TechNave NewsBytes 2021 #5 - Samsung, Huawei, Celcom, OPPO, realme, LG, Special: Jabra PanaCast and more

Welcome back TechNavers and NewsByters, in this issue of TechNave NewsBytes 2021 #5 Samsung launched their Solve for Tomorrow ‘FIX IT’ Using STEM while the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G won the Best Smartphone GLOMO Award at MWC 2021. On another note, Huawei and experts have called for increasing rural area digital connectivity to alleviate poverty in the APAC region.

Huawei also announced their Seeds for the Future Program 2.0 with US$150 million in talent development over the next five years. Moving on from that, Celcom and Huawei introduced the world’s first Smart 8T8R deployment in Malaysia.

OPPO announced their AFF Suzuki Cup Sponsorship Debut while realme suggested that 5G smartphones actually improve user experience. realme also had 5 tips to stay safe and positive at home with realme devices along with winning 9 titles from Lazada and Shopee 7.7 mid year sales.

LG pledged  their transition to 100% renewable energy by 2050 while their LG Styler™ smart wardrobe is now available for pre-order in Malaysia. In this episode of NewsBytes, our special focuses on the launch of the new Jabra PanaCast series of hybrid work devices.

Samsung Malaysia Electronics recently announced the launch of Solve for Tomorrow 2021, a youth competition to inspire students to create solutions to fix issues faced by society through STEM. The competition will begin on 14 July 2021 and culminate in a Finale Presentation & Prize-Giving Ceremony on 9 December 2021. This year, Malaysia’s famous content creator and social media influencer, Imran Aqil, is onboard as the face of Solve for Tomorrow 2021.

Samsung Solve for Tomorrow 2021 is executed in partnership with Universiti Malaya’s STEM Centre and is supported by the Ministry of Education, Malaysia. The competition is open to Form 1 and Form 2 students across all national secondary schools registered with the Ministry of Education Malaysia. The winning teams of Solve for Tomorrow will win Samsung products and devices for their respective schools and themselves.

The first prize-winning team will receive Samsung products worth up to RM12,000 presented to the school, while each student will receive up to RM6,000 worth of Samsung products. For the second prize, the team will receive products worth up to RM10,000 for their school, while the students will each walk away with products worth up to RM5,000. The third prize-winning team will receive products worth up to RM8,000 for their school, while the students will win products worth up to RM4,000 each.  There are also two consolation prizes of Samsung products worth up to RM6,600.

For more information about Solve for Tomorrow, please visit their site.

Samsung Electronics Ltd. has announced that the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G won the Best Smartphone category at the Global Mobile Awards (GLOMO Awards) during Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2021. The annual GLOMO Awards recognize the hardware, software and services that drive innovation across the mobile industry worldwide.

At the awards ceremony on June 30th, the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G was named ‘Best Smartphone’ of the past year. The smartphone, which features a professional grade camera system and bright Intelligent Display is the go-to choice for users who want to take gorgeous, detailed photos. It is also the first device of the S Series to support the S Pen, for advanced productivity from power users. With all these features packed into a sleek contour-cut design, the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G represents the very best of Samsung engineering.

Experts at the webinar on “Strategies for Addressing the Asia-Pacific Digital Divide - Increasing Connectivity to Drive Economic Recovery” organized by the Financial Times and Huawei on Thursday (July 22) revealed that to close the digital divide and drive economic recovery during the pandemic, cross sectors collaboration are needed to lower the costs of rural area connectivity and improve digital literacy.

To reach underdeveloped areas and improve digital coverage, Huawei initiated the RuralStar program together with local operators globally including in Thailand and Indonesia since 2017. This solution replaced traditional towers with simple poles, enabling a shift from diesel generator power to solar power. By the end of 2020, the RuralStar program had been implemented in over 60 countries, with 50 million people benefited from this initiative.

Huawei recently announced its Seeds for the Future Program 2.0, through which Huawei plans to invest US$150 million in digital talent development over the next five years. This program is expected to benefit more than 3 million additional people

Huawei recently held a "Tech & Sustainability: Everyone's Included" forum, co-hosted by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN). Representatives from Huawei, IUCN, the World Economic Forum, Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP), Global Enabling Sustainability Initiative (GeSI), and Singapore Institute of International Affairs (SIIA) participated to discuss the role of technology in driving sustainability and building a more inclusive, eco-friendly world.

Celcom Axiata Berhad (Celcom) and Huawei Technologies Malaysia Sdn Bhd (Huawei) recently deployed the world’s first large-scale commercial FDD Smart 8T8R network. This Smart 8T8R network initiative is part of Celcom’s accelerated network investments of over RM250million. The deployment of Huawei’s Smart 8T8R network technology increases Celcom’s existing 4T4R network capacity by close to 80%, reducing network traffic congestion and delivering an enhanced user experience on Celcom’s widest 4G network.

The FDD Smart 8T8R technology incorporates software-defined antennas (SDAs) and FDD (Frequency Division Duplex) dual-band RRUs (Remote Radio Units), as well as Huawei’s innovative algorithms to support on-demand upgrades such as software adjustments, resulting in maximised hardware potential to meet the rapid data growth and network capacity demands of 4G. The Smart 8T8R technology also features a PowerBoosting software whereby it supports advanced power management for base stations to achieve additional coverage gains and bring OPEX savings with a smaller expenditure on energy.

To date, Celcom has deployed several 8T8R sites in Kuala Lumpur, Selangor, Perak and Penang.

OPPO has taken its first step in supporting football in Southeast Asia by signing up as the Official Smartphone of the AFF Suzuki Cup 2020. Brokered by SPORTFIVE, the event's exclusive commercial partner, the deal marks OPPO's debut in the sporting arena in Southeast Asia and is part of its strategy to leverage sports to connect with consumers and enhance its brand influence across the region. Through this sponsorship, OPPO aims to use its technology and innovation to inspire people to enjoy football wherever they are and to ‘play with heart’ whether on the field or in life.

OPPO will be looking to amplify their brand via the AFF Suzuki Cup sponsorship, through brand activations across the tournament's multiple platforms including naming and presenting rights to the “OPPO Man of the Match”. OPPO will also be the title sponsor of this year's “Decibel Challenge” which was previously run in 2018 and rewards the loudest fan groups among all the Southeast Asian nations during the tournament. The AFF Suzuki cup will be scheduled from 5 December 2021 to 1 January 2022.

While the basic prerequisite for enjoying the evolution of 5G is to own a device that can run 5G networks, have you ever wondered about the advantages of these 5G-ready devices? In this article, we will be introducing the key features of realme’s 5G smartphones that could further facilitate your daily lifestyle in a smarter way.

As a technology brand dedicated to young consumers, we hope by empowering the youth, they can become the forerunners in leading more people into the 5G era with the devices made available in Malaysia. You can own these devices at a more affordable price and be a pro in the world of connecting virtually and expressing freely.

Enjoy spending modern quality time at home with realme smartphones and realme AIoT products and here are some activities for you to stay positive throughout this challenging period.

During the recent Oh My realme Day held on Lazada and Shopee 7.7 Mid-Year sales, realme Malaysia offered a variety of exciting deals on smartphones and AIoT devices via both platforms. The team at realme Malaysia is proud to announce the sales achievement obtained within the campaign period from 1st January 2021 until 7th July 2021 from Lazada and Shopee includes:

LG Electronics (LG) today made public its commitment to transition completely to renewable energy by 2050 as a key component of its sustainability strategy. The announcement in the just released LG Electronics Sustainability Report comes on top of its earlier promise to achieve carbon neutrality by 2030 through the Zero Carbon 2030 initiative in which LG pledged to reduce carbon emissions in the production stage to 50 percent of 2017 standards by 2030.

The transformation will be implemented region by region starting in North America where every office and manufacturing site will be powered by renewable energy within the year. LG manufacturing facilities outside of Korea are on target to convert 50 percent of their electricity needs to renewable energy in the next four years.

LG Electronics (LG)  has introduction of its premium LG Styler™ in Malaysia, dubbed as ‘The Smart Wardrobe’. The LG Styler™ is a one-of-a-kind smart wardrobe with the promise of ‘Hygiene in Style’ that offers consumers cutting-edge technology to keep clothes hygienic and fresh for families, while caring for its longevity.

Prior to the official launch on 1st August, customers can now pre-order and purchase the LG Styler™ starting 17th to 31st July at a discounted price of RM7399. The first 50 customers who purchase the LG Styler™ during the pre-order period will each receive a brand-new LG PuriCare™ 360° Air Purifier for free. The price for the S3WF – LG Styler™ in White is RM8,499 while the S3MFC - LG Styler™ Essence Mirrored Finish Silver    is RM8,499.

For more information on the LG Styler™, visit their site.

Lazada Malaysia is stepping up its efforts to support those in need through their Stronger Together initiative via LazadaForGood, Lazada’s digital giving platform. The initiative ran from 1 July until 31st July featured a variety of aid from groceries and essentials, meals for the needy, support for children and our frontliners, and even food and essential items for animal shelters in collaboration with top brands on the Lazada platform and their partnered non-governmental organisations (NGOs).

Since it was launched in March last year, LazadaForGood has facilitated aid to the underprivileged and frontliners with over RM 700,000 donations and support raised to date for various COVID-19 related causes. If you can afford to give, visit the LazadaForGood page now to make your contribution.

