with 90% regularly shopping online and 95% looking for deals and low prices for doing so. In line with that, Shopee have launched their Cahaya Raya campaign starting from 3 May 2018 to 17 June 2018, with deals, promotions and prizes worth more than RM1.5 million and up to 90% discounts from 100000 products.

From the RM1.5 million, the Cahaya Raya campaign prizes will include a 'Rumah Impian' or dream house worth RM350000, a Honda HRV worth RM100000 and a Volkswagon Polo worth RM80000. Lucky winners will be selected for their Ketupat Raya in-app game in collaboration with Visa along with Nestle, XES Shoes, honor Malaysia, Maybelline, Watsons, ASUS, Petpet, Universal Traveller, Russell Taylors and Dettol and many more.

As usual of Shopee, there will also be non-stop deals, promotions, Shocking Sale flash deals (5 times a day), Shopee coins, vouchers and more. Check out www.shopee.com.my or from 19 April 2018 check out the Cahaya Raya campaign yourself.


Shopee's 12.12 Birthday Sale ended with more than 80 million items sold

With the Shopee 12.12 Birthday Sale coming to an end, Shopee has announced that they have managed to sell more than 80 million items sold throughout the entire campaign. Furthermore, local goods saw up to 70% increase in orders this year as well which signifies an improvement in customer trust when it comes to purchasing stuff online.

In terms of the top product sold during the campaign, a total of 12002 years worth of diapers as well as up to three football field worth of smartphones were bought during the 12.12 Birthday Sale. With all that said, Ian Ho who is the Regional Managing Director of Shopee mentioned that 2019 ended on a good note, and they are planning to introduce more improvements and “unlock the full potential of e-commerce” next year.

With all that said, what did you purchase during the Shopee 12.12 Shopee Birthday Sale? Let us know on our Facebook page and for more updates like this, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


Shopee's 9.9 Online Shopping Day countdown kicks off 23 August 2017 with lowest price guaranteed, free shipping and more

Shopee launched the countdown for their annual 9.9 Online Shopping Day mega sale starting 23 August 2017 with a number of promotions including their lowest price guaranteed campaign, free shipping, Merdeka sale and more. The countdown will include numerous collaborations with various brands including Nestle, Watsons, Super, Unilever, ESH2U and Senheng along with 9.9 partners like Petronas, KFC Digi, 20th Century Fox, B Infinite and more. Check out the full details at www.shopee.com.my/99 or download the Shopee app on Google Play and the App Store.

Some of the 9.9 Online Shopping Day highlights include:


Shopee's PayDay Campaign to offer 18% Cashback from 26 to 28 February and more

As their Wang with Shopee campaign comes to a close on 25 February, Shopee recently announced a new PayDay campaign right afterwards from 26 February 2018 to 28 February 2018. For the PayDay campaign, online shoppers will get 18 Shopee coins for every RM1 spent for the aforementioned 18% Cashback and more.

As part of the PayDay campaign, Shopee will also be launching their Facebook Live Game: PayDay Edition on 26 February at 2.00pm for a chance to win Shopee coins and a Samsung Galaxy Note 8. On the Shopee app, the PayDay Mobile Auction on shopee_mamak offers prizes worth more than RM4000, including a Nubia M2 Lite, an OPPO F5 and a Dyson Vacuum. Check out www.shopee.com.my for more details.


Shopee said that there was a Malaysian who spent RM70,000 during 11.11

No thanks to the pandemic, it seems that more people have bought things online more than before from the comfort of their couches. This is pretty evident during 11.11 sales, where servers crashed and people complained while others survived. However, there is one particular individual who spent up to RM70,000 in just a single receipt.

According to Shopee Regional MD, Ian Ho, he said the transaction happened in the first 8 hours and in fact, it was also the biggest single transaction ever made on the Shopee app. When asked what were the items bought, he said there were plenty of detergents, hand sanitizer, disinfectant, smart robot vacuum cleaners, air fryers, cookware sets and pet food as the top item list. Boy, that sounds like the guy just moved into a new home and just got most of the things online (lol).

In other related 11.11 news, Mr Ho also mentioned that 53,000 packets of Samyang Hot Chicken instant noodles were sold within 8 hours. Other popular sales include the Huawei MateBook D15 being sold out in the first 10 minutes under brands category, which contribute Huawei Malaysia's RM1 million profit in total. Obviously, this really shows the consumerism power by Malaysians as Malaysia is currently ranked at the fourth spot in terms of gross merchandise value (according to Alibaba Group's news hub, Alizila).

So what did you buy during 11.11? Let us know in the comments below and stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


Shopee sellers get taught how to maximise Shopee sales with Facebook

Collaborating with Facebook, Shopee Malaysia held and organised a Shopee University workshop for their sellers to maximise sales on Shopee with Shopee's various features and on Shopee with Facebook. Like other Shopee University courses this workshop was completely free complete with free food and drink.

The workshop itself clearly revealed how sellers could help maximise their sales and while some sellers did have a few issues, these were all handled professionally. Shopee will continue to offer monthly Shopee University courses while upcoming Shopee sales will include 12.12 followed by Chinese New Year 2018. More developments in various other categories are also in the works.


Apple Arcade game subscription service to offer 100+ games for RM19.90 per month from 19 September 2019

After the slew of Apple iPhone 11 series, Apple iPad and Apple Watch 5 announcements, Apple are also announcing that their Apple Arcade game subscription service will be available for RM19.90 per month starting from 19 September 2019 with a 1-month free trial to begin with. The catalogue will have more than 100 games and all Apple Arcade games can be played offline with each subscription offering access for up to six family members via Family Sharing.

