Vernon Chan

Vernon is resident Web Editor and Lead Content Strategist at Adam Lobo Media Group. He is also founder and chief editor of his 20-year old blog VernonChan.com. A tech enthusiast, roving creative, petrolhead and now competitive pickleball player, he spends his days with plenty of humour, AI-assistance, and good coffee (black, only)

The Windows ARM Saviour: Why the Leaked NVIDIA N1X “Blackwell” Superchip Just Killed Qualcomm’s Hype

A massive pre-Computex leak has unmasked the NVIDIA N1X, a 20-core ARM system-on-chip featuring monolithic Blackwell graphics and unified memory designed to completely dismantle Qualcomm's Windows on Arm monopoly.

Acer Unveils the Predator Atlas 8 with Intel Arc G3 Silicon

Acer has officially expanded its gaming ecosystem with the Predator Atlas 8, a hardcore Windows 11 handheld packing the next-gen Intel Arc G3 Extreme processor, Battlemage discrete-class graphics, and a massive 80 Wh battery footprint to take on the market.

Acer Aspire Go 15 vs Apple MacBook Neo: Budget ARM Showdown

We pit the newly unveiled $300 Acer Aspire Go 15 against Apple’s uncontested $599 MacBook Neo to see which entry-tier ARM architecture truly rules the value landscape.

Acer Drops Aspire Go 15 with Snapdragon C

Acer has officially claimed the world-first title with the Aspire Go 15—a cool, dead-silent, ultra-affordable ARM laptop built to rewrite the rules of entry-level computing.

The $300 ARM Revolution: Is Snapdragon C the Windows’ Answer to MacBook Neo?

Qualcomm has officially launched the Snapdragon C platform—a game-changing, entry-tier ARM superchip designed to bring all-day battery life, fanless designs, and built-in NPU smarts to $300 laptops, directly taking on Apple's budget MacBook Neo and the upcoming Googlebook ecosystem.

Same Leica DNA, Radically Different Footprints: The Xiaomi 17T and 17T Pro Land in Malaysia

Xiaomi has officially released the Xiaomi 17T and 17T Pro in Malaysia, packing next-gen MediaTek silicon, custom 3,500-nit eye-care displays, and 5x Leica telephoto zoom into a competitive, bezel-free flagship framework.

Intel’s Revenge: Why the New ‘Arc G3 Extreme’ Chips are Built to Obliterate AMD Handhelds at Computex 2026

Intel is hitting back at AMD’s portable console monopoly with the launch of its dedicated 18A Arc G3 Extreme platform, powering the upcoming MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ and Acer Predator Atlas 8.

65MW in Petaling Jaya: Why NEXTDC KL1 Changes Local Cloud Infrastructure (And What It Means For PJ Residents)

NEXTDC’s RM2.8 billion KL1 facility has officially landed in Petaling Jaya, marking Peninsular Malaysia’s first Tier IV-certified AI Factory, but its massive resource footprint demands a severe reality check for local residents.

Hardware vs. Software: Can Xiaomi’s HyperOS 4 Kill Samsung’s Flex Magic Pixel Screen Flaw?

A massive new HyperOS 4 leak reveals Xiaomi is building an OS-level "Privacy Display" feature to counter Samsung’s Galaxy S26 Ultra—setting up an epic battle between pure software emulation and expensive hardware manipulation.

The 12K Panoramic Trap: Is HKC’s 83-Inch Curved Monitor a Productivity Dream or a Scaled Nightmare?

Unveiled ahead of Computex 2026, HKC's staggering 83.4-inch Shield C83U60 curved panoramic monitor claims to revolutionize your workspace with 12K resolution, but hidden OS font-scaling and severe ergonomic bottlenecks suggest it might be a beautiful desktop trap.