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OPPO Unveils the Entry Level OPPO A18

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It seems like when it rains, it’s a never N-ding torrent from OPPO. Following the deluge of releases including the Find N3, Find N3 Flip and OPPO Pad 2, the company has taken the veils off its latest A-series smartphone, the OPPO A18. The entry-level device packs a punch with its large 5,000mAh battery and powerful MediaTek Helio G85 processor, ensuring a seamless and long-lasting performance. This device also introduces a 90Hz Sunlight Display and an Ultra Volume Mode.

The OPPO A18 stays true to OPPO’s iconic design aesthetic. It’s available in two colours, Glowing Blue and Glowing Black, both employing OPPO’s exclusive OPPO Glow design technique. This unique approach gives the phone’s back cover a shimmering appearance, making it resistant to fingerprints and providing a dual matte finish with a touch of glittery elegance.

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This smartphone inherits the well-loved Ultra-Slim Retro Design of previous A-series models. It’s comfortable to hold, sleek, and lightweight, measuring just 8.16mm in thickness and weighing around 188g. The OPPO A18 also features a Side Fingerprint Unlock feature, ensuring swift and convenient access even when holding the device with one hand.

Battery life concerns are addressed with the OPPO A18’s capacious 5,000mAh battery. Even after 12 hours of work and daily activities, there’s more than 20% battery life remaining on a full charge. OPPO has implemented a series of technologies to enhance charging safety and battery reliability. The All-day Charging Protection employs AI to learn users’ charging habits and intelligently schedules charging, optimizing safety and efficiency during extended charging periods. Furthermore, All-Day AI Power Saving ensures that the phone supports up to 25 hours of all-time standby even with just 5% battery left.

Reading or viewing content in bright light is not an issue with the OPPO A18’s Sunlight Display. The display offers up to 720 nits of brightness in High Brightness Mode. This makes on-screen content easily visible even in direct sunlight. The 6.56-inch HD+ display boasts a 90Hz refresh rate and a 96% DCI-P3 colour gamut Additionally, the All-Day AI Eye Comfort feature minimizes eye strain, making extended screen time comfortable.

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The MediaTek Helio G85 platform powers the OPPO A18, delivering smooth and efficient performance. With OPPO’s proprietary Dynamic Computing Engine, this phone guarantees long-lasting smooth performance, as confirmed by 36-month Fluency Protection tests in the OPPO lab. The OPPO A18 comes with 4GB RAM and 128GB of ROM, with RAM Expansion technology allowing it to convert free ROM space into up to 4GB of RAM for smooth multitasking.

OPPO is also focusing on durability even in its entry-level smartphones. The OPPO A18 comes with an IP54 dustproof and waterproof rating, along with IPX4 Water Resistance. It offers protection against water splashes and humid conditions.

The camera setup includes an 8MP main camera and a 2MP bokeh camera for clear and vivid images. The 5MP front camera guarantees stunning selfies and excellent video call quality.

Pricing & Availability

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The OPPO A18 is available in Glowing Blue and Glowing Black with 4GB RAM and 128GB ROM at a recommended retail price of RM499.

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Samsung Galaxy Tab A9 Series Goes Official Priced from MYR899

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Hot off the launch of their Galaxy FE devices, Samsung has introduced the new Galaxy Tab A9 series. Two tablets that come in below the Galaxy Tab S9 FE series take a focused approach to providing an immersive entertainment experience. Available in two sizes, this series combines immersive video and audio with ultra-fast connectivity, catering to both entertainment and productivity needs in a sleek and portable package.

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The Galaxy Tab A9 and A9+ are equipped with the largest screens ever seen in any Galaxy A series tablet, boasting 8.7 and 11-inch displays, respectively. The Galaxy Tab A9+ also comes with a higher refresh rate of 90Hz. It also comes with quad speakers powered by Dolby Atmos for immersive sound. Ultra-fast 5G connectivity ensures uninterrupted streaming on the go. The Galaxy Tab A9, however, only features Dual speakers and LTE connectivity. Both tablets sport sleek, unibody designs with soft-textured back covers for comfortable handling.

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The Galaxy Tab A9+ comes with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G while the A9 comes with a MediaTek Helio G99 processor. Both of the tables come with up to 128GB of internal storage and up to 8GB of RAM. Like other Samsung tablets, the Galaxy Tab A9+ and Tab A9 come with Samsung DeX for a more productivity-focused interface. They also come with Multi-active window which supports up to three apps running simultaneously.