Apple Arcade will be playable on iOS 13 devices such as the Apple iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, Mac and Apple TV. Some games will have controller support while all games will get the full version including all updates and expansions. There will be no additional ads or purchases but you can see what they have to say about it yourself below:

“We are so excited to launch Apple Arcade on the App Store. A curated selection of over 100 new and exclusive games from many of the most innovative game developers in the world is the perfect complement to the App Store’s existing massive catalogue of games. We think customers of all ages are going to be delighted that a single subscription gives the whole family unlimited access to the full catalogue of amazing Apple Arcade games, all without any ads or additional purchases, while knowing every game must meet Apple’s high privacy standards.” Phil Schiller, Apple’s senior vice president of Worldwide Marketing.

Some of the stand out games on Apple Arcade include:


Shopee sellers will be charged extra commission fees starting from 1 June

Since the pandemic started, online shopping has become more popular than ever before with everyone staying home. Not just buying, selling products online has also become a norm for some of us to earn a living during this tough time. Today, Shopee has announced that it will start to collect a small amount of commission fees from the sellers starting from 1 June 2021.

Starting from the mentioned date, the commission fees will be imposed on sellers who have received more than 100 completed orders. Meanwhile, the sellers who have not achieved 100 orders will not be affected. It is also worth mentioning that the orders placed before 1 June and completed on or after June 1 will not be charged any additional fees.

From the picture shown above, the commission rate will be 2.12% for the preferred/preferred+ sellers and 1.06% for the non-preferred sellers. It also shows that the priority sellers will get a 50% commission discount with a formula attached at the bottom for you to understand how the fee is calculated.

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


Shopee sellers will be charged for an unsuccessful order fee if the item is refunded or returned

Today, Shopee Malaysia just made an announcement about unsuccessful order fees for all the sellers online. What does this mean? Well, it means sellers online would have to pay a return postage fee should the items get refunded and returned.

On the official website, unsuccessful order fees will be charged by the logistic partners if the orders are approved for a return/refund. This will begin on 9 May 2022 and it covers the Forward Shipping Fee (FSF) and/or Return Shipping Fee (RSF). However, the sellers can try to dispute the return/refund with convincing evidence if it's not their fault.

For the sellers to be charged with FSF and RSF, the item must be proved damaged, faulty, incomplete, wrong or counterfeit. Shopee Malaysia also mentioned that they won't charge sellers if the logistics partners were responsible for the damage. Additionally, the delivery cost for failed collection at the Collection Point will be handled by Shopee itself in terms of self-collection.

If you would like to read more about the FAQs, you can visit the official news announcement right here. Stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com


Shopee sold more than 70 million items and raised RM114170 for MAKNA during the 11.11 Big Sale

Shopee has officially announced that during the 11.11 Big Sale, they’ve gotten to 3 times more orders within the first hour of 11 November 2019 as compared to last year's campaign. Not only that, but they’ve also sold 70 million items during the day itself as well.

Furthermore, various brands who took part in the campaign saw up to 5659 times increase in visits and an increase in orders of up to 3408 times. These orders consist of products such as laptops, shoes, kitchenware as well as various high ticket items like smartphones which usually costs more than RM3000.

But that’s not all, during the sale, the National Cancer Council Malaysia, Shopee and partners such as Sunway Medical Centre and hosted the #ShopeeMAKNA 11.11 Charity Challenge which has managed to raise a total of RM114170 for treatment of underprivileged cancer patients. Furthermore, Shopee also hosted a game show during the charity drive, which garnered half a million views in two hours as well as donations to MAKNA trickling in throughout the entire day.

What do you think of the 11.11 Big Sale and Shopee’s contributions to fight against cancer? Let us know on our Facebook page, and for more updates like this stay tuned to TechNave.com.


Shopee to hold a Birthday Sale promotion next month for its second anniversary

Just last night (21 November 2017), Shopee celebrated its second anniversary in the e-commerce industry. In just two years, Shopee has achieved a significant growth in its seven markets across Southeast Asia and Taiwan with about 80 million downloads, over 180 million active listings by more than 4 million sellers, 5000 leading brands and distributors. 2017 is sure an exciting year for Shopee Malaysia, as more users began to embrace online shopping, Ian Ho, the Regional Managing Director of Shopee was sure a proud man of this success.

Ian Ho (orange shirt) and partners posing for a group photo

"Shopee has undergone tremendous transformation since we first launched, and while we are proud of all that we have achieved, this is only the beginning. Shopee has always been committed to listening to the needs and preferences of our users, and have worked to create a platform that is tailored to exactly that. Whether it is providing a fuss-free and convenient shopping experience for buyers, of offering a reliable and secure platform for brands and budding entrepreneurs to expand their online presence. Sjopee strives to continue improving the lives of the region's consumers businesses with technology." said Ian Ho.

To celebrate this anniversary, Shopee will be holding a Birthday Sale from 1 - 14 December 2017, featuring massive promotions across over 6 million products. You can look forward to Shocking Sale flash deals, Upsized Mall highlights, 12.12 Mega Deals, and many more exciting highlights. In addition to that, there will be attractive prizes up to Rm500,000 worth of Beat the Clock vouchers, a trip for two to Honolulu (RM15,000), and an Apple iPhone X for free.

Here are some of the other key milestones about Shopee:

To find out more about the Birthday Sale, kindly visit www.shopee.com.my/birthday. The app is free to download as well on the Apple and Google Play Store. Stay tuned for more Shopee news at TechNave.com.


Shopee to take on food delivery services such ShopeeFood?

It seems that a leaked commercial video regarding ShopeeFood has recently been spotted on YouTube, hinting that Shopee might be keen on entering the food delivery market. Based on the video, it seems that the ShopeeFood delivery service might be limited to the Indonesian market for now.

