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Nubia, one of the world’s fastest growing smartphone manufacturer had launched their latest camera smartphone, Nubia M2 Play just two months ago in China.

Understanding that majority local consumers are fond of taking pictures, thus Nubia Malaysia had decided to bring this marvellous device to our market on September 1st.

Ardent fans of Nubia will also be able to secure a unit during the sale that starts September 1st exclusively via Nubia Malaysia authorized dealer, official online store nubia.my and their exclusive online store partner, Lazada, 11street, shopee and Directd.

Building on Nubia’s success in delivering attractive and powerful mobile devices, the newest member of Nubia bestows users with all new Android experience, featuring Snapdragon 435 octa-core processor for better computing power, 3GB of RAM and Adreno 505 GPU to ensure an exciting gaming experience.

ENHANCED PERFORMANCE AND SPEED WITH SNAPDRAGON 435 AND ADRENO 505

With the renovated Snapdragon 435 octa-core processor, it is manufactured in a 28-nm process and consists of an octa-core CPU part with ARM Cortex-A53 cores. With the clock speed of 1.4 GHz, it ensures the daily tasks can be executed well in time without and glitches and delay. The integrated X9 LTE modem supports Cat. 4 with maximum transfer rates of 300 Mbps download speed. The SoC also includes an Adreno 505 GPU with support for Vulkan and OpenGL ES 3.1. WiFi 802.11ac and Bluetooth 4.1 are supported as well.

The Adreno 505 GPU supports modern standards like Vulkan 1.0, OpenGL ES 3.1 + AE, OpenCL 2.0 and DirectX 12. Furthermore, the GPU supports Universal Bandwidth Compression (UBWC) to save memory bandwidth. In other word, it may provide better gaming experience to handle all mainstream games in the market right now.

Running on Nubia UI 5.0 based on the up-to-date Android 7.0 Nougat OS, the M2 Play offers 32GB of internal storage and support memory expansion up to 128GB using MicroSD card, all your wonderful and happy memories lie within the grasp of your hand.

The 5.5-inch HD screen with DTS surround sound, provides you an amazing audio and visual experience with breathtaking HD videos. nubia M2 Play – all the world at your fingertips!

A NEW STANDARD OF ENTRY-LEVEL SMARTPHONE PHOTOGRAPHY

The Nubia M2 Play features a 13-megapixel SONY CMOS lens and Intelligent Noise Reduction + 3D Noise Reduction, nubia M2 Play significantly reduces noise in night time and low-light photos. The 0.1s Hybrid Focus provides blazing fast focus speed and accuracy, enabling you to quickly capture clearer night time photos.

Featuring 5-megapixel BSI CMOS 3P lens on front, it provides a f/2.4 aperture and 84° Wide Angle. Besides that, Nubia M2 Play also comes with Skin Retouching 2.0 software which includes 9 Filters Powerful Beauty Mode. nubia M2 Play has a 3-step Beauty mode: Real-time Auto Beauty Preview, Auto Beauty Photo and Manual Beauty Photo. nubia’s Real-time Auto Beauty Preview provides you a What You See Is What You Get photography approach. With a single press, you can enhance your beauty, smoothen your skin texture, enlarge your eyes, perfect your face, highlight your eyes, eliminate eye bags, whiten teeth, eliminate light spots, and beautify your nose. Each mode is adjustable, and you can improve your photos using the 9 in-built filters, including Mucha and Fisheye.

The NeoVision 6 image engine in nubia M2 Play has an updated Clone Camera 2.0, Macro Camera 2.0 and DNG Camera 2.0. With the rear camera Beauty mode, HDR 4.0 and anti-shake functions capture more professional and creative photos.

HYBRID OF ELEGANCE AND PLAYFUL IN ONE DESIGN

Nubia M2 Play has shown the outstanding craftsmanship that adopted by Nubia. nubia M2 Play has a 5.5-inch 2.5D glass screen, and an integrated metal body with a double diamond edge-cut frame. Based on the nubia M2 series, nubia M2 Play has a smooth texture and strong body, and is extremely comfortable to hold thanks to its 7.9mm slim body and ergonomic design.

NEOPOWER^℗ 2.5 – SAY GOODBYE TO DAILY CHARGING

The NeoPower technology prolongs the endurance of nubia M2 Play’s 3000 mAh cell capacity. With more than 100 optimization options and scenario-based smart sensing, APPs receive “just enough” resources. It also supports multi-dimensional APP management, multi-scenario background app technology and multi-level smart temperature control. Without compromising user experience, the nubia M2 Play provides a perfect balance between performance and energy consumption, and extends the battery life of your smartphone during use or when in standby.

