TNG Digital Sdn. Bhd. (TNG Digital) is looking to revolutionize cashless travel experiences for Malaysians. The company has introduced a new in-app foreign exchange rate calculator integrated with the Touch ‘n Go eWallet Visa card.
This first-of-its-kind feature in Malaysia allows users to calculate and track exchange rates for various currencies directly within the TNG eWallet app. No more surprises after your trip! You can now check the exchange rate before making any overseas purchase, ensuring a smoother and more transparent experience.
The calculator empowers you to become a savvy traveller. Save up to five favourite currencies for easy monitoring, allowing you to proactively manage your travel expenses at a glance.
Alan Ni, CEO of TNG Digital, highlights, “Over half of Malaysians use TNG eWallet. We’re committed to fostering seamless cashless travel experiences. With the exchange rate calculator, our users can spend globally like locals. We equip them with the tools to effortlessly manage travel expenses and make informed decisions.”
The Touch ‘n Go eWallet Visa Card not only comes with a conversion rate calculator, it also has 0% foreign exchange conversion fees. In addition, users will also be earning GOrewards points with every Ringgit spent abroad, maximizing the value of their travel budget. These points can also be redeemed for fantastic rewards and discounts available in the catalogue. The Visa card can also be used for ATM withdrawals abroad.
Apple is bringing its acclaimed HomePod speakers to Malaysia. The HomePod lineup offers stunning audio experiences for every corner of your home. Starting May 10th, both the full-sized HomePod (2nd generation) and the compact HomePod mini will be available for purchase.
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The lineup delivers powerful, room-filling audio that will elevate your listening experience. The larger HomePod boasts rich bass and crisp highs, perfect for audiophiles. It utilizes advanced computational audio and a custom-engineered woofer to deliver clear vocals and immersive instrumentals. Additionally, room sensing technology adjusts the sound based on its placement, ensuring optimal acoustics in any room.
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The mini, despite its size, packs a punch. Its Apple-designed acoustic waveguide delivers rich 360-degree sound, while the S5 chip and software work together to optimize volume and clarity.
Your Smart Home Command Center
Both models go beyond just music. With Siri built-in, you can control your smart home with simple voice commands. Set lights, adjust thermostats, or even check the temperature in a room – all hands-free. They also act as a smart home hub, allowing you to connect and manage various smart home accessories through the Apple Home app.
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The HomePod lineup integrates seamlessly with the Apple ecosystem. Handoff allows you to transfer music playback between your iPhone and HomePod effortlessly. Multiroom audio lets you play the same song throughout your house or create different sound zones with multiple HomePods. Additionally, pairing with Apple TV 4K unlocks a powerful home theatre experience, complete with enhanced dialogue clarity.
Pricing and Availability
The HomePod (2nd generation) will be available in Malaysia for RM1,549, while the HomePod mini comes in at RM529. Pre-orders start May 1st through Apple’s online store and app, with in-store availability starting May 10th.
Bonjour travellers! AirAsia MOVE has teamed up with Visa to offer an incredible opportunity for sports enthusiasts: a chance to witness the magic of the Paris 2024 Olympics live!
This five-week promotion, running from today until June 2nd, lets you score not just a pair of tickets to the Games, but also amazing deals on flights, hotels, rides, and more. Two lucky winners, selected based on the number of entries, will be whisked away on a luxurious 5-day, 4-night Parisian adventure. They’ll enjoy return flights, swanky 4-star accommodations, and the chance to witness the athletic action in person – think heart-pounding track and field events, thrilling basketball showdowns, and lightning-fast table tennis matches. Each winner can even bring a guest along for the ride!
So, how do you snag this once-in-a-lifetime Olympic experience? It’s simple – spend on the AirAsia MOVE app! Every purchase counts as an entry, with no minimum spend required for international flights (excluding AirAsia flights), hotels, and Flight+Hotel bundles. For AirAsia Ride and AirAsia Gifts, a minimum spend of RM50 gets you in the running. But remember, to be eligible for that Olympic dream, you gotta use your trusty Visa card!
To celebrate the first week of the campaign (April 29th to May 5th), AirAsia MOVE is throwing a party with fantastic deals:
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And for AirAsia MOVE members, the rewards get even sweeter! Earn triple AirAsia points on international flights (excluding AirAsia), hotels, Flight+Hotel deals, and AirAsia Ride bookings throughout the campaign. Redeem your points for FREE flights, hotel stays, rides, and exclusive partner deals! Plus, use your Visa card for an additional RM10 off all travel deals during checkout with code VISA.