Unfortunately, there is no official information on whether the new service such as the price, coverage area, launch date, as well as when it will be available in Malaysia. Not only that, you might want to take the information seen in the video with a grain of salt, due to the fact that it was not uploaded onto Shopee’s official YouTube channel.

With all that said, what are your thoughts on Shopee taking on Grab and Gojek in the food delivery industry? Let us know on our Facebook page and for more updates like this, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


Shopee tripled their orders during the 2019 9.9 Super Shopping Day compared to last year

Shopee has announced that their 9.9 Super Shopping Day campaign has garnered more than triple the number of orders, compared to 2018’s 9.9 campaign last year. Not only that, but Shopee has also mentioned that during 9 September 2019 there were as many as 187606 items sold within the first minute of the campaign.

Shopee also hosted the Shopee Live, where Shopee customers can take part in various activities to earn Shopee coins has managed to gain up to or even more than 50 million views in total. World-class athlete Cristiano Ronaldo also hosted the Shopee Live where he was interviewed, answered various questions as well as performed the iconic Shopee Dance during the broadcast.

There were several top-performing brands such as Mr DIY, Mydin, Vivo, Nestle, Vinda, Maybelline, and Carlo Rino that saw more than 6500 times throughout the sale. What did you purchase during the 9.9 Super Shopping Day campaign? Let us know on our Facebook page, and for more updates like this stay tuned to TechNave.com.


Shopee users can get rebates up to RM55 and RM100 vouchers on vivo Malaysia's 11.11 sales

Like most phone brands, vivo Malaysia won't be missing out on this one. Starting today onwards (10 November), customers can redeem limited-time vouchers that are worth up to RM100 and enjoy rebates up to RM55 when using ShopeePay.

Besides the company's online store on Shopee Mall, its official E-store is offering many promotions as well. Between 10 until 12 November 2021, customers can benefit from a discount of up to RM600* when purchasing a vivo X60 at RM1899. Moreover, there is also a chance to bring home several vivo products such as the Y33s smartphone, the TWS 2 ANC earbuds, the Sport Wireless Earphones and the Colour Earphone.

Besides that, the vivo X70 series comes with a complimentary gift that includes a UR screen protector, VIU TV membership card (1-month subscription), a Bluetooth speaker and a 3-in-1 cable, while stocks last on Shopee Mall. Below is the list for your reference:

Customers are also entitled to enjoy limited-time vouchers of up to 95%, with a minimum spend of RM1 capped at RM 5. Meanwhile, with a minimum spend of RM100, customers can enjoy RM10 off storewide, and Standard Chartered Bank credit card customers can enjoy up to RM50 off with the code SCBVIVO9 with a minimum spend of RM700, subject to terms and conditions.

Every purchase of any vivo devices at vivo official E-store will come with a complimentary 1-year extended warranty and 1-year screen crack protection (worth RM 399). Customers who spend at the official vivo E-store will also stand a chance to win prizes worth up to RM2,108, including:

Lastly, the first 30 customers who purchase an X70 series smartphone can opt to enjoy the add-on deal to own the latest vivo TWS 2 series earbuds at a lower price, starting from RM99. For more information about vivo’s 11.11 big sale deals, please visit vivo Malaysia’s official Facebook page here. Stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


ShopeeFood Day to offer all-day free deliveries, up to 60% discounts, and prizes worth RM5,200!

ShopeeFood has been there for a while, and now it'll have the first ShopeeFood Day to offer more vouchers, exciting deals, discounts and special promotions than it usually does! The event will kickstart on 12 and end on 14 January 2022. Be prepared to have a feast without hurting your wallet!

Other than all-day free deliveries, users can also enjoy all-day super deals up to 50% off vouchers with a minimum spend of RM15 at participating stores such as Oldtown White Coffee, Juicy Fresh, Salad Atelier, Agrain, Daboba, Wings of New York, HOMI curry puff, Tiger Sugar, Mad Mex Fresh Mexican and many more.

If you want to go the extra mile, there will be extra rewards from limited vouchers between 3PM and 5PM for you to receive attractive discounts up to 60% off daily when you order with ShopeeFood. You can also stand a chance to win prizes worth RM5,200 if you spend a minimum of RM20 at any Super Deals participating stores.

Get your Shopee app ready starting from 12 January! Stay tuned to TechNave.com for more local promotions.


ShopeeFood expands to East Malaysia, now available in the greater Kota Kinabalu area

ShopeeFood, Shopee’s online food delivery service today announced it is expanding its operations to East Malaysia, beginning with Sabah. In a statement today, ShopeeFood asserted that its services will be available in various areas around the greater Kota Kinabalu area.

These include key locations such as Kota Kinabalu, Penampang, Sepanggar, Petagas, Menggatal, Inanam, Likas, Foh Sang, Damai, Bukit Padang, Lido, and Luyang. With this expansion, residents of the aforementioned areas can get a range of popular local delights delivered to their homes such as Flips, Little Sulap, Nasi Lemak Bamboo, and Restoran Jamal Salim.

Furthermore, the greater Kota Kinabalu residents will also be able to access various discounts and promotions from popular F&B outlets such as McDonald’s, KFC, Starbucks, Tealive, Boost Juice and more. Cheok Tuan Ee, ShopeePay and ShopeeFood Malaysia’s head of Marketing asserted that the company is committed to bring more benefits to East Malaysia.

Furthermore, Cheok said that expansion will help digitalise local businesses and promote cashless transactions via ShopeePay when ordering using Shopee’s integrated mobile app. It will also help local entrepreneurs and restaurant owners to have access to an extensive customer database and increase their businesses’ visibility by being part of Shopee’s ecosystem.

