Xiaomi’s New Premium AIoT Offerings Come to Malaysia

March 23, 2023 Nur Jeevan Leave a comment

Xiaomi recently announced their new smartphone flagship – the Xiaomi 13 series globally and in Malaysia. At their Malaysian launch, however, Xiaomi also unveiled a new array of AIoT offerings which include a new smartwatch, earbuds, a robot cooker and a fleet of robot vacuums.

Xiaomi Buds 4 Pro

Xiaomi isn’t a stranger when it comes to high-quality wireless audio offerings. The company has debuted more than 5 offerings across its Xiaomi and Redmi product lineups. The new Xiaomi Buds 4 Pro comes to their premium Xiaomi lineup with Sony’s LDAC technology in tow. Using this technology, the Buds 4 Pro is able to bring top-of-the-line Hi-Res Audio with data transfer rates of up to 990kbps at bit depths of up to 32-bit. In addition to this, the buds are also equipped with Ambient Noise Cancelling (ANC) technology to zone out and focus. Together with this, the Buds 4 Pro comes with Xiaomi’s take on 360 Audio – Dimensional audio – which gives you a fully immersive audio experience with object-based positional sound.

The Xiaomi Buds 4 Pro is touted to have up to 9 hours of uninterrupted listening and a total of 38 hours of battery life including the charging case. You don’t even need to plug in to top up the charge thanks to wireless charging support. It also comes with dual-device connectivity which allows you to simultaneously connect to two devices at one go.

The Buds 4 Pro comes with a more premium space capsule design that uses multiple magnets to keep the earbuds in place. You can also get the best fit with Xiaomi’s new “Intelligent Fit Monitoring” feature for maximum comfort. You even get more granular control with Xiaomi’s new Earbuds app which is available on the Google Play Store.

Xiaomi Watch S1 Pro

Together with the Xiaomi Buds 4 Pro, the company also announced the Watch S1 Pro. The new smartwatch is a union of the classic watch design and contemporary smartwatch technology. It comes with a 1.47-inch AMOLED display and a rotatable crown protected by scratch-resistant sapphire crystal glass. The design is punctuated by two colourways – a silver finish with brown leather and a carbon black case finish paired with a fluororubber strap. With Xiaomi’s smartwatch OS, you can further customise the watch to suit your style with over 100 watch faces.

Xiaomi AIoT 07 — Source: Xiaomi Malaysia

The Watch S1 Pro is not just about style, it comes with the ability to track over 100 sports activities. Runners have a special added value with 10 pre-built programs that allow you to build endurance, burn fat and more complete with interval training. Of course, the Xiaomi Watch S1 Pro comes with all the features we expect from a smartwatch nowadays including sleep tracking, SPO₂ tracking, heart rate tracking and calorie tracking.

With up to 14 days of battery life, it’s also one of the longest-lasting smartwatches on the market. you can even get 2 more days of battery with just 10 minutes of charge.

Cleaning the Smart Way with Xiaomi Robot Vacuums

Xiaomi’s fleet of popular robot vacuums is also making its official Malaysian debut. The fleet consists of four models this round: the E10, S10, S10+, and X10. The robot vacuums come with a unique complement of features to cater to different price points and needs.

Xiaomi AIoT 01 — Source: Xiaomi Malaysia

All of them come with advanced LDS sensors that allow the vacuums to intelligently map your home and react to obstacles intelligently. Xiaomi Robot Vacuum X10 is can store up to 60 full cleans, features 4,000Pa powerful fan blower suction, and can clean up to 3 hours continuously with its 5,200mAh long-lasting battery. The S10+ features dual-pad pressure mopping for better stain removal, and up to 2 hours; The S10 features Zigzag and Y-shape cleaning routes for maximum cleaning efficiency and a smart water tank to protect floors from water damage; Lastly, the E10 is a versatile floor cleaning tool that cleans in one pass.

Xiaomi Smart Cooking Robot

Looking for a sous chef to help with cooking and meal prep? Well, Xiaomi’s smart cooking robot is here to help. It comes with eight specialized cooking features that allow you to cook a myriad of dishes with a single click of a button on the 8-inch display. Speaking of, it comes preloaded with over 200 chef’s recipes.