For the first time, Samsung’s Galaxy Tab A series will be able to connect seamlessly across Galaxy devices. This includes smartphones, tablets, TV and monitors. Like other Samsung devices, the tablets in the A series feature Samsung Knox for added data security. The Security & Privacy Dashboard gives users insight and control over their data.

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Samsung Kids provides a secure digital environment on the Tab A series according to Samsung. Parents and caregivers can easily monitor and control children’s activities, set playtime limits, access settings, and manage content. Samsung Galaxy’s ‘Edutainment’ offers engaging and educational content, promoting learning through play.

Pricing & Availability

The Galaxy Tab A9 series will be available in Malaysia from October 23, 2023, in Graphite, Silver and Navy. It will be priced at MYR899 for the Galaxy A9 (LTE), MYR1099 for the Galaxy Tab A9+ (WiFi) and MYR1649 for the Tab A9+ with 5G. Only the versions with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage will be available in Malaysia.

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Special promotions will be available when purchasing the devices from October 23 to November 30, 2023. Every purchase of the Samsung Galaxy Tab A series throughout this period will entitle buyers to up to a 30% Purchase-with-Purchase (PWP) discount on Samsung Care+Purchase and selected Samsung Accessories. It will also come with three months of Viu Premium streaming.

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Digitalization & Technology Touches the Textile & Fashion Industry

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Digitalization is affecting more and more businesses, and fashion is no exception. Penjana Kapital Sdn Bhd and Sea Limited (Malaysia) recently worked together to put on Tech in Fashion, an event that showcased fashion-tech innovations.

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Penjana CEO, Taufiq Iskandar, addressing the crowd at Tech in Fashion

Textile waste poses a big problem for the environment because old clothes end up in landfills. It is one of the problems that the fashion industry must wrestle with. However, the use of cutting-edge technology is changing the way people buy clothes and making it more environmentally friendly. Four businesses were chosen to show off their new ideas, which included making eco-friendly fabrics, improving the local textile ecosystem, and making affordable clothes for everyday use.

At the showcase, Kloth Circularity Malaysia, Nanotextile Sdn Bhd, Kualesa, and Oxwhite showed off how technology has helped them adapt to the times and stay successful. They also showcased sustainable practices during the “Pitch to Runway” workshop.

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When it comes to tackling waste, Sarah Kedah, Co-Founder of Kloth Circularity Malaysia, talked about how green technology can revolutionize the textile business. Kloth Circularity Malaysia turned old plastic bottles into valuable raw materials that can be used to make new clothes. By doing this, they have effectively made Kloth Circularity a part of the circular economy by creating a cycle of sustainability that will not only lessen waste but help with the economy as well.

With Generative AI (Gen AI) taking centre stage, it comes as no surprise that some companies have incorporated it into their workflows. Haris Kamal, Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer, said that Kualesa is using Gen AI and large language models (LLM) to improve marketing efficiency and automate predictive personalised email processes to increase conversion rates.

Entrepreneurs in the fashion industry can do well in this changing world by adopting digitalization, technology, and new ideas. As a tech company and e-commerce enabler, Sea is dedicated to helping sellers on its subsidiary Shopee’s platform. It is widely accepted that buying behaviours are rapidly changing and it is no different for textiles and fashion.

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The OPPO Pad 2 Goes Official with 7:5 Aspect Ratio Display

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It looks like the releases are never N-ding from OPPO! Hot off the announcement of the Find N3 and the Find N3 Flip, the company is now announcing another device that seems to be swerving left when the market is swerving right – the OPPO Pad 2. The new tablet touts an industry-first – a 7:5 aspect ratio display.

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The OPPO Pad 2 marks a paradigm shift in tablet displays by adopting a remarkable 7:5 aspect ratio, mirroring the proportions of everyday tools like PCs, A4 paper, and books. This aspect ratio provides a comfortable and familiar reading experience for users. In comparison to conventional 16:10 Android tablets, the OPPO Pad 2 offers almost 10% more viewing area while maintaining a consistent aspect ratio across different modes.

