meldCX and American Kiosks Take Contactless to the Next Level with Smart Self-Service Kiosks

June 16, 2022 TechENT Syndication Leave a comment

meldCX and American Kiosks announce close partnership, combining state-of-the-art hardware with smart technology and reliable field services
Partnership will create new opportunities across the connected ecosystem, fueling innovation and accelerating IoT adoption across North America

ATLANTA and LAS VEGAS, June 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — meldCX, a global technology company focusing on cutting-edge AI and IoT solutions for enterprise customers, announces today it is partnering with American Kiosks, a Colorado-based self-service kiosk manufacturer simplifying the process of deploying self-service kiosks equipped with smart technologies for North American business.

This partnership brings together meldCX’s powerful software stack, American Kiosks’ quality made-in-USA hardware, and reliable field services to provide businesses with an end-to-end managed system.

By working with meldCX and American Kiosks, businesses can reap the following benefits.

Hardware:

Ready-made or custom kiosks that are proudly made in the USA, not impacted by pandemic supply chain shortage
Over 35 years of self-service experience, industry knowledge, and UL expertise from an engineering background
2-minutes service replacement times with modular replacement components
Hassle-free managed services to help achieve optimal uptime through worldwide in-field experts

Software Platform:

Increased ROI through remote application, device management software and smart IOT hub by meldCX that supports multi-OS
AI tools and models to provide premium customer experience and automation for kiosk operators
More than 1000+ out-of-the-box integrations built for IoT and kiosk environments
Seamless connection with peripheral devices such as payment systems and card readers

meldCX and American Kiosks power contactless and virtualized concierge for various verticals worldwide. Features of these kiosks include: AI based check-in, identity verification, object recognition, secure payments, and other operational efficiencies to improve the customer experience.

Eric Nebola, President of American Kiosks, says, “With self-service technology taking over markets across the board, we have seen struggles with staffing. When a kiosk can take on common tasks this gives staff time to focus on providing an excellent, more personalized customer experience.”

Stephen Borg, CEO and Co-Founder of meldCX, adds, “Integrating self-service with intuitive AI technologies into everyday processes, such as checking into hotels and creating a virtualized concierge for tailored retail experiences, creates a memorable experience for customers through intentional interactions, rather than taking away from the human to human connection.”

meldCX and American Kiosks will be at HITEC (Hospitality Industry Technology Exposition & Conference) in Orlando, Florida, from the 27th – 30th June, showcasing the smart concierge kiosk. Stop by booth #2237 to see the technology at play!

If you aren’t attending, please still reach out to marketing@meldcx.com or +612-306-6470 for a free consultation with their engineering teams.

About meldCX (www.meldcx.com)

meldCX’s mission is to empower businesses and individuals to create premier customer experiences through AI and intelligent edge technologies. Market leaders need applications that make customer and employee experiences more interesting and fulfilling — meldCX technology delivers the building blocks for their success. meldCX is also a Chrome Enterprise Recommended solution, partnering with some of the biggest names in tech. meldCX is headquartered in Melbourne, Australia, with teams in Sydney, Philippines, USA, and UK (EMEA).

About American Kiosks (www.americankiosks.com)

American Kiosks is a self-service division of Cole Kepro International headquartered in Las Vegas, NV, offering a number of ready-to-go products which can help lower costs and reduce lead-times. They are experts in self-service and engineering with over 35 years in the field. The team at American Kiosks is committed to providing the highest quality products, services, and experiences for your current projects and future visions.

Computers, Gaming, News

Dare to Limit Break with ROG’s New Laptop Lineup in Malaysia

June 15, 2022 Nur Jeevan Leave a comment

ASUS’s Republic of Gamers (ROG) brand is one which every gamer will be familiar with. The laptops which make up some of the most wanted in their classes are coming with fresh new updates. The new lineup also brings totally new experiences in both mobile and form factors. Of course, it goes without saying that the lineup features liquid metal cooling thanks to ASUS’s collaboration with Thermal Grizzly.

ROG Flow X13

Spearheading the new lineup is ROG’s most innovative lineup in a while – the ROG Flow. The lineup takes convention and turns it on its head with a laptop that is compact, thin and light but is able to rise to the task when needed. The Flow X13 comes with support for ROG’s XG mobile eGPU which allows you to power up the graphics capabilities of the ROG Flow 13 with up to an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080. It also extends connectivity with additional USBs and Thunderbolt ports.

