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PR Newswire

Supermicro Leads the Industry with the First Eight-Socket and Four-Socket Servers for the Most Demanding Enterprise, Database, and Mission-Critical Workloads, Based On Intel CPUs

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With Up To 480 Cores, 32TB of Memory, and 12 GPUs, These Systems Can Power Generative AI on SAP and Oracle Workflows in Real Time

SAN JOSE, Calif., May 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Supermicro, Inc. (NASDAQ: SMCI), a Total IT Solution Provider for Cloud, AI/ML, Storage, and 5G/Edge, is introducing the most powerful server in its lineup for large-scale database and enterprise applications. The Multi-Processor product line includes the 8-socket server, ideal for in-memory databases requiring up to 480 cores and 32TB of DDR5 memory for maximum performance. In addition, the product line includes a 4-socket server, which is ideal for applications that require a single system image of up to 240 cores and 16TB of high-speed memory. These powerful systems all use 4th Gen Intel Xeon Scalable processors. Compared with the previous generation of 8-socket and 4-socket servers, the systems have 2X the core count, 1.33X the memory capacity, and 2X the memory bandwidth. Also, these systems deliver up to 4X the I/O bandwidth compared to previous generations of systems for connectivity to peripherals. The Supermicro 8-socket system has attained the highest performance ratings ever for a single system based on the SPECcpu2017 FP Rate benchmarks, for both the base and peak results. In addition, the Supermicro 8-socket and 4-socket servers demonstrate performance leadership on a wide range of SPEC benchmarks. Learn more about the SPEC benchmarks at: http://www.spec.org.

Versatile New 8-Socket and 4-Socket Servers for Scale-up Applications
Versatile New 8-Socket and 4-Socket Servers for Scale-up Applications

“We continue to address the needs of our enterprise customers with our new 8-socket and 4-socket servers, the largest and most powerful servers in the industry today,” said Charles Liang, president, and CEO of Supermicro. “We are addressing the needs of the most demanding organizations worldwide, who require the simplicity and serviceability of a single system with up to 480 cores, 32TB of memory, and up to 12 NVIDIA H100 Tensor Core GPUs in a single enclosure. Our new 8-socket systems lead the entire industry in both floating point and integer performance for large MP systems. With our Building Block Solutions approach to server design allows us to bring a wide range of servers to market faster, from the edge to the corporate data center. Supermicro now delivers Rack Scale Solutions for our customers worldwide without constraints.”

Learn more about Supermicro X13 Multi-Processor Servers at: https://www.supermicro.com/en/products/mp?pro=generation_new%3DX13

Both the 8-socket and 4-socket servers have been certified for SAP HANA and Oracle Database and Applications. The large memory pools available to these systems allow superior SAP and Oracle performance as all workloads are scaled up in a single node without the latency of horizontally scaling across networks. In addition, the 4-socket system can host two double-width GPUs while the 8-socket system can host up to 12 double-width GPUs allowing for real-time or batch AI training and inferencing against SAP and Oracle datasets. The versatility and expandability of these systems futureproof  SAP and Oracle deployments for rapidly evolving generative AI automation of ERP workflows.

The new 8-socket and 4-socket servers reduce complexity when creating a high-performance data center for enterprise applications, such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), Databases, Analytics, Business Intelligence, ERP, CRM, and Scientific Visualization workloads. By bringing massive amounts of computing, memory, and storage resources together within a single instance of the operating system, the management of the system is reduced, as is the networking to other servers. The specifications of the two new systems:

  • SYS-681E-TR: Up to TDP 350W, 480 Cores, 32TB of DDR5 Memory, 12 Double-Wide GPUs and 24x 2.5″ Drives, 6U
  • SYS-241H-TNRTTP: Up to TDP 350W, 240 Cores, 16TB of DDR5 Memory, 4 Single-Wide GPUs and 8x 2.5″ Drives, 2U
  • SYS-241E-TNRTTP: Up to TDP 185W, 96 cores, 16TB of DDR5 Memory, 2 Double-Wide GPUs and 24x 2.5″ Drives, 2U

“Supermicro is a leader in developing scale-up systems that use the 4th Gen Intel Xeon Scalable processors. These systems are designed to accelerate enterprise applications with hundreds of cores and terabytes of memory,” stated Greg Ernst, Intel Americas corporate vice president and general manager. “We work closely with Supermicro to deliver innovative systems for large scale applications.”

