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Apple’s iPhone 16 Event: New Features and Announcements

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Apple’s iPhone 16 Event: New Features and Announcements
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Apple’s iPhone 16 event is going to air on September 9th at 1 PM ET. Catch the latest and greatest at Apple live from the Steve Jobs Theater in Cupertino. “It’s Glowtime” is the slogan, hinting at really exciting updates. The plot will revolve around hardware upgrades and software enhancements.

iPhone 16 Event

This year’s iPhone lineup may not feature dramatic hardware changes but focus on refining software and integration of AI-powered Apple Intelligence. Slightly larger screens and redesigned cameras are a possibility for the new iPhones. The basic models might drop the square for a vertical camera layout.

A new capture button might be added, improving the photography and video recording feature in particular. This button would include zoom gesture controls, making landscape mode easier. Adding this feature to all the models or just the Pro versions is not clearly explained.

iPhone 16 Event

Apple is expected to announce, in addition to the iPhone, the Apple Watch Series 10 with a larger screen and maybe a new chip for higher performance or efficiency. Reports also note changes to the band system, which could affect compatibility with bands already available.

iPhone 16 Event

Finally, it’s time to refresh the AirPods with some new entry-level and mid-tier versions. Here, feature enhancements are expected, with the possibility of options for wireless charging. Apple will probably release iOS 18, iPadOS 18, and other major updates shortly after the event. So let’s wait for the iPhone 16 Event until later in October.

24-Hour Expiration Timer on Threads Posts: Testing New Feature

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24-Hour Expiration Timer on Threads Posts: Testing New Feature
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Threads are testing the 24-hour expiration timer on posts like Instagram Stories. This means that soon, posts or replies would disappear a day after they were originally sent. A certain number of users already have the possibility of testing this new option. It’s similar to Twitter’s old Fleets feature, which did not attract much popularity. However, this feature might help users who often delete their posts.

Threads posts

The test comes several months after Threads looked into auto-archiving posts. The latter feature would let users hide posts after a set time. However, the feature did not gain wide interest from users. Threads have not rolled it out on a wide scale yet. The new 24-hour expiration timer, meanwhile seems to be an alternative.

Threads hit 200 million users by the start of early August, a growth rate so rapid that now the company has introduced an analytics tool, named Insights. Insights help to keep track of performance on a user’s account, most especially for those with large followings. This is part of the effort that Threads is making toward enhancing user experience.

Threads posts

Meta also says that soon, post-scheduling will be available on Threads, so users will have a better handle on the content they post. This is a combination of enabling both these features, proving Threads to have the best future approach to user feedback. Being more flexible and user-friendly is all Meta wants Threads to be.

The 24-hour expiration timer could cater to as many. That specifically targets those people who do not like permanent postings for which they will have to go back and delete those manual postings. This will unarguably be one of the vital feature enhancements on Threads.

LG Donates RM 200,000 Air Purifiers to Enhance Hospital Air Quality

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LG Donates RM 200,000 Air Purifiers to Enhance Hospital Air Quality
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LG Malaysia has contributed air purifiers worth RM 200,000 to hospitals in Johor and Selangor. This move is in tandem with the brand’s vision of improving health and well-being. The donation includes units of LG PuriCare™ 360º ALPHA Pet and LG PuriCare™ 360º Double Booster Air Purifiers. Beneficiaries of this kind deed are such hospitals as Hospital Cyberjaya, Hospital Ampang, and Hospital Sultan Idris Shah Serdang, located in Selangor, and Hospital Sultanah Aminah, Hospital Sultan Ismail, and Hospital Sultanah Nora Ismail, located in Johor.

LG air purifiers

Clean air in hospitals is very essential, said Justin Choi, the managing director of LG Malaysia. He further commented that it is very important to maintain the air quality even post-pandemic. Advanced LG air purifiers remove 99.9 percent of bacteria, viruses, and harmful substances. It ensures that air quality in hospitals will be safe and clean for both patients and healthcare workers.

LG air purifiers
LG air purifiers

The LG PuriCare 360º Double Booster Air Purifier features a 360° design that captures pollutants in every way. Its Clean Booster rotates to deliver pure air efficiently. Furthermore, the LG PuriCare 360º ALPHA Pet air purifier is the perfect solution for people who have allergies or have pets, able to eliminate pet smells and hair.

LG air purifiers

This donation reflects LG Malaysia‘s furtherance in continuing its commitment to public health. Through the support of Jabatan Kesihatan Johor and Selangor, with the Malaysian Red Crescent Society, LG can ensure that it reaches out to those who are in need. This reinforces LG’s promise of making life better through innovation.

Introducing Nexode Power Bank Series With Innovative Features

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Introducing Nexode Power Bank Series With Innovative Features
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UGREEN has unveiled its Nexode Power Bank Series, featuring two powerful models. These power banks deliver over 100W, making them ideal for various devices. Moreover, their compact design fits easily into carry-on luggage or the palm of your hand.

