Setel Share e-wallet feature is now available for friends and family to help pay for fuel together in Malaysia

Setel has been around in Malaysia for quite some time now and just recently, the company just announced a new Setel Share feature. It is the first e-wallet sharing feature in Malaysia that allows motorists to pay for fuel via the Setel app without being at any Petronas stations.

To use Setel Share, Setel users can just create a Setel Share group and invite up to two other members to pay from the same e-wallet balance. The original Setel Share group admin will have full control to monitor any refuelling expenses and remove group members anytime. Moreover, the new feature allows earning of Mesra points in one account without the need to use a physical card.

According to Setel CEO, Mazlin Erawati Ab Manan, he said that the initiative of the Setel Share feature was because of a recent survey they ran. From the survey, the company discovered that 71% of Setel users are already paying for fuel for their family members and friends. With this, it only made sense to develop the feature and release it on version 1.84 and above.

In conjunction with the launch, Setel is inviting users to invite family and friends who are not yet on Setel to use the feature and earn additional rewards via the latest Setel Refer-a-Friend Challenge. From now until 31 December 2021, Setel welcomes users to unlock special badges to earn even more rewards and bonus credit of up to RM50,000 upon successful referrals.

The Setel app is free to download on the Apple App Store, Google Play Store and the Huawei AppGallery app. Stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


Apple AirPods just became the most satisfied Apple product ever

Do you still remember the overpriced Apple AirPods that the company introduced last year? You know, those wireless Bluetooth earbuds that the Internet made fun of for being “ridiculous” and a rip-off. Well, we just go some news today that Apple customers who got their hands on it are actually positively satisfied.

A survey conducted by Experian and Creative Strategies, the survey was voted by 942 AirPods owners. 82% were “very satisfied” and 16% was “satisfied”. Which is shown at the graph below:

Just for the record, this is an astounding 98% satisfaction from Apple customers. This is also the highest record ever according to Creative Strategies about customers being satisfied of an Apple product, followed by Apple Watch in 2015 (97%), and both iPhone 3G and iPad (2010) tied at 92%. In addition, 75% of AirPods owners also voted that they would recommend the product to others.

"We used a standard benchmark question called a Net Promoter Score, which ranks a consumer's willingness to recommend the product to others. This ranking is on a scale of 0 to 10 with 10 being extremely likely to recommend and 0 being not likely at all to recommend. It was this number that surprised me. Apple's Net Promoter Score for AirPods came back as 75. To put that into context, the iPhone's NPS number is 72. Product and NPS specialists will tell you anything above 50 is excellent and anything above 70 is world class." - said Creative Strategies

Customers were also asked to list down what they like about the AirPods, this includes “magic, fit, sound quality, convenient, love, good sound, and battery life”, as well as “simple pairing process, and the convenience of a wireless experience”. As for the cons, surprisingly it’s not about losing the earbuds but more on the issues with fit and connectivity. Apple AirPods is still being listed RM849 in Apple Malaysia website, so there’s still something to think about before actually purchasing it. But what do you think? Know anyone who actually got AirPods? Stay tuned for more Apple news at TechNave.com.


Setel app now updated with a new One-Tap Fuelling feature

Today, Setel Malaysia has rolled out a new One-Tap Fuelling feature. This feature allows motorists to activate the pump with one tap upon arrival at all PETRONAS stations nationwide, where they can proceed to refuel and earn Mesra points instantly.

A first-of-its-kind solution, the One-Tap Fuelling feature is now available to the first 1,000 registered Setel users across the country, with a staggered rollout in the next two months. Setel users who are interested to receive early bird access can opt-in by posting an Instagram Story or Tweet of their Dah Setel So Far page with the caption: “I want One-Tap Fuelling now”, tag @setel and include the #SetelOneTapFuelling hashtag.

In addition, Setel users also stand a chance to win limited edition Setel gift boxes when they upload their most creative video on Instagram or Twitter with the same tags and hashtags. It's now ongoing and will end on 4 October 2022.

In the near future, Setel users will also be able to pre-set their preferred fuelling amount – either by litres or a full tank, in the Preferences page when setting up the ‘One-Tap Fuelling’ feature. Any preferred payment method can be pre-set, including CardTerus for direct payments via a debit or credit card, as well as Setel Share.

You can now download the latest version of the Setel app for free on iOS and Android via the Apple Store, Google Play Store and Huawei AppGallery. Stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


Setel app rolled out new services, Deliver2Me & Setel Wallet

Just in case you forgot, Setel app is Malaysia’s first e-payment that allows consumers to pay for refuelling directly from the app that is own by PETRONAS. Now there are new services that can offer convenience to the consumers which are Deliver2Me and Setel Wallet.

The Deliver2ME allows the Setel users to purchase selected items from participating Kedai Mesra outlets, and the staff will send the item to your vehicle while refuelling your vehicle. This allows the consumers to shop conveniently without leaving their vehicles. At this moment, there are only 6 participating PETRONAS stations in Klang Valley, but starting from Q1 2021 it will progressively roll out to all Setel-enabled station nationwide.

Besides that, to the one who prefers the full shopping experience. They can also use the cashless system to pay for the items at more than 800 participating Kedai Mesra outlets through the Setel Wallet. To use this ewallet, you can reduce the physical contact with the third party, earn Mesra points, and redeem Mesra points directly through the app.

To download Setel app, you may go to the Apple Store, Google Play Store and Huawei AppGallery. For more information you may pay a visit to the official website. To know more tech news, be sure to stay tuned on TechNave.com


Setel introduces new Automated Parking Payment service that uses license plate recognition and has no surcharge!

After launching the Setel Express delivery service last month, it seems that Setel Malaysia is not resting on its laurels and has added yet another new feature to its app. This time around, Setel is introducing an Automated Parking Payment service that uses license plate recognition for a seamless parking experience.

For now, this feature is only available at Suria KLCC but Setel has alluded to adding other locations in the future. In fact, based on the app, two other locations will utilise the service soon, which are KLCC Convention Centre and KLCC Lot 91.

Already making its debut on the Setel app, all you have to do to activate the service is to navigate to the ‘More’ tab on the app and select ‘Parking’. You can then add up to 5 vehicles into your Setel account by keying in their respective plate numbers.

However, do note that only one vehicle is allowed to use the service at a given time. Just make sure that your Setel Wallet has enough balance and the parking gate will automatically open when it detects your vehicle’s license plate.

Setel will also not exert any surcharge for using the Automated Parking Payment feature, whereby you will only be charged the location's standard parking fee. Furthermore, like all other payments made through the Setel app, you will also be getting Mesra points for the parking fees paid.

Another caveat to using the service is that you must enter parking through designated Setel lanes which are indicated by special banners. Here is how the Setel parking lane looks like at Suria KLCC:

If you want to know more about the Setel Automated Parking Payment service, do visit their official website here. So, what do you guys think of this latest feature by Setel? Share your thoughts with us on our Facebook page and as usual, make sure you stay tuned to TechNave for the latest news in the tech world!


Setel now a viable payment option at Kedai Mesra stores in Petronas

For those of you who use the Setel app, this could be good news for you. The app is now officially available for use at over 800 Kedai Mesra stores across the country. This means that it's now a viable payment option at the store, allowing you to pay for items without needing to bring cash.

According to Setel, the app can now be used to make e-payments in Kedai Mesra stores at Petronas petrol stations in Malaysia. In case you've never used the app before, it works like most eWallet apps. Just take your items to the counter, then open the Setel app and go to 'Payments' tabs before selecting 'Pay. Your barcode should now appear, which you can show to the cashier to scan for payment.

Easy payments and a way to track your expenses

Besides a seamless and cashless payment process, there are other advantages to using Setel at participating Kedai Mesra branches. For one, you can earn Mesra points without having to dig out your physical Mesra card anymore. It also provides you with a way to track your expenses without having to keep physical receipts. You can check the FAQ on the Setel website for more details.

If you don't have the app yet, you can download it for both Android and iOS at the respective app stores. But with that said, what are your thoughts on Setel compared to other eWallet apps? Let us know in the comments below and stay tuned to TechNave.com for more news like this.


Setel users can now use GrabPay to reload their Setel Wallet

Today, Setel has announced a new partnership with GrabPay Malaysia to provide GrabPay as a top-up option when reloading the Setel Wallet. Not only is it offering convenience, but there are also inclusive and rewarding experiences for both Setel and GrabPay users.

For starters, GrabPay users can now enjoy a refuelling experience on Setel while earning rewards on both applications. Besides earning GrabRewards for every top-up on Setel, they will also earn Mesra points when they pay with Setel for fuel or items at any Kedai Mesra nationwide.

From now up until 2 April 2022, new users of Setel and GrabPay can earn additional rewards up to RM21. New Setel users will receive RM9 free Setel credits for their first three wallet top-up transactions of RM30, while new GrabPay users will receive a 20% discount of up to RM12 on their first online transaction.

If you're a motorcyclist, you can also look forward to more rewards and discount campaigns, especially in the upcoming Ramadan and Raya periods. To learn more about the new GrabPay top-up option available on the Setel app and ongoing promotions, you can visit the official webpage right over here. Stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


Settings screenshot leaks shows the iPhone 12 Pro Max to feature an adaptive 120Hz display, Enhanced Night Mode & more

We have written plenty of iPhone rumour news over the weeks, but not so much about the so-called iPhone 12 Pro Max. In this latest news, leakster @Jon_Prosser from Twitter had shared two alleged screenshots of a settings page which tells us very interesting information about the iPhone 12 Pro Max.

According to the leaks, it seems that the iPhone 12 Pro Max could feature a LiDAR scanner that supports subject detection for both video recording and Night Mode. For your information, the LiDAR scanner is only usually found on the iPad Pro lineup and this rumour has been floating around online. Other interesting toggle options that we can see is the [email protected] Slow Mo, Enhanced Night Mode, Advance Noise Reduction, Bit Depth Video mode, and Zoom Capabilities.

Camera and display settings for current PVT model of 6.7” iPhone 12 Pro MaxWant video too? pic.twitter.com/fnJk2LELgv

These are the expect color options for the iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro Max. Which one would you get? pic.twitter.com/b4DhQoMWOB

Apart from that, there's also a High Refresh Rate option on the display settings. While it's not uncommon for new smartphones to feature a Refresh Rate option, the iPhone 12 Pro Max has an Adaptive Refresh Rate that allows the feature to switch between 120hz and 60hz according to what is shown on the display. Lastly, there's also another information that the device could feature a 6.7-inch Super Retina XDR Display with a 2788 x 1284 resolutions, and a battery capable of reaching up to 20W fast charging (which is pretty fast considering the iOS system).

