TechNave NewsBytes 2020 #28 - Huawei, realme, OnePlus, Special: Samsung Movie Experience and more

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Welcome back TechNavers and NewsByters, in this issue of TechNave NewsBytes 2020 #28, Huawei, realme and OnePlus had various major announcements. For the special, Samsung wants to recreate the movie experience in your home. Check them out and our misc announcements below.

For Misc Announcements:

  • UL Benchmarks announces 3DMark Wild Life cross-platform benchmark
  • Lazada ready to ensure daily supply of Essential Groceries throughout CMCO
  • Digi partners with ZTE for nationwide RAN modernisation
  • U Mobile customer wins Modenas Kriss and Proton Iriz from We Want U Giveaway 
  • Intel's 11th Gen Intel Core desktop processors (codenamed “Rocket Lake”) are coming in Q1 of 2021
  • The Ministry of Youth and Sports (KBS) introduces Esports Integrated, an initiative to build a vibrant, sustainable, and inclusive Esports ecosystem in Malaysia

 

HUAWEI ANNOUNCEMENTS

Huawei IdeaHub: Helping The World Settle Into The Next Normal

 

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Huawei recently launched their Huawei IdeaHub, which is a tool that combines various advanced technologies to transform the traditional workspace into a high-tech, intelligent one. Huawei IdeaHub integrates various communication devices such as a projector, whiteboard, microphone, speaker, tablet, PC, TV and video conferencing device, incorporating everything you need in one smart solution while doing away with complicated cable connections.

The IdeaHub uses Huawei CLOUD Meeting technology -- Huawei’s intelligent cloud conferencing system -- which has been fine-tuned throughout Huawei’s 26 years in video conferencing research and development. It employs the latest innovations in graphics computing, artificial intelligence (AI), and video codec engines, along with 1080p HD video mode and 4k ultra-HD document sharing capabilities.  

Click on the following links for more information about Huawei IdeaHub and Huawei CLOUD Meeting. 

 

Huawei AirPON Awarded Best Fixed Access Solution at Broadband World Forum 2020 

Thanks to an innovative feature set which provides premium home network experiences and enables mobile operators to quickly build fixed networks, Huawei AirPON has been awarded Best Fixed Access Solution at the Broadband World Forum 2020 (BBWF 2020) online award ceremony. The achievement marks the second straight year that Huawei has received this accolade, having previously won for its SingleFAN Pro solution. Such consistent industry recognition further cements Huawei's continued innovation and leadership in the full-fiber broadband domain. 

In February 2020, following in-depth analysis of the business trends of fixed-mobile convergence and accelerated fiber network construction, Huawei officially launched the AirPON solution in London. The solution features three key innovations: zero site acquisition, zero fiber splicing, and zero frame freezing. It can help operators address key challenges such as extended payback periods, slow fiber network construction, and unstable user experiences. 

Only 6 months after its official launch, the Huawei AirPON solution has been widely recognized by the industry and adopted by more than 45 operators worldwide, covering more than 1 million households. In the future, Huawei will continue to work with partners in the industry chain to build ubiquitous fiber connections and accelerate the construction of a fully connected, intelligent world.

 

Huawei Launches All-scenario Intelligent Connectivity Solutions

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Recently, the UN Broadband Commission and Huawei held the sixth Ultra-Broadband Forum (UBBF 2020) online in Beijing. With the theme of "Intelligent Connectivity, New Value Together", this year's UBBF discussed the challenges and opportunities facing the connectivity industry in the intelligent era.

At the event, David Wang, Huawei Executive Director and Chairman of the Investment Review Board, delivered a keynote speech titled "Building intelligent connectivity for an intelligent world". Mr. Wang also launched Huawei's all-scenario intelligent connectivity solutions for home and enterprise scenarios. Through these scenarios, home broadband will enter the experience economy era and the digital transformation of industries will be accelerated.

During the event, Mr. Wang launched Huawei's all-scenario intelligent connectivity solutions, including intelligent distributed access solutions for homes, as well as intelligent campus networks, intelligent premium private lines, and intelligent cloud network solutions for enterprises.

Check out their site for more information.

 

REALME ANNOUNCEMENTS

realme Smart Scale is Top 1 Best-selling Smart Scale In Shopee As Of 2020 

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realme has recently leapt into the personal care market and received lots of support from their fans. realme has shown Malaysians another amazing range of smart devices and achieved exciting results on Shopee 10.10 Sale. realme’s smart devices were awarded Top 1 Best-Selling Smart Scale as of 2020 (1 Jan - 10 Oct), Sold Out More Than 1000 Units In Just 24 Hours breaking Shopee’s Sales Record and ranked as Top 2 Health Care category (first entry) on Shopee 10.10 Sale. 

Malaysians can now keep track of their health with the realme Smart Scale as it comes with a Bio-impedance Analysis (BIA) sensor that is capable of measuring body fat, muscle and real-time heart rate monitoring, LightWeight Mode function that enables users to measure lighter items. Fans are able to get the realme Smart Scale at their site

 

realme wins various International Design Awards

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realme recently won various top international design awards for its smartphone products, realme X Master Edition, realme X2 Pro Master Edition, realme X50 5G Master Edition, realme X50 Pro 5G and its first TWS earphone, the realme Buds Q.