Don’t miss this chance to be part of sporting history! Follow AirAsia MOVE on social media (@airasiamove on Instagram, Threads & TikTok, or @airasia on Twitter) for more exciting promotions and tips to boost your chances of winning that coveted trip to Paris. Download the AirAsia MOVE app from the Apple App Store, Google Play Store, or Huawei AppGallery for a seamless and enhanced travel experience.
Remember, terms and conditions apply. Bon voyage and good luck!
Sony is at it again! The company has released a brand-new lineup of audio devices catered to those looking to get that extra untz in their music. The New ULT Power Sound series marries some of Sony’s iconic form factors with exceptional low-frequency performance. The new line is launching with options for every situation with three different speaker form factors and a wireless headphone.
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All the devices come with an “ULT” button that kicks them into a specially calibrated mode to lift the bass and make you feel the beat. The new ULT Power Sound Lineup comes with two different ULT profiles. The first, ULT1, that’s designed to make you feel the beat and get your grove on and ULT2 that lifts the bass to make you feel every vibration. The lineup also features Sound Field Optimisation that automatically tunes the sound for music clarity even in crowded, noisy areas. Sony’s Part Connect feature allows you to connect up to 100 speakers wirelessly for that true party experience.
Bring the Concert & Rave Into Your Home with ULT TOWER 10
Sony ULT Power Sound’s big hitter is the ULT Tower 10, a tower speaker with all the bells and whistles you’d need to replicate live music vibes indoors. The speaker can even be hooked up to your tv to create an even more immersive soundscape for your movies.
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The ULT Tower 10 is designed to be a one stop sound station and can even hook up to your TV for that extra umph. You can even hook up a guitar or even sing your heart out with included wireless mic. It also gives you complete control of your sound with Echo and Key Controls located on the top of the speaker.
The Tower 10 will also get the party started with its 360° Party Sound that delivers powerful sound to every corner of the room. 360° Party Light will let you vibe with your music complete with RGB synchronicity.
Vibe on the Go with the ULT FIELD Speakers
The ULT Power Sound line up also comes with two portable choices with the ULT Field line up. The ULT Field comes in two different sizes to cater to different needs on-the-go. The series has the iconic cylindrical Sony design with a tweaks that make it easy to carry and transport. The line up also comes with IP67 dust and water resistance with the added benefit of being salt water resistant.
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The ULT Field 7 is the larger of the two ULT Field speakers and comes with a larger 30 hour battery life complete with quick charge. A 10 minute charge will get you about 3 hours of play time. The Field 7 also comes with carry handles that have been designed for portability both in horizontal and vertical configurations. It even comes with support for guitar and karaoke similar to the Tower 10.
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The ULT Field 1 takes portability even further with a compact design and multiway strap. The speakers compact size doesn’t mean it’s not big on sound though. It comes with the same ULT Power Sound standard and has a dedicated ULT Power Sound for enhanced bass. It has 12 hours of battery life and comes with added shockproofing. It’s also the most colourful, coming in Black, Off-White, Forest Grey and Orange. The Field 1 can also be your video conferencing speaker on the go with a built-in mic and Echo Cancelling technology.
ULT Power Sound Gets Personal With ULT WEAR
Good Vibes don’t get more personal than with the ULT Wear headphones. The new headphones come with Sony’s Inegrated Process V1. Yep, that’s the same processor that’s in Sony’s award-winning 1000X series headphones. It’s got drivers that are designed specifically for the ULT Power Sound series that keeps the power and untz without muddying the details. It’s also got Dual Noise Sensor techology that allows you tune out the world and zone out to your music.
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The ULT Wear comes with one of Sony’s most comfortable designs yet. It has soft ear pads with more space around the ears for added comfort and sound dampening. The foldable design of the headphones also allows you to carry it anywhere with its compact form and carrying case.
The headphones are able to connect wirelessly over Bluetooth with up to two deices simultaneously. It also disconnects automatically when you take them off. Sony says that the ULT Wear has up 30 hours of battery life with Noise Cancelling on and up to 50 hours with it off. Quick charge allows you to top 90 minutes of play time with only 3 minutes of charge.
Pricing and Availability
The ULT Power series is being rolled out globally in stages. It is available for pre-order in the U.S.. For Malaysia, it looks like the ULT Wear is already available for purchase at Sony’s website. However, the full lineup will be available in June 2024.
