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- Colorful Smart 900 is the latest AMD Ryzen AI MAX+ 395 mini PC
- 96GB of LPDDR5X could mean big things for AI and creative workloads
- Dell, Asus, and MSI might be missing a golden opportunity in compact AI desktops
Colorful is reportedly set to release the Smart 900, a new high-end mini PC powered by AMD’s top-tier Ryzen AI MAX+ 395 processor.
Until now, Colorful’s AMD-based mini PC offerings have been limited to older processors, such as the Ryzen 7 7735HS used in the Smart 500A.
The Ryzen AI MAX+ 395 in the Smart 900 is AMD’s current flagship APU, combining 16 Zen 5 cores with Radeon 8060S graphics, built on 40 RDNA 3.5 Compute Units. This makes it one of the best integrated GPUs available for workloads, creative tasks, and gaming.
Memory and AI performanceThe system reportedly includes 96GB of LPDDR5X memory, which is lower than the 128GB maximum seen in some high-end PCs.
However, this figure may refer to a dedicated memory allocation for AI inference tasks, sometimes described as “VRAM” in translation.
Whether this is a hard cap or part of a split configuration remains unclear, but it highlights the system’s focus on AI and graphics-intensive use cases.
The Colorful Smart 900 has not yet been officially announced by the company, nor has it appeared on any of its social media channels, so we don't have too much more information, such as pricing.
It seems likely, however, that it will be positioned as a mini workstation for professionals working with large media projects.
As of now, only eleven brands have released products featuring Strix Halo. Notable models include the HP Z2 Mini G1a, Lenovo LCFC AI PC, and the GMKTec EVO-X2.
What remains puzzling is the complete silence from major brands like Dell, Asus, and MSI, who have yet to introduce any mini PCs using the chip.
These companies already offer high-performance, premium products that far exceed the price points of anything from Colorful or GMKTec, so pricing does not appear to be the limiting factor.
Their hesitation may instead stem from longer internal validation cycles, stricter thermal and reliability standards, or a delay in aligning with AMD's release schedule.
Another possibility is that these companies are prioritizing other AI hardware strategies, such as discrete GPUs or server-grade accelerators, over high-end APUs in compact desktops.
Via Videocardz
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Apple's WWDC 2025 did not disappoint, but it didn't inspire either. I wanted answers to some of my burning questions, like when is Siri going to glow up, what's the future of Apple Home, and how will you inspire consumers to buy into the Vision Pro...er..vision?
None of that was forthcoming. Instead, we got a new, glossy design language (Liquid Glass), a ton of minutiae on iOS 26 feature updates (camera app overhaul, background on group messages, edge-to-edge Safari), more intelligent Apple Intelligence, and a much-needed iPadOS reinvention.
Apple spent 90 minutes telling us how the world of iPhones, Macs, Apple Watches, Apple TVs, and iPads would change, but unlike developers conference keynotes from Google or even Meta, they didn't tell us how they are changing the world. Apple's developers' conference was focused squarely on the platforms and how your experience with each of them would change.
No moment stood out as an "Oh, that's gonna change everything."
Not the star you expectedTo be clear, there are big changes. iPadOS 26 in particular might be unrecognizable (but in a good way) to people who've been using Apple's tablet for well over a decade. If you asked me 48 hours ago the biggest story to come out of the keynote, I would've guessed the new naming convention (years but not the one you're in!), Liquid Glass (like glass but much Apple-ly-er), or a surprise. iPadOS 26 was not on my bingo card.
Apple kept the keynote neatly focused on software, which I thought might bode well for a hardware surprise at the end.
I had visions of Apple AR glasses tease, the unveiling of a new, tethered, and much more affordable Vision Pro Lite.
I lieu of those fanciful "one more things," I hoped that maybe Apple software engineering lead Craig Federighi would circle back to the dismissive Siri mention at the beginning, preview the full-realized Apple Intelligence Siri and deliver a blood-oath promise that it would arrive at the same time as the first iOS 26 Public betas.
None of that happened. Apple dismissed its challenging year and presented a, to be far, exhaustive collection of platform updates. At least now we know why Siri is delayed.
To be certain, everything that was unveiled at WWDC 2025 is a lot, and I struggle to wrap my mind around it all. There are bits in there, for instance, like the macOS Tahoe Spotlight update, which won't reveal the true depth of its impact until we test-drive the new platforms.
On that note, I know you're tempted to download all the developer betas, but use caution. They're usually buggy and, in the case of the iPhone, most dev betas tend to suck the life right out of your battery (mainly because they're not yet optimized).
It's about certaintyThe larger issue here, though, is that, unlike previous years, where I knew Apple would deliver on its promises, I know that that's no longer a lock. I want to trust that the incredible Vision Pro personas update, the one that makes those floating heads look absolutely real, will arrive in the fall, that Spotlight with contextual awareness will work as demonstrated with the next new Mac, and the iPadOS 26's windowing and background activity prowess will be just as powerful as they looked during the keybote.
Even some of the stuff I'm reasonably certain will arrive will be limited. Digital IDs are expanding, but Apple is unable to get it working in all 50 US states (for now, nine support it), and watchOS 26's Workout Buddy, which relies on Apple Intelligence on the iPhone, will only support English, and what if it's only in the US?