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This year, the ROG XG platform is also introducing an option with the AMD Radeon RX6850M XT. Paired with the Ryzen 7 6800HS in the Flow X13, you’ll be able to get the full AMD Advantage experience. That said, the Flow X13 itself comes with configurations with the RTX 3050Ti already onboard. The setup is complemented by up to 32GB of LPDDR5 RAM and up to 1TB of M.2 NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD storage.

ROG Zephyrus Duo 16

The new ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 marks the return of ASUS’s signature dual-screen experience. The Zephyrus Duo gets slimmer and more portable than ever before. Powered by the AMD Ryzen 9 processor and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080Ti graphics card, the laptop is built for creators, gamers and streamers.

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The ROG ScreenPad Plus brings a whole new level of productivity and also changes the game when it comes to cooling. The new design allows for better airflow and with AAS Plus 2.0 there is 30% more airflow above the fans. Thermal Grizzly’s Metal Conductonaut Extreme cools the processor even better than normal cooling compounds.

The Zephyrus Duo also brings top-of-the-line display choices featuring ROG’s new Nebula HDR. The new technology enhances ROG’s Nebula display technology with 512 Mini LED dimming zones and 1100 nits at peak brightness. The 16:10 display also supports Dolby Vision with certifications for VESA DisplayHDR 1000 and 165Hz refresh rate. The Duo, naturally, comes with options supporting the regular ROG Nebula display as well. The second screen features brand new, ROG-exclusive technology called the Dual Spec panel which allows the screen to switch between 4K 120Hz and Full HD 240 Hz. This allows it to adapt dynamically to the players choice.

ROG Zephyrus G15 & Zephyrus G14

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The ROG Zephyrus G14 and G15 round up this round of additions to the ROG lineup. The new laptops bring back a winning combination of performance and personalisation. ROG has doubled down on its proven design. The new laptops feature a lid with 14,696 precision CNC milled holes. In models that support the AniMe Matrix, there are 1,449 mini LEDs under these holes. Like previous models, the AniMe Matrix allows users to express themselves with their own customised designs and logos.

When it comes to specifications, the Zephryus G14 and G15 both come with the AMD Ryzen 7 6800HS. The former comes with the full AMD Advantage experience with configurations featuring the Radeon RX 6700S and the Radeon RX 6800S graphics cards. The G15, on the other hand, complements the Ryzen 7 with either the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 or the GeForce RTX 3070 Ti. Both models come with up to 32GB RAM and 1TB of storage.

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On the display front, the ROG Zephyrus G14 comes with a 14-inch QHD display with a 120Hz refresh rate and a 16:10 aspect ratio. The G15 comes with a larger, 15.6-inch QHD display with options for either 165Hz or 240Hz refresh rate and a 16:9 aspect ratio.

Pricing & Availability

The whole ROG line up is already available in Malaysia. The ROG Flow 13 is priced from MYR6,599 without the XG mobile system and MYR13,999 with the system. The ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 is priced from MYR15,999. The Zephyrus G14 and G15 are priced from MYR8,499 and MYR7,999 respectively.

Official Specifications

News

A New ASUS TUF DASH F15 Lands In Malaysia

June 15, 2022 Nur Jeevan Leave a comment

The ASUS TUF was first introduced in 2018 to bring durable, high-end hardware to gamers; more importantly, these devices were introduced at a price point that was more affordable than any other comparable laptop. This round, the laptop gets enhanced with even more power, personalisation and a new MUX switch that will up the ante when it comes to gaming.

Staying true to the TUF Dash ethos, the new TUF Dash F15 maintains its slim, subtle silhouette. Coming in at under 20mm thickness it’s one of the slimmest in its price category. The TUF DASH F15 FX517 continues to come with military-grade durability with MIL-STD-810H certification. It’s also bringing a 26% bigger trackpad and better content immersion thanks to an 80% screen-to-body ratio.