The iPhone 12 Pro Max is definitely looking up to be a monstrous flagship and could cost a limb with these tech specs and features. Rumours also have it that Apple is planning to reveal the latest iPhone 12 lineup in October as a separated event due to the pandemic. Until then, stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


Several Bitcoin mining operations busted, caused Tenaga Nasional Berhad more than RM8 million losses

Can you imagine if those miners are using RTX GPUs? Luckily, these aren't. It seems that a group of individuals have been mining bitcoins and not only that, they also bypassed the electricity reading which costs Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB) more than RM8 million losses.

The police force and TNB have busted 21 mining locations just earlier this week, which includes Johor Baru, Seri Alam, Tangkak and Muar. According to the State Police Chief Comm, Datuk Ayob Khan Mydin Pitchay reported that they have seized a total of 1746 bitcoin mining machines worth RM2.6 million. Johor TNB suffered an even worst loss, about RM90 million in 2020 due to bitcoin mining.

Seven individuals were arrested, aged between 24 to 64 years old and they started the activity just last year. The mastermind behind the operation has yet to be caught, though, but those arrested are now charged under Section 379/427of the Penal Code for electricity theft.

Bitcoin seems to be quite a popular topic globally thanks to Elon Musk (again) but what do you think about it? Let us know in the comments below and do be mindful of your electricity bills. Stay safe and stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


Several Exynos-based Samsung Galaxy devices aren't compatible with Diablo Immortal

Diablo Immortal is possibly one of the biggest mobile game launches globally. Although it has yet to release in Malaysia (coming soon on 22 June), there is news reporting that Exynos devices aren't able to launch the mobile game at all.

That's right, Exynos chipsets are from Samsung Electronics and even some of the flagships with it can't even play Diablo Immortal. According to AndroidAuthority.com, the mobile game encountered many graphical errors that became unplayable. Reports say that Blizzard Entertainment is working to fix the issue as we speak.

In case you're wondering, below is a list of Samsung Galaxy devices that have a problem playing Diablo Immortal:

Besides the Galaxy phones mentioned above, we have to assume that most Exynos-based devices are incompatible with Diablo Immortal. It's hard to say whose fault was it either, and hopefully, a fixed patch will come by the time it launches in Malaysia. Stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


Several OPPO R11 advertisements appear across China, hinting it's coming soon

OPPO has been quite quiet for awhile now, it’s not that they have nothing going on but probably preparing to market the OPPO R11 which we reported last month . Then out of no where, OPPO has pulled off a huge advertising scheme all across major cities in China promoting the R11 and we don’t even know how it looks like yet.

According to the source, the advertisements have appeared in Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Chengdu, Chongqing, and others. So what about the tech-specs? As speculated since March, we are betting that the 5X Zoom Technology will be integrated into the phone, which also means that it will have a dual rear camera setup. The latest rumours have it that the dual rear will house a 16MP + 8MP camera sensor, while the front will be a 16MP camera. Moving on, a Snapdragon 660 should be featured with it, along with the standard 5.5-inch 1080p display with a memory package of 4GB RAM + 64GB ROM.

With the sudden marketing about the R11, this also indicates that the phone is coming quite soon. We will be giving a time frame of June or July. Stay tuned for more news at TechNave.com.


Several new Acer devices for professionals unveiled from #[email protected] event

Recently, Acer just announced a bunch of new gadgets in their laptop lineup at its annual [email protected] Global Press Conference in New York. Besides the gaming laptop lineup, the company has also showcased several new laptops for working professionals and casual users. Let's take a look at what they got below:

One of the newest ones is a high-end desktop that's optimized for graphic designers, filmmakers, engineers, architects, developers and other creators is the ConceptD. There are a couple of ConceptD devices, ConceptD 900 features high-end tier specifications such as an Intel Xeon Gold 6148 processors with 40 cores and 80 threads + NVIDIA Quadro RTX 6000 graphics, whereas the ConceptD 500 has an 8-core and 16-thread 9th Gen Intel Core i9-9900K processor that hits up to 5.0GHZ, and up to NVIDIA Quadro RTX 4000 GPUs. ConceptD devices also come with a high-end monitor with precise colour accuracy and has silent processing too.

Next up, the new TravelMate P6 Series Notebook was also announced and designed for professionals on-the-go. Going for an ultra-thin and light design (1.1 kg only!), it doesn't compromise the tech specs inside as it packs a Windows 10 Pro OS with up to 8th Gen Intel Core i7 processors, up to 24GB DDR4 memory, up to NVIDIA GeForce MX250 graphics, and up to 1TB of responsive Gen 3 x4 PCIe SSD using NVMe technology.

Furthermore, this 14-inch notebook (Full HD, Corning Gorilla Glass) has 20 hours of battery life (based on MobileMark 2014) and can also be charged up to 50% in less than 45 minutes. It's also nice to know that it has a four-mic array that picks up vocals from up to 6.5 feet away.

Acer's Aspire and Spin series also make a return. Starting with the Aspire series, it comprises of the usual Aspire 7, Aspire 5 and Aspire 3 trio, all three has the latest processing and graphics power with narrow Full HD displays. Below is a highlight summary of each Aspire model:

Aspire 7 - 8th Gen Intel Core i7 processor, up to 1TB NVMe PCIe SSD in RAID 0, 2TBB

Aspire 5 - 8th Gen Intel Core i7 processor with NVIDIA GeForce MX250 graphics, or 2nd Gen AMD Ryzen Mobile Processor with Radeon Vega Graphics, Radeon RX 540 graphics

Aspire 3 - up to 8th gen Intel Core i7 processor with NVIDIA GeForce MX250 graphics, or a 2nd Gen AMD Ryzen Mobile Processor with Radeon Vega Graphics, Radeon RX 540 graphics, and BlueLightShield

Then for the Spin series, only the Spin 3 was announced. It's powered by Windows 10 and up to an 8th Gen Intel Core i7 processor and an optional NVIDIA GeForce MX230 GPU, up to a 512GB PCIe SSD and up to 1TB of HDD storage, a dockable and rechargeable pen, and enhanced Wi-Fi performance. It's also lightweight at 1.7kg and can flip its 14-inch display in 360-degrees.

Finally, the Chromebooks are also back and the 715 model is the first Chromebook with a dedicated numeric keypad. Besides that, both models have a military-grade durable aluminium chassis body, fingerprint readers, and Citrix Ready Certification, sporting up to 8th Gen Intel Core processors, up to 12 hours of battery life, dual USB Type-C 3.1 ports and a USB Type-C dock for workstations and more.

For more information, you may head to their official website here to check out all the new Acer products announced last night. Stay tuned for more Acer news at Technave.com.


Apple AirPods now available in USA concept stores (and Apple Malaysia online store)

Just a few hours ago, Apple has finally put the AirPods listed in their online store for $159. Initially, the AirPods were supposed to be released in late October but was delayed for unknown reasons. But they are finally available now, just in time for Christmas.

In their official statement, all Apple Authorized Resellers and selected carriers will have the AirPods sometime next week (we're not sure if Malaysia is included). And as for shipment, it will begin in "limited quantities" at launch and customers are encouraged to check the online store for updates on availability and shipping ETA.

AirPods were first introduced in mid-September this year, following the much rumoured removed headphone jack on the iPhone 7 and 7 Plus, the wireless Bluetooth earpiece can last up to 5 hours of music playback and it's said to have a "seamless and automatic connection" between the AirPods and an iPhone. Users can also simply charge the AirPods inside a small travel case that acts as a charging station.

"AirPods introduce an effortless wireless listening experience packed with high-quality audio and long battery life. These magical wireless headphones use advanced technology to reinvent how we listen to music, make phone calls, enjoy TV shows and movies, play games and interact with Siri, providing a wireless audio experience not possible before." said the website.

Granted, the Malaysia price of the AirPods was already revealed for RM849, but we're hoping the price gets corrected since the AirPods are only official now in the USA. Stay tuned for more news at Technave.com.


Several new OPPO F7 teasers released, promoting its 6.2-inch Super Full Screen display

As some of you already know, the OPPO F7 is coming soon but for Malaysia, it's still currently unknown. On OPPO's official Twitter page for India, we got a bunch of F7 teasers promoting its "Super Full Screen" in creative advertisements. Besides that, there are some tech-specs about it too.

1/2 Make way for the brilliant and bold #OPPOF7 that is equipped with an awesome Super Full Screen for the ultimate viewing experience, that will leave you mesmerized! pic.twitter.com/4iKeS7dz3d

According to sources, the F7 will have a new groundbreaking 25MP for the selfie snapper, accompanied by OPPO's A.I. Beauty technology and HDR as well. In addition, it's said that the company is looking to integrated some augmented reality stickers but I guess it should work similar to honor's version, or maybe animated ones just like Apple's.

2/2 Make way for the brilliant and bold #OPPOF7 that is equipped with an awesome Super Full Screen for the ultimate viewing experience, that will leave you mesmerized! pic.twitter.com/IZOGSCLuUt

For the Super Full Screen, the size is 6.2-inch and we aren't sure if that the standard F7 or the plus variant. Whichever it is, both phones will have Full HD+ resolution with a 19:9 screen-to-body aspect ratio. That's covering up to 89% on the front,

As far as we know, there is no official date for the F7 yet but we are assuming that it'll be arriving at the India market first before Malaysia. Until then, stay tuned for more OPPO news at TechNave.com.


Shah Alam to be testing ground for new e-scooters and other micromobility vehicles route plan

The Transport Ministry (MOT) has announced that the guidelines on the Micromobility Vehicle Route Plan have been finalised. Its Deputy Minister, Datuk Hasbi Habibollah said that the plan details the development and design of routes for micromobility vehicles such as e-scooters, mopeds, personal mobility devices (PMD), personal mobility aids (PMA) and others.

As reported by Bernama, the guidelines, which were developed by the Town and Country Planning Department (PLANMalaysia) focused on infrastructure requirements and other support facilities for the vehicles. It will serve as a guide and reference for federal departments or agencies, state authorities, local government authorities (PBT) and stakeholders in the planning, developing and designing micromobility vehicle routes in existing and new development areas.

Hasbi stressed that the relevant authorities must provide a safe road infrastructure for the use of micromobility vehicles based on the guidelines. Speaking in Parliament today, the Deputy Transport Minister also announced that Shah Alam, through the Shah Alam City Council (MBSA), has been selected as the first testing location or sandbox for these guidelines.

The guidelines and the sandbox project will launch in Shah Alam on 12 march 2023. Besides that, Hasbi revealed that the Malaysian Institute of Road Safety Research (MIROS) was also drafting a specification requirement or safety assessment programme, as well as studying the need to establish a standard for micromobility vehicles.