Excellence Protection with better front fingerprint sensor

nubia M2 Play uses a front fingerprint identification sensor to enable faster-than-a-blink 0.15s fingerprint unlock. The powerful fingerprint lock, hardware-based fingerprint data storage and chip-backed independent safe execution environment, provide triple integrated hardware-software security. nubia M2 Play’s fingerprint identification system uses cutting-edge AI with self-learning functions, making it more accurate and sensitive. The fingerprint sensor also has inbuilt protection from moisture, sweat and dirt. Now, nubia M2 Play is your safer, reliable and smarter partner.

AVAILABILITY AND PRICING

Nubia M2 Play will be available in the Malaysian market starting 1 September with RM799 price tag across Nubia Malaysia authorized dealers, official website and their exclusive online store partner, Lazada, 11street, shopee and Directd. There will be only Matte Black colour option available during their first sales.

Key specifications of nubia M2 Play:

• Qualcomm Snapdragon 435 Octa-core processor
• Adreno 505 GPU
• 13-megapixel SONY CMOS lens:
  • Intelligent Noise Reduction
  • 3D Noise Reduction
  • Clone Camera 2.0
  • Macro Camera 2.0
  • DNG Camera 2.0
• 5-megapixel BSI CMOS 3P lens:
  • Skin Retouching 2.0
  • 84° Wide Angle
• 5-inch 2.5D glass HD screen
• 3GB of RAM
• 32GB ROM expandable using microSD card up to 128GB
• 3000mAh Non-removable Lithium-ion polymer battery
• fingerprint identification sensor with 0.15s fingerprint unlock speed
• Connectivity: Wi-Fi, GPS, Bluetooth, 3G and 4G LTE
• Sensors: Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Ambient light sensor and Gyroscope
• Available in Matte Black

Marriott International is extending its global partnership with Universal Music Group to Asia Pacific today, announcing an exclusive 400-guest concert headlined by multi-platinum rock band, Imagine Dragons, at the new Bangkok Marriott Marquis Queen’s Park on September 8th. Imagine Dragons has captured audiences worldwide with chart-topping songs such as Believer (63+ million YouTube views) and enjoys great popularity in Asia, performing to sold-out crowds in Greater China, Japan, Korea and Australia. This concert kicks off the celebration at the iconic new landmark hotel that marks the flagship brand’s first distinct Marquis designation in Asia Pacific.

In addition to attending an hour-long performance by Imagine Dragons, Marriott Hotels fans and members of Marriott’s award-winning loyalty programs, Marriott Rewards, which includes The Ritz-Carlton Rewards, and Starwood Preferred Guest, are able to redeem points for once-in-a-lifetime experiences on the Moments platforms that include a VIP band meet-and-greet.

Imagine Dragons fans who are unable to attend the concert in person, will still have a front row seat experience as several songs performed will be livestreamed globally on Marriott Rewards’ Facebook page. Behind the scenes content will also be filmed, showcasing preparation for the concert, including select behind-the-scenes footage of the band that will air exclusively on digital and social and in-room channels. Imagine Dragons has won two American Music Awards for Favorite Alternative Artist, a Grammy Award for Best Rock Performance, five Billboard Music Awards, and a World Music Award.

“The introduction of this first Marriott Marquis designation in Asia-Pacific is a real differentiator for our flagship brand and signals its growing footprint worldwide. The Bangkok Marriott Marquis Queen’s Park delivers on the brand’s transformation promise of innovation and marks its relevance to today’s travelers,” said Stephanie Linnartz, Chief Commercial Officer, Marriott International. “Its iconic architecture and creative meeting spaces make it the ideal venue for major events such as this concert.  Leveraging premiere partners such as UMG helps us showcase great new hotels by offering unforgettable experiences to guests and music fans alike.”

Located in the heart of a gateway city, Bangkok Marriott Marquis Queen’s Park’s 1,360 guestrooms and suites boast modern designs while still embracing the stunning Thai architectural heritage. Exquisite culinary experiences complement the guest’s journey during their stay, showcasing curated dining options at more than five restaurants and bars. The hotel’s impressive range of 35 high-tech versatile meeting venues make the Bangkok Marriott Marquis Queen’s Park a premium destination for both business and leisure travelers. A hospitality leader, Marriott Hotels encourages new ways of thinking and fosters creativity through unique experiences such as this concert.

“We are thrilled to bring this concert series to Asia Pacific to celebrate this significant moment for Marriott Hotels,” said Craig Smith, President & Managing Director, Asia-Pacific, Marriott International. “Imagine Dragons has an extremely passionate fanbase worldwide and we’re delighted to provide intimate access, exclusive opportunities and an inside look into the band for our loyal members and customers. The legendary Thai hospitality combined with the hotel’s premium offerings provide memorable travel moments for both international and local guests.”

Imagine Dragons’ performance is the latest in Marriott and UMG’s global marketing partnership that launched in June of 2015. Following the Imagine Dragons performance in Bangkok, the on-property concert series will be heading to Dubai to celebrate the opening of the new Renaissance Downtown Hotel in Business Bay.