Intel’s 12th Generation Core i processors are the brains behind the tough exterior of the TUF DASH F15. It comes with a new hybrid architecture that brings better performance and battery efficiency. This is paired with NVIDIA”s GeForce RTX laptop graphics cards with configurations supporting up to the GeForce RTX 3060. Throw in support for DDR5 RAM and you have the complete package for an affordable performer for gamers and even content creators. The new MUX switch shortens the distance between the GPU and the display for higher refresh rates and more responsive display performance.

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Perhaps the most welcomed addition is a 720p webcam. In previous years, the webcam has unfortunately been omitted from the lineup. Thankfully, it’s here to stay (we hope) starting this year.

Pricing & Availability

The ASUS TUF DASH F15 is already available in Malaysia. It’s available in a few configurations with prices starting at MYR4,699. Details are per the table below:

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Bridgetek Introduces New Sensors and Actuators to Simplify IoT Implementation for Businesses

June 15, 2022 TechENT Syndication Leave a comment

SINGAPORE, June 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Bridgetek Pte Ltd. are introducing a new range of sensors and actuator devices to improve productivity, consistency of quality and yield, staff utilization, and ensuring efficient use of resources. Applications include industrial controls, smart farming, marine aquaculture, smart offices, laboratory instrumentation, and car parks among others.

Bridgetek Introduces New Sensors and Actuators to Simplify IoT Implementation for Businesses

The sensors and actuators are designed to work together on a shared network known as the Long-Distance Sensor Bus (LDSBus). This simplifies the cabling significantly by using standard interconnects and distributing power to the attached devices. It also removes the complexity of interconnecting different devices, protocols, networks, and software, allowing them to work together seamlessly. All sensor data and actuator commands on the LDSBus are relayed to and from the IoTPortal via the proprietary Bridgetek IoTPortal Gateways.

Key features of the Bridgetek LDSBus include:

Easy installation: One CAT5/5e LDSBus cable with RJ45 connectors carries data and power
Flexible: LDSBus connections are daisy-chained using HVT-junctions. Each HVT-junction has four RJ12 ports for sensor/actuator modules
Long distance: Each bus can extend for up to 200m in each direction from the gateway
Easy configuration: No programming experience needed to configure the system
User-friendly: All sensors and actuators can all be monitored and controlled from the same intuitive app and dashboard
Efficient: Alerts via email, SMS and push notification avoid the need to constantly monitor the data and free up staff for other tasks

Business owners and employees can connect to the system, both locally and remotely, via the smartphone app and browser-based dashboard, and receive alerts and notifications. The intuitive and user-friendly interface reduces the learning curve while providing easy system configuration with no code development required.

The adoption of Internet Of Things (IoT) continues to grow as more and more industries realize the advantages it brings. Alongside technological advances, IoT systems are also evolving with simpler installation, which is opening the door to many users who traditionally did not consider intelligent solutions and existing users.

For more information, visit www.brtchip.com.

For any queries, email to marketing@brtchip.com

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Nintex Solution Innovation Awards 2022 Finalists Announced

June 15, 2022 TechENT Syndication Leave a comment

Nintex’s annual customer awards program recognises public and private-sector organisations across the globe for transforming the way people work with process intelligence and automation

AUCKLAND, New Zealand, June 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Nintex, the global standard for process intelligence and automation, today announced the finalists for its 2022 Nintex Solution Innovation Awards program across five categories. The annual awards program recognises organisations in the Americas, Asia Pacific, Europe, and Middle East and Africa regions that have successfully used Nintex solutions to transform the way people work.

“We are excited to recognise the Nintex Solution Innovation Awards finalists for their success in leveraging the Nintex Process Platform,” said Nintex President Global Go to Market, Ben Brewer. “These finalists across industries and continents are driving impactful and meaningful results for their employees, customers, and partners. Our Nintex community has never been stronger.”

Organisations leveraging any combination of capabilities from Nintex—Nintex Promapp®, Nintex Workflow, Nintex Forms, Nintex DocGen®, Nintex RPA and Kyron RPA, Nintex Mobile and App Studio, Nintex Drawloop® for Salesforce, Nintex AssureSign®, Nintex Analytics, Nintex K2 Five, and more—were eligible to enter the Nintex Solution Innovation Awards program. Finalists in the 2022 program were chosen based on nominations that were submitted directly by Nintex customers or by Nintex partners, on behalf of one of its customers, for process improvements or automated solutions they built and successfully deployed.