In the same statement, ShopeeFood also announced the return of ShopeeFood Day from now until 14 July 2022. This time around, the platform is offering Super Deals Up To 50 percent, Limited-time Upsized Vouchers up to 60 percent from 3 to 5pm daily as well as the chance to win prizes worth up to RM10,000. For more details, do visit ShopeeFood Day’s website here.

Besides that, ShopeeFood is also holding an Order and Win Contest from 14 to 31 July 2022. The prizes for this contest include exclusive travel trips to Kuala Lumpur, Penang, Mantanani island and even ShopeeFood vouchers worth up to RM10,000. All you have to do to enter is follow these steps:

For more information on ShopeeFood, visit https://shopee.com.my/m/shopeefood and stay up to date by following @shopeefood_my on Instagram. As always, for more trending tech news such as this, do stay tuned to us at TechNave!


ShopeeFood is now available for Klang Valley area with free deliveries and vouchers

If you remember back in June 2021, we reported that Shopee Malaysia was looking for new drivers for its upcoming ShopeeFood project. It has seemed that the platform is now live in Klang Valley and the webpage just launched online. Here's what we know about the latest online food delivery challenger.

If you have already updated your Shopee app, you can find ShopeeFood on the main home menu. To celebrate the occasion, ShopeeFood is throwing free deliveries and food discounts vouchers (up to RM8) that are valid until 23 September 2021 on a first-come-first-serve basis. You may claim the vouchers in the app right now.

So far, the confirmed restaurants on the platform are MarryBrown, Kenny Rogers Roasters, Tealive, Boost Juice, Nam Heong, Sushi King, ZUS Coffee, Llaollao, Warisan Nasi Kukus and many more. You may also check out the different food categories if you can't make up your mind. ShopeeFood also seems to start from 10 AM until 10 PM daily.

ShopeeFood has also set up its official Facebook and Instagram page here and here respectively. Have you tried ordering any food yet? Let us know in the comments below and stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


Apple Arcade now has more than 180 games to choose from!

Apple has officially announced that the Apple Arcade now has more than 180 playable games including exclusive titles such as NBA 2K21 Arcade Edition, Star Trek: Legends, as well as Oregon Trail. Not only that, but there are also many classic games ranging from Chess, Sudoku, Crossword, Backgammon, and more.

If you’re interested in trying out the Apple Arcade, you can try it out for free for a month. After that, you’ll be required to pay RM19.90 a month for the Apple One’s Individual plan and RM33.90 for the Family plan. If you want to find out more information about the Apple Arcade, head over to Apple’s official website.

That being said, what are your thoughts on Apple Arcade having more than 180 games? Let us know on our Facebook page and for more updates like this, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


ShopeeFood to expand its services to Penang starting from June 2022

ShopeeFood today announced that it will be expanding its services to Penang starting from June 2022. However, the company didn’t specify the exact date for when Penangites can start ordering their favourite food from the app.

The move to expand to the northern state follows ShopeeFood’s successful launch in both Klang Valley and Johor Bahru. In a statement today, ShopeeFood said that its seamless in-app ordering experience will allow Shopee users in Penang to skip the queue and order from their favourite local joints to satiate their food cravings.

The company also shared 3 reasons to start ordering from ShopeeFood. The first reason given is the platform’s seamless and convenient ordering experience. Available for 24-hours, Shopee users can order by just clicking on the ‘ShopeeFood’ icon on the homepage. Moreover, you can even pay usingShopeePay to earn Shopee Coins.

Besides that, ShopeeFood also allows for more savings with stackable vouchers. For example, users can use the all-day free delivery vouchers together with a Food Discount voucher to get more discounts.

Lastly, the platform also offers daily, weekly and monthly promotions to satisfy users’ food cravings. These include Daily Super Deals of 50% off and time-limited 20% off from partner merchants and weekly mouth-watering promotions.

For more information on ShopeeFood, visit the platform's official Instagram page @shopeefood_my or visit https://shopee.com.my/m/shopeefood.

What do you guys think of ShopeeFood’s expansion to Penang? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below and stay tuned to TechNave for the latest tech news in Malaysia and beyond!


ShopeeFood to expand services to Johor Bahru from 24 February onwards

ShopeeFood has been a success in Klang Valley in 2021 so this year, ShopeeFood Malaysia is going to expand its services to Johor Bahru. The service will begin soon from 24 February 2022 onwards in key areas such as Johor Bahru, Tampoi, Setia Tropika, Setia Indah and Skudai.

In conjunction with the launch, ShopeeFood will be offering free deliveries and up to a 40% discount on food and beverages with a minimum spend of RM5 when checking out with ShopeePay on the app. This will last until 28 February 2022 and additionally, Johor users will be given exclusive access to the Order & Win contest. With just a minimum spend of RM20 on food orders, users stand a chance to walk away with exclusive KitchenAid products and ShopeeFood vouchers worth up to RM8,000.

Moreover, there will be a special two-day offer to Johor users on the 24thz and 25th of February with 30% off on selected items from merchants such as ZUS Coffee, Shake Shake and Kenny Rogers. Then from the 26th to the 28th, ShopeeFood will be offering 60% off limited time vouchers at 3 PM with a minimum spend of RM15 on food and beverages.

Last but not least, users will also get to experience deals and promotions happening for Shopee's February 25 Payday Sale, taking place from 20th to 25th of February 2022. During the monthly sale, users will have free shipping with a minimum spend of RM5, RM25 deals on selected items from merchants and 25% Cashback* when they top-up prepaid and pay their bills.

