NEWS / 22 May 2013 / 12 hours 22 min ago
Acer launches three new Aspire series that are designed to redefine content creation and consumption, while also revolutionizing human touch and computing experience.
NEWS / 22 May 2013 / 13 hours 6 min ago
Yes today launched the world's first built-in 4G Chromebook, courtesy of Samsung and Google.
NEWS / 22 May 2013 / 15 hours 58 min ago
Cooler Master is all set for the upcoming COMPUTEX 2013. Find out more about the products that are set to be showcased here!
NEWS / 22 May 2013 / 16 hours 43 min ago
WeChat is marking a major milestone in their books, having reached a user base of 50 million recently.
NEWS / 22 May 2013 / 17 hours 49 min ago
We joined Intel Malaysia earlier today for a conference call with the people behind the new 4th Generation Intel Core processors, who spoke specifically about the low-power technologies featured in the upcoming processor lineup.
NEWS / 22 May 2013 / 20 hours 6 min ago
HP provides artists performing at Digital & Music Matters and YouTube FanFest with its newest products, such as the Envy x2 with Windows 8.
NEWS / 22 May 2013 / 20 hours 6 min ago
Microsoft's just-unveiled Xbox One gaming console will be receiving NVIDIA's popular PhysX and APEX software development kits.
NEWS / 22 May 2013 / 21 hours 17 min ago
Astro subscribers now no longer have to miss any highly-anticipated live events as they can watch it on their notebook PCs, tablets or smartphones.
NEWS / 22 May 2013 / 22 hours 1 min ago
While the mobile app and desktop version of Google+ has been constantly undergoing a series of improvements and updates, the mobile site is usually a step behind when it comes to such updates. Not intending to leave these users out in the cold, Google has updated the mobile version of Google+ as well.
NEWS / 22 May 2013 / 22 hours 17 min ago
Samsung is likely to announce the GALAXY S4 Active, which is touted as a rugged variant of its flagship device as images and video of the device have been leaked online.
Microsoft has just lifted the curtain on its next-generation Xbox console - the Xbox One. Find out more about the Xbox One, its new Kinect sensor, controller, games and our thoughts in this article.
NEWS / 21 May 2013 / 33 hours 22 min ago
Thermaltake revealed a list of power supply units (PSUs) that support Intel 'Haswell' CPUs as some low-end and budget PSUs are supposedly unable to deliver small amounts of power to support the processor's new C6/C7 low-power states.
Facebook became a powerful tool for keyboard warriors everywhere during the weeks leading up to the Malaysian elections on May 5. Here are my observations on the activities that followed throughout, as I watched the world's most popular social networking site become a weapon for cause and chaos.
What exactly is Google Glass for? Can a small wearable device change the way people interact with technology?
You wouldn't think twice about it, but for some of us, the evolution of the television has been quite a journey, seeing this everyday device transform from something boxy and cluttered into something slim and super detailed in its picture quality
Compact cameras are easy to use and highly pocketable. But what if you need one that can withstand the rigors and challenges of traveling off the beaten track? Enter the Olympus TG-2, which is built on the strengths of the original TG-1. Find out how the TG-2 fares in our review.
NEWS / 21 May 2013 / 44 hours 36 min ago
Dell's Project Ophelia is an Android-based PC that operates from a hardware dongle that is slated for launch this July for US$100. Previously showcased at CES in January this year, the dongle plugs into any device with a HDMI port and turns it into a PC.
NEWS / 21 May 2013 / 45 hours ago
Trend Micro offers their perspective on today's mobile devices.
NEWS / 21 May 2013 / 45 hours 17 min ago
Sony offered glimpses and flashes of what the new PlayStation 4 gaming console will look like in a short teaser video. Announced back in February, the full reveal of the PlayStation 4 is scheduled for Sony's E3 presentation on June 10, 2013.
NEWS / 21 May 2013 / 45 hours 26 min ago
Google Checkout will be shut down, and completely replaced by Google Wallet by November 20, 2013.
