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Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs (KPDNHEP) Minister Alexander Nanta Linggi said the ministry decided to postpone the enforcement of the Trade Descriptions (Certification and Marking) of Non-Medical Face Mask Order 2022. He said the decision was made after feedback from the public who voiced concerns about potential price increases for masks. [Photo: MaxPixel]The ruling was put into place to ensure that non-medical face masks, either produced locally or imported from overseas, comply with the set safety standards in order to prevent the sale of substandard masks....

The social media platform said that with the Stories ads, the creators will receive a cut of the revenue generated. Snap also told The Verge that the share will be based on a formula that calculates account metrics such as posting frequency and engagement. Similar to the blue tick on Twitter, Snap Stars are verified users with a significant following, marked by a gold star next to their name. The platform has already rolled out a number of ways for creators to make money, through features such as Spotlight Challenges and Gifting....

VGC reports that the Sonic LEGO set has appeared ahead of schedule on the online marketplace Mercado Libre. The set lets you recreate the iconic Green Hill Zone from the very first game. It even comes with gold rings to complete the picture, and a very rough-looking Dr Robotnik. All that being said, this isn’t a set that came about via a partnership with Sega directly. Instead, it’s part of the LEGO Ideas line, where fans suggest their own dream sets to the company, which then decides which ones to approve....

Firstly, the Beam Gen 2 now supports Dolby Atmos, enabling the soundbar to provide a more immersive experience through the use of 3D Audio, all through a single output unit. On that note, the new soundbar also comes with a new HDMI eARC connection, giving it the ability to support a wider range of audio formats. This includes Stereo PCM, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, and Dolby Atmos, to name a few....

Despite the aforementioned omissions, the Sonos Roam SL is mostly identical to its sibling in terms of design, audio output, and so on. These include featuring a waterproof and dust-resistant body with an IP67 rating, tactile buttons, Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connectivity, two Class-H digital amplifiers, one tweeter, and one mid-woofer. Similarly, Sonos says the new portable speaker also offers around 10 hours of playback on a single charge. Features-wise, the device comes with the same ability to link multiple Roam-class speakers together, a customisable EQ, and compatibility with over 100 music streaming services....

Sony promises to offer a lot of PC-specific features and improvements for the port, including various visual improvements and customisations, unlocked frame rates and ultra-wide monitor support, as well as an FOV slider – pretty much what was also featured on the PC version of HZD. Hopefully, unlike the latter, Days Gone’s release on Steam will come with better hardware optimisation and little to no bugs at launch. Speaking of hardware, you can find the system requirements for Days Gone via its official Steam page which has recently gone live....

As part of the now open bug bounty program, the company is working with HackerOne. As part of the program, Sony is paying between US$100 (~RM428) and US$50000 (~RM214075), maybe even more, depending on the severity of the discovered bug. Eligible bug hunting grounds include the PS4 console itself, its accessories, its operating system, PSN, and related websites. According to ZDNet, Sony is the last of the three console makers to launch their bug bounty programs....

As a recap, the partnership between the two giants will see them working together in building future cloud gaming and artificial intelligence (AI) solutions. Based on Microsoft’s Azure cloud platform. As for the AI part of the deal, Sony would contribute its image sensors to further improve Microsoft’s Azure AI tech. The shock to Sony’s PlayStation division is an understandable, if not obvious reaction. For nearly two decades, the Japanese console maker has contended with software company’s Xbox division in the video game console market....

Essentially it’s a place to experience what PlayStation has in store. You can drop by and try out the PS VR, the PlayStation Classic, and the upcoming Kingdom Hearts III. The demo will run for the first weekend and end on 25 November 2018. Sony reps have told us that games on demo will be shuffled around, but there’s no set schedule, so you may see different games being showcased within the next few months....

Based on the video, it seems that the DepthSense 3D camera technology is using TOF (Time of Flight) technology, which is what enables the little girl in the video create those light paintings in AR (Augmented Reality) mode for her father. The video also goes on to showcase the other applications of the technology, including sending messages, and modified photos and videos. Interestingly enough, and if you pay close attention, the smartphone being used in the demo video doesn’t look anything like an Xperia smartphone....

