Hands-on the HUAWEI MateBook D 16: The compact 16-inch high-performance laptop

         

Selecting your next laptop might seem like a daunting task as you have to consider so many things, including your needs and workload. Are you looking for a laptop with a big screen or do you prefer the smaller and lighter ones? Or, do you want something with loads of innovative smart features? Well, most people would go for the one with all the latest and greatest features if their wallets allowed for it. But with the launch of HUAWEI MateBook D 16, it seems like you can have your cake and eat it too. The desire for 16-inch lightweight laptops is on the rise. With a global move towards remote working and studying, there is an increased demand for large-screen, high-performance, lightweight laptops. The new HUAWEI MateBook D 16 is set to meet and even exceed these demands.

The new laptop comes with a comfortable and immersive 16-inch display, thin and light metal body, 12^th Gen Intel Core processor, Super Device experience, and more. Here's a deeper look at it.

A display that doesn't tire your eyes

HUAWEI MateBook D 16 features a 16-inch Eye Comfort HUAWEI FullView Display. So, you know what to expect here; ultra-narrow bezels and a high screen-to-body ratio. On either side of the display are two 4.6mm ultra-narrow bezels, resulting in a high screen-to-body ratio of 90 per cent. This allows the laptop to house a large screen in a compact body, delivering an immersive viewing experience. The novel 16:10 aspect ratio also aids productivity. Compared to the traditional 16:9 aspect ratio, the 16:10 aspect ratio gives a 10% taller display area allowing more screen real estate to view web pages, documents, and charts more effectively. The display also supports a 100% sRGB colour gamut to show richer details and vivid colours for greater visual enjoyment.

Talking about eye comfort, HUAWEI MateBook D 16 display has TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light (Hardware Solution) certification. In addition, the display adopts DC dimming to help alleviate eye fatigue. Interestingly, the whole laptop only weighs 1.7kg^[1] with a thickness of just 18.4mm^[2], making it one of the sleekest 16-inch laptops out there.

Next-level performance

The HUAWEI MateBook D 16 is powered by 12^th Intel® Core™ H-series processors, with the highest edition running on the i7-12700H^[3] Processor that has 14 cores and 20 threads. It offers a TDP of up to 40W, and the multi-thread performance is 97.3%^[4] better than the previous generation. That means even heavy tasks such as data analysis, technical drawing, and code compilation are going to run smoothly. All variants in the HUAWEI MateBook D Series come with a PCIe NVMe high-speed solid-state drive. This gives a remarkable boost in loading apps and games, ultimately delivering a smoother user experience. The laptop comes with two modes of operation. The Standard Mode is designed for users to handle daily office tasks, while the Performance Mode^[5] is suitable for performing heavy-duty work and professional software. By pressing the Fn and P keys at the same time, the user can easily select the optimal mode for the current tasks.

Super Device delivers a cohesive multi-device experience

The HUAWEI MateBook D 16 takes multi-device collaboration to a whole new level, thanks to Super Device^[6], bringing super productivity with a cohesive multi-device experience. It lets you effortlessly connect to other Huawei devices nearby, and collaborate between them all. Simply place your Huawei earphones, mice, keyboards, speakers and printers close to the HUAWEI MateBook D 16, and the laptop will automatically discover them and provide a prompt for quick and easy pairing^[7].

In addition, with smartphones like the newly launched HUAWEI nova 9, it is even more useful. Once you have wirelessly connected your phone, you will see its UI (User Interface) appear on your laptop screen, so you can operate it as if your smartphone and laptop are one device. You can access and edit your files, use and manage up to three phone app windows simultaneously, take video or audio calls from your phone through your MateBook, and even use your mouse and keyboard to control your smartphone.

Superior video conferencing experience

The 1080P camera with an 88° wide field of view at the top of the HUAWEI MateBook D 16 screen is a huge step up from traditional 720P cameras. This is further enhanced by the AI Camera smart feature that processes the video with AI algorithms at the system level, adding video effects^[8] like Virtual Background, FollowCam and Eye Contact, which are even supported by third-party video calling applications.

