The Snapdragon X processors have mostly been found in laptops so far, but Asus is trying something different. The company just released the Asus VM441 in India, and it’s an all-in-one (AiO) desktop built around the ARM-based Snapdragon X chip.
Asus VM441 AiO Specifications
The idea is to offer a basic, quiet computer for a home office or living room. Because the Snapdragon chip doesn’t generate as much heat as typical desktop processors, Asus managed to keep the computer’s profile pretty thin.
It features a 23.8-inch 1080p touchscreen with standard specs, 300 nits of brightness, and 100% sRGB color coverage. It sits on a simple metal stand that lets you adjust the tilt, and the whole machine comes in a plain white finish.
Under the hood, it has an 8-core Snapdragon X processor, 16GB of LPDDR5X RAM, and either 512GB or 1TB of PCIe 4.0 storage. Since it has the Qualcomm NPU built-in (hitting 45 TOPS), it qualifies as a Copilot Plus PC.
In practical terms, that just means it can handle some local AI tasks, like blurring your background on video calls or filtering out microphone noise, without slowing down the main processor.
The port situation is decent for a home PC. On the back, you get an HDMI port, an Ethernet jack, and three USB-A ports. There is also a USB-C port and a headphone jack on the side where they are easier to reach.
For video calls, there is a 5-megapixel camera that supports Windows Hello facial login and includes a physical privacy slider. Asus also throws in a wireless mouse and keyboard, plus a copy of Microsoft Office Home 2024.
For wireless connectivity, it features Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3. The VM441 ships with the Single Language edition of Windows 11 Home.
Pricing and Availability
The Asus VM441 is available now in India. The 512GB model costs ₹1,01,990, and the 1TB version is ₹1,11,990. You can buy it online through Amazon, Flipkart, or the Asus website, as well as in physical stores like Croma.
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Honor has officially launched the Honor 600 series in China. The lineup includes the Honor 600 Vitality Edition, Honor 600 Super Edition, and Honor 600 Pro. To recall, the Honor 600 and 600 Pro were unveiled for the global market in April. The Chinese Honor 600 bears some similarity with the Honor 600 Super.
Honor 600 series specifications and features
Honor 600 Vitality
The Honor 600 Vitality and Honor 600 Super feature a 6.57-inch OLED display with a 1.5K (2728×1264p) resolution, 120Hz refresh rate, and up to 8000nits local peak brightness. The Honor 600 Pro also uses a 6.57-inch OLED panel with similar resolution and refresh rate support. All three smartphones run MagicOS 10 based on Android 16. Honor has not yet revealed the software update commitment for the new series.
Honor 600 Super
The Honor 600 Vitality features a 50-megapixel main camera with OIS and a 12-megapixel ultra-wide camera, while the Honor 600 Super adds a 200-megapixel primary sensor with OIS and a 12-megapixel ultra-wide macro camera. The Honor 600 Pro includes a 200-megapixel main camera, a 12-megapixel ultra-wide macro sensor, and a 50-megapixel telephoto camera with Sony IMX856 sensor and OIS support. Each phone also comes with a 50-megapixel front-facing camera.
The Honor 600 Vitality and Honor 600 Super are powered by the Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 chipset, while the Honor 600 Pro is equipped with the MediaTek Dimensity 8550 Elite processor along with Honor Phantom Engine 3.0. The standard model packs a 7,000mAh Qinghai Lake battery with 80W charging support and 27W wired reverse charging. The Honor 600 Super includes a larger 8,600mAh battery with 80W fast charging and 27W wired reverse charging. The Honor 600 Pro houses an 8,000mAh battery with support for 80W wired charging and 50W wireless charging.
Honor 600 Pro
Other features across the lineup include stereo speakers, NFC, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.4, USB Type-C, IR blaster, and IP68, IP69, and IP69K ratings. The Pro model additionally offers an ultrasonic fingerprint scanner, while the Super edition includes an optical fingerprint sensor.
Honor 600 series price and availability
The Honor 600 Vitality starts at CNY 2,699 (~$396) for the 8GB + 256GB variant, while the 12GB + 512GB version costs CNY 3,399 (~$499). It is available in Good Luck Orange, Vitality White, and Obsidian Black colour options.
The Honor 600 Super starts at CNY 3,299 (~$484) for the 12GB + 256GB model and goes up to CNY 3,699 (~$543) for the 12GB + 512GB variant.
The Honor 600 Pro starts at CNY 3,899 (~$572) for the 12GB + 256GB version, while the 16GB + 512GB model is priced at CNY 4,699 (~$690). The Pro and Super models come in Lucky Star, Feather Blue, Green Apple, and Obsidian Black shades.
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Oppo has announced a new accessory called the Oppo Bubble, alongside the Reno 16 series, in China, and it is designed to make selfies and group photos more convenient. The compact magnetic display attaches to the back of supported Oppo smartphones and brings a small secondary screen experience with customization and remote camera preview features. The company has also confirmed pricing, battery details, and compatibility information.
Oppo Bubble brings a magnetic secondary display experience
Oppo Bubble
The Oppo Bubble is being marketed as a compact “playful selfie screen” and is the first magnetic circular secondary display launched by the company. It has a slim body measuring around 7mm in thickness and weighs about 27.5 grams, making it light enough to carry around or attach to a smartphone without adding much bulk.
