Morning Brief

1. Huawei hosts nova 15 series and all-scenario new product launch
2. NVIDIA begins sales of the RTX PRO 5000 72GB Blackwell graphics card
3. TCL launches the Note A1 tablet
4. EA mobile game Real Racing 3 to shut down on March 19, 2026
5. NetEase Games’ Top Chase official servers announce shutdown
6. Porsche China confirms it will shut down all self-built charging stations
7. Rumors You Can Just Glance At

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Huawei hosts nova 15 series and all-scenario new product launch

On December 22, Huawei held the nova 15 Series and All-Scenario New Product Launch, unveiling a range of new products including the nova 15 series, HUAWEI MatePad 11.5, the HUAWEI WATCH 10th Anniversary Edition, and HUAWEI HarmonyOS Smart Home.

HUAWEI nova 15 Ultra features a 6.84-inch display and is powered by the Kirin 9010S processor. The device is 6.8 mm thick and packs a 6,500 mAh battery, supporting 100 W Huawei wired SuperCharge and 50 W Huawei wireless SuperCharge. It supports Tiantong satellite communication and BeiDou satellite image messaging, and is rated IP68 & IP69 for dust and water resistance. On the rear, it is equipped with a variable-aperture OIS main camera, a large-aperture periscope telephoto camera, and an ultra-wide macro camera—all using 50 MP RYYB sensors. The front camera is a 50 MP F2.0 ultra-light-gathering portrait camera. In addition, both the front and rear feature a 1.5 MP multispectral Red Maple original-color sensor, marking the first time a Red Maple sensor has been introduced on the front camera. The back cover uses a brocade fiber finish and comes in Vibrant Green, Versatile Purple, Zero White, and Phantom Night Black. Pricing starts at RMB 4,199.

HUAWEI nova 15 Pro also comes with a 6.84-inch display and the Kirin 9010S processor, paired with a 6,500 mAh battery and 100 W Huawei wired SuperCharge. It supports BeiDou satellite image messaging and carries an IP65 dust- and water-resistance rating. Both the front and rear cameras include Red Maple sensors. The rear camera setup consists of a 50 MP RYYB OIS main camera, a 12 MP RYYB OIS telephoto camera, and a 13 MP RYYB ultra-wide macro camera, while the front camera is a 50 MP F2.0 portrait camera. Color options match the Ultra model, with a starting price of RMB 3,499.

HUAWEI nova 15 is equipped with a 6.7-inch display and the Kirin 8020 processor, along with a 6,000 mAh battery. It supports 100 W wired SuperCharge, BeiDou satellite image messaging, and IP65 dust and water resistance. The rear camera system includes a 50 MP F1.9 main camera, a 12 MP RYYB OIS telephoto camera, and a Red Maple sensor, while the front camera is a 50 MP F2.4 portrait camera. Color options are the same as the nova 15 Pro, with prices starting at RMB 2,699. The nova 15 series officially goes on sale on December 25.

HUAWEI MatePad 11.5 (2026) features an 11.5-inch display. The standard version is powered by the Kirin T82B processor, while the PaperMatte Edition uses the Kirin T82 processor. It houses a 10,100 mAh battery. The PaperMatte Edition’s eye-care Cloud Clear Soft Light Display introduces a new nano magnetron optical coating technology, reducing screen reflectivity by 60% and eliminating 99% of ambient light interference, while also incorporating circularly polarized light technology. Available colors include Feather Sand Purple, Island Blue, Frost Silver, and Deep Space Gray. Pricing starts at RMB 1,799, with sales beginning on December 25.

The HUAWEI WATCH 10th Anniversary Edition is largely consistent with the HUAWEI WATCH 5. It features an exclusive colorway blending Celestial Blue and Polar White, and is available in 42 mm and 46 mm sizes. The watch is crafted from aerospace-grade titanium alloy and 904L steel, with “10 YEARS” engraved on the crown and strap. The HUAWEI WATCH 10th Anniversary Edition goes on sale on December 25, starting at RMB 2,799. Meanwhile, the HUAWEI WATCH GT 6 adds a new 41 mm Ice Snow Blue color option, launching on January 1, 2026, priced at RMB 1,488.

On the HUAWEI HarmonyOS Smart Home front, the Xiaoyi Assistant has been upgraded, and the new HUAWEI HarmonyOS Smart Home Hub X2 Pro has been introduced. New product lines include the Smart MINI Pro Sun–Moon–Star Diamond series, the Smart Switch Mondrian Moonlight series, the Oslo Mother-of-Pearl series, and the Mondrian Kintsugi series. Huawei also launched three tiers of pre-installed solutions—Standard, Professional, and Premium—along with three tiers of 24-hour rapid smart retrofitting solutions, as well as an entry-level smart installation package. Source

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NVIDIA begins sales of the RTX PRO 5000 72GB Blackwell graphics card

