Edifier Hecate GM4 wireless earbuds - A great low latency gaming peripheral that's easy on the wallet

We are back again with another wireless Edifier earbuds review and this time around, it is the Edifier Hecate GM4. Marketed as a pair of gaming earbuds for mobile gaming, you may be wondering if it's any different from other wireless earbuds. After all, most non-gaming wireless earbuds have no problem in delivering low-latency during mobile gaming.

Listed at RM399, the Hecate GM4 has been on promo for RM199 for quite a while now (I think about 2 weeks thanks to a 9.9 promo). So should you get it and is it worth it, or are there better options? We've listed the pros and cons you need to in this Edifier Hecate GM4 review.

Right off the bat, the GM4 (I'm just going to call it that from now on) has a charging case that is seriously one of a kind. Its design certainly fits the gaming vibe and reminds us of ASUS ROG devices. It even has three bars of blue LED lighting when opening and charging, but we will get to that later. Upon opening the case, you can see the pair of wireless earbuds with the letter H on each side and the lights blinking as if they are greeting you. Pretty cool.

The box contains a manual, USB C cable, extra silicon buds in different sizes, and the wireless earbuds inside the charging case

The USB C port can be found on the right side

Despite the cool design, the overall build feels very plastic. It might bother you because it gives off the "cheap feel" that you get from products bought at your nearest Pasar Malam. This applies to the wireless earbuds too but personally, I'm not too bothered by the material because it's the performance that counts.

The GM4 is compatible with Android and iOS, so pairing it with your devices is a walk in the park (I'm told that you can pair it with game consoles too). On the other hand, the touch controls can be confusing if you don't refer to the manual and there are quite a few commands available. Each side has some different functions but the online guide is incomplete, so we've included the full list of touch control commands below:

Phew, that was a long list for a pair of wireless earbuds! But you should be fine as long as you memorise it. However, because of the rather bulky size, it can be kind of annoying to input the commands. Furthermore, I also don't find them comfortable to wear even for thirty minutes for some reasons (my ears were gasping for air by then). I even tried changing the silicon buds size too! Of course, you might not experience this and it's just me in this case.

Another thing that we noticed is that there's a Game Mode listed in the touch controls command. According to Edifier, Game Mode offers 65ms low-latency and combines with the CVC8 noise reduction technology (a lesser version of Active Noise Cancellation) for a superior gaming experience. You may think there won't be any differences between Game and Music Mode when playing mobile games, but if you listen closely you should be able to hear a slight improvement.

The LED light will show up as long as you're wearing them and the sound doesn't stop if you take them off

For example, you would be able to hear footsteps coming ahead in Call of Duty Mobile and gunshots sounds are slightly faster in Game Mode. As for listening to music, I have to say that most music genres do sound pretty good even if you're not an audiophile. If you turn on Game Mode for music, the bass gets nicely enhanced but doesn't overshadow the treble and mids that much. While it seems that Edifier could have just left out Music Mode, but not all songs (particularly non-EDM and rock/metal types) would sound great on Game Mode, so it's great that you can switch between the modes.

In terms of battery life, the GM4 can last up to 4 hours as claimed, though I think your ears would probably need a breather long before then. When combined with the charging case, the GM4 could last for days (or even weeks I daresay) if you focus on gaming only. Speaking of charging, the case has an interesting way of letting you know when it needs to be charged thanks to the three LED bars, although it can be a bit confusing if the middle LED does not light up.

Earlier, I did complain about it not being comfortable to wear but it's not the same for everyone. That's a subjective issue that is pretty much overshadowed by the impressive sound quality and the low-latency gaming mode. Honestly, a lot of brands like to highlight their so-called "low-latency" feature for gaming but I don't think they even come close to this. So if you're looking for a pair of affordable wireless earbuds for mobile gaming, look no further than the Edifier Hecate GM4 wireless earbuds. They are worth it.

Pros - Great sound quality, true low-latency for gaming, cool charging case and earbuds design, IPX5 waterproof

Cons - The touch control commands are a bit complicated, can be uncomfortable to wear for some people and you may dislike the plastic build

Conclusion - To my knowledge, this is the most affordable and best wireless earbuds for mobile gaming


A man dropped his iPhone 6s from a plane and it survived the fall

Dropping your phone from a table is already bad enough, but imagine yourself in Ernesto Galiotto's shoes when he accidentally dropped his iPhone 6s when he was up in the air. Amazingly, the device was still alive and still managed to record the fall (you can watch the full video here).

This happened at Cabo Frio, Rio de Janeiro while he was inside a plane. While taking some footages, the strong wind blew off his iPhone 6s away and he thought he had lost it for good. However, he managed to track it back thanks to Find My iPhone app and thankfully, the device landed on a beach. After locating it, the iPhone 6s was still in one piece with some scratches.

He told the news reporter that he had faith that he would recover it, as long as it didn't fall into the water. Luckily, the device didn't fall on the road, nor hurt (or possibly kill) somebody on the head which could have been a tragedy. The iPhone 6s only had minimal damages because of a regular screen protector and silicone casing.

As Galiotto said, no one would believe his story that easily but it did happen. It should be noted that it's not the first time that someone found their iPhone after losing it, such as this iPhone 11 that still survived after being underwater for months. Stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


Edifier P841 headphone and P293 earbud review - Good quality budget audio products

Back in January, we reviewed the Edifier W855BT Stereo Bluetooth Headphone and we thought the headphone is pretty worth buying considering its price (RM439) and great sound quality. Now we’re back again with another Edifier sound device, not one, but two of them which include the P841 Headphone and P293 Earbuds. Priced at RM145.90 and RM79.90 respectively, the reason why we are reviewing two units at the same time is well...because we can.

Much like the W855BT Headphone, the P841 also features a nice leather padding on the ear cups, same goes to the top. Aside from that, everything else is made out of plastic which makes the device lightweight, and the extendable extension is metal; giving you the option to adjust according to your head size.

The leather ear cups and top, with plastic casing

On the other hand, the P293 Earbud is just like any earphones except that its rubbery coil is the flat type (great for "untangled" wires) and the in-canal earbuds have a unique structure that allows the silicon earbuds to enter “further” (at least that’s how I felt it) and closer to your ear canal.

Here are the tech-specs for the two audio products:

The wired controller and 3.5mm headphone jack

Alright, so…the features. Actually there’s nothing to talk much about the P841, because from inside the box, it only comes with a clipper and a manual booklet giving you instructions on operating the wired controller. Which only leaves us the earphone...

The P293 comes with a manual booklet and a clipper as well, but also with two extra pairs of silicon earbuds which is standard, big earbuds for large ear holes; and small earbuds for smaller ones. For those who aren’t aware of why there is a need for extra earbuds, this is because our ear holes are actually not perfectly in sync with each other, as in one can be slightly bigger than the other. Like for my case, my left ear hole is actually smaller than the right side. With that, you can do some experiment on which one is the right combination.

Also, a connector is included inside the box for the audiophiles, which is for connecting into a high-end audio device to enhance the sound. There's a small pouch for keeping the P293 inside safe and sound.

Continuing on the P293 earphone, the music quality just sounds great especially with how the silicon earbuds just naturally creates a seal within your ear canal, blocking the sounds from outside. Personally, I think the P293 sounds great with electronic-type of music as opposed to others, not saying the others don't sound that great with it, just that the former suits the P293 better. But then again, you can always adjust the sound setting in your respective smartphone.

That being said, that’s not always a good thing, since with the vacuum effect it also means it’s not ideal for going outdoor exercise, trust me; you will hear more of your own heartbeat and the rubber coil moving more than the songs.

As for the P841, this headphone perfectly balances up the treble and bass altogether. In fact, if I were to compare this with the W855BT Bluetooth Headset; I might actually prefer this one because it also sounds great on videos, where the voiceover doesn’t sound too soft and gets overpowered by the background music. And of course, this headset is best used at home because it doesn’t have the vacuum effect.

In case you’re wondering if both of these audio products works the same for both Android and iOS, they do and there’s no difference, however, your ears will start get “gasping” for air after a long period of time, so there’s that. In addition, they are capable of taking incoming calls as well, and not too shabby for gaming too (although gaming headphones are obviously better).

Overall, these are pretty good audio products by Edifier at reasonable prices, but if it were me, I’d choose the P841 simply because I prefer headphones and it has better sound balance compared to the earphone. Not to mention, both are lightweight and have a nice simple design.

As mentioned earlier, in comparison between the P841 and W885BT, I personally prefer the P841 because of a better sound balance. Also I don’t need to charge the headphone and it costs way cheaper (the latter costs RM439). But if you prefer bluetooth headsets, the W885BT isn’t that bad either, which you can check out in our review for it.

While you’re at it, maybe you can head over to their website and check out the rest of their audio products, ranging from earphones to speakers. That’s all from us, stay tuned for more reviews at Technave.com.


Edifier W855BT Stereo Bluetooth Headphone review - Comfortably clear mobile audio headphones

It’s been awhile since we last reviewed a pair of headphones, but here we have the Edifier W855BT Stereo Bluetooth Headphone in our hands. Just for your information, while the headphone doesn't show up in their website (yet); it’s doesn't mean that it's not official in Malaysia yet. With a price tag of RM439, it does seem quite cheap for a wireless headphone, so is just a "wannabe" headphone? Check out our review for now to see how well it fares with its price.

Upon unboxing the product, the headphone is inside a storage bag and the headphones sure look comfy. This includes leather padding on the ear cups and top making your headphone experience as comfortable as possible. Other than that, the rest of the materials that aren’t covered in leather are solidly made in plastic around the ear cups. A flexible alloy headband lets you adjust the head size.

The leather material on top of the headband

The play/pause button and NFC sensor, the volume control is hidden on both left (decrease volume) and right side (increase volume)

The off/on/Bluetooth switcher, headphone jack and charging port

Overall, the design is nice and simple. The ear cups design also offers a bit of noise isolation but compared with my Audio Technica ATH-M40x headphones, it loses out. I also wish it can be folded inwards giving much needed space when you go traveling, but at least it comes with a storage bag so that’s something.