During a video call, the AI Camera's FollowCam adjusts the screen in real-time to keep the speaker in the centre of the shot; so even if they are moving around, you never get distracted from what they are saying. The Eye Contact function uses AI to intelligently adjust to the user's line of vision. So, rather than seeming like they're looking into the camera, their eyes will be looking into yours on the screen for a more natural and comfortable conversation.

Virtual background lets you keep your privacy and your concentration, thanks to built-in static and dynamic backgrounds such as offices, coffee shops or outdoor scenery. You can also choose an image to have as your background or use the AI background blur to distort what is happening behind you.

HUAWEI MateBook D 16 features a quad-mic setup placed along the laptop's edges, supporting sound pick-up from sources up to five metres^[9] away from the device. You will be clearly heard during online meetings even when you are a bit far away from the laptop. The AI noise reduction algorithms will also reduce the background noise, and the Personal Voice Enhancement helps the audience focus on you to make the experience even better.

Metaline antenna for fast connectivity

The powerful performance is not only driven by the HUAWEI MateBook D 16’s processing power. This laptop is a networking beast, too, thanks to the innovative HUAWEI Metaline Antenna technology, which allows users to enjoy stable wireless networks. The HUAWEI Metaline Antenna is a brand-new antenna structure that, compared with average antennas, has 56%^[10] better signal conversion efficiency. In the same network environment, it offers 2dB and 2.6dB better upload and download signals, respectively. Even under weak Wi-Fi signals, the downloading speed is increased by 55%, while the lag in gaming and video conference are decreased by 57% and 67%, respectively.

Huawei's newly launched HUAWEI MateBook D 16 is a must-have for good reasons. Starting with its large and comfortable screen, well-crafted and lightweight design, solid performance, and next-level Super Device that allows a Smart Office experience, the laptop is a dream come true for anyone looking for a compact performance laptop.

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[1] The actual product weight may vary according to the product's configuration, manufacturing techniques, and calculation methods.

[2] Data obtained from Huawei laboratory. Actual battery life may vary by manufacturing process, software version, using condition and environment.

[3] Intel® Core™ i5-12500H Processor and Intel® Core™ i5-12450H Processor is optional.

[4] Data comes from Huawei labs. The CineBench R23 multi-thread performance test was conducted by comparing the HUAWEI MateBook D 16 (i7-12700H +16GB high performance mode) and HUAWEI MateBook with the 11^th Intel® Core™ processor (i7-11370H). Performance and data may vary by individual product.

[5]Performance Mode can be only activated when the power supply is sufficient. It is not enabled by default. When it is activated, the CPU and GPU functionality can be instantly increased. This may cause the fans to produce heat and noise, and the surface may become hotter as a result.

[6] Only certain Huawei mobile phones, tablets, monitors, and certain Huawei laptops running PC Manager 12.0.1 or later support this function. If you have any questions about this feature, please contact your local Huawei customer service hotline.

[7] For issues such as proximity discovery conditions, functional experience, usage restrictions, and supported models of computers and headsets, speakers, mice, keyboards, and printers, please find more information on the corresponding products on Huawei's official website or contact Huawei customer service (950800).

[8] Only certain Huawei laptops running PC Manager version 13.0.1 or later supports this feature. Customers may contact Huawei Customer Service hotline if they have questions related to purchase, usage limitation or supported models.

[9] Results produced from tests run in quiet, indoor scenarios. Actual experience may vary by environmental factors. For reference only.

[10] Data comes from Huawei Labs. Compared with Huawei Metaline antenna equipped on HUAWEI MateBook D 16 and the previous generation HUAWEI MateBook D 15.

Alibaba.com to Hold Karachi Seller Summit on 15 September

             

Event aims to help businesses from the city of lights tap e-commerce export opportunities

 

 Leading B2B e-commerce platform Alibaba.com will host a seller summit in Karachi on 15 September 2022 to discuss opportunities in e-commerce export with manufacturers, wholesalers, traders and retailers interested in moving online or exploring growth in the global market.