There are now always limits to Apple's dream scenario, and I find that it's smart to wake up long before the first public beta drops.
Apple may surprise us and overdeliver, but if we've learned one thing from the WWDC 2025 keynote, it's that, for now, it's no longer in the business of big surprises that leave it in a position of underdelivering.
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We didn't have Apple Watch support for Android phones on our tech bingo card for 2025 – or for any year, for that matter – but Vivo has announced that the upcoming Vivo X Fold 5 is going to be the first Android phone to work with Apple's wearable.
As per an official post on Weibo (via 9to5Google), you'll be able to answer calls and read texts on your Apple Watch when it's connected to your X Fold 5, as well as sync health data between the two devices.
Based on subsequent posts from Vivo, it sounds as though this is going to work through some kind of iCloud connection through the web. I'm relying on Google Translate, but there are mentions of syncing data to and from an iPhone as well.
It's going to be interesting to see how this works, when it arrives – because presumably it could be set up on other Android phones too. As you might already know, Apple executives did consider adding Android support to the Apple Watch, but abandoned the effort because of "technical limitations".
I hope this happens, but I'm not convincedThe X Fold 5 is following on from the X Fold 3, shown here (Image credit: Vivo)The obstacle to trying to add Apple Watch support to an Android phone is similar to the problem of trying to build a third-party app to access your iMessages: Apple won't let you do it, which is a pretty big stumbling block.
For now at least, Apple wants its smartwatches to be accessories to its iPhones, and so doesn't want a device like the Apple Watch 10 lowering itself to connecting to an Android phone – even if it might sell more wearables as a result.
Whatever the hack is that Vivo has in mind, then, it's pretty much a given that Apple will block it with a software update. If the Apple Watch ever gets official Android support, it'll be because Apple allows it – perhaps as a result of the continuing antitrust pressure it's under.
While I'm a dedicated Android user when it comes to my primary phone of choice, I'd like the option to use an Apple Watch on my wrist – it certainly compares well to the best Garmins and the best Android watches out there.
However, that's not a choice Apple wants to give me right now, and I'm not sure Vivo is going to be able to do much about it.
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T-Mobile has launched a nationwide beta for its new satellite phone service, allowing users to stay connected in areas without traditional cell coverage.
Called T-Satellite, the feature connects automatically when you're out of range of cellular networks, enabling basic connectivity in remote locations. The beta is currently free to join and open to anyone, regardless of carrier, through the end of July.
During the beta, users will be able to send and receive texts, make calls, and access data via satellite. You can sign up for the beta now by providing an email address with no special hardware required - according to the T&C's, most modern smartphones will be eligible.
T-Mobile is planning on rolling out the T-Satellite service at no extra cost with the carrier's high-end Experience Beyond and Go5G Next plans at some point in July this year. Customers who opt into the Experience More plan now will receive satellite coverage for free through the end of the year.
Also available on other carriers(Image credit: T-Mobile)Interestingly, the carrier's T-Satellite service will also be available to customers on other networks, including both Verizon and AT&T.
While the initial beta period is free to all, the service will be available at an introductory price of $10 per month. According to the FAQ, that will equate to a $5/mo saving in total. Note, as of writing, the carrier has not confirmed how long the introductory pricing will be available.
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The next stage in business AI adoption will see agents become a vital part of the workforce, no matter your industry, Salesforce leaders have declared.
Speaking at its Agentforce World Tour London event, Zahra Bahrololoumi CBE, Salesforce UKI CEO, said it was time for the “digital labour revolution” as AI agents take a more central role in businesses everywhere.
“This is a moment where we get extend our teams and unlock additional capacity with AI agents working alongside us,” she declared, “and we need this now more than ever, because customers expect more.”
AI agents everywhereBahrololoumi highlighted the increasing role of AI agents as the next step along a technological journey that has seen businesses embrace the Internet, cloud computing mobile, and now AI.
Salesforce has been able to support its customers along each step of this journey, she noted, and wants to play a key role in AI adoption, a move which she noted is, “quite possibly bigger than the arrival of the internet.”
Today’s consumers and business clients want personal and human experiences, proactive scheduling and more interactive experiences in their business dealing, she noted, “customers want this 24/7 - but the reality is many customers are struggling to keep up.”
Instead of having to choose between quality and scale, or burning out human workers, AI agents can play a key role, Salesforce believes.
Bahrololoumi explained that Agentforce can offer "workforces without limits...agents with real agency, they don't just talk, they take action and they resolve your customer's issues 24/7.”
"Agentforce isn't just a suite of tools, it's the agentic layer for your enterprise," she declared, “it's time for companies to take advantage of the digital labour revolution."
To back up these views, Salesforce revealed its Digital Labour Trends Report, which claims UK C-suite businesses leaders believe digital labour will provide a 25% boost in productivity.
The research also found UK firms are now fully embracing AI agents, with over three-quarters (78%) of organizations already using AI agents, and 14% planning to adopt the technology in the next six months.
“Every board and business must prepare for this organizational transformation, equipping their people for a workforce that is both human and digital,” commented Bahrololoumi, “this is the digital labour revolution.”
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