Win two free tickets to the Kuala Lumpur Fashion Week 2017 Vivo Night. Are you the one?

This coming 16 August 2017, the Kuala Lumpur Fashion Week Ready-to-Wear 2017 (KLFW RTW 2017) will be held at Pavilion, Kuala Lumpur for the fifth year in a row and there will be 150 designers showcasing their "Runway Collection" exclusively. With the event officially sponsored by vivo Malaysia, they have granted us extra tickets and we are entitled to bring TWO lucky TechNavers to participate at the KLFW 2017 Vivo Night on 18 August 2017 (Friday)!

So how do you participate? Simple, all you have to do is PM (private message) us your name, I/C, contact number and tell us a short story of why you deserve it. Also, pray to the heavens that you will get chosen by us randomly because we will choose four lucky TechNavers in total from both English and Chinese TechNave sites. In other words, we will choose two from each respective platform.

With a close collaboration between KLFW RTW with Tourism Malaysia and AirAsia, they have invited six international guest designers from Australia, China, India, South Korea, Philippines and Japan to facilitate a creative dialogue between our local and international designers. The international guest designers are Youself Akbar (Australia), Taakk (Japan), Resurrection (South Korea), Ka-Sha (India), Reclothing Bank (China), and Anthony Ramirez (Philippines).

On top of that, Tourism Malaysia has also created a Fashion-On-Go OOTD Truck, this is to encourage the public to go on the truck and take an OOTD picture and upload it on social media with the official hash tags #RURunwayReady, #SayangMalaysia and #IAMHOMEGROWN. Lucky winners will stand a chance to win tickets to KLFW 2017 and a way for the public to join the fashion festivities.

The closing date for submission will be on 14 August 2017, so try your luck and write your most touching story for us to choose you! Have a good weekend and stay tuned until we announce the lucky TechNavers who will be tagging along with us.


Win up to RM188,000 answering multiple choice questions by Maxis and Dooit Live

The annual Chinese New Year festival is an occasion where family members, no matter near or far, would come together to celebrate. Maxis aims to bring together friends and family using mobile phones, thanks to a recent partnership with Dooit Live. Maxis will be hosting 16 live game sessions starting from 4 February 2019 until 19 February 2019 featuring 11 Chinese New Year themed questions, in which players have to answer within 10 seconds to be given a chance to win real prize money of up to RM188,000.

Not only that, to increase your chance of winning, watch the “Maxis Presents: Clash of Clans” video which will be uploaded 28 January 2019 to get answers to some of the questions that will be asked during the Dooit Live game sessions. You can find out more about the game on Maxis’ official website and for more updates like this, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


Win up to RM18888 when you purchase any vivo smartphone with Digi Postpaid Plan

vivo Malaysia, as well as Digi, has officially announced that any customers who purchased a vivo smartphone via the Digi Postpaid Plan will stand a chance to win prizes worth up to RM18888. In order to do so, head over to any Digi stores located in nationwide to find out more.

The prizes include items such as Travel Vouchers worth up to RM5000, Senheng Vouchers worth up to RM3000 as well as a vivo S1 Pro smartphone. Would you be interested in taking part in the aforementioned contest? Let us know on our Facebook page and for more updates like this stay tuned to TechNave.com.


Winamp is making a "big" comeback and you can sign up for the beta version now

Maybe you are too young, but Winamp used to be the default third-party music player for almost every millennial in the late '90s to 2000s. Recently, it seems that Winamp is making a comeback as a remastered version for the next generation and there's a beta test going on right now.

If you visit Winamp's official website, you can immediately see the "Become a beta tester" option when scrolling down. Moreover, Winamp plans to be a new platform for artists and audio creators to make new music and have control over their content. This will allow them to also connect with their fans and even earn donations.

If you were a Winamp user before and feeling nostalgic, you can actually download the current version (v5.8) of Winamp on the same website. Since Winamp is working on reviving back to the current scene, they are also hiring so who knows, you can try out your luck.

So how many of you used Winamp before? Let us know in the comments down below and do stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


Windows 10 Home & Pro support will end in 2025

If you're still using Windows 10, well, you ought to treasure it because Microsoft just announced the end of its support for it. Today, the company announced that Windows will no longer receive updates on 14 October 2025. This includes Windows 10 Home and Pro versions.

Currently, Windows 10 22H2 version is the final version of it. Microsoft also said, "All editions will remain in support with monthly security update releases through that date". Moreover, existing LTSC releases will continue to get updates after the aforementioned date, but based on their specific lifecycles.

Windows 10 began in 2015 and it has been positively well received by the public and tech enthusiasts if compared to Windows 8 (Windows 9 name got skipped). Currently, Windows 11 is the latest version and can be downloaded for free if your PC specs meet the requirements. However, a few have criticised Windows 11 for a few bugs.


Windows 10 Mobile Anniversary update is now available

It's been two weeks now since Microsoft rolled out their Windows 10 Anniversary Update for PC, Windows Mobile users have been waiting patiently for their turn on the update, but it's finally out now. Devices that support Windows 10 Mobile will definitely get it first.

The update version is 10.0.14393.67, however, Microsoft would like to remind everyone that the "availability may vary by manufacturer, model, country or region, mobile operator or service provider, hardware limitations and other factors", so if you're not seeing it on your smartphone, don't fret yet because it will eventually come. You can also update it manually if you want it, just go to Settings -> Update & Security -> Phone Update -> Check for updates on your Windows phone.

The new Windows 10 Mobile update includes improved notifications, notification sync, and a Skype app built on the Universal Windows Platform. Stay tuned for more news at Technave.com.


Apple iPhone 12 mini with B14 chip and no 5G to be shipped to stores with iPhone 12 on 5 October

While waiting for the highly-anticipated Apple Event to be announced anytime soon, we've gotten some pretty good news on the upcoming iPhone 12 series. It is reported that the first shipment of the iPhone 12 mini and the iPhone 12 will start from 5 October onwards.

According to reputable tipster Jon Prosser, not only the final units of the iPhone 12s will be shipped on the mentioned date, but the event is also scheduled to be held on 13 October. Both the mini and standard iPhone 12 will come with three storage options including 64GB, 128GB, and 256GB. The iPhone 12 mini is expected to be priced starting from 700 USD (~RM2,922) and it is not going to support the latest 5G technology. For the vanilla iPhone 12, it could be priced starting from 1000 USD (~RM4,175) and has 5G support.

Apple’s first shipment of final iPhone 12 units is going out to distributers on October 5thThe shipment includes: iPhone 12 mini 5.4(Definitely the final marketing name) -64/128/256iPhone 12 6.1-64/128/256Event on October 13, as I mentioned before.

It is sad to know that the iPhone 12 mini is priced this high while having no 5G support. Other smartphones like Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G and the upcoming flagship OnePlus 8T (which is expected to support 5G) are either priced at the same level as the iPhone 12 mini or even lower. Besides lacking 5G support, the iPhone 12 mini could also come with Apple's latest mid-range chipset B14 instead of A14 Bionic but it hasn't been confirmed yet.

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


Windows 10 Mobile devices maximum size raised to 9-inches by Microsoft

In today's news, for those who likes big displays; you'll be happy to learn Microsoft has changed their specs requirement for Windows 10 Mobile by raising the maximum screen size from 8-inches to 9-inches. And that's pretty huge.

In the future, a Windows 10 Mobile smartphone or tablet as big as 9-inches does not only mean the display is bigger, but also from now on, manufacturers are allowed to include a device powered by the mobile OS. For example, manufacturers are now required to include an auto-flash too, which is nice since previously the Nokia Lumia 520 didn't even have one. Aside from that, there are other Windows 10 Mobile requirements that have not been changed include at least 1GB of RAM and 8GB of native storage, and the same modem-integrated chipsets support the platform. These are the Snapdragon 810, Snapdragon 808, Snapdragon 617, Snapdragon 210, Snapdragon 208, Snapdragon 820 and the Snapdragon 625.

That's all from Microsoft today, stay tuned for more news at Technave.com.


Windows 10 powered Samsung Galaxy TabPro S tablet officially announced

After Apple and its iPad Pro it looks like everyone is jumping onto the productivity tablet bandwagon, as Samsung officially announce their Samsung Galaxy TabPro S tablet powered by Microsoft Windows 10 and a 6th Generation Intel Core M processor. Like the iPad Pro, the Galaxy TabPro S follows many of the designs of the original Microsoft Surface Pro range including a keyboard cover and Bluetooth Pen stylus. No Malaysia release dates or pricing details yet but it is expected sometime around February 2016.

Here's the Samsung Galaxy TabPro S tech specs:


Windows 10's taskbar will get a new feature called "News and Interest" very soon

It seems that a report by techradar seems to hint that Windows 10, will most likely be receiving an update very soon which will add a new feature to the taskbar called “News and Interests” very soon. While not much is known in regards to the exact release date, our source did mention that it will most likely be available somewhere around October 2021 with the Windows 10 Build 21286 update.

To go into more detail regarding the “News and Interest” feature, it seems to be part of the Windows Shell Experience, which means that you won’t be able to disable or uninstall the aforementioned feature. However, it can be hidden simply by right-clicking on it and selecting the “Hide” option so that it will remain hidden until it is turned back on again.

The aforementioned feature will utilize a combination of Bing’s artificial intelligence, as well as machine learning, to pick out stories to suggest to the user based on their interested. With all that said, what are your thoughts on the “News and Interests” features that’s coming somewhere around October 2021? Let us know on our Facebook page, and for more updates like this, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


Windows 10 users warned to update their devices now to prevent viruses and malware

Two critical vulnerabilities have been found on the Windows 10 OS. These vulnerabilities have been said to be “wormable”. In other words, affected machines can potentially be affected by viruses and malware.

This vulnerability currently affects hundreds of millions of computers around the globe. If you have automatic updates enabled on your computer, you’re already protected. If not, search “Windows Update” on your computer and update your systems from there. Have you updated your computer? Keep up with the latest tech news on TechNave.com!


