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Why You Should Choose the Casio G-SQUAD GBD-300 Watch

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The new Casio G-SQUAD GBD-300 watch has been released to the Malaysian market by Casio. This watch allows for tracking of Fitbit activity in addition to receiving notifications from a smartphone. It doesn’t offer all the forms that a smartwatch does, but fitness tracking is not completely left out. We are able to monitor the distance covered, the total number of steps made as well as the number of calories consumed.

The G-SQUAD GBD-300 watch comes with G-shock toughness for that unforgettable look. It has a much smaller form factor than most G-Shock watches in its line and is built with a steel frame. The non-metallic band has some rough finishes which makes it Anti-Sweat meaning you can wear the watch when exercising.

This model has embraced modern technology, and it is water resistant with up to 20 bar rating”. It also accommodates a high-contrast monochrome LCD for ease of display. The Super Illuminator LED on this watch has the feature for self-illumination only when the wrist is tilted.

Some of the features you will get from Casio are alarms, world time, and vibration. The watch can record data for up to 100 runs, and it is ideal for running uses where the data will at times be recorded chronologically. Yet, it is not outfitted with other forms of health tracking such as heart rate or oxygen tracking.

Regarding communication, the watch relies on Bluetooth low energy to connect with an associated smartphone. It connects to the G-Shock Move app where you can use it to monitor workouts. This watch has an operation battery of CR2032 up to an average period of two years.

The Casio G-SQUAD GBD-300 watch pricing at RM845. It comes in three colors such as black, white, and yellow.

The Latest Leaks of Google Pixel 9 a with Flat Camera?

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Leaked parameters show the renders of Google Pixel 9 a. The latest rumors are rich with leaked renders of the Google Pixel 9a. This model will replace the Pixel 8a that was released in May. Unlike other Pixel smartphones, the 9a has a discreet drawing. It has a small ring around the ellipse of the glass housing.

However, CO is packed with relatively big bezels compared to the other models that exist in the market. It is somehow wider than normal and has straight sides which makes it different from the rest. Further, the location of the power button is not the same in both versions of tablets. There is a punch-through at the center top for the front selfie camera.

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Although, the Pixel 9a may be the last phone Google uses Samsung’s designed Tensor chipset. Google planning to go to TSMC chips next year. As for the Pixel 8, again, both the design and colors are quite similar to the Pixel 8a. It should come with a screen size of 6.1 inches and a RAM 8.

In addition, the device will be shipping with 128 GB of internal storage capacity. It is likely to employ a Tensor G4 chip coupled with a demoted modem. It should also be okay to get a decent kind of performance for the users given this combination.

Google Pixel 9 A will be Android 15?

The Google Pixel 9 a shall launch on Android 15. It also expects this update to be released later this month. It is expected that users can get support for software systems for seven years from Google. The official launch will probably occur during next spring’s Google I/O developers conference.

Google Pixel 9a is said to offer decent performance levels. It is an elegant model that will attract potential users by its design and several features. Short-term breaks in the ground and long-term software support add significant value to it.

Why the HUAWEI WATCH GT 5 is a Must-Have Smartwatch?

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The HUAWEI WATCH GT 5 Series cleverly combines elegance with innovation to create high-quality, stylish Connected Accessories. The following personas are potential users of this smartwatch like, Fitness lovers, High-profile professionals, and more. The GT 5 Series is available with enhanced style and performance as compared to the other cars.

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The main features of the Huawei Watch GT 5 Pro are made of durable yet premium material to create a stylish wrist wearable. While the 46mm model uses aerospace-grade titanium and sapphire for the outdoors. On the other hand, the 42mm ceramic edition is best for dressing up without compromising comfort and elegance.

It is very simple to personalize your watch with more than 30000 watch faces and easy easy-fit 3.0 system. That is why you can always replace straps depending on the occasion, be it casual or business.

HUAWEI TruSense is an improved health monitoring system that also offers more parameters. The ECG feature helps to track heart health and the Emotional Wellbeing Assistant is designed to analyse one’s mental state. More than a hundred workout modes are tracked, which makes this smartwatch a fitness hero, at least in terms of capabilities.

Thanks to up to 14 days of battery life, convenience is guaranteed in the Huawei Watch GT 5 Series. This means that, at any time, you’re ready to go – or at least, you would be if you gave it five minutes of charging.

You can purchase now on HUAWEI Malaysia’s official stores online or via Lazada, Shopee, and TikTok.

