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Acer Debuts Carbon-Neutral Aspire Vero 16 with Latest Intel Core Ultra Processors
- Acer debuts the new Aspire Vero 16 AI PC, powered by the latest Intel Core Ultra 7 processor with Intel AI Boost, and reaffirming Acer’s commitment to achieving carbon neutrality while minimizing its carbon footprint throughout the lifecycle.
- Introduces the new line of Acer Aspire Go laptops available in 15.6 and 14-inch models with up to a WUXGA display, narrow screen bezels, up to 16 GB RAM, 1 TB SSD storage, and a suite of essential features to enhance user experiences.
- Acer Aspire Go 14 comes with up to Intel Core i3 N-Series processorsor AMD Ryzen7000 Series processorsto provide smooth multitasking and productivity.
- All Aspire laptops are built with Microsoft Copilot in Windows 11 and the next wave of computing, enabling access to Copilot via a dedicated Copilot key and Acer PurifiedVoice for seamless collaboration and efficiency when performing tasks.
Acer announced new additions to its Aspire laptop line, showcasing an extensive range of performance and design options to support everyday computing needs.
The Aspire Vero 16 is the latest from its Vero product line, powered by the new IntelCoreUltra processors with Intel AI Boost and Wi-Fi 7 compatibility. Acer has committed to carbon neutrality for the Aspire Vero 16, following international standards for carbon footprint calculation and carbon neutrality. Actions are taken at each stage of the device lifecycleto minimize its carbon footprint, and then, high-quality carbon credits will be applied to attain carbon neutrality. The Intel Evo Edition laptop has increased the usage of post-consumer recycled (PCR) materials on the chassis, doubling that of the 2021 model, to combine eco-innovation and premium PC experiences on the device.
The new Acer Aspire Go 15 and the Aspire Go 14 laptops aim to support home users’ and families’ day-to-day usage. The Aspire Go laptops feature up to Intel Core i3 N-Series processors, boosted memory capacity, full-function peripherals, and Acer PurifiedVoice technology, while the Aspire Go 14 also includes an AMD Ryzen7000 Series processor option. For added flexibility, the new Aspire devices come with the latest AI-powered technology; an intelligent AI companion with Copilot in Windows and quick access via a dedicated Copilot key, along with Acer PurifiedVoice for clear-cut conference calls.
Aspire Vero 16: Carbon Neutral AI PC
Combining eco-conscious design with powerful performance, the Acer Aspire Vero 16 (AV16-51P) is a carbon-neutral AI PC engineered for those seeking sustainability without compromising on capabilities. Equipped with Intel Core Ultra 7 processors featuring Intel AI Boost, this Intel Evo Edition laptop delivers premium PC experiences, increased productivity, and up to 10.5 hours of battery life on a single charge.
Eco-Friendly Design and Features
The Aspire Vero 16 boasts an eco-chic design crafted with sustainability in mind. Its Cobblestone Gray finish and tactile chassis texture contain 60% PCR material, reducing CO2 emissions during production. Additionally, the OceanGlass touchpad is made from ocean-bound plastic, and the laptop ships in 100% recycled packaging. With EPEAT Gold registration, the Aspire Vero 16 is a green choice for environmentally conscious users.
Enhanced User Experience
Featuring a 16-inch WQXGA display with thin bezels and covering 100% of the sRGB color space, the Aspire Vero 16 offers immersive visuals and ample screen real estate for work or entertainment. It supports Wi-Fi 7 compatibility, Bluetooth LE Audio, Thunderbolt 4 and USB 4 ports, and HDMI 2.1, ensuring seamless connectivity. The AcerSense app and Intel Unison 2.0 simplify battery management and device integration, enhancing the user experience.

Aspire Go Laptops: Accessible and User-Friendly
Ideal for home, family, and student use, the Aspire Go laptops deliver value and performance in a user-friendly package. Powered by Intel Core i3 N-Series processors or AMD Ryzen 7000 Series processors, these laptops offer responsive performance and up to 10 hours of battery life. With up to 16 GB LPDDR5 RAM and up to 1 TB M.2 PCIe Gen3 SSD, they provide ample storage space for images, videos, and files.
High-Resolution Displays and Eco-Friendly Features
The Aspire Go laptops feature narrow bezels and high-resolution displays, providing large viewing spaces and crisp visuals. Integrated with Copilot in Windows, they offer enhanced usability and assistance to users. Acer BlueLightShield protects users’ eyes during extended viewing periods, while eco-friendly features like recyclable materials and Energy Star and EPEAT Silver registration make them sustainable choices for environmentally conscious consumers.
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HUAWEI nova 14 Pro is All About Portraits and the Art of Looking Good
Cameras matter now more than ever because a single photo can tell your story, shape your online identity, and spark conversations. The HUAWEI nova 14 Pro empowers young creators to take control of how they’re seen, opening an exciting new chapter, inviting every individual to “Pro Your Portrait.” Inspired by the confidence and creativity of today’s youth, the series blends high-fashion aesthetics with cutting-edge imaging and AI innovation, redefining what it means to look good on camera and transform every shot into a bold statement of who you are and who you aspire to be.