Windows 11 SE can't be purchased separately or reinstalled once it's removed

Earlier, Windows had released a lite version of its latest operating system update, Windows 11. The Windows 11 SE is designed to fit compact laptops for high school and college students. It has also appeared on the recently launched Surface Laptop SE. Now, it is reported that it's better not to uninstall the OS as it can't be purchased separately and reinstalled on the same machine again.

According to the source, Microsoft is not planning to put the OS onto the shelves for sale. Not only it means that educational institutions are not allowed to install it onto the existing laptops or PCs, but the laptop that comes with it would not be able to reinstall it again after uninstalling. Therefore, if you wanted to use Windows 11 SE again, the only way would be to purchase a new one that comes pre-installed with it.

To recap, Windows 11 SE is basically a 'watered-down version of Windows 11. The OS has been optimized for educational purposes by creating a less power-hungry learning space for users. It has also skipped some of the features available on Windows 11 to provide a smoother workflow on less-than-performing laptops.

What is your opinion on this article? Drop a comment to let us know and stay tuned to TechNave.com for the most updated tech report.


Windows 11 brings new taskbar overflow design for easier navigation

Microsoft is bringing a new feature that benefits those who like to open tons of apps at once. The new taskbar overflow is designed to make it easier to find the open apps once you run out of taskbar space, and it should bring more convenience to users compared to how the operating system did before.

If you opened too many apps for the taskbar to handle in one row, a new three-dot menu would appear for you to click on it to show the other apps in a small pop-up. After you click elsewhere on the screen or navigate to another app, the pop-up will be gone. Before this, the taskbar creates an overflow area that only shows the most recent app that has been used or opened, so you can't see all your apps at a glimpse.

The feature came in the latest Dev Channel build released this week, so the Windows 11 testers can try it out. Besides this, Microsoft is also testing improvements to the AirDrop-like "nearby sharing" feature. The built-in share window now supports UDP to find nearby devices, which means you'll be able to find nearby PCs to share files quickly.

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


Windows 11 is making it difficult to set the default browser

The next big Microsoft Windows update is coming in late 2021. Alongside a new interface, it will also bring a handful of exciting features, including compatibility with Android apps, better multitasking and more. Despite all the good stuff, it looks like there will be something that might frustrate you when you're experiencing it, which is the Windows 11 update will make setting default web browser difficult.

In Windows 11, setting the default browser is advised to be done the first time when a new browser is installed. If you missed it, then you'll probably get a hard time afterwards. To change the default browser, you will have to set it by file or link type instead of a single switch. As most of us prefer Google Chrome, meaning that we'll need to change file type for HTM, HTML, PDF, SHTML, SVG, WEBP, XHT, XHTML, FTP, HTTP, and HTTPS.

It looks like Microsoft is trying to "encourage" users to stick with its Edge browser in the upcoming update. Not only is the company making the setting difficult, but it's also said that the operating system has been ignoring default browser choices in its search experience in Windows 10.

What do you think about this news? Let us know on our Facebook page and stay tuned to TechNave.com for more tech updates.


Windows 11 performance issue on AMD laptops to be resolved soon

Last week, Windows 11 officially launched and a few new laptops were the first to get access to it. But as always, a new operating system is bound to have bugs and users soon found that AMD PCs had performance issues. Well, looks like that's being fixed.

According to Wccftech, AMD and Microsoft have been working to fix the performance issues that AMD laptops experience in Windows 11. AMD will release a patch to fix the CPPC issue by 21 October 2021, while Microsoft will resolve the L3 cache latency problem with a Windows Update on 19 October 2021.

For your info, these two issues caused the performance of AMD laptops in Windows 11 to drop by about 15%. Specifically, the L3 cache latency issue had the most negative impact. Due to the problem, certain programs (especially games) could see performance drops of 10-15%.

Of course, it's still early days for Windows 11 so there could be more bugs that have not been discovered. But for those who have switched to the new OS, how's your experience with it so far? Let us know in the comments, and stay tuned to TechNave for more news like this.


Windows 11 preview build is rolling out now and here are the steps to download it

Windows 11 was one of the highlights last week but the beta is not ready yet. According to Microsoft, the public beta will only be ready next month but if you are part of the Windows Insiders program, the Windows 11 preview build (22000.51) is rolling out now.

To get yourself started on the new Windows 11 preview, you can just simply go to Settings > Update & Security > scroll down to Windows Insider Program > and then Get Started. Reminder, the Windows Insider Program will only appear if you are part of the program as aforementioned. After that, you can choose the Dev Channel from the list inside.

Since the Windows 11 preview is rolling out, it is important to note that there is bound for bugs to appear so do test it on a secondary laptop or PC instead of your main one. Also, to check if your device is eligible to download Windows 11 or not, you can visit the official webpage here (scroll to the bottom) and download the PC Healthy Check app. To see if you meet the tech specs requirements, you can visit our news coverage here.

In case you missed out on the news about Windows 11 functions and features, you can also check it out from our coverage over here. Are you excited about the upcoming operating system? Let us know in the comments below and stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


Windows 11 releasing on 5 October, won't include Android app support

You might be disappointed hearing this one, but still, Microsoft won't include Android app support at the launch of Windows 11 on 5 October. The feature is probably one of the highly-anticipated ones from the upcoming operating system update. However, Microsoft's spokesperson has somehow hinted that it won't arrive until 2022.

According to Aaron Woodman, general manager of Windows marketing, the company "looks forward to continuing its journey to bring Android apps to Windows 11 and the Microsoft Store through the collaboration with Amazon and Intel; and that will start with a preview for Windows Insiders over the coming months."

Judging by the statement, the feature is likely to be missing on day one. However, there are still other great things from Windows 11 for you to explore, such as Microsoft Teams integration, a new design with an updated Start menu, Snap Layouts, Groups, Desktops for improved multitasking, and an improved Microsoft Store app.

Windows 11 will be a free upgrade for eligible Windows 10 PCs, and Microsoft aims to offer the upgrade by mid-2022 to all users. Leave some comments to let us know your thoughts on this news and stay tuned to TechNave.com for more tech updates.


Apple iPhone 12's ceramic shield is stronger and scratch resistant than iPhone 11

Based on a video by MobileReviewEh, it seems that the iPhone 12’s ceramic shield cover glass is much more durable compared to last year’s iPhone 11 glass. To go into more specific, the video mentioned that the iPhone 12 was able to bear up to 442 newtons of force before shattering while the iPhone 11 was able to stand up to 352 newtons of force.

With all that mind, the iPhone 12 is much more shatter and scratch-resistant which is especially useful for those with butterfingers, or those who have the habit of throwing their smartphone in the same pocket as their keys and coins. However, it is best to note that although the glass is much harder on the newer iPhones, dropping the phone on its side could cause it to shatter more easily than dropping it flat on its screen.

That being said, what are your thoughts on the durability of the iPhone 12’s ceramic shield cover glass? Let us know on our Facebook page and for more updates like this, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


Windows 11 rolls out update to officially provide Android app support

Late last month, Microsoft held a public beta for a new update that officially brings Android app support to Windows 11. The feature was first announced last year, and it looks like Microsoft is finally ready to roll out the feature.

Windows Chief Product Officer Panos Panay has announced Android apps are not officially supported in Windows 11. You can now have access to Android apps on the Microsoft Store, courtesy of the Amazon Appstore. Currently, there are about 1000 apps available like Kindle and Audible. Moreover, Google Play Games is also working on a Windows 11 version.

The Microsoft update also comes with other changes and features. According to the announcement, there are new enhancements to the taskbar, including the addition of a mute/unmute button. Microsoft has also redesigned Media Player and Notepad apps, the latter of which now supports dark mode.

Anyway, have any of you updated your Windows 11 PC yet? How's the Android app support working for you so far? Let us know in the comments below, and stay tuned to TechNave for more news like this.


Windows 11's Android app support comes with some strange requirements

The Android app support is a highly-anticipated feature for Microsoft's latest operating system update, Windows 11. However, it looks like some requirements might annoy the users or even lead to them giving up using the feature.

These requirements come from Microsoft's new FAQ created for the feature. One of them is the PC must have Windows 11 version 21H2 installed, as it's the update that introduces Android app support. Users will also need a solid-state drive (SSD) and have a modern x64 or ARM64 processor, which shouldn't be a problem as many modern laptops come with those.

Now, this is where the requirements start to get weird. In order to use the feature, the company suggests 8GB of RAM as the minimum, but 16GB is recommended. It is somehow shocking, considering that it shouldn't use that much power. Besides that, users would also have to turn on the Virtual Machine Platform found in Windows 11's Control Panel.

Talking about Android apps, Google Play Store should be the first app marketplace that pops up in your mind. However, Windows 11 uses the Amazon Store instead, and users would have to sign up for an Amazon account before using it. Therefore, some are sceptical about it having less number of apps compared with Play Store.

Are you having doubts about some of the requirements as well? Drop a comment to let us know how you feel, and stay tuned to TechNave.com for the latest tech report.


Windows 11's File Explorer is finally getting a redesign with tab system

Earlier this year, Microsoft was spotted testing tabs for File Explorer on Windows 11. It turns out that the company has decided to roll out the feature soon, giving us a modernized version of the file managing app.

According to the source, the new feature is already available for Beta Channel Insiders. However, not everyone is getting it yet, as the deployment is done in waves. If nothing comes up, the feature should make an appearance in the 22H2 update, a big update scheduled for October 2022.

Adding a tab system to the File Explorer is a huge plus for most of us. Not only you don't have to open multiple windows, but Microsoft indicates that the band on the left has gotten a redesign as well, offering a tidier and cleaner user experience. It's worth mentioning that this is not the first Windows OS version that Microsoft suggests putting a tab system into the File Explorer. The company had also worked on a similar one for Windows 10 but had later scrapped it.

