I think Everyone Needs This Tablet Right Now

To be honest, I never really thought I ever needed a tablet. But it all changed when I got my hands on the new HUAWEI MediaPad M5. 

FYI I'm using the smaller 8.4-inch one. Super conveneint and extremely easy to bring with me everywhere as I'm always on-the-go.

Within the past few years, the global mobile gaming industry has evolved into a vibrant market. According to Newzoo, a global market intelligence partner, it is evident that mobile gaming will continue to be the largest segment following 10 years of double-digit growth since 2007[1]. Unlike in the past where professional gaming is exclusive to PC and console gamers, mobile gaming offers convenience as it is portable, and comparatively more sociable to other options. In fact, games such as Hearthstone, Mobile Legends, and recently, PUBG and Fortnite has positioned mobile gaming as not just a past-time activity, but a form of competitive E-sport in the international arena.

As the mobile gaming industry blossoms into a business with a lucrative potential, the demand for the perfect device to support these games has also increased. This has pre-empted global tech manufacturers such as HUAWEI, to work harder and deliver innovations that bring new possibilities which speaks to how we play mobile games in 2018 and beyond. Hence, it is equally important to discover what makes the device the perfect platform for gaming – the processor, the graphics, the sound system and the battery life.

The Definition of Mobile Gaming Excellence

I've played some of the best and latest mobile games on a good mobile gaming device, but the must-have features should involve the best visuals and performance for a truly seamless experience. The HUAWEI MediaPad M5 is not just a gaming device, it is an engineering feat that has pushed the boundaries of mobile gaming technology. The HUAWEI MediaPad M5 range was designed to be an excellent platform for casual and hardcore gamers alike, and for the younger generation that seeks out new experiences and has a hunger for both creating and consuming content.

A Breakthrough in Design

The HUAWEI MediaPad M5 is positioned as the best gaming tablet on the market to date, and there are very little reasons to argue against it. Larger than your typical smartphone but a little smaller than the average tablet at 8.4-inches, the MediaPad M5 has the perfect balance of hand-held comfortability and clear vision for every movement on the screen. Its industry-first 2.5D glass screen, which was previously tailored only for smartphones, makes a sleek and beautiful curved glass design that is ergonomic and eye-catching.

The graphics of the device is indeed a stunner – the latest ClariVu 5.0 display enhancement technology uses intelligent algorithms to adjust photos and video playback if images are unclear or the contrast ratio drops, keeping them crisp and clear in a 2560x1600 display.

As seen on previous HUAWEI models, they have partnered with Harman Kardon on audio hardware design, speaker tuning and audio testing, to deliver the best possible sound performance from the HUAWEI MediaPad M5. With two speakers, the device uses smart power amplifier chips, speaker boxes and a loudspeaker to produce sound you will never forget.

Revolutionary Performance within Your Fingertips

Users looking for a hardcore gaming marathon will be thrilled with the MediaPad M5’s 5,100 mAh battery, allowing 11 hours of 1080p video playback. In the case of a low battery emergency, the MediaPad M5 supports HUAWEI’s Quick Charge technology which can fully charge the 8.4-inch tablet in under 2 hours.

The MediaPad M5 also comes with HUAWEI’s Kirin 960 Octa-core CPU system to ensure smooth gaming sessions with minimum lag issues. Running on the EMUI 8.0 system, users can also expect the MediaPad M5 to receive the GPU Turbo Update, a pioneering technology for mobile gaming from HUAWEI in the near future.

The MediaPad M5 is now available in Space Gray and Champagne Gold and retails at RM 1,499. To excite fans and customers, MediaPad M5 buyers will each receive a specially-tailored gamepad and a free six month premium subscription on Viu. Gifts are only available while stocks last, so customers are urged to act quickly before missing the opportunity!