Aside from fitting perfectly, you can put other things inside on the left side pouch

Here are the Edifier W855BT specifications:

The manual book, along with the Micro USB data charging and audio cable

Although it’s marketed as a Bluetooth Headphone, the W855BT can also be connected via a headphone jack cable to your phone or PC without turning it on. Pairing up with your device (iOS and Android) is easy as pie too, you don’t need to download an additional app just for that unlike some other brands. After you’ve successfully paired up, you just need to switch on your device’s Bluetooth then your W855BT will automatically be connected instantly.

Ah, but that’s not all. It can even receive incoming calls which sounds pretty good. So if there’s someone calling you in the midst of listening to your jam, simply press play/pause button once to answer/end the call, or press hold to reject, even redialing the last number by double clicking the play/pause button. These are just the basics, as there are more options in the manual book.

One thing to note, though. For some reason, you can’t control the music by pressing the play/pause or volume buttons (for skipping songs) on the headphones if the audio cable is plugged in to the smartphone or PC (and even if the headphone is switched on), you have to do it “manually” on the music player program.

So what about the sound? Well, it’s pretty good. With the 40mm large driver units inside, the manual wasn’t kidding when it said the headphones can create a clear and accurate Hi-Fi sound for all genres. Even with or without using the headphone jack, there’s barely any difference in sound quality. So whether if it’s pop, rock, soul, hip hop, acoustic, orchestra and many others, the sound is crystal clear. But that’s not always a good thing.

What I mean by that is that because it’s so clear, sometimes (note - sometimes) the sound can get too sharp or high pitched (eg. when the guitar rhythm part comes in a rock song), it’s probably because of the bass “omph” level is just slightly lesser when compared with the ATH-M40x. It’s there alright, but just needed a bit more power to even things out.

As for movies, I find it kind of underwhelming as I often have to increase the volume fully to listen to the characters' dialogue (even for YouTube too). But whenever the background music comes on, then it sounds great again. Also, never bring this headphone for walking around in malls, you won't want your sweat sticking to the cushion, making it unsuitable for the outdoors. And it's good enough for games too in any genre, though, not as precise as some gaming headphones.

Another tiny flaw is how quickly it drains the device when connected through Bluetooth. For example, the iPhone 7 Plus which has a pretty good battery life gets sipped quickly and this goes the same to any Android phone, which I tested with the OPPO R9s and Vivo V5; normally this is not the case so it could be just this pair of headset. But on the bright side, the wireless headphone itself can last really long; it actually took me a week or so just to drain it by listening to 2-3 hours of music playback every night, so that’s impressive. But then again, after the battery depletes, it takes 3 hours to recharge fully.

Despite the minor flaws, such as a quick battery drain on the device (don’t think it’s the headphones fault though) and the questionable no-control on the PC, we think the Edifier W855BT Stereo Bluetooth Headphone does an incredible job of delivering a clear sound (even on Bluetooth mode). It is super comfy while the ability to receive a call was a surprise there, and having the option to listen through a headphone cable is nice too.

Because we don’t usually review a lot of headphones (the ones we did are gaming headphones), the only comparison we can give you is - you guessed it - the Audio Technica ATH-M40x Professional Monitor Headphones. Both have similar tech-specs, except that the M40x is not Bluetooth, costs slightly more expensive in Malaysia (ironically, its official price is $99 in U.S.A. while the W855BT cost $199), and sounds slightly better if you prefer to have more bass power. Otherwise, the W855BT is a really good one and well worth buying.

Want to know more about Edifier? Then maybe you can head over to their website and check out the rest of their audio products, ranging from earphones to speakers. That’s all from us, stay tuned for more reviews at Technave.com.


Edifier X3 wireless earbuds review - An affordably decent pair of TWS wearables

It's been a really long time since we last reviewed an Edifier audio product. Our last one was three years ago with the Edifier G4 gaming headphone which I'm still using until today so that probably can give you a good idea of their product quality. In this review, I'll be talking about their latest Edifier X3 wireless earbuds.

If you think Edifier is just jumping on the bandwagon of the recent smartphone brands' "obsession" with their own True Wireless Stereo (TWS) earbuds, you're mistaken. In fact, the company have already made a few before the trend got popular. But I digress, the X3 is currently priced at RM129 which is really affordable considering the standard TWS price range and all that's left is my impression of the wearable after using it for a week.

The Edifier X3 wireless earbuds and the charging case

The charging case is using a microSD port

Starting with the design, the X3 looks like any ordinary wireless earbuds should. Depending on your preference, they come in either black or white and we got the black one which looks pretty solid. The charging case is also solid as in, the quality doesn't feel like it's some cheapskate version that you got from a pasar malam centre unlike some other brands, and you can find the microUSB port behind too.

Like any earbuds, you can find different earmuff sizes from inside the box to your liking. They are also quite bulky but believe it or not, it's actually pretty hard to drop them off even if you shake your head on purpose, so that's a thumbs up for Edifier. Although they stay quite intact ergonomically in your ears, you will eventually want to take them off and let your ears have a "breather" after a long duration.

The X3 features Touch Controls which allows you to control your music playback as well as taking calls. Tap once to play/pause or answer/end a call, double tap to play the next song, triple tap to go back to the previous song, and finally, press hold for the voice assistant to appear. This works on either side of the earbud but there's one thing that I didn't like about this - since the earbuds are bulky in design to begin with, tapping them on my ears is always annoying, but that's my personal experience. For example, it's like someone knocking gently on your face whenever they want to talk to you (I'm exaggerating, but you get the idea).

In terms of other features, the Bluetooth connectivity is using version 5.0 and also IP54 dust and water splash resistant. Yup, that means you can also use the X3 wireless earbuds for exercising without worrying about accidentally dropping them while jogging. On top of that, there is also CVC 8.0 noise-cancellation technology, but do keep in mind this is not the same as Active Noise Cancellation (ANC). The CVC version does work, but you can still hear a bit of environmental noise if you're out in a noisy public crowd.

Don't worry, audiophiles - the X3 wireless earbuds do support Qualcomm aptX audio decoding. The decoding rate is supported up to 352kbps, which is the sound quality of a CD so that's good enough. But you should also know that depending on your MP3 file quality (if you're still doing that), low-rated files will sound "meh" and there's nothing much the X3 can do about that. That said, the overall audio quality is satisfactory at most.

From my 1 week experience with the X3 wireless earbuds, I think EDM songs sound the best. That's not to say that the bass is overpowered like Beats, I do find it quite balanced alongside the treble but not so much for mid. If you're the type that likes listening to acoustic music, sometimes the guitar strum sounds are not how you would like it to be. Keep in mind that there is no default Edifier equalizer control for your treble, bass and mid so it can be a frustrating moment for an audiophile (unless your phone already has its own), but after a while, you might eventually get used to it or not at all.

What about watching videos or playing games? Well, yeah they work just fine but as aforementioned, your ears would probably gasp for air after an hour. For video streaming like YouTube, I find that I tend to increase the volume a lot just to get a "just nice" sound and this is the opposite of mobile gaming. I didn't try them a lot on popular ones like Call of Duty: Mobile since they aren't a dedicated gaming TWS earbuds, but I did test them on rhythm games (Cytus 2 and Voez) and they sound great. Oh, network calls are also good on these wearables.

The audio quality might be a mixed bag for some, but the battery performance says otherwise. On paper, it's able to last up to 6 hours of music playback which turned out to be the case as I tried draining the wireless earbuds for around the same duration. So practically speaking, if you're just using it on say, an average of 2-3 hours per day, you could go on using them for more than 2 weeks with a fully charged-up charging case.

All in all, the Edifier X3 wireless earbuds are a fine pair of wearables. Its price of RM129 is already more affordable than most other smartphone brands' TWS products with acceptable audio quality and better battery life. It can be argued that the audio quality can be much better but in that price range, we just can't have everything. Customers who are just looking for a good pair of wearables can consider this, otherwise for those who want more will have to look elsewhere.

Pros - Audio quality is good enough for a casual user, superb battery life, nice ergonomic design to stay intact in ears, and has IP54 dust and water splash resistance

Cons - Audio quality can be a mixed bag for audiophiles, not suitable to wear them for long durations, and no default Edifier equalizer control for your preference

Conclusion - People who are looking for a pair of decent TWS earbuds that work just nicely should consider getting these

Do you agree with our review? Let us know in the comments below and stay tuned for more tech reviews at TechNave.com.


Edifier X5 review - entry-level touch controlled TWS

The Edifier X5 True Wireless Stereo earbuds look to continue the series at an upper entry-level price of RM139. Featuring touch controls, aptX, dual mic noise cancellation, IP55 water resistance and 6 hours + 15 hours battery life, does it manage to deliver all that and more? Find out in our full review of the Edifier X5 below.

Like some of the various other TWS we've seen, the X5 goes for a stem design like the Apple iPods but opts for inner earbuds instead. Thankfully there are replacement silicone earbud inserts included so you can change them out according to the size of your ears.

Just touch the Edifier logo to control music

The earbuds go for touch controls located underneath the Edifier logo on each earpiece. For the most part, this feature does work quite well with a touch to play and pause, double touch to go next and so forth. Unfortunately, there is some lag between the action and the touch, so don’t go tapping it repeatedly (this could cause it to play - pause - play - pause, etc.) as for the most part, it is quite reliable. We'd have liked a control for volume too but I suppose that's not too important.

The case is one of the most compact TWS cases we’ve seen yet so it should fit in most pockets, pouches and bags. Powered by a USB Type C port, the case offers another 15 hours of charging to the 6 hour batteries in the earpieces. However, the plastic build does make it feel a bit cheap and flimsy.

The compact case offers another 15 hours of battery life

Audio performance is super crisp and clear with very slight harshness for percussion instruments. So if you’re listening to Whitney Houston belting out “I Will Always Love You” the cymbals in the background have a slightly stronger hit or beat to them than normal. This still results in great audio nonetheless, but the lack of extra bass means that audio doesn’t sound nearly as full, especially if you’re used to hearing them.