On the front, the device gets a circular AMOLED touchscreen that can display static wallpapers, live photos, and videos. Users can personalise the screen with custom images, emojis, and decorative themes, allowing the accessory to double up as a design element on the rear panel of the phone. Oppo has also added carousel support for wallpapers and media playback on the tiny screen.
The accessory supports wireless remote camera preview functionality. This allows users to check framing, preview shots, and adjust angles while taking selfies or group pictures. Oppo says the Bubble can support wireless live preview from up to 10 metres away, which could help during long-distance shots or tripod photography. Users can also trigger photos remotely without needing to hold the smartphone.
Oppo Bubble
Apart from attaching magnetically to the back of a smartphone, the Oppo Bubble can also work as a standalone hanging display accessory when paired with a compatible protective case. Oppo has included a 550mAh battery inside the device, and the pairing process does not require cables. Supported Oppo smartphones can detect and connect to the accessory automatically when brought nearby.
Compatible models currently include the Oppo Reno16 series, Oppo Reno15 series, Oppo Reno14 series, Oppo Find X8 series, Oppo Find X9, Oppo Find X9 Pro, and Oppo Find X9 Ultra, with more devices expected to receive support later. The accessory has been priced at CNY 499 (~$75).
What do you think about Oppo’s new Bubble accessory? Would you use a magnetic mini display like this for selfies or customisation?
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The Oppo Find X9, announced in October 2025, is an excellent all-around flagship smartphone. The AMOLED screen is bright and crisp, and the Dimensity 9500 ensures buttery-smooth performance, even under heavy load. The cameras are also promising, capturing great details across various lighting conditions. Still, that’s not enough to beat the competition.
There are equally compelling options from other brands that might offer superior value for your money. We’ve picked the five best alternatives that deserve your attention.
The Vivo X300 (review) is one of the strongest alternatives to the Find X9 on the list, featuring a more capable camera setup. It replaces the Find X9’s 50MP primary sensor with a 200MP sensor, while also offering a higher resolution 50MP selfie camera.
Besides better cameras, the Vivo X300 also offers a brighter AMOLED screen with LTPO support for improved power efficiency. The Oppo Find X9, however, excels in battery capacity.
The biggest advantage of getting an OnePlus 15 over the Find X9 is the faster, more efficient Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor. (click here for a detailed chip comparison) So, if you’re into hardcore gaming or editing stuff, this could make a notable difference.
Furthermore, the OnePlus smartphone offers a slightly bigger 6.78-inch display with a higher 165Hz refresh rate and tougher Gorilla Glass Victus 2 protection. The camera specs, though, are pretty much identical. The rear camera setup boasts a 50MP primary shooter, a 50MP periscope telephoto lens with a slightly higher 3.5x optical zoom, and a 50MP ultrawide shooter. The selfie camera has a 32MP resolution, just like the Oppo phone.
Both smartphones offer nearly the same set of connectivity features, but their battery capacities and charging speeds differ. The OnePlus 15 takes the lead with a larger 7,300mAh battery and 120W quicker wired charging.
Realme GT 8 Pro is a strong flagship smartphone that outperforms the Oppo Find X9 in several key aspects. To begin with, it comes with a more powerful processor, the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. The GT 8 Pro also offers a bigger 6.79-inch screen, featuring a higher 144Hz refresh rate and nearly twice the local peak brightness.
Both smartphones share identical camera specs, except for a higher 200MP resolution on the periscope telephoto lens of the Realme phone. This should result in superior detail in zoom shots. The battery capacities are almost the same, but the Realme phone has an edge in the wired charging speed (120W vs 80W).
The Xiaomi 17 (review) is a compact flagship phone, featuring a 6.3-inch LTPO AMOLED screen and a powerful Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset inside for top-tier performance and efficiency.
The Xiaomi phone boasts a triple rear camera setup, all with 50MP sensors similar to the Oppo Find X9, but excels on the other side with a higher-resolution 50MP selfie camera.
The battery capacity of 6,300 mAh doesn’t match the Find X9, but the Xiaomi 17 excels in wired charging speed. It also offers faster reverse charging.
Finally, we have a non-Chinese smartphone on the list, boasting strong flagship specs in the price segment Oppo Find X9 falls into. The Galaxy S26 offers a 6.3-inch LTPO AMOLED panel with tougher Gorilla Glass Victus 2 protection on both sides.
The chipset you get depends on where you buy the device from. In the US, Canada, China, and Japan, the Galaxy S26 chips ship with a Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chip, while the rest of the world gets an Exynos 2600 variant. The Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 has an upper hand over the Dimensity 9500 and Exynos 2600, but there’s no major difference between the other two.
While the S26 takes good photos and videos, the Find X9 may have an edge in secondary cameras. This means you’ll get better zoom and ultrawide shots on the Find X9 than on the S26, but the latter produces better, natural shots with its main camera. And, the big gap of battery capacity and charging speed between Galaxy phones and their Chinese rivals still exists.
Oppo has launched the Oppo Pad 6, the latest in its flagship tablet line. But it now costs 700 yuan, or some $103 more than its predecessor, and it’s not like you’re getting a major upgrade for the price.
