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Google Circle to Search Upgrades: QR Code Scanning Now available

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Google Circle to Search Upgrades: QR Code Scanning Now available
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Google Circle to Search is more powerful than ever. Recently, the feature gained a Share button that made sharing content much easier. And now, Google is working to roll out support for scanning barcodes and QR codes. That indeed is a big addition to Circle to Search.

The barcode and QR code scanner has been a long-expected feature. We first heard the rumors about it back in May. Later on, in June, it came to life as a demo. Now, an X post from Mishaal Rahman hints at the feature’s actual rollout.

Once that feature is turned on in your device, Google Circle to Search will automatically start detecting and scanning for a barcode or QR code. A new chip will appear atop any valid code you come across. The chip will smoothly take you to the relevant results.

Google Circle to Search

This is rolling out broadly, so a lot of users will have this shortly. If you have a supported Google Pixel or Samsung Galaxy device, you can try it today. Head into a webpage or open an image that includes a QR code and use the long-press home button.

It should be on by default without any extra action to circle the code. This would make the lives of people who wish to attain information from barcodes and QR codes much easier. A huge user experience that is going to set a leading example for Circle to Search.

Galaxy S24 FE: Everything You Need to Know Before Its Release

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Galaxy S24 FE: Everything You Need to Know Before Its Release
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The Samsung Galaxy S24 FE is inching closer to its highly awaited launch. The latest news has it that the smartphone has surfaced in an FCC certification with key details. A live image of the US-bound model, SM-S72U, surfaced online, which shows the device undergoing routine FCC tests. The image does not give any clear view, but it is enough to let everyone know the imminent arrival of this smartphone.

The Galaxy S24 FE will arrive with some upgrades over its predecessor. To note, it will pack in reverse wireless charging at 9W, up from 4.5W. It’s also said to have a bigger and brighter display, plus an even larger battery coming in at 4,565mAh-a probable extension of playback time for videos and music. These are said to be made while maintaining wired charging at 25W speeds.

Galaxy S24 FE

Camera-wise, the Galaxy S24 FE is going to pack the same set of shooters as the Galaxy S23 FE, it will feature a 50MP + 12MP + 8MP rear camera setup, accompanied by a 10MP front camera. The biggest change, however, comes with the US-bound model as it will boast the Exynos 2400 SoC, just like the global variants of the device.

Galaxy S24 FE

While Samsung has yet to confirm the date of release of the Galaxy S24 FE, this does seem likely for October this year. This would be a follow-on from Samsung placing quite powerful devices in their Fan Edition series.

Brazil Bans X (Twitter) with Severe Fines for VPN Users

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Brazil Bans X (Twitter) with Severe Fines for VPN Users
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Brazil has imposed a major ban on Elon Musk’s X. The country took such a drastic measure over differences related to the dissemination of disinformation. According to the New York Times, anyone trying to circumvent the ban by accessing X (Twitter) through VPNs in Brazil faces a stern punishment. It goes all the way up to fines of almost $9,000 a day for the breach of the ban.

X (Twitter)

It happened when the government of Brazil ordered X (Twitter) to stop hosting disinformation on its site. Musk framed the directive as “censorship.” The fight escalated. On Wednesday, Brazil demanded that X identify a legal representative who is resident in Brazil. With X failing to act on the instruction after the 24-hour deadline for compliance lapsed, it was banned.

X (Twitter)

This development surely projects a question mark on the way X handled the issue. The ruling has provided evidence of the tussle between social networks and national regulations, which seems to be growing. The measures imposed by Brazil are strictly a reflection of concerns about online misinformation. The outcome is still uncertain as both parties try to get through this complex issue.

Get the Pixel 9 Pro Fold in the UK with Special Pre-Order Offers

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Get the Pixel 9 Pro Fold in the UK with Special Pre-Order Offers
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Google has announced some promotions for the pre-orders of Pixel 9 Pro Fold in the UK. The promotion will run up to September 5, 2024. Even though there isn’t any discount on price, Google is offering considerable storage capacity. Now, the 512 GB variant will be available for £1,749, the same price as the 256 GB version. Unfortunately, there is no 1 TB variant.

Moreover, Google is offering some pretty good trade-in options. The customers can get discounts of up to £835. While the maximum trade-in value is £535, there’s an extra top-up of £300 for pre-orders. With a flagship model like the iPhone 15 Pro Max 1TB in exchange, they can get the maximum discount.

Pixel 9 Pro Fold

What’s more, Google is offering a 40% discount on the Pixel Watch 3. It’s applicable in case of purchasing this gadget as a part of some kind of bundle. If purchased together with the Pixel 9 Pro Fold, that smartwatch cost will be reduced by £200.

Pixel 9 Pro Fold

The Pixel 9 Pro Fold features exclusive AI enhancements. Gemini AI sits end-to-end throughout the Pixel software. Buyers also get one year of access to Google’s Gemini Advanced features for services such as Gmail and Google Docs.

