DJI is expected to launch the Osmo Action 6 action camera on November 19, according to tipster PhotoRabz. The new model will feature a 1/1.1-inch stacked CMOS sensor co-developed with Sony, a variable aperture of F2.0–F4.0, and up to four hours of battery life. The base version is expected to start at US$329 (about RMB 2,334). Compared with the previous Action 5 Pro’s 1/1.3-inch sensor, the new unit increases the photosensitive area by nearly 40%, enhancing low-light performance and dynamic...

A tipster on Weibo, China’s X-like platform, reports that Honor has filed a new smartphone equipped with a 10,000 mAh battery. The battery is rated at 37.37 Wh, with a rated capacity of 9,886 mAh and a typical value around 10,000 mAh. The device is said to feature a 6.79-inch 1.5K LTPS display, a MediaTek Dimensity 8500 processor, an optical fingerprint sensor, and a durable body, while remaining under 9 mm thick. Industry chatter suggests it could debut as the Honor Power 2 in the first quart...

NIO announced yesterday that its battery swap service has exceeded 90 million swaps, with an average of over 100,000 swaps per day. This brings the company closer to reaching 100 million battery swaps. The company said it took 1,506 days to reach the first 10 million swaps, while the jump from 80 million to 90 million took only 100 days. Currently, NIO has deployed 3,539 battery swap stations nationwide, including over 1,000 on highways, covering 550 cities across China. To date, the 90 million...

According to tech blogger Digital Chat Station, the standard version of Huawei’s upcoming Mate 80 series has passed regulatory approval and is expected to launchin November. The series may feature the Kirin 9030 chipset, support eSIM, and come with a 6.74-inch 1.5K LTPO OLED flat display and a 5,600mAh battery. At the same time, a 2-in-1 tablet codenamed “Qianxuesen” has also been approved. The device is said to focus on HarmonyOS multi-device ecosystem integration and may debut alongside...

Chinese robotics firm UBTECH Robotics has secured a RMB 126 million ($17.3 million) contract for the “Embodied Intelligence Data Collection and Testing Center Equipment Procurement and Installation” project in Guangxi province, China. The order centers on UBTECH’s latest humanoid robot Walker S2, which features full autonomy and battery-swapping capabilities. Delivery is expected to be completed by the end of the year, the company said. The deal follows UBTECH’s RMB 250 million ($34 mill...

Chinese EV maker Leapmotor unveiled its flagship D19 SUV on Wednesday evening, the first model built on its new high-end D platform. The vehicle will be available in both pure electric and range extender variants. The pure electric D19 features a 115kWh battery offering up to 720km range, 1000V fast charging that adds 350km in 15 minutes, and a maximum output of 540kW. The range extender version pairs a generator with dual motors, cutting system weight by over 60kg and providing 500km pure-elect...

According to Tianyancha, Shandong Li Auto Battery Co., Ltd. was registered on October 13 with a capital of RMB 300 million ($42 million). Li Auto and Sunwoda Power Technology have deepened their partnership by jointly establishing the new company, with each holding a 50% stake. The joint venture will focus on the research, development, production, and sales of lithium-ion power batteries for electric vehicles, aiming to begin mass production of self-developed batteries in 2026. This collaboratio...

Contemporary Amperex Intelligent Technology (Shanghai) Limited, the intelligent vehicle unit of Chinese battery giant CATL, has completed its first external financing round, raising nearly RMB 2 billion (US$275 million). Investors include Boyu Capital, Guotai Junan Securities, Cathay Fortune Corp, BAIC Capital, Shanghai STVC Group, and Fortera Capital. The funds will be used to support mass production of CATL’s Bedrock chassis and the development of next-generation chassis technologies. Since...