“By the joining the biggest name in hospitality with the world’s leading music company, Marriott and UMG are providing music fans around the world with unique, exclusive experiences with some of today’s brightest stars at some of the world’s most prestigious properties,” said Mike Tunnicliffe, EVP, Head of UMGB, USA. “Working together, we continue to unlock new locations for unforgettable performances, with Bangkok joining London, Los Angeles and Santiago in a growing list of locations for our concert series.”

In addition to VIP access to on-property concerts, festivals, area shows and more, loyalty members who book directly on Marriott channels will enjoy amazing program benefits including Member Rates – Marriott’s lowest guaranteed rate, free Wi-Fi, mobile check-in and check-out using the Marriott Rewards or SPG mobile apps, and, at participating properties, mobile requests on the Marriott Mobile app. They can also use their points on other once-in-a-lifetime and money-can’t-buy experiences on the Marriott Rewards and SPG Moments platforms. To learn more about Marriott Rewards, SPG and The Ritz-Carlton Rewards, which are free to join, or to link accounts, please visit: http://www.marriott.com/marriott-rewards/connect-my-accounts.mi.

Ramai daripada kita mengenali Madam Kwan’s – restoran di mana anda tidak akan tersilap apabila mengaitkannya dengan hidangan Malaysia sebenar dengan rasa karinya yang enak, rendang serta juadah nasinya yang terkenal – tetapi bagaimana dengan wanita bertopi dan memakai kaca mata yang selalu tersenyum itu?

Nama sebenar beliau ialah Madam Kwan Swee Lian dan wanita berusia 83 tahun ini masih gigih untuk bangun setiap awal pagi untuk memantau penyediaan makanan di dapur utama dan merupakan sosok yang biasa berada di cawangan Pavilion Kuala Lumpur pada waktu siang dengan perawakan yang ramah, cermin mata berbingkai besar serta topi yang menjadi identitinya.

Sebagai penghormatan kepada tokoh yang fasih bertutur dalam Bahasa Kantonis dan Bahasa Malaysia ini, perniagaan milik keluarga itu menerbitkan biografi khas untuk berkongsi mengenai kisah hidup Kwan yang penuh suka duka di samping menampilkan resipi-resipi kegemaran beliau dari zaman kanak-kanak selain resipi dari Madam Kwan’s sendiri.

Buku yang ditulis oleh cucu perempuan beliau, Catherine Foo yang bertajuk, “Madam Kwan: Her Untold Story And Beloved Recipes” menceritakan bagaimana usahawan salon kecantikan ini merupakan seorang yang gigih dan berdaya usaha tanpa mempunyai pengalaman dalam bidang masakan ini beralih kepada perniagaan restoran yang seterusnya membangun menjadi perniagaan yang Berjaya dengan usaha sama anak lelaki serta menantunya, Rudy dan Maureen Ooi.

Hari ini, Madam Kwan’s bertapak di pusat membeli-belah utama di negara ini – Suria KLCC, Pavilion KL, Mid Valley Megamall, Bangsar Shopping Centre, One Utama Shopping Centre, Empire Shopping Gallery dan Sunway Pyramid serta di Genting Highlands Resort.

Biografi ini turut menyentuh mengenai kehidupan peribadi beliau dan kisah tentang beliau kehilangan anak lelaki sulung serta keluarganya yang mendukacitakan dalam tragedi runtuh Highland Towers pada tahun 1993 dan diikuti pula dengan kematian seorang lagi anak lelakinya dalam tempoh jarak sepuluh tahun kemudiannya, lantas berkongsi bibit-bibit sukar yang jarang diketahui mengenai kekuatan, semangat dan keupayaan Swee Lian dalam menangani dugaan yang menimpa beliau.

Dengan sifat cintanya terhadap bidang masakan selama lebih 60 tahun, tidak hairanlah buku biografi ini dipenuhi dengan resipi-resipi lazat yang melambangkan latar belakang beliau yang berasal dari keturunan Hakka, selain menu kegemaran Barat dan Malaysia dari Madam Kwan’s.

Dua puluh lima resipi dipilih teliti termasuklah kegemaran klasik dari restoran seperti Hainanese Chicken Chop, Udang Petai beraroma harum, Kari Kepala Ikan yang lemak berkrim serta Nasi Bojari yang ikonik.

“Di sebalik jenama Madam Kwan’s yang terkenal dan hidangannya yang enak adalah kisah menambat perhatian tentang seorang wanita bersemangat kental dan tabah yang tidak diketahui oleh ramai orang. Bagi cucu perempuan beliau, “Saya amat berbangga kerana dapat memberi penghormatan kepadanya kerana beliau adalah sangat gigih dan bakat besar. Beliau sememangnya seorang wanita yang menakjubkan, dan saya fikir kisah beliau, yang diceritakan buat kali pertama secara terperinci ini adalah bukti kekuatan dan semangat yang ada dalam diri beliau. Saya harap anda semua selesa membaca mengenai kisah nenek saya sebagaimana saya seronok belajar mengenai kisah pahit manis yang beliau lalui,” kata Foo semasa majlis pelancaran.