About Super Micro Computer, Inc.

Supermicro (NASDAQ: SMCI) is a global leader in Application-Optimized Total IT Solutions. Founded and operating in San Jose, California, Supermicro is committed to delivering first to market innovation for Enterprise, Cloud, AI, and 5G Telco/Edge IT Infrastructure. We are transforming into a Total IT Solutions provider with server, AI, storage, IoT, and switch systems, software, and services while delivering advanced high-volume motherboard, power, and chassis products. The products are designed and manufactured in-house (in the US, Taiwan, and the Netherlands), leveraging global operations for scale and efficiency and optimized to improve TCO and reduce environmental impact (Green Computing). The award-winning portfolio of Server Building Block Solutions® allows customers to optimize for their exact workload and application by selecting from a broad family of systems built from our flexible and reusable building blocks that support a comprehensive set of form factors, processors, memory, GPUs, storage, networking, power, and cooling solutions (air-conditioned, free air cooling or liquid cooling).

Supermicro, Server Building Block Solutions, and We Keep IT Green are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of Super Micro Computer, Inc. 

Intel, the Intel logo, and other Intel marks are trademarks of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries.

All other brands, names, and trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

Source: Super Micro Computer, Inc.

PR Newswire

Boqii Announces Board Changes

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SHANGHAI, May 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Boqii Holding Limited (“Boqii” or the “Company”) (NYSE: BQ), a leading pet-focused platform in China, today announced that each of Ms. Noorsurainah (Su) Tengah and Mr. Leaf Hua Li has resigned from their positions as the Company’s directors due to personal reasons, effectively immediately. The Company further announced that Mr. Su Zhang has been appointed as an independent director of the Company and a member of the Audit and Nominating committees of the board, effective immediately.

Mr. Su Zhang, with over 28 years of experience in the technology and internet industry, has worked at Microsoft and other international well-known technology enterprises for more than 20 years. He has served as the general manager of Microsoft (China) General Enterprise Business Division in South China.  The board of directors welcomes Mr. Su Zhang to the Company and wishes to extend its deep gratitude to Ms. Tengah and Mr. Li for their contributions to the continued growth of Boqii throughout the years. Mr. Hao Liang, Boqii’s Founder, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, said: “We are pleased to have Mr. Su Zhang join our board. His deep expertise in technology, internet and management makes him a perfect fit for our board and our business. As we welcome the new addition to our board, we would also like to thank Ms. Tengah and Mr. Li for their support and services to us over the years. We wish them the very best in their future endeavors.”

About Boqii Holding Limited

Boqii Holding Limited (NYSE: BQ) is a leading pet-focused platform in China. We are the leading online destination for pet products and supplies in China with our broad selection of high-quality products including global leading brands, local emerging brands, and our own private label, Yoken and Mocare, offered at competitive prices. Our online sales platforms, including Boqii Mall and our flagship stores on third-party e-commerce platforms, provide customers with convenient access to a wide selection of high-quality pet products and an engaging and personalized shopping experience. Our Boqii Community provides an informative and interactive content platform for users to share their knowledge and love for pets.

For investor and media inquiries, please contact:

Boqii Holding Limited
Investor Relations
Tel: +86-21-6882-6051
Email: ir@boqii.com

DLK Advisory Limited
Tel: +852-2857-7101
Email: ir@dlkadvisory.com

Android, Computers, Mobile, News

Nearby Share Between Your Windows and Android Devices is a Thing Now

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Sharing files between devices is not as simple as it sounds. Sure, Apple figured it out and introduced their own version of wireless file sharing system called AirDrop for years now. The feature allows you to share files between multiple iPhones, MacBooks, iPads, or even Mac Desktops without the devices ever touching each other or tethering to one another.

