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OnePlus 9 Pro will sport 50W wireless fast charging
A new charger will be available
OnePlus is all set to launch its next flagship and has already revealed a lot about the phone. The OnePlus 9 Pro will undoubtedly sport a Snapdragon 888 processor, but that’s stale news since all OnePlus flagships sport the latest Snapdragon chipset. So, what new this time around?
The Verge reports that the OnePlus 9 Pro has support for 50W wireless fast charging. Previously the OnePlus 9 Pro was rumored to support 45W wireless charging. But the rumor was incorrect, and the phone actually has better specs than expected. This is an impressive boost from the OnePlus 8 Pro’s 30W wireless charging capability.
OnePlus says that the upgrade can wirelessly charge your OnePlus 9 Pro from zero to 100 percent in 43 minutes. The company also said it would be releasing a new wireless charging pad that features two charging coils, allowing you to charge in portrait or landscape orientations.
The phone will launch alongside a sold-separately premium wireless charger, just like the last model. However, the non-Pro won’t have access to those higher charging speeds. Additionally, both the phones support standard Qi wireless charging at 15W.
On the wired front, the phone supports 65W fast charging. It can fill up the battery completely in just 29 minutes. OnePlus’ Warp Charge technology has played a pivotal role in making the series a best-seller. The demand for faster-charging phones shall continue to rise as people start venturing out again after the Coronavirus pandemic.
Other specs include a 6.7-inch Quad HD+ AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate and punch-hole cutout for the selfie camera. It will be powered by the Snapdragon 888 SoC coupled with at least 8GB RAM and 256GB storage.
Gaming
Nintendo might be working on an Ocarina of Time remake
It will reportedly launch in the second half of 2026.
What is the greatest game of all time? There’s a substantial chance that The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time will be on the board. Even beside the Switch’s critically acclaimed Breath of the Wild duology, the Nintendo 64 title is one of the most quintessential games you can ever play. That said, it’s pretty dated. But maybe, not for long.
According to Nintendo insider NatetheHate, the company is working on a rerelease of Ocarina of Time. The title is scheduled for launch within the second half of 2026.
The wording is important here. “Rerelease” can mean anything. To be fair, NatetheHate, through his latest podcast, says that it’s likely we’ll get either a like-for-like remake or a full reimagining of the essential game. However, he does not discount the possibility that it’s just an HD remaster for the new consoles. Either way, Ocarina of Time is coming back this year.
If you can’t wait, the title isn’t exactly missing from the shelves. You can play the original from the list of available games through Nintendo Switch Online. The game also got a remaster for the 3DS.
There is no shortage of Zelda-related news lately. The franchise is getting a live-action adaptation next year, which now becomes a worthy follow-up to The Super Mario Galaxy Movie coming early next month.
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Global tech leaders to convene in Singapore for GITEX AI Asia 2026
Even to feature 550 enterprises, 250 investors, 175 speakers
Singapore will host the second edition of GITEX AI Asia next week from April 9 to 10, with more than 550 enterprises, 250 investors, and 300 startups from over 110 countries expected to convene at Marina Bay Sands.
The event comes as Asia-Pacific’s AI spending is projected to hit US$ 78 billion by 2026, according to an IDC report.
Singapore, Malaysia, and Indonesia are also projected to account for 40% of global data center capacities by 2030. Singapore itself produces about 15% of the world’s semiconductors and recently launched a new quantum research center.
The conference underscores the region’s rapid adoption of AI across healthcare, finance, and public services. It will feature global technology leaders, investors managing US$ 350 billion in assets, and policymakers discussing Asia’s role in shaping the next era of AI and quantum innovation.
There will be a total of about 175 speakers. Among them are Japan former senator and vice minister Kotaro Tamura, and Aires Applied Quantum Technologies CEO Ken Lin They will highlight the region’s growing quantum IP base.
In addition, startups at North Star Asia, the regional edition of Expand North Star, will showcase breakthroughs. There are energy-efficient AI systems, real-time translation earbuds, and brain-computer interface rehabilitation tools.
Major firms including Ericsson and Gorilla Technology will likewise present infrastructure solutions for AI-driven urban environments.
Meanwhile, Belgium, Canada, the Philippines, and more countries will debut country pavilions. They will join mainstay participants like Australia, China, Germany, Hong Kong, India, the Netherlands, Pakistan, South Korea, United Arab Emirates, Vietnam, and of course, the host Singapore.
For investors and innovators alike, GITEX AI Asia signals Asia’s inflection point as a global leader in AI and quantum technologies. It also reinforces Singapore’s role as a high-impact gateway linking the continent’s innovation ecosystems with global capital and markets.
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nubia Neo 5 series launches in the PH, starts below PhP 12K
Built-in cooling fan highlights latest nubia gaming series
nubia has officially launched the nubia Neo 5 series gaming smartphones in the Philippines through a fan activation event at SM Megamall.
The series consists of the nubia Neo 5, nubia Neo 5 Pro, and nubia Neo 5 GT.
Here are the pricing details and storage configurations for each variant:
- nubia Neo 5 (8GB+128GB): PhP 11,999
- nubia Neo 5 Pro (12GB+256GB): PhP 14,999
- nubia Neo 5 GT (8GB+256GB): PhP 17,999
- nubia Neo 5 GT (12GB+512GB): PhP 19,999
In particular, the top-of-the-line nubia Neo 5 GT is available in Phantom Black, Stellar Silver, and Electro Gold.
The entire series builds on the nubia Neo history of gaming-centric features, from the phones’ aesthetic, RGB lighting, OS design, and features.
New to the series is a built-in active cooling fan, and a large VC vapor chamber cooling panel.
This system eliminates the need for an external cooling fan which was among the freebies for the previous series, so users can simply focus on gaming sessions.
The phone has small exhaust vents on both sides. The series retains the shoulder triggers, although the presence of the vents pushes the volume buttons and power button lower on the right-hand side of the phone.
Powering the nubia Neo 5 GT variant is the MediaTek Dimensity 7400 processor for up to 2.6GHz clock speed.
The handset comes with up to 12GB of base RAM (plus 12GB expansion), and up to 512GB of internal storage. It also supports Wi-Fi 6 for fast and stable connectivity.
Inside is a 6,210mAh battery with support for 80W fast charging, as well as charge separation to directly charge the phone while bypassing the battery for extended sessions.
In front is a 6.8-inch 1.5K OLED display with up to 144Hz refresh rate and 4,500 nits peak brightness. This screen also has a 439ppi pixel density for sharp visuals. It is also complemented by DTS:X Ultra surround sound technology.
For its camera, the Neo 5 GT has a 50MP main camera, plus a 16MP front camera.
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