In the U.S., the ULT Tower 10 has a retail pricing of US$1,199.99 (RM5,717.13), the ULT Field 1 is priced at US$129.99 (RM619.80), the ULT Field 7 is priced at US$499.99 (RM2,384.07) and the ULT Wear is priced at US$199.99 (RM953.60).
In Malaysia, the ULT Wear is priced at RM899. It is currently available on the Sony Store website. No local pricing has been announced for the ULT Power Sound Speakers yet.
Samsung’s new OLED and QLED TVs for 2024 are headed your way. This year, like its S24 series, AI is the mainstay. Behind these new AI features are a new duo of processors: the NQ8 AI Gen3 processor and the NQ4 AI Gen2 processor. Both of the processors bring a slew of improvements that help power a better, more immersive experience with Samsung’s new QLED and OLED TVs respectively.
Samsung’s new NQ8 AI Gen3 Processor comes with improvements that allow for better upscaling of content to 8K resolution. The processor brings double the NPU performance and allows for quicker on-device AI processing. Samsung is leveraging this to bring better depth and detail to upscaled content. This includes increased contrast for better image depth and visual immersion and even intelligent audio processing for better content immersion. The processor will be included in Samsung’s flagship Neo QLED 8K TV specifically the QN900D lineup. The QN800D will be running on the NQ8 AI Gen 2 Processor. However, both lineups will be coming with 8K resolution and be available in 65, 75, and 85-inch sizes.
Samsung’s new Neo QLED 8K, Neo QLED and OLED TV lineups are leaning heavily on AI. This year, AI is playing a part in three main categories: AI Picture, AI Sound and AI Optimisation. We’ve already covered the main features of AI pictures.
AI Sound comes with Samsung’s Q-symphony feature and also its robust line up of new soundbars and frame speakers. The AI Sound will be able to dynamically adapt to provide the best. most immersive sound with the content on the screen. One of the highlights is dialogue enhancement where the TV can intelligently detect and optimize the audio to isolate and lift dialogue for clarity. It will also be able to generate on-screen subtitles which can be moved through gestures for the auditorily impaired. Sound is also optimised with Adapt Sound Pro which automatically adjusts to fit your content while Object Tracking Sound Pro will ensure your sound emanates from the objects on screen giving you a more realistic and immersive sound experience. Both AI Picture and AI Sound will also automatically adjust the volume and brightness of your TV according to the conditions of the room. If your room is being vacuumed, the volume will be increased so you don’t miss a thing. Watching in a dark room? The brightness and contrast will be optimized for the most immersive experience.
AI Optimization comes with Auto Game mode this year. The new feature will allow your Samsung AI TV to kick on game mode, increasing the contrast and brightness of your display to give a more immersive gaming experience without the need to open menus. It will do this automatically when you turn on your gaming console. It will also play a part in helping keep your setup more green with AI Energy Mode which automatically optimizes the TV’s power profile based on your usage.
The same features are also coming to Samsung’s OLED and NEO OLED TV lineup. However, the biggest difference will be that these lineups will be running on the NQ4 AI Gen2 processors. The processors offer significant performance enhancements over its predecessor. Samsung is also introducing Glare Free technology in its OLED lineup that will ensure that you’ll be able to enjoy your content even under harsh lighting.
Samsung’s TV lineup continues to run on its Tizen OS. This year, the company continues to push interconnectivity and IoT with the TV as the main interaction surface. The new generation of Samsung TVs will be able to intelligently interact with your Samsung phones to allow you to control your TV or even game using Samsung’s built-in Gaming Hub. It will also allow you to control other IoT devices through the SmartThings App and dashboard.
While Samsung hasn’t announced any availability details just yet. We won’t be surprised to see the new lineup make its Malaysian debut in the near future.
Acer’s foray into lifestyle and appliances gets even more extensive with a brand-new addition to the company’s air purifier portfolio. The new Acerpure Pro P3 Air Purifier ups the ante with more robust features and better purifying technology. It’s also bringing a mix advanced technology and smart features paired with elegant design.
The new Acerpure Pro P3 is the company’s most robust air purifier yet. It uses the new HEPA13 four-layer protection system. The HEPA 13 standard of filtration filters out microbes and particles that 0.2microns in diameter – that’s about 1/10 the diameter or thickness of a human hair. Paired with UV-C light, the purifier should be able to only do away with harmful microbes, but also eliminate odours that can occur in air purifiers.
