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DCA Malaysia issues directive on bringing Galaxy Note7 on flights
Since Samsung’s recent troubles with the Galaxy Note7 that had their batteries igniting in separate incidents, it’s understandable that people are somewhat up in arms over their latest flagship phone. They’ve issued a general global recall for the Note7 and offered free replacement devices though several of them also caught fire. Since then, they’ve unfortunately…
Read MoreGrocery shopping with your mouse? 11street says yes!
While online e-tailers are usually renowned for the array of tech related hardware, garments and other interesting bric-a-brac that they have on offer, all of them available at the click of a mouse, 11street has upped the ante on the array of merchandise they offer as you can now buy fresh, chilled or frozen groceries…
Read MoreParrot unleashes flock of pro and recreational drones. Ride of the Valkyries ensues.
Local distributor TJM today launched a quartet of Parrot drones – the Disco FPV, the Bebop 2 FPV, the Swing and the Mambo. Out of the four, the Disco FPV and Bebop 2 FPV are designed for serious camera work while the Swing and Mambo are designed for more casual recreational use. Parrot Disco FPV…
Read MoreRAF Typhoons perform flypast of Petronas Twin Towers
People in downtown Kuala Lumpur around the KLCC towers were treated to a rare sight today as a trio of Typhoon fighters did a slow flypast at the iconic Malaysian landmark. The three Typhoons were flown by pilots from the British Royal Air Force (RAF) 1 (Fighter) squadron from RAF Lossiemouth, Scotland. 1 Squadron is…
Read MoreHuawei’s MediaPad M3 and Nova Plus arrive in Malaysia
Huawei’s Nova Plus smartphone and MediaPad M3 tablet that were glimpsed at IFA 2016 in Berlin are now finally available for sale in Malaysia. The MediaPad M3 is Huawei’s take on a slate that comes with an 8.4-inch, 2,560 x 1600 pixel resolution display. Running under the hood is Android 6.0 on a HiSilicon Kirin 950 processor paired with 4GB…
Read MoreFive lucky iPhone7 buyers enjoy personal delivery by GEMFIVE CEO
Online e-tailer GEMFIVE delighted five lucky customers last night who had preordered the new iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus with a surprise personal delivery by GEMFIVE Chief Executive Officer Kwek Kon Chao. “We’ve had a great response to our iPhone 7 and 7 Plus preorders, and so I thought it would be a nice…
Read MoreSamsung offers swap for S7 Edge or refund for Galaxy Note7’s in Malaysia
Samsung today issued an official statement for owners of the Galaxy Note7 in Malaysia that existing users may get a refund or swap for a Galaxy S7 Edge. This is contingent on users returning their Note7. Owners of the Galaxy Note7 who acquired their phones in the pre-order will be contacted from 13th October onwards by Samsung’s…
Read MoreFacebook says Mobile is the device of choice for Malaysians, shares ‘Mobile Moves Commerce’ insights
Facebook today hosted a talk where clients such as McDonald’s Malaysia and StoreHub shared their experiences with the platform. Facebook also shared a number of interesting facts regarding the usage and shopping habits of Malaysians in terms of mobile usage and m-commerce. According to a study commissioned by Facebook, 94% of Malaysians on Facebook discover…
Read MoreMavic Pro drone and Osmo Mobile gimbal launched in Malaysia
ECS ICT Berhad today took the wraps off two new devices from DJI – the Mavic Pro drone and the Osmo Mobile smartphone gimbal in a launch today in Malaysia. The Mavic Pro has a range of 7km with a maximum speed of 40mph. The Drone has a nose-mounted 12.35-MP camera that captures snaps in…
Read MoreOPPO’s F1s shows its stuff at KLPF with photo exhibition
The Kuala Lumpur Photography Festival (KLPF) at the Kenanga Wholesale City mall is an annual affair that offers shutterbugs a chance to talk shop, check out the latest hardware and admire the work of their fellow peers. OPPO was there in force with a booth showcasing their latest F1s selfie phone which bucks the trend…
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