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Calling All Sports Fans! Win a Trip to the Paris Olympics with AirAsia MOVE and Visa!

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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!

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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!

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To celebrate the first week of the campaign (April 29th to May 5th), AirAsia MOVE is throwing a party with fantastic deals:

  • Soar Around the World: Score up to 33% off on international airlines like Air France, Air Arabia, and ANA with code MOVE33 at checkout.
  • Luxurious Stays: Enjoy RM30 off all hotel bookings over RM200 with code MOVE.
  • Flight+Hotel Packages: Explore exciting destinations like Langkawi, Kuching, Kota Kinabalu, and Bangkok for as low as RM210 per person (return flights and 3-day, 2-night stay) – plus earn triple AirAsia points!
  • Rides Made Easy: Book airport transfers with AirAsia Ride starting from RM49. Use code VISA on AirAsia MOVE with your Visa card for an additional RM10 off your next ride.
  • Dine in Style: Indulge in up to 50% off at top restaurants like The Mill Cafe, Shook!, and Cafe Chef Wan with AirAsia Dine-In Reservation. Plus, earn 100 points for every booking!
  • Unwrap Hotel Savings: Get incredible hotel e-vouchers for just RM3 on AirAsia Gifts throughout the campaign!

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!

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PRISM+ Expands Offerings to Complete the Smart Home Experiences with First Malaysia Exclusive Product

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PRISM+ is no stranger to Malaysians. The brand came out of the gates swinging with monitors that balanced price and functionality. The company made waves with its Android TV offerings. Now, it’s breaking into a whole new category with air purifiers and air-conditioning units.

PRISM+ Luna: An Affordable, Smart Air-conditioner

A big first PRISM+ is the brand new Luna smart air conditioner system. The air-conditioner unit is, not only the first air-conditioning system being introduced, it’s also the first Malaysia-exclusive product by PRISM+. This feature-packed AC boasts high-grade materials like eco-friendly R32 refrigerant and the brand’s own Gold Fin Technology, a durable anti-corrosive coating that protects against harsh elements.

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PRISM+ Luna comes with a standard 2-year warranty on the indoor unit and a generous 5-year warranty on the outdoor unit. They’re even rolling out in-house servicing, integrated with their smart home app, starting with Klang Valley residents.

PRISM+ Aura: A Smart Air-purifier for Urban Homes

The PRISM+ Aura smart air purifier complements the Luna perfectly. Equipped with the latest HEPA H13 medical-grade filtration technology, it tackles harmful airborne particles in bedrooms, study rooms, and living areas. With its HEPA H13 filtration system, up to 99.7% of particles as small as 0.2 microns will be filtered out effectively by the small but capable Aura.

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The Aura is built for spaces of about 182 square feet. That’s about the size of your living- or bedroom in an apartment. The cute, compact design allows you to seamlessly integrate the Aura into your space without much hassle. It’s also got the cutest way of indicating the air quality of your room with a smiley face for safe levels and an upset on when levels are unhealthy.

Control Everything with the PRISM+ Connect App

PRISM+’s smart home ecosystem is unified through the PRISM+ Connect smartphone app. This user-friendly app allows remote control and monitoring of your Luna and Aura devices.

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It also allows you to set up routines on the Luna air-conditioner to fit your day-to-day life and ensures you have a cool room when you’re back home to relax. This is augmented by the sensor-assisted cooling that allows you to automate your cooling based on the ambient temperature of your room. If that’s not enough, you’ll also be able to get geofences and signal the Luna to start cooling when you’re a fixed distance away from your home.

Together with these features, the app will also allow you to simplify setup and settings sharing with clone settings. This allows you to pair your appliances with a single smartphone and share it with your family members or housemates. You’ll even be able to schedule service appointments for the Luna through the app.

Of course, the app is not just centred on the PRISM+ Luna, the Aura air purifier also gets some features including routines and clone settings. However, you’ll be able to better monitor your usage on both the Aura and Luna with Insights which will allow you to visualise appliance usage and energy efficiency.

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PRISM+ Luna users will receive a standard two-year warranty on their air conditioners. Additionally, users can opt for quarterly servicing through PRISM+, with the option of a pay-per-use or subscription plan. Choosing this service automatically extends the warranty to a full seven years on both indoor and outdoor units. Competitive servicing prices include free gas top-ups and bi-annual filter replacements.

Pricing & availability

The PRISM+ Luna will be available in two versions. The 1HP version will be priced at RM999 while the 1.5HP version will be priced at RM1299. The Luna is available for pre-order starting on 1st May until 15 May 2024. Early birds can snag the Luna at an attractive pre-order price starting from just RM799 for the 1HP option and RM1099 for the 1.5HP version. It will also be available via Shopee and Lazada.

This compact and energy-efficient Aura will be available in Alpine White and Space Grey finishes. It will be launching on May 1st for RM379 (Alpine White) and RM399 (Space Grey). It will also be available through Shopee and Lazada.

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Sony Announces New ULT Power Sound Line Up Complete with Wireless Headphones and a Tower Speaker

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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.

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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.

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Samsung Launches New TV Lineup With AI Front and Center

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Acerpure Pro P3 Brings HEPA Filters with UV-C for Cleaner Indoor Air

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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.

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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.

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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.

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LG Rent-Up Makes Upgrading Your Home Appliances A Less Daunting Affair

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Samsung Takes Over Tun Razak Exchange MRT Station in Malaysia

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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OPPO Shows Off Air Glass 3 Concept at MWC 2024

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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.

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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.

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Unifi TV Launches New Ruby Plus Pack with TVBAnywhere+ at RM30 a month

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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.

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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+.

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BTS Monuments: Beyond the Star Pulls the Curtains on Disney+ Hotstar

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Disney+ Hotstar has recently released the highly anticipated docuseries, BTS Monuments: Beyond the Star to celebrate and look back on the journey of the world’s biggest boy bands.

The episodic series features never-before-seen interviews, performances and other BTS (behind-the-scenes) moments with the Bangtan Boys – a name given to the collective members of BTS, including RM, Jin, SUGA, j-hope, Jimin, V and Jung Kook.

The show has eight episodes dedicated to highlighting the band’s journey in the last 10 years. BTS fans (also known as ARMY) are taken through the highs and lows of making it in the K-Pop industry. Beyond the highly competitive trainee qualifiers and grueling training, the show captures the success of the band as it was catapulted into international fame.

The Bangtan Boys definitely leaves an impression in the series. Through the episodes, viewers embark on a journey through the BTS experience as it becomes a household name. The show also explores the thoughts of each member as they delve more into their doubts and motivations. With unexpected challenges like sudden fame, burnout, and the recent pandemic, one of the core themes centered around perseverance.

Overall, the show does a good job at giving fans an intimate look into the band’s thoughts while putting the spotlight on important milestones. However, those who are generally unfamiliar with the band or K-Pop may find it more difficult to follow along. With mentions of several band-references and references to K-Pop specific events, the docuseries is very much an ode to fans.

You can catch BTS Monuments: Beyond the Star on Disney+ Hotstar. Looking for more show recommendations? Check out our recent article on 10 movies you should not miss out on here.