Madam Kwan dengan rendah diri mendedikasikan kejayaan beliau selama beberapa tahun ini kepada para pelanggan, keluarga serta pembekalnya. “Kejayaan bukan milik saya seorang tetapi saya perlu berterima kasih kepada keluarga saya atas kesabaran, kesetiaan dan usaha keras mereka dalam mengendalikan perniagaan ini. Selain itu, sokongan yang tidak berbelah-bahagi daripada kakitangan dan pembekal selama bertahun-tahun kepada kedua-dua perniagaan Madam Kwan’s dan Sakura sebelum ini meringankan beban saya. Kegembiraan yang terpancar di wajah pelanggan apabila mereka keluar dari restoran menjadikan semua ini berbaloi kepada saya,” kata Madam Kwan Swee Lian.

Meraikan kehidupan yang penuh warna-warni dan sumbangan beliau dalam mempromosikan juadah Malaysia, selebriti tempatan serta rakan kongsi perniagaan, ahli keluarga terdekat turut hadir di majlis pelancaran, di mana jenama itu turut memperkenalkan Pes Kari Madam Kwan, yang mempunyai rempah-ratus beraroma seperti kunyit, serai, belacan dan buah keras

Dengan adanya pes kari sedia dimakan yang memudahkan ini, para peminat juadah istimewa Madam Kwan’s kini boleh menikmati rasa enak rendang daging lembutnya yang popular, kari ayam, kari kepala ikan serta laksa kari di rumah.

Ketua pegawai eksekutif syarikat, Datin Maureen Ooi berkata, “Saya dan Rudy mahu menerbitkan buku mengenai kisah hidup Ibu bagi memberi penghormatan kepada pencapaian beliau yang didatangkan bersama beberapa resipi kegemarannya kerana kedua-duanya mempunyai peranan yang sama penting dalam hidupnya sejak dari awal lagi. Buku ini adalah penghormatan kepada wanita yang bersemangat kental ini.”

Kedua-dua pes kari dan buku “Madam Kwan: Her Untold Story And Beloved Recipes” boleh didapati di semua cawangan Madam Kwan’s selagi stok masih ada. Buku ini dijual pada harga runcit RM89.00 senaskhah, manakala Pes Kari Madam Kwan pula dijual dengan harga RM13.90. Untuk tawaran yang lebih bernilai, para pelanggan boleh membeli set buku dan pes kari ini secara kombo dengan harga RM100.00 bersih, yang akan diisi dalam sebuah beg jinjing khas.

Mereka yang berhasrat mendapatkan naskhah yang ditandatangi oleh Madam Kwan dan ingin berjumpa dengannya sendiri boleh hadir di restoran di Pavilion KL pada 30 September dan Mid Valley Megamall pada 7 Oktober, antara jam 3.00 – 5.00 petang.

Gig “Sarawak Metal Regime” kini sudah menjadi tular di persada media sosial sejak ianya mula di perkenalkan secara rasmi pada tahun 2014.  Pelbagai genre yang bermukim di persada muzik ekstrim tempatan berjaya di lukiskan di pentas yang cukup untuk menyambung legasi muzik berat di Malaysia.

Biarpun ianya tidak se gah gigs-gigs tempatan yang berjaya menempa nama namun kredibiliti penganjurnya, Menjrex Netro Productions bukanlah sebuah jenama yang harus di pandang rendah.  Tazudin Murni selaku penganjur tunggal sudah di kenali namanya sejak beliau mula melangkah dalam kancah penganjuran gigs sekitar tahun 90an lagi.

Apa yang membanggakan pelbagai nama besar telah ditempa melalui penganjuran gigs yang di adakan samada di semenanjung Malaysia mahupun di Sarawak khususnya.  Legasi “Sarawak Metal Regime” kini diteruskan pada tahun 2017 dengan penampilan istimewa daripada kumpulan The Pilgrims, Heloisa, As I End, Zuriatz, Larrong, Kherow, Mortuary Ancestor, Unconsious, Tahi Suci dan Nogas.

Sepertimana biasa pihak penganjur selaki lagi memilih lokasi persembahan di Appolo KTV, Sibu Sarawak.  “Sarawak Metal Regime” akan di adakan pada 16 September 2017.  Bayaran masuk yang dikenakan hanya RM30 (early bird) atau RM35 di beli pada hari persembahan.  Persembahan bakal bermula sekitar jam 12.30 tengahari.  Peminat yang ingin mendapatkan info lanjut mengenai gig ini bolehlah melayari facebook Sarawak Metal Regime.

Satu karnival khas buat fan tegar kumpulan heavy metal dunia yang tidak perlu di singkap popularitinya, Metallica bakal di adakan di Kuala Lumpur pada 17 September nanti.  Antara objektif utama karnival ini di adalah adalah untuk merapatkan hubungan di kalangan pencinta tegar kumpulan Metallica yang berada di Malaysia.

