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Vivo is reportedly testing a 10x telephoto camera for its upcoming X500 Ultra flagship, aiming to boost zoom capabilities beyond the current 3.7x optical zoom of the X300 Ultra. This upgrade could position Vivo strongly in the competitive mobile photography race.
Hana Lee
The Vivo X300 Ultra ranks third in DxOMark's camera test behind the Vivo X300 Pro despite a higher price. Video performance issues and low-light challenges affect the Ultra's overall score.
Yokoyama
Asus expands its NUC 16 mini-PC lineup with new Intel Wildcat Lake processors, supporting up to 64 GB DDR5 RAM and Thunderbolt 4. Pricing and availability are yet to be announced.
Anif Sirsaeba
Oppo's ColorOS 17 update promises a liquid glass-inspired interface with dynamic lighting effects and improved system performance. Expected first on the Find X10 series in China this October.
Senja Arunika
Asus launches the NUC 16 mini-PC with Intel Wildcat Lake, designed for cloud computing via Windows 365. It offers a budget alternative to the NUC 16 Pro, featuring hybrid cores, scalable RAM and storage, and a cloud-first desktop experience.
Yokoyama
Asus introduces four new Vivobook laptops with OLED displays and up to 25 hours battery life, powered by Snapdragon X1P processors. The models offer 16 GB RAM and 512 GB storage but lack upgradeability. Pricing and availability are yet to be announced.
Anif Sirsaeba
The Xiaomi 17T Pro now supports easier file transfers to iPhones using Android Quick Share. This feature uses a QR code and cloud-assisted workflow to reduce sharing hassles between Android and iOS devices, joining a limited but growing list of supported phones.
Senja Arunika
Oppo's Reno 16 series, including the Pro, standard, and FS models, is poised for a global launch featuring high-resolution cameras, AMOLED displays with up to 144Hz refresh rates, large batteries with fast charging, and Android 16-based ColorOS 16.1.
Hana Lee
Asus introduces the ROG Rapture GT-BN98 Pro, the world's first Wi-Fi 8 router with speeds up to 30 gigabits per second and dual 10G ports, designed for future gaming demands. The Wi-Fi 8 standard is expected by 2028, so current devices cannot yet fully utilize this technology.
Anif Sirsaeba
Asus updates its TUF Gaming 16 laptop for 2026 with Intel Core i7-14650HX, Nvidia RTX 5070 capped at 85 watts, and quiet cooling under 40 decibels. Upgradeable DDR5 RAM and SSD add practical value for gamers and creatives.
Senja Arunika
Asus unveils the VivoWatch 6 Plus at Computex 2026, a premium smartwatch with advanced health tracking and AI integration. It features a larger display, sapphire crystal, and ties into Asus' AI healthcare platform, signaling a new direction in connected health wearables.
Hana Lee
Revolut now offers numberless Visa and Mastercard debit cards that hide sensitive card details on the physical card to boost security. Card information remains accessible in the app, helping users prevent data theft during in-person payments.
Yokoyama
