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EZVIZ C6CN Wireless IP pan-tilt camera review

Vernon — Fri, 09 Oct 2020 16:41:13 +0000

When we think of smart homes, we tend to think of smart speakers and personal digital assistants like the Google Home, as well as IP cameras. In the wireless IP camera segment, there are plenty of options–from super affordable to full-fledged security systems that costs thousands or tens of thousands. I personally use several at […]

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MSI AMD Ryzen 3 3300X gaming rig build review

Vernon — Thu, 08 Oct 2020 19:00:39 +0000

It’s incredible how much the semiconductor space, specifically in desktop computing, has changed over the past few years. Intel has been a dominant player for the better part, until AMD’s Zen and subsequently Zen 2 architecture came into the picture. For the longest time, quad-core processors ruled the roost. Now we’re talking six, eight, ten […]

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WD Blue SN550 NVMe m.2 SSD review: Best-in-class?

Vernon — Wed, 07 Oct 2020 11:18:33 +0000

I believe that just like coffee, you can never have too much storage. As it is, I’m already running out of storage on my PC rig which I use for work and gaming. Those Steam installs and 4K video files, they fill up fast. Western Digital Malaysia recently dropped my their mainstream WD Blue SN550 […]

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[Video] 2020 Huawei MateBook X Pro review

Vernon — Tue, 21 Jul 2020 17:07:09 +0000

After turning heads in 2018 as the world’s first FullView notebook, the second-generation Huawei MateBook X Pro made an entry in Malaysia in May. The refined, powerful notebook touts a 3K resolution display, latest 10th Gen Intel Core i7 processing power, and a host of handy connectivity features. I had the new flagship notebook for […]

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Huawei Watch GT 2e review: Athletic smartwatch

Vernon — Wed, 01 Jul 2020 15:50:12 +0000

The Apple Watch continues to flex its muscle as the leading smartwatch, primarily in the premium market. However, that hardly means there is a dearth of alternatives nor lack of options out there. In fact, things are pretty crowded in the mid- and entry-level market. Huawei Watch GT2e review With Google’s Wear OS as stagnant […]

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LaCie Mobile Drive 2TB review: Sexy storage

Vernon — Thu, 07 May 2020 17:08:34 +0000

When it comes to personal (digital) storage, there are many options you can consider, depending on what you plan to use it for. Do you go for cloud storage or on-premise? Do you need an internal storage solution or an external, on-the-go option? Those options can be broken down even further– traditional hard drives, flash […]

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Honor MagicWatch 2 review: Better than the Apple Watch?

Vernon — Tue, 25 Feb 2020 18:23:23 +0000

The smartwatch market continues to grow year after year, with shipment volume totalling USD47.34 million in 2019. This number is expected to reach USD117.51 million by 2025. Increase in health awareness has spurred demand for wearables, with fitness trackers and smartwatches doing everything from tracking your heart rate, sleep quality, nervous system, activity; even notifying […]

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Going cashless with Touch ‘n Go eWallet challenge: Easier than you think?

Vernon — Wed, 19 Feb 2020 01:00:00 +0000

“Touch ‘n Go, boleh?” I asked the cashier. “Boleh,” she replied as she pointed the payment terminal towards my phone screen that was plastered with a QR code. A beep confirmed the transaction and my purchase. This has become a norm for me—firing up an e-wallet app, in this case, the Touch ‘n Go eWallet […]

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Huawei MateBook D 15: Unboxing and hands-on first impressions

Vernon — Wed, 22 Jan 2020 13:04:55 +0000

Huawei isn’t a brand traditionally known for making computers, but who’s to say it can’t try. Its foray into the segment began in 2016 with the Huawei MateBook, a 2-in-1 convertible taking on the Microsoft Surface. It went on to make a couple more including the critically-acclaimed flagship MateBook X Pro, MateBook D and MateBook […]

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I went cashless for a week with GrabPay, here’s what I found

Vernon — Wed, 22 Jan 2020 01:01:00 +0000

E-wallets and going cashless seem to be the conversation topics of the moment, thanks in part to the government’s ongoing e-Tunai Rakyat programme that aims to spur e-wallet adoption in the country. GrabPay, one of the leading e-wallets in Malaysia, has been growing from strength to strength since its introduction in 2018. It continues to […]

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