The tablet’s 11.61-inch screen boasts flagship-level specifications, including an impressive 2800×2000 resolution promising exceptional clarity and detail. With a 144Hz ultra-high refresh rate and adaptable refresh rate settings, the display guarantees smooth visuals while conserving power. It achieves colour accuracy comparable to professional displays, offering 1.07 billion colours for lifelike visuals. Plus, it’s certified by TÜV Rheinland for Low Blue Light, ensuring a comfortable viewing experience even during extended use.

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At the heart of the OPPO Pad 2 is the MediaTek Dimensity 9000 platform, one of the world’s fastest. This advanced platform, built on 4nm process technology, boasts ultra-core clocking at up to 3.05GHz. Paired with LPDDR5 high-speed memory and UFS3.1 flash memory, it delivers outstanding performance with efficient power consumption, making multitasking and resource-intensive apps a breeze.

The OPPO Pad 2 is designed to last with its robust 9510mAh battery. It’s able to support up to 12.4 hours of continuous video playback on a single charge. Additionally, the tablet features 67W SUPERVOOC flash charge and is capable of fully charging the battery in just 81 minutes.

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Multi-Screen Connect 2.0 allows automatic pairing between the OPPO Pad 2 and any smartphone using the same OPPO account with Bluetooth enabled. When near your phone, the OPPO Pad 2 gains full access to your phone’s communication features, enabling users to make calls, send messages, and use mobile data directly from the tablet, enhancing productivity.

This tablet also supports real-time viewing, editing, and saving of videos, photos, and files across devices, making multi-device interaction more convenient and efficient. Notifications and apps from your phone can be displayed and operated on the OPPO Pad 2 in real-time through Screen Mirroring, providing more flexibility in multi-device workflows.

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Despite its feature-packed capabilities, the OPPO Pad 2 remains slim and lightweight, with a thickness of only 6.54mm and a weight of 552g. This makes it effortlessly portable and suitable for various situations. The tablet’s metal unibody design is both visually appealing and durable, offering a premium aesthetic and a comfortable grip.

You’ll even be able to turn the tablet into a productivity machine with a selection of accessories for the OPPO Pad 2. The OPPO Pad 2 Smart Touchpad Keyboard, OPPO Pencil, and OPPO Pad 2 Leather Casing offer advanced functionality and versatility to the tablet. The OPPO Pad 2 Smart Touchpad Keyboard easily connects to the tablet through magnetic pairing, offering a comfortable viewing angle and intuitive interactions. The OPPO Pencil, with reduced latency and pressure sensitivity, enhances the tablet’s usability for tasks like note-taking.

Pricing & Availability

The OPPO Pad 2 is available in Grey with 8GB + 256GB storage for MYR2,599. Additionally, customers purchasing the OPPO Pad 2 will receive a leather casing, six months of 100GB Google One Cloud storage, and three months of YouTube Premium on a first-come, first-served basis.

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During the launch, customers can enjoy up to 25% off on the OPPO Pad 2 Smart Touchpad Keyboard and OPPO Pencil from 19th October to 30th November 2023, saving up to RM100.

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OPPO’s Find N3 Flip Makes International Debut

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The OPPO Find N3 is just one of two devices that make up the Find N3 series. The other is the Find N3 Flip – yes, we’re talking about the one that debuted a few weeks ago in China. So why are we talking about it now? Well, it’s just cause we have new information for the international version of the phone. OPPO announced both devices for the international market.

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The international OPPO Find N3 Flip will be coming in a bevvy of colours: Sleek black, Cream Gold and Misty Pink. The Cream Gold colour is the hero of the trio with intricate details in the finishing of the smartphone. But you’re not looking at this smartphone just cause of the colours.

The Find N3 Flip is definitely more than just looks. It comes packed with the MediaTek Dimensity 9200 processor, one of the fastest and most power-packed processors on the market. It’s also got 12GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage. The package should be enough to get you through some gaming, work and even editing those portrait pictures you’ll undoubtedly be taking with the triple camera setup of the Flip.

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The hallmark feature of the N3 Flip isn’t the internals though. It’s the form factor and large cover screen. The N3 Flip comes with 3.26-inch AMOLED display with a resolution of 382×720 pixels and a peak brightness of 900 nits. The cover display maintains its rectangular shape which looks like a shrunken-down version of the normal phone display. There are two reasons behind this choice according to OPPO. The first is to maintain and expand the functionality of mini-apps for the cover screen. OPPO has spent time collaborating with app developers to create mini-app versions of popular apps. This year, apps like Google Maps, Gmail, TikTok, Telegram and more now have fully functional mini-apps. The second is simply to make room for the first-ever triple-sensor camera setup on a clamshell form factor.