Vividly life-like photos
The Ultra Chroma Camera system on the nova 14 Pro is engineered to produce stunning portraits with strikingly authentic details, colours, and tones. It captures multispectral light information far beyond what traditional RGB cameras can detect, seamlessly fusing this data with image processing to accurately reproduce environmental colour temperature and intricate colour details.
The result is a remarkable 120% improvement in colour reproduction accuracy and a staggering 150,000-fold increase in spatial resolution compared to the previous generation. This groundbreaking imaging system renders accurate skin tones and makeup details, with genuine vibrancy of every complexion, while preserving the lighting contrast and atmosphere with exceptional depth and nuance.
Show your best version
For ultimate self-portrait mastery, the nova 14 Pro has the 50MP dual camera system powered by the intelligent XD Portrait Engine 3.0. Consisting of a powerful 50 MP Ultra Portrait Autofocus Camera and the 8MP Close-up portrait camera, the imaging system sculpts and enhances detail to produce flawlessly natural, studio-quality portraits that celebrate your authentic beauty, whatever the style or occasion.
The 8MP Close-Up Portrait Front Camera is the only front camera in the industry with 2x optical zoom, further extending to an impressive 5x digital zoom. This gives you an effective 0.8x to 5x selfie zoom range, letting you cover everything from intimate close-ups to expansive group photos with unparalleled ease.
Furthermore, the HUAWEI nova 14 Pro enhances the experience with its AI Retouch feature. It intelligently analyses the scene and optimises the lighting. A core function of this retouch feature is the AI Best Expressions, which selects the best expressions for each individual from a series of group photos. These optimal expressions are then seamlessly synthesised and refined to create a flawless composite group photo. With AI Remove, you can easily erase unwanted elements, like pedestrians or background clutter, transforming ordinary photos into captivating masterpieces.
See more, do more
The HUAWEI nova 14 Pro packs a large 5500mAh battery and supports 100W HUAWEI SuperCharge Turbo, delivering uninterrupted enjoyment. The HUAWEI nova 14 Pro features a 6.78-inch Flawless Quad-curved Display, offering a 1-120Hz LTPO Adaptive Refresh Rate. Its gently curved screen edges create a smooth, seamless profile, effectively blending the ergonomic feel of a curved display with the precise control of a flat screen. Furthermore, the HUAWEI nova 14 Pro integrates HDR Vivid High Dynamic Range.
Powered by the upgraded EMUI, the HUAWEI nova 14 Series brings a fun, intelligent, safe and efficient experience for users. The HUAWEI nova 14 Series introduces the Smart Controls Button, a customisable shortcut that provides instant access to apps and functions with a double-tap to significantly boost productivity. Completing the smart experience is the industry-exclusive AI Gesture Control, which enables continuous, touch-free interaction via AI-powered Air Scroll and Grabshot.
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Nothing Introduces Phone (3a) Lite: Bringing Unmistakable Style and Innovation to More Users
Nothing unveiled Phone (3a) Lite, an exciting new smartphone designed to make the distinctive Nothing experience available to more people. Phone (3a) Lite combines unmistakable style, heavy-hitting features, and a seamless software experience at an accessible price, proving that innovation and personality don’t have to come with a premium tag.
Designed to Stand Out
Phone (3a) Lite reimagines Nothing’s signature transparent design with an understated yet confident styling. Encased in glass, it balances classic playfulness with everyday practicality, feeling crafted rather than manufactured. Available in timeless White and Black, its rich finish, balanced feel, and intricate visual textures elevate its design beyond its entry-level competition.
Built for durability, Phone (3a) Lite boasts IP54 dust and water resistance, ensuring it’s ready for everyday life. An internal aluminum frame further strengthens its core, offering exceptional longevity.

Capture Moments with Clarity
The refined triple-camera system on Phone (3a) Lite is built around a class-leading 50 MP main sensor, capturing balanced and bright true-to-life photography. Powered by the same TrueLens Engine 4.0 pipeline found in the flagship Nothing Phone (3), it combines an exceptional camera setup with advanced AI editing tools. The large 1/1.57-inch Samsung sensor captures 64% more light than typical sensors in its class, ensuring excellent performance even in challenging scenes. With Ultra XDR photos, Portrait Mode, Auto Tone, Night Mode, Macro Mode and Motion Capture, every shot is optimised. The 16 MP front camera delivers crisp selfies and video calls, while the rear camera supports 4K video recording at 30 FPS and 1080p slow-motion at 120 FPS.
Glyph Light: See It in a New Light
Phone (3a) Lite introduces Glyph Light, an evolution of Nothing‘s unique Glyph Interface. Inspired by classic notification lights, Glyph Light enables beloved features like Flip to Glyph for silent notifications, Essential Notifications for key contacts, and Camera Countdown for group shots. Customisable light sequences for calls and contacts, paired with Nothing’s iconic ringtones, make the Glyph Light both minimal and instantly recognisable.


