Are you excited about the latest Pokémon Scarlet and Violets DLC launch, The Indigo Disk? Want to shout to the world how big of a Pokemon trainer you are? Samsung has just the thing for you with its latest accessory set that will have your Pokémon loving heart rocking out with some new beats.
Samsung is currently having a special bundle of its latest earbuds, the Galaxy Buds FE. The company is bringing that Pokemon Master spirit to the buds through a collaboration with Eco friends. This collaboration is bringing one of the most important items in a Pokemon trainer’s arsenal to your own – the PokeBall.
For a limited time only, until the 31st of December, customers can get a free Pokémon Great Ball Earbud Cover worth RM 169 when they purchase the Galaxy Buds FE. This gift is available on both in-store and Online purchases. The Galaxy Buds FE are currently being sold for RM399.
So, what are you waiting for? Don’t forget to check them out to get your very own Poke ball Earbud Case and enjoy being the coolest Pokémon Trainer you can be with some great new earbuds to listen to your favourite Battle Music.
OPPO Malaysia is marking its 10th anniversary with a Year-End Sale from 11 December 2023 to 2 January 2024. As part of this sale, there’ll be flash sale promotions, price drops, and a chance to win lucky draw prizes.
OPPO Flash Sale
OPPO is running limited offer deals for their Flash Sale. The first 1,000 lucky individuals at each participating outlet can snag a discount of RM100 on the recently released OPPO A79. And that’s not all – the Reno 10 Series is also getting in on the action with a RM200 discount. Here are the spotlight offers and promo prices:
OPPO A79: RM1,099 (RRP: RM1,199)
OPPO Reno 10: RM1,599 (RRP: RM1,799)
OPPO Reno 10 Pro: RM1,799 (RRP: RM1,999)
Price Drop on OPPO Smartphones
If you’ve been eyeing the OPPO A58 and OPPO A38 smartphones, this is also an opportunity to get them at a nice discount:
OPPO A58 (6GB+128GB): RM649 (RRP: RM699)
OPPO A38: RM549(RRP: RM599)
“Enjoy the Present” Lucky Draw
If you’re looking to win big, every smartphone purchase will also open the door to the “Enjoy the Present” Lucky Draw on the My OPPO App. OPPO has a pool of prizes valued at RM1 million to giveaway! You can win prizes including the OPPO Pad 2 (worth RM2,599), OPPO Pad Air 4+64GB (worth RM899), OPPO Enco Buds2 (worth RM129), OPPO Enco Air3 (worth RM249), and OPPO Band 2 (worth RM249).
Those who purchase any OPPO smartphone worth RM1,000 and above will also earn an extra entry in the Lucky Draw. Simply sign up or log in to the My OPPO App. After that, head to the ‘Lucky Draw’ tab under ‘Activities’ on the Homepage, and click “GO” to try your luck.
OPPO is also giving more this holiday season with their giveaway campaign. Play the “Enjoy the Present” game on OPPO Malaysia’s Official Facebook page, and you can stand a chance to win Red Box Karaoke Cash Vouchers worth RM200. Here’s how you can participate:
Visit the campaign post on OPPO Malaysia’s Official Facebook Page.
Cloud gaming is about to leap into the future, so get ready, gamers! The launch of Xbox Cloud Gaming on Meta’s VR headsets is bringing a groundbreaking new method to play hundreds of titles, all without a console.
You’ll be able to play various games with the Xbox Cloud Gaming platform, including AAA titles like Starfield and Forza Motorsport. All you need to start your new experience with VR is to ensure your Meta Quest software is updated. Of course, you’ll also need a fast internet connection and an Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscription.
There is a catch, though, you can’t use the controllers that come with the Meta Quest. Instead, you’ll need to use controllers like the Xbox Controller, the DualShock 4 (PlayStation 4), or the Nintendo Switch Pro Controller. As of now, the DualSense controller (PlayStation 5) is unsupported, but Meta has said support is on the way.
When using the Xbox Cloud Games app on the Meta Quest, users will be interacting with the app on a big, user-customisable, 2D virtual screen. This screen will display app your games for you to launch and interact with. Meta Quest 3 and Pro players can access full-colour passthrough technology, letting them watch their real-world surroundings even as they stream and play their games.
This beta is only available to Meta Quest 2, 3, and Pro headsets. So, those who have any of the older generation of Meta Quest Headsets will be unable to access Xbox Cloud Games.
Black Shark, a known gaming and tech brand, has recently launched its flagship smartwatch in Malaysia, the Black Shark S1 Pro. Packed with impressive features and a rugged design, this smartwatch aims to cater to the needs of tech-savvy Malaysians.
