The consortium, which includes Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Mizuho Financial Group, and Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, have been meeting regularly since last year to build a common settlement infrastructure for digital payments. DCJPY will be backed by bank deposits and use a common platform, which would allow large-scale fund transfers, according to cryptocurrency exchange DeCurret CEO Kazuhiro Tokita, who is also the leader of the consortium. It’s also worth noting that this new digital currency is completely separate from the Yen-based Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) being developed by the Bank of Japan, which is just a virtual form of a country’s official currency and can be used as legal tender....

As per the body’s official press statement, the company has announced the publication of its JESD233: XFM Embedded and Removable Memory Device (XFMD) standard and its function as a new “universal data storage media”, aimed at providing NVMe over the PCIe interface, but in a smaller and thinner form factor. Specifically, we’re talking about a component that is about the size of a microSD card. Simply put, the new XFMD standard will still use the NVMe logical interface but with just one or two lanes of the interface....

“Together with our sister airlines under the Malaysia Aviation Group, we support Malaysia’s Ministry of Health (MOH) with dedicated belly space across our domestic and international networks and on MABkargo’s global freighter network for the transport of medical devices and supplies,” said MAB chief executive officer Izham Ismail. Malaysia Airlines Bhd, along with Firefly and MASwings will be facilitating movement of goods and medical staff domestically across Peninsular Malaysia, as well as East Malaysia....

Of course, successful applicants will still need to go down to the HQ to provide physical copies of documents and make the necessary payment, but the online process will make sure that applicants actually meet the eligibility criteria before showing up. The Traffic Police have provided a convenient flowchart of the process, starting with Malaysian driving licence holders going to this link to submit their applications. Once you’ve submitted the necessary information such as your email, you will receive instructions on submitting the supporting documents....

According to Check Point, more than 400 pieces of code for the DSP were found to be vulnerable and could allow attackers to gain data from users’ phone without requiring any action from the users themselves. Additionally, the attackers can also make the phone unresponsive by denying users from being able to access their photos, videos, contacts details, and other data within the device. Not only that, Check Point has also noted that attackers may be able to implement malware and other types of malicious applications due to these vulnerabilities....

After checking with MCMC’s Check Your Label app, we can confirm that the OnePlus 11 5G has been registered and certified by SIRIM as of 17 January 2023. With the global launch of the phone taking place on 7 February, it’s safe to say we can probably expect a local launch here soon after the event. The OnePlus 11 is the brand’s bleeding-edge smartphone that sports a new camera design as well as bringing back the return of the iconic physical alert slider....

Now, it is time to look at another reason that made Galaxy Note 9 a potent productivity tool: its battery. Specifications-wise, the Galaxy Note 9 is equipped with 4000mAh battery which is around 21 percent more than Galaxy Note 8 which was rated at 3300mAh. It is also generally the largest ever battery capacity that Samsung has ever equipped into a flagship-class Galaxy device. As pointed in our review of the device, the 4000mAh battery on Galaxy Note 9 is certainly one of the best reasons to get your hands on the phone....

Easy to forage on a winter walk, the humble pine cone can be transformed into an array of beautiful pine cone decorations for bringing rustic charm into the home. They can be spray painted to match your decor and used to embellish sideboards, mantelpieces, and Christmas tables, strung up on garlands, and even used to create statement chandeliers, plus they can also be used in outdoor Christmas decor ideas. To help spark your creativity, we’ve rounded up an array of inspiring pine cone Christmas craft ideas from simple styling and display techniques to how to make a pine cone wreath....

The new face mask sports the same design as it was originally unveiled under the new moniker in August this year. According to the press release, the Zephyr is equipped with N95 grade filters with two-way protection that lasts three times longer than single-use disposable masks. Razer says that the filters are FDA-registered and certified as 99% BFE (bacterial filtration efficiency), and are enhanced by a pair of 2-speed (4200/6200 RPM) fans that allows for increased air circulation through the mask’s air exchange chambers for “better cooling, providing freshly filtered air and increased comfort....

One of the biggest changes that the Pro model brought to the table is the inclusion of a dedicated GPS chip which allows users to track their outdoor runs or cycling sessions without relying on their phone’s GPS. The Watch S Pro also comes with a stainless steel body as opposed to the standard Watch S which is equipped with aluminium body. The Pro model also features a slightly bigger 1....

Twitter user Okami Games initially made the claim that Redfall would release in March. The tweet was made in October of last year, but they would then update their claim around Christmas to say that Arkane Studios, the studio behind the game, has pushed it back by six weeks. In other words, the new release date for the game is early May. Have heard that it’s been pushed back internally by about 6 weeks....

According to Quandt, Samsung has brought back the alleged Galaxy S21 FE’s support pages to several of its regional websites. As we’ve reported prior to this, these were previously taken down earlier this month due to unspecified reasons. Granted, most will take this as a sign that the company is yet again gearing up to launch the unannounced smartphone. But the question remains: when will we finally see it? Unfortunately, no one has a concrete answer to that question at this time – aside from the usual speculations and unconfirmed claims....

Sensory gardens are intimate outdoor spaces filled with enticing sounds, scents and textures, designed to delight. All gardens provide sensory experiences, but garden ideas with sensory at their heart will have a concentration of different elements that stimulate the five basic senses of sight, sound, touch, smell and taste. These gardens are sometimes stimulating, sometimes calming, and offer tangible, visceral experiences that can evoke emotions and aid relaxation. While sensory garden plants are for everyone, they are particularly beneficial to children, and those who are disabled or suffering with mental health problems....