YouTube TV Introduces Background Playback: Try It Now!

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It has been a while since we first reported that YouTube TV Malaysia is working on the much-anticipated background play feature. This enables users to watch their favorite shows while they perform other activities. Earlier, the background play was available only with the normal YouTube app as being paid for it. This kind of flexibility is now given to the audience through YouTube TV which is a paid service.

Background play has a lot of positive impact on the usage aspect in terms of user experience. Listeners can watch shows while operating other applications or with the screen turned off. This feature is as perfect for those who are always running around making it easier to consume content. Audiences can follow other relevant content of interest without having to be stuck on the application.

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No Extra Settings Required for Background Play by YouTube TV

Background play has been in a somewhat mixed reaction and the news of its discovery was first seen on Reddit. However, the latest information still suggests full integration, and many users are now seeing the feature. Writing for 9to5Google, more subscribers can get this multitasking feature. This development is a massive evolution in the way users are dealing with YouTube TV.

No additional options have to be set to enable background play. They could just subscribe to YouTube TV and let this feature turn on. It is compatible with iOS and Android- this makes it easy to use on both devices. It means that users can watch shows without interruptions; they can switch to other applications and come back.

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When a show goes to Picture-in-Picture (PiP) mode, users can remove the mode from view. The audio keeps playing at the same time which is quite helpful for doing something else at the same time. Some might be annoyed by background audio while listening to it can help some users be more productive. When necessary, users can pin the audio from a Quick Settings panel as well.

Right now, the only option related to this feature is the ability to background play but there are no other settings associated with this option. Viewers will have to get used to this new format of consuming the material. The competition of such platforms as Netflix or Hulu may show that in the future, YouTube TV Malaysia can have more choices for changes and improvements. Although they recently hiked the prices, the service still can make many shows and events accessible.

Here’s How Pinterest New AI Tools Enhance Your Campaigns

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Pinterest released several AI solutions during its Pinterest Presents event last month. The current suite is included under the Pinterest Performance+ platform aimed at boosting the creativity of the advertiser. The update seeks to provide easier options for running campaigns, a change in line with Pinterest as a marketing tool.

The new Performance+ suite enables advertisers to convert simple product photos into appealing lifestyle images, as a result. This all places it in line with industry trends, as more and more tech giants release similar tools at the current moment. For example, Amazon introduced similar functions last year, improving their advertising solutions.

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Pinterest Performance+: New AI Feature for Visuals

Moreover, for backgrounds, Google has tools to change color and scene as well. Although Pinterest entered the market far later than other similar platforms, it has shown encouraging first outcomes. According to a report, which figured prominently in one of the earliest instances of its usage, there was a 55% increase in click-through rate for Pinterest-generated backgrounds.

Also, there is an AI-based campaign optimization tool in the Performance+ suite. These tools are intended to help advertisers reduce the amount of effort needed to create ads. Pinterest also argues that these features can help cut the time it takes to create a campaign by half. They also claim that the optimization of several campaign metrics will increase the cost efficiency of most advertisers by at least 10%.

Last year, in an interview, Bill Watkins, Chief Revenue Officer of Pinterest, focused on the change. He said, “We are still the destination that brands need for discovery, but we have to also show up for brands on the lower funnel and creative as well.” This statement underscores Pinterest’s position as a full-funneled advertising media.

Also, starting next month, Pinterest for advertisers Performance+ bidding for Return on Ad Spend (ROAS) will be available internationally. This digital solution provides instant modeling and forecasting of conversion values based on as many as thousands of signals. Thus, it assists the advertisers in targeting more comprehensive carts.

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During the holiday trend shopping period, these AI-reinforced instruments will be instrumental for advertisers. They give marketers an advantage, especially in the highly populated business areas in the digital platform. While it is not the first to enter the market, having a full suite of advertising options is a clear indication that Pinterest is willing to lean heavily into AI for advertising.

Apple Watch Series 9 vs. Google Pixel Watch 3: Which is Right for You?

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Therefore any smartwatch is an individual decision based on their preference and the mode of living. Both Apple Watch Series 9 and Google Pixel Watch 3 have their characteristics and different look. To make the best choice, here I’ll help you compare and contrast the important aspects that are useful to you.