So, what do you guys think of the introduction of the Micromobility Vehicle Route Plan? Share your thoughts in the comments below and stay tuned to TechNave for more tech news from Malaysia and beyond.


Shapeshifting Smartphones Coming soon?

By now, we've all seen the paper thin tablets that came out of CES 2013, but some people haven't just been watching, but actively working on taking these concepts to the next level. The same team who brought us the PaperTab from CES 2013 have been hard at work to create the MorePhone which is a paper thin smartphone that curls up when it receives a call or notification. Rather than vibrate, the MorePhone morphs, curling or bending depending on what alert or notification you receive. Unfortunately, while it is clear that the electrophoretic display the team have come up with works as they want it to, it is still quite some time until consumers will get a morphing shape-shifting smartphone of their own. According to Dr. Vertegaal, Director of the team responsible for the MorePhone, he estimates that the MorePhone technology may reach consumers in 5 to 10 years. In the meantime, check out the video here for a glimpse at your future shape-shifting smartphone.


Share ALL of your happy holiday moments with the new Xpax, FREE 10GB high speed Facebook and 10GB basic Internet

Want to share ALL of your happy holiday moments this upcoming Christmas? Then get it on and online with the all new simplified yet maximized Xpax featuring up to 10GB of FREE high speed Facebook and 10GB of FREE Basic Internet! Upload all the Christmas celebration pictures, videos of costume parties or whatever you want... heck, take a Facebook Live video if you want! The all-new Xpax can handle it all, #NO KELENTONG!

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Get RM6 credit + 200MB Hi-speed Internet + call rates at 30 sen/min + SMS rates at 15sen/SMS with an RM10 Xpax starter pack! Just make sure your Xpax is active to enjoy FREE 10GB High Speed Facebook and FREE 10GB Basic Internet every month, no complicated limitations, just use it however, whenever and wherever you want! And if you somehow manage to use up all these freebies, you can always subscribe to the affordable pricing plans below.

There's a plan for everyone for every need with these affordably priced Xpax plans

If you need something more with the new simple Xpax, the add-ons below offer all that you need at the same affordable price points! Check out all the details about the new Xpax prepaid plan at www.xpax.com.my!

There's something for everyone even with the new simplified yet maximized Xpax, just add-on what you need!


Share the CNY cheer with Shopee Kong Si Fa Cai celebration with prices as low as RM0.88 and discounts up to 88%

Usher in this Chinese New Year with the Shopee Kongsi Fa Chai celebration. Starting from today till the 6th of February 2019, expect to catch amazing deals, offers, giveaways and social media contests on the shopping platform. Keep an eye out for these dates: 14th to 16th of January and 22nd till 24th of January as festival themed sales will make an appearance such as CNY Essentials Festivals, Shocking Sale Festival, Shopee Mall Festival, Cashback Festival and CNY Mega Festival.

Throughout the Shopee Kongsi Fa Chai celebration, there are many exciting activities, sales and events to catch such as the 88% Cashback daily event where users will receive a cashback of 88% (which is capped at RM5.88) when they spend on Shopee with vouchers given out at 3PM every day. There’s also the Mystery Boxes event where users look out for 88888 mystery boxes given out by brands on the platform which features selected items for less than half price with free shipping!

Get your body ready and shake, shake, shake! Shopee Shake to win RM88888 requires you to share the prosperity tree as hard as you can to win vouchers and prizes worth a total of RM88888. Test your knowledge in the CNY Live Quiz on the Shopee app on weekdays at 12PM from the 14th till 31st January. If you’re too busy during the day, no worries as Shopee will be having the quiz at 12PM and 8PM on the 22nd till 24th of January. You’ll stand a chance to win a weekly prize of RM1000 and other prizes. If you find yourself on the app a lot, why not keep and eye out for the Shocking Sale on the 15th and 22nd January. 8 different sales will be happening throughout the day with prices as low as RM0.88 and discounts of up to 88%.

Besides that, joining the Shopee brands family today are MSI, Logitech, Etude House, Crocs, ELLE, Anmum and World of Sports which gives us even more variety when shopping online on Shopee! You can find more information on their website. For the latest Chinese New Year Deals, make sure you follow TechNave.com!


Share your New Year memories on the go with the Yes Super 88 Postpaid Plan with Huddle XS

For this new year, share your videos, social media and Internet connection with friends and family, with the Limited Edition Huddle XS that comes bundled for FREE with the Yes Super 88 Postpaid Plan. Eye-catchingly red for the Year of the Monkey, the Huddle XS is a mobile hotspot that offers fast 4G connectivity for up to 5 devices at a time. Available for a limited-time promotion until 31 March 2016, the Huddle XS makes for the perfect travel buddy during this New Year and after anytime, anywhere.

The Limited Edition red Huddle XS that comes free with the Yes Super 88 Postpaid plan is worth RM509 by itself. Despite that, it is being offered for FREE with the Yes Super 88 Postpaid plan bundle at just RM88 a month. In addition, the plan bundles together 11GB worth of consistently fast 4G data or Internet so you and your friends or family can get quality connectivity at greater value-for-money.

Small and lightweight, the Huddle XS is easy to carry about, fitting easily into any pocket or bag. Capable of lasting for up to 6 hours on a single charge, you can go about to your friends and relatives without having to worry about recharging. The Yes 4G network offers over 85% population coverage in all major towns nationwide so you can go anywhere in Malaysia and stay connected with friends and family across the country easily.

Designed for sharing, the Huddle XS can connect up to 5 devices all at once, so you and 4 other friends or family members can stay connected this New Year. Thanks to the consistently fast 20Mbps Yes 4G LTE network and Huddle XS you and up to 4 friends or relatives can rest assured and stay connected with:

Unlike the white Huddle XS, the Limited-edition Huddle XS that is bundled for free with the Yes Super 88 Postpaid plan is both red and eye-catching. It is exclusive for this New Year up until 31 March 2016. Considering that red is both auspicious and brings good fortune, it should go well with the rest of your red clothes and accessories for this Year of the Monkey.


Share your OPPO journey and countdown to 2019 at Glowtopia!

In conjunction with OPPO’s SuperVOOC fast charging, OPPO is giving away tickets to the biggest glow in the dark New Years’ countdown festival, Glowtopia! Organized by SuperVOOC Season, all you have to do is share your journey and experiences with OPPO.

If you’re interested in joining, simply click on this link, fill in the details needed and you are in the running to win yourself tickets to countdown to 2019 at Glowtopia. The OPPO R17 Pro smartphone is one of the smartphones that utilizes the SuperVOOC fast charge and can charge 40% battery in just 10 minutes. So are you going to share your OPPO experience? Stay tuned to TechNave.com for more cool events, competitions and more!


Share your best night photo and stand a chance to win a Hong Kong trip + an OPPO R17 Pro!

So you're here and you're probably trying to try your luck on winning a free trip to Hong Kong. Ok, let's get it started then. OPPO Malaysia is now giving you a chance to win an all-paid expense to that place, as well as winning a brand new R17 Pro which was just recently launched for RM2699. Called as the Thousand Stories of the Night, the social contest is now open to all in Malaysia. Here's how you can join.

First, participants will have to share their best night photo taken and publish it on their Facebook and Twitter account (best to have it set to public, so the company can spot you). Along with the hashtags #OPPOR17Pro #StoriesOfTheNight, the caption or short story of the night photo must not be more than 150 words. The contest will end on 17 December 2018, 11.59PM and winners will be announced on OPPO's social media platform.

To recap some of the tech spec highlights of the R17 Pro, it features a Smart Aperture that can switch from f/1.5 to f/2.4 back and forth on the primary camera depending on the lighting environment. In addition, it's also accompanied by an AI Ultra Clear Engine as well, which is said to be able to take high-quality night photography effortlessly.

If you want to know more about the social contest, you may check it out at its official website here. Good luck and stay tuned for more OPPO news at TechNave.com.


Share your happy memories online on OPPO's Double the Celebration Challenge and win prizes worth over RM7000

Today, OPPO Malaysia has officially launched the OPPO A96 and its pre-order has already begun. To celebrate the launch of the A96, the company is kicking off the “Double the Celebration Challenge” for everyone in Malaysia to take part.

Starting today as well (18 April) until 9 May 2022, OPPO Malaysia is inviting everyone to document their happy memories on social media. With prizes worth more than RM7000, you just have to like and share the contest post here publicly, tag a friend and comment on what you want to double-up during this Raya season with the hashtags #OPPOA96 and #GandakanStoranGandakanKegembiraan.

A total of 13 winners will be announced on the OPPO Malaysia Facebook and Instagram page on 13 May 2022. Below is a list of prizes that you can win:

That's all, folks. Good luck and have fun! To know more about the OPPO A96, you can check out our pre-order news coverage right here. Stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


Share your love story online and stand a chance to win a free Moto G5S Plus

Are you the type that wants the world to know how much in love are you? Well, Motorola Malaysia has something for you just for that. Introducing #HelloPerfectMatch, you can post your love story online and win a free Moto G5S Plus this Valentine's Day! Joining the contest is easy, here are just three steps for you to do so:

And that's it! Melt everyone's hearts including the Motorola Malaysia Facebook page Admin and you might just walk away with a Moto G5S Plus! Contest ends 13 February 2018 and to have a better understanding of the rules, you can read the Terms & Conditions here. Good luck!


4 ways to avoid being scammed when buying things on Facebook

Photo courtesy of Business News Daily and Kaiser Health News

As you might've noticed, online shopping has become one of the beloved features on Facebook nowadays. Compared to platforms like Shopee and Lazada, buying things on Facebook is relatively riskier as it doesn't have a comprehensive online shopping system. Therefore, we have come across different kinds of news reporting how the buyers fell into the traps set by scammers. Today, we are here to share with you what are the ways or methods that you can follow when you want to purchase products on Facebook to avoid being scammed.

If you find more than one or two newly-registered pages on Facebook, you should pay more attention to such pages, because they are likely to be scammers. So how do we identify them? First of all:

Secondly, you can also click "Go to Ad Library" through Page Transparency, and then view the content promoted by the Facebook Page. When you find that the prices of the promoted products are very cheap, you may need to pay more attention. After all, the price of the product is already cheap, why do they need to pay much for advertising?

Besides that, if the product price is too far from the market price, you might need to pay more attention as well. For example, if the market price is RM5000, and he only sells RM1000 and it is still brand new, then you have to be aware as it sounds too good to be true.

There is another type of scammer who says that they "are closing the company" or selling products for the sake of "clearing out the stock". They would probably also mention that the product has low stock to make buyers believe that the product is a hot deal.