One of the Edifier X5’s standout features is Dual Mic noise cancelling, and for the most part this works reasonably well but only up to a certain point. This is because when I tried recording my voice with it, it revealed some background noise nonetheless, but it’s definitely better than your standard wired earbud headset so it should be good for most calls.

What else is in the box? The manual, charging cable and the aforementioned extra silicon inserts

Battery life and wireless range are very good with stable connectivity even on the outskirts of the usual 10 meter range. The battery lasts quite a while even if you leave it uncharged for a week or so and the IP55 dust and water resistance means that it can handle most sweaty workouts with ease (just don’t go swimming). Unfortunately, there’s definite lag when using the X5 for gaming.

Overall, at RM139 the Edifier X5 is a pretty good value buy TWS if you’re looking to get one with touch controls. Battery life and range are great while dual mic noise cancelling makes it a better than average entry-level TWS.

Thankfully, there’s not many other TWS that offer these features in this price range. However, if it somehow returns to the original price tag of RM199 this could change easily though as the Edifier Hecate GM4 and GM4 mini easily outperforms the X5 at just RM189 to RM199.

Here are the Tech specs and Features of the Edifier X5:

Pros: Touch controls, IP55, good battery life and wide stable range at reasonably affordable pricing

Cons: Not for gaming and dual mic noise cancelling isn’t as good as active noise cancelling. Slightly harsh percussion

Summary: Another good value buy TWS from Edifier with touch controls


Edifier unveiled the TWS NB2 and MP380 portable speaker from RM299

Edifier Malaysia has officially announced that they have unveiled the TWS NB2 earbuds, as well as the MP380 portable speaker at the price of RM349 and RM299 respectively. Both the products mentioned can be pre-ordered via Edifier’s official store on Lazada, and the products will be shipped out on 10 August 2020 onwards.

To go into more detail, the TWS NB2 earbuds come equipped with 10mm graphene diaphragm, hybrid active noise cancelling, and it’s IP54 splash and dust resistant. The MP380, on the other hand, comes with a built-in microphone, 2.1 speakers consisting of two 10W drivers, as well as several ports, giving the user more choices on where to playback the music from.

If you want to find out more information in regards to all the products mentioned above, head over to Edifier’s official website. Would you be interested in getting either the earbuds or the portable speakers? Let us know on our Facebook page and for more updates like this, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


Education Minister: Schools to continue banning smartphones to curb gaming addiction among students

Education Minister Datuk Dr Mohd Radzi Md Jidin has reiterated that smartphones will continue to be banned in schools so as to curb gaming and digital devices addictions among students. This is despite the prevalence of these devices in primary and secondary students’ lives due to the Covid-19 necessitating online learning.

In fact, Radzi said that such a ban is actually more important now to ensure that students won’t use these devices for too long of a period, which will allegedly cause addiction. Speaking in Parliament, the Education Minister said that the ban of digital devices such as smartphones in schools among students have been enforced by his ministry since 2009.

Furthermore, Radzi further clarified that a 2018 circular from the Education Ministry has already set the guidelines on the usage of digital devices for learning purposes in schools. The ministry has also been continuously conducting interventions on students’ behaviour, especially in regards to gaming and smartphone addictions.

These interventions include counselling, leadership courses, sports, arts programmes and more. Radzi also called upon parents to monitor and limit their children’s usage of smartphones.

The Education Minister further stressed that his ministry views seriously gaming and smartphone addictions and their adverse mental effects on students below 18 years old. Radzi was quoted of saying all the above during a reply to a question by the Member of Parliament (MP) for Sibuti, Lukanisman Awang Sauni in the Dewan Rakyat recently.

So, what do you guys think of the banning of smartphones in schools? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below and as always, stay tuned to TechNave for all the latest trending tech news in Malaysia and beyond!


Elastic Smartphone screen of the Future?

While there are all sorts of gesture controls for the touchscreen devices of today, how about a screen where you can actually pinch, pull and push? This is the question that was asked by Dhairya Dand and Rob Hemsley of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Using an elastic interactive display with depth cameras, the screen allows for a third axis of motion, which means you can actually push and pull on the display.

Named "Obake" which the researchers have termed as being a "shape shifter" in Japanese, the elastic-like display works by sensing varying degrees of input. Through linear actuators the screen stays pinched if you were to pinch-pull a mountain up into being. The researchers who created this screen say that rather than rely on illusions of 3D, this Obake interface actually allows you to do so. They also envision this type of elastic screen making it's way to smartphones. While an elastic screen would certainly be shatter proof, one can't help but wonder if this isn't the virtual interface for more cyber-interactive applications. The interface and screen are clearly at a developmental stage still, so there is no idea if or when it may arrive on your smartphone. Click here to see the full video.[Source]


Electronics Extreme officially announced upcoming 2-2 classes arriving in Ragnarok Online MYSG on 14 March 2018

Yeah we know, it's not often that we write news about games. But since we were invited to the relaunch of Ragnarok Online: Homecoming event last year, we got another newsletter about the game - Electronics Extreme, who is the current host for the popular MMORPG game, is excited to announce that the new 2-2 classes update is scheduled to arrive on 14 March 2018!

For those who don't know, this is the second advancement option from the 2-1 classes, introducing the long-awaited Crusader, Sage, Alchemist, Rogue, Monk, Bard and Dancer class with their unique skills and abilities, adding more fun especially for War of Emperium which is a fan favourite among the players. According to the company, the upcoming 2-2 classes are just the tip of the iceberg of the whole picture, as Electronics Extreme is preparing more announcements throughout 2018 (maybe fan events?). We shall see so until then, below is the table of first classes that is eligible for the new 2-2 classes.

For more information about Ragnarok Online (Malaysia and Singapore), you can get started on either of the links below:

Stay tuned for more game news at TechNave.com.


Elgato Stream Deck Pedal lets you control your apps with your feet

If you are a streamer, you probably realise how much a good streamer invests into equipment. A good microphone and headphones are a must, but many streamers buy accessories like the Elgato Stream Deck for greater convenience. Well, Elgato now has a new device in that category.

The Elgato Stream Deck Pedal gives streamers hands-free control over their PC apps. Instead of a device with buttons for you to push, the Stream Deck Pedal has three pedals for you to press with your feet. Of course, these pedals can be customised to respond to different apps. For example, you could set the left pedal to play a GIF on your stream when you get a Super Chat on YouTube or score a goal in Rocket League.

Besides one-off actions, the Stream Deck Pedal supports chain reactions. It allows you to chain a series of actions together with a press of one of the pedals. You could also use it with apps like Discord to enable push-to-talk or mute. On top of that, you can create multiple pedal layouts that will apply to separate apps.

For streamers, Elgato's new device is a great way to expand your control over your streams and app more functionality. If it were you, how would you use it? Let us know in the comments, and stay tuned to TechNave for more news like this.


Eligible Malaysian devices only have 4 more days to upgrade to Microsoft Windows 10 for free

Microsoft Malaysia recently highlighted that their offer for a free upgrade to Windows 10 will end on 29 July 2016. According to their statistics, 1 in 2 eligible devices (using Windows 7 or Windows 8.1) here in Malaysia have yet to make the move, leaving only 4 days left to make the move for free.

In addition, the upcoming Windows 10 Anniversary Update will roll out on 2 August including such features like:


A man found his lost Nokia 3310 with 70% battery left after 20 years

Call it as a miracle, but a man from Ellesmere Port in the United Kingdom, named Kevin Moody has found his lost and beloved Nokia 3310 mobile phone. He was just clearing out his drawer looking for a key and found the phone with just over 70% battery left.

It gets better, according to Kevin, he told the reporters that he actually forgot about the phone and just left it in the drawer for 20 years. He remarked that he didn't recall when was the last time he charged the phone, or even owning a charger. This is unlike our smartphone nowadays which we charge daily, but perhaps there is a key to battery life longevity?

This has gotten the attention of Dr Ivor Bignob, a professor at Cheshire College saying that the Nokia 3310 battery is quite unusual and believed that there is a potential that it can power up a city. Of course, that was just a hypothesis and instead of making new smartphones, he suggests that Nokia should just focus on renewable energy. On the other hand, conspiracy theorists believe that the disappearance of the Nokia 3310 is due to blackmail threats from the fossil fuel industry.

If you've read until the end of this news, and still think it's a joke. Well, it is obviously a joke written by the Chester Bugle (as they are a satirical website). But hey, some good laugh at the end of Friday, yes? #TGIF and stay tuned for more tech memes at TechNave.com.


Elon Musk & Mark Zuckerberg are serious of having a cage match, how did this happen?

Yes, this isn't an April's Fool Day joke at all. It seems that both Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg from Twitter and Facebook respectively want a piece of each other. How did it all end up like this and will it really happen? Read down below on how the heck all this started.

According to Mario Nawfal, the Founder of Froothie, he may have been the one causing this indirectly. In case you didn't know, Meta was reportedly developing a new platform called 'Threads'. Its function is to be similar to Twitter and Mario threw a few criticism at Meta, which Elon saw and tweeted "I'm sure Earth can't wait to be exclusively under Zuck's thumb with no other options. At least it will be 'sane.' Was worried there for a moment."

After that, a Twitter user replied to Elon's comment with "Better be careful, @elonmusk. I heard he [Zuckerberg] does jujitsu now," and then Elon said, "I'm up for a cage match if he is lol." Now on the internet, we usually would laugh and move on from this comment because it's often depicted as something harmless. However, Zuckerberg responded on his Instagram story with the caption "Send Me Location".

Just so you know, the quote is a reference to MMA fighter Khabib for calling out Conor McGregor. Elon even acknowledged it with a reply "Vegas Octagon" which is a UFC-style arena. According to Mario and various sources, UFC President Dana White claimed he spoke to Elon and Zuckerberg who are "dead serious" about it and Joe Rogan could be the potential referee.