Design and Aesthetics Offers by Apple Watch Series 9 VS Google Pixel Watch 3

The new Apple Watch Series 9 is built within the traditional square profile and comes in two sizes, 41mm and 45mm. Has a selected user interface with the easiest look and feel. That could be easily customized to achieve the desired look of a modern home. At the same time, the Google Pixel Watch 3 has a round form factor in 41mm and 43mm sizes. Most of its appearance resembles traditional form and this is suitable for those who prefer traditional style.

Display Quality

The smartwatches under review are equipped with bright and customization hardware panels with rich contrast and sharpness. Apple Watch Series 9 has an Always-On Retina LTPO OLED display for sharp images on the screen. The Google Pixel Watch 3 comes with a circular AMOLED type of fuller pixel density. They have clear image quality, but the design defines the level of experience you will have.

Who Does It Offer the Best Performance?

Apple Watch Series 9 runs on the S9 chip with watchOS built-in, thereby the two gadgets synchronize and function effectively. Google Pixel Watch 3 has Wear os 4 & Qualcomm Snapdragon Wear 5, which gives more flexibility and an open platform. This one will be determined by your preferred ecosystem, Apple or Android.

Health and Fitness Tracking

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Two areas that both smartwatches seem to be particularly good at are heart rate tracking and general physical activity. Advanced ECG and blood oxygen are the new features of the Apple Watch Series9. Google Pixel Watch 3 provides the ability to integrate with Google Fit with goals and informed insights. Both deliver handy data to achieve and sustain optimal well-being.

Battery Life and Charging

Apple Watch Series9 offers up to 18 hours of battery life on normal usage. The Google Pixel Watch 3 gives a slightly better battery life that may last up to 24 hrs. Both support fast charging. So there will be no problems with the battery, Full manual control over shooting modes is provided

The Apple Watch Series 9 is priced from $399. While the Google Pixel Watch 3 will set you back from $349. So, Deciding on both watches will greatly depend on the device’s possible preferences. One has better features than the other and that determines whether it will fit your lifestyle or not.

Sony LinkBuds Fit and Open the New Earbuds with Ultimate Audio

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Sony has released new models in its LinkBuds line. The new releases are the LinkBuds Fit, the LinkBuds Open, and a portable speaker. All the products will be on the market in October, and they will meet various human requirements.

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In particular, LinkBuds Fit is developed for active individuals. Among them, there are unique ear tips that provide stability during workout sessions. New “AFS-Supporters” add better grip and ergonomics. In addition, they are lightweight, so any consumer can use these earbuds for prolonged periods.

As for the controls the LinkBuds Fit is equipped with touch-sensitive controls. Users can get auto-play/switch options and shortcuts for applications. The feature is also for recognizing the “wide area tap”, the indicator reacts to the taps without actually touching it. The IPX4 on these earbuds makes them resistant to splashes and sweat during exercise.

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Internally, what we get to see on the LinkBuds Fit is a V2 processor from Sony. This advanced chip also helps in other noise-canceling processes efficiently. Moreover, it supports an adaptive noise control mode. The LX300-II MK and LX300-IIF power up the latest quatre-fold, a dynamic driver unit with rear twin ducts. Allowing users to enjoy high-quality audio, with the support of the DSEE Extreme technology.

Sony LinkBuds Open: Open-Ring Design with Enhanced Comfort

The LinkBuds Open Earbuds also follows the same design principle. Thus, they maintain the open-ring marine design and are made ergonomically curved. The sturdier elastic material is used together with a newly developed 11 mm driver to improve the audio but stay comfortable. Another feature that enhances the ability of the device used by a user is adaptive volume control.

The main advanced automatic control functions are supported by both models. They also include the wide-area tap for flexibility in their designs. Moreover, the LinkBuds Open is equipped with a battery that lasts a little longer, to be exactly 22 hours. As the Fit, these earbuds also support water resistance with the IPX4 rating.

Last, Sony presents the first portable speaker of the series. The LinkBuds Speaker is designed to improve the sound quality. It connects wirelessly with LinkBuds headphones, thereby making it diverse. The speaker is also IPX4 water resistant and allows battery backup of up to 25 hours.

The LinkBuds Fit and LinkBuds Open are going for $199. It comes in different colours among them the Olivia Rodrigo violet finish. That brings us to the LinkBuds Speaker which is priced at $149 and comes in black and white.

Sony’s newest Link Buds series has style, functionality, and endurance. These products are for those users who require a high-quality audio output for different purposes.