The Pro P3 also comes equipped with a PM2.5 sensor which allows it to detect particles in the air as fine as 2.5 microns. This sensor is complemented by a Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) sensor that measures the air for harmful gases and vapours. It can also measure real-time CO2 levels, a first for Acerpure’s air purifier line up. Both VOC and real-time CO2 are important indicators of indoor air quality and indoor pollution.
These levels can be monitored via the Acerpure Life application. Even if there are high levels of VOCs or CO2 the Acerpure Pro P3 will be able to purify the air quickly with its 700cmh CADR. It can cover spaces of up to 110m2 effortlessly making it suited for spacious living rooms, bedrooms or open offices. It’s silent 24dB sound levels will also ensure that it doesn’t add to the noise levels of your space, keeping it serene and calm. It’s also energy efficient with a DC motor that allows it conserve energy while pushing through more air than AC motors.
You know that saying “quiet charm”? The Acerpure Pro P3 is the embodiment of this with its silent operation and elegant design. Coming in an alluring black with copper accents, it’s made to blend in seamlessly or stand out gregariously depending on your style. But, it won’t take away from your room’s aesthetics thanks to its minimalist design.
Pricing & Availability
The Acerpure Pro P3 is available from the Acer eStore and the Acerpure store on Shopee for RM5,599. If you’re lucky and are one of the first 40 units sold before March 31, 2024, you’ll be able to get more than RM2,500 worth of gifts including an Acer Aspire 3 laptop worth RM2,499 and and Acer Urban Backpack worth RM59.
Acerpure is also having attractive offers in conjunction with Hari Raya. The Acerpure Raya promos have kicked off on March 20, 2024 and will run until May 19, 2024. If you purchase eligible products during this period, you could be in the running to get an RM8,000 Ikea voucher, Acer laptops, All-in-One PCs and more. You will also need to complete an entry form to take part.
You know how we tend to plan to change our home appliances and tech to better suit our needs and changing style? …and you know how we always say we can do that later when we see the price tags? Well, LG is looking to change that by making home tech and appliances less of a hassle and less of a strain on the bank account.
The company is introducing a first-of-its-kind home tech and appliance rental service. Of course, the way things are structured may seem very familiar, but the new Rent-Up program is catered to some of LG’s cutting-edge appliances like the LG Styler, the PuriCare Objet Water Purifier, the LG PuriCare Air Purifier and even the LG Cord Zero handheld vacuum. These items can be leased from as low as RM40 a month. The leasing period goes up to 7 years after which the appliance belongs to you.
The new Rent-Up program covers nearly all of LG’s product lines from its webOS-based smart TVs to its refrigerators and vacuums. What’s more the products being offered through the program are all compatible with LG’s ThinQ app. This means that you’ll be able to set that load of wash to complete as you leave the office or even find out what groceries are needed from your smartphone. The best part may be the fact that you can set the Styler to prepare your outfit while you take a shower so your outfit will be crisp when you put it on.
The new Rent-Up program allows you to live a connected life with LG’s lineup of AIoT-enabled appliances. The program is already available in Malaysia through LG Malaysia’s Rent-Up webpage. There is a limited selection of appliances and tech on the webpage now but it looks like LG will be updating its offerings soon.
Samsung launched its latest flagship the Galaxy S24 series a little over a month ago. Together with the launch, Samsung is working in collaboration with MRT Corp for a station takeover of one of the largest rail stations in Kuala Lumpur’s public transport system – the Tun Razak Exchange station. The takeover sees the Tun Razak Exchange (TRX) station get an aesthetic makeover featuring the Galaxy S24 series and Galaxy AI.
The TRX MRT station sees over 220,000 commuters pass through its halls each day and is located in the heart of Kuala Lumpur’s financial district. The station is also a key interchange station for the Kajang-Kwasa Damansara and Putrajaya-Sg. Buloh MRT line. As part of the takeover, the station will be renamed to Tun Razak Exchange Samsung Galaxy.
In addition to this, the Tun Razak Exchange Samsung Galaxy station will be taken over by the Samsung Galaxy S24 series and Galaxy AI. Commuters will be treated to a visually revamped TRX Samsung Galaxy station with artwork that will feature Samsung’s latest flagships. There are also kiosks for commuters to touch and feel the Galaxy AI touting flagship.
The Launch of Tun Razak Exchange Samsung Galaxy
The takeover was officiated today, 29 February 2024 with the presence of key executives from Samsung Malaysia and MRT Corp. The station’s takeover was officiated by the President of Samsung Malaysia, Denny Kim, Chief Marketing Officer of Samsung Malaysia, Elaine Soh, Business Director of Mobile eXperience at Samsung Malaysia, Kevin Kim Tae Hoon, CEO of MRT Corp, Datuk Mohd Zarif Hashim, CFO of MRT Corp Shahrul Fadli Omar and Chief Commercial Officer of MRT Corp, Schrene Goh.