Finalists by award category for the 2022 Nintex Solution Innovation Awards include:

Regional Transformation Leaders

Americas: GM Financial, Quaker Houghton, and Williams Engineering
Asia Pacific: Austral Construction, DHL Express Malaysia, and Pan Pacific Hotels Group
Europe: DuPont De Nemours, Fidelity International, and Twinings
Middle East & Africa: First Quantum Minerals, Oman Arab Bank, Ministry of Tourism of Saudi Arabia

Game Changing Solution-Specific Deployments

Process Excellence with Nintex Promapp®: Austral Construction, EverAbility Group, and Thermo Fisher Scientific
Operational Performance with Nintex DocGen®: 360 Mortgage Management Systems, Consilio, and Dubai South
Breakthrough Use Cases with Nintex RPA: BGL Group, IQumulate, Johnson & Johnson
Cloud-Based Success with Nintex Workflow Cloud: Newson Health, UVA Health, Waverton Investment Management, and Yancoal Australia

Industry Breakthroughs

Financial Services, Americas: Banco Internacional de Costa Rica, Capital Farm Credit, and GM Financial
Financial Services, Asia Pacific: 360 Mortgage Management Services, Auswide Bank, and IQumulate
Financial Services, Europe: BGL Group, Fidelity International, and Waverton Investment Management
Financial Services Middle East & Africa: Oman Arab Bank and Wema Bank
Health & Life Sciences: Johnson & Johnson, Newson Health, Sivantos, and UVA Health
Manufacturing & Construction, Americas: Draeger, Quaker Houghton, Thermo Fisher Scientific, and Williams Engineering
Manufacturing & Construction, Asia Pacific: Austral Construction and Harrison Group
Manufacturing & Construction, EMEA: Al Naboodah Group, DuPont De Nemours, Pikolin, and Trelleborg
Metals & Mining: Enaex Africa, First Quantum Minerals, and Yancoal Australia

Public Sector Excellence

Public Sector, Americas: City and County of Denver and Delaware Department of Transportation (Division of Motor Vehicles)
Public Sector, Asia Pacific: AgriFutures, Light Regional Council, and Tote Board
Public Sector, Middle East & Africa: Saudi Authority for Industrial Cities and Technology Zones (MODON), Saudi Arabia Ministry of Communications and Information Technology, and Ministry of Tourism of Saudi Arabia

Education & Non-Profit Success

Education: Auburn University, Busy Bees Asia, Khalifa University, and Trinity Grammar School
Non-Profit: EverAbility Group, Heartland Alliance, and National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP)

Nintex will announce all winners of the Nintex Solution Innovation Awards 2022 on Wednesday, June 22, 2022 along with one organisation named the 2022 Nintex Champion for its overall success with the Nintex Process Platform.

To learn how more organisations across every industry are going digital faster and transforming the way people work with the Nintex Process Platform, visit https://www.nintex.com/why-nintex/case-studies/.

Media Contact

Laetitia Smith
Nintex
laetitia.smith@nintex.com
cell: +64 21 154 7114

About Nintex

Nintex is the global standard for process intelligence and automation. Today more than 10,000 public and private sector organisations across 90 countries turn to the Nintex Process Platform to accelerate progress on their digital transformation journeys by quickly and easily managing, automating and optimising business processes. Learn more by visiting www.nintex.com and experience how Nintex and its global partner network are shaping the future of Intelligent Process Automation (IPA).

Product or service names mentioned herein may be the trademarks of their respective owners.

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Android, Mobile, News

Sony Xperia 1 IV Available For Pre-order in Malaysia with Free WF-1000XM4

June 15, 2022 Nur Jeevan Leave a comment

Sony announced the Xperia 1 globally a little over a month ago. Their new flagship smartphone is doubling down on its camera functions and also the ethos of being an exceptional creator’s device. It continues Sony’s minimalistic design and also still features some of the best when it comes to the company’s imaging technologies.