The realme X Master Edition is the Winner of German Design Award and has received the Award of Good Design Australia. As for the realme X2 Pro Master Edition, it has won the Red Dot Design Award, the Good Design Award 2020 and the Award of Good Design Australia. The realme X50 5G Master Edition has gained the Award of Good Design Australia, while its first 5G flagship, the realme X50 Pro 5G has been acknowledged by the Good Design Award 2020 and the Golden Pin Design Award. the realme Buds Q also won the Golden Pin Design Award. IMG_20201019_015839.jpg

 

ONEPLUS ANNOUNCEMENTS

OnePlus Malaysia is now on Lazada

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The long-awaited moment is here as OnePlus Malaysia will be having another e-commerce platform for their fans to get their favorite OnePlus devices. Wait no more, as OnePlus Malaysia is available on Lazada now! Make sure to follow the OnePlus Flagship Store in order to participate in their upcoming campaigns.   

 

MISC ANNOUNCEMENTS

UL Benchmarks announces 3DMark Wild Life cross-platform benchmark

UL Benchmarks recently announced the release of 3DMark Wild Life, a new cross-platform benchmark for comparing the graphics performance of the latest Apple, Android and Windows devices. Wild Life offers two ways to test mobile devices: a quick benchmark that measures instant performance and a longer stress test that shows you how your device performs under longer periods of heavy load.

Wild Life measures GPU performance by rendering a demanding game-like scene in real time. The faster the scene runs, the higher your benchmark score. 3DMark Wild Life shows the advanced rendering techniques and post-processing effects that are possible on modern mobile devices. Wild Life uses the Vulkan API on Android devices and Windows PCs. On iOS devices, it uses Metal API.

Wild Life is available now as a free update for the 3DMark Android app. Get it now from Google Play or download the APK. You need Android 10 or later to run the Wild Life benchmark.

 

Lazada ready to ensure daily supply of Essential Groceries throughout CMCO 

Lazada, has ensured ample supply of fresh groceries, frozen food, and other daily necessities to meet the rising demands of the community. Over thousands of everyday essential retailers and brands are readily available for customers to browse from the safety of their homes on the ‘Keep Calm and Shop from Home’ page on Lazada at their site

Select stores on Lazada Malaysia, including Cameron Farmers, ifresh, Sejadi, and many others will also offer 48-hour deliveries to areas around Klang Valley, where the CMCO will be in effect. One of the local favourites and an MCO-veteran, Cameron Farmers, has a proven track record of maintaining nearly 100% positive rating from satisfied customers by ensuring freshness of their produce via ventilated packaging, which upon arrival on the distribution centre, will be shipped out within a few hours to customers.

In support of the community through this tough economic period, Lazada Malaysia has handpicked offers as low as RM1 on everyday essentials, such as face masks, to be featured daily from 10AM to 11.59PM on Crazy Flash Sale to ensure that online consumers can fully stretch their digital Ringgit. Discount vouchers for takeaways as well as deliveries are also available for shoppers to purchase on the page, which will help to maximise their savings when ordering from their favourite restaurants, including Dunkin' Donuts, O'Briens, Koomi, GrabFood, and more.

 

Digi partners with ZTE for nationwide RAN modernisation

Digi Telecommunications Sdn Bhd (Digi) recently announced a partnership with ZTE Corporation (ZTE) for its nationwide Radio Access Network (RAN) modernisation.

This is part of Digi’s continuous efforts to enhance its network capacity and deliver improved user experience, while preparing a future-ready network. This modernisation initiative will see ZTE progressively renew Digi’s network sites across Malaysia with the latest 5G technology over the next few years.

 

U Mobile customer wins Modenas Kriss and Proton Iriz from We Want U GIVEAWAY 

U Mobile launched the We Want U GIVEAWAY on 1 October 2020, its biggest campaign yet with RM3 million worth of prizes to be given away. It is very simple for customers to participate and get a chance to be rewarded with a prize. All they need to do is spend to collect points!

U Mobile was delighted to reward three early winners in the campaign at a ceremony that took place at PROTON Centre of Excellence, Shah Alam on 7 October 2020.

 

Intel's 11th Gen Intel Core desktop processors (codenamed “Rocket Lake”) are coming in Q1 of 2021

Recently, Intel announced that the next generation 11th Gen Intel Core desktop processors (codenamed “Rocket Lake”) is coming in the first quarter of 2021. Coming with support for PCIe 4.0, the processors are designed for gamers and enthusiasts.

Intel will disclose more details about its new “Rocket Lake” processors soon. More information can be found in the editorial piece by John Bonini, Intel VP and GM of Client Computing Group Desktop, Workstations and Gaming at their site.

