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OnePlus Nord’s plastic frame breaks in a bend test

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The OnePlus Nord is finally here. Last week, OnePlus launched its much-hyped midrange smartphone series, marking the company’s next chapter and a hopeful return to dominance. However, amidst the impressive specs and equally attractive price tag, the device had a curious feature that didn’t really scream “wow” — a plastic frame. Now, as expected, the strange frame isn’t as strong as a metal one. The OnePlus Nord’s plastic frame breaks in a bend test.

As always, famous YouTuber JerryRigEverything placed the new device under a series of stress tests. Designed to bring a smartphone to its absolute limit, the tests broke the OnePlus Nord — literally!

When the YouTuber applied pressure on both ends, the device bent. However, despite the prominent bend, the device’s more robust construction withstood the beating. The screen was still functional. The rear didn’t show any signs of cracking.

With a little more pressure, the phone snapped, marking a weak point below the volume rocker. At that point, the screen itself shattered and stopped responding.

The result isn’t a huge surprise. Every smartphone will bend if enough pressure is applied on both ends. However, the key here is where the bend happens. Instead of cracking on the front or on the rear, the plastic frame broke first. More conscious users might want to focus their phone protection on the frame.

Besides the bend test, the OnePlus Nord also displayed adequate performance on scratch tests and burn tests. It didn’t fail except under extreme conditions. As the OnePlus Nord’s plastic frame breaks in a bend test, the phone’s other results speaks for its durability, especially for its price range.

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GIGABYTE to focus on end-to-end AI infrastructure, deployment at COMPUTEX 2026

Showcase to highlight how production AI is implemented, used on real-world scenarios

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GIGABYTE has announced its showcase for COMPUTEX 2026, centering on the theme “Future Landing.”

Moving away from conceptual AI training models, the company’s exhibit next month will focus strictly on the immediate implementation, scaling, and real-world operation of production AI infrastructure.

According to the company, the exhibit addresses a major industry shift: the transition of AI from development phases into large-scale inference and physical operation.

Visitors can expect an interactive breakdown of the AI infrastructure lifecycle, structured into three distinct zones: Ready, Deployable, and Happening.

The “Ready” phase highlights fully validated systems simulated at GAIFA (GIGABYTE AI Factory Accelerator), the company’s dedicated facility in Taiwan.

To demonstrate rapid scalability, the “Deployable” section will feature modular, prefabricated infrastructure units that integrate compute, cooling, and power, all managed via the proprietary GIGABYTE Pod Manager (GPM) software.

Lastly, the “Happening” zone will showcase live, practical applications of physical AI and localized healthcare inference. Attendees can observe a live “real-to-sim-to-real” automation pipeline showing how AI models move from virtual simulation into active robotic systems.

GIGABYTE will also demonstrate point-of-care medical AI running locally, including real-time polyp detection and bone marrow analysis.

In addition to the primary enterprise infrastructure booth (first floor), GIGABYTE will operate a secondary exhibit on the fourth floor.

This dedicated space will showcase edge and end-user applications, specifically highlighting its AI TOP series. This demonstrates how the company’s hardware scales down from massive data center architectures to deskside deployments.

The GIGABYTE booths can be visited from June 2 to 5, 2026 at the Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center (Hall 1):

  • 1F K0802 (Enterprise)
  • 4F M0520 (Consumer)
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Lenovo launches global campaign with David Beckham

“Maximum David” global campaign to roll out across markets

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Lenovo has officially launched “Maximum David”, its latest global campaign featuring football icon David Beckham. Just two months ago, the electronics month announced its partnership with the Inter Miami CF co-owner.

The campaign showcases AI-driven technology, and how it elevates the creativity, performance, and impact of one of the most influential figures in sports and entertainment.

The timing couldn’t have been better, as it is just one month before the FIFA World Cup 2026. Lenovo, of course, is also the Official Technology Partner of both the men’s World Cup this year and the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027.

The campaign will roll out across global markets in a mix of film, digital, social, retail, experiential, and event-based activations.

It will show how Lenovo technology supports Beckham’s initiatives across sport, business, travel, creativity, and everyday productivity.

Those stories will also be connected to the broader impact of AI across consumers, small businesses, enterprises, creators, and gamers.

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Xiaomi is making it easier for customers in the PH to shop

Xiaomi launches Mi.com online store

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Xiaomi has officially launched its Mi.com online store in the Philippines. This standalone website offers a more direct and centralized shopping experience, as Xiaomi has shifted away from third-party marketplaces.

The dedicated platform serves as a one-stop destination for the entire Xiaomi ecosystem. This includes the brand’s smartphones, smart home devices, and even the POCO lineup.

For instance, there’s the REDMI Note 15 Pro 5G, Xiaomi Smart Band 10, and Xiaomi Sound Party, among others.

The move marks a significant transition for Xiaomi’s consumers in the market. The brand mentioned wanting to deliver a smarter, more rewarding digital shopping experience tailored for Filipino consumers.

Moreover, customers do not have to worry about the presence of discount vouchers or a reward system, as the Mi.com website has these integrated. That way, customers will still find a great value for direct purchases.

Here’s a quick rundown of Xiaomi’s exclusive offers to celebrate the announcement of a standalone site:

  • Launch-Exclusive Vouchers: 10% off coupons on selected inventory, tiered discounts based on total purchase value
  • Daily Flash Sales: Two high-traffic windows are scheduled daily from 10:00 AM to 12:00 NN and 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
  • Enhanced Loyalty Rewards: new Xiaomi Account sign-ups receive 50 Mi Points (1 Mi Point = PhP 1); during launch window, all purchases earn double points, which can be redeemed for future cashbacks
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