The Oppo Pad 6 retains the 12.1-inch LCD screen with a 3000 x 2120 resolution and 144Hz refresh rate.
The brand, however, introduced a new soft light screen version that uses nano-etching to reduce glare by 97%, according to the company. It also has a paper-like color mode designed to make long reading sessions easier on the eyes.
The rest of the screen specs, like 900 nits peak brightness and DCI-P3 color gamut, are the same, though.
Design-wise, the Pad 6 measures 5.99mm thick and weighs around 577 grams. Oppo is offering the device in Starlight Blue, Starlight Silver, and Deep Space Gray finishes.
Inside, the Pad 6 gets an iterative upgrade in the form of the MediaTek Dimensity 9500s chipset. This is paired with LPDDR5X RAM and UFS 3.1 storage. Oppo claims the tablet scores more than 3.06 million points on AnTuTu benchmarks and can handle simultaneous 3K video recording and 144fps gaming workloads.
The tablet even shares a 10,420mAh battery with 67W charging with its predecessor. Oppo says it can last up to 56 days on standby and maintain healthy battery capacity for four years.
A lot of software, and even more AI underneath
Like most Android launches in 2026, AI features are everywhere. The Pad 6 includes real-time audio transcription for classroom recordings, AI-generated note summaries, handwriting beautification, and a “circle to search” feature for solving questions by circling them on-screen. Oppo is also adding a journaling mode that lets users drag photos into notes, convert rough sketches into polished illustrations, and even import Live Photos.
The tablet ships with ColorOS 16 and includes several productivity-focused features aimed at students and office users. Oppo’s multi-window system allows multiple resizable apps on-screen at once, while the bundled PC-style WPS office suite supports advanced formatting and spreadsheet editing. The Pad 6 can also connect with phones and computers for clipboard syncing, screen mirroring, and drag-and-drop file transfers.
Oppo is additionally trying to make the Pad 6 more platform-agnostic than previous devices. The tablet supports file sharing with Android devices as well as Apple hardware, including the iPhone, iPad, and Mac. It can also share a phone’s 5G connection automatically without requiring a separate hotspot setup.
Other specifications include Wi-Fi 7 support, six speakers, dual Bluetooth headphone connectivity, and 8-megapixel front and rear cameras. There’s no SIM card support or fingerprint scanner, with facial recognition handling biometric authentication instead.
Pricing and Availability
Besides the processor, the Oppo Pad 6 doesn’t really bring major improvements in other areas. Still, Oppo has increased the starting price from 2,599 yuan (~$383) for the previous generation to 3,299 yuan (~$486). The 12GB / 256GB and 16GB / 512GB variants are priced at 3,899 yuan (~$575) and 4,099 yuan (~$604), respectively.
Meanwhile, the Soft Light Edition with 8GB / 256GB and 12GB / 256GB storage configurations costs 3,599 yuan (~$531) and 3,999 yuan (~$589), respectively.
The sale starts on May 29. The conversions are based on current exchange rates.
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HP has updated its mobile workstation lineup with the ZBook 8 G2a, a 14-inch laptop featuring AMD’s latest Ryzen AI processors.
HP ZBook 8 G2a Specifications
The base model starts with an AMD Ryzen AI 5 Pro 435 processor, and you can configure the machine up to a Ryzen AI 9 HX Pro 470, which includes Radeon 890M graphics.
For memory and storage, the laptop supports up to 64GB of DDR5-5600 RAM and a 2TB PCIe Gen5 NVMe SSD, providing enough capacity for standard workstation tasks and managing larger datasets.
HP offers a wide variety of 14-inch display options for this model. The base screen is a 1920×1200 (WUXGA) 60Hz panel with 300 nits of brightness.
Upgrade options include a 2560×1600 120Hz variable refresh rate display at 500 nits, as well as 800-nit panels equipped with HP’s Sure View privacy screen for working in public areas. Touchscreen variants are also available depending on the specific configuration you choose.
Physically, the ZBook 8 G2a weighs 3.21 pounds and is 0.75 inches thick. It includes a 68 Whr battery that supports fast charging, which HP says can reach a 50% charge in about 30 minutes.
The port selection is practical for an office environment, featuring two Thunderbolt 4 ports, one USB-C 10Gbps port, one USB-A, an HDMI 2.1 output, an RJ-45 ethernet jack, and a headphone combo jack.
The laptop also supports Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6.0, and optional 5G connectivity, alongside a spill-resistant backlit keyboard and an IR camera.
Pricing and Availability
In the US, the base configuration is priced at $2,796, while a fully configured model costs over $7,800. Availability and configuration options will vary by region; for example, the UK currently only has the entry-level model available without customization.
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Oppo has launched the Reno 16 and Reno 16 Pro smartphones in China. The new Reno series brings flat OLED displays, 200MP triple rear cameras, large batteries, and MediaTek Dimensity chipsets. Here is everything you need to know about the specifications, features, and pricing of the latest Reno 16 lineup.
