Huawei has made a notable comeback with the launch of the Mate X6 foldable phone and the Mate 70 series, featuring innovative file transfer capabilities and the new Kirin 9020 chip, which shows a 30% performance improvement. Meanwhile, the FTC is investigating major tech companies for antitrust issues, and new product releases include the Raspberry Pi Pico2 W and the Nubia Z70 Ultra smartphone, alongside a personal anecdote about the Insta 360 Go 3 camera’s capabilities.
In the latest tech news, Huawei has made a significant comeback by launching the Mate X6 foldable phone and four versions of the Mate 70 series non-foldable flagship devices. One of the standout features is a quirky file transfer system that allows users to “grab” files from one Huawei device and drop them onto another, utilizing HarmonyOS, Huawei’s proprietary operating system. Additionally, some models boast impressive 80W wireless charging and dual satellite communication capabilities. The launch also introduced the Kirin 9020 chip, which, while still trailing behind competitors in raw performance, shows progress with benchmarks indicating a 30% improvement over its predecessor.
In another development, sales figures for Snapdragon-powered laptops have been released, revealing that AI PCs accounted for 20% of the total PC market last quarter. Snapdragon laptops, however, only made up a small fraction of this market, with estimates suggesting they accounted for around 1.1% of total sales. Despite this, there is optimism for the future, as Qualcomm and other companies anticipate that ARM-based PCs will capture a larger share of the Windows market in the coming years. The Microsoft Surface line has emerged as the best-selling Snapdragon line, driven by aggressive pricing and the impending end of Windows 10 support.
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) continues to pursue antitrust investigations, recently launching inquiries into Microsoft, Uber, and smart gadget manufacturers. The investigation into Microsoft focuses on potential market power abuses related to Azure, while the Uber inquiry addresses complaints about subscription cancellations. Additionally, the FTC is scrutinizing the lack of software support commitments from smart gadget manufacturers, highlighting that a significant percentage of products fail to provide adequate support, raising concerns about consumer rights.
In product releases, Raspberry Pi has introduced the Pico2 W, a wireless microcontroller board priced at $7, while a unique speaker design from Swedish firm Transparent is available for $4,000. Additionally, a new pair of shoes inspired by Apple’s running shoe emoji has hit the market, priced at $220. The US has also welcomed its first Snapdragon 8 Elite phone, the Nubia Z70 Ultra, marking the beginning of a new flagship season.
Lastly, the video features a personal anecdote about the creator’s experience on Europe’s highest swing, showcasing the capabilities of the Insta 360 Go 3 camera. This compact camera, which is currently on sale for Black Friday, offers impressive 4K footage and comes with an action pod for remote monitoring and extended battery life. The creator emphasizes the camera’s practicality for capturing moments while engaged in activities, making it an attractive option for those looking to document their experiences.