Themed “Go Export with Alibaba.com,” the hybrid event will bring together current and aspiring exporters and shed light on viable methods to launch an online export business through the Alibaba.com platform. It will also address common queries among small and medium-sized businesses about how to overcome challenges to achieve growth in the global B2B e-commerce market.

The event will feature speakers including Mr. Song Song, Head of Alibaba.com Pakistan, Mr. Rizwan Ahmad, Founder of Noor Fabrics Pvt Ltd, and other experts in the online export field.

Those who wish to attend the event, either in person or remotely, can reserve a seat through this link: https://bit.ly/3RwcTjz  by 15 September 2022.

LCBDDA Strengthens Business Ties with Stakeholders

       

 

Lahore Central Business District Development Authority, (LCBDDA) also known as Central Business District Punjab, (CBD Punjab) hosted a meet up in the honour of the business investors, developers and industry thought leaders in association with Ministry of Housing, Urban Development, Public Health and Engineering to strengthen the business relations and ties with existing & potential investors at CBD Punjab.

Senior Provincial Minister, Mr. Mian Aslam Iqbal graced the event as Chief Guest. The event was attended by the Chief Executive Officer of LCBDDA - Mr. Imran Amin, COO LCBDDA - Brigadier (R) Mansoor Janjua, Mr. Mian Mehmood Ur Rasheed – Minister for Local Government & Community Development, Mr. Ahmed Javed Qazi – Secretary Industries, Commerce & Skill Development, Mr. Asif Jah – Chairman PBIT, senior representation of the business community, other government officials, foreign diplomats, real estate developers & industry thought leaders along with directorate heads of LCBDDA.

While addressing the event Senior Provincial Minister Punjab, Mian Aslam Iqbal said that “The province of Punjab, has a pivotal role in the development of Pakistan. Our core focus is to provide a comprehensive business environment all across the province to attract more and more investment in Punjab. A business hub like CBD Punjab has its own unique significance in the development of the province. The project is fully supported by the Government of Punjab and we believe that this project will take Pakistan to new heights”. He further added that “the authority has achieved great milestones in a short time span which is the reason that we have expanded its jurisdiction all over Punjab”. He requested the investors to come forward and start their projects in CBD Punjab.

Mr. Imran Amin, Chief Executive Officer of LCBDDA briefed about ongoing and future projects of CBD Punjab. He stated that “CBD Punjab is a celebrated success, and it is only due to the trust of the business community. We have already achieved our first-year target and have aimed higher for the upcoming year. The expansion of CBD Punjab to all over the province is the trust of the Punjab Government in the authority. This expansion will give new heights to the development pace of Punjab”.

Speaking on behalf of the business community, Mr. Gohar Ijaz said that “CBD Punjab is a fully composed business hub that has all the traits of business ease. I foresee this project as a multi-million-dollar project because it has a room full of opportunities for a secure investment. Commercial hubs like CBD Punjab will prove itself as an economy booster for Punjab.

The economic development potential of CBD Punjab has gathered government authorities and the business community on the same page to utilize the investment opportunities in Pakistan’s first business district to get maximum output. Punjab Government has ensured its full support and instructed that no stone should be left unturned for the completion of the project. The session was concluded with the distribution of recognition mementos among the business investors and directorate heads of LCBDDA.

Pakistan’s favourite esports league, FFPL IV returns with PKR 1 Crore prize pool.

            

                          

Pakistan’s first and largest esports league, Free Fire Pakistan League has returned with its fourth edition, FFPL IV, now entering its group stages. Free Fire is the world’s leading mobile battle royale game with over 1 Billion downloads and has been at the forefront of the esports revolution in Pakistan. FFPL is the highest professional-level esports tournament in Pakistan hosted under the International esports giant Free Fire.

FFPL has been previously endorsed by the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting under E-PAK, Pakistan’s first-ever initiative aimed at promoting esports and creating a sustainable ecosystem in Pakistan. Free Fire recently held a tier-2 esports league in collaboration with the Punjab Sports Board, the Soobai Series, which was aimed at promoting new professional talent in Pakistan and granting entry to new teams into FFPL IV.

