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Infinix to redefine smartphone charging with Cheetah X1 chip

A new era of power efficiency

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Cheetah X1

Infinix has announced the launch of its first self-developed chip: The Cheetah X1. This innovative chip will be the foundation for the new All-Round FastCharge 2.0 for the brand’s upcoming NOTE 40 series smartphones.

Infinix’s NOTE series is known for its FastCharge technology, catering to the needs of younger users. With the Cheetah X1, battery life and power availability in various usage scenarios will be optimized even further.

The chip will allow future Infinix NOTE phones to have cutting-edge functionality in control protocol circuits, charging applications, and AI integrations.

Highly-customized, robust power management ‘brain’

The Cheetah X1 is tailor-made to power Infinix’s FastCharge 2.0 feature. It functions as a central information hub that streamlines processes related to charging. Intelligent algorithms assess which components require power and efficiently distribute it.

Three modules backstop the Cheetah X1: the Support, Safety, and Power Monitor modules. First, the all-round Support module accommodates eight charging scenarios and consolidates functions by gathering protocols and adjusting charge accordingly.

These eight scenarios include the following:

  • 100W multi-speed wired charging
  • wireless charging
  • wired reverse charging
  • wireless reverse charging
  • bypass charging
  • AI charging protection for night charging
  • extreme-temp tech for -20 degrees Celsius
  • multi-protocol charging

This integration ensures consistent performance across demanding use cases.

On the other hand, a precise Power Monitor module detects current and voltage in real-time. This adjusts charging volume to ensure balance between charging efficiency and temperature control. That way, the system will lead to a better battery life and shall maintain the phone’s overall health.

It can be recalled that the Infinix NOTE 30 VIP offered 68W of wired charging, with technologies promising better maintenance and longevity.

Lastly, the Safety module integrates 63 protection measures to cover nearly all potential unsafe charging scenarios. The chip’s monitoring and recognition ability automatically activates these protections. It then relays the information to other protocols in the phone. Furthermore, it alerts users of such cases for added convenience.

Design meets innovation

Infinix said it dedicated two years of research and development for the chip. The company also assembled a special team to leverage advanced packaging technology and comprehensive functional integration.

By adopting wafer-level packaging technology, Infinix also significantly reduced the chip size to become one of the smallest. This technology shortens signal transmission paths and minimizes electrical signal delays, leading to better electrical performance. Users will feel this change particularly in high-speed data transmission and high-frequency applications. Consequently, the chip’s processing efficiency per unit has increased by an impressive 204%.

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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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