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We can't help to think that this could be a publicity stunt or just two grown men who can't stand each other anymore. Either way, the internet wins because this is so amusing and we wouldn't be surprised if the cage match got cancelled due to "reasons".


Elon Musk: Only verified accounts will be recommended on Twitter’s “For You” page

Twitter will be making yet another change since the takeover by billionaire Elon Musk, this time in regard to recommended tweets. Taking to, well, Twitter, Musk announced that starting 15 April, only verified accounts would be recommended on the “For You” page on the platform.

Essentially, this means that only companies, government entities or Twitter Blue subscribers would be recommended. This is due to another recent change which saw Twitter dismantling the “legacy” verified system.

Apparently, this move was made to overcome advanced AI bot swarms from taking over. Accordingly, only verified accounts can vote in polls moving forward.

So, what do you guys think of this change by Twitter? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below and stay tuned to TechNave for more trending tech news.


Elon Musk: Twitter to introduce encrypted DMs, as well as add video and voice chats

Previously, we reported that Twitter may be working on reintroducing end-to-end encryption for Direct Messages (DMs), and now, it is pretty much confirmed by the company’s owner Elon Musk. Moreover, the social media platform is also adding encrypted video and voice calling between accounts too.

As reported by The Verge, Musk revealed this during a meeting with employees today in presentation slides titled ‘Twitter 2.0’ at the company’s HQ in San Fransisco yesterday. Musk also stressed that the company wants users to be able to communicate without being concerned about their privacy or a data breach.

Twitter had previously started and then paused building encrypted DMs, but now, Musk wants encryption to be the top priority for the company. In his vision for Twitter 2.0, Musk said to his employees at the company that it should be the case that he can’t look at anyone’s DMs even “if somebody has a gun to his head,”.

Besides that, Musk also added that he wants Twitter to add the ability to do voice and video chats via DMs on the platform, which should also have end-to-end encryption. In the meeting, the Twitter owner also went on to praise Signal for its encrypted chat app and said that Signal’s creator Moxie Marlinspike may potentially help out Twitter with encrypting DMs.

So, what do you guys think of this move by Musk? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below and stay tuned to TechNave for more trending tech news.


Elon Musk: Twitter will not reinstate banned users until it has a “clear process for doing so”

Following his ~RM207 billion takeover of Twitter, Elon Musk has laid out several changes to be implemented in the social media platform, including paid account verification. Moreover, given his position on free speech and censorship in the past, many are also expecting Musk to reinstate banned users on Twitter but according to the man himself, this may not happen for at least the next few weeks.

As reported by Reuters, Musk said that banned accounts will not be allowed back onto Twitter until the company has “a clear process for doing so”. The new Twitter owner further revealed that such a process is currently in the works and would take at least a few more weeks to complete.

Musk's tweets came after he held a call with several civil rights organisations including Color of Change, the Anti-Defamation League and the NAACP on Tuesday (1 November 2022). During the call, the world’s richest man said that he is committed to upholding Twitter’s content moderation policies and enforcement around election integrity and creating a content moderation council composed of representatives with "widely divergent views."

So, what do you guys think of this statement by the new Twitter CEO and owner? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below and stay tuned to TechNave for more trending tech news.


Elon Musk asks Twitter users if they want an ‘edit’ button after becoming the platform’s largest shareholder

The world’s richest person as well as the CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, Elon Musk is now also the largest shareholder of the popular social media platform Twitter. Musk, who himself is a prolific Twitter user, now owns 9.2 percent of the company after purchasing a whopping ~RM12.1 billion in stock.

CNBC broke the news yesterday after spotting a US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filing on the purchase. With the news of Musk’s Twitter stocks purchase, share prices of the social media company actually went up to more than 27 percent.

Now, it seems that Musk may look into his status as largest Twitter shareholder to shake things up in the company. In his most recent tweet, the world’s richest person posted a poll asking users whether they want an edit button or not.

In a rather genius tongue-in-cheek move, Musk actually misspelled ‘yes’ and ‘no’ on the poll options, putting ‘yse’ and ‘on’ instead. Pretty fitting for a poll asking on an edit button if you’d ask me!

Speaking of which, an edit button is something that Twitter users have been asking since the social media platform’s inception. While Musk’s tweet may seem to be just a joke, the context became different when you see one of the quote tweets of the poll.

You see, Twitter CEO Parag Agrawal actually retweeted Musk’s poll and wrote, “The consequences of this poll will be important. Please vote carefully,”. Hmm, sounds pretty serious, though it could also be an inside joke between the two.

As of the time of writing, over 1.8 million has voted on the poll with 74.3 percent respondents want an edit button. Like any other Twitter polls, voting ends within 24 hours it is posted.

What do you guys think about Elon Musk being the largest shareholder of Twitter? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below!


Elon Musk breaks up with Twitter, and now both have to deal with a ~RM4.43 billion breakup fee

Remember how Elon Musk was planning to buy Twitter? Yeah, that's probably not happening anymore. The business magnate first announced his plans to acquire the platform for roughly USD43.4 billion (~RM192.13 billion) back in April. But troubles soon followed and that plan is going down the drain.

According to Wccftech, Elon Musk has officially sent a letter to Twitter to announce his intention to terminate the merger agreement. The reason for this is the "material breach of multiple provisions" as listed in the original agreement between Musk and Twitter. Of course, Twitter will have to agree to the 'breakup' and pay a USD1 billion (~RM4.43 billion) 'breakup fee' with Musk. I'm no legal expert, but this fee is probably shared between the two parties.

So what are the material breaches mentioned? If you recall, Musk has been asking for accurate audits of Twitter's existing fake or bot accounts. Twitter claims that these accounts only amount to an estimated 5% of its total monetisable daily active users (mDAU), but sources claim that the number should be closer to 13.7%. Another request from Musk is info on how Twitter identifies these fake accounts. These two are the main concerns cited in Musk's legal letter to Twitter.

Some of you might be wondering what's the fuss. Well, Musk likely plans to introduce new money-making schemes to Twitter. Accurate reporting on how many of the platform's users can be monetised is important in that sense, as it relates to things like financing the deal and financial planning for the platform in the future. Again, I'm no expert so take what I've said with a grain of salt.

Anyway, what do you think of the whole fiasco? Would Musk owning Twitter even result in any positive change? Share your thoughts in the comments, and stay tuned to TechNave for more news like this.


Elon Musk claims that a Twitter video app for smart TVs is in the works

Ever since Elon Musk took over Twitter, he has been aiming to turn the platform into a "super app". This concept refers to an app that does everything from messaging, social media, payments, and more. Now, it also seems that he wants it to be a video app.

According to Reuters, Elon Musk hinted that a Twitter video app is part of the company's plans. This move aligns with the company's current goal to focus on growing the video content on the platform. We've seen some signs of this recently, such as the new change that allows Twitter Blue users to upload 2-hour videos.

Of course, there's no actual info on how this app would look like or function. All we have is Musk's reply of "It's coming", which was made in response to a Twitter user's comment on the need for a Twitter video app. It's clear that Musk wants such an app, but we can't confirm if it's already in development.

With that said, do you think there's a need for a Twitter video app? Share your thoughts on our Facebook page, and stay tuned to TechNave for more news like this.


Elon Musk could end up buying Twitter to help create a mysterious project called "X, The Everything App"

Elon Musk might compromise and buy Twitter eventually. According to the latest report, the tech mogul isn't planning to take the matter to court by reviving the $44 billion deal, as it could get really messy if involving legal actions.

Bloomberg reports that Musk's legal team could be the one that suggested the revival of the deal as he might lose the trial if going to court. It's just an assumption, but Musk has expressed his reignited interest in buying the social media company. However, this time is different as he might be looking to build a new project through the acquisition.

Buying Twitter is an accelerant to creating X, the everything app

Through a tweet, the billionaire mentions buying Twitter can help create "X, the everything app". It's unknown what he has up his sleeves, but it seems like there's something huge going on in that mind. The source took a bold guess by stating that Musk could be aiming to create his version of the Chinese messaging app WeChat. It's said that he has been admiring the Tencent Holdings Ltd. app, as it not only focuses on messaging service but also has turned into a "mini-internet" used daily by more than a billion users in its home country. Furthermore, it's also a fintech giant and China's most popular news and entertainment portal.

Do you support this idea of Elon Musk? Leave a comment to let us know your opinion, and stay tuned to TechNave.com for the latest tech report.


Elon Musk delays relaunching Twitter Blue to avoid paying Apple’s 30% App Store cut

Twitter has delayed the relaunch of its Twitter Blue subscription to make various other changes to the service, as well as to avoid paying Apple’s 30 per cent App Store cut. Moreover, the revamped Blue subscription may not be available as an in-app purchase on the Twitter iOS app when it relaunches on the Apple App Store.

As reported by The Verge which corroborated the information shared by Platformer, this is following the public displeasure that Twitter owner Elon Musk had voiced towards Apple. Over the past month or so, Musk has tweeted several statements targeting Apple, including criticising the App Store’s “hidden 30 per cent tax on the internet” as well as claiming that Apple has threatened to withhold Twitter from the App Store and stopped advertising on the social media platform without notifying Twitter why.

Previously, the Twitter Blue subscription allowed users to purchase a blue verification checkmark, though it has since been paused following a wave of impersonators. The subscription service was supposed to relaunch yesterday (29 November 2022) but various reports are confirming that it has been further delayed.

So, what do you guys think of the whole situation? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below and stay tuned to TechNave for more trending tech news.


Elon Musk expects to send humans to Mars in four to six years

When receiving the Axel Springer Award today, Elon Musk has shared with the public regarding SpaceX's Mars ambition. He stated that the next-generation spacecraft, SpaceX's Starship is gearing up for its first big high-altitude flight test later this week and he hopes that it can send humans to Mars in four to six years.