What do you think about the feature? Do you find it useful? Leave a comment to let us know your opinion, and stay tuned to TechNave.com for more tech reports.


Windows 11's first update patch fix for AMD PCs and laptops made it worst than before

So last week, there were numerous reports that Windows 11 is causing some performance issues on AMD PCs and laptops. Although both Microsoft and AMD have worked together to resolve it, it seems that the latest update didn't really help much but made it worst than before.

The Windows 11 patch that went live recently was experimented with and reported by TechPowerUp.com. According to the site, they did another test to see if the issue was fixed or not but that's not the case. They used a Ryzen 7 2700X "Pinnacle Ridge" processor that uses an L3 cache latency of 10 ns but turned into a nightmare with up to 31.9 ns latency after the patch update. Yikes.

Bugs happen all the time on new software updates but this seems to be a major blooper from Microsoft's side. On the other hand, AMD is very much aware of this and will rollout two patches this month. The first one would be for Preferred Cores (UEFI-CPPC2) bug on 21 October and the L3 cache latency bug is scheduled for 19 October 2021.

If you're using an AMD-powered PC or laptop, you should hold off the Windows 11 update until further notice. Anyway, the update patches are in the works as we speak so just be patient. How is your Windows 11 experience so far? Let us know in the comments below and stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


Windows 11 will put a desktop watermark on your PC if it’s running on unsupported hardware

Microsoft has just released a new update to Windows 11 that will add a watermark on your desktop wallpaper if it detects that your PC is running on unsupported hardware. Furthermore, a similar warning will also be present in the landing page of the settings app.

Those who are familiar to Windows will surely know of the dreaded ‘Activate Windows’ watermark in previous iterations of the Operating System. However, this time around it’s not a case of licensing but due to hardware specifications that are required to run Windows 11.

As reported by The Verge, Microsoft most probably put this watermark due to users bypassing its minimum hardware requirements for Windows 11. Well, with a lot of old PCs out there, the fact that Windows 11 only officially supports Intel 8th Gen Coffee Lake or Zen+ and Zen 2 CPUs and above are bound to make people creatively bypassing the limitation.

The watermark ‘feature’ is currently on Windows 11’s Release Preview and will be fully released to all of the OS’ users soon. In case you’re curious, the watermark would put “System requirements not met. Go to settings to learn more.” on the bottom right of the desktop.

What do you guys think of this new ‘feature’ by Windows 11? Are you currently running the OS? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below and stay tuned to TechNave for all the latest tech news!


Windows 95 on an Apple watch – the question is why (or why not)?

Some people have too much time on their hands. Or maybe in this case on their wrist, as a user has successfully installed Windows 95 onto his Apple Watch. It runs as slow as a bad mamak restaurant, but it runs reasonably well all things considering.

Thanks to the touch screen, you get a somewhat decent user experience as you can’t really pair keyboards or mice to the Apple Watch. Plus, the OS itself took almost an hour to boot up from startup.

If you have the time, and want to try out installing the twenty-year old (wow we feel old!) OS onto the watch, head to this page and learn how to set it up. In the mean-time, we will be using our modern and fast OS on our mobile thank you very much.


Windows Phone 8 Samsung SM-W750V smartphone could have 5-inch 1080p screen

While Samsung have come out with Windows Phone 8 devices before, they haven't really embraced it fully. With Microsoft's Windows Phone platform rapidly growing, Samsung could be looking to picking up the pace a little with a new Windows Phone 8 Samsung device called the SM-W750V which is expected soon. The device has already been confirmed via Bluetooth SIG registration with tech specs for the device including a 5-inch screen. Rumours indicate that the device could have a screen resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels and offer 4G LTE connectivity as well. No news on Malaysia release dates or pricing but we expect the SM-W750V to appear during the Mobile World Congress in February 2014.[Source]


Windows Phone 8 Support Down To 18 Months

Recently, Microsoft announced that it will stop support for Windows Phone 8 and Windows Phone 7.5 by the year 2014. According to them, Windows Phone 8 support will stop on 8 July 2014 while Windows Phone 7.5 support will stop on 9 September 2014. For users who have already purchased a Windows Phone 8 or Windows Phone 7.5 smartphone that leaves Microsoft support of just another 18 months.While this may hint at the possibility of Windows Phone 9 come next year, it also has more short term effects. This includes the fact that those looking to get a Windows Phone 8 or Windows Phone 7.5 smartphone should also look for accompanying data plans within the 1 year range or risk getting no support for your smartphone until the data plan contract is finished. Those already on such a data plan should look into other alternatives provided by their data plan providers or at least start inquiring while there is still a reasonable amount of time to get things sorted out.


Windows users able to reply to their Android notification on their desktop

A feature that can be replicated by either web services or downloaded apps, Android notifications will soon able to be addressed by Windows users straight from their desktop. Just download the Cortana app, and your notifications will be popping up on your desktop in no time.

Tester version of Windows 10 can now sync notifications from an Android smartphone. At the moment, the feature has only rolled out to those who are a part of the Windows Insider program. Regular Windows 10 users will receive this functionality later this summer when Microsoft rolls out the Windows 10 Anniversary Update.

The notifications are handled and routed to the desktop from the Android smartphone via the Cortana App, which acts as an intermediary channel for communication. Once everything is set up, your Windows 10 PC will be able to display notifications such as missed calls, messages, and emails. Furthermore, users will also be able to reply to notifications straight from the paired Windows 10 computer.

This is great news for Windows users, as you don’t need to get any additional apps installed to have this feature. You need to introduce Cortana to your Android smartphone, and everything will be great.


Wireless waterproof speaker, UE ROLL now in Malaysia for RM399

Today, Ultimate Ears have announced a new way for people to experience music together, the UE ROLL, which is a powerful pint-sized wireless Bluetooth speaker that is ready for whatever, wherever, whenever. If you think that's cool, you haven’t heard anything yet (pun intended).

The UE ROLL is able to blast a 360-degree surround sound in a loud and crisp manner, along with a well-balanced sound of bass and treble altogether. Design-wise, the UE ROLL continues the essence of the original UE BOOM, and it can be attached to your swimsuit and even your hiking gear. Don't worry about getting it wet either, because it's waterproof (IPX7 certified) and life-resistant, forged from the toughest, most premium materials.

“Music is made for sharing, connecting and enjoying,” said KP Sim, Logitech Country Manager of Malaysia, Philippines and Brunei. “It transforms moments into something special, and we designed UE ROLL to be part of those moments. No matter where you are, or what you’re doing, UE ROLL is there to amplify any experience.”

The UE ROLL app is available in both Apple Store and Play Store, and can even be paired with any other Ultimate Ears speaker. It's now available at all local resellers in Malaysia for a suggested retail price of RM 399 from MCL and Bluelogic. For more information, please visit www.ultimateears.com.


Apple iPhone 12 series might be the last to have a Lightning port

For Apple fans who are expecting the iPhone 12 series to feature a USB-C charging port instead of a Lightning port, you might need to stop wishing for it. It is said that the iPhone 12 series would still be using the Lightning port, but it will be the last series to have it. According to a tipster named Fudge on Twitter, the successors of the iPhone 12 series will go 'portless', which means that the devices will mainly depend on wireless charging to get powered up.

It is said that the Apple designers are aiming to remove most of the ports and buttons on the iPhones for a clean and streamlined device. That would also help users and manufacturers to avoid fewer potential hardware problems. Not long ago, the famous analyst Ming-Chi Kuo has also mentioned that the iPhones coming in 2021 will offer a 'complete wireless experience', so does it mean that users will need to cope with a new way to charge their iPhones?

Shame the USB-c prototype iPhone 12's arent making it to production. 1 more year of lightning Oh well, at least smart connector on 13 series

Other than that, Fudge has also added that the iPhone 13 series or maybe iPhone 12s series will come with the Smart Connector. The use of it is to replace Lightning port and provide new ways to charge and transfer data. It is not a new technology as it has been used on some iPad models to connect accessories like a keyboard. However, it is mentioned that the Smart Connector is not that tough against water, so Apple might need to work on it if they want to maintain its iPhone water resistance rating.

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


With 18000mAh battery and dual pop up selfie camera, Energizer PowerMax P18K Pop is a monster!

Energizer’s line of smartphone will come an enormous battery life, the biggest in the smartphone market thus far. They’re also here to make things more interesting as the Energizer Power Max P18K Pop comes with a dual pop up selfie camera.

The pop up selfie camera is said to feature dual 16MP and 2MP sensors. On the back is a rear triple camera setup with 12MP, 5MP and 2MP snappers which can only shoot videos up to 1080p only. Tech specs wise, the device supports 18W quick charging via USB Power Delivery 2.0 to ensure that charging that enormous battery won’t take too long. The smartphone can also be used as a power bank in itself to charge other devices as well.

Besides that, the device may come with a 6.2 inch display and powered by the MediaTek Helio P70 chipset with 6GB RAM and 128GB storage (expandable). At the bottom is a USB-C port but unfortunately, there may not be a 3.5mm headphone jack. Also, the device has a thickness of 18mm.

The Energizer Power Max P18K Pop claims that it can play 4 days of non-stop music, 2 days of video or 50 days of standby in a single charge. Honestly, who needs that much battery though? However, if it eliminates the need for bulky power banks, I’m all for it! You can expect this smartphone out in the markets in June this year but no clue of a Malaysia release date or pricing yet. For now, do take this info with a grain of salt as we wait for official announcements of this device at MWC 2019 where we will be covering it on ground, live at TechNave.com!


With Trump out of the picture, Huawei urges the UK to reconsider the 5G ban

With Donald Trump's defeat at the latest USA election, Joe Biden will be the next US President soon. While there are no plans announced on fixing the mess that Trump created over the few months, Huawei is now hoping that the United Kingdom can reconsider the ban on their 5G equipment.

