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Weekly Tech Updates (August 20, 2021)


By Joshua LIN August 20, 2021

Weekly Tech Updates is an easy and convenient way to keep up with all the happenings in the tech world. Stay tuned every Friday for all the latest updates.

New Product Releases in Malaysia:

  1. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3, Z Flip 3, Watch4 and Buds2
  2. Xiaomi Redmi 10
  3. OPPO Reno6 Pro
  4. realme Book

News:

1. Intel previews the latest 12th– Gen Alder Lake family of processors

Intel has provided more details on the upcoming 12th– Gen Core Processors with Hybrid Technology that will launch later this year into desktop and mobile platforms.

It will be their 2nd generation hybrid architecture built on Intel’s 7 process node technology that aims to provide a boost in PC performance while being more energy efficient.

With promises to lead in support for future technologies such as LPDDR5, Wi-Fi 6E, PCIe Gen5, and Thunderbolt 4; Intel will definitely aim to be back to the CPU competitiveness.

2. Digital car insurance now being offered by AirAsia money

In partnership with PolicyStreet, AirAsia money will now offer a full-service digital car insurance that includes road tax renewal and instant price comparisons between multiple insurance providers to choose the best deal.

In celebration of this partnership offering, AirAsia money will be offering attractive discounts and even run a contest offering attractive prizes.

3. AirAsia’s Teleport to acquire delivery platform DeliverEat

AirAsia’s logistics subsidiary Teleport will be acquiring Penang based Malaysian online food delivery platform Delivereat.

AirAsia aims to expand and improve its end-to-end logistics chain and with this acquisition it will be able to improve on fast and affordable delivery transportation options. The acquisition deal is valued at USD 9.8 million.

4. Facebook introduces Horizon Workrooms, reimagining workspaces in VR

As more and more employers embrace the concept of working remotely, Facebook has introduced a new connectivity tool that aims to improve online collaboration through VR called Horizon Workrooms, which will be free to download on their All-in-One VR headset the Oculus Quest 2.



    An Adorable Tribute to Malaysia’s Tokyo 2020 Athletes


    By Editor August 11, 2021

    The Tokyo Olympics 2020 might have come to an end over the weekend but the glory and hope delivered by our Malaysian athletes burns on.

    Although the team did not manage to secure a gold medal that fellow Malaysians had been hoping for, all athletes brought out the best from within. A number of them even broke personal records.

    More important than winning medals, these athletes gave fellow Malaysians a reason to stand united, a reason to cheer and a reason to celebrate.

    With that being said, we came across these adorable doodles by Moodoodles of our beloved heroes which we’d like to share with everyone.

    1. Goh Liu Ying & Chan Peng Soon

    Olympics Event:
    Badminton Mixed Doubles

    2. Azizulhasni
    Awang

    Olympics Event:
    Men’s Keirin

    3. Farah Ann

    Olympics Event:
    Artistic gymnastics

    4. Aaron Chia & Soh Wooi Yik

    Olympics Event:
    Badminton Men’s Double

    5. Pandalela Rinong

    Olympics Event:
    Diving

    4. Aaron Chia & Soh Wooi Yik

    Olympics Event:
    Badminton Men’s Double

    5. Welson Sim

    Olympics Event:
    Swimming

    6. Nur Dhabitah Sabri

    Olympics Event:
    Diving

    7. Lee Zii Jia

    Olympics Event:
    Badminton

    It might be the end of the Tokyo 2020 Olympics but our fight for a gold medal will never end! Until the day we hear our national anthem proudly played, let us stand united and cheer on for our national athletes.