COMPUTEX 2026 just gave us our first official look at MSI’s next gaming handheld, the MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ . So what makes this device different? The main attraction is a new chip from Intel called the Arc G3 Extreme. According to MSI, this processor is faster than the AMD Z2 Extreme chips found in many current handhelds. The only portable gaming machines that beat it use AMD’s top-end AI Max+ 395 chip, but those usually cost more. The MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ runs Windows 11 and works right away with Microsoft’s new Xbox Mode, a feature previously known as Xbox FSE. MSI also says the handheld has better power efficiency and stronger haptic feedback than its older model. One of the smarter upgrades is inside the storage slot. The new Claw accepts full-sized M.2 2280 NVMe Gen 4 drives. That’s the most common size and most reasonanbly priced. The older model used a smaller, more expensive M.2 2230 drive. So this change should make upgrading your storage much cheaper and easier...
The HUAWEI nova 16 Pro is now official in China. Launched alongside the nova 16 and nova 16 Ultra, the HUAWEI nova 16 Pro features a similar 7,000mAh battery, paired with 100W fast wired charging. Sadly, no wireless charging. It is powered by a Kirin 9010S processor, a 6.84-inch LTPO OLED display, stereo speakers, and an IP65 dust and water resistance. It ships with HarmonyOS 6.0. Of course, it boasts over-the-top camera features. There’s the 200-megapixel main shooter with optical image stabilization, joined by a 50-megapixel periscope lens, a 50-megapixel ultra-wide, and another 50-megapixel sensor for the ultra-wide selfie camera. The HUAWEI nova 16 Pro is available in China in 12GB/256GB, 12GB/512GB, and 12GB/1TB variants with a starting price of CNY3,899 (~Php35,500). HUAWEI nova 16 Pro Specs HarmonyOS 6.0 Dual SIM, Dual Standby 6.84-inch 2.8K LTPO OLED display, 2856 x 1320 pixel resolution, ~460ppi 120Hz refresh rate, 2160Hz PWM...