During the past few decades, the world has rapidly shifted towards digitalization of everyday practices, including dating. In some countries dating apps have become the most popular way for people to meet, while modern couples’ communication is almost unthinkable without social media. However, there is another side of the coin: with love transferring to the digital world, the gathering and public exposure of personal data (also known as “doxing”) has become a major concern.

The Kaspersky team conducted a survey, exposing main threats and fears that users faced while dating online. As a result, the company’s experts found that every 6th user has been doxed while dating online, globally. In Asia Pacific (APAC), 22% of the respondents admitted experiencing this malicious act, out of which, 14% were doxed while dating online but being unfamiliar with the notion of “doxing”, did not know they were doxed.

To keep your personal information protected, Kaspersky also recommends:

Riot-led global event, VALORANT Challengers Malaysia and Singapore has announced Predator as its Official Gaming PC and Laptop partner for the tournament’s much anticipated third stage which will commence 2 July - 8 August 2021. 8 confirmed teams who earned their spots through qualifiers - including fan favourite Paper Rex and Todak teams - will battle it out to rise to the top and take home a piece of the RM 40,000/SGD 13,000 prize pool. All agents in the latest VALORANT roster will be allowed, and available maps for the tournament will be Bind, Haven, Split, Ascent and Icebox. Maps will be selected by teams at the beginning of each round. For a full run-down of the tournament format, visit the tournament overview article.

Fans who tune into the livestreams will have the chance to walk away with exclusive merchandises such as Predator Galea headset, Predator Cestus mouse, Predator Bomber Jacket, Predator WASD shirt & Predator Cap from Predator Gaming. On top of that, the brand is also offering deals as much as 37% off on selected Predator Gaming products via its official website.

As part of Grab’s #TechUntukSemua goal to empower smaller businesses to benefit from the digital economy, Grab is once again focusing on the many local sellers of durian. This not only ensures that Malaysians will be able to get their durian fix, but our local durian merchants and farmers will be able continue to spread the joy of durian as well.

Grab users can also enjoy savings of up to 50% on their durian season necessities, whether you’re a lover or hater, from merchants like Durian Man, Lubuk Durian, Purple Monkey, Watsons, Guardian and more.

The Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC), Malaysia’s lead agency in digital transformation, today announced its ‘Digital Investments Future5 (DIF5) Strategy’, a five-year plan focusing on five key thrusts aimed at attracting investments and advancing Malaysia’s digital economy in line with the Malaysia Digital Economy Blueprint or MyDIGITAL.

The five-year initiative, which will run from 2021 to 2025 following the 12th Malaysia Plan, aims to secure high quality digital investments as it seeks to unlock new drivers of growth in the digital economy. Cumulatively, MDEC has brought in RM345 billion worth of investments via MSC Malaysia since 1996, creating 184,396 jobs, and housing 40 of the Forbes100 companies in Malaysia.

The DIF5 strategy targets the below by 2025:

To find out how to participate, log on to their site.

Following the recent announcement of AMD FidelityFX Super Resolution (FSR), AMD is making the source code for its powerful spatial upscaling technology broadly available to game developers via GPUOpen. FSR is also now available for developers in two of the most popular game engines:

Additionally, several new titles are adding FSR support in the next few weeks, bringing the total number of FSR-supported games to 12 since the feature was launched just a few weeks ago, with more expected in the coming months:

In celebration of World Emoji Day, Adobe is excited to share the results of the 2021 Global Emoji Trend Report, which surveyed 7,000 people globally. Among the findings include:

Emoji are a reminder that we live in a world of real things and real people –  even if we are only approximating our appearance using little yellow smiley faces or cartoon pictures of objects that we love. Having some imagery often helps us connect with those concepts and those ideas more deeply than we would by words alone.

Whether they are villainized as the despoilers of language or beloved as a fun, new way to express ourselves, emoji are most importantly another tool available to help us share our personal narratives. One of the greatest things about storytelling is that everyone has a tale to tell. The best stories are illustrated with pictures, and emotionally engaging narratives have the ability to profoundly shape the world around us for the better.

In its latest move to strengthen its position as Malaysia’s Leading Converged Solutions Company, Maxis has announced the acqui-hire of Peering One Sdn Bhd, a Malaysian-based cloud solutions company specialising in hybrid and private cloud managed services. The acqui-hire reinforces Maxis’ capabilities as a one stop, end-to-end cloud solutions provider, with complete cloud offerings that address the full spectrum of business needs.

The acqui-hire of Peering One is primarily for their pool of strong cloud professional specialists, customer base and market position, which will further boost Maxis’ capacity and capabilities to offer best-in-class Private and Hybrid Cloud solutions. Maxis can now provide an enhanced end-to-end Cloud Managed Services through a single touch point for customers to enjoy upfront cost savings and flexibility to scale their cloud consumption needs through a ‘pay-as-you-use’ model.

In addition to ICMS, the latest acqui-hire of Peering One also follows other acqui-hires by Maxis, including Optima Innovations in June 2018 for eCommerce capabilities and Audeonet (M) Sdn Bhd in December 2020 for voice and unified communications solutions.

60,000 local micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) are set to receive up to RM3,000 in Shopee benefits each from the e-commerce platform’s Go-eCommerce Onboarding programme. The initiative under Belanjawan 2021 aims to encourage the adoption of e-commerce as a trade channel amongst local MSMEs and Malaysian citizens who wish to venture into entrepreneurship. Shopee is also co-funding this initiative Ringgit-to-Ringgit in partnership with the Ministry of Finance and the Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC).

There are two packages that sellers stand to benefit from:

Go-eCommerce Onboarding is eligible to registered Shopee sellers who are Malaysian citizens or belong in the MSME category as defined by SME Corporation Malaysia. For MSMEs, the company must have more than 50% of its shares held by a local person or entity and total monthly store sales must not exceed RM4 mil to qualify. Interested sellers who meet the criteria can start applying from now until 30 November 2021 at shopee.com.my/goecommerce. Participation is free.

Disney+ Hotstar recently announced the names of the seven Japanese anime studios bringing their unique talent and perspective to “Star Wars: Visions”—a collection of animated short films from Lucasfilm that will stream exclusively on Disney+ Hotstar—and offered fans an exciting special look.

The anime studios revealed were Kamikaze Douga, Geno Studio (Twin Engine), Studio Colorido (Twin Engine), Trigger, Kinema Citrus, Science Saru, and Production IG. All episodes of “Star Wars: Visions” will be released on Disney+ Hotstar September 22, 2021.

The Shop Malaysia Online (SMO) campaign on Shopee returns for the second year to benefit more Malaysians through discount vouchers, cashbacks and free shipping subsidies, which in turn will help manage cost of living. Last year, the Ringgit-to-Ringgit campaign on Shopee benefited over 2.9 million shoppers, generating more than RM540 million in sales for 80,000 Malaysian sellers on the e-commerce platform.

SMO is an e-commerce initiative by the Ministry of Finance (MOF), with the Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) tasked at driving the campaign from now till 31 December 2021.

For more information on the Shop Malaysia Online campaign, visit their site.

Touch ‘n Go Group is proud to announce its partnership with the Ministry of Finance of Malaysia (MOF) and the Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) to drive the Belanjawan 2021 (National Budget) initiatives, aimed to support local businesses and encourage online purchases.

The Go-eCommerce Onboarding and Shop Malaysia Online (SMO) campaigns, as announced by MDEC, runs from 1 July to 31 December 2021. Through the onboarding campaign, each micro enterprise, small medium business or Malaysian individual (without a business registration) that successfully register with Touch ‘n Go eWallet during the campaign period will be entitled to a RM20 subsidy for their first successful sale transacted. This is limited to the first 80,000 new Touch ‘n Go eWallet merchants approved within the campaign period.

Featuring the unique Social Strand System which allows players to stay connected with other players from around the globe, Death Stranding Director’s Cut will enable players to experience Death Stranding, the genre-defying open-world action-adventure game starring Norman Reedus, Mads Mikkelsen, Léa Seydoux and Lindsay Wagner, fully remastered and expanded for PS5 consoles.

The Standard Edition of Death Stranding Director’s Cut (Disc/Digital) is SGD67.90 / MYR209 and you can get the PS5 Death Stranding Director’s Cut Digital Deluxe Edition with SGD79.90 / MYR 249. Players who already own the PS4 version of Death Stranding can get the PS5 Death Stranding Director’s Cut Digital Deluxe Edition Upgrade for only SGD18 / MYR50.

You can find more details on Death Stranding Director’s Cut from their site.

As of 20th August, Ghost of Tsushima Director's Cut will be released on both PS5 and PS4 consoles. This new edition comes packed not only with the original game and every piece of additional content we’ve released to date, but a brand-new adventure for Jin in Iki Island Expansion.

Further, PS5 players will have access to a few additional new features: Japanese Lip Sync, DualSense’s haptic feedback and adaptive triggers, enhancement to 3D audio, improved load times, 4K resolution options and framerates targeting 60 FPS. Details and pricing of Ghost of Tsushima Director’s Cut, its pre-orders and upgrades are here.

Jabra recently announced their new Jabra PanaCast 50 – an intelligent video bar, and the Jabra PanaCast 20, an intelligent personal camera. Both models work with Microsoft Teams, Microsoft Teams Rooms, Zoom, and Zoom Rooms, and are optimized for all leading UC platforms.