You can ask the seller to get their bank account and search through Facebook to check whether the bank account number has been posted by someone saying it is a scammer. At the same time, try to avoid bank accounts with different names from Facebook pages, because normal sellers generally do not put different names for their bank accounts, and they do not frequently change them as well.

We can also use the CCID Portal or download the Semak Mule App to check whether the remittance bank account has been involved in crimes! If the bank account has been reported, the police will keep a record.

The above are the methods to avoid being scammed and what actions should be taken after being scammed. Thank you Jian Yao for providing us with such valuable information. We should always remind ourselves to be more careful when we come accross certain suspicious online marketplaces. For more technology news, please stay tuned to TechNave.com.


Apple AirPods rumoured to come with body temperature sensor as well?

Based on a statement by Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, future Apple AirPods could come equipped with a body temperature sensor similar to the upcoming Apple Watch Series 8. While not much is known in regards to which exact AirPods will come with the aforementioned sensor, it does give us a better idea of what to expect from Apple in the future.

According to our previous report, the Apple Watch Series 8 is expected to be unveiled somewhere around 2022, which is relatively soon. With all that said, do take some of the information with a grain of salt, because Apple has yet to provide an official statement on the leak.

Not only that, but there’s also no news on the Malaysia release date, local pricing, and exact tech specs for now. What are your thoughts on the Apple AirPods potentially getting a body temperature sensor? Let us know on our Facebook page and for more updates like this, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


Shareholders had approved the proposed merger for Celcom and Digi

Over the weekend, the Board of Directors of Digi.Com Berhad and Axiata Group Berhad announced the companies' shareholders had approved the proposed merger of Digi and Celcom's operations at its Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM). A formal filing on the outcome of the EGM will be made to Bursa Malaysia once the market reopens in the coming week.

The outcome of the EGM by poll vote has been submitted to Bursa Securities (Bursa) as required by the applicable regulations. As shareholders of Axiata have given the nod, the merger moves closer to completion, having previously cleared the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC), the Securities Commission and Bursa before this EGM. At completion, Axiata and Telenor will hold equal ownership of 33.1% each in the newly merged company, which is proposed to be named Celcom Digi Berhad.


Shark Fin Pop-Up Cam OPPO Reno announced for RM1999

Today, OPPO Malaysia has finally revealed the OPPO Reno smartphone in Malaysia. Slated at the price of RM1999, the pre-order for the device will start tomorrow (17 May) as mentioned from a few days ago and customers can collect it on 28 May 2019 with a free Smart Battery Case, an extended one-year warranty and a screen protector.

As for the OPPO Reno 10x Zoom model, this one will come at a later date at 27 May 2019 and the price is yet to be unveiled as well. But if we have to guess, it will certainly cost more than this for having an extra periscope that can zoom up to 60x. Speaking of zooms, the standard Reno won't have any zooms but its camera performance is already quite good.

The Reno uses a 6.4-inch AMOLED Panoramic display with no camera notch in sight (+ an in-display fingerprint sensor). The back is where the 48MP + 5MP dual rear camera is with an amazing texture and design

OPPO integrates an unusual pop-up 16MP front camera mechanic where an LED sensor and Face Unlock sensor are. The top speaker is also right there

On the bottom, they managed to squeeze in a 3.5mm headphone jack, USB Type-C and speaker grill. The volume and SIM card tray are on the left, while the power button is on the right side

Besides that, it also packs a Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 chipset, 6GB of RAM, 256GB storage, 3765mAh battery with VOOC 3.0 Charging technology, ColorOS 6 (Android 9 Pie) out of the box and NFC connectivity. For colour model options, there's Ocean Green (the one we have now) and Jet Black. This also means that the Nebula Purple and Pink Mist is on the 10x Zoom model.

Stay tuned for more OPPO news at TechNave.com.


Sharp AQUOS XLED 4K TV Malaysia release - 65-inch with Google TV for RM15,999 as early bird price

Yesterday, Sharp Corporation officially announced the entry of its latest AQUOS XLED 4K TV to Asia, the Middle East, and Africa Regions. Among the markets, Malaysia is part of the first wave and Malaysian customers can now get the SHARP AQUOS XLED 4K TV with Google TV.

According to Sharp, the AQUOS XLED combines both LCD and OLED display technology. Featuring Xtreme mini-LED technology, it has over 2,000 backlight dimming zones and an increased 88x* backlight LEDs, which is 6x* the peak brightness compared to conventional displays. Moreover, it was designed with Deep Chroma Quantum Dot technology for the highest colour coverage.

Complementing the visuals further, this TV also has Dolby Vision IQ that can intelligently optimize the "perfect" picture. Then in terms of sound, the SHARP AQUOS XLED 4K TV comes with an ARSS+ surround speaker system with Dolby Atmos. It's equipped with 11 speakers surrounding the screen, enabled with a combination of speakers in high, mid, and low-frequency ranges.

Available at Sharp’s participating dealers online and offline, the early bird promo price is at RM15,999 for the 65-inch model, from today until 31 May 2023. Plus, buyers of the new AQUOS XLED will get a free DJI mini 3 worth RM2,399. Customers can visit the physical stores to experience the TV first-hand and purchase the product.


Sharp Aquos Zero 5G Basic & Aquos Sense 5G release: 240Hz screen with Android 11

Currently, Sharp is the only company that brings smartphones with 240Hz screens to the market. After launching the Sharp Aquos Zero 2, the tech giant is now back with the Sharp Aquos Zero 5G Basic that comes with such a high refresh rate screen. There is also the Sharp Aquos Sense 5G being launched as well and both of them will have the latest Android 11.

Starting with the Aquos Zero 5G Basic, it features a Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G chipset paired with 6 GB of RAM and 64 GB of storage. It also sports a 6.4-inch OLED panel with a resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels. As mentioned, the display supports a 240Hz refresh rate and has an integrated fingerprint reader as well.

For photography, the device comes with a triple-camera setup that brings a 48MP main sensor, a 13.1MP wide-angle camera, and an 8MP telephoto lens. On the front, there is a 16.3MP selfie camera placed in a teardrop notch. The connectivity features will include Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 5.1, GPS, NFC, and a USB-C port. It also has a 4,050mAh battery on board.

The Sharp Aquos Sense 5G is more on the budget level with a Snapdragon 690 5G chipset. It has 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage. For the 120Hz screen, it uses a 5.8-inch IGZO LCD with a resolution of 1080 x 2280 pixels.

For photography, the device has a triple-camera setup as well that brings two 12MP sensors and an 8MP sensor. On the front, there will be an 8MP selfie camera in the teardrop notch. It is powered by a 4570 mAh battery and certified with an IP68 rating. The connectivity features include Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 5.1, GPS, NFC, and USB-C.

Let us know what you think about the two new smartphones from Sharp on our Facebook page. Stay tuned to TechNave.com for more latest smartphone launches.


Sharp Malaysia partners with MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE DEAD RECKONING PART ONE to offer AQUOS XLED promos

To celebrate the company's 111th anniversary, Sharp Electronics Malaysia is partnering with the upcoming anticipated MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE DEAD RECKONING PART ONE movie to highlight AQUOS XLED. The AQUOS XLED smart TV lineup was already announced for the Malaysian market last month, but only the vanilla model was mentioned.

To promote the new lineup, AQUOS XLED will come in two variants - a 65-inch model priced at RM15,999, whereas the 75-inch model will come into the market in July 2023 at RM25,999. Customers will also stand a chance to win prizes such as the Sharp AQUOS 65-inch 4K UHD Android TV and Dolby Atmos Sound Bar, along with complimentary gifts upon purchase. Massive discounts and promotions will be available from 19 June to 31 July 2023 across Sharp's official authorised dealers.

In regards to the movie, Sharp will also host an online contest where lucky winners will have the opportunity to attend the exclusive premiere of MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE DEAD RECKONING PART ONE on 10 July 2023. That's right, these winners will be among the first to watch it in the cinemas before the official debut date on 12 July 2023.

In terms of features, below is a summary of all the highlighted technologies from the AQUOS XLED:


Sharp Mebius Pad announced, Windows 8 + 10.1-inch IGZO + water resistant tablet

The Sharp Mebius Pad was recently announced at CEATEC in Japan and is the first Windows 8 tablet from the company. Featuring a 10.1-inch Sharp IGZO panel with tech specs like 2560 x 1600 resolution and an Intel Atom Z3370 processor, the tablet is currently undergoing dust-proof and water-proof certification and is expected to get IPX5, IPX7 and IP5X certification. The ultra thin and super energy efficient IGZO panel ensures longer battery life and results in a fairly slim tablet. Unfortunately it is expected to launch in Japan in early 2014, with Malaysia release dates and pricing probably after that date. We will keep you posted, but with these tech specs we're expecting the Sharp Mebius Pad to be in the premium business range so start saving up.


Sharp announces 5.5-inch IGZO display with 4K resolution for 806ppi pixel density

Like a sign of the inevitable, Sharp has announced the world's first 5.5-inch IGZO display with 4K or 2160 x 3840 pixel resolution. This results in another world's first 806ppi pixel density. Considering that the technology for 8K or 4360 x 7680 resolution displays have already been worked on and announced it just seems like a matter of time before we should expect 5.5-inch 8K displays as well. No news yet how much power the new 4K display screen requires or if there are any new devices which will carry this new Sharp display but it is only a matter of time before the first 4K display smartphone arrives, perhaps even with the Samsung Galaxy Note 5? No Malaysia release dates or pricing details but we expect the first 4K display smartphone to be priced very premiumly.


Sharp could become the biggest supplier in terms of iPhone displays

Based on a statement by gizchina.com, it seems that Sharp might become Apple’s largest supplier of iPhone display starting this year onwards. While not much is known in regards to which device will come equipped with the displays from Sharp, our source did mention that Sharp reportedly spent $390 million to purchase the JDI Baishan Factory.

With all that said, do take some information with a grain of salt, due to the fact that Sharp has yet to provide an official statement on the reports. What are your thoughts on Sharp becoming the biggest iPhone display manufacturer? Let us know on our Facebook page and for more updates like this, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


Sharp just revealed a new AQUOS zero2 phone with 240Hz refresh rate display and more

With a bombardment of smartphones over the months, Sharp also decided to jump into the bandwagon so it seems that they aren't giving up just yet. Just recently, we learn that they have released three new devices from the AQUOS lineup - a zero2, sense3 and sense3 plus.

But first, let's check out the zero2. What's so special about this smartphone is that it sports a 6.4-inch OLED display...with a refresh rate up to 240Hz! This marks the first smartphone to achieve such feat, and it's double of the ASUS ROG Phone 2 currently at 120Hz. Besides that, the display is also curved and weighs just 143g.