In case you missed it, the UK officials made their decision to request all Huawei 5G equipment to be taken away by 2027. Some reports say that it was due to security purposes but there were also reports of being pressured by the Trump administration. With this, Huawei Vice President, Victor Zhang took an opportunity with The Guardian on saying the UK should revisit the ban.

In encouraging the UK officials, Zhang mentioned that they should not fall behind in the 5G era as they were the first to start the first Industrial Revolution so they should stay true to its roots (lol). He also thinks that being left behind in the upcoming 5G era will have "a huge economic impact on the UK", particularly the "investment between London, the south-east, the Midlands and the north of England".

For the rest of the interview, Zhang continued by stating how the UK could face "economic consequences" if left behind. While that may sound reasonable, I think some of the claims were quite exaggerated. Of course, Huawei would not want to lose a potential customer to use their technology and 5G-enabled smartphones, it's just business after all. But what do you think? Let us know in the comments below and stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


Withings unveils the Withings Activite Pop smartwatch for $150 (RM530)

Withings, a relatively small smart products manufacturer has just unveiled a new smartwatch that looks and feels like a traditional analog watch. The new Withings Activite Pop is the low-end version of the costlier Withings Activite luxury smartwatch that retails for $450 (RM1592). Made with cheaper materials, the company managed to slice down its cost to $150 (RM530). The reduced price and weight on the watch is achieved by using silicone for the strap and PVD coating on the watch case. Still, the watch looks well-built and stylish and will be available in three colors namely Azure, Shark Grey and Sand. The new Activite Pop will be able to monitor sleep patterns, much like the pricier Activite. It also allows users to set alarms via the companion app, which will wake them up using an optimally timed vibration. The new watch doesn't have a digital touch screen display,  instead it features a smaller dial on the face that displays the percentage of target that has been achieved. This greatly increases the battery life of the device as the company claims it can last up to 8 months. The watch is water resistant too, up to 98.4 feet. The Withings Activite Pop will be available for sale starting today in limited quantities for the US but we don't expect a Malaysia release date anytime soon. However, the company does have plans for a wide scale release within the US starting from March 2015.


Woman died from electric shock after her charging iPhone fell into the bathtub

If you surf Instagram a lot, you probably have seen people taking photos of themselves in a bathtub. It's a common tactic for attractive females and influencers to gain tons of likes and shares but unfortunately, that's not the case for Olesya Semenova who recently died for doing so.

According to sources, the Russian woman died from an electric shock because her iPhone fell into a bathtub full of water. Normally, that wouldn't be an issue but her iPhone was actually was plugged in for charging. Her roommate found her in the bathtub and got a bit of electric shock when she shook her, and in case you're wondering - it's an iPhone 8.

Interestingly, sources say that there a few numbers of similar fatal cases like her in Russia. Well, let this be a great reminder that as much as you want to be adored for your hotness in a bathroom, please remember that water and electric aren't exactly great friends. Stay safe and stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


Woman discovered pregnancy through Apple Watch before conducting clinical tests

Not only saving lives, but the Apple Watch is also detecting lives. According to a Reddit post, a woman discovered she was pregnant with the help of the mentioned tech gadget even before clinical tests.

A 34-year-old woman claimed that her Apple Watch kept alerting her about the increase in heart rate for 15 days. The warning message stated that her resting heart rate should be about 57. However, it has since risen to 72 during that period. It led the woman to start looking for the reason that caused the change.

At first, she thought it was due to COVID-19, but the test result turned out to be negative. After that, she read an article stating that female heartbeats usually increase in the first trimester of pregnancy. Therefore, she did a pregnancy test and got a positive result. Of course, the woman went to a clinic for a proper checkup, which confirmed she was four weeks into her pregnancy.

If the health metrics on your wearable are unusual, you might want to be more alert about your body. Share your thoughts about this news by leaving a comment, and stay tuned to TechNave.com for more interesting tech reports.


Woman fined RM30000 for owning 6 illegal media TV boxes

Content piracy isn't anything new, but it's not that often you hear of it being punished harshly. However, that's exactly what happened here. We're referring to a case of a Malaysian woman who was fined RM30000 recently for ownership of six illegal media boxes.

According to The Star, she was caught with six media boxes that have the MyTV.apk app installed. For those who are unaware, this app allows users to watch content from Astro without paying the subscription fee. As a consequence, she was charged with six counts of violation under the Communication and Multimedia Act 1998. She was fined RM5000 for each charge and could have been jailed for 6 months if she couldn't pay.

Of course, this isn't an isolated case. Just last week, a Malaysian company director was found guilty of the same offence and was fined RM40000. Our government is clearly beginning to scrutinise this type of content piracy. With more people relying on online media these days, we could see more of such cases being reported.

For now, these high profile cases are a means to warn others to stop while they can. But what are your thoughts about this? Let us know in the comments and stay tuned to TechNave for more news like this.


Woman in sea accident says her water resistant Apple iPhone saved her life

It isn't a feature you're going to need unless you really need it, but water resistance turns out to be the main feature that saved a woman and her friends in an accident at sea near Japan. Reported by the TODAYShow and retweeted by Tim Cook, Rachel Neal and friends were knocked overboard near Okinawa Beach, Japan and lost their way at sea. She made an emergency SOS call with her iPhone, after which she and her friends were rescued.

It isn't clear which iPhone she used exactly but since Apple only just recently introduced IP67 and IP68 water resistance, it be could anything from the iPhone 7 and up to the iPhone XS. It highlights the importance of having water resistance and emergency SOS call features in your smartphones, features which many Android smartphones already do offer.

So, if you haven't explored this or set them up yet, we'd definitely recommend you do so especially since you won't really know when or if you may need them. Stay tuned to TechNave.com for more tech news.


Wong Fu's latest video was shot with a smartphone, is video recording on your smartphone going mainstream?

Just recently, one of the popular YouTube pioneers, Wong Fu Productions just released a video entitled "Just Another Day" and although it's their usual slice of life genre (so-good). In fact, it really amazed me that it was shot with a Samsung Galaxy Note 9. This also brought up another question - will smartphones be able to take over those rocket-ish cameras in filmmaking? Well, that's a tough question.

It's normal for smartphone brands to market their photos taken by a smartphone, but keeps getting caught red-handed when users find out it's not, or when an influencer hilariously posts about it from their iPhone (#lel), but what about videography? Of course, I do not doubt the possiblity of Wong Fu faking the whole video since you can actually do manual adjustments during video recording, but it's just that not many smartphone brands are marketing it simply because I believe that the technology is not there yet.

This includes the need for a high-resolution image (not the digitalized one), the suitable lens needed for different types of shots (like bokeh effect), low light adaptability and it's also easier to improve the photography technology as opposed to videography. There are just a few things you can integrate within that small body compared to a regular camera for filming. In fact, even the Wong Fu crew were using an extra camera lens attached on the Galaxy Note 9 to achieve a certain kind of shot.

Wong Fu's Just Another Day, shot with the Galaxy Note 9

Jia Zhangke's The Bucket, shot with the Apple iPhone XS

Huawei's Antartica exploration, shot with the Huawei Mate 20 X

Besides Samsung, the other smartphone brands that are tackling this is none other than Apple, where they recently released a Chinese New Year video promo claiming that the whole video was shot with the iPhone XS which seems fishy (comments are disabled, and why not the iPhone XS Max instead? lol). However, that's not the only video they did - other directors also took the opportunity to use the video capability of the iPhone to make a short sketch or even a music video which is kinda amazing (you can check out the list here). Huawei is also exploring in that area, the most recent was showing off the Mate 20 X's video footage in Antartica which doesn't look that impressive, but it really looked like a documentary video and that's a good start, I guess.

It may take a few more years (or months?) for smartphones to actually be capable of shooting decent video recording that can be good enough for making video sketches like WongFu's video. And when that time comes, it will be accessible for almost everyone to have a shot at creating something cool and meaningful. But what do you think of smartphone video recording capability? Do you use it at all? Let us know in the comments below and stay tuned for more tech articles at TechNave.com.


Woo your sweetheart with the HONOR 10 Lite Valentine's Day bundle at RM1437

Chocolates and flowers are just way too generic as a Valentine’s Day gift. Seriously. If you want a different, yet romantic approach for your loved one, why not get he/she HONOR’s Valentine’s Day bundle at RM 1437 (the bundle is worth RM1706 in total) from the 12th till 14th of February.

The bundle consists of a pair of HONOR 10 Lite smartphones with tech specs of 3GB RAM and 64GB internal storage and comes in two colours, Shiny Red and Sky Blue. In addition, you’ll receive matching HONOR Band 4 Running in the colours Red and Green as well so you can be perfectly matched with your loved one this Valentine’s Day.

The HONOR 10 Lite features a 24MP selfie camera as well a pretty gradient design on the back. Besides that, HONOR also has other promos happening from now till the 11th of February which include the HONOR View20, HONOR 8X and more. You can find the full list of promotions below. Do note that the free gifts are only available while stocks last and hihonor vouchers given are only eligible to be used with a minimum spending of RM700 on your next purchase.

The HONOR Valentine’s Day bundle is only sold exclusively at hihonor.com/my. While you’re at it, you can check out the exciting minigames happening on the website where you can win yourself a variety of vouchers including Touch N’ Go vouchers. Will you be getting your loved one matching smartphones for Vday? For more amazing Valentine’s Day gift ideas, TechNave.com is your place to be!


Wordle is the most searched word in Google and even made it to Malaysia's top 10 list

As we move towards the end of 2022, Google just released its annual Year in Search 2022 results. Not only is it available globally, but each country gets its own top 10 lists as well. Before we show you Malaysia's top searches in Google, you would be surprised to know that Wordle is actually the most searched word in Google in 2022.

To refresh your mind, Wordle took the world by storm towards the end of 2021 which many people seem to enjoy. You don't need to download an app for that and it's a simple 5 letter word-guessing game. Wordle got popular very fast as friends showed off how fast they could guess the word of the day, as well as being acquired by The New York Times.

