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Huawei Just Declared War on Nvidia With Its Monster Atlas 950 & 960 SuperPoDs
Nothing’s New Ear (3) Brings Premium Metal Design, Super Mic, & ChatGPT Integration
Joel Joseph
September 18, 2025
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Yesterday, Huawei declared war on Nvidia with their massive Atlas 950 and 960 SuperPoDs featuring 8,192 Ascend chips designed to dominate China's AI landscape.
Further, Ayaneo launched their most accessible handheld yet at just $70 with the Pocket Air Mini, while Apple's rumored $599 budget MacBook could arrive later this year.
Here's what you'll discover in today's tech roundup:
Huawei's Atlas 950 and 960 SuperPoDs launch, featuring 8,192 Ascend accelerators targeting Nvidia's AI dominance
Ayaneo Pocket Air Mini's $70 retro gaming handheld with 4.2-inch display democratizing mobile gaming access
Apple's potential $599 budget MacBook release timeline alongside rumored OLED MacBook Pro with touchscreen support
Nothing Ear (3) premium launch featuring metal construction, Super Mic technology, and ChatGPT voice integration
iPhone Air buying guide analysis identifying user types who should avoid the ultra-slim flagship despite appeal
Additional insights on iPhone 17 Pro accessories, Xiaomi Electric Scooter 5 Plus European launch, and A19 Pro GPU benchmarks
Read on for all the details!
Huawei just made a massive power play in the AI hardware wars.
At Connect 2025 in Shanghai, rotating chairman Eric Xu unveiled the Atlas 950 and Atlas 960 SuperPoDs – absolutely enormous clusters of Ascend accelerators that are clearly designed to challenge Nvidia’s upcoming Rubin-era systems (although Nvidia AI chips are banned now in China) and push China’s AI capabilities to new heights.
The Atlas 950 SuperPoD is built around 8,192 Ascend 950DT chips, and the performance figures are genuinely impressive.
Read on to find out more.
 Ayaneo is bringing retro gaming to the masses with its most accessible handheld yet. The Pocket Air Mini, officially unveiled this week and now open for reservation, is an aggressively priced Android-powered console starting at just $69.99 globally. While the brand is known for premium handhelds, this entry-level device tries to democratize mobile gaming without ditching its flagship DNA. |  Apple might be shaking up its MacBook lineup with two new major releases. We might finally be getting a true budget friendly MacBook this year, while next year is expected to bring a major upgrade to the MacBook Pro models. Together, these two MacBooks could allow Apple to cater to both entry-level users and high-end professionals. |
 Nothing has officially unveiled its latest premium truly wireless earbuds. The Nothing Ear (3) isn’t just one of the premium earbuds that promise great audio and powerful ANC, but also brings some nifty new features. There are several new updates this year, like 95 dB ANC, pinch controls like Airpods Pro, and ChatGPT integration. So let’s check them out. |  While Apple’s new iPhone Air has been praised for its sleek, ultra-thin design, striking display, and flagship components, it isn’t without limitations. Before you jump in, here are the kinds of users who may want to look elsewhere. So here’s everything you need to consider if you’re considering buying this super slim iPhone. |
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