Xiaomi AIoT 02 — Source: Xiaomi Malaysia

It comes with a high-power switched reluctance motor, with a rotation speed that ranges from 40 rpm to 12,000 rpm and 3D induction heating. The combination of these features is complemented by Xiaomi’s CookingIoT algorithm to set and forget as the Robot takes care of everything from grinding to frying and more.

Pricing & Avaliability

The whole stable of AIoT devices is available at Xiaomi stores and even on Shopee and Lazada.

Products	Availability	Normal Price	Special Deals
Xiaomi Buds 4 Pro	Now	RM899	–
Xiaomi Watch S1 Pro	Now	RM1,399	–
Xiaomi Robot Vacuum X10+	Now	RM3,799	RM3,599
Xiaomi Robot Vacuum X10	TBA	RM2,199	–
Xiaomi Robot Vacuum S10+	Now	RM2,099	RM1,799
Xiaomi Robot Vacuum S10	Now	RM1,299	RM1,099
Xiaomi Robot Vacuum E10	Now	RM899	–
Xiaomi Smart Cooking Robot	Now	RM4,599	–
Xiaomi Smart Dehumidifier	Now	RM1,399	–

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Samsung Launches the Galaxy M54 5G in the Middle East – When a Large Battery and 108MP Camera is All You Need

March 23, 2023 Darwin Sucipto Leave a comment

Samsung launched their new Mid-Range smartphone just very recently. They launched the Samsung Galaxy A34 and Galaxy A54 last week. Just a few days later, they launched another smartphone, but only for the Middle-Sea market. It is pretty much a Samsung Galaxy A54 5G but made a little different.

The M54 5G is slightly bigger than the A54 5G. It packs a 6.7-inch display where the A54 settles with a 6.4-inch one. It is also a Super AMOLED display with Full HD+ output still. It also still offers 120Hz. It also comes with Samsung’s own Exynos 1380 octa-core processor with up to 8GB or RAM and 256GB of internal storage. If you feel like the storage is a little small, you can even expand it to up to 1TB via a microSD card.

Like the A54 5G, the Galaxy M54 5G also comes with Samsung’s latest Android 13 based One UI 5.1. It still packs a side-mounted fingerprint reader that doubles as a power button. You still can find the same Gorilla Glass 5 protecting the Super AMOLED up front. This is where the similarities end.

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First of all, the Galaxy M54 5G does not come with IP67 water and dust resistance rating. You also do not get a 50-Megapixel main camera that the A54 5G has. Instead, you get an extravagant 108-Megapixel main camera supported by an 8-Megapixel ultra-wide camera and a 2-Megapixel macro camera. There is a 32-Megapixel camera out the front still. Instead of a 5,000 mAh battery as well, you get a massive 6,000mAh battery to keep not just the Galaxy M54 5G running all day. You can technically keep any other smartphone you have running all day too with the large battery from the Galaxy M54 5G.

There are no confirmed prices for the Samsung Galaxy M54 5G currently. There are no confirmations as well on its availability in Middle East or any other Asian countries. We are expecting the device to not only be available in Middle East though, we are expecting India to get the same Galaxy M54 5G treatment.

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Nothing Ear (2) Launches, Coming to Your Ears for MYR 599.

March 23, 2023 Darwin Sucipto Leave a comment

Nothing does it again and launched their own set of wireless earbuds, the Nothing Ear (2). This one picks up from the first, Ear (1) wireless headphones. It is even priced the same as the previous earbuds at MYR 599.

Right out of the gate, you can tell that this will be a better pair of earphones than before. It boasts Hi-Res Audio certification where the previous one did not. It also packs LHDC 5.0 technology for an even better near lossless audio experience with the Ear (2). There is also an app now, the Nothing X app, to even fine tune the earphones to your ears.

You still get an 11.6mm Dynamic driver inside the earphones. It is one of the bigger drivers you can find on a modern earphone. The large driver could mean that you might get punchier audio from the earphones. That driver is also housed in a new dual-chamber design that is meant to improve acoustics and airflow within the earphone’s case.

Like the Ear (1), it comes with Noise Cancelling technology. Unlike the Hybrid Noise Cancelling technology you find in the first Nothing Ear, the Ear (2) features a personalized and adaptive Active Noise Cancelling (ANC) technology that offers better noise isolation and cancelling than before cancelling up to 40dB of noise. The mics also pick up ambient noise better than before.