For more information on ShopeeFood, you can visit the official webpage right over here. Stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


ShopeePay Day sale will have a RM1 Smartphone & RM1 Clearance Sale on 1 January 2022

As we get closer to the end of 2022, Shopee Malaysia will be kicking off yet another sale. Called the ShopeePay Day, it will commence on 1 January 2022 with a bunch of promotions and discounts as usual, as long as customers make use of their ShopeePay.

So what would you be getting out of ShopeePay Day? Well, ShopeePay users will be treated to a 100% cashback (capped at RM1.10) with a minimum spend of RM1.10 with the 1 Sen ShopeePay Vouchers. You may check out the ShopeePay Limited-Time Deals to score vouchers from FamilyMart, Giant, KK Super Mart, Lotus’s, MR.DIY, Tealive and more, online or offline. For first time users of ShopeePay Vouchers, a special cashback of RM3 awaits them without any minimum spending.

Besides that, ShopeePay is also rewarding users with up to 33,333 Shopee Coins when they top up their mobile wallet with a minimum of RM30 on 1 January. On top of that, selected participating offline merchant stores such as Dragon-i, HaiDiLao, Leather Avenue, Sports Direct and more will give a cashback of RM6 if you have a minimum spending of RM15 with ShopeePay.

ShopeeFood will also have some promotions going on during the first day of 2022. The platform will deliver your choice of food and beverages for free (capped at RM4) without any minimum spending. Also, various ShopeeFood vouchers are available offering up to RM12 discount with a minimum spending of RM22. You can just claim the free delivery and food discount vouchers and apply them before checking out.

There is also a couple of more stuff to look out for during ShopeePay Day, you can buy a collection of items from various categories that will be priced at only RM1 from the Clearance Sale. Everyone will also stand a chance to own a smartphone for only RM1.

To find out more about the Jan 1 ShopeePay Day, visit the official webpage here and for Shopee 1.1 New Year Sale, head over to the web portal right here.


Shopping for Raya? Here's why you might want to do it with ShopeePay

As you know, Hari Raya is just around the corner. Have you gotten around to shopping yet? For most people, going out to the malls is still the preferred pre-Raya experience. On the other hand, others may prefer shopping online from the comforts of home.

If you like shopping online, you probably frequent sites like Shopee a lot. The platform provides us with a variety of payment methods, but did you know it has its own e-wallet? Here are 3 reasons to use ShopeePay for your Raya shopping.

Having an e-wallet is more than just a cashless experience, as it allows you to quickly pay for stuff online. Moreover, the ShopeePay e-wallet lets you skip the extra processes you'd need with online banking (unless you're topping up the e-wallet).

It's the same with ShopeePay, which lets you pay for your purchases on Shopee and ShopeeFood faster and more easily. The ShopeePay e-wallet is also compliant with National Payment Standards. It's a secure method of payment that is verified as a safe and secure feature for both incoming and outgoing e-money transactions by consumers.

Prefer shopping at the malls? That's okay, e-wallets are applicable at the malls too. Specifically, the ShopeePay e-wallet allows for offline payment at various merchants or shops. Currently, there are around 1.1 million merchants that accept ShopeePay at their stores.

Some examples of merchants include 99 Speedmart, Starbucks, Shell, Guardian, and more. Just scan the payment DuitNow QR code at the store with ShopeePay and you're all good! You could even earn Shopee coins cashback when making offline purchases (3% Shopee coins cashback, up to 300 Shopee coins), and no minimum spending is required.

With Hari Raya happening soon, kids are excited (for duit raya) while adults are sad for their wallets. But one thing that's convenient these days is that you don't have to use cash. The ShopeePay e-wallet lets you send funds via the app or request one from your contacts. Thanks to this feature, distance is no longer an issue. Currently, you can transfer RM10 to get RM10 vouchers or win up to 4848 Shopee coins.

There's also a Duit Raya campaign that's happening soon! From 1 to 5 May 2022, all ShopeePay users who transfer at least RM5 could earn up to 155,555 Shopee coins. And from 6 to 31 May 2022, any amount that you transfer could win weekly cash prizes worth up to RM100,000 and earn Free Shipping Vouchers.

Besides the 3 main features above, the ShopeePay e-wallet has a few other benefits. Check out the regular ShopeePay vouchers, 1 SEN ShopeePay vouchers, and many more.

To activate ShopeePay, tap on the ShopeePay button in the app. For those who don't have Shopee on their phone, you can download the app from the Google Play Store, Apple App Store, and Huawei AppGallery. You can also visit Shopee's online help centre for more details.

Are you already a ShopeePay user? What do you like about this particular e-wallet system? Let us know in the comments, and stay tuned to TechNave for more articles like this.


Shopping for a new TV? Here are 6 things you need to look out for

Generally, TVs don't have short product life cycles like smartphones. On top of that, a lot of people tend to hold on to their TVs for many years before deciding to get a new one. That's particularly true for those who are frugal.

But technology marches forward and TVs, especially Smart TVs, can do so much more these days. As a result, we as consumers have a greater incentive to upgrade. Unfortunately, buying a TV isn't quite as straightforward as getting a smartphone. Fret not! In this article, we'll discuss 6 things you should consider when buying a new TV!

Your TV's size and resolution both have an impact on suitable viewing distance

First, an important thing to consider is the viewing distance. For your info, viewing distance here refers to the distance between the human eye and the TV screen. In that regard, where you place the TV and how much space you have can affect what TV size you should choose. If the TV is too big or too small, relative to the viewing distance, you may experience visual fatigue and affect the health of your eyes over time. For an idea of the TV size or viewing distance you should go for, you can refer to the images above.

1080p TVs have mostly been phased out of the market. If you are shopping for a new TV, you'll find that most of them are 4K TVs. We're also starting to see 8K TVs being launched this year. Some brands have begun to launch more mainstream mass-production 8K TVs, but most 8K TVs remain as premium products.