The discovery was made by app reverse engineer Jane Manchun Wong. The option to do so appears to be a very simple one. When it becomes available, you’ll just have to look for a toggle that allows the app to “show all audio files on your device in Your Library” under Settings. No need to sync it from your desktop anymore 😀 pic.twitter.com/fVKiFAyxbs — Jane Manchun Wong (@wongmjane) December 6, 2020 For most users, this was a feature that was exclusive to the PC version of Spotify....

The new skin still keeps the familiar lists of games interface on the left, albeit with slightly bigger fonts and wider leading between the title names. The most recent addition to the Library Page is a dedicated Home tab that lists down a variety of information and updates. Including the most recent updates to games, your most recently played titles, and what is trending. Additionally, the information page for games has been revamped as well....

Normally priced at RM 89 per month, Unifi Lite will be priced at RM 69 per month for existing Streamyx customers. Those who subscribed to the 2017 unifi Lite RM 99 plan will also be eligible for the new price. For customers that already paying less than RM 69 per month, their monthly fee will remain the same. In terms of speed, we were informed by TM representative that it will go up to 8Mbps if it is technically viable although customers might be offered the unifi Air plan instead if they are eligible for it....

That being said, a screenshot of the telco’s MyDigi have recently appeared online which depicted two unlimited Internet and call passes under the telco’s Internet Cili Padi line-up. One of them being a monthly pass that cost RM 35 while another one is for weekly usage and costs RM 12. Also shown on the screenshot that was posted by Gold_Moderator on Lowyat.NET Forums, is the 3Mbps speed cap on both passes....

While it was initially rumoured that the government would be increasing the price of electricity, it was finally decided that TNB’s tariff would remain the same. From 1 July to 31 December 2022, domestic users will continue to enjoy a two sen per kWh rebate while non-domestic customers, such as industrial and commercial users, will continue to be charged with a 3.7 sen per kWh surcharge. Continuing the subsidy will cost the government an estimated RM5....

In terms of specifications, the local release of the new mid-range phone is no different than its iteration for other markets. To recap, the Tecno Pova 4 sports a large 6.82-inch IPS panel display with 720 x 1600 pixel resolution, 20:9 aspect ratio, and 90 Hz refresh rate. Also onboard is a side-mounted fingerprint scanner, stereo speakers, 3.5 mm headphone jack, and a USB-C port for charging and data transfer....

The seized assets also include several luxury cars, all of which were purchased with the money illegally gained through the group’s operations. According to the BBC, the organisation had revenue of close to US$76 million (~RM315 million), earned through subscription fees charged to its clientele. the prices ranged from a daily fee of US$10 (~RM42) and up to US$200 (~RM829) per month. On average, the group’s daily earnings was reportedly in the realm of US$10000 (~RM41500)....

The plus side is that this year, we get to see a proper robot rather than a dude in a leotard suit. Well, two, actually. The first one was pretty autonomous, walking on stage and making gestures to the live audience. But it didn’t have any panelling on the top half of its body, showing the complex inner workings, including the cables and actuators. Tesla boss Elon Musk claims that this is the first time one of its own robots is operating without a tether....

Aside from that, the update v1.0.45 also marked the debut of the check-out feature on MySejahtera. According to Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin who announced the update through a tweet yesterday, the new feature is meant to help improve contact tracing process. Will further update and improve the app over the coming weeks. pic.twitter.com/HlClvaA6dQ — Khairy Jamaluddin 🇲🇾🌺 (@Khairykj) September 2, 2021 After using the newly updated app for iOS earlier today, we decided to craft this brief guide to share our experience....

Ahsoka was the Padawan learner to Anakin Skywalker. However, after Anakin turned to the dark side, Ahsoka set out on a complex journey of her own. Eventually, Ahsoka left the Jedi religion. She’s a fearsome warrior but she isn’t bogged down by the often hypocritical and inconsistent rules of her former religion. Oh, and she also wields two white lightsabers. Star Wars diehards have been clamouring for Ahsoka Tano to make her live-action debut for ages....