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Speaking of the camera, the OPPO Find N3 Flip comes with a triple sensor camera which has a 50-megapixel Sony IMX890 sensor with OIS and an f/1.8 aperture, a 48-megapixel Sony IMX581 with an ultra-wide 115° field of view and auto-focus, and a 32-megapixel Sony IMX709 with an f/2.2 aperture and 2x optical zoom. On the selfie front, it comes with a 32-megapixel sensor with autofocus and an f/2.4 aperture. The camera setup is co-developed with Hasselblad and features some distinct modes which are classic Hasselblad. Software-wise, OPPO is bringing its “A” game with its signature camera software enhanced with AI features. The combination allows users to get creamy, natural bokeh while taking deeply detailed shots even in low light.

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The Find N3 Flip also comes with an improved hinge. The new hinge has a weight-bearing capacity that is 25% higher than the N2 Flip. It also features zero hinge gaps and an optimised design for better ergonomics. It’s even got an IPX4 rating. The edges are curved so that it feels natural in hand. The phone’s Flexform mode allows the hinge to be kept in place in FlexForm mode which keeps the display erect between 45 to 120 degrees.

Pricing & Availability

The OPPO Find N3 Flip will be available in Malaysia for MYR4,399. Globally the Flip will be retailing for SGD$1,499 which is equivalent to USD$1,091.95 or EUR€1,032.06.

In Malaysia, pre-orders are happening from 19 October 2023 until 27 October 2023. During this period, purchases of the OPPO Find N3 Flip will entitle you to an MYR200 pre-order rebate, free screen protection warranty worth MYR699, a purchase with purchase (PWP) discount of MYR250 on the extended warranty worth MYR499 and a PWP discount of MYR100 on the portable PU case worth MYR149.

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Account Labs Raises $7.7 Million for UniPass Wallet Launch on Polygon

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Account Labs, a company focused on Web3 wallet solutions and cryptocurrency, has successfully raised USD$7.7 million from prominent investors like Amber Group, MixMarvel DAO Ventures, and Qiming Ventures. This development coincides with the launch of their consumer-centric app, the UniPass wallet. UniPass Wallet is hosted on Polygon, an Ethereum layer-2 scaling solution.

The UniPass wallet harnesses the power of account abstraction, allowing you to set up and access your self-custody Web3 wallet with astonishing ease. Imagine, you can create and log in to your Web3 wallet using just your Google account. Top it up using your Mastercard or Visa, and voilà, you’re in the world of frictionless crypto finance.

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Account Labs has chosen to focus on Southeast Asia, a region ripe for Web3 adoption. The UniPass wallet is making its debut in the Philippines, with rapid expansion on the horizon, targeting countries like Vietnam, Malaysia, and Indonesia. The best part? It’s open to anyone globally, with a no KYC (know your customer) approach, in the true spirit of decentralized finance.

But what exactly is account abstraction? In simple terms, it allows developers to infuse more functionality directly into wallets, even smart contracts. This streamlines cross-chain transactions, removing operational complexities that users shouldn’t have to deal with. It’s like Venmo or Touch N’ Go eWallet for cryptocurrencies, making transactions a breeze.

UniPass is all about simplicity. Say goodbye to the cumbersome 12-word seed phrases. Now, you can log in using your Google account, no prior Web3 knowledge is required. Top up your wallet directly with cards, Apple Pay, or GCash (in the Philippines). With transaction fees paid in stablecoins, costs can be as low as USD$0.01 or USD$0.02 a transaction.

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Account Labs places its faith in stablecoins as a gateway to mass crypto adoption. Unlike volatile cryptocurrencies, stablecoins are backed by Fiat currencies, making them comprehensible and trustworthy. They’ve already gained significant traction, rivalling even Visa in settlement value.

While UniPass offers a user-friendly experience, it doesn’t compromise on security. It’s a self-custody wallet, meaning you retain full control of your funds in a decentralized, trustless environment. As a peer-to-peer platform, it eliminates intermediaries, reducing fees and speeding up cross-border transactions.