The smartphone is now available in Malaysia for pre-orders. It will be retailing for MYR6,099 – a very hefty ask in the current market. However, Sony is sweetening the pot by throwing in their popular WF-1000XM4. The true wireless, wireless earbuds retail for MYR1,099 by themselves. The earbuds have been lauded for their impressive audio quality and also their fit. You can get our take on them in our full review.

Xperia 1 Pre order — Source: Sony Malaysia Facebook

Packed with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 and 12GB of RAM it’s definitely got the makings of a powerful device. With 256GB of internal memory and support for up to 1TB of additional storage with a microSD card, you wouldn’t be too hard-pressed for space when you shoot your content. The large 6.5-inch 4K HDR OLED screen will be able to show you everything in vivid detail.

On the optics side of things, the Xperia 1 IV comes with a triple sensor setup for its main camera. The main sensor is a 12-megapixel 24mm wide camera. This is complemented by a 12-megapixel 16mm ultrawide sensor and a 12-megapixel 85-125mm telephoto sensor for that telescopic zoom. There’s a lot more to the cameras than just the hardware, you’ll be able to get all the details in our coverage of its international launch.

The pre-order in Malaysia will be happening from 10 June 2022 until 10 July 2022. So, don’t miss your chance to get both the Sony Xperia 1 IV and the Sony WF-1000XM4.

News

Mozilla Thunderbird Gets A K-9 on Its Mobile Journey

June 15, 2022 Nur Jeevan Leave a comment

If you haven’t heard of Thunderbird, we wouldn’t blame you. The once popular open source email client has all but faded to obscurity since its last major update. The desktop version is still stuck in the early 2000s. When it comes to mobile, the email client is non-existent. Since its glory days from 2003 to 2005, the email client hasn’t had much of a visual overhaul nor has it made any strides to have a mobile presence of any kind.

That’s changed with a recent tweet from Ryan Lee Sipes, the product manager for Mozilla Thunderbird. In which he noted that his number 1 priority will be to fix Thunderbird’s UI and UX. The change will be a very very welcomed update – this coming from someone who still uses the email client. However, there isn’t a firm date when the big update will be coming. That said, the desktop app is due for its anniversary update on June 28. Could it be one and the same?

Aside from that, it looks like Mozilla is significant progress towards creating a mobile app for Thunderbird. Mozilla has acquired the trademark rights and source code of K-9 Mail on Android. This includes its GitHub repository. Together with all the code and repositories, Mozilla has also hired Christian Ketterer (cketti), the project’s maintainer. What this essentially means is that Thunderbird’s Android app will be built using the pre-existing code from K-9 Mail. Thankfully, this also means that the development timeframe for a Thunderbird mobile app can be significantly shortened.

May take a while to get all the syncing stuff squared. But this is my #2 priority, my #1 is fixing Thunderbird's UI/UX.
— Ryan Lee Sipes (@ryanleesipes) May 2, 2022

It seems like together with the new UX and UI for the desktop application, Thunderbird will also be getting Firefox Sync as feature Mozilla Firefox users will be familiar with. This feature will allow you to sync emails, drafts and more between your different Thunderbird installs on mobile and on desktops. I’m pretty sure that this will be a welcomed development for anybody who finds themselves working on multiple devices.

K-9 Mail is already available on the Google Play Store. So, if you’re interested in contributing to the future of Mozilla Thunderbird, you can install the app as it is updated with features that will be central to the new Thunderbird mobile experience. Of course, if you do use the K-9 Mail app, you will need to potentially brace yourself for multiple UI and UX changes as the Thunderbird team builds on K-9 Mail. Once they’ve achieved their development milestones, the K-9 Mail app will conceivably be changed to Mozilla Thunderbird.

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DFI New-Gen ADS Series Embedded Computing Solutions for Intelligent Workload Optimization

June 14, 2022 TechENT Syndication Leave a comment

TAIPEI, June 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — DFI is releasing the new ADS Series of embedded computing solutions powered by the 12th Gen Intel® Core™ SoC processors. The new hybrid architecture combines the P-Core and E-Core for intelligent computing resource allocation to increase visual computing efficiency by 50%, significantly enhancing the performance and efficiency of automated production lines and graphic applications simultaneously.

The new-gen ADS Series computing solutions are available with industrial motherboards and embedded systems, covering various form factors from SBC, Mini-ITX, microATX, ATX to fanless computers. These solutions are designed to meet the needs of industrial control, surveillance, traffic flow analysis and other vision computing at the edge.