Although an 8K TV can deliver better image quality, it doesn't feel necessary. 4K itself has yet to become a widespread standard, with only a few TV stations or streaming services capable of transmitting in 4K. Due to the lack of 8K content and the high manufacturing costs, there's no point in getting an 8K TV at this point in time. Those who have the budget and like to adopt new technology early can certainly consider it, but the average user should just stick with 4K TVs.

The next thing you would want to consider is whether to get an OLED or LCD TV. OLED TVs have wider viewing angles, higher contrast ratios, and faster response speed. Overall, OLED TVs perform better than LCD TVs. But in exchange, you'll need to fork out more money compared to relatively inexpensive LCD TVs. If you have a limited budget, LCD TVs would be the better option.

Nowadays, more and more TVs are marketed as "4K". But when you look at the price tags, they range from tens of thousands to hundreds of thousands. How many of these are real 4K TVs?

A regular 4K TV would be using the RGB colour model, with three colours of red, green, and blue forming one pixel. However, some 4K TVs use the RGBW colour mode, which has the colour white added to the pixel. This is what some consider as 'fake 4K'. As you can see in the image below, a fake 4K TV would have 'larger' pixels as a result, which may affect the image detail.

The method to check whether a TV is true 4K is simple. All you need to do is to take your mobile phone, place the camera close to the TV screen and take a picture. After that, zoom in on the picture. If you can see the red, green, and blue colours in sequence, then it's a true 4K screen. If there is an extra white, then it's an RGBW four-colour 4K TV.

Now that we have that out of the way, let's talk about how to discern true and fake HDR. Many TVs on the market, from entry-level to flagship, all claim to support HDR, but is this really the case?

To put it simply, cheap HDR TVs only support HDR decoding, but don't have the hardware to achieve HDR effects. As you can tell, there's a huge difference between supporting HDR encoding and actually being able to output HDR effects. This is something that manufacturers don't tell you, so keep it in mind when you're shopping for a TV.

HDR provides greater contrast and brightness to visuals

Refresh rate refers to the frequency at which the image displayed on the TV refreshes in one second. The higher the refresh rate, the faster the image is refreshed and that leads to smoother visuals. These days, the refresh rate of most TVs is 60Hz, while the refresh rate of flagship TVs can go up to 120Hz. By combining a high refresh rate with MEMC technology, you'll be able to experience a better viewing experience.

If you are planning to buy a TV to play games, or even for the future PS5, then the refresh rate would be an important thing for you to consider. A high refresh rate TV will make games much more enjoyable.

120Hz refresh rate will make your movies and games look much smoother

And that's it for this article! You can consider the points above common sense for buying a TV these days. Of course, there are also a few minor things to consider. For example, if you want to connect a Bluetooth speaker to your TV, then you'll need one with Bluetooth support. You may also want to consider the I/O ports available on the TV. In this case, the more HDMI ports available, the better. Otherwise, you might not be able to plug-in multiple devices, like a PS4 and Nintendo Switch. After all, it's a bit annoying if you have to constantly unplug and plug the different devices you may have every time you want to use them.

Of course, the most important thing is to always consider your own needs. You should have a clear idea of what you are looking for in a TV so that you won't get hoodwinked by the sales guy.

With that said, we hope this gives you a good idea on how to shop for a new TV. Let us know what kind of TV you're interested in and do stay tuned to TechNave.com for more articles like this!


Shopping on Instagram just got easier with Checkout

Us Malaysians love to shop, especially online and on social media. There are so many Instagram shops up and running, providing us with things we can’t always find in physical stores around us and Instagram has definitely noticed that.

In the US, Instagram has just unveiled Checkout, their brand new shopping feature where you don’t have to leave the app in order to purchase an item. Prior to this, users would be redirected to the brand’s website if they wished to purchase an item seen on the app.

See how easy it is to just shop on the app itself!

Now, you can select the item you want as well as choose the sizing and colour options in a simple layout on Instagram itself. Then, simply press on the “Check out on Instagram” button and you will be sent to the app’s checkout page. You are able to save your credit card on the app for a one-click shopping experience in the future but rest be assured that the company will not be sharing your credit card details with other Facebook apps.

You’ll be able to track your items on Instagram itself and you will also receive a notification from the app once item has been delivered. 20 popular US based brands are currently using the Checkout feature on Instagram, all of them being makeup and cosmetics brands as of now.

So far, this move could be seen as a test beta before the feature rolls out worldwide. It is unknown if the feature may be available for smaller Instagram businesses that we usually see here in Malaysia. However, due to the fact that Instagram does take a cut from product sales, they may just opt out. Would you shop on Instagram’s check out? For the latest app updates, make sure you stay tuned to TechNave.com!


Short gameplay demo of long-cancelled Starcraft: Ghost appears online

Starcraft: Ghost was a highly anticipated game that was forever in limbo before Blizzard officially cancelled it in 2014. Many were disappointed and thought they'd never see any of the game. But a leaked gameplay video on YouTube claiming to be from the game finally gives us a glimpse of what the game could have been like.

Starcraft: Ghost was originally meant to be a third-person shooter that was developed for consoles. It was plagued by development issues and eventually, Blizzard made the decision to can the project. However, it seems that enough of the game was actually made that gameplay videos could be created out of it. According to Kotaku, this playable is supposedly a demo version for the original Xbox console.

After seeing the video, what are your thoughts on StarCraft: Ghost? Is this a game you would gladly buy and play if it was released in the right era? Let us know on our Facebook page and stay tuned to TechNave.com for more news like this.