Alongside the new noise cancelling technology, the Nothing Ear (2) also now features Dual Connection for you to easily connect and switch between two devices simultaneously and quickly. Of course, it has the new Fast Pair/Swift Pair technology that most modern wireless earphones offer today. The new mic algorithm with three high-definition mics and Clear Voice Technology is meant to pick up your voice better than before for crystal clear calls.

Where the previous earphones offer up to 24 hours of continuous listening experience with ANC turned on, the Nothing Ear (2) offers up to 22.5 hours with ANC on. With each charge, the Nothing Ear (2) offers 4 hours of listening experience at a time, which is also about an hour less than its predecessor. While that might seem to be a downgrade, you do want to remember that the Nothing Ear (2) is more feature packed than ever, which might be why its batteries lasts a little shorter than before.

You get better hardware installation than before too. Where the previous earphones offer IPX4 water resistance, the new Ear (2) offers IP54 water and dust resistance. The charging case offers IP55 water and dust resistance so you can keep the Ear (2) safe in the case.

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The Nothing Ear (2) is now available from all authorised dealers and resellers in Malaysia. There are no colour options available, just the plain white and transparent option you see. As mentioned, it will set you back MYR 599. More on the Nothing Ear (2) can be found on their website.

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TPIsoftware Named A Top FT 500 Asia-Pacific High-Growth Company of 2023 for Second Consecutive Year

March 23, 2023 TechENT Syndication Leave a comment

TAIPEI, March 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — TPIsoftware, the leading software company in Taiwan specializing in FinTech, has been listed in the Financial Times’s fifth annual ranking of 500 high-growth Asia-Pacific. This year, TPIsoftware ranks 368th with a CAGR of 29.7%, 73 places higher than last year, among the top 500 fast-growing companies across the APAC region. As the only software solution provider in Taiwan listed for a second consecutive year, TPIsoftware has demonstrated its momentum in building a global brand and expanding business into Southeast Asia, empowering Taiwan’s software industry to get a foothold in the international market.

The FT ranking of 500 high-growth Asia-Pacific 2023, conducted by the British publication Financial Times in collaboration with the German research company Statista, identifies the top 500 APAC companies with the highest percentage growth in revenues between 2018 and 2021. The technology sector still dominates the list, but the industries are more diversified this year, which indicates a sign of economic recovery across industries in the post-pandemic era. Compared to the performance last year, only 15 Taiwanese companies are listed this year, with only two listed the second year in a row, showing the fact that it is not easy for companies to achieve consistently high performance in the long run, especially for software providers. Receiving several global awards such as Taiwan Excellence Awards and CX Asia Excellence Awards, TPIsoftware offers comprehensive software solutions and cloud services domestically and overseas with extensive cross-national project experiences.

Ben Yao, CEO of TPIsoftware, said: “Being selected as one of the top 500 fast-growing companies in the Asia-Pacific region by the Financial Times for two consecutive years is the best affirmation for TPIsoftware’s achievements. We’ve ramped up overseas expansion by developing local strategic partners to utilize their local experience and expertise. We are currently building new service points in Bangkok and Tokyo to provide instant and professional support to our regional customers.”

“We have seen a strong growth in cloud computing and a high demand in cloud migration for the financial sector. Therefore, we have built strategic partnerships with GCP and AWS to expand the scope of our products and provide businesses with the best cloud services,” said Ben Yao.

About TPIsoftware

TPIsoftware is the no. 1 FinTech software company in Taiwan providing two proprietary products –the Enterprise Integration Platform as a Service DigiFusion and the AI-powered product SysTalk.ai to help enterprises succeed in digital transformation. TPIsoftware also specializes in InsurTech, GIS, AIoT, smart healthcare, UI/UX solutions and more, providing professional services domestically and overseas. Having received several significant awards and patents, TPIsoftware is trusted by customers across industries such as BFSI, government, telecom, transport, healthcare and more.

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Peggy Tsai
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Rokid leads the charge in AR tech innovation with the new Rokid Max AR glasses set

March 23, 2023 TechENT Syndication Leave a comment

These best-in-class next-generation AR glasses go beyond with an aim of democratizing more affordable AR technology to a wider consumer base, offering users the high-quality portable cinematic viewing pleasure and crystal clear sound they expect from Rokid – in a go-to 75g super lightweight design device.