The PanaCast 50 offers AI-based video and audio streams to detect active speakers and automatically adjust the frame to "follow the action." Three 13-megapixel cameras create an immersive 180° field of view in Panoramic-4K. Patented video stitching technology uses advanced algorithms to optimize live-stitching of the three video streams together in real-time. Delivering 2 video streams simultaneously, it also offers a built-in whiteboard sharing feature.

The Jabra PanaCast 20, features AI managed on-device with Edge processing. A built-in lens cover also guarantees privacy. It delivers 4K Ultra HD Video, HDR video and personalized Intelligent Zoom

The Jabra PanaCast 50 is priced at RM6,500 while the Jabra PanaCast 20 is priced from RM1,600. Both will be available from 15 July 2021. For more details visit their site.

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TechNave NewsBytes 2021 #6 - Samsung, Xiaomi, realme, OPPO, ASUS, Lenovo, LG, Shopee and Special: The Future is Flexible: Tap into The Galaxy of Possibilities

Welcome back TechNavers and NewsByters, in this issue of TechNave NewsBytes 2021 #6 we have the following articles for you along with a Special article from Samsung entitled “The Future is Flexible: Tap into The Galaxy of Possibilities”:

For our Miscellaneous announcements we have:

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., has shared a new insight that takes the world a step closer to realizing neuromorphic chips that can better mimic the brain. Envisioned by the leading engineers and scholars from Samsung and Harvard University, the insight was published as a Perspective paper, titled ‘Neuromorphic electronics based on copying and pasting the brain’, by Nature Electronics. Donhee Ham, Fellow of Samsung Advanced Institute of Technology (SAIT) and Professor of Harvard University, Professor Hongkun Park of Harvard University, Sungwoo Hwang, President and CEO of Samsung SDS and former Head of SAIT, and Kinam Kim, Vice Chairman and CEO of Samsung Electronics are the co-corresponding authors.

The essence of the vision put forward by the authors is best summed up by the two words, ‘copy’ and ‘paste’. The paper suggests a way to copy the brain’s neuronal connection map using a breakthrough nanoelectrode array developed by Dr. Ham and Dr. Park, and to paste this map onto a high-density three-dimensional network of solid-state memories, the technology for which Samsung has been a world leader. Through this copy and paste approach, the authors envision to create a memory chip that approximates the unique computing traits of the brain – low power, facile learning, adaptation to environment, and even autonomy and cognition – that have been beyond the reach of current technology.

Leveraging its leading experience in chip manufacturing, Samsung is planning to continue its research into neuromorphic engineering, in order to extend Samsung’s leadership in the field of next generation AI semiconductors.

Due to the overwhelming response and to show their appreciation, Samsung Malaysia will be extending their ‘Stay Strong Malaysia’ promotion until 31 October 2021, even more so to uplift the spirit of Malaysians as our country continues on the road to recovery. Malaysians can continue to look forward to styling their home with our wide range of products such as TVs, monitors, and household solutions that come with exclusive free gifts Touch ’n Go eWallet credit, purchase with purchase (PWP) offers and savings worth up to RM6,597 when you purchase through any authorized Samsung stores or dealers.

For more information on Samsung’s ‘Stay Strong Malaysia’ campaign, please visit their site.

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. has revealed that the SmartThings Find service, which first launched in October 2020, continues to grow rapidly, now comprising more than 100 million find nodes. Powered by SmartThings, the premier technology enabling connected living, around 230,000 devices are located through this feature every day. The fast-growing SmartThings Find service enables users to pinpoint registered Galaxy smartphones, smartwatches, earbuds and even S Pen Pro, as well as personal belongings—like keys or wallets—that have a Galaxy SmartTag or SmartTag+ device attached. SmartThings Find, a standout feature of the SmartThings ecosystem, uses Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) and ultra-wideband (UWB) technology to locate misplaced devices. Even if the device is offline, other Galaxy users can opt-in to enable their Galaxy smartphone or tablet to help others find nearby lost devices.

SmartThings Find is continuing to evolve with the addition of the newly launched SmartThings Find Members service, which now enables users to invite friends and family to become members of their SmartThings account, so they too can find and manage their devices. Users can now invite up to 19 other people to become members and locate up to 200 devices at once. Once someone has accepted your invitation to SmartThings Find Members, you can opt for them to be able to view your selected devices and locations for specific devices, all upon your consent.

SmartThings Find Members is particularly useful for families, as they try to keep up with pets or keep track of their car keys—even if they don't have their phone with them.

For more information about the SmartThings app and SmartThings Find service, visit their site.

Samsung Electronics recently announced the global availability of its newly expanded Smart Monitor lineup, providing more display sizes and design options, along with new and enhanced smart features. The lineup now includes a larger 43-inch M7 (UHD resolution) model, delivering enhanced productivity and an immersive entertainment experience. The M5 (FHD resolution) models are now available in 24-inch, 27-inch and 32-inch displays, featuring a sleek design and a stylish new white color option.

The Smart Monitor offers integrated media and productivity apps, versatile connectivity, built-in speakers and a solar cell-powered remote control. The latest additions to Samsung’s Smart Monitor series include, Smart Monitor M7 43” (Model: M70A), Smart Monitor M5 27” in White (Model: M50A) and Smart Monitor M5 24” (Model: M50A). For more information, please visit their site.

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd, has been named the number one brand in Campaign Asia-Pacific and NielsenIQ’s ‘Asia’s Top 1000 Brands 2021’ study. This is the 10th consecutive year in which Samsung has been voted by consumers in the region as their top brand in the annual research conducted across 14 markets in Asia-Pacific.

Notably, Samsung ranked high in 15 product categories in Asia’s Top 1000 Brands this year, up from 12 last year, and is the top brand in TV, cleaning appliances and smart home technology.

Samsung Malaysia Electronics recently launched its latest tech-savvy robot vacuums, the Samsung Jet Bot AI+ for effective and powerful cleaning on any type of floor at minimal effort. Samsung Jet Bot AI+ is the world’s first Intel AI-powered smart robot vacuum that uses 3D sensor and enhanced object recognition to navigate through the home with the same efficiency and care that many users do.

After cleaning, the Jet Bot AI+ will automatically head back to the Clean Station™, Samsung’s signature disposal system which removes dust using “Air Pulse” technology, and a multi-layered filtration system that traps 99.999% of fine dust and allergens . There, it empties the dirt, dust, and hair it has collected into a bag that only needs to be replaced once every two to three months. Samsung’s Jet Bot AI+ is now available at all Samsung outlets, retailers, and online shopping platforms with a RRP of RM4,999.

Voices of Galaxy spotlights people who use their passion, creativity, and determination along with technology to make a positive impact on their own lives and their communities. One of the most exciting parts of owning a mobile device is being able to customize it and make it your own – which is why Samsung developed Good Lock, a unique personalization tool for Galaxy users. When it came to creating an app that they are truly proud of, Samsung developers didn’t simply try to create features that are right for everyone: instead, they worked to give users the freedom to create the experiences that are right for them. Creating an open and personalized experience across devices, platforms, and people, Good Lock’s developers are set on providing an app that turns each device into “my Galaxy.” Hear from the developers on what the journey was like and what Good Lock means to them.

realme has recently launched its realme Band 2 in Malaysia with the device being the first to be available globally. realme Malaysia also announced their achievement as the realme Band 2 became the most sold smart band in a single day during its first global sale on Lazada (below RM139).

During the realme 9.9 Kaw Kaw Deals that held on Lazada and Shopee, realme Malaysia has offered a variety of first-rate deals on smartphone and AloT products on both platforms. realme Malaysia has successfully obtained four achievements on Lazada 9.9 with the recent launch of the realme GT Master Edition being the best-selling new launch smartphone, alongside other achievements from their realme 7 5G, realme Watch 2 and realme Smart Cam 360° including:

Apart from that, realme Malaysia is proud to share another achievement thanks to the support from Malaysian fans on both realme GT Master Edition and realme 7 5G where realme was recognised as Top 3 Best Selling Smartphone Brand on Lazada 9.9 Sale. realme Malaysia has also achieved an overall increased sales growth of 326% compared to last year. Throughout the entire Shopee 9.9 Super Shopping Day campaign, realme Watch 2 was crowned as the Top 1 Best-selling Smartwatch on Shopee Mall.

realme has successfully achieved two results according to Canalys Q2 2021 Report as the Top 1 Basic Watch Vendor and Top 2 TWS Vendor in Malaysia. This achievement shows the results of realme’s effort in bringing more advanced AIoT devices to Malaysians, expanding the realme TechLife ecological platform, and providing a smarter lifestyle to all fans.

realme is recognized as the Top 1 Basic Watch Vendor in the Canalys Report of Top Basic Watch Vendors in Q2 2021, commanding a 35% of market share in the Malaysian market. A 1,616% annual growth rate was achieved as seen from the report with realme being ahead of Huami, Xiaomi, Huawei, and Garmin. Some of the realme Basic Watches released this year are realme Watch 2, realme Watch 2 Pro, realme Watch S Pro, and realme Watch S Master Edition.

Furthermore, realme Malaysia also placed at Top 2 TWS Vendors in Canalys Report of Top TWS Vendors in Q2 2021, with an annual growth rate of 115% compared to Q2 2020 and achieved 12% unit share in the local market. Prior to this year, realme has launched realme Buds Air 2, realme Buds Q2, realme Buds Air 2 Neo, realme Buds Wireless 2, realme Buds Wireless 2 Neo, realme Pocket Bluetooth Speaker and realme Cobble Bluetooth Speaker in Malaysia.