So, for more information on the HUAWEI MediaPad M5, or other exciting innovations, please visit HUAWEI’s official e-commerce platform at https://consumer.huawei.com/my/, or stay tuned to HUAWEI’s official Facebook page at www.facebook.com/HuaweiMobileMY.

In the meantime, you should know that I am obsessed with my tablet so expect to see me everywhere with it, hehehe....

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[1] https://newzoo.com/insights/articles/global-games-market-reaches-137-9-billion-in-2018-mobile-games-take-half/

Kaspersky Lab Launches Awards Campaign to Increase Awareness on Internet Safety

Kaspersky Lab has launched a campaign in Asia Pacific to educate the public and spread awareness on Internet safety. Known as the Goondus Awards, the campaign is inviting submissions from the public on Internet mistakes and faux pas that have led to reputational, financial or property damage or loss for individuals. 

The Goondus Awards website which features the submissions anonymously, highlights real life incidents where a naïve or ill-informed Internet practice led to some form of misfortune.

“We want to educate people about safer Internet behaviours and to showcase real world examples of missteps leading to some form of loss or damage. While some stories may be humorous and even incredulous, the repercussions and damage were real and in some cases severe,” explained Sylvia Ng, General Manager, South East Asia. “As our entries are entirely anonymous, we’re encouraging a community led campaign to drive home the message that only safe practices will make the Internet safer for users.”

The Goondus Awards showcases a wide array of stories ranging from humorous occurrences to unintelligent acts and sad episodes involving monetary or reputational loss. The campaign acts as an initiative to raise cyber security awareness in an engaging form through the sharing of personal stories. It also serves to help web visitors foster positive and pleasant online experiences.

With the ease of access to the Internet, users have developed a sense of complacency or even a mild form of naivety in their daily digital lives, potentially lending themselves to becoming victims of cybercrime.

The Goondus Awards aim to remind users that they are not completely safe from cybercriminals and that they need to be vigilant, practice and maintain Internet etiquette to protect themselves.

Malaysians, including millennials and Gen Y professionals have also been burnt by the infamous love scams. According to a report by the Federal Commercial Crime Investigation Department (CCID) in 2016, a total of 2,497 love scam cases were reported with losses close to RM100 million. It proves that Goondus are fools for love.

The fact that identity theft can happen so close to home and lead to financial loss was very disturbing and shocking to the individuals in this example.

Submission and contest details

The criteria for the story entries are that they must be based on actual events leading to tangible or intangible losses concerning Internet use. The winning stories will be selected by a panel of judges where participants stand a chance of winning an iPad Mini or a Tablet and even monthly prizes like a Kaspersky Lab premiums hamper. The website also includes tips and advice from cyber security experts and elaborations on the different types of scams such as Internet love sex scams, credit for sex scams and phishing scams, to further inform users.  

In 2016 alone, CyberSecurity Malaysia received 8,334 reports related to cyber security incidents. Between 2012 to 2016, CyberSecurity Malaysia received a total of 50,789 cyber security incidents. Of the figure, fraud contributes to almost 40 per cent or 20,141 followed by hacktivism (9,918), spam (9,210) and cyber threats (2,333). More than 70 per cent of the incidents reported involved financial implications, including phishing, online banking fraud, credit card fraud and online scams among others. Statistics from The Royal Malaysian Police recorded 113 phishing cases resulting in total losses of RM1.9¹.

Comparing last year’s May and 2017’s May result in terms of cybercrime rate, is it evident that the figure has grown and especially cyber harassment case has rose over 50% according to CyberSecurity Malaysia. It is also evident that, statistics in May shows cases such as frauds, spams and malicious codes rose compared to last year².

The Goondus Awards website can be accessed from the following link.

http://goondusawards.com

To submit a story, fill in the requested information such as your name, email address and contact number, along with the type of scam, story title and the full story in the website. The “Tips” section of the website features articles from the Kaspersky Lab blog and are categorised based on the various issues and forms of scams highlighted in the website. This educational content serves to advise users on how to prevent such incidents from occurring.              