According to Musk, SpaceX is also planning to conduct an uncrewed launch and land on Mars in two years after the high-altitude flight test. If it went well, the first human landing could happen during the next Mars-Earth synchronization in four years. It is stated that Earth and Mars are in sync in terms of their relative orbits around the sun approximately every 26 months. Therefore, we guess that it is the right time to travel between Earth and Mars.

Musk has added that his primary focus is still on enabling "a lot of people to go to Mars and make life interplanetary, and to have a base on the moon." He hopes to make it fun, exciting, and attractive rather than letting people think they're taking risk. It appears that he would like himself to be buried on the red planet as well when the time has come.

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


120W fast charging for Xiaomi 12 series, 200W for Xiaomi Mix 5 in 2022

The one tech spec that brands seem to be trying to hammer at consumers is charging speed. Every year, the maximum number increases to a new level and in 2022 it could go up to 200W. In fact, the Xiaomi Mix 5 could feature this tech spec.

According to Digital Chat Station, the engineering sample for a device managed an estimated wired fast charging speed of 115W and wireless charging speed of 57W. This should correspond to 120W and 60W, respectively. The tipster didn't mention what the device is and which brand it belongs to, but it's believed that this is for the upcoming Xiaomi 12 series.

In related news, MyDriver claimed that the Xiaomi Mix 5 could be the device to feature 200W fast charging. This tech was first rumoured back in 2020, before Xiaomi held a tech demo in May 2021. In the demo, a phone with a 4000mAh battery was fully recharged in 8 minutes, which is pretty impressive. What's more, the tech will allegedly arrive in 2022.

Of course, it doesn't mean that the Xiaomi Mix 5 would be the first and only device to feature 200W fast charging. But we don't know either way, so take the news with a grain of salt. Having said that, is 200W really necessary for the average consumer? Share your thoughts in the comments, and stay tuned to TechNave for more news like this.


A man got scammed out of RM23K for trying to buy a fake Touch 'n Go family package plan online

Just over the weekend, a 55-year-old man from Kuantan just got scammed hard. He only wanted to buy some Touch 'n Go (TnG) cards for his family but it turned into a nightmare as he lost RM23,514 to a scammer online.

It all began on Facebook where he saw an advertisement, claiming to offer a family package whereby he could get four TnG NFC cards for RM32. Of course, the deal was too good to be true and he went ahead to get in touch with the scammer pretending to be an agent.

Like every scammed victim, the man click on a link provided by the agent and then entered his personal details. This includes his bank account username and password to complete the payment. It didn't take long after a few minutes to realise his bank account had become empty.

In a similar event, a housewife from Raub lost RM21,399 when she tried to collect 750 e-wallet points from a fake TnG agent. She too provided her bank account details as well as her TAC. In other news, TM also sent out an alert that the Bonus Hadiah Keluarga email is a scam, which you can read all about it here.

We would like to remind everyone that official companies will never contact you from a casual phone number or email. And even if you do, you should always call them for official confirmation regarding the procedure. Stay safe and stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


Elon Musk hints at revival of Vine after acquiring Twitter

Elon Musk has big plans after acquiring Twitter recently. According to the latest report, one of them might be reviving Vine, a short-video-centric app that we had before TikTok.

Although TikTok is one of the most popular apps these years, some of us might know that the OG is Vine. However, the Twitter-owned app didn't reach the fame that TikTok has and shut down in 2016. Based on a report from Axios, Musk has told a group of engineers to work on a reboot of Vine, and it may be ready by the end of the year. Although it doesn't sound possible, still, no one knows what the new Twitter CEO has up his sleeves.

Furthermore, Musk also tweeted a poll to ask his followers to vote for the idea, and 69.6% of 5 million votes said yes. Therefore, could the company bring the app back alive? If it is, the source feels that it should take longer time rather than arriving by the end of the year, but we'll see.

What do you think about Twitter reviving Vine? Drop a comment to let us know your opinion, and stay tuned to TechNave.com for the latest tech report.


Elon Musk just bought Twitter for $43.4 billion

After nearly a month, Elon Musk has finally acquired Twitter at a staggering $43.3 billion ($54.20 per share). With great support from Morgan Stanley, an American investment bank (and his own funds), this acquisition grants him total control of Twitter and the deal is currently in regulatory approval.

Upon announcing the news, Musk tweeted about the reasoning behind the acquisition. He firmly believes that "Twitter is the digital town square where matters vital to the future of humanity are debated" and free speech is the core of a "functioning democracy". On top of that, he also wants to make Twitter better than ever by introducing new features, allowing the algorithms to be open-source, getting rid of spambots and "authenticating all humans".

If you haven't been following up on the episodes, here's what went down. Musk first thought bought 10% of Twitter shares that gave him a seat on the board but backed out afterwards. After that, he also tweeted about wanting an edit button which resonated with Twitter users. Twitter claimed that the team has been working on that for years but hasn't found the right balance yet.

Musk's emphasis on freedom seems to be the main point of buying over Twitter, as he tweeted that he hopes his "worst critics remain on Twitter because that is what free speech means". We think there won't be much impact but we do hope to see new features that bring convenience like the edit button.

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


Elon Musk makes an unexplained Twitter logo change to the Dogecoin symbol

If you’re a Twitter user, then you’ve definitely noticed something different about the platform recently. In the latest of many changes since Elon Musk’s takeover, the iconic Twitter bluebird logo has now been changed to the Shiba Inu meme, the same being used as the cryptocurrency Dogecoin’s symbol.

However, unlike the other changes made on Twitter, this particular one is left unexplained by Musk or anyone on Twitter. As reported by Quartz, Twitter’s communications department sent an auto-response email with a smiling poop emoji when reached out for comment on the change.

The only thing closest to an explanation for the logo change was Musk’s tweet where he joked about the Shiba Inu image showing a driver’s license with the bluebird logo to the police and saying “That’s an old photo”. Following the logo change, Dogecoin’s prices actually went up, as reported by CNN.

However, it is to be noted that Dogecoin investors are suing Musk for allegedly running a pyramid scheme to support the cryptocurrency. The Twitter and Tesla CEO however denied such accusations.

So, what do you guys think of the Twitter logo change? Do you think it’s just temporary or would it last much, much longer? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below and stay tuned to TechNave for more trending tech news.


Elon Musk might make Twitter's edit feature free for everyone

After taking charge of Twitter, Elon Musk started to make changes to the platform without further ado. One of the changes that has been executed is the new Twitter Blue plan. However, when it comes to the list of features offered, editing is nowhere to be found. Therefore, it's suspected that Musk plans to make the edit button free for everyone.

Before taking over the company, Musk already sent out a poll asking the public whether they wanted the edit button on the platform. Therefore, he's very well aware of how popular the feature is. The source also suggests that he might make further improvements to it.

If you're unaware, the editing feature has long existed with Twitter Blue. Only users who subscribe to it can edit their tweets within 30 minutes after they get posted. However, users can't edit the replies, and the feature is currently only available in the US, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand.

It would be great if Musk really did it, as we could only see the pros of making the change. What do you think about the news? Drop a comment to let us know your opinion, and stay tuned to TechNave.com for more tech news.


Elon Musk offers to purchase Twitter completely and would "unlock its extraordinary potential"

Owning a 9.2 percent share of Twitter is not enough for Elon Musk, as the world's richest person has offered $43 billion (~RM181 billion) to purchase the social media company completely today. The news came from Musk himself through a tweet attaching the link to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission filing.

The filing lets us know that Musk has offered $54.20 per share in cash, a premium of about 20 percent over today's opening price. "I am offering to buy 100 percent of Twitter for $54.20 per share in cash, a 54 percent premium over the day before I began investing in Twitter and a 38 percent premium over the day before my investment was publicly announced," said Musk in the filing. He has also stated that it's his "best and final offer".

Furthermore, Musk is determined to transform Twitter into a private company by believing in its potential to be the platform for free speech around the globe. "Twitter has extraordinary potential. I will unlock it." It's said that the company has confirmed receipt of Musk's offer and is "reviewing the proposal to determine the course of action that it believes is in the best interest of the Company and all Twitter stockholders."

Do you think Twitter will have a better future under Musk's management? Drop a comment to let us know your opinion, and stay tuned to TechNave.com for the latest tech report.


Elon Musk puts Twitter deal on hold due to inaccurate number of fake accounts given

Although the Twitter board has decided to sell the social media platform to Elon Musk, it doesn't mean that the ownership will immediately get transferred. Selling such a large company should go through a long process. Until today, the latest information has come stating that deal is now on hold when Musk waits for Twitter to give an accurate number of the existing fake or spam accounts.

Earlier, Twitter had calculated that the fake/spam accounts only represent less than 5% of users. However, the company later said that "it applied significant judgment, so its estimation of false or spam accounts may not accurately represent the actual number of such accounts". The number of fake/spam accounts could be higher than estimated, and it's currently "continually seeking to improve the ability to estimate the total number of spam accounts".

Fake or spam accounts have long been an issue on Twitter. Musk has called for "defeating the spam bots" on Twitter with several other changes, including bringing some banned accounts back such as that of former US President Donald Trump. It's worth mentioning that if either side walked away from the deal at this stage, one would have to pay a termination fee of $1 Billion (~RM4.39 Billion).

What do you think about the news? Leave a comment to let us know your thoughts, and stay tuned to TechNave.com for more tech news.


Elon Musk released a new song on Soundcloud titled "Don't Doubt ur Vibe"

Surprisingly, the CEO of Tesla Elon Musk recently released a piece of new music on Soundcloud titled “Don’t Doubt ur Vibe”. This isn’t the first time Elon released music on his Soundcloud, due to the fact that uploaded song called “RIP Harambe” around 10 months ago.

With all that said, there is no information on whether he will release any more songs in the future. Would you be interested in listening to any of the songs released by Tesla’s CEO? Let us know on our Facebook page and for more updates like this, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


Elon Musk says 'yes' to increase tweet character limit to 4,000

Besides relaunching the Twitter Blue subscription, the social media platform could soon allow users to type up to 4,000 characters in a tweet. It's worth mentioning that the current limit is 280, so it's a pretty big increment by the time it rolls out.