We are pleased to share with you that the data reports of IDC, Canalys, Strategy Analytics and Counterpoint, top four global market research companies, have indicated and affirmed that Xiaomi surpassed Apple in terms of global smartphone shipments in Q2 2021 and became the world's No.2 for the first time!

According to Strategy Analytics: Xiaomi jumped into the top 2 list for the first time ever. It shipped 52.8 million units of smartphones worldwide in Q2 2021 and took 16.8% market share. Among all top 5 vendors, Xiaomi registered the highest annual growth rate (+85.3% YoY). According to Counterpoint: Xiaomi eclipses 50 million smartphones, becoming the world’s second-largest smartphone brand for the first time ever.

Some people think that you need a collection of expensive lenses, professional lights, and a home studio just to take good portrait photos and videos. In reality, all you need to up your game is the right phone with the right cameras! Forget about heavy, costly equipment. Powered by AI, the OPPO Reno6 Series will arm any photography enthusiast with the ability to take stunning, cinematic and professional-looking portrait photos and videos.

Here are eight features on the OPPO Reno6 Series that you can use to shoot portraits like a pro!

Launched in Malaysia less than a month ago, the OPPO Reno6 Pro was recently announced as Lazada’s top-selling smartphone in the RM2,500 – RM3,500 range for the month of August. Now, it continues to break records as it is crowned the most-sold smartphone from 9 – 11 September in the premium Android smartphone category (RM 2,500 and above).

That’s not all, in just one hour during 9.9 this year, OPPO has surpassed the total sale of 30 days during September last year on the brand’s official store on Lazada. On top of that, OPPO also ranked no.1 in terms of mobile accessories, and no.2 in the smartphone category across Southeast Asia, via its official store on Shopee.

ASUS recently announced that the latest Windows 11 Insider Preview build can now be installed on many existing ASUS motherboard models. Installation can be achieved after applying the latest UEFI BIOS update from the relevant ASUS support page, or by manually enabling the required function in the existing UEFI BIOS.

A diverse range of ASUS motherboards are engineered to allow the installation and operation of Windows 11 Insider Preview. Owners or users of these models can download and apply the latest UEFI BIOS update or manually enable the required function in the current UEFI BIOS to allow the new operating system to be installed. For full details on updating the UEFI BIOS for Windows 11 installation or upgrade, please visit the ASUS support page.

LG Electronics’ (LG) Software Testing Center has officially been recognized as an ISO 26262-certified lab to conduct functional safety tests on software designed for autonomous vehicles. As South Korea’s first facility certified to test such software, the results issued by LG’s Software Testing Center will have international credibility in over 70 countries and regions, including the United States, Europe and Japan.*

The accreditation was issued by the Korea Laboratory Accreditation Scheme (KOLAS), an internationally recognized agency charged with the establishment of national standard systems and operation of industrial standardizations in matters related to safety and quality. LG’s Software Testing Center was previously recognized by KOLAS as an internationally accredited testing institution in software quality measurement (ISO/IEC 25023) and industrial functional safety (IED 61508-3) of electronic products and technologies including smart appliances, TVs, robots, AI, cloud and energy.

LG Electronics Inc. (LG) announced its highest quarterly revenues ever as the company continued to expand its market share for premium home appliances and consumer electronics outside of South Korea. Worldwide consolidated revenues of KRW 17.11 trillion (USD 15.26 billion) rose 48.4 percent from the second quarter a year ago. Second-quarter 2021 operating profit increased 65.5 percent from last year to KRW 1.11 trillion (USD 992.08 million).

Lenovo recently announced the next generation of its family of entry-level desktop workstations - the ThinkStation P350 Tower, Small Form Factor (SFF) and Tiny. This trio of workstations hosts a technology upgrade - each one is equipped with support for PCIe Gen 4 for faster access to cutting-edge storage technologies, as well as enhanced professional graphics support.

The Lenovo ThinkStation P350 Tower, Small Form Factor, and Tiny workstations are now available for pre-order in Malaysia and tentatively will arrive in September 2021. The recommended retail price starts from RM4,999.

Shopee Malaysia saw a robust start to the year-end shopping season and its continuous push for digitalisation paying off this 9.9 Super Shopping Day. It reported that its flagship shopping festival had successfully benefitted over 70,000 new local micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) who participated in the sale for the first time ever.

Meanwhile, the top 50 local MSMEs across the platform — based on single-day revenue performance — recorded an average sale of about RM350,000 each as Malaysians adopted a “shop local first” approach. Sellers also saw a spike in sales during the 12AM - 2AM Midnight Madness Sale as user traffic surged 3 times as compared to an average day in the first two hours of 9 September.

Razer™, recently launched the “Champions Start from Within” esports wellness program, which seeks to promote healthy and sustainable gaming habits in the highly demanding and intense competitive gaming industry. Razer will collaborate with psychologists, physical therapists, nutritionists and other experts to provide resources in the form of videos, articles, contacts and events. Esports athletes, both professionals and amateurs, can refer to these easily accessible resources and level up their game through physical and mental wellness.

With a focus on four key verticals – physical activity, mental health, sleep, and nutrition, Razer has brought together esports wellness experts, professional athletes, thought leaders and leading esports teams to support this program. Together with the community, Razer has lined up multiple talks, events, and activations to educate aspiring athletes and ease them into the rigors of gaming, which will be provided in the web portal.

ZTE Corporation Malaysia recently organised a half day teleconference that highlighted the need for Malaysian industries and telecommunication operators to be open and receptive to the many opportunities that will manifest in the global post-pandemic era. This includes the implementation of efficient network modernisation and 5G evolution to support the growth of the country’s digital economy, promote industry reform and enhance socioeconomic values.

Featuring several of its top local and global executives, this virtual event, titled Empowering Digital Transformation, included key highlights such as the application of ZTE’s cutting-edge solutions and latest 5G innovations to address network transformation for 5G commercialization and deployment in the ecosystems including Urban, Extreme Data Venues and Data-Intensive Indoor.

Nokia recently announced the launch of FP5, its fifth generation of high-performance IP routing silicon. As the new heart of Nokia’s IP service routing platforms, FP5 will enable service providers to address today’s unrelenting requirements to efficiently scale network capacity, enable new higher speed IP services, and provide unmatched protection against escalating network security threats. Building upon four generations of industry-leading network processors, Nokia is raising the bar by adding support for high density 800GE routing interfaces, a 75% reduction in power consumption and new embedded line rate, flow-based encryption capabilities.

With the introduction of Nokia’s fifth generation FP5 network processing silicon, Nokia brings a new suite of IP routing solutions to market to help service providers transform mission critical IP networks to address these new and evolving requirements. With FP5, Nokia brings a generational leap in router network capacity to market. Nokia service router platforms are the first to support high-density 800GE and 1.6 Tb/s clear channel routing interfaces for applications including mobile transport, IP core, peering, BNG and provider edge. New FP5-based line cards will support 14.4 Tb/s (19.2 Tb/s with Nokia’s intelligent aggregation capability.) A new series of fixed form factor 7750 Service Router-1 platforms enable the benefits of FP5 to also be realized in smaller network locations. Nokia FP5-based platforms will be available starting in the first half of 2022.\

Intel Malaysia, has committed an additional RM2 Million to assist in the battle against COVID-19 in the country. This is in addition to RM3.2 Million already contributed since the onset of the pandemic last year, making the total contribution over RM5 Million so far.

These donations are being administered and managed by the Penang Science Cluster to ensure the donations reach the institutions and individuals who need them in a timely manner. Intel Malaysia’s latest donations build on a variety of major donations and initiatives that the company has already undertaken since the start of the pandemic. These include an initial RM3.2 Million contribution towards medical equipment (i.e. PPEs, test kits, ventilators, patient monitors and air purifiers) for general hospitals in Penang, Kedah, Perak, Selangor and Sabah, care packages for medical and security front-liners and food essentials to NGOs and underserved communities, as well as remote learning initiatives through technology such as the Penang Science Cluster Project Lit Up, Laptop-on-Loan Program and the Penang State E-Learning initiative.

In addition to the RM5 Million COVID-19 relief fund commitment, Intel also set up the Intel Malaysia COVID-19 Immunization Program (IMCIP) to protect as many people as possible from COVID-19 through vaccinations and also keep its workforce safe. As part of the IMCIP, an on-site vaccination center or Pusat Pemberian Vaksin (PPV) has been set up at Intel’s Penang campus to vaccinate not just Intel employees, but also those from 115 neighboring companies and their respective supplier companies. Through IMCIP, over 12,000 Intel employees and contingent workers, and over 5400 employees from neighboring companies in Penang have been fully vaccinated.

Kaspersky has publicly shared information on requests received from government and law enforcement agencies, and users for data and technical expertise in 2020 and H1 2021.

Thanks to the growing importance of technology in modern life, demand for greater transparency of the software we use is also growing, including security solutions. To address this demand, Kaspersky has issued its first transparency report, Law enforcement and government requests report, to help its users understand how the company responds to such requests and its approach to users’ data security and privacy.