Putting that aside, there's also an in-display fingerprint scanner and face unlock. The notch on top is where the 8MP front-facing camera sits, whereas the dual rear camera comprises of a 12MP (f/1.7, main) + 20MP (f/2.4, ultra-wide) sensor.

Inside the hood, the zero2 features a Snapdragon 855 chipset, 8GB of RAM, 256GB UFS 3.0 storage, a 3130mAh battery pack, and Android 10 out of the box. It's also water and dust resistant but it's unclear on which grade it has, as the source said IPX5 / IPX8 / IP6X ratings.

Moving on to the mid-range lineup, the sense3 and sense3 plus are more or less the same. You can check out the differences below:

Currently, there are no release dates nor price for the smartphones mentioned above, except for the zero2 which is said to come in December. Malaysia probably won't have it but what do you think of the zero2? Let us know in the comments and stay tuned for more cool tech news at TechNave.com.


Sharp releasing Star Wars theme smartphone in Japan soon

With Rogue One: A Star Wars Story movie just around the corner, Japanese company, Sharp who showcased their Sharp Z2 and M1 smartphones in Malaysia just earlier this month have decided to come up with a Japanese exclusive for SoftBank with Star Wars theme, coupled with some impressive tech-specs and customized Star Wars goodies inside. Here's what we know so far about the tech-specs:

With customizable Star Wars goodies inside, it comes with either Light or Dark Side models with their respective logos located at the back of the phone. The live wallpaper "puts" the user in either an X-Wing or TIE Fighter cockpit, which acts an actual home button, along with skinned widgets for weather, clock and others.

To add on to that, there's also some wallpapers of the original Star Wars trilogy, and a free Star Wars: The Force Awakens movie until December 2019.

Since it's only for the Japanese market, it will be on sale for 97,920 Yen (around RM3899) on 2 December 2016. So if you happen to be in Japan, buy it maybe? Stay tuned for more news at Technave.com, you will.


Apple AirPower rumour resurfaces, expected to house A11 Bionic chipset

Wireless charging tech has improved a lot in recent months, with adapters capable of charging up to 40W like OPPO's new AirVOOC. Of course, fast-charging isn't the only area companies are exploring. Rumours of the AirPower charging mat are back, with Apple now allegedly able to ensure that it won't have overheating issues anymore.

For your information, the AirPower is a wireless charging mat that comes with multiple Qi-wireless coils. The idea Apple had in mind for this was to allow users to be able to place devices anywhere on top of the mat without worrying about whether it's aligned properly. Previously, this wasn't doable as it reportedly caused overheating.

But according to Notebookcheck (via Jon Prosser), Apple has resolved this issue with the help of the A11 Bionic chipset. With the chipset and a new system in place, the AirPower prototype was supposedly able to dynamically route power to specific coil regions where devices are placed on. It will also be designed to wait for temperatures to drop before adding more power, thus preventing overheating.

Here’s my concept of “C68”Apple’s most current internal prototype.- Fewer coils, with less overlap- A11 chip inside to manage heat- Lightning cable on right side(Though I’d expect that to change on the retail models)If they pull it off — expected Q4 2020 / Q1 2021~ $250 pic.twitter.com/sjViqjn0As

Being able to charge multiple devices would mean that charging speeds won't be fast, but that could be a trade-off that many people wouldn't mind. Jon Prosser has estimated that it could launch later this year if the product is real and that it could cost about USD 250 (~RM1081), but that's just speculation for now. Like any rumour of this sort, it's best to take it a grain of salt.

Having said that, is this something you would be keen on buying? Let us know on our Facebook page and stay tuned to TechNave.com for more updates on this.


Sharp reveals nearly no bezel Aquos Phone Xx and Xx mini smartphones, almost all screen

Sharp has recently announced their Aquos Phone Xx smartphone with a 5.2-inch screen that makes of 80.5 percent of the front of the smartphone. This means that there are almost no bezels on the smartphone. The Aquos Phone Xx mini on the other hand sports a 4.5-inch screen. Tech specs and features for the Sharp Aquos Phone Xx and Xx mini include:

Strangely enough both smartphones are quite thick at 9.8mm and the design looks rather generic (rounded corners, slate). Both will be under Japanese carrier Softbank but the larger Sharp Aquos Phone Xx is due in December 2013 while the Sharp Aquos Phone Xx Mini is due in February 2014. No Malaysia release dates or pricing but we could see some unlocked versions after those two launch dates.


Sharp unveils corner-to-corner curved and bezel-less display

While the Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge and the Samsung Galaxy Note 7 shows what curved displays can be like to own, we are still plagued with the limitation of smartphones – both phones still have bezels around the display, albeit a very tiny one. Sharp, one of the premier manufacturers of displays, has reveal a display that is without bezels, and spans from corner to corner.

Named “Corner R”, the display comes with a unique design, and sports a curved display screen amidst well chamfered and round edges. The Sharp Corner R concept phone uses Sharp Free Form Display created using the recently unveiled IGZO display technology which is said to come with 1000ppi. The prototype is a unit with a 5.2 inch screen, made completely out of a single display, without any bezels surrounding it.

Will we see this technology adopted by high-end smartphones of 2017? Will the next Apple iPhone 8 or Samsung Galaxy S8 use this display panel? We will just have to wait and see.


Shell Malaysia vows to lower carbon emission, installs solar panels at 216 retail stations

In an effort to improve its energy efficiency and reduce its carbon footprint in our country, Shell Malaysia has today announced the installation of solar panels on the roofs of its 216 retail stations nationwide. Through a collaboration with Celantech Solar, 22505 solar photo voltaic (PV) panels were installed by Shell, for a total capacity of 10.12 megawatt peak (MWp)!

In a statement today, Shell Malaysia asserted that this is part of the company’s commitment to run a safe, efficient, responsible and profitable business. In fact, all the solar panels combined can generate up to 12939 megawatt hour (MWh), which is sufficient to power roughly 3740 homes annually.

Previously in 2019, Shell Damansara Jaya and Shell Taman Connaught were the first Malaysian retail stations as well as the first in the Asia Pacific region to receive the Green Building Index (GBI) Certification. The certification is our country’s industry-recognised green rating tool for buildings to promote sustainability in the built environment.

The company is not resting on its laurels either, saying that it is planning to install solar panels at about 350 other stations by December next year. Shell Malaysia further stressed that it aims to transition towards a low-carbon future for its operations and will look for initiatives that will enable cleaner and sustainable energy solutions for its customers.

What an awesome initiative by Shell Malaysia and something that should be replicated by other major companies in our country. What do you guys think? Share your comments with us on our Facebook page and stay tuned to TechNave for the latest trending tech news such as this!


Shiny Huawei Nova 2 Lite officially launched in Malaysia for RM799

Today, Huawei Malaysia have officially launched their shiny Huawei Nova 2 Lite for an affordable RM799. Available in black and blue, the Nova 2 Lite can be purchased on 23 March 2018 onwards, from all Huawei Experience Stores, authorized resellers as well as Celcom, Maxis and Sengheng authorized stores. Check out below for the official specifications.  Here are the Huawei Nova 2 Lite tech specs:

Offering a large 5.99-inch HD+ (1440 x 720 pixel resolution, 18:9 aspect ratio) fullview display, the phone is incredibly lightweight

Don't be fooled by the material, it's actually made in plastic, just that it has a nice reflection. This applies to the black one too, minus the reflection

The dual rear camera and fingerprint sensor, as usual the secondary camera serves as a bokeh effect specialist

Same goes to the front, thankfully the Nova 2 Lite is not following the top-notch design for the front

The usual volume and power buttons, the triple SIM slot is on the other side

Speaker grill, microUSB port and a headphone jack, there's also an infrarred sensor on the top of the phone

They said the battery level has been improved, we shall see

Stay tuned for more Huawei news at TechNave.com


Shiny metal ASUS GX1000 Eagle Eye is now available online at the ASUS Store Malaysia for RM309

ASUS Malaysia continue to bring more ROG (Republic of Gamers) devices to their ASUS Store here in Malaysia with the announcement of the GX1000 Eagle Eye Mouse. Coming in Black and Silver, this brushed metal gaming mouse should offer gamers another option in their quest for fast response times and accurate killshots. As far as tech specs are concerned, the laser sensor offers a large yet precise 50 dpi to 8200 dpi resolution range and it also comes with six programmable macro buttons, three function slots, adjustable click-in weights and an LED dpi status indicator.


Shipment of products by Shopee could be delayed due to warehouse closure

With the Enhanced Movement Control Order (EMCO), certain states in Malaysia have to adhere to strict standard operation procedures (SOP). As you would expect, this has a noticeable impact on many businesses. Unfortunately, Shopee is one of them.

If you mostly do your online shopping on Shopee, you may soon notice that some of your packages aren't being shipped on time. The company has confirmed that its warehouse in Shah Alam has been closed since 9 July 2021. This is to implement some measures that were provided by the Ministry of Health, based on EMCO SOPs.

Dear valued Shopee users, pic.twitter.com/y2O3yLxLBU

Of course, the Shopee online platform and app will continue to operate as normal. The company has also assured that Shopee Express deliveries will not be affected. However, those who order products that are stored in the Shah Alam warehouse will definitely face shipment delays.

Anyway, if you have a package that's been delayed, this is probably the reason. With that said, do you order from Shopee often? What are your thoughts on its delivery services so far? Let us know in the comments, and stay tuned to TechNave for more news like this.


Shipping for Steam Deck delayed to Feb 2022

If there's one issue that's plagued (heh!) companies in 2021, it would have to be the production delays caused by the pandemic. This time, Valve is the company that has will have to delay shipment for its big product for the year - the Steam Deck.

To elaborate, Valve has announced that it will delay shipping for its handheld console until February 2022. The company originally planned for the Steam Deck to launch by December 2022, just in time for the Christmas season. But the shortage of materials affected its production time, so Valve had to push back the release date.

It should be noted that February 2022 is also when those who are interested in the Steam Deck can start making reservations again. As a reminder, the Steam Deck is a handheld console that's powered by SteamOS 3.0 and can play most Steam games at 30FPS. It comes with an AMD APU, 16GB of RAM, and up to 512GB of storage. Games can be enjoyed on the 7-inch IPS display (1280x800) or a screen via a dock.

The takeaway here is the confirmation of the next reservation window in February 2022. Hopefully, Valve will allow global shipping for the Steam Deck by then. If that happens, would you buy one for yourself? Let us know in the comments, and stay tuned to TechNave for more updates about it.


Shock yourself awake every morning with the Shock Clock smartwatch

If you are a person who needs that extra (and literal) push out of the bed to wake up every morning, this may be the wearable for you. As seen on Indigogo, the new Shock Clock wearable will give you the shock of your life, every morning or whenever you want it to. The Shock Clock will, as its name implies, shock you when your designated alarm is reached. You wear it around your wrist (like a watch) and when your morning alarm beeps, it will try to wake you up. It starts with vibrations, which is followed by beeps, and lastly when all else fails, a mild shock.

