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From a recent import listing on Zauba in India, a device that might be the 3rd generation of Moto E is currently under testing, and it will be carrying the codename "Affinity." The documents also suggest that the next generation of Moto E might feature a 5-inch display. Furthermore, on that very paper too, the device is priced at $78 (RM305) per unit. Although this seems clear that it will not be the retail price of the device.

Soon it might be possible for Waze users here in Malaysia to alert the local municipal councils in regards to potholes, by reporting it through the Waze app. The Selangor state government wants to further strengthen their initiatives to create smart solutions in Selangor, and currently, they are are in talks with the Waze developer to see whether this can be made possible.

This week, Malaysia's telcos continued to battle it out. Celcom officially announced their FIRST Platinum plan with a number of extras like their first Home Broadband offering. Maxis also went official with their updated MaxisONE plans and shared Data Pool. Not much news from the other telcos except perhaps U Mobile offering free mobile Internet for Waze users and Digi's postpaid plan for students. Tune Talk also did their Indonesian-centric Bisa Pak, signalling perhaps more "innovative features" from other telcos coming soon.

The affordable Lenovo ZUK series started with the Lenovo ZUK 1 and looks to expand with the upcoming Lenovo ZUK Z2 Pro. This time around, tech specs are notably higher-end with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 processor, 6GB of LPDDR4 RAM, 5.2-inch FHD display and 3100 mAh battery. Other features include a fingerprint sensor, 3D glass body with unibody metal frame, 13MP rear camera, 8MP front camera, 128GB storage, USB3.1 Type-C port, 4G LTE and Android 6.0 Marshmallow. The cost? 2700 CNY (RM1623). No Malaysia release dates yet, but we expect it to arrive from third-party sellers just like the original ZUK Z1.

Apart from announcing new laptops, Acer also announced their latest mid-range smartphone called the Acer Liquid Zest Plus. The big draw to this device is the inclusion of a 5000mAh battery inside. Yes, this is the phone to choose for a whole day outing with your friends.

In recent times, Maxis have been under heavy fire but today's official launch sees a new MaxisONE plan update geared towards regaining user trust and adding a bit more value to the networks offerings. While the initial upgrades remain the same SurfMore 50 and MaxisONE Business customers also got permanent upgrades to their data. Other benefits include unlimited calls and SMS to all networks. However, the star of the show today was the shared DataPool which lets you add-on a line and 5GB of Data for just RM48 a month. 

Acer just announced their latest device based on the chromebook product line, the Acer Chromebook 14 for Work. It is designed to withstand a bit more wear and tear, compared to other laptops out there. The Chromebook 14 can survive a four feet drop without any major repercussions in operations.

At a recent press event in New York, Acer made several new product announcements for the laptops and smartphone product lines. The Aspire S 13 is their latest entry to the thin and light Ultrabook for the masses. As part of the S series, it is both very thin (14.48mm) and light (1.3KG).

One of the early VR adopters, the production studio Condition One, has created its own take of a VR camera, named ‘Bison’. This is an internal-use camera that is designed to capture 360 degree footage in the wild, thanks to its rugged design and construction.

If you are a gamer, this is the laptop to look out for. Announced at the global Acer event, the Acer Predator 17 X is an update to their Predator 17 model, with better and more powerful hardware installed.