NEWS / 22 May 2013 / 12 hours 22 min ago
Acer launches three new Aspire series that are designed to redefine content creation and consumption, while also revolutionizing human touch and computing experience.
NEWS / 22 May 2013 / 13 hours 6 min ago
Yes today launched the world's first built-in 4G Chromebook, courtesy of Samsung and Google.
NEWS / 22 May 2013 / 15 hours 58 min ago
Cooler Master is all set for the upcoming COMPUTEX 2013. Find out more about the products that are set to be showcased here!
NEWS / 22 May 2013 / 16 hours 43 min ago
WeChat is marking a major milestone in their books, having reached a user base of 50 million recently.
NEWS / 22 May 2013 / 17 hours 49 min ago
We joined Intel Malaysia earlier today for a conference call with the people behind the new 4th Generation Intel Core processors, who spoke specifically about the low-power technologies featured in the upcoming processor lineup.
NEWS / 22 May 2013 / 20 hours 6 min ago
HP provides artists performing at Digital & Music Matters and YouTube FanFest with its newest products, such as the Envy x2 with Windows 8.
NEWS / 22 May 2013 / 20 hours 6 min ago
Microsoft's just-unveiled Xbox One gaming console will be receiving NVIDIA's popular PhysX and APEX software development kits.
NEWS / 22 May 2013 / 21 hours 17 min ago
Astro subscribers now no longer have to miss any highly-anticipated live events as they can watch it on their notebook PCs, tablets or smartphones.
NEWS / 22 May 2013 / 22 hours 1 min ago
While the mobile app and desktop version of Google+ has been constantly undergoing a series of improvements and updates, the mobile site is usually a step behind when it comes to such updates. Not intending to leave these users out in the cold, Google has updated the mobile version of Google+ as well.
NEWS / 22 May 2013 / 22 hours 17 min ago
Samsung is likely to announce the GALAXY S4 Active, which is touted as a rugged variant of its flagship device as images and video of the device have been leaked online.
NEWS / 21 May 2013 / 33 hours 22 min ago
Thermaltake revealed a list of power supply units (PSUs) that support Intel 'Haswell' CPUs as some low-end and budget PSUs are supposedly unable to deliver small amounts of power to support the processor's new C6/C7 low-power states.
NEWS / 21 May 2013 / 44 hours 36 min ago
Dell's Project Ophelia is an Android-based PC that operates from a hardware dongle that is slated for launch this July for US$100. Previously showcased at CES in January this year, the dongle plugs into any device with a HDMI port and turns it into a PC.
NEWS / 21 May 2013 / 45 hours ago
Trend Micro offers their perspective on today's mobile devices.
NEWS / 21 May 2013 / 45 hours 17 min ago
Sony offered glimpses and flashes of what the new PlayStation 4 gaming console will look like in a short teaser video. Announced back in February, the full reveal of the PlayStation 4 is scheduled for Sony's E3 presentation on June 10, 2013.
NEWS / 21 May 2013 / 45 hours 26 min ago
Google Checkout will be shut down, and completely replaced by Google Wallet by November 20, 2013.
NEWS / 21 May 2013 / 45 hours 41 min ago
Flickr has redesigned its site altogether with a change to the existing subscription plans. The new look showcases your images with a minimum of white space, and comes with 1 TB of free storage. Subscription plans have also been revised. Find out more here!
NEWS / 21 May 2013 / 45 hours 52 min ago
Multiple sources have confirmed that the Yahoo! board has approved a US$1.1 billion acquisition for the popular micro-blogging site Tumblr.
NEWS / 21 May 2013 / 46 hours 27 min ago
Just yesterday, Intel Malaysia officially kicked off its latest refresher campaign, the 'Generation Today' campaign. With great prizes up for grabs, the time may just be right to upgrade to a new Intel-powered PC.