REDWOOD CITY, Calif., March 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Following the success of its Rokid Air AR glasses, Rokid is launching its next-generation AR glasses – the Rokid Max (“Max”), which consumers can pre-order directly from Rokid Online Website (https://www.global.rokid.com/ ) from March 21, 2023.

Rokid Max

A 215-inch boundaryless screen from 6 meters away with a maximum 120Hz refresh rate gives users a 50% larger display area than the previous generation and the already super wide field of vision (FOV) reach to around 50 degrees, making Max an impressive must-have for movie lovers of all ages.

These smart, comfortable, and myopia-friendly AR glasses allow everyone to enjoy them, including people with short sight. Max’s sophisticated, super slim (18.5mm wide) design means these birdbath optical Micro-OLED, 1920*1080P AR glasses’ lenses are thinner than other products on the market and they also reduce frontal light leakage by 90% so those outside your field of vision are limited in what they see on your AR display. The privacy that Rokid offers in its stunning new Max AR glasses means you can work, watch a movie or play a game in peace. Users can unlock new realities and bring their imagination to life, while leaving no world unexplored.

Max uses Sony Semiconductor Solutions Corporation’s panel for sharper picture quality, ensuring every detail when users are watching their favorite films anywhere they happen to be. At just 0.16lbs (75g) their super lightweight design is even less than predecessors, making Max an easily portable MAX-theater experience to enjoy on-the-go. With a foldable design, these savvy AR glasses can be carried in a pocket or bag, so users can make the most of them anywhere.

Max supports seamless diopter adjustment from 0.00 to -6.00, so during the adjustment process, the screen will not become smaller due to the adjustment. This enables users to enjoy a stunning visual without any impairment and, acknowledged for its eye comfort protection, with independent tester certification from TÜV Rheinland, Rokid’s AR glasses enable everyone to enjoy an exceptional visual experience.

Perfect for keeping users’ hands free while still getting things done, Rokid’s perfectly balanced ergonomics and aesthetics design means Max guarantees comfort, no matter how long users use these smart AR glasses. Users might even forget they are wearing them at all.

But these Rokid Max AR glasses go beyond what the humble spectacles do, thanks to the Rokid AR app, which is downloadable on Google Play Store. Since Rokid Max is HDCP compliant, consumers can connect their mobile devices to the Rokid Max to surf the internet or watch high-bandwidth digital content through various streaming services.

Hui Du, Head of Rokid Hardware Design Center, explained: “Everyone can enjoy stunning image quality, cinematic sound, riveting large-screen gaming experience, and limitless entertainment anywhere they go thanks to our Rokid Max AR glasses. The Rokid Max offers an immersive movie and gaming experience, so buyers can take their favorite games and shows out with them, wherever they go.

The design inclusion of those who are nearsighted supports the Rokid ‘s mission of ‘Leave Nobody Behind’. Rokid Max AR glasses are perfect for technology lovers, game enthusiasts, movie goers who want to have the latest AR innovation in their lives.

Shipping of the Rokid Max AR glasses begins at the end of April 2023 for only $439, for delivery during May, so invest in yours now by visiting https://www.global.rokid.com/

Rokid is actively exploring solutions to expand compatibility across different devices to meet the needs of various users. Whether consumers are Android or Apple users, the company is researching and developing products to provide additional plug-and-play solutions that have been released in China and are coming to consumers in the USA in the near future.

About Rokid

Rokid, a product platform company founded in 2014, focuses on human-computer interaction technology. Currently, Rokid is working on the research and development of hardware and software products such as AR glasses and the YodaOS operating system.

Through the research of speech recognition, natural language processing, optical display, semiconductor platform, and hardware design, Rokid has developed a range of augmented reality (AR) glasses for customers such as the Rokid Air consumer AR glasses that were released in 2021.