Android and Windows did not have that. This is where the problem of fragmentation of Android and Windows devices comes into play. Every device is built to a different standard and specification so that file sharing between devices becomes a problem. You can technically share files between Android devices quickly without the devices ever touching each other. The function is called nearby share, and it works, to a certain degree. Each manufacturer also tries to come up with their own solution for their own devices that other manufacturers cannot take advantage of. For Windows devices, it is more of a problem because there is almost no such thing as wireless file sharing other than via Bluetooth.

It seems that Google, not Microsoft to no surprise at all, is going to solve that problem for Android users at least. They call it Nearby Share for Windows, which was technically introduced as a beta app for Windows devices about a month ago. Then again, it was only available in select regions and was more of a test tool. The tool is now in beta and is available for all Windows devices across the globe (with some exceptions).

If you wish to, you can download the tool from Google themselves to try it out. It only works with Android devices and 64-bit version of Windows 10 and newer. If you are running Windows out of an ARM based device, you are out of luck. You also need to own an Android device running Marshmallow (Android 6.0) with Nearby Share capabilities. It will be utilizing your Bluetooth and WiFi capabilities on both your Android and Windows devices to make the transfer handshake and transaction happen, so you want to make sure to turn on both when you are making a transfer.

Unlike HUAWEI’s implementation of file sharing between devices, you do not need an NFC tag on your PC or smartphone. The only thing you need to do is to tap ‘nearby share’ on your smartphone, select your accompanying or intended Windows PC, approve the data transfer request on your PC, and wait for the files to transfer at near instant speeds, as fast as your WiFi can go. The transfer goes both ways, so it will be the same process for data transfers from your Windows PC to your Android device.

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Source: Google

The Nearby Share for Windows app, as you might have noticed when you hop into their website, is still in beta and will be in that state for a while, we guess. That means that you might need to expect a few bugs and glitches with the software or function. It is not going to be the perfect solution just yet is what we are saying. Of course, Google is looking to make the app better constantly, so that is also what we are expecting in the future. You can find out more about Google’s Nearby Share for Windows app on their website.

PR Newswire

NordVPN Study: 90% of Hong Kong residents use smartphones while on the toilet

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This is the biggest result compared to other countries surveyed

LONDON, May 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — A recent survey by the cybersecurity company NordVPN revealed that as much as 90% of Hong Kong residents bring their smartphones with them into the toilet. That’s the biggest result of all other surveyed countries. While most Hong Kong people (61.1%) scroll through social media during that time, barely anyone thinks of growing threats online and hackers’ attempts to compromise people’s phones.

“Hong Kong people seem to need smartphones a lot. Our previous survey already showed that people of Hong Kong spend a lot of time online — more than 44 years per lifetime, which is a half of their lives,” says Ugne Mikalajunaite, a country manager for Hong Kong at NordVPN. “Even though the majority (80%) name smartphones as the device that tracks their online behavior the most, Hong Kong residents still haven’t developed good cyber habits to protect their online lives,” she says.

Using social media and gaming — top activities for Hong Kong residents while on the toilet

The majority of Hong Kong people admit that their time on the toilet is mostly spent scrolling through social media (61.1%), gaming (40.3%), and watching videos, movies, or television programs (36.5%).

Among other activities, Hong Kong residents also listen or read news (34.3%), call and message people (31.3%), and shopping online (21.4%).

Cybersecurity refresher for Hong Kong

Ugne Mikalajunaite, a country manager for Hong Kong at NordVPN, shares key tips on protecting your phone on and off the john:

  • Keep apps and the phone’s operating system (OS) up to date. Don’t skip software updates.
  • Do your research. Never download unknown apps — read up on them first.
  • Avoid unofficial app stores. They’re more likely to contain malware-ridden apps.
  • Avoid using unknown Wi-Fi. And always use a VPN when you do.
  • Be vigilant. Don’t click on suspicious links, don’t give out your number to strangers, and be wary of unknown numbers.

Methodology: The survey was commissioned by NordVPN and conducted by the external company Cint on February 13-22, 2023. The survey’s target group was residents of France, USA, the UK, Canada, Australia, Germany, Spain, the Netherlands, Poland, Lithuania, Hong Kong, Taiwan and Singapore aged 18+ (nationally representative), except for Lithuania (18-74) and the sample was taken from national internet users.