Pixel 9 Pro Fold
Pixel 9 Pro Fold

These offers are similar to those made by Samsung. Samsung’s recent launches of Z Fold6 and Z Flip6 carried similar discounts and trade-ins, too. Thus, Google has used these promotions to show off its vision for AI-powered smartphones after success with the Pixel 8 series.

New India-Malaysia Startup Alliance to Boost Tech Innovation and Investment

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New India-Malaysia Startup Alliance to Boost Tech Innovation and Investment
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Where a Letter of Cooperation was signed between Cradle Fund Sdn. Bhd. and Invest India to create the India-Malaysia Startup Alliance via Startup India. The development focused on increasing the collaboration between technology startups from both nations further to create an active, connected community of startups.

Invest India is one of the most important initiatives for Startup India, and it fosters the growth of startups in the country. This initiative contributes to developing a strong innovation ecosystem under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry. It plays an important role in attracting much-needed foreign investment and developing economic progress. Hence, it fits into India’s ambition to be a hub for startups globally.

India-Malaysia Startup

It was a significant partnership, said Malaysia’s Minister of Science, Technology, and Innovation, YB Tuan Chang Lih Kang. Economically, Malaysia and India are closely knit, and the present alliance is in addition to that. The deal encourages Malaysian startups to enter the large Indian market. On the other hand, Indian startups are given pathways into the ASEAN region through Malaysia.

India-Malaysia Startup

Cradle Chief Executive Norman Matthieu Vanhaecke said the alliance is a strategic partnership. In many ways, this is the first such arrangement between both countries. The move was likely to give a boost to cross-border tech entrepreneurship in Malaysia and India. Besides, this could be expected to pave the way for transformative growth across the startup sectors in the two countries.

India-Malaysia Startup

The ceremony for the exchange of the LOC was held in New Delhi on August 21, 2024. It formed a part of Malaysia’s official visit to India, led by its Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim. Over the next year, IMSA shall foster mutual understanding and encourage industry partnership opportunities. Some of the key activities include virtual sessions, knowledge-sharing events, and startup matchmaking programs.

LG Leads in V2X Security with First-Ever Common Criteria Certification

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LG Leads in V2X Security with First-Ever Common Criteria Certification
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LG Electronics has gained the world’s first CC certification for its V2X transceiver module, a major milestone. The module, supplied to Volkswagen’s MQB platform, set a new bar in automotive cybersecurity. This CC certification signified that the device by LG would feature powerful protection against unauthorized access and interference, meeting the high-security requirements.

LG V2X

This certification reveals that LG intends to be at the forefront of the global automotive components market. V2X technology allows a vehicle to communicate with other vehicles, traffic infrastructure, and even pedestrians. As more and more vehicles go online, security around such communication becomes paramount. LG is quite proactive against security threats regarding V2X and works hard to have component offerings kept strictly to regulations in Europe.

The VW Transceiver Module also earned an EAL 2+ rating from the Spanish National Cryptologic Centre, which substantiates LG’s capability for advanced security. This level of certification indicates a broad safety feature of the module and its wide range of reliability. As part of its endeavors, LG emphasizes commitments to safety and reliability in the connected car era.

LG V2X

It plans to expand its security achievements to its V2X solutions for Volkswagen’s MEB electric vehicle platform within the year. In sum, this proves that LG is continuously committed to attaining high standards of security with competitive automotive solutions. This achievement aims to solidify its position in the global automotive parts market.

Besides the recent certification, LG received several other important security certifications in the past. In 2022, the company gained the certification of TISAX and also received CSMS from TÜV Rheinland. These attest to the commitment of LG to the delivery of innovative and secure solutions for future mobility.

Onyx Boox Go 10.3: The Ultimate Note-Taking E-Reader

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Onyx Boox Go 10.3: The Ultimate Note-Taking E-Reader
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Onyx Boox Go 10.3″ is an e-reader, sleek, narrow, and pretty powerful, managing to combine functionality with style. It weighs 365g, hence very light to hold. The premium metal frame rounded with a slim stylish design adds taste to this superior device. The front bezel is minimal, making the reading more appealing.

It has a 10.3-inch E INK Carta 1200 screen. The text is sharp and clear, given the resolution of 2480×1880 and with 300 PPI. Given the high resolution, the reading experience is pretty good, even with small fonts. A major drawback is that the Boox Go 10.3 doesn’t have a front light, which makes reading in poor light very poor.

Boox Go 10.3

Boox Go 10.3 is fitted with a 2.4GHz 8-core CPU and 4GB of RAM for smoothly running multitasking while reading and taking notes. It also has 64GB of internal storage to store a decent-sized digital library. It runs on Android, opening up a wide realm of applications and functions.

Boox Go 10.3

One such feature is that it supports taking notes. A stylus is provided on which the users can write on the screen with it. This comes in handy for scholars and professionals who have to footnote documents. This also supports various annotation tools, which makes it more useful.