It is currently being funded on Indiegogo, and you can get yours in September for USD99 (~RM 389) as a pre-order promotion. It has already been funded, so there’s a very good chance you’ll get the product (you never know with crowdfunded projects).


Shoot easily with Samsung FlexCam, and enjoy extra features with Flex Mode on the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip4!

In recent years, foldable smartphones have gradually become popular in Malaysia. Among them, Samsung has positioned the price of its models at around RM4000, lowering the barrier to entry for foldable smartphones. With a starting price of RM4099, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip4 is easily the most affordable foldable phone available.

Samsung's foldable phones all have iconic features, allowing users to use them more easily. Today, we're going to show how some of the exclusive features and convenience that the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip4 can deliver!

As you may know, Samsung's foldable phones come with Flex Mode. This feature not only allows the device to be folded at various angles but also enables some special functions. With the Galaxy Z Flip4, you can fold it to your preferred angle to watch different content. You could also access controls like brightness or volume. Flex Mode even has a mouse-pad feature, which could prove handy in certain apps!

Setting up Flex Mode is very simple. When you fold the Galaxy Z Flip4, a folding icon appears on the bottom left. Click on the icon to enable Flex Mode, which now supports most apps. Flex Mode can also be enabled via Advanced Settings.

What's interesting is that Flex Mode would have different functions in different apps. For example, you'll get some playback controls in Youtube Music. In the image gallery, you'll get a mouse wheel control that lets you zoom in and out while browsing pictures.

Closer look at the bottom-half in Flex Mode

Besides Flex Mode, the Galaxy Z Flip4 also has a FlexCam mode that works with the camera. This mode lets you use the camera to snap pictures or record videos. The best part about this is you could do so without needing a tripod!

In FlexCam, the Galaxy Z Flip4 not only supports regular camera features. It can also function as a handheld video recorder, allowing you to record at different angles using the front and rear cameras.

Press the power button twice to turn on the camera

As you can see, the Samsung Galaxy Z series foldable smartphones offer some unique features with Flex Mode and FlexCam. Since many people are into taking short vertical videos for TikTok or YouTube Shorts, FlexCam could also be great for your social media posts. Of course, there are other things that this flexible folding mechanism can do, and it's up to you to discover them.

The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip4 is currently available on promo, where you'll get exclusive gifts worth up to RM1298! This includes a 40mm Samsung Galaxy Watch4, 3x Protective Film Replacements, and a 2-year warranty with screen replacements. It can also be purchased for as low as RM2404 with the trade-in offer.

Interested? You can check the official Samsung website to find out more or visit the Samsung experience stores and authorised dealers to try the phone! For more articles like this, stay tuned to TechNave.com!


Shoot like a pro with Huawei P10 series

Calling all smartphone shutterbugs! Now is your chance to hone your mobile photography skills with Huawei at their exclusive P10 Photography Masterclass Series at the Huawei Flagship Store, Pavillion KL! The event will go on for four consecutive weekends starting from 4 June 2017.

Led by renowned Malaysian photographers Edwin Tan, Evert Cheong, Prakash Daniel, Calven Lim and Nic Chung, participants can look forward to picking up tips from creative portrait imaging, visual story-telling and even action-packed street photography, all showcased through the lenses of the Huawei P10 Series.

Interested? You can sign up right now for the Huawei P10 Photography Masterclass Series at Huawei’s Facebook page here. Do hurry though; the slots are limited to 10 participants per workship!

You can refer to the programme schedule below:

Details of HUAWEI P10 Photography Masterclass Series featuring

Malaysian photographers at HUAWEI Flagship Store, Pavilion KL (Level 5)

Capture Cinematic photo and video with smartphone

For more information, you can also visit Huawei’s official Malaysian Facebook page here. Stay tuned to TechNave.com for the latest promos and news.


Apple AirTag's customizable engraving service does not allow offensive message

Today, Apple has presented several products including the iPad Pro with M1 chip, 24-inch colourful iMacs, new purple iPhone 12/12 mini, and more. Surprisingly, the tech giant has also announced the long-awaited smart tracker dubbed AirTag at the event. Not only helping users to find lost items, but the device can also be engraved with custom emojis, words, and numbers. However, it is said that the company will limit users on expressing their creativity in some context.

It is said that the online AirTag personalization tool can be easily offended. Users who would like to freely express their dark humour on the trackers might not be allowed to do so, at least some. For instance, the Poo emoji can't come after a Horse Face emoji, but other animal-poo combinations are good to go. It goes the same for offensive words that are spelled out with text, although it is believed that some people will find their ways around the limitation.

To recap, the Apple AirTag uses a U1 chipset that is compatible with the Find My app. When an item attached with the tracker is lost, the app will offer you a digital gyroscope arrow on your iPhone to locate it. Moreover, it also comes with features such as IP67 graded, a built-in speaker, over a year of battery life (replaceable too), and many more. A single AirTag costs RM149 and the engraving is free.

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


Shop and win with Samsung Pay at KLCC Centre Court!

Have you heard? Tomorrow (24 February) Samsung Malaysia Electronics will hold an event roadshow at KLCC Centre Court until 28 February 2017 and it will be the official day of Samsung Pay going live officially. This is open to all shoppers and Samsung customers, so why not come and experience the convenience of Samsung Pay, and get some rewards too from participating banks!

Here is a list of Samsung Pay Bank Partners exclusive giveaways:

Speaking of merchant promotions, Samsung Pay merchants attractive offers:

So that’s it, come on over, activate and use Samsung Pay at your favourite merchants! Samsung Pay is currently compatible with Galaxy S7  and S7 edge, Galaxy Note5, Galaxy S6 edge+ and Galaxy A5 and A7 Series (2016 and 2017 versions) in Malaysia.

For more information, visit www.samsung.com/my/samsungpay.

*All offers are subject to the individual merchants' terms and conditions.


Shop at Notebook Plaza on its 11th anniversary and stand a chance to win big prizes!

Hey, Christmas might be over, but it doesn't mean the shopping has to end! Many companies are still running promotions, so now's a good time to buy what you want. And if that's a new AMD Ryzen™ laptop, you should check out Notebook Plaza's 11th anniversary promo campaign for some sweet deals.

From the 5th to 7th January 2022, you can enjoy discounts of up to 60% from the Notebook Plaza 11th anniversary IT Fair via Lazada Malaysia. There are six laptops available at discounts - the Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-45-R5PP), Acer Swift 3 (SF314-43-R7TH), ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (M3500Q-CL1185TS), ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA401Q-ECK2081TS), MSI Modern 14 (B5M-072), and MSI Delta 15 (A5EFK-059).

So, why pick an AMD laptop? The AMD Ryzen™ 5000 series mobile CPUs are among the best available for laptops in 2022. They provide top-tier multi-threaded performance, making it easy to handle work like video rendering and photo editing with ease. Also, the power of AMD Radeon™ Graphics means that you can even play PC games on the go. Besides that, these AMD mobile CPUs have enhanced power efficiency, which ensures that the laptops can last much longer. As the cherry on top, the laptops above with the AMD Ryzen™ 5000 series mobile CPUs are all ultrabooks, so they're super compact and highly portable.

Besides the discounts, customers also have a chance to score big with a lucky draw with each purchase of RM300 or more. There are up to 10 Acer Gateway FAE-i53 wireless earphones (worth RM239) to be won, along with other big prizes. These include an Acer Swift 1 laptop (SF114-34-P9TR) worth RM2499. You could also win a 43-inch Philips UHD LED Smart TV (worth RM1599), an HP OMEN Citadel gaming chair (worth RM1299), and more!

On top of that, you get to enjoy free shipping for all purchases of more than RM999 and grab vouchers worth up to RM200. As a special bonus, Malaysian actor Douglas Lim will be making an appearance! If you're interested, do check out the promo campaign website for details. Also, stay tuned to TechNave for more news and promos like this one.


Shop at Shopee this Aidilfitri with 200% cashback and RM1 deals!

From the 25th of April through the 6th of June, Shopee customers can do their Aidilfitri shopping with amazing deals and rebates. Discounts of up to 80% as well as other deals will be given to customers who purchase from the 600 selected brands on Shopee Mall with their “Raya dengan Shopee” campaign.

Among some deals offered during this campaign includes a 200% cashback offer which happens every Monday. Vouchers will be given out at specific times of the day to enable refunds for your purchases. Shocking Sale is another neat offer where shoppers will see deals as low as RM1 throughout the campaign but you’ll be seeing more RM1 deals on Wednesdays. Also, there’s RM5million to be won through Goyang Shopee. All shoppers have to do is shake their phones to redeem Shopee Coins, vouchers and gifts worth up to RM5million with greater chances to win on Fridays.

Shocking Sales happen at certain times of the day!

In addition, your favourite celebrities will be hosting live streams on Shopee Live where they will be talking and featuring some products on the Shopee App itself. This happens on weekdays from 8.30PM to 9.30PM. Also taking place on weekdays is the Shopee Quiz where shoppers will have to answer 8 questions to win a cut of the 2 million Shopee Coins each session. You can find Shopee Quiz happening at noon every weekday.

Since fasting month is coming, Shopee has got your iftar sorted out with up to 47% off beverages on weekdays at The Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf from the 16th of May onwards. You can redeem vouchers for the The Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf during the Shocking Sale which can only be redeemed at outlets in the Klang Valley except KLIA. If you want something more filling, Kenny Rogers is offering up to 40% discount on Family Value Set meals starting from the 6th of May and there’s an array of buffet meal deals available as well such as 30% off Hotel Maya KL, 20% off at the Boulevard Hotel KL and RM20 off at the Royale Chulan Seremban.

The Goyang Raya game. Just shake the phone to redeem coins!

What makes Shopee even better is the ability to buy literally anything on there. Yes, I said what I said. If you’re interested in purchasing a house,  S P Setia is selling some units on the app with prices starting from RM262000. All shoppers have to do is pay a deposit of RM688 to secure a property in their name before heading over to the sales gallery to complete the rest of the process. The first 8 customers who purchase a home on the app are eligible to receive rebates up to 25%, Shopee vouchers worth RM3888 and a home kit worth RM5000. If you’re interested in fancy cars, you’re also able to grab that on the app as well as Honda, Toyota, BMW, Ford, Hyundai and more are all now available on the Shopee AutoMall. There’s a bunch of offers available for vehicle purchases on the app such as RM1 booking fees, interest rates from 1.81% per annum, rebates, freebies, extra accessories and a 29% discount on bikes.