Karnival yang dikenali sebagai “Metallicarnival” ini bakal berlangsung pada 17 September 2017 di perkarangan Black Box, Publika Solaris Dutamas Kuala Lumpur.  Pelbagai acara bakal di adakan bersempena dengan “Metallicarnival” ini antaranya ialah pameran koleksi barangan daripada peminat tegar Metallica itu sendiri samada berbentuk fizikal seperti koleksi kaset, cd, vinly, t-shirt dan sebagainya.

Ini adalah penganjuran sulung  Malaysian Magnetic malah ianya karnival pertama yang di adakan khusus untuk fan tegar Metallica di Malaysia.  Peminat yang hadir pada hari tersebut turut berpeluang untuk menyaksikan filem “Through The Never” yang menggabungkan lakonan mantap daripada jentera Metallica itu sendiri, apa yang pasti ianya eksklusif.

“Metallicarnival” pasti akan sunyi tanpa adanya persembahan daripada kumpulan tempatan yang akan membariskan lagu-lagu saduran daripada Metallica. Maxxxter , The Ironman Bars dan Distorted Outlaws bakal membuat persembahan pada hari tersebut.

Karnival bakal bermula sekitar jam 3 petang ini hanya mengenakan tiket sebanyak RM30 sahaja.  Pembelian tiket boleh di buat dengan melayari Malaysianmagnetic.com atau sewaktu karnival berlangsung.

The concert is the highlight of a week of major entertainment in Singapore around the WTA Finals, with the city serving up smashing action from the greatest stars in women’s tennis at the Singapore Sports Hub from October 22-29, coupled with various exciting lifestyle and entertainment events around town. Special tennis-and-concert ticket bundles of up to 10% off and upgrades for existing WTA Finals ticket holders are available for a one-day only presale from September 7, exclusively at WTAFinals.com.

The Backstreet Boys consists of Nick Carter, Howie Dorough, Brian Littrell, AJ McLean and Kevin Richardson. The band released their self-titled U.S. debut, “Backstreet Boys” in 1996. The album not only won the group the Best Newcomer and Best Group award at the MTV European Music Awards but also attained the Diamond Award from the Recording Industry Association of America (R.I.A.A.) for sales of more than 10 million copies. “Quit Playin’ Games (With My Heart)”, “As Long As You Love Me” were popular singles, with the former achieving platinum status and the album eventually sold an astounding 14 million copies in America alone. With their synchronised dancing and groovy hits, Backstreet Boys paved the way for a new wave of boy bands.

The band went on to release several more award-winning albums such as “Backstreet’s Back (1997)” and “Millennium (1999). They won their second Diamond Award from the R.I.A.A. and “Millennium” entered the Billboard Top 200 Album Chart at #1, having sold 1,134,000 copies in the first week of release and nearly 500,000 copies alone on its first day out in America. The group achieved international superstardom as the album dominated worldwide charts, landing at the #1 spot in Austria, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Germany, Greece, Holland, Hong Kong, Iceland, India, Indonesia, Italy, Korea, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Norway, Philippines, Portugal, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, and Thailand.

“Millennium” remained on the Billboard chart for 93 weeks, eventually selling over 13 million copies in America and over 40 million copies worldwide. UnUsUaL Entertainment Pte Ltd 飛凡娱乐有限公司 45 Kallang Pudding Road #01-01 Alpha Building Singapore 349317 Tel: (65) 6841 4555 Fax: (65) 6841 0129 Website: www.unusual.com.sg Co. Reg. No: 200300093R

Throughout their two decades long career, the Backstreet Boys has garnered an impressive number of hits such as “Everybody (Backstreet’s Back)”, “I’ll Never Break Your Heart”, “I Want It That Way”, “Larger Than Life”, “Show Me The Meaning Of Being Lonely”, “Shape of My Heart”, “Incomplete” and many more. These hits remain a crowd favourite and sing-a-long in all corners of the world.

For 24 years, the Backstreet Boys, one of the most successful groups in music history, has continually delivered the finest pop music one has to offer, making them one of pop’s most influential performers. With countless #1s, record-setting tours, numerous awards and worldwide sales in excess of 130 million, Backstreet Boys has been recognized as the best-selling boy band in history.

In 2013, Backstreet Boys celebrated their 20th anniversary with the release of the album “In A World Like This”, which saw the group receive a star on the legendary Hollywood Walk of Fame, perform for the President of the United States, and make an unforgettable appearance in the Seth Rogen hit film “This Is The End.” Due to the overwhelming demand, the “In A World Like This” world tour was extended multiple times, amounting to what became the group’s biggest tour in over 10 years. Their latest Las Vegas residency, “Backstreet Boys: Larger Than Life” in the AXIS at Planet Hollywood also became one of the fastest selling residencies in Las Vegas’ history.

