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CES 2017 is coming real soon on 5 January 2017 (USA timezone) and Dell may have already revealed what they have in stored for the event, the edgeless 13-inch Dell XPS 31 2-in-1 laptop, and it's not just any regular laptop but a hybrid one.

So it's been quite some time now since the unfortunate Samsung Galaxy Note 7 fiasco happened last year, Samsung has been bidding their time on the investigation and reports have it that the company is ready to announce their results and findings this month of what caused the device to explode.

When the selfie king phone (check out our review here), Vivo V5 was launched during November last year in Malaysia, words have it that the vivo V5 Plus version would be released in the following month but it didn't happen. However, now we can confirm that the plus variant will make an appearance this month, starting with India on 23 January 2017.

While we're still set for the Malaysian launch on 5 January 2017, Samsung Electronics have globally announced their new Galaxy A (2017) series featuring the Samsung Galaxy A7 (2017), Galaxy A5 (2017) and Galaxy A3 (2017). The new range will feature premium metal frames and curved 3D glass backs similar to the latest flagship level Galaxy S series and will be available in black, blue, gold and peach.

Those looking forward to the ASUS ZenBo, should be happy to know that the Mandarin edition of the smart home robot manager is available for pre-order in Taiwan starting 1 January 2017. No Malaysia release dates yet, but we expect things to move along shortly.

As per previous rumours, Samsung Malaysia have officially confirmed that their upcoming Samsung Galaxy A 2017 series will not only be the first IP68 water resistant and dust resistant midrange Samsung phones but they will also be priced from RM1699. Two variants will be made available with the Galaxy A5 2017 for RM1699 and the Galaxy A7 2017 at RM1899.

Both will be available on pre-order from 10.00 AM 6 January 2017 until 15 January 2016. For those who pre-order you will get a Samsung Level U Pro wireless headphone FREE (worth RM399, while stocks last).

All set for a launch on 5 January 2017, OPPO Malaysia may have revealed who the new ambassador for the OPPO R9s will be. Turns out, it could be South Korean actor Lee Min Ho who was recently spotted on the set of the OPPO R9s TV commercial with OPPO ambassador Min Chen.

Dual camera sensor is definitely the trend for 2016 and into 2017, with more companies coming out with products featuring this new technology. Another company that seems to be on the road of dual sensor camera is ZTE, and we have now seen a leaked product from them, called the ZTE Blade V8 – courtesy of the company themselves.

Xiaomi may be having a bit of trouble here and there – but it is not stopping them from creating devices to fit the needs of the market. The latest model to peek out of the rumour pile is a new Note – the Redmi Note 4X to be precise.

If you are looking to get a camera in 2017, try to get a mirrorless camera for its compact design and functionalities. Of course there are many option in the market out there, but do hold your horses if you want to buy a camera as a new model from Panasonic is set to be launched this coming CES2017 – the Panasonic GF9, or at least that is what the rumour says.