Oppo Reno 16, Reno 16 Pro specifications and features
Oppo Reno 16
The Oppo Reno 16 features a 6.32-inch flat OLED display with 2640×1216 pixels resolution, up to 120Hz refresh rate, and up to 3600nits local peak brightness. The Reno 16 Pro gets a larger 6.78-inch OLED panel with a 2772×1272 pixels resolution and similar 120Hz refresh rate support. Both phones support 10-bit colors and high-frequency PWM dimming.
The Reno 16 is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 8550 SUPER chipset, paired with LPDDR5X or LPDDR5 RAM, UFS 3.1 storage, and a 6,700mAh battery with 80W fast charging. On the other hand, the Pro model uses the MediaTek Dimensity 9500s processor with LPDDR5X RAM, UFS 3.1 storage, and a larger 7,000mAh battery with support for 80W wired charging and 50W wireless charging.
Oppo Reno 16 Pro
Both smartphones run Android 15-based ColorOS 16. Oppo has not yet confirmed the software upgrade policy for the China variants. For photography, the Reno 16 and Reno 16 Pro feature a 200-megapixel (Samsung HP5) primary camera, a 50-megapixel ultra-wide camera, and a 50-megapixel (Samsung JN5) periscope telephoto camera with 3.5x optical zoom and OIS. On the front, both devices feature a 50-megapixel selfie camera with autofocus.
Other features include stereo speakers, in-display fingerprint scanners, NFC, Bluetooth 5.4, USB Type-C, IR blaster, dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 6 on the Reno 16 and Wi-Fi 7 on the Reno 16 Pro, along with IP66, IP68, IP69, and IP69K ratings.
Oppo Reno 16, Reno 16 Pro price and availability
The Oppo Reno 16 starts at CNY 3,499 (~$513) for the 12GB + 256GB variant, while the 16GB + 1TB version costs CNY 4,899 (~$719). It comes in Moonlit Night Black, Galaxy Purple, and Heart-Fluttering Stars colour options.
The Oppo Reno 16 Pro starts at CNY 3,699 (~$543) for the 12GB + 256GB model, while the top-end 16GB + 1TB version is priced at CNY 4,799 (~$704). The phone is available in Moonlit Night Black, Dreamy Blue, and Heart-Fluttering Stars shades.
Both smartphones are currently available in China. Oppo is expected to introduce the Reno 16 series in global markets sometime in June or July.
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Just as Huawei introduced its ambitious “Tau (τ) Law” semiconductor strategy at ISCAS 2026 today, the company also shared more details about its upcoming Kirin mobile processor.
In our previous report, we explained how the company wants to move beyond traditional chip scaling by reducing signal delay instead of only shrinking transistors.
Now, Huawei says its first major chip built around these ideas, tentatively dubbed the Kirin 2026, could bring major improvements in transistor density, efficiency, and clock speeds.
At the International Circuits and Systems Symposium (ISCAS 2026), He Tingbo, Director of Huawei and President of its Semiconductor Business Unit, revealed the technical details about this chip.
Huawei’s 2026 Kirin chip to increase transistor count by 53%
According to Huawei, the Kirin 2026 chip uses what it calls “logic folding” technology, which is part of the Tau Law strategy. The company claims this approach increases transistor count by 53.5% and can reach around 238 million transistors per square millimeter (MTR/mm²).
Huawei also says the chip improves high-performance core efficiency by 41% while boosting peak clock speeds by 12.7% to approximately 3.1GHz.
Rather than relying entirely on advanced manufacturing nodes, Huawei says it is using a “free logic design” concept that expands chip structures from a single layer to a double-layer design. It should improve transistor density and reduce signal travel time inside the processor.
He Tingbo said that after the launch of the Kirin 9030 Pro last year, Huawei’s mobile processors entered what she described as a “performance saturation zone.”
In simple terms, traditional improvements were no longer delivering the same performance gains as before. To overcome this limitation, Huawei developed a new path centered around “time scaling” instead of purely geometric scaling.
Huawei believes this strategy could continue improving chips over the next several years. The company projects steady increases in frequency and transistor density through the decade, followed by what it describes as a “revolutionary doubling upgrade” in 2031. At that point, Huawei expects future processors to surpass 400 MTR/mm² while potentially reaching clock speeds of 5.0GHz.
Huawei further notes that many of the technologies introduced at ISCAS 2026 will gradually appear in commercial products starting in 2027 and beyond.
DJI has reached a surprisingly dominant position in Japan’s video camera market, with new sales data showing the company now controls more than 70% of the segment.
According to BCN Ranking data, DJI held a massive 72.5% share of Japan’s video camera market, marking the highest level the company has reached so far. For comparison, rival Insta360 reportedly accounted for around 12.5% during the same period.
A big part of that momentum appears to be coming from DJI’s Osmo Pocket lineup, especially the newly launched Osmo Pocket 4 and Pocket 4P. The compact gimbal camera only went on sale in late April, but it quickly climbed to the top of the sales rankings in Japan.
BCN says the standard Osmo Pocket 4 alone captured roughly 21.5% of all video camera sales in the country within just nine days of availability. Several other DJI models, including the Pocket 4P and older Pocket 3, also ranked near the top of the charts.
Interestingly, DJI’s rise seems to be boosting the broader market as well. Overall video camera sales volume in Japan reportedly jumped 158.1% year-over-year in April 2026, while total revenue increased by 135.2%.