As the number of cyberattacks increases every year, threatening the proper development and use of digital technologies, there is a rising need for collaboration among the IT community. To fight transnational cybercrime successfully and make sure its users are safe, protected and confident in the cyberworld, Kaspersky has been working with law enforcement agencies (LEAs) across the globe. Check out their site for the full report.

eWallet Boost recently announced it has expanded its insurance offerings with the launch of CarProtect, a car insurance with comprehensive coverage for private cars. CarProtect offers customers protection in your pocket, alongside a seamless and convenient way to customise their car insurance plan best suited to their needs. Additionally, customers can also renew their road tax at the same time and have it conveniently delivered to their doorstep.

As an added safety feature, Boost built in an Emergency Button for CarProtect customers that gives them 24/7 access to car assistance. The Emergency Button is a fast and convenient way that directs users to the emergency contacts including insurance claims, panel of workshops as well as Boost’s roadside assistance partners in the event of an accident or breakdown. CarProtect offers a one-year coverage for damage to the car insured due to accident, theft or accidental fire, as well as liabilities to third parties including bodily injuries, death, property loss or damage. Additionally, it also features customizable add-on coverages for windscreen, flood & special perils as well as a waiver of compulsory excess (inclusive of additional drivers). This insurance plan is underwritten by Great Eastern General Insurance (Malaysia) Berhad.

From now until 31 December 2021, the first 5,000 users to purchase their car insurance with Boost will receive RM100 cashback in the Boost Partner Wallet, whereas subsequent users will receive RM50 cashback. The cashback in the Boost Partner Wallet can be used to pay for any Boost transaction. Check out their site for more details.

Telekom Malaysia Berhad (TM), via its enterprise and public sector business solutions arm TM ONE, recently join forces with HONOR Technology (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd, one of the leading global providers of smart devices, to provide Cloud services not only for HONOR Malaysia’s customers but also across three (3) continents – namely, Asia, Africa and Latin America.

This strategic alliance signals a major expansion of TM ONE α Edge regionally. The end-to-end comprehensive Cloud services were chosen by HONOR Malaysia to host the eCommerce platform and digital solutions, in its ongoing efforts to expand its presence in the premium market segment.

Currently, HONOR has 3,000+ service centers, 2,000+ call center representatives and close to 8,000 employees globally to provide premium and efficient services to consumers in over 100 markets. The TM ONE α Edge is equipped to deliver the required flexibility to scale effectively for any unprecedented demands in traffic or business challenges.

Recently, AMD announced availability of new AMD Radeon PRO W6000X series GPUs for Mac Pro, including Radeon PRO W6800X and Radeon PRO W6900X GPUs, as well as the Radeon PRO W6800X Duo graphics card, a dual-GPU configuration that leverages high-speed AMD Infinity Fabric interconnect technology to deliver up to 30.2 (FP32) teraflops of compute performance.

Key capabilities and features of AMD Radeon PRO W6000X series GPUs include:

To help affected Malaysians continue to have access to food during these trying times, Canon Marketing Malaysia (“Canon”) stepped up their effort with a joint contribution from its employees amounting to RM48,000 that would supply about 500 food-insecure households with essential food items across 6 states.

This initiative is a united effort of the Canon employees and local non-profit organisations (NGOs).1 The fundraising and food gathering efforts were driven by Canon and its staff from the headquarters and 5 branch offices nationwide. Through the partnership of seven NGOs, food packages were distributed to struggling families in Selangor, Sabah, Sarawak, Pahang, Johor and Penang.

With Malaysia and other neighbouring countries currently grappling with a surge in COVID-19 cases, Google has announced a commitment of USD$7.5 million in new grant funding and other support to help alleviate the current pandemic crisis. As part of this new commitment, Google.org, Google’s philanthropic arm, is providing a USD$1.5 million grant to UNICEF to support urgent COVID-19 response needs across five countries including Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, the Philippines and Pakistan. UNICEF will also continue to support governments and communities to control the spread of the virus and minimize morbidity and mortality, including by enhancing preparedness for possible future waves of COVID-19.

Beyond this grant to UNICEF, Google.org will also provide an additional USD$1 million to International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) to address the urgent need of oxygen supplies and medical equipment in Indonesia. In addition, Google.org will provide USD$5 million worth of Ad Grants to local government agencies and organizations across Southeast Asia, including Malaysia, to run public health information campaigns for free. Since last year, Google has provided over USD$27 million in Ad Grants to support local governments including the World Health Organization who served over 343 million public service announcements (PSAs) to reach audiences with messages on how to stay safe and facts about vaccines.

Sony Interactive Entertainment recently announced that its newest generation game console, PlayStation®5 (PS5™), has sold through more than 10 million units* globally since first launching on November 12, 2020. The PS5 is the fastest-selling console in the company’s history and continues to outpace sales of its predecessor, PlayStation®4 (PS4™).

SIE also achieved additional milestones across its portfolio of PlayStation Studios games, including:

The Ministry of Education and Google Malaysia are teaming up to train up to 5,000 public school teachers to become Google Certified Educators, as part of the DELIMA Certification Program. The Google Certified Educator program offers educators mastery in using Google products and tools that support strong classroom experiences and student outcomes. This program is intended to reach teachers who may not have had training opportunities and to support educators in this era of digital learning and virtual classrooms.

Teachers who are interested in applying for the Google for Education certification program can visit https://bit.ly/googledcp using their ‘moe-dl.edu.my’ ID for more details.

The Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC), is launching the second edition of its Let’s Learn Digital programme. Launched under MDEC’s #mydigitalworkforce initiative, the programme aims to upskill Malaysians in the workforce to be equipped for an increasingly digitally-dependent workforce.

The year’s programme will kick-off with free-of-charge Digital Marketing courses and certification offered by LinkedIn, Facebook and Google in collaboration with MDEC. The courses will be offered free until October 31, 2021 and is open to all Malaysians. Registration for the Let’s Learn Digital campaign is available at their site.

Since its debut, the all-new Galaxy Z Series has unfolded a new chapter of mobile innovation that celebrates flexibility and encourages users to discover new ways of connecting, working, playing, and capturing everyday moments. From a revolutionary expanded screen to the versatility of seamless multitasking at any angle, the Galaxy Z Series completely reinvents the smartphone experience for all.

Dr. Fazril Razif, 34, Senior Lecturer and Fitness Instructor, Kuala Lumpur

Loyal Samsung Galaxy user, Dr. Fazril Razif believes that practicality is the key. In the Galaxy Z Series and Galaxy Watch4, he finds exactly that and so much more. “I’m not the most tech-savvy person, but I do love keeping up to date with the latest mobile releases, and honestly, they have come a long way. To me, Samsung has always been about practicality and innovation. They don’t hold back and continue to push the boundaries compared to other brands in the market.”

Born and raised in Kuala Lumpur, Dr. Fazril completed his Ph.D. in Synthetic Biology and is now a senior lecturer at a renowned public university. On a regular workday, he would go through his emails, coordinate meetings, and holds discussions with his students and colleagues about ongoing research projects. It can get hectic, and he finds that having the Galaxy Z Fold3 5G with him does wonders to his productivity.

“I absolutely love the phone. The feel of the phone in my palms is just indescribable. It feels like I’m holding the future. The chassis is sturdy and solid. I love the fact that I can have three apps open at the same time with the App Split View, and it proves to be handy when I need to edit my documents on the phone than having to turn on my laptop, thanks to its large 7.6–inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X display with 120Hz adaptive refresh rate. Getting most of my work done on the phone feels like a walk in the park.” Dr. Fazril added that the large display is indeed a game-changer. Scrolling through social media, messaging apps, and gaming on the Galaxy Z Fold3 5G have been a breeze for him, and he can now unwind and watch videos on the go on a larger screen, be it alone or even in the presence of family and friends.

When creativity strikes, Dr. Fazril enjoys taking pictures with the Galaxy Z Series. He would fiddle around with the settings to capture the perfect photo of the moment. “I make it a personal challenge to outdo the previous photos I’ve taken, and mobile photography is essential nowadays. So far, the Galaxy Z Series hit the marks.” On the Galaxy Z Fold3 5G, he can enjoy various photography settings such as Night Portrait, Single Take (Dynamic Video), Director’s View, and AI face restoration. He also finds joy in quick selfies using the Galaxy Z Flip3 5G’s Quick Shot feature on the 1.9-inch Cover Screen, and the compact phone serves as a charming addition to his daily outfit. He can place the phones anywhere on a flat surface, and with the help of the advanced Flex mode , capturing studio-quality selfies hands-free is effortless.

Outside of academia, he is a part-time Les Mills BODYPUMP and PWRHOUSE spin instructor. Keeping an active lifestyle helps alleviate his daily work stress and doing so allows him to share his passion for fitness. “The large display on Galaxy Z Fold3 5G is amazing because I can comfortably practice my workout routines at home via on-demand videos without having to squint my eyes trying to watch and follow the choreography.”

The Galaxy Watch4 is another Galaxy device of his choice to accompany him on his fitness journey. “It’s a huge help when I need to instruct classes or go to the gym. I love tracking my workouts using the Galaxy Watch4, and I’m impressed by its array of features. Not only can it track my vitals across various exercises, but it can also provide me information on my heart health and Body Composition. It fits my active lifestyle perfectly,” he added.

Tracking sleeping patterns through Galaxy Watch4 helps Dr. Fazril improve his sleep quality through enhanced Sleep Scores, Snoring Detection, and Blood Oxygen monitoring. Before he calls it a day, Dr. Fazril gets to see his fitness progress and unwind by listening to Spotify using the Galaxy Watch4. It is made possible through the Galaxy ecosystem and seamless integration with a multitude of popular third-party apps.