The Black Shark S1 Pro boasts a rugged design, making it suitable for outdoor activities. It features a 1.43-inch AMOLED display with a 466 x 466 pixels resolution, a 60Hz refresh rate, and up to 600 nits peak brightness. The watch is also rated IP68 for water and dust resistance, making it a wonderful wearable for any adventure and still holds up, whether water or dust.
Besides that, the smartwatch offers comprehensive health and fitness tracking capabilities. It includes heart rate monitoring, blood oxygen level measurement, sleep tracking, and gaming health monitoring. With over 150 watch faces and more than 100 fitness modes, users can personalise their experience and track their activities effectively.
But that is not the best part. The most interesting feature of this smartwatch is that it is equipped with a built-in voice assistant powered by Chat GPT. The Chat GPT integration allows this voice assistant to answer various questions that the user can think from serious to mere random. These nifty features can be used for quick information and assistance, no matter when and where.
Furthermore, the Black Shark S1 Pro offers Bluetooth-based calling and notifications, allowing users to stay connected without reaching for their smartphones. It also supports NFC for convenient contactless payments. Regarding battery life, the smartwatch can last up to 15 days of regular use and up to 30 days on extended standby, ensuring long-lasting performance.
The Black Shark S1 Pro is available in Malaysia in two colour options: Black and Blue. It is priced at RM399 and can be bought from their official stores on Lazada and Shopee
Attention all Apple TV fans! At long last, the time has come. Designed to make your viewing experience even more fluid and enjoyable, Apple has launched a new look for the Apple TV app after weeks of beta testing.
Searching through seemingly infinite menus and categories is a thing of the past. With its redesigned user interface and convenient sidebar, the app is now easier than ever to use. Apple TV+ originals, Major League Soccer Season Pass, a vast collection of films and TV shows for sale or rental, and your favourite channels and apps like Disney+, Paramount+, and Max are all at your fingertips.
Browse categories like “New Shows & Movies,” “Top Charts,” “Trending,” and “For You” under the revamped “Home” section. Using this selected collection, you can be confident that you will always have access to the most recent releases, best sellers, and personalised suggestions.
The updated software is helpful for more than simply its users. With the new profile function, families with more than one Apple TV user can now get suggestions tailored to their tastes. Toggle between profiles on the tablet in your living room; you can find your recommendations and carefully selected the “ Up Next “list.
Exciting new features for the Store tab are also part of the redesigned Apple TV app. With the recent merger of TV shows and films, finding a new series to binge-watch has never been more straightforward. Discover many popular streaming services on your Apple TV by adding a specialised Add Channels & Apps shelf.
With this update, the standalone apps for iTunes Movies and TV Shows also end as users will be redirected to the Apple TV app instead if they purchase or rent out movies or shows. Rumours have built that Apple has plans on making Apple TV into a streaming Hub for everything and not just Apple TV Plus.
Great news for everyone concerned about their privacy, especially those frequent users of Messenger. End-to-end encryption is now the default for one-on-one conversations and calls on Facebook Messenger. This means your interactions will be safe from curious and privy eyes.
End-to-end encryption was once an optional feature on Messenger, but this latest update is now the standard. This is a significant change, albeit a positive one for the messenger app, as its users can feel more secure with their messages and conversations that are now under lock and key, and their messages will be automatically protected, too, with no need to turn on the option.
With end-to-end encryptions, no matter who you are conversing with, all the contents of your message are protected and unable to be intercepted. Not even Meta can access them unless specifically reported.
Nothing else to worry about as all the messenger functions will stay the same, so you can still use all your favourite features. Features like themes, custom reactions, and other messenger tools will still be accessible in encrypted chats.
Of course, the implementation of this adjustment will take some time. So don’t be concerned if you haven’t seen the changeover yet. It will happen gradually over the following months. While Messenger’s chats are now encrypted by default, this isn’t applied to Instagram chats yet. Currently, they are still unencrypted by default. However, Meta has stated that this feature will be included “shortly after” the launch of encrypted Messenger.
This shift towards end-to-end encryption is part of a more significant trend in the tech sector. For a good reason, an increasing number of messaging systems are making the switch. It is simply the best approach to ensure your chats remain private and secure, which is only meant between you and the others messaging.
Among the exciting shift in security for messenger chats they are also adding some new features that are sure to have messenger users jumping with joy as they are much needed after so long. Some new features also being implemented are the ability to edit messages sent under 15 minutes, similar to WhatsApp. So, no longer will you have to delete or resend a message. You can now just as easily edit it through the original one.