The company’s success likely comes down to how well its products fit current content creation trends. Compact cameras with built-in stabilization have become increasingly popular among vloggers, travelers, and social media creators who want better video quality than smartphones without carrying large mirrorless setups.
The Osmo Pocket series in particular has carved out a strong niche by combining stabilized footage, simple controls, and relatively compact pricing in a device small enough to fit in a pocket.
DJI is still best known globally for drones, but over the past few years the company has been steadily expanding into creator-focused imaging products. The latest sales figures from Japan suggest that strategy is paying off in a major way, especially in a market traditionally dominated by long-established camera brands.
Samsung’s next foldables may arrive with simpler names than previously expected. According to a new leak from Ice Universe, the company could be dropping the confusing “Wide” and “Large” branding that had been floating around recent rumors for the Galaxy Z Fold 8 lineup.
Instead, the device previously rumored as the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Wide may launch simply as the Galaxy Z Fold 8, while the higher-end model could reportedly debut as the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra.
If accurate, the change would make Samsung’s foldable lineup much easier to understand. Names like “Z Fold 8 Wide” and “Galaxy Z Wide Fold” have appeared in leaks over the past few months, but many people felt the branding sounded awkward and unnecessarily complicated.
Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra
The rumored Ultra model is expected to sit above the standard Fold 8 with a few notable hardware upgrades. Current reports suggest it could feature a larger 5000mAh battery along with a more advanced triple-camera setup that includes a dedicated telephoto lens. Meanwhile, the regular Fold 8 is tipped to use a slightly smaller 4800mAh battery and a simpler dual-camera system.
Both devices are still expected to use Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset and refined foldable displays, although the standard model may adopt a more compact aspect ratio compared to the Ultra variant.
Samsung is widely expected to unveil the new foldables during its usual summer Galaxy Unpacked event in July 2026. Recent rumors have pointed toward a possible launch event in London, although Samsung has not officially confirmed any details yet.
The move toward clearer branding also makes sense as competition in the foldable segment continues to grow. Chinese brands have been aggressively improving their foldables over the past year, and Apple’s long-rumored entry into the category continues to loom in the background.
Insta360’s upcoming Luna Ultra is starting to show up at retailers ahead of its official announcement, suggesting the company’s next flagship pocket gimbal camera may not be far away.
German retailer Foto Erhardt has already opened a €50 reservation program for the device, allowing customers to secure an early place in the queue before launch. The deposit will later be deducted from the final purchase price. According to the retailer, deliveries could begin within roughly a month, although that will ultimately depend on Insta360’s official rollout timeline.
The Luna Ultra is expected to compete directly with DJI’s Osmo Pocket 4P, particularly in the premium compact creator camera segment. Based on early details, Insta360 appears to be aiming much higher this time with a dual-camera setup co-engineered with Leica.
One of the biggest highlights is the use of a 1-inch main sensor paired with a Leica Summicron lens. The camera is also expected to support 8K video recording, 10-bit i-Log color, Leica color profiles, and high-frame-rate 4K recording up to 120fps. Some leaks have even suggested higher slow-motion capabilities in select modes.
Like previous pocket gimbal cameras, stabilization remains a major focus here. The Luna Ultra uses a 3-axis gimbal system alongside what Insta360 calls a triple AI chip for subject tracking and automated framing features such as Deep Track.
Another interesting detail is the detachable remote control with an integrated touchscreen, which could make shooting more flexible for vloggers and solo creators.
While Insta360 has not officially confirmed global pricing yet, the company’s CEO previously hinted at a range between roughly $780 and $960 depending on the bundle configuration. That would place the Luna Ultra firmly in premium territory, especially compared to earlier Osmo Pocket competitors.
The quiet retailer pre-orders strongly suggest the official launch is getting close. If the leaked specifications hold up, the Luna Ultra could become one of the more ambitious compact creator cameras released this year, especially for users who want higher-end video quality without carrying a larger mirrorless setup.
The Xiaomi 17 Max, launched last week, has officially gone on sale in China starting today. The device arrives as the flagship large-screen model in the Xiaomi 17 series and as the largest battery smartphone from Xiaomi at 8000mAh capacity.
The Xiaomi 17 Max starts at 4,299 yuan (around $630 or Rs 60,800) for the 12GB RAM and 256GB storage version. The 16GB + 256GB model costs 4,599 yuan (around $675).
If you want more storage, you can either opt for the 12GB + 512GB variant at 4,899 yuan (around $720), or the top-end 16GB + 512GB model for 5,299 yuan (around $780).
The smartphone is offered in White, Sky Blue, and Pixel Black color options. While we aren’t sure when and if Xiaomi will launch the model globally, buyers worldwide can purchase the device from Giztop.
Xiaomi 17 Max Specifications
The Xiaomi 17 Max is equipped with a 6.9-inch SuperPixel 120Hz screen that delivers 2K resolution while consuming less power than a 1.5K screen.
The front also has a 32MP selfie camera, while the back gets a Leica 200-megapixel main camera along with a 50-megapixel periscope telephoto lens and a 50-megapixel Leica ultra-wide-angle lens.
Among them, the periscope telephoto lens supports 3x optical zoom, 6x optical-grade lossless zoom, and 15cm macro close-up.
