The PS Vita came around the time that smartphones were up and coming. And alongside it were mobile games, considered by many at the time to be the next frontier of gaming. On one hand, hindsight is 20/20 and the current cesspit of monetisation machines that is mobile gaming is bare for all to see, with real gems being few and far in between. But on the other, one can argue that it’s because some of the higher ups at Sony got a glimpse of the future, but didn’t brace hard enough for the passing tidal wave, that the Vita got washed away as a result....

SamMobile cites sources that claim that the next clamshell foldable smartphone by the company will finally be sporting the productivity feature. If you need a reminder of what that is, Samsung DeX allows for devices to act as a workstation when connected to an external display. The user interface will also switch to something more desktop-like, and you can complete the experience by connecting a mouse and keyboard to it....

Most exciting of all is the slashed price for the PS5’s DualSense Wireless Controller, which is offered at RM269 during the Days of Play sale. According to Sony, the discount applies to the non-limited colourways for the controller; including White, Midnight Black, Cosmic Red, Starlight Blue, Nova Pink, Galactic Purple and Gray Camouflage. At RM80 off from its current RM349 price point, the upcoming sale is the perfect opportunity to pick up the DualSense if you’ve been on the fence about it....

we can interlink to music streaming apps. Also, in the h1, the last word is incomplete so please check it 1. Delete and re-install Spotify app Of late, the updates to the app have been pulling the performance down. No matter what the team says (and yes, I do appreciate the devs for developing such a wonderful app), Spotify app does have some issues of its own. On most forums and support queries, you’ll be told to delete the app and re-install it as a last resort....

We actually stumbled upon it in IOI City Mall at Putrajaya while working on the story regarding the GSC IMAX with Laser hall earlier this month. In fact, you should be able to spot the cinema on the right-hand side of the photo below: At the moment, we have no clue at all what the Unifi Store is all about. For one, we actually reached out to TM representatives earlier this week but were met with radio silence until now and we couldn’t find it on Unifi’s website too which currently only has a listing for TMpoint locations as well as authorised dealers and reseller outlets....

Musk claims that this “is the only realistic way to address advanced AI bot swarms taking over”. Which is a weird justification to say the least. Making things a worse case of mixed messaging, the announcement tweet is followed up by another that reads “That said, it’s OK to have verified bot accounts if they follow terms of service and don’t impersonate a human”. — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) March 28, 2023 This is quite the turn of events, especially considering the announcement from last week when Twitter said that legacy check marks will be discontinued on 1 April....

As a quick primer, the investigations into TikTok began late last year, after it was reported by the New York Times that the employees of the social media platform were improperly using the personal data of its users. Those users also included the date of two reporters. For the record, the employees were fired after the report got out, but by then, it was too late, as the US government was already on the warpath against the company, more so after it accused it of being a propaganda vehicle for the Chinese Communist Party (CCP)....

As WABetaInfo reports, WhatsApp is working on adding an option called “Choose my username” on users’ profile pages of the messaging app. Separately, TechCrunch has also found code referencing usernames in the latest version of the app. Besides what is spelled out on the tin, it remains unclear what are the benefits of having a username in addition to the usual phone number identifier. WABetaInfo claims that this adds another layer of privacy for accounts, making it so that users can communicate with businesses within the app without exposing their phone number....

In the blog post containing the announcement, Microsoft specifically lists four, three of which have already been mentioned above. The third is the gz, another format used by Unix-like systems. As for the rest, the company says that they come from the Libarchive open-source project. As a result “You now can get improved performance of archive functionality during compression on Windows”. [Image: Microsoft]This is good news simply because RAR is just about the most common archive file format the average user will come across, alongside maybe 7-zip....

Xcentz has emerged as a strong accessory brand with its excellent products like surge protector power strip and universal travel adapter. The brand has now come up with a five-port USB charging station to charge your smart devices like iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, and other devices using USB-C cable. Xcentz 48W 5-Port USB Hub This USB charging station has impressed me with its design, performance, and safety features. The compact charging dock boasts travel-friendly design as you can easily pack it in your bag....