The Launch of Tun Razak Exchange Samsung Galaxy
Samsung Members who will be passing the TRX Samsung Galaxy station can redeem an RM5 Touch ‘N Go eWallet voucher from the Samsung Experience Store a short distance from the station’s entrance in The Exchange. You can take advantage of this offer from the Samsung Members app. Don’t forget, you will need to visit the Samsung Experience Store to complete the redemption.
OPPO is no stranger to wearable tech. The company announced its first Air Glass concept more than 2 years ago. This year, it’s working to up the ante when it comes to this concept while leveraging AI and Generative AI advancements that have been the hallmark of the past two years.
The OPPO Air Glass 3 comes with a slew of improved features including a reduced 50g of weight. Together with this, OPPO is deploying a brand-new material called a resin waveguide which it has developed in-house. This waveguide has a refractive index of 1.70 which is similar to the lenses we use for corrective glasses. Together with this, the new OPPO Air Glass 3 comes with a full-colour display – a massive update from the previous monochrome display. It also comes with a peak brightness of 1000 nits.
Even with all those upgrades, OPPO is managing to bring even bigger updates to the Air Glass 3 in the form of Generative AI and AI-enabled features. When the Air Glass 3 is paired to a smartphone with the Air Glass app, it will be able to leverage AndesGPT, OPPO’s in-house AI model. While the company has not elaborated on how exactly the Air Glass will be able to fully leverage the AI, it is accessible through voice commands. This can be done by touching the temple of the glasses. OPPO also collaborated with Qualcomm and startup, AspenTek, to develop a new AI motion algorithm that allows for better quality pictures and video from moving subjects.
Like previous models, the Air Glass 3 also supports touch and gesture controls. This can be used to control music playback, navigate information displays and the UI as well as quick actions when in calls. Speaking of calls, the Air Glass 3 features reverse sound field technology. This is an open acoustic design that allows you to listen to calls and music without the need to wear or plugin earphones. OPPO has also improved noise isolation in the Air Glass 3 by including 4 mics among other innovations.
The company hasn’t yet announced any availability for the Air Glass 3 but it looks ready for the market. We’ll just have to wait and see when and if the XR Glasses hit the market.
Unifi TV has been busy creating a furore for the upcoming Lunar New Year festivities. This past weekend, the company brought two of the hottest Hong Kong celebrities – Katy Kung and Owen Cheung – to Malaysia for its Lunar New Year kick-off for the new Ruby Plus Pack. This was done in collaboration with TVB.
Anthony SH Law (Head of Marketing & Sales, South East Asia, International Business TVB), Owen Cheung, Katy Kung, Jasmine Lee (Chief Commercial Officer, Consumer, Unifi), Andrew Pinto (Vice President, Brand and Marketing, Unifi), Ho Hock Doong (Head of Content, Unifi) launching the new Ruby Plus package at Pavilion Kuala Lumpur. (Source: TM)
The new Ruby Plus pack brings the latest Chinese, Hong Kong and Taiwanese entertainment to complement your high-speed broadband subscription. The offering comes as a part of Unifi’s digital lifestyle offerings in Unifi TV. The pack focuses on oriental entertainment bringing blockbuster series like Forensic Heros (法证先锋), Justice Sung Begins (状王之王) and more to your screens. The new Ruby Plus Pack comes with channels such as CCTV4, Celestial Movies, Now Jelli, and SETI.
TVB, one of the most successful Hong Kong broadcasters, is also making a big splash with the Ruby Plus Pack. Channels such as TVB Jade, TVB News and Xing He will be available to Unifi TV subscribers through the new pack. In addition, Unifi TV subscribers who also subscribe to the pack will be able to access the TVBAnywhere+ app. The app joins apps like Netflix, iQIYI, WeTV and Mango TV that are already available on the Unifi TV Box.
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Together with the Ruby Plus Pack, Unifi TV subscribers will also be able to enjoy shows from a selection of over 40 premium channels such as tvN Movies, Warner TV, Nickelodeon, AXN and Unifi Sports. Unifi TV subscribers will also be receiving the updated Unifi TV Android TV 12 box worth RM480 for free. The Ruby Plus Pack itself will be priced at RM30 a month. This includes a subscription to TVBAnywhere+.