PR Newswire

GA technologies and Finatext Launch Embedded Property Insurance on Real Estate Marketplace “RENOSY”

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TOKYO, May 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — GA technologies Co., Ltd. (President and CEO: Ryo Higuchi, hereinafter referred to as “GA technologies”) and Finatext Ltd. (President and CEO: Akane Kinoshita, referred to as “Finatext”) have jointly developed a system providing an Embedded Property Insurance product which will be available for purchase by customers via the RENOSY online real estate marketplace*1. And Tokio Marine & Nichido Fire Insurance Co., Ltd. (President: Shinichi Hirose, hereinafter referred to as “TMNF”) will start offering the embedded Property insurance product for those who purchased investment properties at RENOSY from April 2023.

By adding TMNF’s property insurance product for individuals to Inspire*2, the SaaS for insurance business developed by Finatext, and connecting Inspire to RENOSY with APIs, RENOSY can offer its users to purchase property insurance products online, and such users can complete entire investment process from real estate investment planning to purchase properties and insurance at one-stop basis.

GA technologies and Finatext Launch Embedded Property Insurance on Real Estate Marketplace “RENOSY”
GA technologies and Finatext Launch Embedded Property Insurance on Real Estate Marketplace “RENOSY”

1. Background

As technology advances and online business models become more prevalent, customers’ expectations and actual processes for purchasing products and services are changing dramatically. Under these circumstances, an embedded insurance product that incorporates insurance products into actual products and services offered online is attracting attention as a convenient way to purchase an insurance product.

Owners of investment properties are often required to purchase property insurance when securing a loan. Real estate agents have received increasingly more feedback from customers that they want to purchase property insurance in a more convenient way. To meet such needs, GA technologies, which streamlines and digitalizes real estate investment procedures, and Finatext, which provides Inspire, a service that allows for fully digitalized insurance and embedded insurance products, have jointly developed a system providing an Embedded Property Insurance product.

2. Product Features

The partnership between GA technologies and Finatext to create embedded insurance for the online real estate marketplace is the first of its kind in the real estate and insurance industries in Japan*3. The product will provide a seamless customer experience, improve convenience for customers, and prevent customers from suffering uninsured risk. 

  • Purchasing Process on RENOSY Website (Available in Japanese only)

* This is a demonstration of how you select your preferred insurance package on the RENOSY website (available in Japanese only)
* This is a demonstration of how you select your preferred insurance package on the RENOSY website (available in Japanese only)

3. Future Initiatives

GA technologies and Finatext will continue to leverage their respective strengths to further meet the needs of consumers in Japan and globally.

*1: Commenced offering property insurance for owners of investment properties as “embedded insurance,” the first product of its kind in the real estate and insurance industry in Japan.

*2 Inspire is SaaS for insurance business provided by Finatext. For further information, please visit the service website.
https://finatext.com/solution/industry/inspire/

*3 Surveyed by GA technologies, Finatext and TMNF.

* Company names, product/service names, and logos mentioned in this press release are registered trademarks or trademarks of the respective companies.
  • GA technologies Co., Ltd.

Name: GA technologies Co., Ltd. (TSE Growth Market, ticker symbol 3491)
Address of Headquarters: Sumitomo Fudosan Roppongi Grand Tower 40F, 3-2-1 Roppongi, Minato-ku, Tokyo
Representative: Ryo Higuchi, President and Chief Executive Officer
Business: Development and operation of online real estate marketplace “RENOSY,” Development of SaaS type BtoB PropTech products
Established: March 2013

  • Finatext Ltd.

Name: Finatext Ltd.
Address of Headquarters: Sumitomo RD Kudan Bldg. 9F ,1-8-10, Kudankita, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, Japan
Representative: Akane Kinoshita, President and Chief Executive Officer
Business: Fintech solution business, big data analytics business, financial infrastructure business
Established: December 2018

CONTACT: Judy Yu, y_yu@ga-tech.co.jp

Source: GA technologies Co., Ltd.