Industrial Motherboard

3.5″ SBC: S53-ADN

4″ SBC: ADP253

Mini-ITX: ADS101/ADS103, ADP171/ADP173

microATX: ADS310-R680E/Q670E

ATX: ADS630-R680E/Q670E

Computer-on-module

COMe Compact: ADP968

COMe Mini: ADP9A2

HPC Embedded Systems

Fanless: EC500-ADS, EC510/EC511-ADS, EC543-ADS

Mini-ITX System: WM120-ADS

ATX Walk Mount: WM343-ADS

The Intel® Alder Lake processor-based ADS Series utilizes the all-new hybrid architecture of Performance Cores and Efficient Cores (P-core and E-core) to achieve high-performance computing with lower power consumption and intelligently make instant, optimal adjustments to workloads and workflows. With Deep Learning Boost (DL Boost) and Vector Neural Network Instruction Set (VNNI), deep learning can be further accelerated and provides accurate and fast inferencing results for visual computing applications such as defect inspection and AGV/AMR.

Besides the new hybrid architecture, the ADS Series also supports PCIe 5.0 high-speed signal transmission for the first time, achieving a data transfer speed 2X faster than the previous-gen PCIe 4.0. Faster DDR5 memory is also supported to boost data read and write speeds up to 4800MT/s, accelerating the processing speed of numerous data and images for AI and computer vision.

Numerous data transfers, shares and backups are processed through the high-speed 10GLAN on the ADS Series Computers, significantly improving operating efficiency. Also, the wireless high-bandwidth Wifi 6E is supported for the first time with speed transmission up to 6GHz (1.4X faster than Wifi 5 and Wifi 6), making device deployment more flexible and collaboration more real-time and seamless.

In addition, the ADS Series supports 8K resolution with clarity and precision, surpassing the resolving power of the human eye by more than ten times. The result provides greater detail for image processing as well as streaming video and enhances the accuracy of the image and visual computing.

The new ADS Series is designed to help integrators maximize the use of each device, reduce configuration, and lower costs. While improving overall computing performance and efficiency, the ADS Series is also equipped with I/O virtualization of GFX SR-IOV for the first time. It allows the GPU of a virtual machine (VM) to be distributed at near-native performance levels, significantly reducing the latency caused by the software-based virtual machine. The proof of concept (POC) of SR-IOV with Intel also confirms the VM frame rate remains at 60fps, equal to the native GPU performance (the traditional software-based performance is 28 fps frame rate).

DFI’s new ADS Series of industrial computers offers a full range of performance and efficiency optimizations. From data reading/writing speeds to the transfer to AI computing, the new-gen computing brains will bring unprecedented intelligence and speed to the heavy workloads of AI vision applications, factory automation, medical and retail industries.

Key Features:

Powered by 12th Gen Intel® Core™ with the hybrid architecture of CPU and GPU
Intelligent work sequencing to optimize workloads
Optimal AI technology, supporting AI accelerator cards for accurate inference
Support PCIe 5.0, DDR5 high-speed data reading/writing
Ultra HD 8K display
Support high-speed 10GLAN, 2.5G LAN and 5G, Wifi 6E wireless networks

Main Applications:

Factory Automation

AOI defect inspection
AGV/AMR
AI vision
Robotic arm
Virtual machine for equipment integration on production lines

Medical

Medical Imaging
AI Diagnostic Assistance

Retail

Interactive digital signage

Traffic

Traffic analysis

For more information, please visit: https://www.dfi.com/ or contact us. Email: dfimarcom@dfi.com

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Source: DFI Inc.

Lifestyle, News

You Can Now Use Your Touch ‘n Go eWallet in Singapore

June 14, 2022 Nur Jeevan Leave a comment

Touch ‘n Go eWallet just got a little more useful, especially if you frequent Singapore. TNG Digital Sdn Bhd announced that the eWallet will now work in Singapore. However, you will only be able to use it for payments when you use taxis operated by ComfortDelGro. The compatibility comes from Touch ‘n Go’s collaboration with Alipay+. Alipay+ is a suite of global cross-border digital payments and marketing solutions operated by the Ant Group.