CEO Elon Musk replied with a 'Yes' when asked about the matter. Of course, a 'yes' is still vague, so we should wait for an official confirmation to prove it's happening. In 2017, the platform only increased the character limit from 140 to 280. Therefore, 4,000 is a huge jump compared to that.

Previous reports suggested that Twitter may make it easier for users to break up long chains of texts into multiple tweets as part of a thread. However, this idea might get ditched since 4,000 characters would allow users to post whatever they have to say in just one tweet.

What do you think about the change? Drop a comment to let us know your thoughts, and stay tuned to TechNave.com for more tech news.


Elon Musk to appoint new Twitter CEO when the company is “in a strong place”

Elon Musk has announced that he is planning to reduce his time at Twitter and eventually find a new leader to run his newly-acquired company. However, he clarified that this may “take some time” and that he will continue to run the social media company until it is in a strong place.

As reported by Reuters, Musk also said that he is currently doing organisational restructuring at Twitter and hoped that it would be completed by the end of this week. He made the remarks when testifying in a court in Delaware, United States to defend against claims that his USD56 billion or ~RM254.9 billion pay package at another company that he owns, Tesla Inc.

Musk elaborated that currently, there’s a burst of activity at Twitter so that the company can be reorganised post-acquisition. He also admitted that some Tesla engineers were assisting in evaluating Twitter's engineering teams on “a voluntary basis" and "after hours."

When his takeover of Twitter was completed, Musk fired its previous CEO and other senior leaders at the company, as well as laid off half of its staff. He is currently devoting his time to turning around the fortunes at Twitter and will be appointing a new CEO and other top management positions after the company is in a strong place in the industry.

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


Elon Musk wants to monetise tweet embeds of verified accounts

If you recall, reports confirmed that Elon Musk successfully acquired Twitter earlier this week. The Tesla founder now has full control of the platform and company, allowing him to dictate policy and direction. Unfortunately, some of those changes might be inconvenient for us.

According to Reuters, Musk proposed various ideas and plans about how he would fund his debt from the purchase of Twitter. One of the ideas that were pitched is to charge for the embedding of tweets from verified individuals or organisations on 3rd-party websites. As you know, this is something that's commonly used. We use this feature regularly to quote reliable sources of information, so we expect news sites to be affected.

Besides that, Musk previously proposed (in a deleted tweet) the reduction of Twitter Blue's subscription price and reliance on advertising. It's also reported that has lined up a new CEO to replace the Parag Agrawal, who will remain in his post until the sale of Twitter to Elon Musk is complete. As you would imagine, this change of personnel could also have a significant impact on how the platform is managed.

Overall, it seems we can expect plenty of changes to Twitter in the future. Whether the changes would benefit us normal users or not remains to be seen. But what do you think? Share your thoughts in the comments, and stay tuned to TechNave for more updates on this.


A man set fire on a cell tower because of the 5G COVID-19 conspiracy theory (again)

Image courtesy of George McNaughton (dailyrecord.co.uk)

Remember back when some people destroyed three 5G transmitter towers because they thought it was linked to COVID-19? It's happening again but this time around, a man was sent to jail for committing something dangerous that could harm the public - setting off a fire on a phone cell tower.

According to the case, it happened at Coopers Lane in Kirkby which belonged to Vodafone and three people were seen escaping from the incident. Two people couldn't be found, except for one which is the man named Michael Whitty. It was reported that Whitty set the equipment box on fire just because he read some conspiracy theories of 5G relating to COVID-19 #facepalm.

To make things matter worst, Whitty had previously committed arson attacks before and has a total of 29 convictions previously. This incident was just one of 13 attacks on multiple cell towers, and police found similar firelighters at the scene which matches Whitty's home. The burnt cell tower couldn't be used for 11 days and the cost of damage was between £10,000 to £15,000 (~RM54k to ~RM81k).

On the bright side, Whitty did admit that he was feeling guilty about it. Besides being sent to jail, he is also on court-orders to do charity work which he was willing to do. But in all seriousness though, we still can't believe there are still some people out there who believed such silly conspiracy theory.

As always, we as the netizens of the Internet have to play our role in not sending false information to our friends and family. Double-check the facts, don't spread rumours, stay informed, and stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


Elon Musk will step down as CEO of Twitter but not immediately

Two days ago, Elon Musk tweeted a poll asking if he should step down as the head of Twitter. He even said he will abide by the results so lo and behold, a majority of Twitter users voted yes and looks like he will do it.

Just an hour ago at the time of this post, Musk did a follow-up tweet and said that he will resign as CEO but not immediately. Apparently, he will do so right after the company finds a suitable candidate. That said, he won't be out of Twitter entirely, as he also mentioned that he will just lead the software and server teams.

I will resign as CEO as soon as I find someone foolish enough to take the job! After that, I will just run the software & servers teams.

As the final result, 57.5% of Twitter users voted yes on Musk stepping down as CEO whereas 42.5% voted no. Ever since Musk bought Twitter, it has become the hot topic of his actions on doing many questionable initiatives. This includes taking away the Blue Tick but relaunching it as a paid subscription, blocking other social media websites to prevent free promotions but making a u-turn just after a day, and others.


Emotet malware is back, this time exploiting current coronavirus scare to trick users

Current happenings are often taken advantage of for various purposes but one of the latest is certainly deplorable. Reports of a new malware campaign have surfaced in Japan, using the current fear of the coronavirus to fool users into opening malware-infected email attachments.

According to Bleepingcomputer, the Emotet group is likely responsible for this new malware campaign. IBM X-Force Threat Intelligence first noticed that stolen email accounts were sending emails claiming that people who have been infected by the virus were detected. These emails come with an attached word document that has the malware inside. If downloaded and opened, the attached Word document would attempt to trick the user into enabling Macros, then download and install the Emotet malware.

A sample email (in Japanese) that had an Emotet-infected attachment

If you've received any email claiming to have info about the coronavirus, make sure you check with the email account's owner before downloading any attachments. With that said, have you received any emails like that and know what it looks like? Do let us know on our Facebook page so we can spread awareness of this. For other news, remember to stay tuned to TechNave.com.


Emporio Armani launches its own Hybrid Smartwatch – the Emporio Armani Connected

Smartwatches maybe slowing down in gaining traction among users, but this doesn’t stop companies from creating new watches for the masses – or in this case, for the higher end market. Emporio Armani has just announced their new line of hybrid smartwatches, named the Emporio Armani Connected.

It may look like a typical wristwatch, but underneath the swiss movement face is a fully connected smartwatch, that works with both Android and iOS. It has all the features that you require – activity tracking, notifications, music control and so on. However it does not have an LCD face – rather it uses vibrations to notify users of any notifications.

What makes this smartwatch amazing is the 6-month battery life. So, this watch can be worn for longer periods of time without the need to recharge. With the app, users can do the following in conjunction with the hybrid smartwatch:

If you want to get a unit for yourself, it can be bought from EmporioArmaniConnected.com, or from selected watch boutiques and shops worldwide. It ranges from USD250 to USD 450 (~RM1049 – RM1889) and it is available in rose cold-tone, black, gun-metal, and stainless steel, with three-piece link or leather strap.


End of the notch? Apple successfully patents an under-display Face ID technology

We may finally see a notch-less iPhone that still retains Face ID in the near future as Apple was recently successful in its patent application for an under-display TrueDepth camera. Granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office on 5 April 2022, the patent is of an ‘Electronic device including a camera disposed behind a display’.

A further dive into the official patent application document shows that Apple has actually been planning this feature for a long time. In fact, the patent application for the under-display TrueDepth camera was actually made on 24 September 2019.

The patent describes an iPhone featuring a display with a front and back surface. Furthermore, it will include a plurality of pixel regions emitting light from the front surface to display an image a plurality of apertures that transmit light from the front surface to the back surface.

A camera will also be disposed on a side of the back surface of the display and is configured to capture images. Well, in simpler terms, there will be a camera embedded behind the display which is capable of taking images through the display without compromising on its quality.

Besides that, the patent also said that a processor will be coupled to the display and the camera. The processor will be tasked to receive the captured image and apply a first digital filter to a first portion of the captured image.

After that, a separate second digital filter will be applied to a second portion of the captured image. This is meant to reduce image distortion caused by the display.

Sounds pretty neat! Let’s see whether Apple can successfully implement this new patent to its iPhones in the future.

What do you guys think? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below and as always, stay tuned to TechNave for all latest trending tech news such as this!


End-to-end encryption now available to free and paid Zoom users

Due to the competition in the video meeting space, Zoom has had to work hard to keep its users sticking around. Several features have been pushed out in the last 6 months alone, but the one that many asked for would be end-to-end encryption. Zoom promised this back in June and it's now finally rolling out to users.

Zoom made end-to-end encryption available to both free and paid users recently. According to TechSpot, the feature is now in technical preview which is sort of like an open beta, except it's available to all users. Those who host meetings can now generate a private encryption key and send out public encryption keys to call participants. Zoom has confirmed that its servers only relay the keys and don't record any of them.

Our new end-to-end encryption (E2EE) feature is now available to users globally, free and paid. https://t.co/ssGanYn4fB

Of course, there are a few caveats to the new encryption feature. While it works fine on the PC and mobile app, it's currently unavailable on the web client or through third-party clients that use Zoom's SDK. Also, a few features like cloud recording and live transcription will not be available during encrypted meetings.

Despite the drawbacks, having end-to-end encryption will be great for security so the average Zoom user is probably going to appreciate this a lot. Having said that, would you consider encryption important enough that you won't mind some features being dropped? Let us know in the comments and stay tuned to TechNave for more news.


Energizer is coming up with another massive battery smartphone that can fit into your pocket this time

Two years ago, Energizer surprised us with a smartphone packing an 18,000mAh battery called the Energizer Power Max P18K Pop. It was infamously known for looking like a blue brick because of the humongous battery pack and Energizer has learnt its mistake. This time, the company is promising a new slimmer phone with 7000mAh and 5000mAh battery packs.