News

100GB of 5G Data with YES Power35 5G Postpaid Plan

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YTL Communications owned YES has revealed another 5G-enabled postpaid plan. The telco has been one of the pioneers in rolling out 5G connectivity to the masses with their previously announced plans and Wireless Fibre 5G offering. Now, they’re rounding out their postpaid plans with a new offering – Power35.

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The Yes Power35 postpaid plan is the company’s first capped plan. It has a data cap of 100GB for both 5G and 4G. According to their website, the plan comes with uncapped speed and infinite domestic calls across all operators. The highlight of the plan is the shared tethering or hotspot quota. Previous plans had data caps on their hotspot quota. All of this is being offered at MYR35 a month.

Previously, the company unveiled their unlimited plans with their Yes Infinite offerings. All of the Infinite plans come with Infinite data for your mobile device but come with data caps for your hotspot quota starting at 20GB and capping out at 110GB at the time of writing.

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The MYR35 Yes Power35 plan is the first offering that comes below MYR50 and offers ample data for mobile and hotspot connectivity. However, it’s worth noting that 5G connectivity does use more data on average thanks to the higher speed and bandwidth.

Users are able to sign up for Yes Power35 or the Yes Infinite postpaid plans on the YES website or at the nearest YES Service Center or reseller. Of course, you can even register for it on the myYes application and have the SIM card mailed to you.

Lifestyle, News

Bring Some HONOR into Your Fitness Routine With Three New Health Products

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HONOR Smart Fitness Devices

HONOR is expanding its offerings yet again with a few new additions. The company has already been actively producing AIoT and health related products since it was a Huawei sub-brand. Now, it’s continuing to do so on its own. HONOR has brought three devices made to help users achieve their fitness goals: the HONOR Band 7, HONOR Earbuds X5 and HONOR Scale 3.

Keep Track of Your Fitness with the HONOR Band 7

HONOR is upping the ante with the HONOR Band 7. The new entry into their fitness band line up brings an all new chipset powered by AI algorithms and professional optical components. These algorithms and sensors allow users to track metrics like heart rate more accurately and display it as easy to understand information.

HONOR Band 7

The Band 7 comes with a 1.47-inch AMOLED display with 2.5D curved glass and comes with sensors that that allow it to track multiple health metrics. Users will be able to measure heart rate, sleep, stress and blood oxygenation. The Band 7 will display these metrics in real time on its display. It also comes with tracking modes for 96 different workout modes including running, walking, cycling, swimming, elliptical, rowing and free training.

Stay Focused with the HONOR Earbuds X5

Workout without distractions with new HONOR Earbuds X5. Tune out the world while you workout with the 13.4mm dynamic coil drivers. The Earbuds X5 can deliver deep bass, clear trebles and distinct highs with its polymer composite diaphragm.

HONOR Earbuds X5

With the 27 hours of battery life in total, the Earbuds X5 is built for you to take charge of your workout playlist. You don’t have to worry about running low on battery either, a short 10 minute charge will get you 3 hours of playback.

See more than Weight with the HONOR Scale 3

Of course, keeping track of your fitness comes with the understanding that at some point you will need to check in with the scale. HONOR is trying to make your scale do more with the HONOR Scale 3 that is able to measure more than just weight. It is able to give you measurements of your body fat, BMI, bone mass, muscle mass and more. The Scale 3 can even calculate your basal metabolic rate (BMR).

HONOR Scale 3

It doesn’t even need a smartphone to give you insights and data. You can do it all on the scale itself. If you have a WiFi connection, the data gets automatically communicated to the HONOR Health App with automatic synchronization.

Pricing & Availability

All three devices are now available in Malaysia via the HONOR Store, Lazada, Shopee and TikTok Shop. They are priced at:

  • Band 7: MYR199
  • Earbuds X5 : MYR279
  • Scale 3: MYR129
PR Newswire

HUAWEI AppGallery announced perks and rewards exclusively for its users

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SINGAPORE, May 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — HUAWEI AppGallery, one of the world’s leading app marketplaces, announced a new promotion exclusively for its users. Users can use their vouchers to offset the cost of their next in-app purchase, making it an attractive deal for avid gamers.