 

The Ministry of Youth and Sports (KBS) introduces Esports Integrated, an initiative to build a vibrant, sustainable, and inclusive Esports ecosystem in Malaysia

Esports Integrated (ESI) - a new initiative under the Ministry of Youth and Sports (KBS) powered by Impact Integrated - has announced their roadmap and core focus in catalysing a vibrant, sustainable and inclusive Esports ecosystem in Malaysia at today’s press conference. 

As part of the long-term plan for the National Esports Roadmap, ESI will also be developing a Capacity Building programme. Slated to begin in 2021, the programme will focus on upskilling tournament and event organizers, team managers and coaches to raise the nation’s Esports professional standard. ESI also revealed that they will be creating KBS’s official Esports Hub in Spacerubix, Puchong. Projected for completion in 2021, more than just a tournament or event venue, the hub will be a training ground for professional and amateur Esports players alike and an area for networking for players, coaches and industry players.

With these initiatives, ESI hopes to bring together players, organisers, brands and game developers; creating a community to ensure the growth of Esports throughout Malaysia. ESI’s partners include Malaysia Electronic Sport Federation (MESF), Techninier, eGG Network, VC Media & Consultancy (VCMC) and Geek Fam. Check out their site for more details.

 

Special: Samsung wants to bring the movie experience to your home 

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From your first step into a cineplex where you are bombarded by the bright hues of movie posters and sounds of movie trailers playing in the background, to the moment you settle into your cushioned seats, watching a movie is a treat for your senses.  The good news is that recreating that same movie-going experience can now be easily achieved by turning your den into your very own cinema lounge. 

So why not recreate that experience by making your very own gourmet popcorn? Simply chuck a bag of kernels into your microwave and wait for the smell of roasting popcorn to waft through the air, taking you right back to the first movie hall you had walked into.  Take it one step further and elevate your movie night to the next level by making your very own gourmet popcorn -  be it sweet, salted or flavoured, you’re spoiled for choice.  With just the Samsung Colour Series Microwave Oven, you can prepare mouth-watering meals, snacks and desserts with just the press of a button. 

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Through the dedicated Grill Fry function, you can indulge in other finger licking snacks such as pisang goreng, all cooked to crisp perfection and without the oil splatters that come from conventional deep frying. And the best part – there is no mess to clean after. With a durable CERAMIC INSIDE™, the Samsung Colour Series Microwave Oven can be cleaned easily without scrubbing and will not discolour over time. 

Most of us would probably have sat through a movie and have it marred by other people talking loudly, uncomfortable seats that make your backs ache, or having ushers flash their torchlights in long sweeping arcs trying to help other moviegoers find their seats. Thankfully, as the “designer” of your own home cinema, you get to set your own “no talking, no mobile phones, no spoiler” rules for those joining you for a movie session. 

Invest in dark curtains to block out the external light coming through the windows, or even install light dimmers to create the right ambience. For the most comfortable theatre experience, you can opt for recliners and lounge chairs, or even throw down some bean bags. Away from the judging eyes of others, being at home also means you can put on your PJs and lay on as many pillows and blankets for optimum comfort. 

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One thing that many cinema operators can never get right is the ideal temperature in the halls – it is either freezing or unbelievably warm temperatures and there is no in-between. So watching your favourite movies in your own home does have one advantage – you now have full control over the climate for your best movie-watching experiences.  

Snuggling under the blanket with your loved one as you catch the latest rom-coms is now a possibility with the Samsung Wind-Free™ Air Conditioner, allowing you to stay cool without being ‘frozen’. The AI Auto Cooling  feature analyses the room conditions and usage patterns  before setting the optimum temperature, so that you no longer have to fumble with the settings to get it right. 

The Wind-Free™ Cooling  technology also gently disperses air through its 23,000 micro air holes to prevent the unpleasant feeling of harsh cold wind on your skin. With our Digital Inverter Boost technology, Samsung Wind-Free™ Air Conditioner operates efficiently and cools the room with less noise, so it does not hamper the movie-watching experience.

When it comes to a cinematic experience – we cannot forget about the audio and visuals. While it would certainly be unfair to pit commercial TVs against the extremely high resolution and definition offered in most movie theatres, the Samsung Q950TS QLED 8K TV comes pretty close.  

At 85 inches and boasting a true-to-life 8K resolution, the massive Q950TS offers hyper-clarity imagery and scenery that is guaranteed to pull you right into the movie. Even for playbacks of lower-resolution content such as older feature films, the Q950TS has improved 8K AI upscaling  to vastly improve the image quality, allowing you to enjoy your favourite films through new eyes and appreciate it all over again. Featuring an Infinity Screen design, the near invisible bezel display allows the Q950TS to further eliminate the boundaries between the TV and its surroundings. 

To complete the immersive experience, pair the Q950TS with Samsung’s newly launched Q Series soundbars and bring reel life into real life. The Q-symphony feature activates and plays surround sound from both the TV and soundbar, creating incredible audio synergy with the compatible TV . With Dolby Atmos® and DTS:XTM, you can hear the distinct sounds flowing above and around you . 

With your favourite snacks in hand, and lounging comfortably in your new home movie den, you will realise that recreating the movie experience has never been that easy!  So sit back, relax and enjoy movies just the way you should. 

 

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