NEWS / 21 May 2013 / 2 days ago
Today, we were briefed on MSI's soon to be released G-Series gaming notebooks. The latest generation of gaming notebooks from MSI will feature the newest Haswell Intel processors and AMD APUs. Read on to find out what you can expect.
NEWS / 20 May 2013 / 2 days ago
Samsung's SMART TV just got even more exciting with the launch of the Tonton TV app.
Microsoft has just lifted the curtain on its next-generation Xbox console - the Xbox One. Find out more about the Xbox One, its new Kinect sensor, controller, games and our thoughts in this article.
Compact cameras are easy to use and highly pocketable. But what if you need one that can withstand the rigors and challenges of traveling off the beaten track? Enter the Olympus TG-2, which is built on the strengths of the original TG-1. Find out how the TG-2 fares in our review.
A complete redesign of Google Maps was unveiled at the Google I/O conference, which includes removing many user interface elements in favor of a full screen map, as well as cleaner, quicker-loading vector maps and full integration with Google Earth and Google Streetview. We take a closer look at the new Google Maps.
MSI has just announced the Z87-GD65 Gaming motherboard, the company's first Intel Z87 board aimed at gamers and power users, with support for Intel 'Haswell' CPUs.
There's more to BlackBerry Live 2013 as we learned about Alicia Key's involvements in the company's global women's initiative, along with the version 10.1 update to the BlackBerry Enterprise Service 10 solution.
A complete revamp for Google's social network, Google+ has been announced. Changes include 41 new features, such as a revamped Photo tool, which includes some very smart features, a new Hangouts app, and many visual and technical improvements to the Google+ stream.
BlackBerry made a trio of announcements at the BlackBerry Live 2013 keynote in Orlando, Florida. They include a new QWERTY-toting BlackBerry 10 handset, the latest BlackBerry 10.1 OS update, as well as a major paradigm shift for its BBM service.
We were able to get a quick hands-on with Nokia's latest flagship smartphone, the Lumia 925. Details after the jump!
With all three hugely popular Android flagship models in the market - HTC One, Samsung GALAXY S4 and Sony Xperia Z, we round up the telco price plans and made some comparisons for your easy consumption. Happy shopping!
The Sony Alpha NEX-6 sits somewhere in-between the flagship NEX-7 and the NEX-5R, in terms of handling, performance and, of course, price. It comes with a 16MP sensor, an electronic viewfinder and takes after the prosumer controls of the NEX-7. Discover how the camera performs in our review.
The IFA Global Press Conference 2013 offered an outlook into the CE and home appliance markets for the IFA show in September. The biggest insight, however, is how some product categories are grabbing market share from familiar categories to win favor for the throne.
Adobe has announced that the next evolution of their apps will be exclusive to the new Creative Cloud. Instead of an update to Creative Suite 6, like Photoshop CS6, the new versions of Adobe apps will be rebranded to CC, like Photoshop CC, and only available to Creative Cloud subscribers.
As a variant of the Xperia Z, the Sony Xperia ZL arrives with a slightly less premium design and loses the water and dust resistive features. Is it as appealing as the Xperia Z or even a better smartphone? Find out in our review.
At Huawei's tenth annual Global Analyst Summit, the company shared its plans to conquer the smartphone market, taking down Apple and Samsung along the way.
FUJIFILM returns with an update to the breakthrough X100. The new X100S doesn't look very different, but what little has changed on the outside makes all the difference, while the insides are completely new. Find out what's new in our review.
MSI's flagship Intel Z77 Express motherboard - the Z77A-GD65 Gaming - is a nod to the gaming community. We check out how this gaming board performs as we put it through its paces!
As a conclusion to our review of 3DMark (2013)'s cross-platform benchmark, we'll be looking into the Cloud Gate benchmark, which is designed for integrated graphics processors and mobile discrete GPUs. We'll also take a look at how a handful of notebook PCs fare on the more intensive Fire Strike and Fire Strike Extreme.
