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This week, tech news was rather scarce but Pokemon Go seems to be gripping the nation as XPAX by Celcom and Hotlink and Grab offered their users some Pokemon Go incentives. We chimed in with the top 5 features that Pokemon Go needs while we wait for the next version of Pokemon Go.

If you've been interested in checking out the Samsung Galaxy Note 7 first hand you can now do so at the Samsung Galaxy of Possibilities Roadshow held at malls across the country. Brought to you by Samsung Malaysia Electronics the roadshow will feature the Galaxy Note 7, Gear Fit2, Gear IconX, Gear 360 and new Gear VR. Check out the table below for locations and go check it out before the end of the week on 21 August 2016.

While we are getting new processors, screen and even housing design – the humble battery is still essentially the same tech that the ancient civilizations in Mesopotamia used way back. Now MIT may have just cracked the code to make current battery more efficient – up to two times if the report is correct.

Augmented Reality (AR) is fast gaining traction again, thanks to the popularity of games such as Pokemon Go. However for more serious application, everyone remembers the Google Glass from Redmond. The current generation of Google Glass currently uses a proprietary rechargeable battery, but a new patent from Google may change things a bit – they are proposing the next Google Glass to be powered by AAA batteries.

The specs of the Nexus Sailfish was revealed sometime next week, and now we have somewhat of a confirmation on the specs of the Nexus Marlin will have onboard the device. The quick list – Snapdragon 820, 5.5-inch screen, and 4GB RAM.

There were rumours about two new Nokia smartphones coming soon earlier this year. The news is apparently correct, as a report stated that Nokia is readying an announcement by the end of the year, with a return to markets by early 2017.

As Samsung Malaysia Electronics continues its expansion in the wearable market, the Samsung Gear Fit2 and Gear IconX, and immersive entertainment technology, Gear 360 and the new Gear VR have finally arrived in Malaysia. All information and price details are below, so check them out!

So here we are again, with another Apple iPhone 7 and 7 Plus html surfacing online, however, this time with a "live" video clip of the smartphones showing the details in HD. Everything that was seen in the video matches the previous rumours of the dual camera lens on the iPhone 7 Plus and the absence of 3.5mm headphone jacks, you can check out the video below:

Today, ASUS is pleased to announce both ASUS ZenFone 3 (ZE552KL / ZE520KL) is now available for purchase at ASUS Store, on their e-commerce site at a retail price of RM1699 and RM1499 respectively, both prices are inclusive of GST.

So, a new Huawei smartphone just got certified by TENAA recently, while it doesn't reveal anything juicy such as the tech-specs, the render images, though, looks strikingly similar to the Google Nexus 6P.