Called the Energizer Ultimate U680S, a spokesperson from Avenir Telecom, Loic Schiano said that the new phone is no longer a brick and can be put into a pocket for sure. For those who don't know, Avenir Telecom is a phone manufacturer helping Energizer on the project but Energizer isn't ready to show some photos of the phone yet to the public. The cover image above is the only one that is available online.

The previous Energizer Power Max P18K Pop phone two years ago

That goes the same for the tech specs as well. Apart from having 7000mAh and 5000mAh battery packs, there isn't much to know except the price tag. Currently, it is $139.99 (~RM581) which is quite affordable but that also hints the tech specs aren't that powerful. Sources say that it's running on a Unisoc processor and measures under 10mm in thickness.

We probably have to wait a little while longer before we get to see the full body shot of the Energizer Ultimate U680S. But what do you think? Is it practical? Let us know in the comments below and stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


Energy Minister: Consumer rebate for major power outage incident are subject to investigation outcome

Previously, we reported that consumers who suffered losses due to the major power outage last Wednesday (27 July 2022) can claim rebate from Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB). Now, the Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, Datuk Seri Takiyuddin Hassan has given an update on the rebate, saying that the decision on whether to provide rebate is subject to the result of ongoing investigation.

Takiyuddin elaborated that the said investigation is being carried out by TNB and the Energy Commission (ST) with its completion expected to be within one month of the power outage incident. According to Bernama, the investigation will also examine and determine whether TNB compiled with its Guaranteed Service Level (GSL).

The GSL is a service performance standard document set by the Energy Commission to ensure the quality of electricity supply and best services by TNB, including safeguarding the interest of consumers. Takiyuddin asserted that the final decision on the eligibility of TNB consumers to obtain rebates is subject to the investigation and on whether TNB adhered to the GSL.

So, what do you guys think of this followup by the Energy Minister? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below and stay tuned to TechNave for more tech news in Malaysia and beyond!


Energy-sipping and more affordable LG Q6 series is the bezel-less Fullvision smartphone most Malaysians would actually want

LG recently announced their LG Q6+, Q6 and Q6a smartphone series that features the same bezel-less FullVision display as their flagship LG G6. Featuring a 5.5-inch full HD+ FullVision display with 18:9 aspect ratio, 4GB RAM + 64GB storage (LG Q6+) / 3GB RAM + 32GB storage (LG Q6+) / 2GB RAM + 16GB storage (LG Q6a), a metal frame, Qualcomm Snapdragon 435 processors and wide angle 5MP front cameras the Q6 series will be more competitively priced than the current about RM2449 LG G6.

While the Q6 series may not be as water or dust resistant, the Snapdragon 435 processors they run on should offer even longer battery life. No Malaysia release dates or pricing details yet, but we're sure most Malaysians would be thrilled if the LG Q6 makes its way to Malaysia sometime in August when it is said to be coming to Asia.

Here are all the LG Q6+, Q6 and Q6a tech specs:


Engineering student beats Apple to present an iPhone with USB-C port

The European Commission has been requesting Apple to use the USB-C port for a while now, but the tech giant seems to prefer its Lightning port over other options. Until now, an engineering student has somehow made it happen before Apple by modifying an iPhone X to fit a USB-C port, giving the European Commission a peek at what they want.

Ken Pillonel initially created a simple prototype that allows an iPhone battery to charge over the USB-C port. However, the proof of concept was rather large and didn’t fit inside an iPhone, so he decided to remove all the wires and squeeze the port inside. He also reverse-engineered Apple’s custom C94 connector, using his own printed circuit board design that fits inside the iPhone. Eventually, he was able to get the iPhone X charge and transfer data through the modified port.

Not only proving us that iPhone can stay alive with a UCB-C port, but Pillonel also has a good track record of creatively modifying other tech gadgets. The student currently studying for a master’s degree in robotics at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology has built a car mount for Samsung’s Galaxy Fold and released a 3D printed mod to allow a Xiaomi Mi Wireless Car Charger to work with the Galaxy Fold.

Do you prefer the iPhones to stick with a Lightning port or switch to a USB-C port? Leave a comment to let us know which side do you support and stay tuned to TechNave.com for more interesting tech reports.


English live captions now available to all YouTube channels

If you watch a lot of YouTube videos, you probably know how unreliable the auto-captioning feature is. It's not available on all channels and doesn't even caption in English most of the time. Fortunately, YouTube has an update to solve this.

YouTube has confirmed that all channels will now have live auto-captioning in English. In case you didn't know, this feature was previously limited to channels with more than 1000 subscribers. It will also be available for the 13 other languages supported by the platform in the coming months. YouTube is also planning to add auto-translation for captions on mobile, which will be available to all supported languages as well.

Besides updating live-captioning, YouTube announced two other accessibility features - multiple audio tracks and captions searching on mobile. The first feature allows users to add multiple audio tracks to videos, which is useful for creators who have an international audience. As for the latter, it would probably be handy for people who like making clips of their favourite content creators.

If you want more details, do check the official announcement. With that said, have you seen the new update on YouTube yet? If you have, share your thoughts about it so far, and stay tuned to TechNave for more news like this.


A man was lost & found thanks to the Emergency SOS via satellite on his iPhone 14

From to time, we would hear stories of how the Apple Watch Series saved people from a certain situation. Now, someone was saved by Apple's new Emergency SOS after becoming stranded in Alaska.

This would be the first case of someone being saved by the Emergency SOS feature. According to sources, the group of Alaska State Troopers received an SOS at dawn on 1 December, whereby a man was stranded in between Noorvik and Kotzebue. The remote location had no connectivity, so he used the Emergency SOS via satellite on his iPhone 14.

After that, an Emergency Response Centre by Apple collaborated with the local search and rescue teams and the Northwest Arctic Borough Search and Rescue Coordinator. Volunteers then searched the area with the GPS coordinates and the man was rescued.

This can be considered a miracle as satellite connectivity may not work in locations that are above 62° latitude, which includes Alaska. It was reported that Noorvik and Kotzebue are close to 69° latitude. Needless to say, the Alaska State Troopers were quite "impressed with the accuracy and completeness of information included in the initial alert".

For your information, Emergency SOS via satellite is now available with the launch of iOS 16.1 for the iPhone 14 series. The feature can be activated if there is no source of WiFi or cellular connectivity. It's free to use for two years, but there aren't any plans announced yet after that. Emergency SOS is only available in the USA for now and will be expanded to France, Germany, Ireland, and the UK soon.


Enhance your gaming experience with the Huawei Gaming Package from RM8.97 per day

Are you are an avid mobile gamer? Perhaps you can look into the Huawei Together 2020 Gaming Package to make your gaming experience more exciting. Why? Well if you get this package, you will be able to enjoy the Huawei Mate 30 Pro, Matebook 13 (i7), Freebuds 3 and the WiFi Q2 Pro from just RM25.96 per day only.

As part of the Huawei Smart Life Package which you can customize with different devices, the Smart Gamers Combination has a total value of just RM9476 for all the four products that we mentioned. Is it worth it? Let's take a look at what each product can offer!

Most of you should already know, the Mate 30 Pro is Huawei's latest and most powerful flagship right now. Featuring a Kirin 990 chipset, it also has a powerful quad rear camera - a 40MP SuperSensing camera + 40MP Cine camera + 8MP telephoto camera + Depth Sensing camera, allowing you to take the best photo results possible in most situations from a selfie to ultra-wide moments.

And how does it relate to gaming? Simple, because of the side touch interaction feature on its curved side display, you can customize the left and right virtual buttons as extra buttons for any mobile game. What's more, there's also AI Gesture that allows you to control the display without touching it. Super easy, barely an inconvenience.

Let's also not forget about Huawei's 40W SuperCharge feature for the 4500mAh battery pack, alongside the 27W wireless charging which is pretty fast. But to make the most out of your Mate 30 Pro, you can pair it seamlessly with other Smart Life devices such as the Freebuds 3.

The Freebuds 3 is Huawei's latest wireless earphones with noise-cancelling capability. Thanks to its unique intelligent noise reduction, it allows you to get immersed into the songs and have a better calling experience. With a simple and comfortable design made for long hours, the Freebuds 3 features a new generation of Bluetooth channel selection algorithm connectivity that can identify bands that are subject to WiFi interference.

Another compatible device for the Mate 30 Pro, the Matebook 13 allows you to connect via One Touch on the keyboard with the NFC and this works with any Huawei phones with EMUI 9.1 OS. You can easily connect the phone and project any mobile game on the laptop screen with Multi-Screen Collaboration as well and that is pretty cool.

You don't need to worry about any heating issue too, the Matebook 13 features a 'shark fin' fan (version 2) which provides a faster cooling effect and larger air volume. This cools down the dual heat pipe, improves heat dissipation and lets you play games as long as you can.

Finally, a good connection is what every mobile gamer needs. Huawei have launched a new WiFi Q2 Pro featuring a Lingxiao 5630 chipset that guarantees a high speed and stable connection, as well as adopting a new IPv6-Internet Protocol Version 6 that makes it difficult to crack the encryption between the user and servers. Another good thing about this is that it doesn't require any network cable between the mothership and the Q2 Pro Sub Router.

By pairing the Huawei Mate 30 series with other smart devices, Huawei showcases their commitment in furthering and making the most of the Smart Life experience. Depending on your lifestyle, there are other Huawei Smart Life package deals which can be purchased separately and each has a different instalment plan + 0% interest made easy for Malaysians to own any Huawei products!

For more information, you can visit the page here to check them out. Stay tuned for more Huawei promotions at TechNave.com.


Enhance your productivity with the new HUAWEI MateBook laptops

While some people work in an office, there are many who work in a more hybrid environment. Some of them are often away from the office, working remotely from home or on the go. For them, laptops are the way to go since they let you do your work anytime, anywhere.