Nexode Power Bank

The Nexode Power Bank 20000mAh 130W model offers two USB-C and one USB-A port. Thus, it is perfect for long trips and high-demand activities. Additionally, it includes a TFT screen that displays battery status and animated emoji faces to show charging progress.

Nexode Power Bank

In contrast, the Nexode Power Bank 12000mAh 100W model is designed for daily use. It features one USB-C and one USB-A port. Furthermore, it includes an LCD that shows battery level and animated facial expressions.

Nexode Power Bank

Both power banks support 65W fast recharging, fully charging devices within 1.5 hours. They can recharge an iPhone 15 up to four times. Consequently, their wide compatibility makes them suitable for smartphones, tablets, and laptops.

Nexode Power Bank

The Nexode Series also provides 13 layers of protection and safety certifications. It utilizes automotive-grade lithium-ion cells and a V-0 flame-retardant casing. UGREEN’s Thermal Guard system efficiently monitors temperature and dissipates heat.

Get the Redmi Pad SE 8.7 with Exclusive early-bird deals

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Get the Redmi Pad SE 8.7 with Exclusive early-bird deals
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Xiaomi introduced its new tablets in Malaysia, which the company has named the Redmi Pad SE 8.7, available in a Wi-Fi version and a 4G one. The tablet comes in Graphite Grey, Aurora Green, and Sky Blue as color options.

Redmi Pad SE 8.7

The Redmi Pad SE 8.7 costs starting from RM599, which begets the 128GB+6GB model. It clocks in at RM599 for the 64GB+4GB order of the 4G variant and RM699 for the 128GB+6GB version. The tablets are already available for purchase online or through Xiaomi’s authorized stores.

Redmi Pad SE 8.7

They are offered a free cover valued at RM149 under an early bird promotion valid until September 1, 2024, and special discounts on selected models, valid while stocks last. The tablets have an HD+ 8.7-inch screen with a 90Hz refresh rate and 600 nits of brightness.

Redmi Pad SE 8.7

Labeled the Pad SE 8.7, the hardware chipset working under its hood is a MediaTek Helio G85, and it comes with up to 128GB of storage along with support for expandable storage of up to 2TB through a microSD card. Both come with a 6,650mAh battery and 18W fast charging support.

Redmi Pad SE 8.7

The tablets run Xiaomi’s HyperOS, based on Android 14. They also have dual stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos, a 3.5mm headphone jack, and cameras for photography. All these in a neat, pocket-friendly package make the Redmi Pad SE 8.7 an exciting prospect in Malaysia for budget-conscious consumers.

X Staff Faces New Stock Grants Requirements Amid Tensions

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X Staff Faces New Stock Grants Requirements Amid Tensions
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Elon Musk recently informed staff at X about new stock grants. At the same time, the big catch will be that they all have to submit a one-page summary of their contributions now to be able to receive the stock options. These changes are made to attach stock grants directly to individual impact.

X Stock Grants

The updated policy has increased ongoing tensions at the company. Recently, the promotions process was delayed with no convincing reasons given. Staff at X, formerly Twitter, are already on high alert following a series of ongoing struggles under Musk’s ownership.

In addition, there is staff owed their annual equity refresher, which was due in April. Musk promised employees regular cash-outs in a similar way to how the model at SpaceX works. So far, this has not happened, another source of frustration for staff.

X Stock Grants

The last refresh, in October 2023, priced the company at $19 billion—far from the $44 billion Musk had paid for the company a year before. Employees received RSUs at a share price of $45 during this refresh.

As employees await clarity and compensation, the new stock grant policy is probably going to increase these anxieties. It is on the leaders of this company to address these issues to maintain staff morale.

Here’s Why Meta Abandoned Its High-End MR Headsets Project

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Here’s Why Meta Abandoned Its High-End MR Headsets Project
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The latest MR headsets from Meta are axing a highly anticipated project. According to Engadget, the company has stopped working on this high-end gadget, internally codenamed La Jolla, after a product review meeting between chief design officer John Cormack and CEO Mark Zuckerberg. This next-generation headset was supposed to be available in 2027 with capabilities beyond the Quest 3.

MR headsets

One of the major reasons cited behind the axing is related to its estimated price. Meta has been trying to keep this headset under $1,000—approximately RM4,343. However, its ambitious scope made it hard to reach this goal. Supposedly performing way better than the current Quest 3 would have made this very hard to manage in terms of pricing.

Although it is already officially canceled, Meta hasn’t given up on MR headsets yet. The company is expected to release a new model by 2026, the Meta Quest 4. With that model, advanced technology will supposedly be integrated, possibly including facial muscle movement tracking, which was hinted at in recent patents.