For those who need the ultimate device to fuel their productivity to the fullest and shatter the boundaries of what a flagship device should be, the Galaxy Z Fold3 5G is there to help you seize the day. It holds power, efficiency, and an impeccably immersive viewing experience for those who wish to see the bigger picture. The Galaxy Z Flip3 5G allows you to express yourself unapologetically with its compact size, new iconic design, and improved features. When paired with other devices under the Galaxy ecosystem, such as the Galaxy Watch4 Series and Galaxy Buds2, they can propel users into a world of vast possibilities so that you stay on top of the game and never miss a beat.

The most comforting thought is knowing that the Galaxy Z Series by Samsung is the world’s first foldable devices to earn an IPX8 water-resistance rating . Coupled with the sturdy combo of Armor Aluminum frames and Corning® Gorilla® Glass Victus™, they’re made to handle just about any situation- at home, at work, or outside at the gym. Come rain or shine, or post-workout sweat, you know that your Galaxy Z Series and Galaxy Watch4 Series can handle the splash.

“The Galaxy Z Series and the Galaxy Watch4 gives me everything I want and need every day in my daily drivers. The phones still fit comfortably in my pocket, and the Galaxy Watch4 looks beautiful, sleek, and classy on my wrist- it feels odd going through a day without them now. I look forward to everything that life has to offer now that I have the best Galaxy devices with me,” he smiles.

From 22 September to 31 October 2021, purchase the Galaxy Z Fold3 5G to receive a RM500 e-voucher and a one year plan of Samsung Care+ worth RM799 4. Consumers who purchase the Galaxy Z Flip3 5G within the same promotional period will receive a RM350 e-voucher and a one year plan of Samsung Care+ worth RM699 . Until 30th November 2021, purchase either the Galaxy Z Fold3 5G or Galaxy Z Flip3 5G and be entitled to receive 30% OFF the recommended retail price of up to three selected accessories!

Thanks for reading TechNavers and TechNave NewsByters. As always, stay tuned to TechNave.com and if you think your brand or PR should be in our latest issue of TechNave NewsBytes 2021, contact our Editor-in-Chief.


Apple Watch Series 7 appears ahead of official release

Last month, Apple launched the Watch Series 7 during its annual event. For Apple users in Malaysia, the smartwatch might not be available for some time due to production delays. However, you can get a glimpse of the actual smartwatch in advance.

According to MacRumors, photos of the Apple Watch Series 7 were posted on a Facebook group by enthusiasts, showing off how the device looks in real life. The photos have since been removed, but you can see its rounded body and the user interface. You can also see what seems to be the Nike Sports Band, which has holes to make it more breathable.

As a reminder, the Apple Watch Series 7 come with an Electrocardiogram (ECG) sensor, blood-oxygen monitoring, fall detection, and more. In terms of battery life, the new model is expected to last up to 18 hours and can go from 0% to 80% charge in 45 minutes. The full QWERTY can also be seen from the leaked image.

The new model looks the same as the previous one, except it comes with new features. Having said that, would you be interested in upgrading? Let us know in the comments, and stay tuned to TechNave for more news like this.


TechNave NewsBytes 2022 #1 - Samsung Electronics, Samsung, OPPO, Celcom, LG and more

Welcome back TechNavers and NewsByters, in this issue of TechNave NewsBytes 2022 #1 we have the following articles for you:

For our miscellaneous announcements we have:

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. recently received a total of 71 awards, including three Gold Awards, at the International Forum (iF) Design Award 2022. Samsung Electronics received Gold Awards for its portable screen The Freestyle, mobile phone Galaxy Z Flip3, and wireless vacuum cleaner Bespoke Slim. This year Samsung received the most awards out of 11,000 submissions from 57 countries.

In addition to the three Gold Awards, the Neo QLED 8K, the Bespoke French Door Refrigerator, and the Galaxy Buds2 also won awards in the Product category.  The One UI 4, new interface of Galaxy smartphones that enables users to customize their devices, and the Galaxy Upcycling at Home, which allows users to build a smart home by recycling unused Galaxy phones into Home IoT devices were also recognized for their design excellence.

Samsung Electronics topped the global TV market for the 16th consecutive year, according to market research firm, Omdia, with 19.8% of Market Share. Samsung says this is due to the fast-growing Neo QLED portfolio, category leadership in the ultra large screen segment over, the introduction and expansion of a Lifestyle TV portfolio, and a series of industry, category and product “firsts”.

In 2022, Samsung expects to maintain its industry-leading market position with the introduction and expansion of core products and by incorporating proprietary technology and features across all TV lineups. This includes Samsung’s new Neo QLED lineup along with Samsung’s MICRO LED, Lifestyle TVs, including the portable screen the Freestyle, and a company-wide alignment of operations through long-term sustainability programs. Over the next few years, Samsung will also continue to invest in R&D and product development in strategic business areas to strengthen its core and emerging technology offers.

Hari Raya Aidilfitri is here yet again and it is also the time for inevitable scrolling of OOTD shots on your IG feed. So, if you need a device to nail that flawless shot, the new Galaxy A53 5G will make you stand out from the rest with its awesome AI-enhanced camera experience, making your photos and videos look eye-catching, in any light conditions.

The Samsung Galaxy A53 5G borrows numerous features from the Galaxy flagship series including the Single Take experience. You can run, jump, snap candid shots, and get creative with your photography, and your pictures and videos will still come out looking fantastic as the Single Take feature magically pulls out the finest ones. It also works wonders for indoor shots or shots where lighting in general isn’t great. Fueled by a brand new Exynos 1280 5nm processor, its AI-powered camera automatically synthesizes up to 12 images at once to produce brighter and clearer photos in dim settings, and even at night, with less noise. It is equipped with 16GB RAM (8GB physical RAM + 8GB virtual RAM) and internal storage of 256GB. If you need more storage, you can always upgrade your storage with a microSD card that can use up to 1TB.The Samsung Galaxy A53 5G is now available to purchase in any Samsung Experience Stores, Samsung Authorized Dealers and Samsung Malaysia Online Store at the RRP of RM1,849. From 1st April until 31st May 2022, you will get a Protective Standing Cover worth RM99 for free and get 20% OFF Samsung Care+ Accidental & Liquid Breakage or Breakdown Plan for up to 2 years. Even better, enjoy great savings with the Purchase with Purchase “PWP” promotion when you trade-in your eligible device and receive additional rebate of up to RM150 added to the base trade-in-value. You can also make this Hari Raya more meaningful with the Impian Raya Bersama Campaign happening now until 15th May 2022 bringing you a list of prizes worth up to RM1,200,000 to be won.

In conjunction with World Earth Day on April 22, Samsung revealed their advances on everyday sustainability by empowering consumers to lead a greener digital lifestyle. The company’s commitment to putting sustainability at the heart of everything it does has sparked innovative approaches in product design, manufacturing and packaging, and new sustainable experiences that consumers can expect when choosing Samsung products to suit today’s lifestyles.

“The world is evolving and so are women. Women today aren’t afraid to explore new territories or execute new ideas,” were the words heard in conversation between three inspiring girl bosses who aren’t only passionate about the work they do, but even so about living their best life while preserving those precious moments on their smartphone. For busy girlies like themselves, a good smartphone is the glue to keeping their lives in-tact, and that’s why they recently switched to the new Galaxy experience with their brand new Galaxy S22!

Let’s hear it from them straight using the Samsung Galaxy S22:

Ready to switch over and take on the world with the Galaxy S22 like our girl bosses? Find out more at Samsung’s site.

People say that no matter how old you are, you’ll always be a child in your parents’ eyes – but to Ayah, Adik will always be the little boy who never grew up. So goes the story of Samsung’s Rezeki Memori, which follows the journey of Adik, played by Bront Palarae who finally returns to his kampung only to learn a very important life lesson.

While the short film is fictional, the story hits close to home for many Malaysians – especially Emir, who is the inspiration and Chief Creative Officer behind the short film. Being the eldest grandson in the family, he had always shared a close relationship with his grandfather – even when dementia tried to slowly chip away at their bond. “Before his passing, he had dementia for 5-6 years. And while he was constantly irritable, understandably so – it only drove home the fact how much he truly loved me. Even when he couldn’t recognise the Emir that was standing in front of him, his eyes would light up only in the way a grandparent could whenever he was shown pictures of me as a young boy,” he shared.

With that being said, share with Samsung your precious Raya moments – past or present – and stand a chance to be featured in Samsung’s Raya Memories montage. Don’t forget to include hashtags #MyFirstRaya #withGalaxy and #RezekiMemori when you upload on Instagram and TikTok from today until 17th May 2022!

Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd., recently announced the details of its upcoming 2022 Media Forum sessions that will highlight the technology, features and innovation behind the new product lineup. Formerly known as Technical Seminars, the Media Forum sessions have been serving as a unique platform to deliver detailed information and an exclusive hands-on experience with new products for the past 11 years. This year’s global virtual seminar is the third event of its kind with attendees joining from six different regions  from 11 April to 16 May 16 2022.

In line with its ‘Screens Everywhere, Screens for All’ vision, Samsung is introducing new technologies from the 2022 line-up that power seamless connectivity across multiple devices – with TVs and screens as the central hub for the connected lifestyle. For more information on Samsung’s 2022 TV product lineup, please visit their site.