Besides that, they are also adding disappearing messages, which will last about 24 hours after it is sent, so this will ensure more secure or private messaging scenes for those who would not have a specific message kept for long. And they are also implementing a screenshot security feature, so if anyone were to try to take a screenshot of your disappearing message, you will be notified of the actions.
Disappearing messages on Messenger
Messenger is also adding a way for users to finally control their read receipts, so instead of turning off the entire thing, users can now decide if they want others to see if they have read their messages. Lastly, Meta is proud to announce that with these updates on Messenger, they have upgraded the quality of images and videos sent in Messenger.
They are also testing an HD media and file-sharing feature to improve its quality for messenger users continuously. Among that, they are also adding a feature that will allow the user to fast forward their voice messages up to 1.5 or 2X speed and the ability to navigate away from the chat while listening to the voice message. Currently, these are the most significant updates and improvements done to Messenger in a long time and were much needed.
Are you ready to be AMBUSH-ed with a stylish OPPO Find N3 Flip? OPPO is collaborating with renowned fashion house AMBUSH for an accessory that will lock you in. While not a full on special edition, the new collaboration will get you lock, stock and barrel with a stylish new case for the N3 Flip.
The new case showcases the design prowess of YOON, the Creative Director at AMBUSH. It’s also the latest in a growing lineup of fashion-centric cases to complement what is turning out to be one of the best foldables on the market – the OPPO Find N3 Flip. The OPPO x AMBUSH FLIPPED PADLOCK is a smartphone case meticulously crafted for the OPPO Find N3 Flip and pushes stylish self expressionism to the next level.
The OPPO x AMBUSH FLIPPED PADLOCK isn’t your run-of-the-mill phone case. It’s a fashion statement. Crafted under the watchful eye of YOON, the case draws inspiration from the Heart Padlock Bag, resulting in a chic, pink masterpiece that snugly cradles the OPPO Find N3 Flip. It’s more than just protection; it’s an accessory that demands attention.
This collaboration isn’t just about aesthetics. It’s a marriage of cutting-edge tech and avant-garde fashion. The union of OPPO and AMBUSH® isn’t just superficial; it’s a deep dive into the synergy between innovative technology and trendsetting design. The OPPO Find N3 Flip is the canvas, and YOON’s design is the brushstroke that turns it into a work of art.
Pricing & Availability:
The big question: When and where can you get your hands on this fashion-tech marvel? Well, the OPPO X AMBUSH FLIPPED PADLOCK is making its grand entrance in December in various Asian markets, including China, Thailand, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, and the Philippines. Starting from December 12th, this exclusive case will be up for grabs alongside the purchase of the Find N3 Flip at selected My OPPO Space and the OPPO Official Online Store. It’s more than a case; it’s a style revolution, and it’s about to hit the scene in full force.
Vivo is turning up the heat this holiday season with its most-awaited 12.12 promotion. Score great deals for Vivo and iQOO devices across Vivo’s official E-Store, Shopee, and Lazada.
Exclusive Deals on Lazada
From 12 to 14 December, Vivo’s official store on Lazada is pulling the stops with exclusive deals offering discounts up to 50% off.
During this mega sale, you’ll be able to get 12% off, capped at RM200 (now lowered to RM1000 minimum spend), or 12% off, capped at RM100 with a minimum spend of RM500. If that’s not enough, you can get also get an RM9 discount for every RM90 spent, combining the 12% voucher with Lazada Bonus and Laz Coins for maximum savings. Of course, terms and conditions apply, and these discounts are exclusively for selected products.
iQOO 12 Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 at an Exclusive Deal
Don’t miss out on the exclusive one-day deal on 12.12 – snag the iQOO 12 16+512 for RM3349 instead of the usual RM3399. And the promo doesn’t end there – toss in the 12% voucher and Laz Coins for even more savings.
vivo V29 5G Comes with Freebies
Meet the V29 5G in a stunning pink color variant with a 12+256 storage configuration. For just RM1799 (discounted from RM1899), you can snag this smartphone along with a free Advent Calendar.
The Latest Vivo Y27s 8+256 Addition
The latest addition – the vivo Y27s 8+256, is now available at an exclusive price of RM799. As part of the deal, you’ll also be able to enjoy complimentary wired earphones with your purchase.
Exclusive Deals on Shopee
Vivo is also rolling out crazy discounts exclusively at the official store on Shopee Mall on 12 November. With deals up to 59% off, you can get storewide 10% cashback with additional savings with up to RM200 off vouchers. They are also throwing in instant free shipping as part of this deal.
