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ASUS Malaysia are offering even more contests, this time around with the ASUS Transformer Book Flip as the main prize. All you have to do is take a picture of your workstation, post it on Twitter, Instagram or Facebook with the hashtag #MyASUSWorkstation and then share a link to that post by commenting on the ASUS Malaysia Facebook Show Us Your Workstation post. The contest is on from now till 30 November 2014 with the lucky winner selected by raffle. According to ASUS Malaysia they want you to get creative and have fun with it so do your best and try it out. They've gone on to say that even non-ASUS devices can still win, so why don't you give it a go?

The BlackBerry Passport not only looks unique, it is also extremely tough and durable, something which has been put to the test by quite a few tech sites out there. In the next two videos we see the Passport get thrown about, dropped on the road and survive it all. The second video goes even further and sees just how much you need to do before the Passport dies. As it turns out, you'll need to do quite a lot before you actually damage it's 4.5-inch screen with 1440 x 1440 pixel resolution and a QWERTY keyboard with integrated trackpad capabilities. The BlackBerry Passport is currently available for RM2399 but has limited stocks even here in Malaysia. Check out the drop test videos below to see if it's the tough enough.

HTC just announced the HTC Desire 820s, featuring a 64-bit processor from MediaTek. While there is already a 64-bit HTC Desire 820 smartphone, this one was powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 processor. Tech specs for the HTC Desire 820s on the other hand include a 1.7GHz octa-core MediaTek MT6752 processor with Mali T760 graphics. Other tech specs and features include 2GB RAM, 16GB storage, a 5.5-inch display with 720p resolution, dual front BoomSound speakers, 4G LTE, 13MP rear camera and an 8MP front camera. No news or details on Malaysia release dates or pricing yet but we expect it to be a bit lower priced than the earlier HTC Desire 820 due to the change in processor.

While we've already covered the various Apple iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus bundles available for DiGi, they have also revealed where they are going to launch the smartphones as well. Like the other Malaysian Telcos, the DiGi launch will happen at 12.00am tonight at various locations in Malaysia. This includes the DiGi stores at Paradigm Mall in Petaling Jaya, Taman Molek in Johor Bahru, Api-Api in Kota Kinabalu, Jalan Kulas Tengah in Kuching, Pulau Tikus and Jalan Tun Ismail in Kuantan, Pahang. Check out the DiGi site for a full address list and directions complete with map (via Google Maps) for more information.

Celcom has revealed their bundles for the upcoming Apple iPhone 6 and Apple iPhone 6 Plus smartphones from as low as RM418 and RM768. You can sign up for either 12 or 24 month contracts and you can even trade-in your old Apple iPhone 4 and above to get a rebate. Celcom will be launching the Apple iPhone 6 tonight at the Blue Cube in Sunway Pyramid from 6PM (the actual sale will still start at 12am on 6 November 2014). Early birds to the event could win a free gift worth RM1000 while lucky customers could get RM600 worth of discounts off their iPhone 6 Plus purchase. Check out the table and links in this article for more information.

For those not in the know, the whole bendgate issue centered on how easy it was to bend the Apple iPhone 6 Plus smartphone. Apple responded that only 9 users submitted reports on a bent Apple iPhone 6 Plus. In response, a site called OneoftheNine.com popped up where users who have bent iPhone 6 Plus smartphones submit picture evidence. What is even more worrying is that it isn't just the iPhone 6 Plus, those who have bought the iPhone 6 have also reported their smartphones bending for no apparent reason (no sitting, jeans pocket, back pocket or sitting on involved). As such, we are extending our earlier recommendation for the iPhone 6 Plus to the iPhone 6 as well. Before you become someone who posts about their iPhone at OneoftheNine.com, do get a good and tough case for your Apple iPhone 6 or iPhone 6 Plus, both of which are set for Malaysia release at midnight tonight. In the meantime, check out the video in this article for more bent iPhones.

Well, rumours already indicated that OnePlus was coming to Malaysia and it appears that they have arrived, setting up a Facebook page and their first fan gathering. Set for 8 November 2014, the fan gathering will be held at 4pm at Coffee Bean SS15 Subang Jaya. Unfortunately, all the seats and tickets have been taken. Fans of the OnePlus One smartphone should not despair though, as it just means that we'll be seeing the One smartphone more often here in Malaysia, without having to go to third-party sellers. The 'flagship killer' One smartphone offers tech specs that include a magnesium alloy chassis, 5.5-inch screen with full HD resolution, 3GB RAM and more all priced at $299 (RM976). Check out the full tech specs list for the OnePlus One below for a refresher:

• 2.5GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 (MSM8974-AC) processor
• 3GB LPDDR3 RAM
• 16GB / 64GB storage
• 5.5-inch LTPS screen (1080 x 1920 pixel resolution)
• 13MP rear camera (Sony IMX214, 6-element lens, f/2.0, 0.3 second shutter speed)
• Supports 4G LTE, 2.4G/5G WiFi, Bluetooth 4.0
• CyanogenMod OS (Android 4.4.2 KitKat)
• JBL stereo speakers
• 152.9 x 75.9 x 8.9mm | 162g
• 3100 mAh battery

In a message sent out to employees, Apple's Senior Vice President of Apple Retail and Online stores revealed that the Apple Watch will be delayed to Q2 of 2015. Initially rumoured to be coming in early 2015, the message clearly says "we've got a new watch launch coming in spring". The Apple Watch brings a new interface and premium rounded corners to the usual thick slab of touchscreen design language along with various other features. It will be priced from $350 (RM1163) so this just means you have a few more months to save up for Apple's first smartwatch device. No Malaysia release dates or pricing but we expect it to be available locally near the end of Q2 of 2015.

The first Lumia smartphone to use Microsoft branding has appeared at China's TENAA as the Lumia RM-1090. While this is definitely not the expected replacement for the Lumia 1020, it could be something for the midrange as it features a rear camera with LED flash and a 5-inch display with 960 x 540 pixel resolution. Other tech specs includes a 1900 mAh battery, 140.2 x 72.4 x 9.3mm measurements and support for dual-SIM slots and 3G with HSPA connectivity. The shots reveal a polycarbonate backside with rounded corners and we're guessing it could be a step below the Lumia 730.

We've been watching out for the Sony SmartBand Talk SWR-30 for a while after it was announced back in September 2014, and now it has appeared on the Sony Malaysia site with official retail pricing.  A step up from the SmartBand, the SmartBand Talk features an energy efficient 1.4-inch e-ink display with a 288 x 128 pixel resolution. Other tech specs include an ARM Cortex-M4 processor, two sizes, IP68 certification (waterproof up to 1.5m) and the ability to take and answer calls directly through the smartband. It also displays notifications from your smartphone and tracks your fitness and other health statistics. According to Sony, the SmartBand Talk should last 2-3 days on a single charge and connects via both NFC and Bluetooth. Previously announced at 159 euros (RM653) the official Malaysia pricing has now been set at RM579 making it one of the more attractive smartbands with displays in the Malaysia market today. Check out the videos in this artilce for a refresher of the Sony SmartBand Talk.