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The Ethereum Foundation is also a believer in this technology. In fact, they have awarded UniPass a grant for its work in developing account abstraction. Tom Teman, Product Manager at Ethereum Foundation, remarked, “We’re thrilled to support the UniPass team in the Ethereum Foundation’s recent Account Abstraction grant round, as they will help onboard the next 1 billion users to Ethereum with innovative UX.”

The UniPass wallet is all set to debut on Polygon, initially available on Android, with iOS support soon to follow. Additionally, plans are in place to expand to Apple ID and other social media logins.

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OPPO Unfolds a New Level of Productivity and Design with the Find N3

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OPPO isn’t content with just photography with their latest move into the foldable segment. The new lineup that makes up the Find N3 series proves that the company is looking beyond the perfect selfie or photo. With the flagship Find N3, OPPO is taking its ambitions to be one of the best in all categories seriously.

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The OPPO Find N3 is a book-folding foldable smartphone. The outer display of this device is a 6.3-inch LTPO display with a 120Hz refresh rate and a 2,800 nits peak brightness. Unfolded the main screen stands out with a 7.8-inch LTPO display. Both share a 120Hz refresh rate and a pixel density of over 425 pixels per inch.

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Display aside, the Find N3 comes with three powerful speakers for authentic stereo sound. The smartphone is also built for an immersive experience with support for Dolby Atmos and Spatial Sound. This is further enhanced by the performance-centred insides of the Find N3. The foldable comes with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, 512GB of UFS4.0 storage and 16GB of LPDDR5X RAM. All of this is powered by a 4,800 mAh battery which supports 67W SUPERVOOC Charging which gives you 80% charge in 30 minutes.

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Durability is front and centre with the third-generation Flexion Hinge. The hinge is made of a Zirconium-based liquid metal which makes it 5x stronger than stainless steel. This durability is also been independently verified by TUV-Rheinland and is certified to last for 1,000,000 folds. The new design allows the Find N3 to be one of the slimmest foldable smartphones on the market coming in at only 11.7mm when closed and 5.8mm when opened. It’s also got to be one of the lightest with a weight of only 298g.

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The Find N3 comes with a triple camera setup co-developed by Hasselblad. It’s also one of the most powerful setups on the market with a 48-megapixel Sony LYTIA-T808 sensor as the main sensor. The new sensor can derive more detailed information from a single exposure thanks to the stacked CMOS sensors which process light better resulting in better dynamic range, enhanced details and reduced noise even for low-light pictures. The same rings true for video.

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The LYTIA-T808 is complemented by a 48-megapixel Sony IMX581 sensor. This comes with an ultrawide field of view and has autofocus. It’s also 100% larger than other flagship sensors. Completing the trio is a 64-megapixel periscope sensor which comes with an f/2.6 aperture. The combination of the three sensors will allow users to get the best performance from the camera in both low light and day light conditions. It’s also bringing along OPPO’s now signature portrait photography.

Colouring You Productive with ColorOS 13.2 Optimised for the Find N3’s Folds

The Find N3 isn’t running vanilla ColorOS 13.2, instead, OPPO has introduced a bevvy of features designed to help you stay productive even on the go. OPPO itself is touting it as “PC-Level productivity in your pocket”.

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Some of the optimisations of ColorOS 13.2 include the Global TaskBar, OPPO’s take on the taskbar from Android 13. This taskbar will not only give you your recent apps and quick start bar, it comes with a button for the app drawer in a manner similar to Windows’s Start button.

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That’s not all though, OPPO is making it even easier to multitask with simple gestures to enable split-screen and other productivity modes. One of the unique features of the Find N3 is OPPO’s “Boundless View” which allows you to use up three apps simultaneously side-by-side with one of them just off-screen. You’ll be able to interact with the apps by simply swiping to see the app that is off-screen. But of course, being OPPO, this wasn’t enough. The company is also bringing an extension of this mode called “15-inch Boundless View” which displays all three apps in the 7.8-inch tablet view. OPPO touts this feature as a 15-inch display in your hands.

Pricing & Availability

The OPPO Find N3 will be available in Champagne Gold which comes with a glass back and Classic Black which comes with a Vegan leather finish.