Now onto Malaysia, there are several top 10 lists but the rakyat is quite diverse in searching different topics. Many local topics that matter to Malaysians are Bantuan Keluarga Malaysia (#1), MySPR Semak (#2), Keputusan PRU 15 (#4), MyUndi (#5), Peranti Siswa (#7) and of course, Anwer Ibrahim (#8). Wordle also made it to the list at #6, whereas the World Cup 2022 (#3) helps to take our minds off as well as the Mental Age Test (#10).

Other than that, Google also released other kinds of top 10 lists such as places, personalities, movies, and even losses. You can check them out below.

For a look at the full list and other trending categories - sporting events, television series, and topical news, you can visit trends.google.com/trends/yis/2022/MY. Stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


Apple iPhone 12 series release: an iPhone 12 mini, 5G & no charger adapter, price starting from RM3399

Today, Apple is back yet again with the second Apple Event. Indeed, the rumours of the four iPhone 12 models are true - the iPhone 12 mini, iPhone 12, iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro Max were all introduced. The Apple Malaysia website also unveiled the official local price tag starting from RM3399, as well as other new tech specs and features that were showcased during the live stream. Here's everything you need to know below.

Perhaps the most interesting one out of the bunch is the iPhone 12 mini. The mini-one features a 5nm A14 Bionic chipset (duh), a 5.4-inch Super Retina XDR display, a 12MP for each camera sensor and multiple colours. As teased before, you can get either a white, black, blue, green or (PRODUCT)RED. Furthermore, it comes with 64GB, 128GB and 256GB storage options.

The iPhone 12 is also getting the same colours, chipset, camera module and memory capacity. As the bigger iPhone, it has a 6.1-inch Super Retina XDR display, This applies to the iPhone 12 Pro as well, just with the extra LiDAR sensor for detecting lighting distance, 6GB of RAM (according to sources), starting from 128GB storage, and a change of colour models - graphite, silver, gold and pacific blue.

Last but not least, the iPhone 12 Pro Max is the biggest boy in the family. Its Super Retina XDR display measures 6.7-inches and the storage space is the same as the pro variant, with 128GB, 256GB and 512GB. As usual, Apple doesn't disclose the battery mAh level for each iPhone and RAM power, but at least we know they are all IP68-rated and some crazy camera upgrades.

On top of that, Apple also unveiled other new features. The new iPhone 12 series design went back to the past of the iPhone 4-5 series with a non-curved body build. The glass is also now called ceramic shield which is 4x tougher than the iPhone 11 series. 5G is on board but with the A14 Bionic chipset, it's able to switch between LTE and 5G depending on the signal strength to save battery power.

Speaking of the new chipset, we mentioned before about its SoC on the new iPad Air last month. We got more information this time, featuring a 6-core CPU, 4-core GPU and a 16-core neural engine which marks a 50% increase in performance and graphics, as well as 70% more efficient in its 2nd-Gen Machine Learning. Oh, Apple has partnered with Riot Games for the upcoming League of Legends: Wild Rift mobile game!

Finally, the camera features are heavily improved especially for the Pro and Pro Max. There's Computational Photography, Night Mode on ultrawide, Night Mode Time-lapse, Apple ProRAW, 10-bit HDR video recording, and Dolby Vision Vision [email protected] Last but not least, all the new iPhone 12 models have a new MagSafe mechanism that sucks a magnetic charger or cardholder onto the back (read more here). Some third-party manufacturers are working with Apple to provide more MagSafe charger options.

With this many models, each also has a different price tag accordingly. You may refer below for reference:

In the US market, both the iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro pre-order will begin on 16 October and be available on 23 October. Then for the iPhone 12 mini and 12 Pro Max, the pre-order starts on 6 November and will launch on 13 November. There are no official available dates yet for the Malaysian market, but what do you think of the new iPhone 12 series? Which model would you prefer? Let us know in the comments below and stay tuned for more trending gadget news at TechNave.com.


Workplace by Facebook now available in Malaysia, the future of internal communication and collaboration for organizations

Have you ever thought of how fun and casual it would be to use Facebook for work? No, I’m not talking about using Facebook Page, but a new working way doing communication work by using a Facebook platform. Introducing Workplace by Facebook, it is a dedicated and secure communication platform for companies to connect, communicate and collaborate.

Workplace by Facebook uses similar Facebook features such as News Feed, Groups and Messages to help the staff get things done. It also builds connection between people instead of through an organizational chart and transform how teams work together. To date, 14,000 organizations are already using Workplace (ranging from organizations with a handful of employees to thousands), and more than 400 thousand groups have been created through there. It’s also available in 77 languages.

Introducing Workplace, Nicole Tan, Head of Malaysia, Facebook, said: “Workplace is developed in response to the gap in collaborative tools for modern organizations in light of increasing digitization for daily operations as well as the complexity of modern organization structures.”

“By enabling seamless communication across all platforms, we look to help organizations grow more efficiently through better collaboration which can only come with enhanced communication.” added Tan.

During the panel discussion this morning, representatives from Axiata, Mydin, and Saltycustoms discussed the positive impact of Workplace in engaging employees from all levels for better efficiency as well as the scaling of organizational culture.

“We have seen encouraging results in Malaysia such as in the case of all employees in AirAsia from ground staff and cabin crew to the offices across countries connecting on Workplace. Some companies use Workplace to drive community initiatives as well for example, Gamuda Berhad’s Project Differently-Abled (Project DA), which aims to provide sustainable employment for individuals with autism. Gamuda used Workplace to create awareness on autism and give differently -abled employees a voice to share their knowledge and views.” commented Ramesh Gopalkrishna, Head of Workplace, APAC at Facebook.

“Moving forward, we are excited to see more Malaysia businesses incorporate Workplace into their organizations to transform internal culture and communications that will help drive greater efficiency and productivity among their employees." says Gopalkrishna.

Video call or uploading video works just the same

To know more about Workplace by Facebook, head over to their webpage at www.facebook.com/workplace to check it out.


Works Minister: 5 more highways to implement open toll payment system this September

Previously, we reported that several highways in Malaysia will allow users to pay tolls using debit and credit cards this September. Now, the Works Ministry has announced that another 5 highways have agreed to participate in the open payment system.

Taking to his official Facebook page, Works Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi said that the 5 highways are:

The other 5 highways that are confirmed to implement the open payment system are

Nanta further elaborated that the open payment system will be implemented in phases involving various concession companies. Negotiations on the matter are an ongoing effort and need to be done to ensure the successful implementation of the Multi-Lane Fast Flow (MLFF) system; a non-stop toll collection system with no boom barriers.

Speaking of which, the Works Minister also announced that the Sungai Besi Expressway would be the first location for the implementation of MLFF Proof of Concept (POC) this October. Previously, Nanta said that his ministry is aiming to implement MLFF by 2025.

So, what do you guys think of the open payment system and MLFF? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below and stay tuned to TechNave for more tech news from Malaysia and beyond.


Works Minister: Malaysians can pay tolls with debit and credit cards on 5 highways by September 2023

Previously, we reported on Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s promise to reconsider Touch ’n Go’s monopoly and how users may soon be able to pay for public transport using debit and credit cards. Well, another major announcement was made in regard to breaking Touch ’n Go’s monopoly, whereby users of 5 highways will be able to pay tolls using debit and credit cards by this September.

Announced by Works Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi, the five highways are:

Moreover, Alexander elaborated that this open payment system is one of the initial initiatives as a transition towards the Multi-Lane Free Flow (MLFF) system. MLFF will remove boom barriers and implement a non-stop toll collection system at toll plazas.

According to Bernama, the Works Minister said that the MLFF proof of concept will be carried out before the end of October this year. MLFF itself will be implemented in phases by the third quarter of 2024 at the latest.

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


Works Minister: PLUS to add 12 RFID lanes by mid-April to ease congestion at toll plazas

Works Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi has announced that 12 more Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology lanes will be added by PLUS Expressway Berhad by mid-April this year. This is following complaints by highway users that a lack of RFID lanes is causing congestion at toll plazas.

According to Bernama, Nanta asserted that the decision was reached at a meeting between him and representatives from Touch ’n Go Malaysia, Malaysian Highway Authority and PLUS Malaysia this morning. During the meeting, he also ordered action to be taken regarding safety issues that were raised by road users regarding the position of the RFID lanes in the changing toll booth which had caused accidents.

In regards to the lack of RFID lanes, Nanta said that the matter has caused bad congestion at toll plazas. The RFID system uses a radio frequency chip contained in a sticker affixed to a vehicle and will replace the role of a smart tag device (SmartTAG).

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


Works Ministry: Toll plazas to remove boom barriers and have Multi-Lane Free Flow by 2025

The Works Ministry (KKR) has announced that it will introduce a non-stop toll collection system known as Multi-Lane Free Flow (MLFF) by the year 2025. With MLFF, vehicles do not need to stop to pay tolls as there would not be any boom barriers, thus reducing congestion at toll plazas.

According to Bernama, Senior Works Minister, Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof revealed that the proposal had been approved by the Cabinet. The next step in the implementation of the new system is to negotiate with all the toll concession companies on how it will be implemented so as to provide convenience to highway users.

“After that, we will look into how to integrate the MLFF system where we will establish a command centre managed by the Malaysian Highway Authority (LLM) that needs to be integrated with all municipalities or cities,” Fadillah said.

Besides that, the Senior Works Minister asserted that KKR has also started the process of developing a vehicle weight scale (weigh-in-motion) to detect overloaded lorries that can cause congestion and road damage. The system will detect the load limit automatically and legal action would be taken immediately against the vehicle owners or company.

Both MLFF and the vehicle weight scale are initiatives under KKR's Intelligent Transport System (ITS) Master Plan 2019-2023. The plan was developed to improve the safety of road users and drive the development of IPS applications in the country.