Short hands-on shows LG Wing swiveling display in action

By next week, LG would officially unveil its new LG Wing smartphone. While it's fun to see videos of how the phone could be used, the one thing many were curious is how the swivelling display worked. Well, a new leaked hands-on video has done just that.

In the leaked video, we see that the primary display swivels anti-clockwise to close. It's uncertain if the opposite direction is possible, though maybe keeping the swivelling limited would be better for it to last longer without becoming loose. We also get to see the phone from the sides and it's thicker than most phones as expected.

Besides that, the video also showed that the device has the standard layout of a USB Type-C port and speaker grille at the bottom, SIM tray on the left, and buttons on the right. If you consider that this phone is likely to have a mid-range Snapdragon 765G chipset, the dual-screen aspect is the only real reason for anyone to get this phone.

Of course, it's up to LG to get people to buy into the concept. But if they succeed, then LG would be able to start a trend for once. Having said that, what kind of apps or tasks do you think can benefit from the LG Wing's unique form factor? Let us know on our Facebook page and stay tuned to TechNave for more news.


Short supply of the Apple MacBook Pro is making shipment delay up to 6 weeks of waiting time

As chip shortages and logistics continue to affect the market, Apple is struggling to ship out the latest 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pros. The high demand for the laptop continues to go on after three months and the shipping dates got stretched in many countries, including Malaysia.

In some countries like the US, the 14-inch MacBook Pro listed 3-4 weeks waiting time for Apple to ship it out. This is the same case with Malaysia but as for the 16-inch variant, only the 32GB + 1TB MacBook Pro gets an estimated 5-6 weeks waiting time and the rest of the models are blank. The US market's version is estimated to arrive in late February or early March 2022.

If you have been waiting for the 16-inch MacBook Pro in Malaysia, you will have to fill in your details in the "Get delivery dates" to get a good idea of when you can get yours. For the Malaysians market, you may have to wait until almost the middle of March from the 10th until the 17th. Oh well, at least the shipping is free.  According to reports, the global chip shortage has cost Apple $6 billion in the last quarter. Not only that, many restricted logistics may have contributed to limiting supplying the materials in time. Speaking of materials, Apple brought back many features such as the HDMI, SC card slot and the MagSafe charging port due to popular demand for the MacBook Pro.

Chinese New Year is coming soon so do take a break and wait patiently for the new MacBook Pros to arrive later. Stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


Shortages of chipsets most likely to make smartphone prices more expensive after June 2021

By now, you would probably have read a couple of news about chipset shortage around the world. It has affected many things besides smartphones, such as desktops, laptops, graphics cards, automobiles and other technologies from various industries. Many large manufacturers have been forced to reduce or halt production as well.

At this rate, the surge in prices from the lack of chipsets continue to spread to more product lines. realme China President Xu Qi recently did an interview and stated that the mobile phone supply chain upstream chipsets, batteries and other raw materials may fluctuate mobile phone prices in the second half of 2021. On top of that, the overall supply and demand will determine the price trend of the entire smartphone industry.

Previously, Xiaomi CEO Lei Jun also said something similar. In case you missed it, the shortage may last for two years and would make consumers feel that electronic products are becoming difficult to purchase due to the price. On the other hand, Foxconn would reduce the shipments by 10% which is a lot considering the company is one of the largest chip manufacturers. RTX GPUs prices have also tripled from the original price.

Based on the existing situation, smartphones will most likely start to be priced higher than usual after June this year. But then again, we also think that there are too many phones releasing for the past few months with little to no upgrades. Oh well, stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


Apple Beats Studio Buds' live images spotted in Taiwan's regulatory database

We have seen how the upcoming Apple Beats Studio Buds look like through some leaked renders. Today, real-life images of the earbuds have surfaced on a regulatory database in Taiwan as well. Through the images, some features of the earbuds are also revealed to let us know more about the upcoming Beats audio gadget.

One of the images from Taiwan’s National Communications Commission (NCC) shows us an individual earbud placed next to a scale for measurement. Looking closer at it, you can see that the bud comes with silicone ear tip. The company is also likely to ship the product with multiple size options to ensure a better fit for its customers.

Other than the earbud, the charging case has made an appearance in the database as well. It is said that the case will support USB-C charging instead of using Apple's Lightning port for it to be juiced up. Therefore, this could be the beginning of something as the company has been rumoured to make a switch from Lightning port to Type-C port for future products. For now, it is still unknown when will the Beats Studio Buds be launched but we will keep a close eye on it and report to you as soon as anything comes up.

Let us know what you think about the upcoming Beats Studio Buds on our Facebook page. Stay tuned to TechNave.com for more tech gadget news.


Should you buy the HTC One Max with an RM100 discount?

The HTC One Max is the much larger brother of the award-winning HTC One smartphone, which was one of the first Android smartphones to pull off an awesome looking metallic body design. When the HTC One first came out, it was simply awesome and got very good reviews from practically everyone in the tech industry. Now, the HTC One Max offers you the same HTC One-like design in a larger 5.9-inch display phablet form factor but at a much higher retail price of RM2499. Looking to sweeten the deal, some sellers are offering the HTC One Max with an RM100 discount for a total price of RM2399 here in Malaysia. Should you buy it for that RM100 discount? Check out our analysis on the HTC One Max for a better idea of the pros and cons involved.

Before the HTC One Max came out, a smaller version of the HTC One smartphone came out in the form of the HTC One Mini. It had lower-end tech specs, a smaller 4.3-inch screen and a design which combined the rounded back, chamfered edges and aluminum unibody of the HTC one with a plastic edge. The HTC One Max is nearly identical to the HTC One Mini, offering the same aluminum unibody with plastic edges. While the aluminum unibody gave the HTC One and the HTC One mini a bit more of a solid feel compared to other too-light smartphones, the HTC One Max is now to heavy, weighing in at a massive 217g, making it one of the heaviest phablets in the market.