As a global technology company that endeavours to elevate life through technological artistry, OPPO also prioritizes its responsibility as a global corporate citizen, adopting a long-term commitment to sustainability. From green operation and product design to public awareness raising for sustainability issues, OPPO is continually utilizing its technology and brand power to promote a greener future for our planet.

To reduce the amount of plastic used in its packaging, OPPO has adopted “3R+1D” internationally recognized green packaging principles, focusing on reduction, recyclability, reusability and degradability. Through this approach, OPPO has successfully reduced the amount of plastic used in its packaging in Europe by 95% since 2019, while also making use of materials with biodegradable polylactic acid material to replace the use of traditional plastics.

Launched earlier this year, the OPPO 5G CPE T2 is made partly from PCR (Post-Consumer Recycled Plastics) derived from consumer products. To reduce its consumption of wood fibers, OPPO makes use of recycled materials where possible. For example, in Europe, the packaging for OPPO Find X5 series is made from approximately 45% recycled fiber. This fiber comes from recycled paper or other organic waste, such as sugarcane and bamboo.

Photo taken by Annice Lyn using a Xiaomi 12 Series smartphone

Xiaomi brings together four visual storytellers across Southeast Asia to  share their passions and stories with the latest Xiaomi 12 Series. The campaign ‘Proactive Action’,  produced by National Geographic Creative Works for Xiaomi, documents and raises awareness of  causes that are close to the hearts of the storytellers, in an effort to create interest and preserve their  existence. The stories are told through the eyes of a celebrated photographer from each country  reflecting their local perspective – Annice Lyn from Malaysia, Gab Mejia from the Philippines, Sirachai “Shin” Arunrugstichai from Thailand, and Linh Pham from Vietnam.

Proactive Action will feature a series of photos and a short video to highlight the different themes chosen  by each explorer, where the Xiaomi 12 Pro will put in tests of its triple 50MP pro-grade camera lenses, highlighting especially new features such as ProFocus and Ultra Night Video. The campaign  encompasses a wide array of social, cultural and environmental themes that are close to each explorers’  hearts. The global technology leader has also organized a workshop called the Xiaomi Photography Academy in Malaysia, where participants were taken through the journey of experiencing masterpieces that were created and shot on Xiaomi 12 Pro by Annice Lyn, who visually documents stories that resonate with topics of critical importance.

In addition, the Xiaomi Photography Challenge, a photography competition, will be held in conjunction with the campaign, where Xiaomi Fans and customers can participate to win amazing prizes including the new Xiaomi 12 smartphone, Xiaomi Watch S1 and more. Happening from May 13 to June 13, 2022 via Xiaomi Malaysia’ Facebook page, those keen on participating simply need to snap and submit photos matching the competition’s theme pertaining to the "People, life, and culture of Southeast Asia”, illustrating technical skills and visual storytelling prowess.

Photos submitted will need to meet the following requirements:

Celcom Axiata Berhad (Celcom) recently signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with HeiTech Padu Berhad (HeiTech) to explore the development of implementing and equipping Malaysian ambulances with Smart healthcare technology and services. The Smart devices and technology will enable emergency healthcare professionals to exchange real-time rich communication information on the go with healthcare experts within hospitals.

The collaboration between the two organisations aims to provide first responders with access to advanced technologies and communication tools to treat patients more efficiently and effectively. Supported by HeiTech, a leading ICT systems and technology service provider and Celcom’s widest 4G LTE coverage and high-speed connectivity network services, emergency healthcare teams who are on-ground or in transit to hospitals can assess and transmit data to healthcare professionals at hospitals using real-time video feeds for better preparation prior to the ambulance’s arrival, leading to better medical decision-making measures in saving lives.

The Smart Ambulances will be equipped with high definition (HD) and artificial intelligence (AI) cameras to monitor the condition inside the ambulance, which also includes the driver’s point of view. A body camera will also be equipped on emergency healthcare responders to project live view and situations of the patient back to the Hospital’s command centre. The Smart Ambulances will also be equipped with a fleet management system and GPS tracking system for real-time monitoring and surveillance of the ambulance’s whereabouts.

LG Electronics Inc. (LG) recently announced first-quarter 2022 consolidated sales of KRW 21.11 trillion (USD 17.53 billion) – the highest quarterly revenue in company history. Operating profit of KRW 1.88 trillion (USD 1.56 billion) was positively impacted by royalty income, partially offset by a one-time workforce restructuring cost.

Compared with the first quarter a year ago, revenues grew by 18.5 percent and profitability soared by 6.4 percent, reflecting very strong demand for LG home appliances as consumers around the world continue their focus on healthier living, energy efficiency and home upgrades. The vehicle component business unit’s sales increased driven by higher demand for auto parts as a result of a proactive and preemptive response to shortages of automotive semiconductors. LG Electronics’ unaudited quarterly earnings results are based on IFRS (International Financial Reporting Standards) for the three-month period ending March 31, 2022. Amounts in Korean won (KRW) are translated into U.S. dollars (USD) at the average rate of the three-month period of the corresponding quarter — KRW 1,204.26 per USD.

Kaspersky has expanded the scope of its cyberthreat-related data relocation, which now covers users in Latin America and the Middle East. The company’s commitment to following the best data security practices has been reaffirmed by TÜV AUSTRIA’s re-certification of Kaspersky’s data services with an expanded scope. In addition, the company publicly shared information on the requests for data and technical expertise received from government and law enforcement agencies as well as from users in H2 2021.

Since March 2022, Kaspersky has been processing and storing malicious and suspicious files received from users in Latin America and the Middle East, which used to be processed by facilities in Russia, in data-centers in Zurich, Switzerland. Prior to that, the relocation of such data storage had been completed for Europe, North America and a number of Asia-Pacific countries. Swiss data centers provide world-class facilities in compliance with leading industry standards so the company’s users can be confident in the security of their data.

Moreover, Kaspersky has renewed its ISO 27001* certification issued by independent certification body TÜV AUSTRIA, an internationally recognized applicable security standard. In addition to the audit passed in 2020, this time the scope of the certification was even extended and now covers not only the Kaspersky Security Network (KSN) system for the safe storage and access to malicious and suspicious files (called KLDFS), but also KSN systems for processing statistics (called KSNBuffer database).

Kingston recently announced the World’s First Kingston FURY Gaming Lab, at its APAC office in Hsinchu Science Park, Taiwan. Demonstrating Kingston’s commitment in creating a comprehensive gaming ecosystem, the new Kingston FURY Gaming Lab integrates compelling gaming solutions and technology by bringing visitors an immersive experience that links Kingston FURY’s memory and storage solutions with real-life applications.

Designed to personify Kingston FURY’s rebellious energy, the Gaming Lab is decorated with the brand’s signature colors, fiery red and jet black with signature heat spreader patterns throughout. The entire setup is adorned with LEDs that resemble the vibrant RGB lighting effects of the Kingston FURY range enjoyed by gamers across the world. For more information visit their site

This Raya, Maxis is bringing to life its Rangkaian Kita, Rangkaian Malaysia commitment by enabling Malaysians to come together to unlock new possibilities through the power of technology and lagu Raya. Its campaign, Riang Raya Maxis, showcases how street musicians can perform Raya songs through virtual cubes. These ‘cubes’ are open to the public at NU Sentral, Kuala Lumpur, and Kota Bharu Mall, Kota Bharu, while the songs they perform will also be played in Maxis Stores nationwide. With technology, the musicians will go from performing at one place to dozens of places at once.

In conjunction with the campaign, Maxis is launching its festive film, Last Kopek, about a group of resilient musicians, who, despite challenges, rely on each other to make the most of their abilities. The film celebrates the drive and inspiration of various communities around the country, while inviting viewers to share Raya blessings with them, by sharing their music on digital platforms. Malaysians can also watch short video interviews with them on Maxis’ social media and website.

Maxis is collaborating with Persatuan OKU Sentral to work with people with disabilities (PWD) who are musicians, whose performances will be featured on the virtual cubes. Malaysians can also share their rezeki by scanning the QR code on the cubes to donate directly to Persatuan OKU Sentral. Beyond that, Maxis is committed to identifying the digitalisation needs of PWD to tailor a digital workshop for them under its eKelas Usahawan initiative.

To learn more about the campaign and watch the Raya film, please visit their site.

Kaspersky has expanded the features in the new version of Kaspersky Safe Kids. Now parents have more options to safely facilitate children’s digital interests and relationships with gadgets. In particular, the updated YouTube monitoring enables users to check exactly which videos their little ones have watched on the platform. Additionally, Kaspersky Safe Kids now provides adults with extended web-filtering and screen time functionalities for iOS, which allows them to monitor how long their kids have been using their devices.

An important Kaspersky Safe Kids update for parents relates to the YouTube monitoring feature. Now YouTube’s history reports  will show what specific videos children watched, so adults can oversee their kids interests and hobbies. This is in addition to previous option, which include visibility over little one’s YouTube search queries and the ability to block the results of age-inappropriate YouTube search requests (e.g. Alcohol-related) .

Canon Marketing Malaysia (“Canon”), recently celebrated its 35th anniversary in Malaysia this year by renewing its commitments toward business transformation and its effort to maintain corporate resilience in the coming years. According to Shunji Yoshikai, President and CEO of Canon Marketing Malaysia, in conjunction with Canon’s 35th anniversary, the company seeks to continuously delight its customers, and at the same time inculcate a sustainable development mindset throughout the company, striving a balance between business and environment.