Four New Tools Unveiled at OpenAI Dev Day 2024

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OpenAI Dev Day 2024 introduced four groundbreaking products created for developers. It was not a pompous affair, as has been the case in the past. However, the upgrades introduced offered developers more flexibility for reaching those goals.

Realtime API Boosts Inter-Speech Interaction

To be precise, Realtime API can now be used to create multimodal applications of low latency. This also makes voice-enabled app development easier since it cuts on the use of several models. The construction of the API provides six fixed voice options thus enhancing speech-to-speech interactions. It can also be used by developers for natural language processing for several language conversations.

Vision Fine-Tuning for Custom Image Understanding

Example of a desktop bot successfully identifying the center of UI elements via vision fine-tuning with website screenshots.

To function in terms of image understanding, developers can use vision fine-tuning by OpenAI to adjust GPT-4o. It facilitates such duties as visual search and medical image analysis among others. This new capability itself has been used to report improvements in companies such as Grab.

Prompt Caching Reduces Costs and Latency

Prompt Caching was developed to address the issue of excessive input by the developers and hence cutting down their cost. Cached prompts come cheaper by 50% off the regular prize, a relief to developers in terms of their costs.

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Latency is also enhanced in this feature because many sub-sequentially processed inputs are reused. The cache data is wiped clean after short intervals of non-use.

Model Distillation Streamlines Model Fine-Tuning

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Currently, OpenAI also provides Model Distillation for development to optimize smaller models effectively. The new approach records input-output pairs for the purpose of the fine-tuning and the evaluation. This means that developers can use the same technique as the large models models but will cost less.

The OpenAI Dev Day 2024 has been about improving the performers’ efficiency. The accessibility and affordability of models are also reflected by these innovations, which prove that OpenAI prioritizes these goals for the developers.

Prepare for MyDigital ID Requirement in MyJPJ App by October 10!

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MyJPJ app recently released new information related to MyDigital ID. Users will have to register a MyDigital ID account soon. This requirement comes into force on the 10th of October year 2024. To get to the app, you need to sign up using the digital ID platform.

MyDigital ID was rolled out early this year to those who work in government sectors. Those are, It is also a centralized digital verification system. It will simply take one to register with a Kiosk station, that is spread across the country. You can also register using the mobile application.

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It is that simple to register, one only needs to photograph their identity card. Take pictures of the front and the rear side simultaneously. This makes the registration easy and fast for all the users in the process.

MyJPJ app enables the holder’s digital driving licenses and road tax services. You can also reinstate these services in the app itself. However, it is advisable to register with MyDigital ID for continued service.

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The minister said that the government wants to extend the use of MyDigital ID to other services. These words were echoed by newly minted Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim. Such a system has been in use in other government apps, including MySejahtera. But, MyDigital ID is not pervasive yet so mandated across the region.

This change, therefore, requires that users proceed to register as soon as possible. Such measures will guarantee a continuous supply of necessary products and services for people. Make sure to be up to date with what’s going on in order to not see your app usage being interrupted.

Upgrade Your Wi-Fi with CelcomDigi New Plan, Free FTTR Add-On

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CelcomDigi has launched a campaign on its FTTR add-on. It is for both new fibre customers and existing fibre which can subscribe to this offer. Customers subscribing to the 1Gbps fiber get the base FTTR add-on for free. The promotion is conducive for the customers with better Wi-Fi accessibility in continuation to every room.

This 1+1 FTTR plan normally costs RM1,920 for the set up. But as I mentioned earlier, it is available for RM1,176 during promotion now. Customers can pay this amount through affordable 24 months’ instalment plan reasonably at RM 49 per month. This plan comes with a router and one is a slave to the other to help in expanding the Wi-Fi coverage around the house.

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Perfect for up to 1500 square feet home

Though base plan includes bandwidth up to 1Gbps in speed, it is suitable for homes that do not exceed 1500sqft. In case of larger homes there are several more choices available in CelcomDigi further this information. The 1+2 plan is priced at RM1,800 meaning installation cost is RM649. Also, the 1+3 plan costs RM2,280 while the installation fees stands at RM864. Such plans include having many slave units for enhanced beefing up of Wi-Fi signals in larger homes.

FTTR Add-On Service Requirements for Subscription

The free FTTR add-on is available only to customers who select the 1Gbps fibre plan as their package. This plan comes with the provision of a 24 months contract agreement. It costs RM249 per month, or at least it used to, now the CelcomDigi postpaid users can get it for RM 239. This promotion has great value to the customers interested in better home internet connection.