From now until the end of this year, AppGallery users can enjoy an instant 10% rebate for every in-app purchase made in any of their favourite games downloaded from the platform.

The reward is available to current AppGallery users, as well as Android and new Huawei mobile users who download games on AppGallery platform this year. This promotion is part of AppGallery’s commitment to providing its users with the best gaming experiences. 

“Besides expanding our offering of games on AppGallery, we also want to ensure gamers get the most of their experience on the platform. In-app purchases are an important part of the gaming experience, and we want to make sure that our users are getting the best possible value. With rebates, players can enjoy their favourite games while also enjoy savings,” said Rei Xiao, Director of Mobile Ecosystem Business Growth, Huawei APAC Region.

AppGallery offers a ready stream of blockbuster games and is constantly adding new titles to the platform. Some of the most popular games include Ragnarok X: Next Generation, Mobile Legends: Bang Bang, MIR4, State of Survival: Zombie War,  Fishdom and PUBG Mobile, as well as newly launched game Epic Seven. Coupled with the powerful specs of the HUAWEI Mate 50 and HUAWEI P50 Series, such as HUAWEI FullView Display, refresh rate up to 120Hz and App Assistant an app for hassle free gaming experience, mobile players can now take their gaming experience to the next level. 

For those who are itching to try out a new gaming experience but yet yearn for classical adventures, Ragnarok Origin is now available on HUAWEI AppGallery. Ragnarok Origin is a cross-platform, re-envisioning of the classic MMORPG Ragnarok Online, featuring improved graphics, more intense combat and refreshed and redesigned quests. Players will once more venture into the magical realm of Midgard as a highly customisable adventurer, freely exploring, fighting hordes of monsters and socialising with players. Explore, trade, fight and immerse yourself in a whole new world.

Download the game here: bit.ly/3KQo9qv

Redeem your vouchers now

Whether you’re a casual or a hardcore gamer, redeeming the prize is a breeze with three easy steps: 

  • Step 1: Top up on any game items from your favourite games.
  • Step 2: Select the applicable payment method to complete the transaction. 
  • Step 3: The rebate will be automatically credited to your account.

*Terms and conditions apply.

Log on to our event page for more details and to understand the terms and conditions here: http://bit.ly/42jozfy

Join the tribe: Android users can now enjoy the exclusive rewards

All Android users can now download AppGallery on their smartphones to start enjoying the content and perks it has to offer. With its easy-to-use interface, a wide range of apps, games and exclusive benefits, AppGallery is the perfect app store for everyone. 

Downloading AppGallery is simple:

1.  Go to this download link and click on “Install” to have AppGallery on your Android device.

2.  Download HMS core and click on “Install”.

3.  Create a HUAWEI ID and log in.

4.  Start downloading apps and games and enjoy AppGallery exclusive benefits and rewards.

Download AppGallery now: http://bit.ly/43aROC2

Visit our Discord channel to be up to date on exclusive AppGallery deals and promotions or to chat with other AppGallery users. Join us here: https://discord.gg/EC3Z2x8Au7

About HUAWEI AppGallery 

AppGallery is the official app market on Huawei smartphones, featuring curated apps across a wide range of categories including games, education, lifestyle, and fashion. It is ranked as the top 3 app marketplace worldwide, with more than 580 million active users each month. In addition, AppGallery users get access to a wide range of exclusive giveaways, rebates, coupons and VIP privileges.  

Follow the official social media accounts for more info:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HuaweiMobileServicesAPAC
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@HuaweiMobileServicesAPAC

Gaming, News

Pokémon TCG Live Is Finally Ready for Primetime

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Pokémon is on high octane with its current lineup of releases; the franchise is expecting its first expansion for its mainline games: Pokémon Scarlet and Violet in a few months. It seems like that’s not all, though, the new iteration of their Trading Card Game is poised for an official debut both digitally and physically.

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Announced back in 2021, Pokémon TCG Live is finally ready for primetime. The game revamps the Pokémon Trading Card’s digital experience and brings it into the future. The Pokémon Company is updating the visuals and effects of the Pokémon Trading Card Game to come up to date with more experiences. At the same time, it is also retiring the original Pokémon Trading Card Game Online app.