The Find N3 will be priced at MYR7,999 in Malaysia. Internationally, it will be priced at S$2399 which is about USD$1,747.56 or EUR€1,652.48.

In Malaysia, pre-orders of the OPPO Find N3 will entitle you to a free OPPO Pad Air (4GB + 64GB) worth 999, a free screen protection warranty worth MYR799 and an extended warranty purchase with purchase (PWP) discount worth MYR300 on its original price of MYR599 and a MYR100 discount on the PU standing case worth MYR199. Pre-orders begin on 19 October 2023 and end on 20 October 2023.

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Celebrate Spooky Season with October’s PS Plus Monthly Games

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Spooky season is upon us! With Halloween around the corner, it looks like PlayStation has some games for the occasion. These games will be available exclusively to PlayStation Plus users. The 3 games that are currently available are sure to keep you on the edge of your seat, scare you or hug you like a warm cup of Pumpkin Spice.

The highlight of this month’s games is none other than the spiritual successor of the famed “Dead Space” franchise – Callisto Protocol. The game takes place 300 years in the future where you play as Jacob Lee, a man imprisoned on Jupiter’s moon: Callisto. Things couldn’t get worse, right? Wrong. Besides being an inmate, you must now survive as other inmates are transformed into gruesome abominations and find a way off the moon. But that’s not all, Callisto’s Walls hold sinister secrets that may just come to end you.

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Callisto’s Protocol is definitely perfect for the spooky season with terrors at every corner. It’s even got an ambience that will leave your hair standing and jump scares that may just jolt you out of your seat. Are you ready to escape?

Weird West is a twist on the Western Cowboy era where instead of just bandits and mercenaries you share the wild frontier with dark fantasy creatures such as werewolves, curse creatures, cults and other members of the underworld.

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The game offers unique gameplay with choices that will affect the players and even the world. It’s an immersive experience where your actions will affect how the characters, factions and places will react to you. Play as multiple characters throughout the gameplay and learn their origins; all while waiting for them to culminate and climax!

A little less scary than Callisto Protocol, the game still brings the spooky vibe this October. It’s got interesting graphics, creepy creatures and heart-pumping choices that will shape how it will all end.

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Not up for all the scares and hair-rousing spooky time that Callisto Protocol & Weird West bring? Then PlayStation is going to give you a warm hug while you plant your own pumpkins in Farming Simulator 22. Put on your farmer’s hat as you get into the mood to simply relax, get cosy and build your farm in a real-life experience simulation.

These games are available for the month of October with any tier subscription of PS Plus so don’t miss your chance to enjoy some spooky feel for the spooky month.

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Ruark Takes A Step into High-Resolution Digital Audio with the Ruark R410

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Ruark is one of the biggest names when it comes to premium audio experiences. The England-based audio company has built a name for itself with its classically inspired and timeless audio products. They’ve delivered everything from bookshelf speakers with the MR1 to the aesthetic R3 to full audio speakers within a table with the R7. Now, the company is introducing a whole new lineup of speakers that build upon its successful foundations. The new Ruark R410, the first in the 100 series, brings Ruark’s offerings into the realm of high-resolution digital audio with support for Qualcomm’s aptX HD and HDMI eARC.

Updated Aesthetics with Classic Touches & Modern Finishes

The hero of the 100 series is the new R410 speaker. Still keeping with Ruark‘s signature classical wooden design, the R410 brings Ruark’s design a decade into the future with inspiration taken from the late 1970s. The speaker is uniquely designed with horizontal wooden grilles accented by the soft brown tones of the mesh and the metallic silver of the legs.

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The whole body is made of sustainably sourced wood. This wood mimics the appearance of hardwood and delivers the qualities that allow for Ruark’s signature sound. To achieve the deep wooden texture and finish, the wood is treated and dyed to the intended colour. The R410 is also designed to blend seamlessly into any space.

Nestled in the face of the Ruark R410 is a small touch screen which shows you what’s playing and enables you limited controls. The R410 is also built to produce the best audio quality you can get. Ruark proudly boasts that its new audio products come after 3 years of research and refinement.

The R410 comes with a brand new “RotoDial” control system. The RotoDial has been a signature feature of Ruark’s audio offerings since its conception. The new RotoDial features an updated design which retains the signature Ruark touches and tactility. In addition to the one embedded in the top of the speaker itself, the R410 comes with a remote RotoDial which connects to the speaker via Bluetooth.