Alipay+ has been avaliable in the eWallet app for a while now. However, it seems like this is the first official application of the cross-border payment capabilities from Touch ‘n Go eWallet. While it was reported a while back that there seems to be compatibility for payments in Japan, there hasn’t been any official announcement from TNG Digital themselves.

Alan Ni, CEO of TNG Digital, indicates that this is merely the beginning when it comes to cross border payments – particularly in Singapore. Touch ‘n Go eWallet is in a unique position when it comes to cross-border payments as Touch ‘n Go Bhd has worked with Singapore’s EZLink for cross-border usage recently. The partnership and Alipay+ opens up a whole new level of convenience for Touch ‘n Go eWallet users who frequently commute between Singapore and Malaysia. This amounted to some 350,000 people before the pandemic.

TNG Digital hasn’t clarified if there are transactional fees when you use the eWallet overseas. However, they are having offers to celebrate the new collaboration with ComfortDelGro taxis. Users who use the eWallet to make payments until 25th June 2022 will be entitled to an instant discount of between MYR4 (SGD$1.26) and MYR6 (SGD$1.89). Discounts are varied between weeks and limited to the first 300 transactions daily.

Android, Mobile, News

Samsung’s Galaxy M53 5G Available for Pre-order in Malaysia

June 14, 2022 Nur Jeevan Leave a comment

Samsung’s Galaxy M lineup was initially launched back in 2019 to serve an online-only market alongside the Galaxy A series. However, it seems like the Galaxy M is starting to encroach upon the Galaxy A series territory with its latest release – the Galaxy M53 5G.

in feature galaxy m53 5g sm m536 532244496 — Source: SenHeng/SenQ

The new smartphone comes with a 6.7-inch, FHD+ SuperAMOLED+ display. It comes with a resolution of 1080×2408 pixels and also Corning Gorilla Glass 5 protection. It also supports a 120Hz refresh rate. The Galaxy M53 will be running on the MediaTek Dimensity 900 processor with support for 5G connectivity. The 6nm processor promises more efficient power management which should mean better battery life with the 5000mAh battery.

The Galaxy M53 5G comes with a quad-camera setup for its main camera. The main camera sensor is a 108-megapixel wide angle sensor with an f/1.8 aperture. This is complemented by an 8-megapixel ultrawide sensor, a 2-megapixel macro camera sensor and a 2-megapixel depth sensor. On the front is a 32-megapixel sensor for all your selfie needs.

in feature galaxy m53 5g sm m536 532194899 — Source: SenHeng/SenQ

Connectivity-wise, it’s capable of Bluetooth 5.2, WiFi 6 connectivity and your regular GPS connectivity. It has support for 25W fast charging via its USB-C port.

However, that’s not where the phone encroaches on Galaxy A territory; the phone is now available for pre-order from Senheng for MYR1,999. That’s just shy of the MYR2,099 of the Galaxy A73 and more expensive than the Galaxy A53. While the Galaxy A does offer more in terms of software and features, the Galaxy M53 does have a lot of the software features that we see in the Galaxy A and Galaxy S series. So, where does the line stand with the Galaxy A and Galaxy M? Will you be getting it?

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Yearly Archives: 2022

meldCX and American Kiosks Take Contactless to the Next Level with Smart Self-Service Kiosks

Dare to Limit Break with ROG’s New Laptop Lineup in Malaysia

ROG Flow X13

ROG Zephyrus Duo 16

ROG Zephyrus G15 & Zephyrus G14

Pricing & Availability

Official Specifications

A New ASUS TUF DASH F15 Lands In Malaysia

Pricing & Availability

Bridgetek Introduces New Sensors and Actuators to Simplify IoT Implementation for Businesses

Nintex Solution Innovation Awards 2022 Finalists Announced

Sony Xperia 1 IV Available For Pre-order in Malaysia with Free WF-1000XM4

Mozilla Thunderbird Gets A K-9 on Its Mobile Journey

DFI New-Gen ADS Series Embedded Computing Solutions for Intelligent Workload Optimization

You Can Now Use Your Touch ‘n Go eWallet in Singapore

Samsung’s Galaxy M53 5G Available for Pre-order in Malaysia

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