Likewise, it’s 8000mAh Xiaomi Jinshajiang battery has a silicon content of up to 16% and an energy density of 894Wh/L. It also supports 100W wired fast charging and 50W wireless fast charging.
The Xiaomi 17 Max is currently the Xiaomi phone with the longest battery life, with a combined battery life of up to 20.8 hours and a video playback time of 33.3 hours in actual tests, which even exceeds the combined battery life of two iPhone 17 Pro Max phones.
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As scheduled, Vivo today officially announced the Vivo Y600 Turbo in China. It is the second biggest battery phone from Vivo — after the Vivo Y600 Pro — featuring a massive 9020mAh (typical 9000mAh) capacity.
Vivo claims the battery can retain at least 80% health after 1200 charge cycles. It also supports 90W fast charging, along with reverse wired charging and global direct power supply.
Despite featuring a big cell, the device measures just 8.29mm and weighs 215 grams. It is available in three color options: Dune Gold, Electric Blue, and Millennium Pink.
Vivo Y600 Turbo Specifications
The Vivo Y600 Turbo is built around a 6.83-inch AMOLED display with a 1.5K resolution (2800×1260). It supports a 120Hz refresh rate, up to 5000 nits peak brightness, and 1.07 billion colors, along with 4320Hz high-frequency PWM dimming for eye comfort.
Under the hood, the phone runs on the Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 mobile platform, built on a 4nm process. This is paired with up to 12GB of RAM and 512GB of internal storage, using LPDDR4X RAM and UFS 3.1 storage. Graphics are handled by the Adreno 810 GPU.
For cameras, the device includes a 50MP main rear camera and a 2MP depth sensor, while the front has an 8MP selfie camera. Both front and rear cameras support EIS stabilization, and the rear camera can record up to 4K video.
The phone runs on OriginOS 6 and supports 5G connectivity, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.2, NFC, in-display fingerprint scanning, and multiple navigation systems. Ingress protection is handled by IP68 and IP69 ratings.
Price and Availability
Pricing starts at 2299 yuan (~ $339) for the 8GB+256GB model, 2599 yuan (~$382) for the 12GB+256GB version, and 2899 yuan (~ $426) for the 12GB+512GB variant. The early sale price drops as low as 2099 yuan (~$308) with additional national subsidies.
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Huawei is proposing a new way to keep the semiconductor industry moving forward at a time when making smaller and smaller chips is becoming increasingly difficult.
At the International Circuit Systems Symposium (ISCAS) 2026 hosted by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Huawei executive He Tingbo introduced what the company calls the “Tau (τ) Law.” It’s a new principle that Huawei says could eventually help chips reach performance levels similar to future 1.4nm processors by 2031.
For decades, the chip industry has relied on Moore’s Law, which says more transistors can be packed into chips every few years by shrinking their size. This approach has helped smartphones, laptops, and AI systems become faster and more efficient over time.
However, the industry is now approaching physical and financial limits. Making chips smaller is becoming far more expensive, while performance gains are no longer arriving at the same pace as before.
What is Huawei’s Tau Law for semiconductors?
Huawei says its Tau Law could offer another path.
Instead of depending mainly on “geometric shrinkage,” or physically making transistors smaller, the company wants to focus on “time shrinkage.” In simple terms, Huawei is trying to reduce the amount of time signals need to travel inside a chip. The shorter the delay, the faster and more efficient the processor can become.
A major part of this strategy is something Huawei calls “logic folding.” You can compare this to folding a long road into multiple compact layers so cars can reach destinations faster without increasing travel distance. In semiconductors, folding chip logic could help reduce signal delay while also increasing transistor density.
Huawei says this system works across several layers at once, including devices, circuits, chips, and full computing systems. According to He Tingbo, President of Huawei Semiconductor Business, the company has already designed and mass-produced 381 chips over the past six years using ideas connected to this new approach.
The first major commercial product using logic folding will reportedly be Huawei’s next Kirin 2026 mobile chip, expected to launch later this autumn. Huawei claims the technology will significantly improve performance and energy efficiency.
The company also believes that chips developed under Tau Law could eventually achieve a transistor density equivalent to advanced 1.4nm process technology within the next five years.
Mind you, this does not necessarily mean Huawei will physically manufacture a true 1.4nm chip using traditional methods. Instead, the company is arguing that smarter chip architecture and signal optimization could deliver similar levels of computing capability.
Huawei also used the event to emphasize cooperation, with He Tingbo saying that no single company can solve the semiconductor industry’s challenges alone.
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Huawei is prepping to refresh its mid-range smartphone lineup with the upcoming Huawei Nova 16 series. The company has now started teasing the new phones and announced their launch date.
The Huawei Nova 16 series will launch on June 1 in China. The event is also expected to introduce more devices from Huawei’s ecosystem, including the MatePad Pro Max tablet and a new Supernova smartwatch.
The company has also revealed the new “Sky Blue” color option for the Nova 16 Pro. The image shows the phone with a blue finish and a white ribbon-like accent running across the back panel.
The camera module is what stands out the most. It houses two circular black discs that appear to hold a triple-camera setup and an LED light.