Nothing OS 3.5: Intelligence, Simplified
Phone (3a) Lite delivers the full Nothing experience with Nothing OS 3.5, powered by Android 15. This clean, expressive, and smart UI is built around functional customisation, offering a seamless and fluid interface. Features like Smart Drawer for automatic app organisation, Private Space for personal files, and App Locker for individual app security ensure peace of mind. Nothing is committed to 3 years of major Android updates and 6 years of security patches, providing exceptional longevity. Nothing OS 4.0 will be rolled out to Phone (3a) Lite in early 2026.
Essential Key and Essential Space offer AI-powered tools for capturing and organising notes, ideas, and media, while Essential Search provides instant access to saved content without an internet connection.
A Display That Dazzles
Experience a big, bright, and beautiful screen with Phone (3a) Lite’s 6.77-inch flexible AMOLED display. With a brilliant 3000 nits peak HDR brightness and 1300 nits outdoor brightness, content pops with vibrant colors and deep blacks. The FHD+ resolution (1080 x 2392) delivers crisp visuals at 387 pixels per inch, while an ultra-smooth 120 Hz adaptive refresh rate ensures fluid scrolling and responsive gaming. The 10-bit color depth showcases 1.07 billion colors, and 2160 Hz PWM dimming provides flicker-free viewing, reducing eye strain.
Power and Performance for the Everyday
Phone (3a) Lite feels fast and fluid, powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro, built on TSMC’s 4 nm process. Its 8-core CPU with speeds up to 2.5 GHz is optimised for intense loads and gaming stability, complemented by an advanced liquid cooling system.
With 8 GB physical RAM and up to 8 GB virtual RAM, Phone (3a) Lite offers up to 16 GB combined RAM for seamless multitasking. Expandable storage up to 2 TB via microSD card provides maximum flexibility. Dual 5G, WiFi 6, and Bluetooth 5.3 ensure stable connections and lag-free wireless audio.
Long-Lasting Battery, Responsible Design
A high-capacity 5000 mAh battery, combined with the ultra-efficient MediaTek chipset and Nothing OS 3.5 optimisations, ensures Phone (3a) Lite comfortably lasts almost 2 days with mixed use. With 33 W fast charging, it reaches 50% in approximately 20 minutes, and 5 W reverse wired charging offers convenient power for accessories.
Pricing & Availability
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite will be available in black and white in 2 storage variants to suit different user needs:
- 8GB + 128GB – AED 839 / SAR 749
- 8GB + 256GB – AED 949 / SAR 899
Sales start in select markets on Tuesday 4 November at Amazon and noon in UAE and Saudi Arabia.
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HUAWEI MatePad 12 X Hits Stores: Creativity & Productivity in One with NearLink Keyboard and M-Pencil Pro
Huawei today announced the retail availability of the HUAWEI MatePad 12 X, a tablet engineered to usher in a new era of productivity and creativity. Combining a cutting-edge ultra-clear PaperMatte Display, the all-new HUAWEI M-Pencil Pro stylus, and a suite of powerful applications, the MatePad 12 X redefines the professional tablet experience. It seamlessly integrates the power of a PC, the versatility of a creative studio, and the comfort of paper into a single, elegant device.
The HUAWEI MatePad 12 X price starts from 1,999 AED and available on Huawei’s online platforms as well as retailers.
The HUAWEI MatePad 12 X is designed to meet the rigorous demands of today’s professionals, students, and creators. With next-generation hardware and Huawei’s most refined software ecosystem, it delivers an unparalleled experience for work, study, and artistic expression.

The ultra-clear PaperMatte Display pioneers a new era of anti-glare screen technology. Using high-precision nanoscale etching technology to create a screen that reduces sparkle by 50% compared to the previous generation. This new PaperMatte Display is remarkably clear, comfortable, and offers a paper-like experience, significantly enhancing the digital reading and creative processes while minimising eye strain during extended use.

The HUAWEI M-Pencil Pro, Huawei’s next-generation stylus, offers intuitive interaction and masterful precision with 16,384 pressure-sensing levels, delivering exceptional sensitivity for nuanced and dazzling strokes. A simple pinch gesture brings up an in-app radial menu for quick access to brushes and colour palettes. The stylus includes three distinct tips optimised for standard writing, detailed small-font writing, and expressive painting.

Closing the gap between tablets and desktops, the pre-installed PC-level WPS Office suite provides a familiar and powerful suite of tools. Users familiar with the desktop version can transition effortlessly, with a clean menu layout and comprehensive features that eliminate any learning curve. WPS Spreadsheets, Presentations, and Writer offer nearly identical functionality to their desktop counterparts, ensuring a consistent and uninterrupted workflow between PC and tablet.
The design of the tablet is just as impressive as the rest of it, featuring a pearlescent all-metal unibody design, weighing just 555 g and measuring a mere 5.9 mm thick. The advanced e-coating process, borrowed from the aerospace and automotive sectors, gives the chassis a pure, creamy macaron colour and a smooth finish. Natural mica powder is integrated into the coating to create a subtle, shimmering polish.
The HUAWEI MatePad 12 X blends design, performance, and creativity into a versatile package built to keep pace with both inspiration and productivity.
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