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[Review] Acer Alpha Switch 12 – The affordable convertible
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The Acer Switch Alpha 12 is a hybrid convertible designed in a fashion akin to the Microsoft Surface Pro 4 – it’s essentially a tablet with a kickstand that comes with a detachable keyboard. In Malaysia, the Switch Alpha 12 ships with a stylus and the aforementioned detachable keyboard dock that also doubles as a…
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 MoreDigi’s midnight iPhone 7 sales party draws in the crowds
Digi’s annual midnight party to celebrate the launch of every new iPhone has become something a tradition and the party for Apple’s new iPhone 7 and 7 Plus was no different. Dubbed the #TheAmazing7 midnight sales party, the event took place at Digi’s headquarters and saw both pre-order customers and walk-in buyers swinging by to…
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 MoreSoutheast Asia offers massive potential for E-Sports says H+K Strategies and Riot Games
E-sports spectatorship is a massive business that’s set to only grow bigger. The Asia Pacific region will account for 44% of the world’s e-sports audience by 2016. Counting eyeballs and sponsorship deals, it’s a potential gold mine for sponsors, players and the fans that support them. Today, representatives from Hill+Knowlton Strategies, Razer, Astro Malaysia and…
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…
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