But wait, there’s more. Paying with certain payment methods also gives you more discounts and offers. Paying via Maybank Visa Signature Card will give shoppers 10% Shopee Coin cashback during the Raya dengan Shopee campaign. You get RM15 off with a minimum spending of RM150 on selected days when you pay with Visa. The first 200 customers on Muslim Pro will only be paying RM1 for their Lifetime Premium Subscription worth RM114.90. MaxMoney is offering 4x more cash when you spend on Shopee with delivery straight to your doorstep. You can exchange currency online and get more savings when you purchase a cash voucher on the MaxMoney Official Store on Shopee. Last but not least, shoppers who purchases a minimum of RM20 with DHL from now till the 24th of May are eligible for free shipping. This offer is also extended to J&T Express Malaysia from today till the 9th of May.

Make sure to check your Shopee app on certain dates because some stuff are truly cheap, cheap, cheap!

So what are you waiting for? Stock up on all your Raya needs on the Shopee app for some extra savings so you can give out more duit Raya this festive season. You can start shopping on Shopee here or on the mobile app which you can download on iOS and Android. Will you be trying to get in on those deals? For the latest deals in Malaysia, stay tuned to TechNave.com!


Shop at over 53 million merchants with a numberless payment card by Grab

When it comes to hearing Grab, you will definitely think of its e-hailing service. However, the company’s success doesn’t just come from the service mentioned alone. With GrabFood and GrabPay being parts of its app, Grab has silently changed some of our lifestyles by providing convenience and also a lot of great promotions. Now, Grab announced they will be collaborating with Mastercard to launch Asia’s first numberless payment card, GrabPay Card.

The special thing about the payment card is that there will be no numbers printed on it. The initiative is to reduce digital footprints to prevent personal and financial theft. The card is linked to your GrabPay wallet as well so you can manage your transactions digitally with the Grab app. Other than that, GrabPay Card is also said to be accepted at more than 53 million merchants in the world that are under Mastercard’s worldwide network.

Using GrabPay Card works the same as using your GrabPay wallet, GrabReward points can be earned as well when making purchases. If you are a Samsung Pay user, you can link the card to enjoy triple benefits from GrabPay, Samsung Pay and Mastercard!

The card has rolled out in Singapore and it will be coming soon to other Southeast Asia countries in the first half of 2020. Let us know what you think about this numberless payment by Grab on our Facebook page! For more tech news, stay tuned on TechNave.com.


ShopBack is hosting a RM30K Shopping Spree Giveaway to celebrate its 4th Anniversary

Are you a ShopBack user? Well, great news for you because starting from the 20th until 22nd of February 2019, ShopBack Malaysia is going to increase the value of shopping spree from RM18K to RM30K, combining with cashback totalling over RM350K rewards!

In conjunction with ShopBack's 4th birthday, every ShopBack user who goes through the official website or app to shop on any partner stores will automatically enter the RM30K Shopping Spree Giveaway. However, only three random ShopBack users will be chosen and each of them will get RM10K sponsored shopping spree. In addition, participants can also join other rewards like the lucky hour cashback, 100% cashback on selected items, as well as special upsized cashback and exclusive promo codes offered by partner stores which include Lazada, Shopee, 11street, Booking.com, Expedia, KLOOK, Hermo, ZALORA, Taobao, Trip.com, Nike and many more.

“100% cashback simply means if users pay RM10 for an item, they will get back RM10 cashback from us. Four years ago, we only had 300 users and today, more than 1 million Malaysians are making ShopBack the first stop of their online shopping journey. Thanks to their support, we’re able to scale and help more users to save from their everyday spending. There’s no other better way to show our gratitude than giving the best rewards to our users during this meaningful occasion,” says Alvin Gill, Country General Manager of ShopBack Malaysia.

For more information about ShopBack’s 4th Birthday campaign, please visit their website or follow their Facebook page.


ShopBack is offering up to RM13 million in cashback until December with TnG eWallet as their new partner

ShopBack has officially announced that Touch ‘n Go eWallet, is now one of their official partners. Currently, ShopBack is offering up to 30% cashback along with prizes worth more than RM100000 from today until 11 November 2019. Not only that, but Lazada will also be having double cashback during selected hours on 11 November via the ShopBack Malaysia app.

With all that said, ShopBack aims to give away another RM13 million by December 2019. On another note, in light of the upcoming 11.11 sale, ShopBack is also offering up to 30% cashback from Taobao, ZALORA, Nike, Lenovo, Booking.com, KLOOK and more.

Furthermore, you could take part in an in-app game called “Cashback Troopers” where you can redeem rewards such as discounts vouchers. But that’s not all, you could also get a Mega Draw Ticket to win up to an RM12000 voucher. Head over to ShopBack's official website, if you want to know more about the cashback deals. Would you be interested in joining ShopBack? Let us know on our Facebook page and for more updates like this stay tuned to TechNave.com.


Shopee 11.11 Big Sale returns with SkyMeridien Residences condo unit giveaway and more

11.11 is coming again and Shopee Malaysia has something in store for everyone. Besides the usual big discounts of up to 95%, RM1 deals, free shipping and others, the biggest giveaway by the company is a condominium unit worth over RM500,000 at SkyMeridien Residences at Sentul East.

With the collaboration with property developer SkyWorld Development Group, participating in the lucky draw is pretty easy. All you need to do is tap on the "Tap & Win A Condo" icon on the menu page and collect golden tickets. Once you have gotten the golden tickets, you just have to wait and pray to Lady Luck to win this condo via the livestream announcement.

On top of that, below are some of the 11.11 highlights that you can look forward to:

Finally, Shopee Malaysia is extending the #ShopeeSapotLokal with Tourism Malaysia, Tourism Associations and the Malaysian Association of Hotels. In conjunction with the Jom Cuti-Cuti Malaysia! Experience Malaysia Like Never Before from 1 November onwards, holiday goers can claim discount vouchers of RM100 off with a minimum spend of RM150 on exciting travel packages. This is on top of the RM100 rebate vouchers for 4- and 5-star hotels, and RM50 rebate vouchers for 3-star and below hotels.

To check out Shopee’s 11.11 Big Sale, you can visit the official webpage right over here. Stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


Shopee 7.7 Orange Madness returning with RM1 items, RM0.77 Shocking Sale, Shopee24 Express Delivery and more

Shopee 7.7 Orange Madness campaign is back once again! Scheduled for 24 June until 7 July 2019, Shopee is introducing three promotion features that will definitely get your attention - Shopee24 Express Delivery, RM0.77 Shocking Sale and my personal favourite, Guaranteed Prizes 'One or Not'?

Let's explain the 'One or Not' promo feature first because you're gonna like this one. Each day, there Shopee app will show you three different items, it can be the latest Xiaomi Mi 9T, Samsung Galaxy S10, Haier 50" Ultra HD Smart LED TV, DJI Tello Boost Combo, a Nintendo Switch, Fitbit SmartWatch and many more for just RM1. Once you've selected your desired product, keep in mind that the only one lucky customer will be selected from getting the RM1 voucher for the item. If you didn't get chosen, Shopee will guarantee the RM1 refund back to your credit card or Shopee wallet. If that's not enough, the trademark Shocking Sale will take place daily up to 7 times with deals as low as RM0.77. Shocking.

As for the Shopee24 Express Delivery, the name is pretty self-explanatory but to give you a breakdown, Shopee24 is a feature that promises to deliver the item within 24 hours. So say if you purchase an item by 2PM (excluding Sunday and public holidays), Shopee users will definitely get the item the next day. Should the delivery failed to reach in time, their next shipment will be free. To know which item has that feature, you just have to spot the Shopee24 tag. The feature is only available within Klang Valley.

Besides that, Shopee users can also enjoy other benefits such as having Free Shipping with minimum spending of RM27, a Shopee Quiz at 12PM each weekday to win prizes up to 2 million Shopee coins, as well as Dunkin' Donuts for launching its official online store in Shopee on 27 June with RM7.70 for three doughnuts! OH YEAH!

To find out more about 7.7 Orange Madness, you may visit the promotion page here (when it goes live on 24 June). Stay tuned for more Shopee goodness at TechNave.com.


Shopee 9.9 Super Shopping Day is happening with Jackie Chan as the ambassador

While staying at home, online shopping has become an activity that plays out almost every day for most of us. Online shopping platforms have also introduced great sales for users to spend as little as possible, especially when it comes to that repeating day and month pattern. With that said, Shopee 9.9 Super Shopping Day is happening soon, and this time, they have invited Jackie Chan to be the ambassador of the event.

During the event, the superstar will be featured across Shopee’s popular in-app games including Shopee Shake, Shopee Prize, and the new Shopee Collectibles, with 39 million Shopee coins up for grabs. If you're truly a fan of him, you also wouldn't want to miss out on the exclusive interview happening on Shopee Live and TV3 at 9 PM, 9 September.

On that day, users can look forward to claiming Free Shipping vouchers and 99% Coins Cashback vouchers on Shopee, not to mention that both with no minimum spend. Not only that, but the lucky one can also win a brand new Mercedes-Benz by participating in the Play & Win Mercedes-Benz game by collecting golden tickets daily. Some other exciting stuff including the August 25 Payday Sale and Daily 99 Sen Deals are waiting for you as well.

Are you ready to go on a shopping spree? Share your thoughts with us on our Facebook page and stay tuned to TechNave.com for more exciting local news.


Shopee 9.9 Super Shopping day returns from 27 August 2018 with more promotions and deals

Continuing their 9.9 Super Shopping Day tradition, Shopee Malaysia have announced that for this year, it will start from 27 August 2018 for 14 days of online shopping with up to RM20000 in prizes to be given away. The actual 9.9 Super Shopping Day still happens on 9 September 2018 with the best deals, including flash sales 99 million Shopee coins via the Shopee Shake game (with 9 time slots happening on 9.9) and up to 99% discounts.

The campaign will see over 10000 sellers, themed deal days for all product categories and plenty of promotions, free shipping and deals. There will be deals from their Celebrity Squad (who includes Dato' Sri Siti Nurhaliza, Nora Danish and Emma Maembong) and their Super Brands Festival. Brands include Nestle, L'Oréal, Russel Taylor, honor, Mead Johnson, Elianware, Her Jewelry, Thunder Match, Watson and PETPET with corporate partners such as Citibank. Visa, Hong Leong Bank and BHP.

Check out all their details at their site.

Here's a tune that should stick in your head all day


Apple AirTags could be coming soon and might be available in two sizes

The Apple rumours continue to come and this time it's about the AirTags again. Last week, it was rumoured that the AirTags could be coming soon in place of the AirPods Studio. And the latest piece of rumour claims that it may come with variants.