That said, the Pokémon TCG Live has had a few hiccups in its rollout. It faced a delay back in 2021. However, the game did enter open beta in November 2022. Finally, the new app will be making its way out of beta and into the wild on June 8, 2023. The new app brings a whole new level of personalisation with a whole new experience with customizable avatars. TCG Live also brings attacks and moves to life in new ways. Players will also be able to digitize their physical cards with codes that come in physical booster packs. Those coming from the older app will be able to link their old account and bring their old card collections with some restrictions.

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Pokémon TCG Live will be available together with the new expansion of the official trading card game – Scarlet & Violet – Paldea Evolved. The new expansion brings the new Pokémon from the latest region in the franchise, Paldea, to the card game. This means that Pokémon like box legendaries, Koraidon and Miraidon, will be making their official TCG debut.

To celebrate both launches, players who log in to the Pokémon TCG Live between May 2, 2023 and June 6, 2023, will be getting special customization sets that they can use in-game in TCG Live. The game is available on both iOS and Google Play.

Android, Mobile, News

Motorola Finally Has a Worthy International Flagship with the Motorola Edge+ (2023)

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It’s been a while since we got excited about a Motorola smartphone. The company has been struggling to stay relevant outside its focus markets since Lenovo took the reigns from Google. That said, Motorola did turn some heads with the revival of their Razr brand. The foldable smartphone is poised to make a triumphant return later this year. In the meantime, Motorola has unveiled their new flagship, the Motorola Edge+ (2023). The new smartphone replaces the 2022 iteration with the same name with true flagship specifications and features.

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Source: Motorola

The Motorola Edge+ (2023) comes with Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 mobile platform which brings flagship-class performance with more power efficiency. This is complemented by 8GB of RAM and either 256GB or 512GB of internal storage. On the display side, the smartphone comes with a virtually borderless 6.7-inch 1080×2400 pixel pOLED display. The display is treated with an anti-fingerprint coating and a velvet antiglare coating.

The Edge+ (2023) comes with a triple camera setup with a 50-megapixel main camera with optical image stabilization (OIS). It also has what Motorola calls “instant all-pixel focus” which it touts uses 32 times more pixels than conventional Phase Detection Autofocus (PDAF). This is complemented by a 50-megapixel ultrawide camera with Macro Vision and a 12-megapixel telephoto portrait camera. Up in the front, the Motorola Edge+ (2023) has a massive 60-megapixel selfie camera with Qualcomm’s Snapdragon Cognitive Image Signal Processor.

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The camera setup is capable of recording video at 8K resolution or in 4K with support for HDR10+. This promises deep, true-to-life colour when using the smartphone to shoot video. Motorola is also complementing the software with a suite of software features including Night Vision for better low light performance, Horizon Lock Stabilization which locks onto the horizon for better, clearer action shots, Autofocus tracking and Portrait mode even in videos.

Content creation and consumption take centre stage with the pOLED display and sound quality of the Motorola Edge+ (2023). The smartphone comes with Dolby Atmos certification for object-centred, immersive sound. Together with this, Motorola’s own Spatial Sound technology allows for better, more immersive playback when it comes to headphones and speakers.

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All of these features are powered by a 5,100mAh battery with a promise of 2-day battery life on a single charge. It also supports 68W TurboPower charging – Motorola’s take on QuickCharge. Motorola claims that this will deliver a day’s battery with only 9 minutes of charging. It also supports 15W wireless charging and 5W wireless power share.

The Motorola Edge+ (2023) will launch with the company’s take on Android 13. Motorola is also committing to 3 years of OS upgrades and 4 years of bi-monthly security updates.

Pricing & Availability

In the US, the Motorola Edge+ (2023) will be available starting on 25th May 2023. It will be priced at USD$799.99 (MYR3,549.79). It will be available for pre-order starting on May 19.

In Canada, it will be available for CAD$1,299.99 (MYR4,314.34) via Motorola.ca at the same time. Pre-orders also start on May 19.

No official availability has been announced by Lenovo for the smartphone in Malaysia or Singapore just yet.