On December 19, NVIDIA announced the official launch of the RTX PRO 5000 72GB Blackwell graphics card. Compared with the initially released RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell featuring 48GB of VRAM, the new model increases memory capacity by 50%. NVIDIA said the 72GB version supports local training, fine-tuning, and prototyping of models with larger parameter sizes, giving AI developers greater flexibility to scale their systems according to budget and project requirements. Aside from memory capacity, the RTX PRO 5000 72GB Blackwell remains unchanged from the original version: it is still based on the GB202 GPU, with 14,080 CUDA cores (110 SMs), 2,064 TOPS of AI performance, a 300W power draw, and 1,344 GB/s of memory bandwidth. The only difference lies in the memory configuration—the original RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell uses 24 × 16Gb GDDR7 chips, while the new version upgrades to 24 × 24Gb GDDR7 chips. Source

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TCL launches the Note A1 tablet

TCL has launched the Note A1 tablet in overseas markets. It features an 11.5-inch TCL signature NxtPaper paper-like display with color support. The Note A1 weighs 500 g, measures 5.5 mm thick, and comes equipped with an eight-microphone array. The display includes anti-glare, anti-reflection, and anti-fingerprint treatments, offering a paper-like reading and writing experience. The tablet is positioned for productivity use, with its note-taking system providing AI-assisted templates, voice transcription, real-time translation, and AI-powered summaries. The Note A1 is set to launch on Kickstarter soon with a crowdfunding price of $419. Source

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EA mobile game Real Racing 3 to shut down on March 19, 2026

On December 19, EA announced that its mobile game Real Racing 3 will be shut down on March 19, 2026. The game has been officially removed from major app stores as of today, but players who have already downloaded it will still be able to continue playing until March 19, 2026. In-game purchases have been disabled, meaning players can no longer use real money to buy in-game currency or item packs; however, any unspent in-game currency already owned by players can still be used. Before the shutdown, the developers will release one final update, granting all players an Audi S1 e-tron quattro, a 2023 Rimac Nevera, and 1,000 gold as a “thank-you gift for player support.” Players who already own both vehicles will instead receive additional gold. Source

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NetEase Games’ Top Chase official servers announce shutdown

On December 17, Top Chase released an announcement regarding the shutdown of its NetEase (official) version. Due to adjustments in development and operation strategy, the game will cease operations at 10:00 on February 26, 2026. Starting from 10:00 on December 17, 2025, download access across all platforms will be closed, meaning players will no longer be able to download the game, and in-game purchases as well as new user registrations will be disabled. At 10:00 on February 26, 2026, the game’s servers will be shut down entirely, and the official NetEase website for the game will also be taken offline and become inaccessible. From the date of the shutdown announcement until 10:00 on February 26, 2026, any unused “Top Coins” remaining in existing players’ accounts can continue to be used. Source

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Porsche China confirms it will shut down all self-built charging stations

According to a December 22 report by Yicai, Porsche China has confirmed that its self-built charging network will gradually cease operations starting March 1, 2026, involving a total of around 200 charging stations. Porsche China stated that from March 1, 2026, it will orderly dismantle its Porsche Privileged Charging service facilities, after which it will shift toward deeper cooperation with leading charging network operators in the industry. This adjustment applies only to Porsche’s privileged charging scenarios; other charging options will continue to operate normally. These include charging stations installed at Porsche Centers (dealerships), Porsche Destination Charging stations, and third-party brand chargers integrated into the Porsche Charging Map, all of which will remain available. Source

Rumors You Can Just Glance At

NetEase’s Eggy Party announced on December 22 that, due to adjustments in its cooperative operations strategy with Xiaomi, the Xiaomi-channel version of the mobile game will cease operations on the Xiaomi platform at 15:00 on February 23, 2026. A character asset recovery service has been launched simultaneously. From 10:00 on December 22, 2025, downloads on the Xiaomi platform will be closed, and players will no longer be able to download the game; in-game purchases and new user registrations will also be suspended. At 15:00 on February 23, 2026, operations on the Xiaomi platform will officially end, and players will no longer be able to log in via Xiaomi channels. Source

According to internal notices originating from GameStop employees, Nintendo will no longer restock the Switch 2 Mario Kart World bundle. The bundle’s stock-keeping unit (SKU) has reached the end of its lifecycle and will not be produced again. The bundle is still currently available for purchase, and staff are advised to actively recommend it to customers. Compared with buying the console and the game separately, the bundle saves consumers an additional $29.99 and offers excellent value. Future restocks of Nintendo Switch 2 products will consist only of the base console. Source

On the evening of December 22, sexually explicit content appeared in multiple livestreams on the Kuaishou platform. Kuaishou responded that around 22:00 that night, the platform was attacked by gray- and black-market actors. Repairs are underway, and the incident has been reported to relevant authorities and the police. Kuaishou subsequently shut down its livestream section and has since fully restored normal operations. Source

Bloomberg reports that Baidu will partner with Uber and Lyft to conduct autonomous ride-hailing tests in the United Kingdom. Source

According to Reuters, sources familiar with the matter revealed that NVIDIA expects to ship H200 chips to China in mid-February, ahead of the Lunar New Year holiday, though the actual situation may change depending on government decisions and other factors. Source

The HTC Weather app ceased operations on December 18. The existing app and widgets will no longer receive updates, and users will need to switch to alternative products. Source

After pledging in October not to use generative AI in finished games, Battlefield 6 was found by players to be highly suspected of using generative AI to create decorative items in paid content packs, with clear errors visible in the depicted weapon designs. Source