So, what do you guys think of the plans by the Works Ministry? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below and stay tuned to TechNave for more tech news from Malaysia and beyond!


Works Ministry aims to remove boom barriers and implement multi-lane free flow at toll plazas before 2025

Last year, we reported that the Works Ministry is planning to introduce a non-stop toll collection system known as Multi-Lane Free Flow (MLFF) by 2025. Now, despite a change of federal government and another Minister at the helm, the plan would be continued and negotiations with relevant parties would be expedited.

Current Works Minister, Dato Sri Alexander Nanta Linggi recently held an engagement session with all 32 local tolled highway concessionaires and relevant stakeholders to get their feedback on the plan. Taking to Twitter, Alexander revealed that all industry players are very receptive to MLFF with several matters regarding the system to be refined to ensure the best service to consumers.

As reported by Bernama, Alexander further revealed that negotiations on MLFF between his ministry, the Ministry of Finance (MOF) and related concessionaires are being expedited. Moreover, a pilot project to enable payments through various digital payment providers as opposed to a single provider would also be conducted as soon as possible to study the implications before the new system could be finalised.

Alexander stressed that the multi-mode payment system was an alternative presented by the ministry pending the implementation of MLFF. Negotiations are being expedited because the Works Ministry is aiming to have MLFF implemented before the 2025 target period.

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


World Health Organization officially confirmed that hot weather can't prevent COVID-19

While the frontliners are continuing their battle against COVID-19, we are also battling against fake news that spreads faster than the virus itself through chain messages in WhatsApp by your naive friends and family. Today, we will put two rumours to an end once and for all, as reported by the World Health Organization (WHO) - hot weather will not prevent COVID-19 and being infected does not mean you're destined to die.

You probably have already heard about this one and it all started from WhatsApp. Here's a true story - my friend's father was putting the luggage out in the sun because he thinks the sunray will kill the virus. Well, WHO have already done their research and confirmed that no sunny or hot weather will be able to stop COVID-19, so if you're trying to expose yourself to the sunlight or temperatures higher than 25°C, just stop right now. If that really works, why would we be in quarantine right now? Please use some common sense, people.

FACT: Exposing yourself to the or to temperatures higher than 25C degrees DOES NOT prevent COVID-19.

FACT: You can recover from COVID-19. Catching the new coronavirus DOES NOT mean you will have it for life.

Next, while the COVID-19 virus is indeed deadly. Being infected by it does not guarantee that you will have 0% to live. As shown by statistics, there are patients who have recovered from it and proves that it's possible to recover. WHO recommends that if you started coughing, having a fever, and some difficulty breathing, you should seek medical attention immediately. However, do note that even if you do not have these symptoms, it does not mean you're not infected.

So that's all, folks. As always, do wash your hands regularly, do not touch your face if possible, stay at home, play your games, watch movies, and spend time with your family. By the way, you can get official news and information through Facebook's COVID-19 Information Centre where you can get weekly updates from WHO, UNICEF, and Kementerian Kesihatan Malaysia.

Stop spreading fake news and stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


World's First Penta 108MP cam phones, Xiaomi Mi Note 10 series will launch in Malaysia on 3 December!

Xiaomi Malaysia has teased us about the world's first 108MP penta camera smartphone for awhile now. This time, they made the launching teaser on a big screen at Pavilion KL now instead of announcing it through their own official social media platforms. The launching date will be on 3 December 2019 and it's not just the Mi Note 10 but the Mi Note 10 Pro as well!

So let’s have a quick recap on the tech specs. It comes with a 6.47-inch FHD+ display and equipped with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G processor, up to 6GB RAM and a 128GB storage capacity for the non-pro variant and 8GB RAM + 256GB ROM for the pro variant. Also, it has a large 5260 mAh battery capacity that is supported with a 30W fast charging technology.

In terms of the camera which is also the main highlight of the Mi Note 10 series, it sports a penta camera setup with the Samsung-made 108MP main camera, 20MP super wide-angle camera, 12MP telephoto lens, 8MP ultra-telephoto lens and a 2MP macro lens on the rear. As for the front, it comes with a 32MP dewdrop selfie camera.

There’s still no official confirmation on the Malaysia pricing yet for the phone but the launching time will be at 2 PM which is shown on the big screen advert at Pavilion KL. So will you be owning it once it arrives here? Let us know at our Facebook page and stay tuned for more updates on Technave.com!


World's First Smartphone Portable Flash being developed

Ever wanted a stronger flash for your teensy tiny built-in smartphone LED flash? Well, startup iblazr is currently developing such a flash just for smartphone and tablet users. The equally small world's first portable smartphone flash comes with 4 CREE LEDs that should provide 100 lux on 1m in video mode and more than 180 lux in flash mode. Less then 10mm thick, the iblazr flash connects through the earphone jack but since it has it's own built-in battery, it won't drain your smartphone. Due to its design it can be switched around for either your rear or forward camera. The free app that comes with it will let you control the brightness in either video or impulse mode. For more information check out the iblazr site.


World's Thinnest Smartphone - 5.6mm Umeox X5 Coming End of 2013

The title of World's thinnest smartphone is currently being held by the Huawei Ascend P6 which has a super thin thickness of 6.1mm. This title may soon see a change of hands though as another Chinese smartphone called the Umeox X5 is set to gain the title with a 5.6mm thick chassis. Other rumoured tech specs for the Umeox X5 include:

To put it in perspective, 5.6mm is about the thickness of half a wafer biscuit. Umeox achieved this by using a special OLED display that didn't need a backlight. According to sources, the Umeox X5 may be released in a few more months near the end of 2013 but there have been no details revealed about pricing or specific availability just yet. As always, stay tuned for further developments.[Source]


Apple iPhone 12 series supports reverse wireless charging but it's disabled for now

The rumour of Apple bringing reverse wireless charging technology to the iPhones has been existing for a long while. Now, it is reported that the company might have sneakily inserted the technology into the latest iPhone 12 series and disabled its function.

According VentureBeat reporter Jeremy Horwitz, the documents filed by Apple with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) in the U.S. show that the new iPhone 12 models come with the ability to wirelessly charge up other devices or accessories. For now, the reason that the company not announcing the technology is still unknown and we have to wait until further update.

The source took a guess saying that the company might be waiting for the new AirPods that works with the reverse wireless charging function to drop. With the launch of MagSafe, it is possible for the Apple's latest wireless charging technolgy to be adopted by more devices or accessories from the company.

Let us know what you think about the reverse wireless charging technology from iPhone 12 series on our Facebook page. Stay tuned to TechNave.com for more latest tech updates.


World's first 21:9 Acer curved monitor with Eye-Tracking and new Predator Gaming Monitors revealed in CES 2017

Today, Acer has revealed their latest and world’s first 21:9 gaming monitor with Tobii eye-tracking functionality, the 30-inch Predator Z301CT, as well as two Predator XB2 Series models featuring 24.5- and 27-inch flat screens with a blazing fast 240Hz refresh rate. All three models will start selling at North America first for $899.99 (Predator Z301CT, around RM4049), $549.99 (Predator XB252Q, around RM2474), and $679.99 (Predator XB272, around RM3059) in February; followed by EMEA with similar price tag respectively (€899, €599, and €699).

The 30-inch Acer Predator Z301CT was awarded at the CES 2017 as the “Best of Innovations” award in the computer peripherals category, the Tobii eye tracking uses the gamer’s eye movement to create a new immersive experience, as they are able to mimic actions such as looking for cover or aiming at a target. The games’ sounds and graphics will dynamically adapt depending on where the gamers look, supported by the ultra-wide Full HD (2560 X 1080) and 1800R curved screen.

Next, the Predator XB2 Series (24.5-inch Predator XB252Q and 27-inch Predator XB272) feature a NVIDIA ULMB technology, a fast 1ms response time and a rapid 240Hz refresh rate. Accompanied by a Full HD 1080p resolution and a sharp 1,000:1 contrast ratio, the ZeroFrame design is ideal for multi-monitor setups and lets gamers find the perfect viewing position with -5 to 20 degrees tilt, +45 degree swivel, 90 degrees clockwise pivot and height adjustment up to 4.5 inches (115 mm).

Exact specifications, prices, and availability will vary by region. To learn more about availability, product specifications and prices in specific markets, please contact your nearest Acer office via www.acer.com. and stay tuned for more Acer news at Technave.com.


World's first 5G remote surgery carried out from as far as 3000km in China

Based on a statement made by China Mobile on Weibo on 16 March 2019, the People’s Liberation Army General Hospital, China Mobile and Huawei, has successfully conducted a remote brain surgery to treat Parkinson’s disease, which makes it the first remote surgery ever conducted on a 5G network.

Based on the report, it was said that the surgical doctor was stationed in Hainan while the patient is all the way in Beijing, which is about 3000km away. China Mobile has stated that these kinds of operations were only viable on the 5G due to the fact that the network has significantly higher bandwidth, higher stability and lower delay. Enabling the operator to react quickly whenever there is an issue, which is not entirely possible on the current 4G network. This is one of the many benefits that 5G brings us, with more to come in the near future. For more updates like this, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


World's first 64-bit Android tablet is a new ASUS MeMo Pad 8

ASUS and KDDI Japan recently announced what appears to be the first Android tablet powered by a 64-bit processor. To top it all off, this processor is one of the latest 64-bit Silvermont cores from Intel and the tablet itself is a variation of the ASUS MeMo Pad 8. Now, there is already an ASUS MeMo Pad 8 tablet out in the market, but it is powered by a 1.6Ghz quad-core ARM-based processor. This new one announced for KDDI Japan offers some fairly interesting tech specs which include:

The overall design looks to be more or less the same as the current 8-inch ASUS MeMo Pad 8, but it appears to be running the current Android 4.3 based ZenUI. It will also come in metallic blue, pearl white and powder pink. So far, there are very few 64-bit Android apps out there that may take advantage of the processor but when they do come out, such applications could get a boost in performance by up to 44% over current 32-bit Android apps. So far, this new 64-bit ASUS MeMo Pad 8 is expected to be available in Japan for the month of August 2014 with no news on Malaysia release dates or pricing. We'd be thrilled if it does make it and ASUS Malaysia does it soon, but the tech specs indicate that it could be higher priced than current ASUS MeMo Pad 8 which retails for around RM500 to RM700.