FFPL IV has introduced a new format this year, with the final 18 teams now competing for a piece of one of the largest prize pools for any Esports tournament in Pakistan valued at PKR 10,000,000. Free Fire remains committed to empowering the youth through opportunity and developing a sustainable infrastructure for esports in Pakistan.

FFPL IV officially commences it’s Group Stage that is set to go for 4 weeks with the top 12 teams battling it out in 3 groups from cities all over Pakistan featuring Islamabad, Karachi, Rawalpindi, Lahore, Multan and Peshawar.

The Group Stages are set to kick off from this weekend, September 9th at 6PM. The top 12 teams from the Group Stages will then advance to FFPL IV’s Grand Final scheduled to take place in Karachi on 16th October where these 12 finalists will play a total of 8 matches to decide this season’s champions. 

The champions from FFPL IV will go on to represent Pakistan In Free Fire World Series (FFWS) held later this year at a destination yet to be revealed, which is undoubtedly the most prestigious International tournament held by Free Fire.

FFPL IV will be broadcasted on Free Fire Esports Pakistan channels. All the latest information, schedule about the tournament will be updated on official website and Free Fire Esports Pakistan fanpage.

  

High CO2-producing companies to face challenges with new climate-related disclosure requirements

         

 

Current corporate reporting by a majority of companies producing the highest levels of greenhouse gas emissions would not comply with proposed new requirements from the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB).

This is the key finding of research carried out by ACCA (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) and the Adam Smith Business School at Glasgow University, aiming to find out how prepared companies are for new climate-related reporting rules being developed by the International Sustainability Standards Board, formed last November.

The research analysed the most recent reports published by companies in the construction material and chemical industries which had the highest greenhouse gas emissions over the last three years, comparing current disclosures against the disclosure requirements of the proposed climate-related disclosure standard (IFRS S2, Climate-related Disclosures).

This analysis found that most companies fall short of the type and level of disclosure that the ISSB is proposing. Further, the research found that disclosures were often scattered and duplicated across different company sources, often with no cross-reference, and with little connection to financial information published in the financial statements.

Those companies (77% of the sample) that have adopted the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) Recommendations are significantly better prepared to comply with the proposed new disclosure requirements. However, even these companies will need to significantly increase their climate-related reporting to meet the new requirements of the proposed standard, which the ISSB aims to finalise by the end of this year.

ACCA and the Adam Smith Business School are urging the ISSB to ensure the disclosure requirements are clear and easily understandable, and that thorough guidance is provided.

Commenting on the research, ACCA’s head of Pakistan, Assad Hameed Khan says: ‘The colossal impact of recent floods in Pakistan is a reminder on the national climate action urgency. Thus, it is imperative for companies to adopt ESG focused (sustainable) practices and initiate substantive action related to climate change and strengthen reporting through robust climate-related disclosures. These measures can be a competitive advantage for companies, as well as, enhancing transparency and trust for investors, customers, employees and regulators.

Mike Suffield, director of policy and insights, ACCA, says: ‘Standard-setters and regulators should focus support and guidance on those companies that have not adopted the TCFD Recommendations, including smaller businesses. It may be appropriate to allow a period of voluntary adoption before making the ISSB standards mandatory.'

He also called on regulators to help users of this climate-related information by resolving the problem of the scattered location of disclosures, the lack of cross-referencing and duplication.

He added: ‘The ISSB also has an important role to play by providing greater clarity around location and cross-referencing in the standards, and by collaborating with the regulators to achieve a consistent approach.

‘This research is not about pointing fingers at businesses. It is about understanding where they are at in their climate disclosures and working out how to help them improve, this is vital work for all of us.’

Homebridge by Beaconhouse signs MoU with British Council for digital library access

            

Beaconhouse, Pakistan’s largest network of private educational institutions, under its recently introduced Hybrid A Level school, Homebridge, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the British Council for students, teachers and staff members to access the British Council’s digital library at discounted rates. The MoU was signed between Harris Sufiyan, Project Director at Homebridge by Beaconhouse, and Michael Houlgate, Area Director Sindh and Balochistan, British Council, at a ceremony held at the Beaconhouse head office.