MR headsets
MR headsets

The decision reflects Meta’s continuous strategy of balancing innovation and cost. While the project in La Jolla is scrapped, the focus stays on delivering top quality at affordable prices in MR devices. An MR device Quest 4 will more than likely say a lot about where Meta is headed and if they can continue to push the envelope within practical pricing constraints.

Microsoft 365 Copilot: New Branding for AI Tools

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Microsoft 365 Copilot: New Branding for AI Tools
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Microsoft is renaming its Copilot AI tools to “Microsoft 365 Copilot.” The name will place more of a spotlight on the paid AI service as part of the company’s wide-ranging Microsoft 365 umbrella. The new name will be applied to the paid variant as well, replacing “Microsoft Copilot for Microsoft 365.

Microsoft 365 Copilot

The rebranding reaches different applications individually. For example, “Copilot in Word” will be named “Copilot in Word.” Other services, like Sales and Finance, have taken names like “Copilot for Sales” and “Copilot for Finance.”.

According to The Verge, Microsoft is also rolling out a new chat module that will be named “Business Chat” in their suite. This move is pretty typical for Microsoft with their structural rebranding strategy. This renaming has, however, brought about a little internal confusion within the teams.

Microsoft 365 Copilot

However, no major concerns have been brought up within the organization. It appears as though the Microsoft 365 team truly wishes to adopt the Copilot branding systemically. This is an effort to place all AI-related items under the Microsoft 365 name.

The rebranding mostly affects Microsoft’s AI products. There do not appear to be immediate changes for consumer-facing Copilot tools managed by Microsoft AI CEO Mustafa Suleyman. Much of this will bind AI tools to the Office suite.

Microsoft 365 Copilot

While this does make business-facing Copilots outdated as it binds AI tools with the Office suite, it remains to be seen if future Copilots will similarly be made obsolete outside of the suite. All in all, it is clear from this that Microsoft’s move toward consolidating artificial intelligence products under one brand.

The overall move is towards Microsoft 365 Copilot, meaning it’s just strategic for driving brand cohesion. This new, unified identity will probably see further updates and expansions of the Copilot brand in the future.

Xiaomi Redmi A3 Now Available for RM349 in Malaysia

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Xiaomi Redmi A3 Now Available for RM349 in Malaysia
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Xiaomi Malaysia has confirmed that the Redmi A3 will be subject to a permanent price cut to RM349. This represents a discount of RM80 compared to its launch price in March.

Redmi A3

The Redmi A3 comes with a 6.71-inch LCD with a resolution of 720 x 1650 pixels and is equipped with a 90Hz fast refresh rate, plus a claimed peak brightness of 500 nits, apart from Corning Gorilla Glass 3 protection.

Redmi A3

The device is powered by a MediaTek Helio G36 chipset, giving it good performance. Besides, it has 4GB of RAM and 128GB of storage, moreover, it provides a microSD card slot for expansion. Handled by Android 14, it is also fitted with 4G, Wi-Fi 5, and Bluetooth 5.4 connectivity.

Redmi A3

For the Redmi A3, photography is done through a dual camera setup that consists of an 8MP primary lens and a 0.08MP auxiliary lens, while an in-display 5MP selfie camera adorns the front side with a notch of tear-drop design.

Redmi A3

It is available in Midnight Black, Forest Green, and Star Blue. The device also features either a glass or faux leather back, depending on the color. You can now purchase it at its new price through Xiaomi’s official online store or Lazada today. The price update will go live tomorrow if you’re on Shopee.

Everything You Need to Know About the iQOO Z9s series

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Everything You Need to Know About the iQOO Z9s series
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iQOO has launched the Z9s series with two models added, the iQOO Z9s and Z9s Pro, it comes fitted with a 6.77-inch 1080p AMOLED display that runs at a refresh rate of 120Hz. There is, however, one more nit difference, the standard Z9s goes up to 1,800 nits, while the Pro does up to 4,500 nits.

iQOO Z9s

Under the hood, the iQOO Z9s is powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 7300 chipset. In comparison to the Pro version with Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3, it had way better performance compared to the vanilla version.

iQOO Z9s

In the camera segment, both phones come with a 50MP main sensor that comes with OIS. While the Z9s has only a secondary depth sensor backing the primary sensor, the Pro variant will have an additional 8MP ultra-wide lens. Up front, however, both phones retain the same 16MP front-facing camera for taking selfies.

iQOO Z9s

On both models, battery life is quite strong, powered by a 5,500mAh cell. The Z9s supports 44W fast charging, but the Pro version comes with 80W fast charging. There’s another point of differentiation.

iQOO Z9s

Availability and pricing vary Z9s at INR19,999 (~RM1,043) versus Pro at INR24,999 (~RM1,304), so they hit significantly divergent price points. There is no word yet on availability outside of India.

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