World's first WD Black 2 hybrid SSD + HDD officially announced

Solid State Drives or SSDs continue to lead in terms of performance while more affordable hard disk drives or HDDs offer more storage space at better value per GB. In a move to combine the best of both, Western Digital or WD have announced the WD Black 2, the world's first Hybrid SSD + HDD storage device. The WD Black 2 features a 120GB SSD melded together with a 1TB HDD and only measures 2.5-inches to 9.5mm thick, allowing it to be used for notebook computers. The WD Black 2 connects via standard SATA connections with support for SATA 6Gbps. Priced at $299 (RM963) the WD Black 2 is currently available or soon to be available in Malaysia and also comes with a WD 5-year warranty.


World’s first curved screen gaming laptop, the Acer Predator 21 X arrives in Malaysia for 5 days of roadshows

Acer Malaysia have brought the Acer Predator 21 X gaming laptop to Malaysia with 5 days of roadshow (at IOI City Mall) to showcase the world’s first curved screen laptop. Only 1 unit is available (from the global 300) for purchase at RM39999 on a first paid first served basis so contact [email protected] if you’re a serious gamer. The roadshow will showcase other Acer laptops and gaming machines as well along with exciting activities like gaming challenges, VR Zone, game demos and more.

Asides from the 21-inch curved IPS display with 2560 x 1080 pixel resolution and 120Hz refresh rate, the Predator 21 X also offers a number of other overpowered tech specs that include:

Purchases above RM4000 of selected Acer products at the roadshow will get a set of Jabra Halo fusion Wireless Bluetooth Stereo earbuds. Purchases from RM3001 to RM3999 will get a free external 1TB Hard disk drive while RM3000 and below get an RM50 shopping voucher. Customers can also get a 3D printed personalized keychain or get their digital caricature drawn.


World's first facial recognition function officially launched on the airasia Super App

Today, AirAsia has officially announced the world's first facial recognition function for the airasia Super App. From the newsroom, it's not only fully digital for travelling but as well as for security and safety for all airasia passengers.

Marketed as FACES, it serves as a facial recognition function as aforementioned on the app to order and pay for travel and lifestyle offerings. According to Group CEO of AirAsia Aviation Group, Bo Lingam, he said the company has already replaced the staff's cards with FACES technology to access facilities. Guests flying can also check-in online anywhere, anytime with FACES.

To add to that, airasia Super App users can use FACES to book hotels, order food, deliveries, e-hailing and others. The company confirmed that the function will soon be integrated across every airport in Malaysia within 12 months. AirAsia also plans to implement FACES in Thailand, Indonesia, the Philippines and all other key markets.

What do you think of this new feature on the airasia Super App? Let us know in the comments below and stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


World's first foldable 5G smartphone - Huawei Mate X unveiled for ~RM10,625

Huawei sure made a big splash in MWC 2019 today, not only did they showcased the new laptop duo - MateBook X Pro (2019) and MateBook 14, along with 5G devices, but also their first foldable 5G smartphone - the Huawei Mate X.

The Huawei Mate X has a good design as it uses a Falcon Wing Mechanical Hinge that is able to bend the flexible OLED screen panel. On the front, the display itself is already at 6.6-inches long while the back is 6.38-inches. Then when unfolded - it becomes a massive 8-inch screen panel which is basically almost like a tablet already. There is also only one colour model for this and they are calling it the Interstellar Blue which looks gorgeous.

Only one colour model for the Mate X was shown

On top of that, it also possesses the world's first 5G model chipset - the Balong 5000 which we talked about before a few weeks back that delivers an overkill internet speed of up to 7.5Gbps on an NR + LTE network, which they claimed that it can download a 1GB movie in just 3 seconds. Of course, you can also do some multitasking and it's able to take a full view photo with LEICA-ready lens. There are dual batteries inside and combining it makes it 4500mAh, did I mention that it has 55W fast charge technology? That's the fastest in the world!

The price tag is very very expensive, though, it cost €2299 which roughly translate into ~RM10,625. But do keep in mind that the foldable phone that we all saw is just a demo unit, meaning that it's not the final form yet. During the presentation, Richard Yu said that the Mate X is still in the works and tech specs might change, such as the triple camera configuration which was not revealed, same goes to the 8GB of RAM and 512GB. No availability date announced but it will be released in the mid-year.

Looks like it would be using a Kirin 980 chipset

Dual SIM connection support is there, the nano memory card can be slotted in too

So what do you think? Let us know in the comments below and stay tuned for more Huawei news at TechNave.com.


World's first leather convertible PC, HP Spectre Folio unveiled for RM7999, along with smart printer Tango X for RM799

Today, HP Malaysia has unveiled two new products - the Spectre Folio notebook and Tango X printer. The Spectre Folio is made for the premium users and only available in an exquisite Cognac Brown from RM7999, whereas the Tango X will be available by the end of the year for RM799.

If you're wondering why is this notebook so expensive, well - that's because almost the entire body of the Spectre Folio is made out of genuine leather which really speaks out for its style. What's more, the notebook can be turned into three different modes, whether it's laying flat or holding it as a tablet, there's nothing it can't do.

On the tech specs, below are some of the details of what you can expect:

Next, Tango X is a printer that can print the files you need from your smartphone or tablet via WiFi. It can also be printed with voice command and somehow able to utilize the ink cartridges to print up to twice as many pages. As long as you are ready with the HP Smart app, the Tango X is ready to go at your command.

On top of that, HP also unveiled an enhanced lineup of new printing and personal systems products. This includes an enhanced lineup of Envy and Pavilion laptops like the HP OMEN 15, as well as the new OfficeJet and OfficeJet Pro. To know more about the products, you can visit HP Malaysia's website and its online store right here. Stay tuned for more HP new at TechNave.com.


World's first notebook with Halo keyboard - Yoga Book revealed by Lenovo Malaysia for RM2599

The 2-in-1 Lenovo Yoga Book and Real Pen

Today, Lenovo Malaysia has officially launched the world's thinnest and lightest 2-in-1 multimode – the Lenovo Yoga Book, as well as their latest series of Phab 2 phablets which include the world's first phablet that supports Google's Tango technology. In this article, we will be taking a look at the Yoga Book.

The Yoga Book, which is bundled with the Yoga Book sleeve, Real Pen and Book Pad, it will be available from the end of December onwards at all Lenovo exclusive stores with RM2599 (inclusive of GST) for either Windows or Android version. Below is the official specifications:

The Power and volume buttons, along with the speaker grill

Featuring the first in its class Halo keyboard, it allows the user to use the Real Pen, a dual-use stylus to sketch or take notes. With a touch of a button, the keyboard also has a haptic feedback as they are typing and has the option of predictive typing.

Designer Orson Li Yu sharing his experience of using the Yoga Book

The user interface of the Yoga Book drawing board

The Real Pen comes together with the Yoga Book, which gives the owner the freedom to write and draw with the pen and even on the button-less keyboard with a piece of paper. Offering a true flexible experience, thin and light, it could go on for 15-hours and has a 360-degrees watch-band hinge giving the user the freedom to write and draw anywhere.

To check out about the Phab 2 series, visit this link to find out more.


World's first under display fingerprint sensor smartphone revealed, vivo X20 Plus UD from ~RM2211

So it's official, the much talked vivo X20 Plus UD has been revealed and this will mark the first smartphone to ever come with an under display fingerprint sensor. Keep in mind that this model is a bit different from the X20 Plus itself. That being said, here's everything you need to know about the tech-specs, features and price that was shown in China.

With the under display fingerprint sensor provided by Synaptics, the technology uses a photoelectric reflection where the RGB pixel is adapted on the OLED display, which emits light and penetrates the outer glass to reach your finger. Aside from being able to unlock the phone in just less than a second, it can be made to make payments through AliPay and WeChat.

Moreover, there are a bunch of software technologies inside too. There's a vivo Game Engine for gaming, an ES9318 DAC chipset for the music lovers, and a vivo Image Cube that processes photos. There's nothing much said about the Face Wake, though, but we assume it's just another fancy name for Face Unlock.

Would you like this phone to come into Malaysia? In China, it's priced at 3598 Yuan which is around ~RM2211. Let us know in the comments below and stay tuned for more vivo news at TechNave.com.


Apple iPhone 12 series that are 'Made in India' will be available starting from 2021

As the launch of the Apple iPhone 12 series is getting closer and closer, many of us are wondering if the devices are going to make it without any further delay. Although the first batch of iPhone 12 series might still facing production delay, it has been reported that Apple is preparing to assemble the devices in India that are for the middle of next year.

It is said that the brand has already started assembling the iPhone 11 at the Foxconn unit near Chennai, and it will be the first top model to be manufactured in the country. Other than that, the production of the iPhone SE (2020) is also expected to begin in the country by the end of this year. Therefore, some of us might be getting the new iPhones that are labelled 'Made in India' in the future.

Furthermore, Apple's Taiwanese manufacturer Wistron has also invested Rs 2,900 crores (~RM1.6 million) in a new facility that is located near Bengaluru. The manufacturer has started the recruitment process to hire 10,000 employees in a phased manner. Currently, there are already approximately 1,000 workers at work. The manufacturing facility will be fully operational from October and it may be dedicated only for production of the anticipated iPhone 12 series.

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


World's most expensive gaming laptop, Acer Predator 21 X has been sold!