According to vague tweets by leaker @L0vetodream, the Apple AirTags is coming soon and will come have two different sizes. However, the only details mentioned was that there will be a big one and a small one, with no exact measurements given. In case you are unaware, Apple's AirTags is expected to be a device that lets users track items or device that may have been stolen or misplaced.

Of course, some of you may ask "why would a tracking device need to have different sizes?" Well, here's how I think it could work. The small one could be for tracking smaller items within a smaller space, such as your home or office. On the other hand, the larger one might have a wider tracking radius and could be used with larger things like a car. After all, we've all forgot where we parked our car at least once, right?

This is highly speculative at the moment, but industry experts are at least convinced that the AirTags would be coming this year, so we'll probably find out more soon. What do you think about this, does having different sizes make sense to you? Let us know on our Facebook page and stay tuned to TechNave.com for more updates on this.


Shopee Electronics Year End Sale drops this 12.12, plenty of hot deals available!

Most of you already know this coming and may have been preparing for it. But what deals can we expect from Shopee this year-end season? Well, that's what we're here to tell you today. The platform's 12.12 Electronics Year End Sale is coming soon and we've spotted some deals you might want to consider.

There's quite a variety of product categories available on discount, but the ones that we're expecting more people pay attention to would primarily be smartphones. If that's the case for you, then the Samsung Galaxy S20 FE LTE (8GB+128GB) is a great option at a discounted price of RM2099 (RRP RM2699). For audio, the Sony WH-1000XM4 wireless noise-cancelling (check out our review on that) is once again the show stopper at RM1199.

Of course, there are far more items on discount and you can check out some of them in the list below. For more, you'll have to visit the promo sale page. One more thing: Make sure to fill up your shopping cart before it hits 12 AM, as some of these are limited flash deals that will end by 2 AM or run out of stock before you can blink!

Not as long as our 11.11 list, but you could always check out the promo page for more details. You can also claim a variety of vouchers to get even more discounts. Enjoy your 12.12 shopping spree and stay tuned to TechNave for more news like this.


Shopee Football Fiesta: Win up to 1 million Shopee coins weekly and other amazing prizes this World Cup

Shopee Malaysia today announced the Shopee Football Fiesta which is aimed to bring local communities together through a common interest in football. Moreover, the Shopee Football Fiesta - made in partnership with Hisense, Coca-Cola, and vivo - allows users to discover the latest football-related content, in-app entertainment and enjoy rewarding experiences.

Among the highlights of the Shopee Football Fiesta include Match Predictions, Top Spender, Guess & Win and Football Fiesta. With Match Predictions, Malaysians can ask questions and receive instant responses from their favourite host on topics ranging from football match predictions to their favourite football players via Shopee Live. There will also be football merchandise and exclusive deals up for grabs during each one of the sessions.

In Top Spender, users stand a chance to win products weekly ranging from the vivo V25 5G smartphone, Hisense Portable Air Conditioner, Coca-Cola Mini Fridge with Bluetooth Speaker and football essentials worth RM10,000. Be the Top Spender and shop smarter now till 18 December 2022.

As for Guess & Win, users can win up to 1,000,000 Shopee Coins weekly by guessing the right football player and completing all tasks within a specified period. Moreover, you can also have a higher chance of winning by completing more tasks to earn more points.

Finally, Shopee also released a video entitled ‘Shopee got you covered this football season' in conjunction with Football Fiesta. The video imparts the values of excitement and unity among family and friends to get all football needs, in line with Shopee’s

Awesome! For more information on the Shopee Football Fiesta, do visit Shopee Malaysia's official website here. As always, make sure to stay tuned to TechNave for more trending tech news from Malaysia and beyond!


Shopee Huatever sale is here to liven up CNY, will have 10g gold bars for RM1

Looking to shop for Chinese New Year (CNY) 2020? There's plenty available to you through Shopee this time. The e-commerce platform is running a CNY Sale for Malaysians that will last till 28 January, offering a wide range of products and discounts for electronic goods, restaurant meals, and more.

Among them are the RM8 prosperity deals, which include CNY Hampers, 24-can packs of Coca-Cola, Tefal Cookware set, traditional Cheongsam dresses, Khind stand fans and more. For some more premium goods, Shopee is also selling 10g gold bars at a highly reduced price of RM1. While for other items with a taste of CNY, there's the Mandarin Orange-flavoured KIT-KAT and Eu Yan Sang Bird’s Nest Mouse Gift Box.

Oh wow, RM1 for 10g of gold? Tempting...

Outside of goods, Shopee will also have offline deals for restaurants, services, hotels, and more. These would be available under "Reloads, Vouchers and Bills". For this CNY, there will be deals for some of Shopee's new F&B merchants, such as Hawker Chan, Dragon-i, Purple Cane, SouperTang and Tony Roma’s. And if food isn't what you're looking for, Shopee has also prepared games like Shopee Ang Pow and Fortune Sticks, where you get a chance to win some prizes.

Shopee is definitely putting in a lot of effort this CNY. If you still have some things you want to buy, this campaign could help you save a bit of money. Have you bought anything through this sales campaign yet? Let us know on our Facebook page and stay tuned to TechNave.com for more news.


Shopee, Lenovo, Huawei and more having huge discounts during the 8.8 campaign!

This coming 8 August 2020, there are several brands who will be hosting a lot of products such as gadgets, wearables, as well as many more. Not only that, but there will be several events such as lucky draws where you can get free products and vouchers simply by participating.

As of now, brands such as Huawei, Lenovo, as well as the e-commerce platform which is Shopee will be taking part during the 8 August campaign, which is taking place in exactly 1 week. Let’s have a closer look at what the aforementioned brands will be offering during the campaign.

Starting off with Shopee, they will be having up to 96% off selected branded items ranging from vacuums from Dyson, stewpot from Tefal, and more. But that’s not all, it seems that they will also be hosting Shopee games where you can stand a chance to win up to RM88000 in prizes when you play games such as Flappy Shopee, Shopee Poly, and many more.

There’s also the Shocking Sale, where it’s possible to get products starting from as low as RM8. However, it’s best to note that the flash sale is only happening on 12AM - 2AM on 2 August 2020, so be sure to set a reminder so that you don’t miss it!

Other than Shopee, Huawei is also offering various discounts which could help you save up to RM1300 when you purchase selected Huawei products such as the Huawei Mate 30 Pro 5G and more. Not only that, but they’re also having the Huawei Store Pick Up service so that the customer will not be required to head over to the nearest Huawei authorized store in order to purchase a product.

With that said, all the user needs to do is purchase the products online and have it delivered straight to your doorstep. In addition, you could get up to RM500 discount on selected Huawei devices through the Huawei Store Pick Up service.

Last but not least, Lenovo launched the LenovoPro service where you could get up to 50% off selected Lenovo products from now until 15 August 2020. Furthermore, there’s also a free upgrade where you can get a free upgrade to an Intel Core i7 or an AMD R7 worth RM880 and RM870 respectively as well as a complimentary Windows 10 Pro operating system for selected PCs.

On the flipside, if you’re not looking for a laptop that’s focused on business, Lenovo is also having a sale on various products on their official website. These laptops include the ThinkPad E14, E15, ThinkPad X13 AMD, and Think T14 AMD, just to name a few.

In you are interested to know more about all of the brands mentioned above, head over to their official website. With all that said, would you be interested in getting any products during the 8.8 campaign, which is happening in exactly a week’s time? Let us know on our Facebook page and for more updates like this, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


Shopee Malaysia and DHL eCommerce join hands for easier next-day delivery

Shopee Malaysia and DHL eCommerce have announced a partnership today to offer domestic delivery in Malaysia for Shopee sellers and buyers. This means that Shopee sellers and buyers can now opt to utilize DHL delivery for all product deliveries on Shopee with next-day delivery to most locations in Malaysia and 2 to 3 days delivery for more remote locations.

In addition, Shopee sellers can also have products delivered to DHL ServicePoints for more convenient pickup and delivery as these are located across Malaysia. Those who are selling in bulk can also arrange for a pickup by DHL for door-to-door delivery direct to buyers.

DHL eCommerce are planning to grow their ServicePoint network (currently 500) in Malaysia to over a thousand in the coming months so Shopee buyers can look forward to even better delivery services on Shopee from now on. They will be offering a free shipping promotion with a minimum spend of RM35. Check out the Shopee Malaysia site for more details.


Shopee Malaysia announces 12.12 Birthday Sale and #ShopeeGivesBack Charity Initiative

As expected, 12.12 sales are coming and Shopee Malaysia is here remind all of you again. Without beating around the bush too much, here's what you can expect from the 12.12 sales as well as a tidbit of how Shopee plans to financially assist offline physical stores this year at the end of this news.

Called as the 12.12 Birthday Sale, Shopee users will be able to enjoy free shipping with a minimum spending of just RM12 on various products. The RM1 Shocking Sale is present as always and it's also noted that FamilyMart will be having a Basque Burnt Cheesecake Sofuto Sundae ice cream promotion as low as RM0.12. You just have to download "MY FamilyMart ONLINE" on the Apple App and Google Play Store, then redeem it from there by following the steps.

The company will also introduce a new live game show called Shopee Kotak Duit which will reward users with up to RM12,000 (in cash). The show will start at 9 PM every Monday to Thursday with special sessions on 11 and 12 December. If you are called to answer, you stand a chance to unlock one of six boxes that has the cash. Besides that, participants stand a chance to win 12 million Shopee Coins from Shopee Shake and Shopee Catch, and cash prizes worth up to RM24,000.

Additionally, Shopee is entertaining its users with a countdown live show - 12.12 Birthday Bash on 11 December from 9 PM. It will be broadcasted on Shopee Live, Astro Ria, Astro Gempak and YouTube, the concert boasts a star-studded line-up such as Sheila Majid, Faizal Tahir, Ruffedge, Misha Omar, Khai Bahar, and Dolla.

Finally, with the on-going pandemic, Shopee Malaysia is initiating a #ShopeeGivesBack Charity Initiative. The company will work with over 30 charity homes and organisations such as MERCY Malaysia and Zoo Negara to raise funds for their respective causes. Moreover, they are also subsidising payment transaction fees for 6 months to further their support for these organisations.

That's not all, the company had taken lead to involve more than 1,000 traditionally brick-and-mortar businesses. Together with malls, cinemas, F&B outlets, petrol stations, beauty salons, and more across the country, they are looking at strengthening the ecosystem and forging ahead despite economic headwinds. Shopee also announced new and upcoming partnerships in conjunction with its 12.12 Birthday Sale with partners:

That's all the announcement from Shopee Malaysia. Stay safe, happy Shopee-ing and stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.