To date, the company’s products have been sold and used in over 80 countries and regions worldwide. https://www.global.rokid.com/

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Michelle Xu
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iQIYI Files Its Annual Report on Form 20-F

March 22, 2023 TechENT Syndication Leave a comment

BEIJING, March 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — iQIYI, Inc. (Nasdaq: IQ) (“iQIYI” or the “Company”), a leading provider of online entertainment video services in China, today announced that it filed its annual report on Form 20-F for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2022 with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 22, 2023, U.S. Eastern Time. The annual report can be accessed on the Company’s investor relations website at http://ir.iqiyi.com .

The Company will provide a hard copy of its annual report containing the audited consolidated financial statements, free of charge, to its shareholders and ADS holders upon request. Requests should be directed to Investor Relations Department, iQIYI, Inc., 4/F, iQIYI Youth Center, Yoolee Plaza, No. 21, North Road of Workers’ Stadium, Chaoyang District, Beijing 100027, People’s Republic of China.

About iQIYI, Inc.

iQIYI, Inc. is a leading provider of online entertainment video services in China. It combines creative talent with technology to foster an environment for continuous innovation and the production of blockbuster content. It produces, aggregates and distributes a wide variety of professionally produced content, as well as a broad spectrum of other video content in a variety of formats. The Company distinguishes itself in the online entertainment industry by its leading technology platform powered by advanced AI, big data analytics and other core proprietary technologies. iQIYI attracts a daily subscriber base of more than 100 million, and its diversified monetization model includes membership services, online advertising services, content distribution, online games, IP licensing, talent agency, online literature, etc.

For more information, please contact:

Investor Relations
iQIYI, Inc.
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Samsung Unleashes Awesome With New Galaxy A Series Flagships

March 22, 2023 Nur Jeevan Leave a comment

Updated 24 March 2023 with pricing and retail availability. Pre-order details are available in the pre-order announcement article.

Samsung’s Galaxy A series has been one of Samsung’s most popular smartphone line up. The Galaxy A series underwent a reinvention in 2018 and began to take shape into the value-for-money offering that it is known to be now. This year, it looks like Samsung is scaling back the lineup – for now – with the omission of the follow-up to the Galaxy A73, the Galaxy A74. The new lineup is now spearheaded by the Galaxy A54 5G and the Galaxy A34 5G which continue to bring flagship user experiences to the midrange.

The new Galaxy A54 and Galaxy A34 come with Samsung’s Nightography and Au capabilities that we’ve seen in the Galaxy Z and Galaxy S lineups. Both the Galaxy A54 and Galaxy A34 come with triple camera setups. The A54 comes with a 50-megapixel main sensor with an f/1.8 aperture, phase detection autofocus (PDAF) and optical image stabilization (OIS). The setup is completed with a 12-megapixel ultrawide sensor with an f/2.2 aperture and a 5-megapixel macro sensor. On the A34, the main sensor is a 48-megapixel sensor with an f/1.8 aperture, PDAF and OIS. An 8-megapixel, f2.2 ultrawide sensor and 5-megapixel macro sensor complete the setup. On the front, the A54 5G comes with a 32-megapixel, f/2.2 selfie camera while the A34 5G comes with a 13-megapixel, f/2.2 sensor.

Together with optimisations that empower better low-light Nightography photos, these smartphones also come with video digital image stabilization (VDIS) which has delivered better, more stable videos in the flagship Galaxy S series. The camera experiences are also enhanced with the ability to remove unwanted reflections and shadows – a first for the Galaxy A series. Speaking of firsts, the new Galaxy A54 and A34 both come Continuity now. The feature, which has been available on Samsung flagships, allows users to seamlessly move between Samsung mobile devices while keeping their work and data on-screen.

The new Galaxy A series devices also come with long-lasting battery life and better performance thanks to the newer processors. The A34 comes with the MediaTek Dimensity 1080 while the A54 comes with the newly announced Exynos 1380. Both come with Super AMOLED screens with FHD+ resolutions. The A54 comes with a smaller 6.4-inch display while the A34 comes with a larger 6.6-inch display. Both have Corning Gorilla Glass 5 and have 120Hz refresh rates.

Samsung has also guaranteed 4 generations of OS upgrades and 5 years of security updates for the new A34 and A54. The devices also come with a 2-year warranty.

Pricing & Availability

The Galaxy A54 5G will be available in stores starting on 7 April 2023 for MYR1,899. It will be available in Awesome Lime, Awesome Graphite, Awesome Violet and Awesome White.