“Backstreet Boys: Larger Than Life Singapore” is proudly brought to you by UnUsUaL Entertainment and partnered with Octagon, in association with BNP Paribas WTA Finals Singapore presented by SC Global and co-promoted by Lagardère Sports.

Concert Details

Backstreet Boys: Larger Than Life Singapore

Date: 21 October 2017, Saturday

Time: 8pm

Venue: National Stadium

Ticket Prices: $248*, $208*, $188*, $148*, $108*

(*excludes booking fee)

Ticketing Hotline: 3158 7888 or log onto www.sportshubtix.sg.

Tickets also available at the Singapore Indoor Stadium Box Office and all SingPost outlets islandwide.

WTA Finals tennis-and-concert packages available through WTAFinals.com; existing WTA Finals ticket holders can also purchase concert tickets at 10% off (limited availability).

Meet and greet upgrades available through www.backstreetboys.com.

Today at IFA 2017, HUAWEI Consumer Business Group unveiled a new era in smartphone innovation. As part of CEO Richard Yu’s keynote address, he revealed HUAWEI’s vision for the future of artificial intelligence with the launch of the Kirin 970. By combining the power of the cloud with the speed and responsiveness of native AI processing, HUAWEI is bringing AI experiences to life and changing the way we interact with our devices.

“As we look to the future of smartphones, we’re at the threshold of an exciting new era,” said Richard Yu, CEO of HUAWEI Consumer Business Group. “Mobile AI = On-Device AI + Cloud AI. HUAWEI is committed to developing smart devices into intelligent devices by building end-to-end capabilities that support coordinated development of chips, devices, and the cloud. The ultimate goal is to provide a significantly better user experience. The Kirin 970 is the first in a series of new advances that will bring powerful AI features to our devices and take them beyond the competition.”

After years of development, Cloud AI has seen broad application, but user experience still has room for improvement, including latency, stability, and privacy. Cloud AI and On-Device AI can complement each other. On-Device AI offers strong sensing capabilities, which are the foundation of understanding and assisting people. Sensors produce a large amount of real-time, scenario-specific, and personalized data. Supported by strong chip processing capabilities, devices will become more cognitive of user needs, providing truly personalized and readily accessible services.

Kirin 970 is powered by an 8-core CPU and a new generation 12-core GPU. Built using a 10nm advanced process, the chipset packs 5.5 million transistors into an area of only one cm². HUAWEI’s new flagship Kirin 970 is HUAWEI’s first mobile AI computing platform featuring a dedicated Neural Processing Unit (NPU). Compared to a quad-core Cortex-A73 CPU cluster, the Kirin 970’s new heterogeneous computing architecture delivers up to 25x the performance with 50x greater efficiency. Simply put, the Kirin 970 can perform the same AI computing tasks faster and with far less power. In a benchmark image recognition test, the Kirin 970 processed 2,000 images per minute, which was faster than other chips on the market.

New developments in AI require joint effort across the entire value chain, involving tens of millions of developers, and the experience and feedback of hundreds of millions of users. HUAWEI is positioning the Kirin 970 as an open platform for mobile AI, opening up the chipset to developers and partners who can find new and innovative uses for its processing capabilities.

For more information, visit HUAWEI Consumer BG online: consumer.huawei.com/us.

The Marketing & Communications team of Firefly Airlines together with their CEO, Ignatius Ong “ambushed” Subang SkyPark Terminal early this week to give away 1000 pieces of Mak’Cik KARIPAPs to all those who were at the airport.

As a way of introducing the latest complimentary refreshment that will be served on board starting 4 September 2017, the airline staff distributed the neatly packed Mak’Cik KARIPAP loaded with chicken and potatoes to all Firefly passengers & ground staff, non-Firefly passengers & ground staff, SkyPark Terminal tenants and also to the lunch crowd that was there.

It was a True Malaysian scene at the airport with the team wearing kain batik, kain pelikat, songkok, pottu and giving away the karipaps from a basket just like the good old days. Supplied by the Sydney Cake House, these karipaps are a permanent feature on all Firefly flights.

As the scene was getting intense with many passengers, especially children asking for more Mak’Cik karipap, “Who doesn’t know karipap. It’s Merdeka soon and Firefly wants you to have our all new karipap, the pride of Malaysian Kuih. We are giving out at SkyPark now, grab yours!” could be heard being announced at the back.

Ignatius Ong spoke of the Firefly customer value proposition, “We are who we preach we are and that is a #TrueMalaysian airline with incredible values and almost like a full-service carrier in terms of its premium services. Don’t worry, the Ngan Yin peanuts, muffins and cakes will still remain in the list of choices.”

“As a #TrueMalaysian airline, we need to help cultivate and spread patriotism. At the same time, to always put our values such as sharing, understanding, forgiving and many more to practice. True Malaysian airline, true Malaysian Kuih and finally a true Malaysian way of sharing in conjunction with Merdeka and Malaysia Day,” added Ong.