Microsoft has entered the tablet fray with its Surface tablet that runs on Windows RT. Is there still space for the Surface RT in the already crowded tablet market? Can its focus on productivity break the 'duopoly' of Apple iPads and Android tablets? Read on to find out.
Spotify is launching today in Malaysia, but what is Spotify, where did it come from and just how do you use it? Check out our complete guide to Spotify and discover how to tap into an almost unlimited world of music (plus the top things you should do to maximize your Spotify experience).
As one of the rare few Android phones to be equipped with an Intel Atom Z2420 processor, how does the Acer Liquid C1 fare against the ARM-powered smartphones? Find out in this review.
Facebook became a powerful tool for keyboard warriors everywhere during the weeks leading up to the Malaysian elections on May 5. Here are my observations on the activities that followed throughout, as I watched the world's most popular social networking site become a weapon for cause and chaos.
What exactly is Google Glass for? Can a small wearable device change the way people interact with technology?
You wouldn't think twice about it, but for some of us, the evolution of the television has been quite a journey, seeing this everyday device transform from something boxy and cluttered into something slim and super detailed in its picture quality
We get some exclusive hands-on time with the new Buffalo MiniStation Air, due for release in Malaysia and Singapore sometime around January 2013.
Hands-on preview of the latest Tomb Raider game due for release on 5 March 2013
Email malware disguised as coupons and promotional offers as well as a new malware scam on Twitter involving a fake video of the U.S. President punching someone for calling him a derogatory term is on the rise.
Malaysia’s LGBT community was on alert after it was tipped off that a mainstream TV station is planning to infiltrate their online and mobile hangouts in an attempt to expose them in the worst possible way. Is this an infringement of privacy?
Megapixels and sensor sizes. How do they affect each other and more importantly, how do they affect your final image? In this blog post, I talk about both of them and what one means to the other. Also, with so many full frame options coming into play, do you think it’s worth trading your APS-C DSLR for a full frame (35mm) one?
One of the boons of being a tech writer is that you sometimes get the opportunity to travel to large events happening abroad. I was fortunate enough to be able to attend the Intel Developer Forum 2012 in San Francisco recently, and was inspired by several men there. Join me as I tell you about these men.
Many Facebook users became convinced that years-old private messages were being published publicly on users’ timelines for all to see. After much investigation, they were considered to be wrong however some still continue to speculate.
Day 3 of our World of Tanks Ural Steel 2012 Grand Finals tournament. Match summaries inside!
On Day 2 of his trip to Russia courtesy of Wargaming.net, the publisher of World of Tanks, GAX Malaysia Editor recounts his visit to the famous Kubinka Tank Museum.
GAX Malaysia Editor pays a visit to Moscow, Russia to cover the World of Tanks Ural Steel 2012 International Tournament. Day 1 impressions
Last week, Amazon announced the release of a number of new tablets under the Kindle brand and one particular model has caught my attention. Introducing the new Kindle Fire HD!
There has been much hype lately in the digital world about the recent amendment to the Evidence Act, where Section 114A has been introduced. Let’s look at the ways in which Section 114A can affect your online activities.
Everyone knows that sitting down too long can be bad for your health, especially in a desk job, but there is a way to solve that problem: Stand.
Do you ever have one of those days when you just can’t be bothered to go out to the shops because of the crowds, parking and pure chaotic-ness? It can be off-putting when I just need to get my things in an instant. This is where online shopping haven comes in!
Staying fit requires serious dedication. It isn't easy, but at least keeping track of your progress is as easy as 1-2-3 with these apps. Let's take a look at some of the most popular fitness apps for iOS and Android.
There is a first time for everything and this includes PC fairs. So here it is, my first experience at Pikom's PC fair last weekend.
Recently someone asked me what I thought about the new Mirrorless Interchangeable Lens cameras as opposed to the DSLR well being a DSLR or SLR user it was kind of hard for me to face the truth that these compact and powerful devices might just overpower the good old-fashioned DSLR in terms of appeal
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