For starters, the new Xiaomi 13 series share the same design language; most prominently on its rear panels, which showcases a very clean and minimalist aesthetic. The vanilla model sports a flat display and surrounding frame, while the Pro model exhibits a more rounded overall look to complement its curved screen. Regardless of variant, both come with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 flagship chipset, Dolby Atmos-tuned stereo speakers, IP68 water and dust resistance, Android 13-powered MIUI 14, Leica-enhanced imaging features, 50 W wireless and 10 W reverse wireless charging, as well as Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5....

To bring you up to speed; the Redmi Note 12 series consists of a standard offering, as well as Pro and Pro+ variants. All three models feature the same design language and IP53 rating for dust and water resistance, though only the latter two sport curved displays. Certain specifications also differ from one model to another, with the Pro+ variant naturally being the more premium variant. The vanilla version sports a 6....

There are two devices that are likely candidates for the upcoming Malaysian launch: the Redmi 12 and Redmi 12 5G. The Redmi 12 was unveiled last month in Thailand and is the successor to the Redmi 10. This device already received SIRIM certification shortly after its debut, so it wouldn’t be surprising if this is the phone that Xiaomi has in store for us. The Redmi 12 sports a 6....

If you are facing the same problem, this article is for you! I have shown 13 ways to fix the ‘unable to load video or photo’ error on iPhone. 1. Check your iPhone storage If your iPhone denies access to your photos or gallery, the first thing you might want to check is if you’ve used up your iPhone storage. This is often the case if you’re not on iCloud+....

Ways to Use iPhone Headphones like a Pro The buttons on the EarPods remote control can be used for several actions. Here are the best ones categorized under suitable headings. Note that most of the actions below can also be performed using any reputable, MFi certified earphone with remote. Music Play or Pause: Press the center button of the headphone remote control. This will pause the playing song and vice versa....

All iPhone 12 and newer models support 5G. There are several reasons why you can’t use 5G on your iPhone that supports 5G, like a problem with the carrier or the SIM itself. Below is a comprehensive guide on common issues and possible fixes if 5G is not working on your iPhone. Common problems causing 5G not showing up on iPhoneWhat to do if 5G is not working on your iPhone...

As more altcoins get approved by the Securities Commission (SC), this has made altcoin investment appealing to Malaysian investors. Generally, an altcoin provides additional purposes and improved functionalities of an existing cryptocurrency. The best way to invest in them is through a regulated altcoin exchange. As of 2022, the SC has approved nine digital assets in Malaysia, eight of which are altcoins: Ethereum (ETH), Ripple (XRP), Litecoin (LTC), Bitcoin Cash (BCH), Chainlink (LINK), Uniswap (UNI), Cardano (ADA), and Solana (SOL)....

That there is an FE version of the RTX 4070 is a little bit of a surprise, given that NVIDIA had skipped making one with its RTX 4070 Ti. To reiterate, the cooler shroud looks identical to the ones used on the RTX 4080 and RX 4090. It is also likely to be significantly smaller than its powerhouse siblings and based on earlier rumours, about the same size as the RTX 3070 Ti, side-by-side....

It seems that the issue came from a “kinked” track near Bandaraya with early observations suggesting that it was due to structural damage of a flyover in the area. Rapid KL the damage is believed to have been caused by nearby construction work. — Ask Rapid KL (@askrapidkl) January 27, 2023 The company’s engineers are currently in the affected area, assessing the situation alongside structural experts to determine safety and stability....

The latest version of App Store Connect that comes with support for the Vision Pro app is v1.12. Developers can download the latest App Store Connect app from iPhones and iPad. For the unaware, App Store Connect is an app that contains a suite of tools using which developers can view sales reports, access app analytics, invite users to test their apps with TestFlight, and do much more. Here’s what the release notes of App Store Connect v1....