American stalwart Ben Askren needed less than four years to conquer ONE Championship and become the biggest star in the constantly-growing world of martial arts.

Known by the moniker “Funky,” Askren made an impact in his first two assignments in ONE Championship, submitting Bakhtiyar Abbasov with an arm-triangle choke in his May 2014 promotional debut before thwarting Nobutatsu Suzuki in the first round to claim the organization’s coveted welterweight crown three months later.Askren is coming off a spectacular first-round submission triumph over Malaysia’s Agilan “The Alligator” Thani this past May, keeping his immaculate record intact and the ONE Welterweight World Championship belt around his waist

As he has morphed into a fully formed combat sports superstar, Askren has compiled his share of intriguing statistical data.

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For nearly seven years, a prestigious gold-plated strap has been closely associated with Askren as he has never lost a world title contest since outpointing Lyman Good for the Bellator welterweight belt in October 2010.Askren made history when he unified Bellator’s 170-pound’s top prize with the ONE Welterweight World Championship by pulling off a first-round demolition of Suzuki in August 2014.“I’ve held two belts. I’ve never lost them, and I’ve held them for a combined six years, which is a very, very long championship reign by anyone’s account,” he said,

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Askren made the transition to mixed martial arts and has flawlessly translated his impeccable grappling skills into his growing skillset.The 33-year-old American has been perfect in competition, amassing an immaculate professional record of 16-0 with 1 no contest en route to becoming the ONE Welterweight World Champion.

“16 is the number of times I’ve stepped in the cage, and I’ve never taken a loss. I think I am one of the best in the world, and I think it also says a lot about the consistency I bring. I bring a great performance every single time I step in the cage,” Askren explained.In his eight-year run as a professional martial artist, Askren owns five submission victories and four knockout triumphs.

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Askren is highly regarded for his outstanding wrestling background that earned him two NCAA Division I national championship trophies and the privilege to represent the United States at the 2008 Beijing Olympics.While many children were motivated to first pick up a basketball because of Michael Jordan or kick a soccer ball because of David Beckham, Askren was a little different.

Growing up in the Midwestern United States, a region traditionally known as a hotbed for amateur wrestling, Askren was motivated by the spirit of competition and wanted to participate in a sport where he could be the master of his own fate.During his illustrious college wrestling stint, Askren won 87 matches in a row, which made him one of the best grapplers in the collegiate ranks.

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Askren finished his collegiate wrestling career with a record of 153–8, with 91 of those victories coming by way of fall. Those 91 pins put him at third on the all-time NCAA Division I pins list.Even though there are many combat practices in mixed martial arts, Askren stands firm on the notion that wrestling is the most vital discipline in the sport.

Wrestling has been often regarded as the best foundation in the sport as numerous wrestlers transitioned easily into the sport, including Randy Couture, Dan Henderson, Daniel Cormier and Frankie Edgar.Throughout the course of the sport’s history, wrestlers have shared the cage with other practitioners on numerous occasions.In the current state of the sport, wrestling has become a necessary requirement for combatants to extensively learn.

“If you’re going to ask a lot of the mixed martial artists, they’re going to say that wrestling is the number one martial art to learn,” Askren stated.

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Askren is universally recognized as one of the best welterweights today and one of the best professional martial artists in the world pound-for-pound.The undefeated ONE Welterweight World Champion has been all over the globe, competing in countries such as the United States, Singapore, United Arab Emirates and the Philippines.Since being part of the ONE Championship roster, Askren has travelled 108,000 kilometers for the promotion’s blockbuster events.

“I really enjoy travelling. My trips to Asia have been a pleasure for me. I always enjoy seeing new cultures and learning new things,” Askren stressed.

Askren will be entering a new territory on Saturday, 2 September when he defends his ONE Welterweight World Championship against Swedish contender Zebaztian “The Bandit” Kadestam in the main event of ONE CHAMPIONSHIP: SHANGHAI, which takes place at the 15,000-capacity Shanghai Oriental Sports Center in Shanghai, China.

Kumpulan rock unggul Amerika Syarikat, Mr. Big bakal berkunjung ke Malaysia! Mr. Big Concert Live in Malaysia 2017 akan menggegarkan Mega Star Arena, Kuala Lumpur pada 14  Oktober, pukul 8 malam!

Konsert anjuran Plan 7 Production tersebut adalah sebagai tanda menyokong album terbaru mereka yang berjudul “Defying Gravity”, dimana ia telah dirakam sepenuhnya  hanya 6 hari. Peminat boleh menjangka malam yang penuh nostalgia sambil melayan lagu-lagu klasik serta menerima kejutan daripada hasil-hasil album terbaru mereka.