The Galaxy A34 5G will be available at the same time for MYR1,599. It will be available in Awesome Lime, Awesome Graphite, Awesome Violet and Awesome Silver.

Official Specifications

Galaxy A54 5G

Display	6.4-inch FHD+ Super AMOLED Display 120Hz refresh rate Vision booster
Dimensions & Weight	158.2 x 76.7 x 8.2mm, 202g
Camera	12MP Ultra-Wide Camera – F2.2 50MP Main Camera – F1.8 – AF – OIS 5MP Macro Camera – F2.4 32MP Front Camera – F2.2
AP	Octa-core
Memory	8GB Memory + 256GB Storage Expandable storage by up to 1 TB with an optional microSD card
Battery	5,000mAh (typical)
OS	Android 13 One UI 5.1
Security	Samsung Knox

Galaxy A34 5G

Display	6.6-inch FHD+ Super AMOLED Display 120Hz refresh rate Vision Booster
Dimensions & Weight	161.3 x 78.1 x 8.2mm, 199g
Camera	8MP Ultra-Wide Camera – F2.2 48MP Main Camera – F1.8, – AF, – OIS 5MP Macro Camera – F2.4 13MP Front Camera -F2.2
AP	Octa-Core
Memory	8GB Memory + 256GB Storage Expandable storage by up to 1 TB with an optional microSD card
Battery	5,000mAh (typical)
OS	Android 13 One UI 5.1
Security	Samsung Knox

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WhatsApp Groups is Even Better Now with Even More Controls

March 22, 2023 Darwin Sucipto Leave a comment

Last year WhatsApp tested and later launched their new Communities feature for all WhatsApp users. If you have not found out or familiar with Communities, it is a powerful management tool sitting within WhatsApp to manage all your groups in one place. You can, as admin of multiple groups create a Community, a group of groups for you to manage and access in a single place. You can, as an admin, make a community wide broadcast message, create targeted messages for select groups, and even moderate chats within the group. Of course, WhatsApp will not just stop there.

WhatsApp has added an important privacy control for group admins. Group admins can now decide if a person is worthy of joining the group or not. For Communities users, the admin can choose if a particular individual can join any of the groups within the community or not. Of course, the feature is not just limited to Communities users. They can also still send invite links to people they want in the group. If they do not want a particular person in the group for any longer, they still can kick relevant members out of the groups.

That is not to say that plain members within a community has no added features or benefits for themselves. WhatsApp has added a way to find other members that is in the same groups as you are. It works both ways too, you can find out which members are in the same groups as you are. You can also use the function to find groups through these common contacts, in case you forgot which groups are which. It is important, since the dependency on WhatsApp and Groups within Communities are much bigger than before now.

You might not be seeing the function rolling out to your app today. WhatsApp says that they are rolling the update to users in the coming weeks in stages. If you are interested in getting the best out of your Groups, you want to keep checking your app updates regularly. To know more about the new functions WhatsApp is adding to the app, you can always head out to their blog.

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Amazfit GTR Mini is Now Available in Malaysia; Priced at MYR599

March 22, 2023 Nur Jeevan Leave a comment

If you’ve been following wearables and health-centric tech, you should know the brand Amazfit. The brand by Zepp Health has built a portfolio of intelligent, wearable tech which includes smart bands and fully featured smartwatches. This time, the company is introducing a new smartwatch that marries form and function, making it one of the most fashionable pieces of tech in their lineup of smartwatches.

The new Amazfit GTR Mini is a slim, chic and compact smartwatch which brings the complete suite of functionality we’re used to seeing on an Amazfit smartwatch. The 9.2mm thin body allows the smartwatch to seamlessly transition between sporty fitness and suave elegance. The circular watch is complemented with a hypoallergenic wrist band and weighs only 24.6g. Together with its minimalist design anbd 2.5D glass display, the GTR Mini is made to be both your go to health monitor and fashion accessory.

It’s minimalist design packs a whole lot of tech and customisations. It comes with over 80 watch faces to make its HD AMOLED display uniquely yours. You’ll also be able to track over 120 sports activities and smart recognition for seven of them. Zepp Health also claims that the smartwatch comes with a whopping 14-days battery life. You’ll also be able to track your hikes more accurately with its 5-satelite positioning system. It’s also got water resistance for up to 5ATM of pressure.