Under this partnership, Homebridge students, teachers and staff members will have 24/7 access to the British Council’s licensed collection of books, comics, music, newspapers and magazines, scholarly content, professional trainings, and much more. Other units of the Beaconhouse Group will also benefit from the partnership.

Commenting on the partnership, Harris Sufiyan, Project Director Homebridge stated that, “Through this partnership with the British Council, we wish to provide better opportunities to our students and teachers by giving access to a rich and interactive learning platform.”

Michael Houlgate, Area Director Sindh and Balochistan at British Council stated, “We appreciate the initiative of the Beaconhouse team for offering students an interactive learning platform and hope that the Digital Library collaboration between British Council and Beaconhouse will open new avenues of learning and engagement for the students.”

Homebridge by Beaconhouse uses a cutting-edge hybrid framework that gives students a chance to acquire international qualifications and enhance their skills without being limited by space or time.

  

TCL Kicks Off its Latest Sponsorship with Football Stars to Inspire Greatness

          

Today, TCL Electronics (1070. HK), one of the leading players in the global TV industry and a fast-growing consumer electronics company, unveiled TCL football Team 2022 at IFA Berlin. With four of the world's top footballers on board as brand ambassadors, TCL is kicking off a global campaign to inspire people to pursue Greatness in their lives. 

The TCL line-up brings together the remarkable top-performer Rodrygo, a winger for Brazil national team; the exceptional young midfielder from England Phil Foden; rising superstar and Spanish international Pedri; and Raphaël Varane, famed defender and a key player in the French national squad.

TCL will share messages and insights from the four football players in the lead-up to the 2022 major football event starting in November and beyond through traditional and social media channels. TCL will also provide numerous opportunities for fans to engage with their idols in new ways through exclusive content, signed merchandise, and competitions.

"I'm happy to play a role as a TCL brand ambassador and collaborate with a company that places quality and inspiring individual greatness at the heart of their products," commented Rodrygo.

"Having the chance to connect to fans worldwide and inspire them to Greatness is a fantastic opportunity. I'm glad to have this opportunity to associate myself with a brand like TCL, which strives to provide a top-quality experience for our supporters," said Raphaël Varane.

" My love for football comes from playing with my mates and watching our idols on TV. I am excited to join the TCL family. I hope we will inspire and connect the next generation to football," said Phil Foden.

"Thrilled to have a chance to begin this new relationship with TCL. We all wish to provide positive experiences for fans and spread our passion for the sport. As a TCL brand ambassador, I'm sure we can spread a positive sporting spirit that inspires our fans," Pedri added.

Frédéric Langin, Vice President of Sales and Marketing TCL Europe, said, "Phil Foden, Pedri, Rodrygo, and Raphaël Varane are among the best players in the world who inspire millions on and off the pitch. TCL is passionate about inspiring our customers through sport. We are delighted to help fans connect with these football greats and get inspired to recognize and nurture their Greatness." 

TCL has long recognized the power of sport and the connective spirit that Inspires Greatness in players and the wider community. As a consistent supporter of world sport, TCL sponsors football teams and tournaments in Argentina, Australia, Brazil, the UK, and the US, among others. The company also has a strong track record of working with sporting icons. Beyond football, TCL has also been a global partner of the International Basketball Association (FIBA) since 2018 and is a major sponsor of the 2022 FIBA EuroBasket, starting today. TCL Pakistan has always supported significant sports events. Cricket is the most loved sports in Pakistan and hence TCL has always been at the forefront in the cricket stadiums. TCL Pakistan is the proud associate partner of Pakistan's national cricket team (men and women) and has been the primary sponsor of Peshawar Zalmi, which is PSL's most prominent sports franchise. Also, in 2019 TCL sponsored the Gilgit Baltistan Girls Football League, the first-ever football league for girls in the North of Pakistan. And since 2018, TCL has organized e-sports events in major cities of Pakistan, where thousands of gaming enthusiasts played their favorite games on TCL's latest TV range.