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PICO is Official VR Headset Partner for Olympics ESports Week

Thursday, June 22nd, 2023

PICO has announced its sponsorship as the Official VR Headset Partner for the inaugural Olympics Esports Week (OEW). For the first time, the PICO 4 VR headset will be used in the main virtual taekwondo competition.

Programming of Olympic Esports Week will be available on demand on the PICO Video app.

Programming of Olympic Esports Week will be available on demand on the PICO Video app.

The first event of its kind is created by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and will be taking place in Singapore between 22 and 25 June 2023, in partnership with the Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth, Sport Singapore and the Singapore National Olympic Council (SNOC).

“We are thrilled to be the Official VR Headset Partner for Olympic Esports Week. This partnership highlights PICO’s commitment to revolutionising the way people experience sports and gaming. We believe that VR has the power to merge the best aspects of both worlds, offering unparalleled immersion and physical engagement. We are excited to showcase our technology and contribute to the success of this groundbreaking event,” said Allen An, Regional Director for PICO Southeast Asia.

The four-day festival event will take place in Singapore at the end of June, showcasing the best of virtual sports, gaming and esports.

As the official VR headset sponsor, PICO’s VR headsets will be utilised, for the first time, in Virtual Taekwondo, one of the main competitive events.

This combines Singapore company Refract Technologies’ proprietary real-time full-body motion tracking system AXIS with the PICO 4 VR headset to deliver a groundbreaking VR adaptation of the traditional Korean martial art.

Virtual Taekwondo was created by Refract in partnership with World Taekwondo as an innovative game that will captivate participants and spectators alike, showcasing the incredible potential of VR in the world of sports.

In addition, PICO will be offering the programming of Olympic Esports Week on the PICO
Video app, providing viewers with the opportunity to enjoy the action on demand.

More details below from the press release.

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New Arrival: Asus Republic of Gamers Unveils the ROG Ally

Friday, May 12th, 2023

ROG‘s first Windows 11 gaming handheld is powered by an all-new AMD Ryzen processor for 1080p gaming.

ROG's first Windows 11 gaming handheld is powered by an all-new AMD Ryzen processor for 1080p gaming.

ROG’s first Windows 11 gaming handheld is powered by an all-new AMD Ryzen processor for 1080p gaming.

The ROG Ally puts Full HD AAA gaming in the palms of a gamer, using powerful hardware to power what Asus boasts “an unbeatable handheld experience”.

The handheld gaming console supports any Windows title from Steam, Epic, Xbox Game Pass etc.

More details below from the press release.

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CES 2023: TCL Showcases 98” Mini LED TV, Phone & Smart Homes

Friday, January 6th, 2023

TCL presented its home theater experiences and smart connected lifestyle ecosystem at its booth at CES 2023.

TCL’s Booth (#16915 & #16937, Central Hall) at CES 2023 spotlights the global brand’s ultra-large Mini LED QLED displays, gaming monitors, mobile devices, smart home appliances, sustainability commitments etc.

TCL’s Booth (#16915 & #16937, Central Hall) at CES 2023 spotlights the global brand’s ultra-large Mini LED QLED displays, gaming monitors, mobile devices, smart home appliances, sustainability commitments etc.

TCL’s interactive exhibit at its 1,600 square meter booth at CES 2023 includes its ultra-large-screen Mini LED QLED TV lineup and its latest award-winning sound bars offering cinema-quality audio in conjunction with the brand’s “Inspire Greatness” tagline.

The extra large screen of the 98-inch Mini LED TV employs many more Mini LEDs, with at least 2,000 local dimming zones bringing high contrast and over 2,000 nits peak brightness to images, driven by TCL’s light control algorithm to help reveal every detail in very bright and dark areas.

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CES 2023: Acer Unveils New Laptops, Monitors and Bike Desk

Wednesday, January 4th, 2023

Ahead of CES 2023 Acer unveils a slew of products in its “Explore the new balance” global press conference that includes new gaming, work and home laptops, monitors and a cycling work table.

Acer has unveiled a large slew of gaming, work and personal laptops, monitors and an innovative Bike Desk for CES 2023.

Acer has unveiled a large slew of gaming, work and personal laptops, monitors and an innovative Bike Desk for CES 2023.

Here’s a selection of Acer’s new announcements.

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CES 2023: LG Announces Products for Consumer Electronics Show

Tuesday, January 3rd, 2023

As CES 2023 approaches, Korean electronics maker LG has been rolling out announcements of new products.

LG will be showcasing its slew of new home appliances during CES 2023. Photo: LG Electronics.

LG will be showcasing its slew of new home appliances during CES 2023. Photo: LG Electronics.

Here’s a selection of their latest press releases.

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New Arrival: HP Launches Omen and Victus 16” Gaming Laptops

Wednesday, October 5th, 2022

The OMEN 16 is HP’s most thermally advanced gaming laptop while the Victus by HP 16 laptop is making its debut for those looking for a more affordable option. Prices, promotions and availability below.

The new OMEN 16 (left) and Victus by HP 16 gaming laptops from HP Inc.

The new OMEN 16 (left) and Victus by HP 16 gaming laptops from HP Inc.

HP Inc. has extended its gaming portfolio with the addition of the OMEN 16 to the flagship OMEN lineup, and the debut of the more affordable Victus by HP 16 laptop.

 

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HP Inc. launching its new OMEN 16 and Victus by HP 16 gaming laptops in Singapore.

The OMEN Gaming Hub has also been refreshed to enhance gameplay and elevate experiences through pro features that optimise system resources and improve performance.

Prices and more details below from the press release.