Diasaskan pada tahun 1988, Mr. Bing telah meninggalkan kesan dalam sejarah muzik. Mereka yang terkenal dengan lagu hit “To Be With You” yang telah membawa mereka ke peringkat antarabangsa dan memperoleh jualan rekod platinum yang paling tinggi. Mr. Big masih aktif dan popular sepanjang zaman, walaupun trend muzik yang sentiasa berubah mengikut aliran muzik  semasa.

Ahli-ahli semasa yang juga ahli-ahli asal Mr. Big terdiri daripada Eric Martin sebagai vokalis, Billy Sheehan sebagai pemain bass, Paul Gilbert sebagai pemain gitar dan Pat Torpey sebagai pemain dram.

Kumpulan ini telah dibubarkan pada tahun 2002, namun telah disatukan semula pada tahun 2009 atas permintaan peminat dan mereka terus memperjuangkan lagu-lagu rock. Setakat ini, Mr. Big telah mengeluarkan sebanyak 9 album studio.

Dengan menggabungkan gaya muzik “shredding” bersama harmoni vokal yang hebat, Mr. Big telah menggubah pelbagai lagu hit seperti “Alive and Kicking” dan “Just Take My Heart” yang merangkumi genre rock yang lain seperti balad, metal dan blues rock.

Tiket untuk menyaksikan Mr. Big Concert Live in Malaysia 2017 berharga RM568 (VVIP), RM468 (VIP), RM368 (PS1) dan RM188 (PS2). Semua kategori tiket adalah berdasarkan tempat duduk bernombor kecuali PS2 yang merupakan tempat duduk bebas. Semua harga tiket adalah termasuk 6% GST tetapi tidak termasuk yuran pemprosesan sebanyak RM4.

Tiket boleh didapati melalui TicketCharge di www.ticketcharge.com.my atau hubungi +603 9222 8811. Tiket VVIP hanya boleh didapati secara eksklusif melalui pihak penganjur Plan 7 Production dengan menghubungi +6012 974 1011 atau melayari www.facebook.com/Plan7Production.

Mr. Big Concert Live in Malaysia 2017 adalah dianjurkan oleh Plan 7 Production, Mega Ultimate sebagai Pengurus Acara, Double Tree Hotel sebagai Hotel Rasmi, Astro Circle sebagai Rakan Kesetiaan dan Penghargaan Istimewa kepada Mega Music World.

Pada 22 Ogos 2017 yang lepas Atilia telah melancarkan album No.3 beliau di Alexis Great Eastern Mall dan ini adalah album beliau yang ketiga selepas album Sangkar dan Indah. Album ini mengandungi sembilan lagu antaranya Bahagiaku, Sandaranku, No Fruits For Today, Realize dan Segalanya. Masih berkonsepkan Jazz Pop, album ketiga ini adalah hasil terbaik yang pernah di keluarkan oleh Atilia sendiri. Mempunyai tujuh buah lagu bahasa melayu dan dua buah lagu Inggeris. Album No.3 ini mengambil masa hampir 3 tahun untuk disiapkan. Dengan jadual yang padat bagi menyempurnakan jemputan persembahan korporat dan juga sebagai seorang guru yoga di Yoga Want That I Want Studios, tidak mematahkan semangat Atilia untuk terus menyiapkan album ini buat peminat-peminat setia beliau yang dahagakan album baru daripada Atilia.

Kini, Atilia tampil pula dengan ‘No.3 Album Tour’ di mana lokasi pertama album tour ini di KL International Jazz Festival 2017 pada 16 September 2017 yang lalu. Manakala, lokasi kedua yang bakal beliau lakukan adalah di Kuching, Sarawak, pada 14 Oktober 2017 di Haus KCH kolaborasi bersama Air Asia sebagai penaja utama penerbangan Atilia bagi album tour ini. Beliau akan mempersembahkan 18 buah lagu bermula dari album Sangkar, Indah, dan beberapa buah lagu dari album terbarunya “No.3”. Masih mengekalkan konsep

persembahan jazz dan pop. Tiket juga sudah mula di jual dan boleh di beli dengan memhubungi terus nombor ini 014-886 8466 (Aqis). Oleh itu, buat peminat setia Atilia di Kuching, Sarawak jangan lepaskan peluang anda untuk menonton persembahan mantap dari beliau secara ‘LIVE’ dan pastinya tidak mengecewakan.

‘Album Tour NO.3’ oleh Atilia di Malaysia bakal bermula pada :

14 OKTOBER 2017 – HAUS KCH -KUCHING, SARAWAK

23 OKTOBER 2017 – SOULED OUT, KOTA KINABALU

11 NOVEMBER 2017 – IFI, JAKARTA

Teristimewa buat peminat setia Atilia album ‘No.3’ edaran Warner Music (M) ini boleh di muat turun di semua digital platform seperti Apple Music, iTunes, Spotify, JOOX, Yonder Music serta KKBox.

Ini pautan untuk album ‘No.3’ di digital platform: https://WMM.lnk.to/no3