As the company believes that people are the driving force behind its success, Canon takes pride in ensuring the health and wellbeing of its employees. Canon continues to push forward “Red Hot Passion”, a company-wide initiative to instill passion by guiding its employees towards a more positive, healthy, and optimistic lifestyle. “Big Smile with Canon”, a campaign under this initiative is curated to motivate and inculcate a friendly enterprising office environment by encouraging its employees to smile frequently.

YTL Power International Berhad ("YTL Power”), through its subsidiary YTL Data Center Holdings Pte. Ltd. (“YTL DC”) recently announced the development of a 500MW data center campus in Johor, the first data center park in Malaysia to be powered by renewable solar energy. Located 30km from Singapore in the Iskandar region of Johor, the YTL Green Data Center Park will offer diversity in power and connectivity on a large industrial site, of which 275 acres will be dedicated towards data center development. This provides excellent opportunities for customers seeking green data centers to meet their needs.

Work has started on the first 72MW data center, expected to be in service by Q1 2024, with more in the pipeline. Through this project, YTL will leverage on its long-standing expertise in building infrastructure, offering end-to-end solutions to clients and partners. Future plans for YTL DC include utilising the Group’s expertise in renewable energy, telecommunications and construction to develop new data center campuses across Southeast Asian countries like Thailand, the Philippines, Indonesia and Vietnam.

Notably, the YTL Green DC Park will have dark fibre connectivity to Singapore, due to its close proximity with the country. In addition, works are underway to expand and upgrade the Group’s 5MW Data Center facility in Sentul, Kuala Lumpur to Tier-III standards, offering customers a strategically located site in the heart of Kuala Lumpur with close proximity to key internet exchange hubs.

unifi Business recently unveiled exciting new features in its suite of solutions for Malaysia's Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), which would enable them to upscale rapidly and accelerate their digital business transformation. Offering a unified ecosystem of consultation, connectivity, digital solutions and specialised services, unifi Business aims to secure its position as the preferred digital partner for MSMEs as the sector recovers from the effects of the pandemic.

Established as a one-stop centre for all business needs, the unifi Business suite now includes unifi eCommerce Hub, unifi Cloud Storage, Cyber Security solution and unifi Business Club (uBC). In addition to the digital solutions, MSMEs can now enjoy up to 50% savings or get a RM5,000 matching grant, as part of the Pelan Jana Semula Ekonomi Negara (PENJANA) initiative announced by the Government in 2021. This is an opportunity for MSMEs to increase their productivity while reducing their operating cost.

For more information on unifi Business Solutions and MSME Digitalisation grant offerings, please visit their site.

The Ministry of Communications and Multimedia Malaysia (K-KOMM) through the Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC), Malaysia’s lead digital economy agency, welcomes new applications for the Digital Content Grant (DCG) for 2022. The DCG was introduced in 2016 and is aimed at assisting Malaysian digital content creators to develop new content or market existing content in animation, interactive media, and digital games, among others.

Digital creative content companies with a minimum paid up capital of RM20,000 are welcomed to apply for the DCG. Companies can apply for either a grant worth up to RM300,000 for development cost or up to RM500,000 for Intellectual Property (IP) Marketing and Licensing cost. The DCG is among the first of a series of grants that are tailored for the digital creative content industry for 2022. Registration for the DCG grant is now open until 30 April 2022 and interested companies can visit here for further information.

TM Wholesale, the wholesale domestic and international business arm of Telekom Malaysia Berhad (TM) and Telin, a subsidiary of PT Telkom Indonesia, Tbk (Telkom), have recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strategically collaborate and jointly explore opportunities on subsea cable business arrangements. This new partnership will further strengthen the Business to Business (B2B) relationship between the two parties and broaden the collaboration while continuing to provide their customers with reliable, diversified and uninterrupted connectivity solutions.

Currently, TM has 30 submarine cable systems, owned and leased, spanning more than 320,000 kilometres around the globe and Telin has 22 submarine cable system, owned and leased, with over 222,260 kilometres. Together, both parties can leverage on their respective capabilities to provide the highest service performance and best quality experience to all its customers. TM has been a long-standing partner of Telin in many aspects related to business solutions and are mutually delighted to work together in supporting ASEAN and other region’s future digital demands for connectivity, digital infrastructure and solutions.

The World Economic Forum has recognised and awarded Western Digital’s factory at Batu Kawan, Penang, as a Sustainability Lighthouse. By leveraging its vertically integrated smart factory model and implementing 4IR technologies such as IoT sensors, digital twin modeling, analytics powered plant management system and lights-out automation with machine learning, the site achieved a normalized (per unit) reduction in energy by 41 percent, water consumption by 45 percent and material waste by 16 percent, while growing 43 percent (Compound Annual Growth Rate) in the last four years.

This is the first World Economic Forum Sustainability Lighthouse in Asia, and an added designation on top of the site’s earlier entrance into the Forum’s Global Lighthouse Network, a community of 103 world-leading manufacturing facilities and value chains using Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) technologies to increase operational performance and environmental sustainability. In line with the company’s sustainability goals, Western Digital Batu Kawan site has implemented various strategies such as the Lights-Out manufacturing concept, which transforms entire manufacturing systems with the use of advanced 4IR technologies. This concept creates an environment where manufacturing processes can operate more efficiently without the lights on, allowing the site to reduce energy consumed per unit produced. The site is equipped with an advanced Building Monitoring System (BMS) that is integrated with a proprietary optimizing model to effectively manage the use of energy throughout the facility.

Lazada recently launched their LazEarth campaign as part of the company’s commitment to support sustainable practices in the digital commerce ecosystem. The campaign will initially focus on plastic waste reduction in product and packaging. Lazada will work with LazMall brands and partners to make eco-friendly products easily accessible and identifiable to consumers. Under this campaign, Lazada will recognize and feature more than 70 brands and 5,000 items across mainly fashion and FMCG product categories that are made, packed, or shipped with reduced or better plastics.

Since 2021, Lazada started offering greener parcels made from alternative sustainable packaging materials through its Fulfilment by Lazada (FBL) service for partnering brands. The green parcels use FSC-certified carton boxes filled with recycled shredded paper instead of plastic fillers.

Apart from addressing plastic waste, Lazada has put in place partnerships and social initiatives aimed at building a sustainable digital commerce ecosystem in Southeast Asia. In Malaysia, Lazada teamed up with the Federal Agricultural Marketing Authority (FAMA) to digitalise local farmers through the 'Onboarding of Agrofood Products on eCommerce Platform' program. This provides the farmers a direct channel to market their crops online for a better price, while consumers can purchase them at more competitive prices.

Dell Technologies has announced the expansion of its Asset Recovery Services for Malaysia. The service supports any brand of laptop, desktop, server, peripheral or accessory, helping customers receive value from existing IT assets and implement sustainable recycling and recovery services at scale. When customers turn in their devices, data is removed in alignment with data sanitisation standards  to minimise customer exposure to data security breaches.

The offer includes a new, online self-service portal that simplifies asset disposition even more – providing businesses with real-time value estimates, comprehensive resources and streamlined takeback of devices. There will be no unit minimums for businesses of all sizes, whether managing a central or remote workforce. The service offers the flexibility and control to oversee and track the entire process online via the self-service portal. Customers can benefit from real-time value estimates to get the most out of their equipment and simplify their systems’ lifecycle.

Lazada Malaysia recently announced that they’re joining Islamic Relief Malaysia’s fundraising efforts to raise RM2.3million through LazadaForGood, for more than 40,000 beneficiaries that will receive the Rezeki Ramadan food packs consisting of basic food supplies and daily essentials, as part of its social impact initiative.

Go to LazadaForGood and in the list of registered NGOs, simply select Islamic Relief Malaysia, click on the donation amount – with options for RM5, RM10, RM20, RM30, RM50, RM100 and more, for either Rezeki Ramadan, mySedekah or local emergency relief – add to your donation cart, then check out. The donation will then be channeled to the funds that Islamic Relief Malaysia is raising.

Touch’n Go is Introducing new insurance coverage that protects you against COVID-19 whether you’re travelling to a domestic or international holiday destination. Enjoy 25% off when you purchase SafeTrip directly from your eWallet. You can also get an additional 5% discount when you protect 5 or more people.With just RM3, you’ll get COVID 19, Travel Inconvenience, Personal Accident & Medical coverage. If you’re interested, just head to your Touch’n Go app or their site and get free quotations.

As Malaysia prepares for the Raya celebration and shopped-for season of the year, Lazada's ‘5.5 Tawaran Meriah Raya’ Sale is giving away Free e-Duit Raya to its shoppers on top of tons of Free Shipping Vouchers, Lazada Bonus, 50% LazCoins cashbacks, Wallet rebates, as well as Crazy Brand Mega offers and discounts this Raya.

These e-Duit Raya Packets sponsored by Lazada are jam-packed with goodies for you and your family to enjoy. Free LazCoins, unique vouchers, and wallet rebates are just some of the delights your family and friends will receive in their Raya packets, which will allow them to enjoy even more discounts and savings on their last-minute Raya shopping. Users will also get to send these Lazzie-themed e-Duit Raya on Lazada to their loved ones.