It is also 10.3mm thick, 1mm thicker than the HTC One which is still a fairly thin 9.3mm. This makes the grip feel a lot like a tablet, and thanks to the larger screen size, makes you look like calling an a tablet as well. Unlike the HTC One, which felt balanced, many reviewers are finding that the HTC One Max is top heavy, so if you were to hold it a little loosely on the bottom, it could threaten to flip right out of your hands. While the 5.9-inch screen is a nice view, the resolution remains the same as the HTC One, resulting in a drop of pixel density to 373 ppi. Can you fit this into your pocket? Probably not, unless you're wearing oversized baggy jeans or like carrying your phone in your back pants pocket.

The HTC One Max uses the same 1.7GHz Snapdragon 600 chipset and processor and 2GB of RAM as the HTC One but offers a number of new features. This includes the aforementioned 5.9-inch screen which now has Corning Gorilla Glass 3 for better protection. It also has support for expandable memory with a microSD slot that can handle up to 64GB. While the 3300 mAh battery is bigger it is still not removable. A fingerprint scanner on the back located directly below the same old 4MP ultra pixel camera lets you swipe your fingerprint as an alternative to typing in a passcode. Everything else is the same as the HTC one, which you can check with our Technave.com comparison tool. While the fingerprint scanner on the back could have been a deal breaker, it isn't very easy to use as you have to flip it to the back and swipe your finger carefully before it reads your fingerprint properly, defeating the purpose of putting the fingerprint sensor on the back in the first place.

AT RM2399 with the RM100 discount already included, getting the HTC One Max is more or less like buying the same old technology of the HTC One at a much higher premium price. For RM2399, you can get most Snapdragon 800 powered Android smartphones and even the 64-bit A7 powered Apple iPhone 5S, all of which are faster and outperform the HTC One Max in every way (better camera, performance, design, etc). While the HTC One Max still looks nearly as good as the HTC one, the design is starting to get a bit tired, and that is the only reason to get the HTC One Max, because you like the design. Even the HTC One can be bought from RM1970 which is what we'd recommend you doing if you're still deadset on the design. So, should you buy the HTC One Max with an RM100 discount? In answer to our earlier question, only if you're one of those people who like to collect stuff, then the HTC One Max would be a good smartphone to add to your HTC One smartphone collection, but probably not with an RM100 discount. Fortunately, there are other Malaysian sellers that offer lower prices.


Should you get a flat or curved screen monitor?

When getting a monitor for general use, gaming, or content creation, you're going to have to pick between a curved or a flat-screen monitor. While they each have their own advantages and disadvantages, which of these monitors could benefit you the most?

In this article, we'll talk about the differences between a curved and flat-screen monitor and see which of them is more suitable for you. With all that out of the way, let's get straight to it.

First and foremost, flat-screened monitors are usually more affordable than their curved counterparts. Flat panels have been around for quite a while, and they cost less to produce. Compared to curved monitors, flat screens also don't take up as much space. This is something to consider if you have limited desk space and want to run a multi-monitor setup.

Furthermore, some models can be flipped 90-degrees, turning it into a 9:16 monitor, which can be great for tasks like programming or reading long legal documents. These monitors are also much easier to store as the boxes they come in are usually way smaller. Lastly, flat-screen monitors have a much wider viewing angle than curved monitors making them great for watching videos or movies with multiple people.

Left monitor in portrait mode for reading through code. Image courtesy of Travis Isaacs

Curved monitors are usually more expensive than flat-screen monitors despite having similar specs. This is because curved monitors are still considered a premium novelty. They also require more complex manufacturing techniques to produce.

However, I won't be surprised if the cost of these monitors become normalised in the future, especially once foldable or flexible displays become a norm. Eventually, their prices will become about the same as their flat-screened counterparts, as demand picks up in the future. Anyway, these monitors provide users with a more immersive viewing experience due to the fact that it wraps around the individual's field of view.

That being said, curved monitors are best viewed from the front, since it does not have the best viewing angle compared to flat-screen monitors. Also, you might want to consider getting a monitor mount arm for it. This is so you can move the display around to get the most optimal viewing angle possible, no matter where you're sitting on your desk.

Furthermore, curved monitors work better with ultrawide aspect ratios. It might be worth investing a little more for a curved monitor just for that, as it won't be as strenuous when looking at the far corners of the display.

Ultrawide curved monitors give you plenty of room for your timeline and additional windows!

If your daily workload involves writing programs or reading documents, you might want to consider getting a flat-screen monitor. You can flip the monitor to a portrait configuration to better display text.

However, if you do a lot of video editing or always have multiple windows opened, an ultrawide curved monitor might not be a bad idea. With these, you also avoid the letterboxing effect at the top and bottom while watching movies, as most of them are displayed in the 21:9 aspect ratio.

Curved and flat-screen displays are not that different when gaming. Image courtesy of Piotr Drabik

As for all the esports gamers out there, having a curved or flat-screen display would not affect how well you perform while playing games. Instead, get a monitor with a higher refresh rate or a higher resolution display to give you a much smoother and responsive experience while gaming.

If you're on a budget, a flat-screen monitor will always be more affordable when compared to a curved monitor of similar specs. They're also thinner, making them great candidates for a multi-monitor setup, especially if you don't have much space for it. So if you're looking to game with 3 or 6 monitors, flat screen is the way to go.

With all that said, which display would you be keen on getting? Let us know on our Facebook page and for more updates like this, stay tuned to TechNave.com.