Having said that, what are the options that we could go for? If your priority is work, you usually want a laptop that's relatively light and compact. It would also be good if it has other advantages like a large display. In that case, you could very well enhance your productivity with 2 new HUAWEI MateBook laptops!

First, let's take a look at the HUAWEI MateBook D 16. This is a newly launched laptop that might seem larger than what people would prefer these days. However, it's relatively thin and light, measuring just 18.4mm thin and 1.74kg. This makes it comfortable to carry around even with just a laptop case.

Of course, the size of this laptop is not without reason. Unlike ultrabooks, the MateBook D 16 comes with a full-sized keyboard, complete with a numeric keypad. The keys are also spaced out well with 1.5 mm high key travel for effortless typing.

On top of that, it has a large trackpad that's positioned more to the left. This is great as that prevents your right palm from brushing against it while typing. Overall, this setup is ideal for writing documents and working on spreadsheets.

As the name implies, the MateBook D 16 is a big-screen productivity powerhouse featuring a 16-inch HUAWEI FullView Display. It has a solid 90% screen-to-body ratio, 100% sRGB colour gamut, and 300-nit max brightness. This makes it decent for watching videos and image editing.

Under the hood, this laptop comes with an Intel® Core™ i5 H series Processor or Intel® Core™ i7 H series Processor. The former variant features Intel® UHD graphics, while the latter comes with superior Intel® Iris® Xe graphics. Thanks to the hardware, you can even connect the machine to a professional monitor for some light photo or video editing.

Besides that, the MateBook D 16 has a host of other features. The list includes the new Metaline Antenna that improves WiFi signal strength by up to 56%, support for 7.1-channel surround audio, and a compact 65W charger that provides 2 hours of battery with just 15 minutes of charge. It also comes with a front AI camera and Personal Voice Enhancement to filter out surrounding voices, keeping your calls crystal clear for video calls.

The other laptop you could consider is the HUAWEI MateBook 16s. It's actually smaller and thinner (17.8mm) but heavier (1.99kg) than the MateBook D 16.

Featuring a large 16-inch display, the HUAWEI MateBook 16s comes with a 2.5K True Colour FullView Display with a 90% screen-to-body ratio, making it look more immersive due to the laptop's smaller size. It also has a 100% sRGB colour gamut, TÜV Rheinland certified ΔE＜1 colour accuracy and supports 10-point multi-touch.

For the keyboard, HUAWEI equipped the MateBook 16s with a standard laptop keyboard. It has a comfortable typing experience, with good spacing and good key travel. The trackpad is also quite large, which is great for those who don't want to carry a mouse around or use gestures a lot.

The HUAWEI MateBook 16s also features two speakers placed on the sides of the keyboard. These are up-firing speakers that provide good audio quality and max volume. As you can tell, this is a great combination with the display, as it means you can better enjoy your movies and YouTube videos.

Powering this laptop are the all-new 12th Gen Intel® Core™ H-Series Processors. It also has the Intel® Iris® Xe graphics and 16GB of RAM, so it can handle almost anything you throw at it.

And there you go, two impressive HUAWEI MateBook laptops for those who work on the go. Interested in these laptops? You can learn more about the new laptops via the links below!

So, what do you think of these laptops so far, are they what you're looking for? Do let us know in the comments, and stay tuned to TechNave for more products like them!


Enjoy 10% reload discount on 11street for new MAGIC SIM subscribers

If you are thinking about jumping ship to XPAX Magic Sim, right now is probably the best time. If you buy the sim from 11street, an online shopping platform based in Malaysia, you can enjoy 10% reload discount on any reload values. This benefits will only apply to XPAX Magic Sim new subscriber, and you can get Magic Sim from as low as RM5 with initial RM3 credits and 200MB free high-speed data.

All you need to do is to download and install the 11street.my app, then log-in and buy the Magic Sim for RM5 (free shipping). You need to purchase the top up from within the 11street.my app itself to enjoy the 10% reload promotion of RM10 for RM9, RM30 for RM27, RM50 for RM45, and RM100 for RM90. The promotion will last from 11 April 2016 until 10 April 2017. But the "Open to all reload values" will only continue until 10 July 2016 which probably means after that you can only get 10% discount from only the selected reload values that they offer.


Enjoy Apple Music streaming for free with Digi Music Freedom

Praveen Rajan (left), Digi’s Head of Postpaid & Digital Services and Christian Thrane (right), Digi’s Chief Marketing Officer.

Love Digi and Apple Music? Well you're in a treat for today, Digi Telecommunications Sdn Bhd (Digi) have teamed up with Apple Music resulting in 120 days of free music streaming for Digi Music Freedom users. In other words, those who have activated Digi Music Freedom may enjoy Apple Music free of charge.

“We’re happy to have Apple Music available on Digi Music Freedom. Malaysians love their music and this offering strengthens Digi Music Freedom, giving our customers the ability to listen and enjoy music where and when they want. We saw strong demand for the new Apple iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus which we launched last month and we’re confident the introduction of the much anticipated Apple Music service will also be well received. Apple Music will surely excite the large group of Apple fans in Malaysia, and Apple’s decision to make Apple Music available on the Android platform will give the service a broader reach.” Christian Thrane, Digi’s Chief Marketing Officer.

Additionally, Apple Music have also joined 21 other popular music apps like Spotify, Deezer, TIDAL, JOOX and MixRadio on Digi Music Freedom which allows customers to listen to music from their Internet service of choice. Please be noted that users must activate it before 31 December 2015 for free Apple Music streaming for the next 120 days.

For more information on Digi Music Freedom and Apple Music, visit musicfreedom.com and www.apple.com/music.


Enjoy a seamless user experience with Huawei Share

Huawei is well-known for its smartphones, but the company is also known for making telecommunications equipment. Their goal of connecting things and people isn't just limited to 5G towers though, as the company has started to release new products that can connect devices seamlessly.

Quite a number of these devices are available in Malaysia too, which is why it's good to know what they do and how they connect. Who knows, you might decide to get them for the convenience! With that said, these devices mainly connect using Huawei Share. Using this feature, you can enjoy a seamless user experience with your Huawei devices with just One Tap.

You can edit files on your phone using a MateBook laptop

The heart of the Huawei Share experience is always a Huawei smartphone. Take the Huawei P40 Pro, for example, which is one of the company's latest devices. It's a powerful flagship smartphone featuring the Kirin 990 5G chipset and has a substantial 6.58-inch OLED display. But that may not be big enough for some and typing on a touch-screen can be challenging.

But you can connect it to a MateBook X Pro laptop for multi-screen collaboration. Once connected, you'll be able to control apps on your phone with a mouse or edit documents with the keyboard. Typing on a keyboard is much easier compared to typing on the touch screen of your phone, after all. You can also use the microphone and webcam on the laptop to do your Huawei MEETime video calls.

Tap on the NFC panel to share your favourite music

Besides laptops, you can also connect a Huawei phone to audio products like the recently launched Sound X smart speaker. This premium speaker comes with six full-range tweeters and two large subwoofers, delivering excellent audio quality. The great thing about it is that you can connect a Huawei smartphone to it quickly with One Hop Audio Sharing.

All you need to do is tap the phone on the speaker's NFC panel and voila! After that's done, you can control music playing on your phone through the speaker's touch controls. For example, you can adjust the volume or place your hand over the top of the speaker to mute the audio. The speaker can also automatically pause your music if you have an incoming call and resume playing once the call is over.

You can use the P40 Pro to wirelessly charge the FreeBuds 3

Speaking of audio, another type of audio device you can quickly pair with a Huawei smartphone would be a true wireless earbud model like the Huawei FreeBuds 3. Like the Sound X, all you need to do is tap the phone to the charging case. A pop-up will then appear on your phone, which you can click on to initiate the pairing. Just make sure that NFC is enabled!

After you've paired it, you can double-tap on the right earbud to play and pause, or double-tap on the left to toggle the active noise cancelling. Pretty handy!

Who needs passwords when you can just tap?

Other than audio devices, Huawei now also has a network router in its range of products. Specifically, the WiFi AX3 router that was launched last month. This is a wireless router that supports WiFi 6, so it can provide very fast wireless network speeds. Its 160MHz frequency bandwidth allows its signals to penetrate walls better, which can be useful for homes and offices. With the WiFi AX3, you can enjoy faster connectivity and larger WiFi coverage on a Huawei P40 series smartphone!

And just like the other products already mentioned, you can quickly connect to the WiFi network of this router with Huawei Share. The advantage of doing this is that you can share your WiFi to visitors, without exposing any passwords!

You can also use Huawei Share to easily pair your smartphone with the Watch GT2

Last but not least, the Watch GT2 can also be paired with your Huawei smartphone with Huawei Share. The Watch GT2 comes with a variety of sports mode tracking, 5 ATM water resistance, as well as a speaker and microphone for phone calls. By connecting the smartwatch, you'll be able to track all the data via your Huawei smartphone.

That's all we have for now, but expect to see more devices that can connect in the future, such as the Vision TV Smart TV X65. If you want to learn more about the devices that can be linked together with just one tap, do take a look at Huawei's Together 2020 website.

Well, what do you think about the device integrations listed above? Are there any other combinations you think would be useful? Let us know in the comments on our Facebook page and stay tuned to TechNave.com for more articles like this.


Enjoy exclusive discounts on Vivo smartphones until 6 May 2018

In conjunction with Vivo Brand Week, there will be exclusive discounts on the Vivo Y55s, Y65, Y66, Y69, V5 PLUS and V7 on Lazada, 11street and Shopee starting from 1 May 2018 until 6 May 2018. Not only that, there will be a special bundle promotion happening for the Vivo V7, V9, Y71 and the Y53 on the same day as well. Vivo Malaysia's Official Store, Lmall.my is also having a special bundle as well in celebration of the upcoming mother's day celebration (which is happening on the 13 May 2018).

Lastly, a new colour scheme for the Vivo V9 will be ready for pre-order on 7 May 2018 exclusively on Lazada along other surprises. You can check out the tech specs and prices of the devices mentioned on TechNave.com.