Do you remember that gaming laptop that cost RM39,999? Yup, it's the Acer Predator 21 X, the world’s first curved screen gaming laptop and when it was unveiled, we weren't sure who was going to sell off his or her limbs to get one. Well, we have news for you and turns out that someone didn't need to do that. It's none other than Arsyan Ismail, 34 who actually got the Predator 21 X.

When asked what was the reason for his purchase decision. He simply replied:

“Life is short, enjoy what you can, buy while you still can…”

Other than that, he also loves the gaming laptop design a lot and equates it to owning a Lamborghini. We can totally understand that, the Predator 21 X is like that in the gaming market now.

To recap the tech-specs, the gaming laptop has an overclockable 7th Gen Intel Core i7 processor, dual NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 graphic cards in SLI (Scalable Link Interface) and 64GB of DDR4-2400 memory. It also integrates Tobii eye-tracking technology which allows gamers to identify enemies, aim, and take cover simply by gazing at objects on the screen, as well as five system fans, of which three are ultra-thin AeroBladeTM metal fans, the Predator 21 X is capable of keeping all its features running at optimal temperatures for super-smooth performance during intense gaming sessions.

We hope Arsyan enjoys it as much as he can, so congratulations to him once again Arsyan and go pwn some players online!


World's most popular Windows Phone refresh is here, Nokia Lumia 525 officially announced

The world's most popular Windows Phone was originally the Nokia Lumia 520 because it combined good features with an exceptionally low price. Now, the refresh for this smartphone is finally here in the form of the Nokia Lumia 525. Looking exactly like the Lumia 520, the Lumia 525 bears nearly the same tech specs as well which includes a dual-core Snapdragon S4 processor, 4-inch IPS display, 8GB storage and 5MP rear camera. The only difference seems to be that the Lumia 525 comes with 1GB of RAM compared to the 512MB of RAM inside the Lumia 520. Malaysia release dates and pricing are still unknown but Singapore will get the Lumia 525 on 14 December 2013 at SGD249 (RM641) so we can expect a similar pricing and release date for Malaysia. Hopefully the pricing won't be as high as Singaporre or else the Lumia 525 may lose it's competitive advantage. Check out the Nokia site for more information. In the meantime, check out the Nokia Lumia 525 video below:


World's thinnest & compact gaming laptops - ROG Zephyrus S & Strix SCAR II launched in Malaysia starting from RM7599 + promotions

Today, aside from the ROG Zephyrus S (GX531) making its debut in Malaysia as the world's slimmest gaming laptop (yet). ASUS Malaysia also showcased the ROG Strix SCAR II (GL704) which we last saw from Computex 2018 back in June 2018 (you can check out all our hands-on pictures here). If you're a gamer, you would know that gaming laptops cost a bomb so here goes the official price - the price tags are RM7999 and RM7599 respectively.

Of course, ASUS Malaysia are also giving away some nice goodies. In fact, the first 30 end users purchasing the Zephyrus S will bring home a free BP1500G ROG BACKPACK (worth RM 159). The promotion period for this will start today (13 December) and will end on 15 January 2018, where the redemption link can be done right here. Also, purchasing either one of the new ROG gaming laptops will grant any customer a chance to win an ROG Phone (8GB + 128GB model) and the promotion will end on the last day of 2018. But wait, there's more - it's also said that buying any selected ROG products (they didn't specify which one) will also be granted a free Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 game.

Boy, you really have to hit the jackpot to win this baby

Do check with your nearest authorized ROG store to see which product is eligible

To recap what the gaming laptops have, the Zephyrus S is 12% thinner than its predecessor measuring at a mere 14.95~15.75mm thin. Despite that, it's still packed with an Intel Core i7-8750H CPU and up to NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 graphics. As most modern gaming laptops nowadays, it also has a 144Hz refresh rate and 3ms response time on the 15.6-inch display. Moreover, not only does it looks #swag but the durability is tough since it's using military-grade metal chassis. The Active Aerodynamic System (AAS) cooling system is also inside.

Then for the Strix SCAR II, it's a pretty compact gaming beast despite using a 17.3-inch display. This was achieved by slimming the display bezels, allowing the display fit into the 15.7-inch chassis thus making it as the first laptop in its class to be less than 400mm wide. On top of that, the display can go up to 144Hz refresh rate, 3ms response time, and complete sRGB coverage, as well as sporting the latest 8th Generation Intel processors Core i7-8750H and an NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 GPU with 6GB of video RAM. To further complement the gaming experience, ROG RangeBoost technology and HyperCool Pro cooling system are pre-installed to boost the WiFi range and cool down.

If you would like to know more about ROG Zephyrus S and Strix SCAR II, you can visit ROG Malaysia's official website here to check it out. In addition, ASUS Malaysia has also introduced new ROG Collection T-shirts and ROG Ranger Backpack Series starting from RM109 which you can read about it here. Stay tuned for more ROG news at TechNave.com.


World's thinnest laptop - Acer Swift 7 announced for RM4999 in Malaysia

(L-R) Mr. Jeffrey Lai, Product Manager, Acer Sales & Services Sdn Bhd; Mr Carlos Lopes, General Manager, Consumer and Channels Group Microsoft Asia Pacific; Bruce Howe, General Manager, Consumer Channel Group, Microsoft Malaysia; Mr. Chan Weng Hong, General Manager Manager, Products, Sales & Marketing Acer Malaysia; Mr Johnson Seet, Head of Products, Acer Sales & Services Sdn Bhd;Mr Yohan Wijaya, Southeast Asia Sales Manager, Acer Global account Team Intel Southeast Asia; and Mr Edmund Hoh, Product Manager Acer Malaysia

Today, Acer Malaysia has finally brought in their latest laptop product lineup into Malaysia, which features the world's thinnest laptop - Swift 7, along with Swift 3, convertible laptop Spin 5, all-in-one Aspire C 22 PC, Predator Z1 gaming monitor and even new SuperCare Warranty Packages. But first, the three laptops specifications:

The enlarged touch pad can be used up to 4 fingers for various tasks

It can automatically adjust colours on the display

All three Swift 7, Swift 3 and Spin 5 are priced RM4999, RM2899 and RM2199 respectively and are now available on 11street.my (Swift 7 only) and authorized Acer resellers nationwide on 23 November 2016 (this date is for Swift 7 only) onwards.

We also covered other two news, check them out below and stay tuned for more Acer news at Technave.com


World's thinnest tablet Dell Venue 8 7000 coming to Malaysia after next month?

Unveiled recently, the Dell Venue 8 7000 tablet wowed everyone by being the world's thinnest tablet at just 6mm thin. It even manages to beat out the Apple iPad Air 2 which is 6.1mm thin. Tech specs and features for the Venue 8 7000 are also much higher-end with a quad-core Intel Atom Z3500 processor, 8.4-inch OLED display with 1600 x 2560 pixel resolution and Intel's RealSense 3D camera on the back consisting of three cameras. It also features 2GB of RAM, 16GB of storage and stereo speakers along with a metal frame. While there are no Malaysia release dates or pricing details yet, it has been announced for a very affordable $499 (RM1634) coming in or after November 2014.


World’s toughest and fastest SD card introduced by Sony

Today, Sony has just announced a brand new innovation and get this - they came up with the world's toughest SD card that is resistant to bending, dropping and even has an IP68 water and dust resistant grade! Simply called as the “SF-G series TOUGH specification” UHS-II SD card, it will be available in 32GB, 64GB and 128GB capacities but at this moment, no price is revealed yet and will launch in Asia from October onwards.

So how tough is this SD card? According to Sony, this bad boy is 18 times stronger than a standard SD card which can withstand 180N force thanks to the world's first monolithic structure and materials of high-grade hardness. This means that the new SD card is completely sealed with one-piece molding structure, no waterdrop, dust or dirt can even get into the card. On top of that, it doesn't compromise the build over speed, as it can go up to 300MB/s with buffer clearing time minimized, being able to support V90, the highest standard of video speed class.

Moreover, there's also an 'SD Scan Utility' which allows the user to check its condition, as well as File Rescue Software (downloadable from the Sony Support site) that can recover data that might have been accidentally deleted. It's also nice to that know that the SD card has X-ray proof, magnet proof, anti-static, temperature proof and feature UV Guard.

If you would like to know more about this SD card, you can head over to their official website here. Stay tuned for more Sony news at TechNave.com.


'Worms' is making a comeback but as a new battle royale game

Oh snap, Worms is coming back? You bet but unfortunately not on most gaming platforms or the way you think the game is. According to the newly released trailer, this classic game will be revamped as a battle royale game (Worms Rumble) and it will be exclusive on the Sony PlayStation 4.

So how does a classic turn-based game like Worms work as a battle royale game? From the trailer, it has become a real-time battle in a 3D side platformer game where 32 players will gather together and battle for glory until the last worm stands. Like all battle royale games, you can go solo and play a team of three, and the map will get smaller as well as time goes by.

Worms Rumble also offers customization for your character which is nice, but otherwise, this is a big shift from what we remember from our childhood. Besides battle royale, there are also other modes like Deathmatch and The Last Worm Standing. Oh, the Holy Grenade is back too.

The game is developed by team 17 and will be released sometime this year. But what do you folks think? Do you think you will enjoy it? Let us know in the comments below and stay tuned for more trending gaming news at TechNave.com.


Worms is making a comeback in the year 2020!

Team 17 recently made an announcement on their Twitter account, stating that the Worms series will be making a comeback somewhere in the year 2020. However, they have not explicitly mentioned what the title of the game will be, as well as which platform it will be on.

To the uninitiated, the Worms series by Team 17 is a turn-based strategy game where the player utilizes a bunch of characters called Worms to eliminate the enemy team. Furthermore, the Worms are equipped with a myriad of weapons that could potentially leave craters around the map.

With all that said, would you be interested in playing the new Worms game as soon as it is available in Malaysia? Let us know on our Facebook page and for more updates like this, stay tuned to TechNave.com.