Still Built for Sound

Ruark has spent time optimising the design and build of the R410 for the best audio quality. The R410 comes with optimised reflex enclosures that allow it to throw crisp sounds with warm tones and full body over large distances. It comes with Ruark’s NS+ drivers which empower deep bases and natural mids. The custom 20mm tweeters bring added detail to the already full sound.

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The Ruark R410 also comes with new-generation digital amplifiers. This allows it better efficiency and output with ultralow distortion. A two-channel amplifier assembly is mounted directly onto the rear of each bass mid-unit for shorter signal paths and to prevent signal degradation.

The new R410 system supports all new-generation streaming connections including Chromecast, Apple AirPlay 2, Tidal Connect and Spotify Connect.

Pricing & Availability

The Ruark R410 will be available at the end of Q4 2023 at specialised stores. It will be priced at MYR8,899.

R410 Features at a Glance (provided by Ruark Audio)

Streaming Support(High resolution music file support up to 24-bit 192kH)
Spotify Connect
Tidal Connect
Apple AirPlay 2
Chromecast built-in
Broadcast SupportDAB/DAB+/FM & Internet radio 
ConnectivityaptX HD Bluetooth connectivity
HDMI with eARC 
TOSLINK digital input (24-bit 192kHz)
UPnP™ media server compatible 
RIAA phono input 
DimensionsH133 x W560 x D290mm 
9.5kg
NavigationHigh-resolution 4in colour TFT 
AmplifiersFully Active 120W RMS Digital Class D amplifier 
2 x 20mm silk dome tweeters
2 x 100mm long throw NS+ bass mid units 
Dual bass reflex enclosures 
PeripheralsRechargeable RotoDial Bluetooth remote included. 
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Logitech Unveils Wave Keys: An Ergonomic Work Keyboard

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In an age where spending extended hours at the computer has become the norm, the demand for ergonomic solutions is surging. Logitech has just dropped an ergonomic answer in the form of “Wave Keys.”

Logitech Wave Keys

Wave Keys is a wireless ergonomic keyboard specially engineered for comfort. The keyboard’s standout feature is its signature wave design that is optimized for comfortable typing. Here’s the best part: you won’t need to relearn how to type. It’s designed to effortlessly adapt to your natural hand movements. No more worries about wrist fatigue, thanks to the integrated cushioned palm rest that provides reliable support throughout your workday.

Wave Keys joins Logitech’s ERGO Series, which encompasses various workplace wellbeing products. This latest keyboard was carefully crafted after rounds of user testing, including at Logitech’s Ergo Lab. It has received the stamp of approval from US Ergonomics.

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This multi-OS compatible keyboard connects seamlessly via Bluetooth® or the included Logi BOLT receiver, ensuring your data’s security. And here’s the kicker: it connects to up to three devices simultaneously. Whether you’re working on your Mac, PC, or iPad, you can easily switch between them with a simple tap of a button.

But that’s not all. With the Logi Options+ App, you can personalize your experience. Create productivity shortcuts, like “Do Not Disturb,” to keep your focus intact. Establish Smart Actions to save time and keep your workflow smooth. This includes a one-touch morning routine to kickstart your day and relaxation time to give you well-deserved breaks.

Logitech is not merely keeping pace with the times; it’s ahead of the curve. As per RationalStat’s market report, ergonomic needs are set to grow by 4.6% over the next seven years.

“We believe that everybody deserves to feel good at the end of a day of work, so we set about designing workspace essentials that are as attractive and approachable as they are ergonomic,” says Art O’Gnimh, the General Manager of Core Personal Workspace at Logitech.

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In line with Logitech’s commitment to making products that enhance lives while being environmentally responsible, Wave Keys is certified carbon neutral. The packaging is eco-friendly, and sourced from FSC™-certified forests and other controlled sources. Wave Keys also contributes to reducing plastic waste. It incorporates certified post-consumer recycled plastic, giving a second life to old consumer electronics. For Graphite, this figure stands at a remarkable 61%, and for Off-White, it’s 46%.

Pricing & Availability

Wave Keys is set to retail at RM299, available in the elegant shades of Graphite and Off-White.

You can grab yours starting from October 13, 2023, on Logitech’s official Lazada and Shopee pages and at participating retailers.