Get Gaming with the iQOO 12
For mobile gamers, the latest iQOO 12 might just be your cup of tea. Priced at RM3349 (down from the original RM3399), don’t miss out on the exclusive 10% cashback and a RM200 off voucher.
Vivo’s 12.12 sale extravaganza is available on platforms such as the vivo E-store, Shopee, and Lazada.
Vivo‘s gaming-centric sub-brand, iQOO, is earning its keep as a gaming brand with its brand new iQOO 12 flagship. The smartphone not only brings a whole new level of gaming performance with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3; but also reinvigorates the brand as a performance-centric experience for gamers.
The iQOO 12 ditches the drab, budget-friendly beginnings of iQOO for a more sophisticated, premium outlook. It comes in two versions with completely different finishes. For that ultra-premium feel, the iQOO 12’s Legend edition leads the way with a design collaboration with BMW. The fresh, pearlescent white finish of the smartphone is accented by the familiar stripes of BMW M Motorsport. The Alpha edition comes with a matte black finish for a sleek, sleeper vibe. Both versions have a metal body with a glass back.
Inside, the iQOO 12 runs on a Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor with 16GB of RAM and 512GB of internal memory. You can get up to an additional 16GB of RAM with RAM virtualisation if the need arises. When it comes to display, the iQOO 12 comes with a 6.78-inch LTPO AMOLED display that covers 100% of the DCI-P3 colour gamut. It also has a 144Hz refresh rate for that extra edge when gaming. The Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 is complemented with vivo’s Supercomputing Chip Q1 which helps with super-resolution processing and graphics processing.
On the camera side of things, it comes with a 50-megapixel “Astrography” camera with VCS2.0 biomimetic spectral technology for better colour reproduction. It comes complete with optical image stabilisation and electronic image stabilization. This main camera is complemented with a 64-megapixel periscope sensor with 3x optical zoom and up to 100x digital zoom. The final sensor in the trifecta is a 50-megapixel ultrawide sensor.
All of these technologies are powered by a 5,000mAh pro-performance graphite battery that supports 200w FlashCharge.
Pricing & Availability
The iQOO 12 will be available starting on December 11, 2023. It will retail at RM3,399 with only one configuration – 16GB of RAM and 512GB of internal memory. As mentioned before, it will be available in two finishes: Alpha (black) and Legend (White). Both version cost the same.
Pre-orders for the smartphone are now available. The pre-order will continue until December 11, 2023. During the preorder period, the iQOO 12 will be priced at RM3,349, an RM50 off the retail with freebies worth up to RM777. This includes the iQOO TWS Air 2, 1-year extended warranty and 1-year screen protection.
After the pre-order period, the smartphone will be available as part of the 12.12 campaign. The smartphone will be priced at RM3,349 with a year’s extended warranty and screen crack protection,
It’s a sad day for Comixology App users. Starting from 4th December, the comic centric app will officially be out of business. However, it seems like the app will live on as part of Amazon’s Kindle App. Any live or exclusive comic, manga, graphic comics or novels can only be accessed through the Kindle App moving forward.
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While it may be upsetting to users, it’s something that was bound to happen. Amazon acquired Comixology nearly ten years ago, in 2014, but barely made any changes to it. That changed recently in early 2022 when they shut down the browser version of the app, forcing users to use the Kindle App or Amazon’s browser-based readers. This made Comixology very inaccessible to long time users who read their subscriptions primarily on the browser.
Ahead of the December 4th deadline, users are advised to download any books they are presently reading from Comixology into the Kindle app. According to Amazon, users can seamlessly switch from one ongoing comic series to another by having their reading progress in Comixology automatically sync with their Kindle.
ICYMI: We’ve shared an important update regarding the comics reading experience — the Comixology app is merging into the Kindle app, including all the features you’re used to:
In a post on X (formerly known as Twitter), Comixology announced the merging of both apps. They also mentioned that with the merging, certain familiar features will contiue to be available on the Kindle App. Users will also be able to continue to have a separated library for their graphic novels, comics and mangas within the Kindle App.
Users moving over to the Kindle App will be able to find their comic and manga collection with ease with the “Comics & Manga” filter in the library. Issues, volumes, and omnibuses will be grouped according to series. Additionally, users have the option to hide and unhide individual books. Books that have been hidden in the Comixology app will remain hidden in the Kindle as well.
As of now, the Comixology Unlimited subscriptions are not affected by the merging. Even the comic book buying process via Amazon’s Comixology shop remain unchanged.