It’s not just about tracking your activities either. The GTR Mini also comes with health tracking features including blood oxygen, heart rate, stress and sleep monitoring. It can even help you keep track of your menstruation for better overall health monitoring. With Zepp Health’s own Zepp OS 2.0, the smartwatch also comes with mini apps which help you achieve your goals and even gamify your health journey.

Pricing & Availability

The Amazfit GTR Mini is now available from retailers for MYR599. If you’re in luck, you can even get it at a discounted MYR579 as part of the launch promotions.

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Adobe Firely, the Next-Generation AI Made for Creative Use

March 22, 2023 Darwin Sucipto Leave a comment

AI (Artificial Intelligence) generated graphics is not a new thing. You have things like OpenArt and Hotpot these days where you can just type in the keywords to the image you want, and let the engine generate art for your use. Even before AI generated graphics though, the implementation of AI within the creative industry is nothing new. NVIDIA has used their own AI engine to write an entire symphony, and even to create 3D environments using their Ray Tracing engines. Adobe too have something they call the Sensei. They the AI tool is implemented across their creative suite to understand and recognise objects better, fill details where needed more naturally, and even edit videos, images, or even texts quickly and efficiently. Now, they have Firefly.

Firefly is not a new separate AI system from Adobe’s Sensei. Firefly is a part of a larger Adobe Sensei generative AI together with technologies like Neural Filters, Content Aware Fill, Attribution AI, and Liquid mode implemented across several Adobe platforms. Unlike those platform specific implementations though, Adobe is looking to put Firefly to work on a number of various platforms across their Creative Cloud, Document Cloud, Experience Cloud, and even their Adobe Express platforms.

So, what is Adobe Firefly? We hear you ask. It is technically Adobe’s take on what a creative generative AI should be. They are not limiting Firefly to just image generation, modification, and correction. It is designed to allow any sort of content creators create even more without needing to spend hundreds of hours to learn a new skill. All they need to do is to adapt Firefly in their workflow and they will get contents that they have never been able to create before, be it images, audio, vectors, texts, videos, and even 3D materials. You can have different contents every time too with Adobe Firefly; the possibilities, according to Adobe, are endless.

What makes Adobe’s Firefly so powerful is the power of the entirety of Adobe’s experience and database behind it. Obviously Adobe’s Stock images and assets is a huge enough library for the AI implementation to dive into. The implementation can also look into using openly licensed assets and public domain contents in generating its contents. The tool, in this case, will prevent any IP infringements and help you avoid plenty of future litigations.

As Firefly is launched in its beta state, it will only be available as an image and text generator tool for Adobe Express, Adobe Experience Manager, Adobe Photoshop, and Adobe Illustrator. Adobe plans to bring Firefly into the rest of their platforms where relevant in the coming future. They are also pushing for more open standards in asset verification which will eventually include proper categorization and tagging of AI generated contents. Adobe is also planning to make the Firefly ecosystem a more open one with APIs for its users and customers to integrate the tool with their existing workflows. For more information on Adobe’s latest generative AI, you can visit their website.

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Monthly Archives: March 2023

Xiaomi’s New Premium AIoT Offerings Come to Malaysia

Xiaomi Buds 4 Pro

Xiaomi Watch S1 Pro

Cleaning the Smart Way with Xiaomi Robot Vacuums

Xiaomi Smart Cooking Robot

Pricing & Avaliability

Samsung Launches the Galaxy M54 5G in the Middle East – When a Large Battery and 108MP Camera is All You Need

Nothing Ear (2) Launches, Coming to Your Ears for MYR 599.

TPIsoftware Named A Top FT 500 Asia-Pacific High-Growth Company of 2023 for Second Consecutive Year

Rokid leads the charge in AR tech innovation with the new Rokid Max AR glasses set

iQIYI Files Its Annual Report on Form 20-F

Samsung Unleashes Awesome With New Galaxy A Series Flagships

Pricing & Availability

Official Specifications

Galaxy A54 5G

Galaxy A34 5G

WhatsApp Groups is Even Better Now with Even More Controls

Amazfit GTR Mini is Now Available in Malaysia; Priced at MYR599

Pricing & Availability

Adobe Firely, the Next-Generation AI Made for Creative Use

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