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Event Forecast: Toyota GAZOO Racing GT Cup Makes a Comeback

Thursday, August 18th, 2022

The Singapore leg of the Toyota GAZOO Racing Gran Turismo Cup (TGR GT Cup) Global series resumes this year on Gran Turismo 7 on both PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5. This is the fourth installment of the global SIM racing competition and the third iteration of the Singapore edition.

This year the competition features a selection of Toyota GR lineups, in which players will get to push their limits through renowned circuits and experience the thrill of racing. This includes the nostalgic Toyota Supra GT500 ’97 (Castrol TOM’S) model.

This year the competition features a selection of Toyota GR lineups, in which players will get to push their limits through renowned circuits and experience the thrill of racing. This includes the nostalgic Toyota Supra GT500 ’97 (Castrol TOM’S) model.

The Semi-Finals and Finals will be held on 4 September 2022, with winners advancing to the TGR GT Cup ASIA 2022 online on 9 October 2022.

“Since 2020, Borneo Motors Singapore has brought to life the thrill of experiencing motorsports races to local e-sports enthusiasts with our Toyota GAZOO Racing GT Cup. We look forward to hosting yet another exciting year of the race in Singapore and through this competition, we hope that Toyota is able to make motorsports more accessible and enjoyable across generations,” shares Samuel Yong, Director of Strategic Marketing and Business Strategy at Borneo Motors Singapore.

The TGR GT Cup Singapore 2022 commenced with Qualifiers on 13 August 2022, with more than 36 participants to date.

Eventually, only 24 of the fastest competitors will advance to the Semi-Finals.

During the Semis, two groups of 12 racers will compete in two races per group, with the top six racers from each group going into the Finals.

In the Finals, racers will compete in three races, with the overall top three competitors getting onto the podium.

Through this competition, Toyota hopes to make e-motorsports accessible by providing opportunities for racing enthusiasts to experience the thrill of racing Toyota GR cars
on iconic circuits.

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New Arrival: Asus ROG Flow X16 Convertible Gaming Laptop

Saturday, July 23rd, 2022

The thin and light ROG Flow X16 Convertible Gaming Laptop (S$3,998) from Asus has a dazzling Nebula HDR display and features top-end components and a new high-efficiency cooling system.

The Asus ROG Flow X16 (GV601) is now available in Singapore at S$3,998 from the ROG Experience Store Bugis, Asus Online Store and authorised retailers.

The Asus ROG Flow X16 (GV601) is now available in Singapore at S$3,998 from the ROG Experience Store Bugis, Asus Online Store and authorised retailers.

The new Asus Republic of Gamers (ROG)Flow X16 gaming laptop is the third and morst powerful gaming laptop in the ROG Flow product line.

Specfications of the Asus ROG Flow X16 Convertible Gaming Laptop. Click to enlarge.

Specfications of the Asus ROG Flow X16 Convertible Gaming Laptop. Click to enlarge.

It is powered by an AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS processor and an up to NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU, with support for the XG Mobile family of external GPUs.

The 16-inch laptop weighs just 2.1 kg and is packed into a 15-inch chassis.

The Flow X16 also features the flagship Nebula HDR Display, a QHD / 165 Hz Mini LED panel with 1100 nits of peak brightness, 512 local dimming zones, and 100% DCI-P3 coverage.

The cooling system uses Frost Force Technology and a Pulsar Heatsink, featuring three fans and a high density heatsink to keep performance high and temperatures low.

Preview: MSI Showcases CES 12th Generation Laptops in Singapore

Saturday, January 22nd, 2022

Barely two weeks after MSI unveiled its latest gaming and creator laptops for CES, the company brought the 12th Generation machines to Singapore for a sneak preview to a select crowd.

The Creator series for content creators is one of the laptops in MSI’s CES lineups.

The Creator series for content creators is one of the laptops in MSI’s CES lineups.

Check out MSI’s key hardware innovations in the 12th Gen laptops it unveiled during CES here.

In addition to the latest hardware, the company is leveraging its MSI Center software with the intention of creating the smartest laptops ever.

 

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This Pulse GL66 gaming laptop is one was one of the gaming laptops showcased as part of the MSI‘s 12th Gen lineup unveiled during CES2022.

MSI Smart Auto will auto switch the suitable modes depending on usage, while Ambient Silent AI will detect ambient noise level (dB) to adjust the fan speed, providing better performance with a relatively silent fan.

I have included a summary from MSI of the various lineups below.

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CES 2022: MSI Unveils New Gaming and Creator Laptops

Sunday, January 9th, 2022

At its virtual “Gameverse” event during CES 2022, MSI unveiled new laptops powered by 12th Gen Intel Core H series processors and up to GeForce RTX 3080 Ti.

MSI’s new laptops are powered by 12th Gen Intel Core H series processors and up to GeForce RTX 3080 Ti.

MSI’s new laptops are powered by 12th Gen Intel Core H series processors and up to GeForce RTX 3080 Ti.

MSI’s new laptops sport the Meta-ready logo and are equipped with Intel Core i7 or above processors and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 or above.

MSI boasts that these new laptops are designed “for anyone who’d like to experience Metaverse-compatible performance”.

NVIDIA GeForce RTX laptops are based on the Ampere architecture, with 2nd generation RT Cores for ray tracing and 3rd generation Tensor Cores for DLSS and AI.

The new GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU brings the flagship 80 Ti class of GPUs to laptops for the first time.

Featuring 16GB of the fastest GDDR6 memory ever shipped in a laptop, the RTX 3080 Ti delivers higher performance than the desktop TITAN RTX.

The new GeForce RTX 3070 Ti is up to 70% faster than RTX 2070 SUPER laptops and can deliver 100 frames per second at 1440p resolution.

More details below from the press release.

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