¹Express is honoured at Cyber Security event - CyberSecurity Malaysia's 20th anniversary at the Putrajaya Marriot on Friday

http://www.dailyexpress.com.my/news.cfm?NewsID=119003

²MyCERT Incident Statistics - CyberSecurity Malaysia Website

https://www.mycert.org.my/statistics/2016.php

Guardian's Botaneco Garden Baby Range is Gentle to Baby's Skin!

To be honest, I don't care much for skin products because I have great skin (lies). It's just because I'm super lazy! But then again, I received this very interesting article on Guardian's Botaneco Garden (BG) range. My parents are huge fans, and I mean HUGE because they strictly use BG in their skin care regime, religiously. TBH, my dad who also doesn't care much uses BG for showers, shampoo and stuff. So when I heard that they've got this baby thing going on, it sounds super interesting. Here's more info.

Guardian, the largest pharmacy, health and beauty retail chain in Malaysia is delighted to introduce the Botaneco Garden Baby range, expanding its Botaneco Garden line that uses ingredients harvested from nature, to serve and help protect the skin of littlest users.

The Botaneco Garden Baby Organic Chamomile & Oatmeal range consists of head-to-toe wash, baby body lotion and facial & body cream, and uses a unique blend of organic chamomile extract to soothe skin, organic colloidal oatmeal to help protect the skin barrier, while Eco-Certified olive oil moisturizes both skin and hair. 

Every product in the Botaneco Garden Baby range uses organic chamomile extract and organic colloidal oatmeal and eco-certified olive oil which are selected ingredients to suite baby skin. The line has ingredients which are organic and is hypoallergenic, as well as being dermatologically tested & proven. The formulation is free from parabens, silicone, SLS, SLES, colorants, lanolin and DEA, giving parents peace-of-mind that baby is getting gentle, caring cleansing and pampering from the very first day.

Affordably priced, Botaneco Guardian Baby brings quality hair and skincare within reach of more consumers.

Botaneco Garden Baby Organic Chamomile & Oatmeal range uses a unique blend of organic chamomile extract to soothe skin, organic colloidal oatmeal to help protect the skin barrier, while Eco-Certified olive oil moisturizes both skin and hair. It consists of head-to-toe wash, baby body lotion, and facial & body cream.

The entire line is developed and produced in Australia.

Chamomile extract, which can also be found in the Botaneco Garden Baby range, is a popular ingredient in aromatherapy and skin care[1], that can soothe the skin.

Colloidal oatmeal is high in starches and beta-glucan that make it protective and water-holding, with antioxidant and soothing properties. The cleansing effects of oats are due to saponins, which make it an ideal cleanser, moisturiser, buffer as well as a soothing and skin protective agent.[2]

Olive oil is packed with anti-oxidants such as squalene, that is known for its skin health benefits that can protect and hydrate skin when applied topically[3] . The conditioning properties of olive oil provides moisturisation to the scalp and skin.

Mrs. Segolene Defline, Corporate Brand Director, Health & Beauty, The Dairy Farm Company said: “The Botaneco Garden Baby Chamomile and Oatmeal continues the high-standards set by the main Botaneco Garden line. We set out to nurture and delight our littlest users, so that their skin and hair is cared at an early age, while providing their parents with an affordable skincare range that can grow with their children.”

Pricing* and Availability

Get your little one to start off their skin and hair care with the Botaneco Garden Baby Organic Chamomile and Oatmeal line. It is available nationwide exclusively at Guardian outlets nationwide, and at the e-store at https://online.guardian.com.my. Prices range from RM22.90 to RM31.90. 

So get one today to give your baby the best skin care he or she deserves! ;)

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[1] https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2995283/

[2] https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17373175

[3] Boskou, D. Olive and Olive Oil Bioactive Constituents. 2015 : Chapter 3, 61.