Huawei Nova 16 series: What we know so far
According to previous reports, the Nova 16 family will include three models: the Nova 16, Nova 16 Pro, and Nova 16 Pro Max. Huawei is reportedly skipping the Ultra model this time around.
The standard Nova 16 and Nova 16 Pro are expected to arrive in black, white, blue, and a gradient finish. The top-end version, however, may skip the gradient look entirely and stick to black, white, and blue.
The Pro Max is also rumored to feature a 6.84-inch 1.5K LTPO display alongside a Kirin 9000-series chipset. Powering the device could be a 7000mAh battery.
The Nova 16 Pro Max’s camera hardware may also include a 200-megapixel main camera with a large 1/1.28-inch sensor, a periscope telephoto lens, and a multispectral sensor. The phone is likely to get wireless charging support as well.
As always with leaks, details could change before launch. So take everything with a pinch of salt.
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TCL’s FFALCON brand has launched the Thunderobot Q5AD YYDS Edition monitor in China. It’s a 24.5-inch 1080p display that hits a 300Hz refresh rate for an introductory price of 599 yuan (about $88). It is a straightforward budget monitor aimed directly at people playing competitive PC shooters.
Thunderobot Q5AD Monitor Specifications
While 1080p isn’t exactly a premium resolution these days, a 24.5-inch 1080p screen is still the standard setup for esports. If you are playing games like Counter-Strike 2, Valorant, or Overwatch, you are likely looking for high frame rates and low latency rather than 4K visuals.
The monitor uses a Fast IPS panel manufactured by CSOT. It runs natively at 280Hz, but you can overclock it to 300Hz if you connect it via a DisplayPort cable. Thunderobot lists a 1ms gray-to-gray response time and includes some built-in overdrive and motion blur reduction settings (MPRT-Plus) to help keep fast-moving images looking clear.
For a budget monitor, the color specifications are decent. It supports 10-bit color (using 8-bit + FRC) and covers 99% of the sRGB color space, along with 93% of DCI-P3. Thunderobot says the monitors are factory-calibrated to a Delta E of less than 2, so the colors should be reasonably accurate right out of the box. It also has a peak brightness of 400 nits and basic HDR400 support.
The physical design is pretty basic, but it has a few practical touches for PC gaming. The stand has a small, hexagonal base, which is meant to free up desk space for larger mousepads and wide mouse movements. It only supports basic tilt adjustments (from -5° to 15°), though, so you cannot change the height or pivot the screen. To help with eye strain during longer sessions, the display uses hardware-level low blue light filtering and DC dimming to reduce screen flicker.
On the software side, it supports AMD FreeSync Premium and is compatible with Nvidia G-Sync to help prevent screen tearing. There are also a few built-in gaming features, like a dark scene booster to help you see in shadows and a dynamic crosshair.
The port selection is minimal but covers the basics: one DisplayPort 1.4 (which you need to use for the 300Hz refresh rate), one HDMI 2.0 port (which is capped at 240Hz), and a standard 3.5mm headphone jack. You navigate the monitor’s settings using a standard five-way joystick on the back.
In related news, Thunderobot has also launched the 25Q5A gaming monitor featuring a 1080p 300Hz Mini LED display.
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TCL‘s FFALCON has launched its latest monitor, the Thunderbird 25Q5A, in China. It is a 24.5-inch display that focuses on high-speed gaming at an affordable price. Also marketed as the 2026 FFALCON F6, the monitor is currently listed on JD.com for 839 yuan (roughly $122).
TCL Thunderbird 25Q5A Specifications
The monitor uses a CSOT-made Fast IPS panel with a 1920 x 1080 resolution, a native 300Hz refresh rate, and support for up to 303Hz in select scenarios. It also features a 1ms GtG response time to reduce motion blur and ghosting during fast-paced gameplay.
The monitor stands out from typical budget 1080p models by using a Mini LED backlight with 84 local dimming zones, offering improved contrast and more precise brightness control. It also supports VESA DisplayHDR 600 and reaches up to 600 nits of peak brightness for enhanced HDR performance.
For color accuracy, the monitor covers 99% of the sRGB color gamut and 93% of the DCI-P3 color space. Thunderobot says that the displays are factory-calibrated to achieve a Delta E value of less than 2, ensuring standard color reproduction out of the box.
On the software and processing side, the 25Q5A supports AMD FreeSync Premium and is Nvidia G-Sync Compatible to prevent screen tearing. It also includes an MPRT-Plus smart backlight control system, which uses motion interpolation and zone-based lighting to further reduce blur.
The monitor includes a fully adjustable stand, providing 125mm of height adjustment, a -5° to 15° tilt, ±20° swivel, and ±90° pivot for vertical use. It is also compatible with standard VESA wall mounts. Connectivity is basic but functional, including HDMI and DisplayPort inputs, along with a 3.5mm audio jack.
In related news, Huawei recently unveiled a new 27-inch 4K monitor with dual-mode 320Hz support and 100W USB-C charging.
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Lenovo has quietly added a new 15-inch laptop to its lineup. The IdeaPad Slim 5i (model 15IWC11) recently appeared on the company’s product specification site, giving us a full look at the hardware before any official pricing or availability details have been announced. Rather than trying to reinvent the wheel, it looks like a straightforward, practical machine built around Intel’s new Wildcat Lake processors.
Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i Specifications
The laptop comes with a 15.3-inch 120Hz IPS touchscreen display. It has a 1920×1200 resolution, which means it uses the taller 16:10 aspect ratio that gives you a bit more vertical space for reading and working. The screen tops out at 400 nits of brightness and covers the standard sRGB color gamut. The chassis is made of aluminum, comes in a simple gray finish, and weighs about 3.28 pounds, which is fairly standard for a laptop of this size.
Inside, you can configure the Slim 5i with either an Intel Core 5 320 or Core 7 350 processor. Both are six-core chips with two performance cores and four low-power efficiency cores. Because it’s 2026, it naturally includes a neural processing unit (NPU) capable of up to 17 TOPS.
This meets the baseline for Microsoft‘s AI PC branding, meaning it has the mandatory Copilot key on the keyboard. For memory, you can get either 16GB or 32GB of RAM, but it is soldered to the motherboard, so you won’t be able to upgrade it yourself later. Storage is handled by a standard M.2 SSD up to 1TB.
Lenovo is offering two battery sizes: 54.7Wh and 70Wh. The spec sheet claims up to 22.8 hours of local 1080p video playback on the larger battery, though real-world web browsing and work tasks will drain it much faster than that.
The port selection is very practical. You get two USB-C ports that handle charging and display output, two standard USB-A ports, an HDMI 2.1 port, a microSD card reader, and a headphone jack. There is also a 1080p webcam with a physical privacy shutter and an IR sensor for Windows Hello facial recognition.
In related news, Lenovo also recently updated the ThinkPad E14 and E16 with Intel Core Ultra processors, high refresh rate 2.8K/2.5K displays, and AI-powered features.
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Xiaomi may already be preparing its next Smart Band model for global markets. A new wearable carrying the model number M2561B1 has now appeared in regulatory databases from Taiwan’s NCC and Singapore’s IMDA, suggesting an international launch could be getting closer.
Xiaomi Smart Band 10 Pro
Both certifications list the device simply as a “Smart Band,” without revealing its official marketing name. Still, the model numbering gives a fairly strong hint about where it fits in Xiaomi’s lineup.
For reference, Xiaomi previously used model numbers M2551B1 and M2553B1 for the standard and NFC versions of the recently launched Smart Band 10 Pro. Because of that, the newly spotted M2561B1 is widely expected to belong to the upcoming Smart Band 11 family.
Some early speculation points to it possibly being the Smart Band 11 Active, although the certification documents themselves do not confirm that yet.
The timing is interesting as well. Xiaomi only recently introduced the Smart Band 10 Pro in China, bringing upgrades like a 1.74-inch curved AMOLED display, updated health sensors, and improved fitness tracking features. Meanwhile, the previous Smart Band 9 Pro continues to remain one of the more popular budget fitness trackers in several global markets.
Xiaomi’s Smart Band series has built a reputation around offering useful health and fitness features without pushing prices too high. Heart rate monitoring, sleep tracking, long battery life, and dozens of workout modes have become standard across the lineup, helping the series stay competitive against more expensive wearables.
At this stage, the new certification listings do not reveal any hardware details, but they do strongly suggest Xiaomi is preparing another wearable launch outside China. If the device is indeed part of the Smart Band 11 series, users can probably expect further refinements to tracking accuracy, software features, and battery optimization.
With the certifications now surfacing internationally, it likely may not take too long before more concrete details about Xiaomi’s next Smart Band begin to appear.
Battery life continues to be a deal breaker for smartphone buyers, especially in the mid-range segment, and Vivo seems ready to lean heavily into that with the upcoming Y600 Turbo.
The company has started teasing the phone ahead of its May 25 launch in China, and the biggest highlight is easily its enormous 9000mAh battery. Some early listings mention an actual rated capacity of around 9020mAh, making it one of the largest batteries we’ve seen in a mainstream smartphone so far.
Vivo claims it is designed to maintain healthy capacity for up to six years of use. The company is also promising five years of sustained smoothness, with software optimizations aimed at keeping the device responsive over longer ownership periods. According to Vivo, the phone can keep as many as 30 apps running smoothly in the background without major slowdowns.
Durability also seems to be a major focus here. The Y600 Turbo has received both IP68 and IP69 ratings for water and dust resistance, alongside certifications for surviving multiple environmental and durability tests. That is still relatively uncommon in this price segment, especially for phones prioritizing battery capacity.
The device has already gone up for pre-order in China and will be available in blue, white, and pink color options. While Vivo has not revealed the full hardware package yet, the phone is expected to target users looking for reliable day-to-day performance, long battery life, and decent multitasking capabilities rather than outright flagship-level power.
Vivo’s newer battery-focused strategy has been getting more noticeable lately. Instead of only pushing bigger capacities, the company is also emphasizing long-term battery health, better low-temperature performance, and overall longevity.
For users who are tired of charging their phones every night, the Y600 Turbo could end up being one of the more interesting mid-range launches this year. Between the massive battery, stronger durability ratings, and Vivo’s software optimization claims, the phone is clearly being positioned as an endurance-focused device first and foremost.
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