Boox Go 10.3

Regarding battery life, the Boox Go 10.3 scores impressively. It can go weeks on a single charge, hence making it very fit for travel. Not an ideal device due to missing front lighting and low storage, but even for these limited capabilities, the Boox Go 10.3 could replace many in finding a bit higher-class e-reader with notetaking functions.

Discover the HONOR Magic V3 and New Flagship Devices

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Discover the HONOR Magic V3 and New Flagship Devices
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HONOR Malaysia is preparing to roll out its latest flagship devices this coming September 5, where it will show the world the thinnest and lightest AI foldable smartphone, called the HONOR Magic V3. It will present a global launch for the device parallel to the main event at IFA 2024 in Berlin, which makes Malaysia one of the first countries to see the device live.

HONOR Magic V3

First, the HONOR Magic V3 is the thinnest of them all. It has a thickness of 9.2mm only. If unfolded, it measures 4.35mm, with a total weight of 226g. Hence, it is lighter compared to many flagship bar phones in the market.

HONOR Magic V3

Apart from the sleek design, Magic V3 brings AI Defocus Technology. Minimize light and transient myopia to reduce eye strain. Test results indicate an average of 13 degrees in reducing eye strain within 25 minutes of usage.

MagicPad 2

The rest of the products HONOR will introduce are the MagicPad 2 and MagicBook Art 14. The back cover of the MagicPad 2 features aerospace glass fiber and boasts durability. With up to 85N/mm of force that it can withstand, MagicPad 2 has been made both portable and resistant.

Measuring only 1 cm thick, the MagicBook Art 14 is also HONOR’s lightest laptop to date, weighing only 1 kg, thanks to innovative materials and design. Among others, it features a magnesium alloy body and an ultra-slim fan that enhances its performance and portability.

For more information on these new devices, log on to HONOR Malaysia’s official Facebook page and website.

realme 13 5G and 13 Plus 5G: All You Need to Know

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realme 13 5G and 13 Plus 5G: All You Need to Know
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Realme has announced two new 5G models, the realme 13 5G and 13 Plus 5G. They’re kind of special since differentiating them from other released models, this time they did not use Qualcomm Snapdragon chips, but both are powered by MediaTek processors.

realme 13 5G

It features a 6.67-inch Full HD+ display OLED, with a refresh rate of 120Hz. It is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 6300 chipset. Available choices go up to 128GB and 256GB of storage, paired with 8GB of RAM. The battery capacity is at 5,000 mAh, with support for 45W fast charging.

Cameras on the realme13 5G include a 50MP main sensor, along with a 2MP depth sensor, while an IP64-rated design covers the water and dust resistance of the phone with a 16MP front camera.

Meanwhile, the realme13 Plus 5G keeps the same display but jumps to the MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Energy for its chipset. This model bumps the charging up to 80W, with the same 5,000mAh battery. It’s also got a higher IP65 water resistance rating.

realme 13 5G

Pricing of the realme13 5G starts at INR17,999 (~RM928) for the 128GB model, while the 256GB version will cost INR19,999 (~RM1,031). Meanwhile, the realme 13 Plus 5G goes like this: 8GB + 128GB is priced at INR22,999 (~RM1,186), 8GB + 256GB at INR24,999 (~RM1,289), and finally 12GB + 256GB at INR26,999 (~RM1,392). International availability wasn’t announced.

Infinix ZERO 40 5G New Standard for Vlogging Now In Malaysia

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Infinix ZERO 40 5G New Standard for Vlogging Now In Malaysia
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All Infinix needs to do now is bring this vlogging-centric ZERO 40 5G into Malaysia. With the dual 4K 60 FPS recording capability housed in this smartphone, ultra-high-definition videos from both the front and rear cameras will be available. ProStable technology will let users take in smooth footage.

Infinix ZERO 40 5G

In all, the Infinix ZERO 40 5G is designed to feature a 50MP Ultra-Wide front camera and a 108MP rear main camera. It also supports connectivity with GoPro to increase its outdoor shooting ability. The trendy design is emphasized by the Violet Garden color developed with WGSN.

The ZERO 40 5G has been fitted with a 6.78-inch display that is AMOLED in nature, supported by a refresh rate of 144Hz. Powering this has been a 5000mAh battery with a 45W fast charging system for long-lasting performance. It has further supported 20W wireless charging and up to 10W reverse charging.

Infinix ZERO 40 5G

Infinix offers a ZERO 40 5G CarlCare SVIP package, which includes a 24-month warranty and several special birthday gifts. Furthermore, some AI features on this device make it more convenient for daily use, like script writing and translation.

Available from August 29th, 2024, onwards for RM1,699. FREE VLOG Expert Creator Kit while stocks last. Head over to the Infinix Strollin Market now and get a feel of the device while joining the VLOG contest.

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