HUAWEI nova 16, 16z launched: Kirin 8020, up to 7,000mAh batteries, and 50MP main camera
HUAWEI launched the nova 16 and nova 16z in China, apart from the Pro and Ultra models.HUAWEI nova 16zThese are the more affordable models from nova 16 SeriesBoth phones feature colorful rear designs. The standard model is available in Sky Blue, White, and Starry Black. Meanwhile, the In terms of display, the nova 16 features a 6.68-inch OLED panel with 2800 x 1280 resolution, while the nova 16z steps down slightly to a 6.7-inch OLED panel at FHD+ resolution. Both screens support a 120Hz refresh rate and 2160Hz PWM dimming for reduced flicker.The nova 16 is driven by the Kirin 9010S chipset, whereas the Nova 16z runs on the Kirin 8020, positioning it a tier below in the lineup.HUAWEI nova 16For the battery, the base model uses a 7,000mAh battery with 100W wired charging support. On the other hand, 16z carries a slightly smaller 6,000mAh cell but matches its sibling with the same 100W charging speed.The nova 16's rear camera system consists of a 50MP primary sensor, a 50MP RYYB periscope telephoto camera with optical image stabilization, and a Red Maple color sensor. Meanwhile, the 16z offers a 50MP main camera paired with a 12MP RYYB telephoto portrait camera with OIS and a Red Maple color sensor. Both devices also feature a 50MP front camera for selfies and video calls, along with AI-assisted photography tools and HDR Vivid video recording.Other features are infrared remote control, side-mounted fingerprint sensors, stereo speakers, and access to Huawei's Xiaoyi assistant ecosystem for on-device AI experiences. AI-powered image editing and AI-assisted composition are available on both models.Connectivity-wise, the nova 16 and 16z support WiFi 7, Bluetooth 6.0, two-way BeiDou satellite messaging, Bluetooth 6.0, NFC, and Star Flash connectivity.Finally, both phones ship with HarmonyOS 6.1 preloaded.China price with direct to PHP conversion (no taxes and duties yet):HUAWEI nova 16z 256GB - CNY 2,399 (around PHP 21.8K)HUAWEI nova 16z 512GB - CNY 2,799 (around PHP 25.5K)HUAWEI nova 16 256GB - CNY 2,999 (around PHP 27.3K)HUAWEI nova 16 512GB - CNY 3,499 (around PHP 31.9K)HUAWEI nova 16 1TB - CNY 3,999 (around PHP 36.4K)These phones are currently available in China. No word yet for the PH release at the moment.What do you guys think?Source: HUAWEI
ASUS returns to Android tablet market with new ASUS Pad
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NVIDIA and Microsoft launch RTX Spark, an AI-focused 20-core “superchip” for Windows PC
NVIDIA, together with partner Microsoft, launched the RTX Spark.NVIDIA RTX Spark is now officialNext-gen AI chip for Windows PCsIn summary, the NVIDIA RTX Spark is a new AI-focused superchip for Microsoft Windows PCs.It is capable of delivering up to 1 petaflop of AI compute, comes with 128GB unified memory, and seamless integration with Microsoft’s Windows agent ecosystem.The RTX Spark uses a 20-core NVIDIA Grace CPU, co-designed with MediaTek for efficiency and connectivity. It is paired with an NVIDIA Blackwell RTX GPU with 6,144 CUDA cores and 5th-gen Tensor Cores (FP4 precision). It also has an NVLink-C2C interconnect for ultra-fast CPU-GPU communication.RTX Spark can run massive language models with up to 120 billion parameters and 1 million token contexts locally, removing reliance on the cloud.It also supports Windows-native agents through Microsoft's new security primitives, ensuring safe integration.Users will also gain secure and trustworthy agent execution with the NVIDIA OpenShell runtime, providing privacy, containment, and policy controls.This enables advanced AI agents like Hermes Agent and OpenClaw to operate privately and effectively on Windows PCs.For gaming, NVIDIA claims that it can run AA games at 1440p at 100+ FPS with ray tracing, DLSS, and Reflex. It also supports DLSS 4.5 Ray Reconstruction and RTX Video with 4x Frame Generation and integration with the XBOX PC gaming ecosystem and titles from NetEase, Remedy, Riot Games, and more.The chip is also said to be optimized for creativity and productivity with up to 2x faster AI and graphics performance for Adobe Photoshop and Premiere. It can also handle 12K 4:2:2 video editing, 90GB+ 3D scene rendering, and 4K AI video generation. It is also said to be optimized for Substance 3D Painter, Stager, and GPU-accelerated compositing workflows.NVIDIA and Microsoft aim to use this on slim laptops as thin as 14mm, weighing less than 3 pounds, and OLED G-SYNC displays, as well as compact desktops and premium builds from brands.The chip will launch in fall 2026, with laptops and desktops from ASUS, Dell, HP, Lenovo, Microsoft Surface, MSI, and later Acer and GIGABYTE.Source: NVIDIA
Acer Unveils Predator Helios 18 AI, Nitro 16, and Nitro Blaze Link Gaming Handheld
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DOOGEE to debut BoneBeat Series on 6.6
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Acer launches new laptops and all-in-ones in its Aspire AI Copilot+ PC lineup
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