Morning Brief

1. Xiaomi Holds New Product Launch
2. Photoshop Remove Tool Supports On-Device AI Models
3. UGREEN Launches New NAS DXP4800 GT
4. AMD Releases Multiple New Products
5. Hubsan Blackhawk 4 Drone Released
6. Creative Launches Sound Blaster AE-X Internal Sound Card

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Xiaomi Holds New Product Launch

On May 21, Xiaomi held its “All-in-One Ecosystem for People, Cars, and Home” product launch, unveiling the large-screen flagship smartphone Xiaomi 17 Max and the high-performance SUV Xiaomi YU7 GT, among other new products. The Xiaomi 17 Max, priced from ¥4,299 after national subsidies, is now available for pre-order and will officially go on sale at 10:00 AM on May 25; the YU7 GT starts at ¥389,900, with full reservations opening at 9:00 PM the same day, refundable if not locked in within three days.

The Xiaomi 17 Max focuses on battery life and imaging, featuring a 6.9-inch LTPO flat display with a peak brightness of 3,500 nits. The device houses an 8,000mAh Jinsha River battery with 16% silicon content and 894Wh/L energy density, supporting 100W wired and 50W wireless fast charging. It debuts Leica’s 200-megapixel main camera with a 1/1.4-inch large sensor, a periscope telephoto lens supporting 3x optical zoom, and is powered by the fifth-generation Snapdragon 8 Ultra chip. Available colors include White, Sky Blue, and Pixel Black.

The Xiaomi YU7 GT is equipped with the new-generation V8s EVO super motor, reaching a top speed of 28,000 rpm, maximum horsepower of 1,003 hp, peak power of 738 kW, 0–100 km/h acceleration in 2.92 seconds, and a top speed of 300 km/h. It features a 101.7kWh ternary lithium battery and a 897V silicon carbide high-voltage platform, with a CLTC range of 705 km and a 15-minute maximum recharge adding up to 570 km. Xiaomi founder Lei Jun announced on-site that the YU7 GT set a new Nürburgring SUV lap record of 7 minutes 22.755 seconds, 14 seconds faster than the previous record, becoming the fastest SUV in Nürburgring history.

The YU7 GT sports the Jiaolong chassis Master Edition with dual-valve CDC dampers, closed dual-chamber air springs, and an eLSD electronic limited-slip differential; the braking system uses carbon-ceramic discs with Akebono high-performance calipers, arranged six-piston front and four-piston rear, achieving a 100–0 km/h braking distance of 32.9 meters. Luxury features include standard four-seat massage, a smart dimming sunroof with 99.85% shading rate, and a 25-speaker audio system. The “fully loaded” version is priced at ¥429,900, with optional 24K gold carbon fiber badges and other accessories, offered in five colors including “Cherry Red.”Source

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Photoshop Remove Tool Supports On-Device AI Models

On May 20, Adobe released Photoshop 27.7, adding on-device AI model support for the Remove Tool. This reduces network dependence and alleviates privacy concerns from uploading image data. Users can choose between cloud-based models or on-device AI mode. According to Adobe’s official configuration requirements, running on-device AI mode on Mac requires at least 24 GB of memory and macOS Tahoe (version 26.4) or later. Devices that do not meet these hardware specifications will have the Device mode grayed out, forcing users to continue using the cloud version of the Remove Tool. Other improvements include integration of Photoshop desktop with the Firefly Inspiration Board, a unified account menu in the editing workspace, and expanded access to advanced generative AI features for more Creative Cloud subscribers. Eligible users now receive 100 generative credits per month (up from 25).Source

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UGREEN Launches New NAS DXP4800 GT

On May 21, UGREEN launched the previously teased NAS model DXP4800 GT. This model is based on the AMD Ryzen Embedded R2514 processor, featuring four 3.5″ drive bays (all SATA, two supporting U.2) and two M.2 2280 M-Key NVMe slots, priced from ¥2,681.1. The DXP4800 GT comes with 8GB or 6GB DDR4 memory (ECC supported), integrated 64GB flash, two 10GbE RJ45 ports, one USB-C 10Gbps, one USB-A 10Gbps, one USB-A 5Gbps, two USB-A 480Mbps, one HDMI 2.0 TMDS, and an SD 3.0 (UHS-I) card reader.

This NAS supports diverse applications, including Docker and virtual machines, with dual 10GbE ports capable of aggregation or bridging. It also features Photo Album 2.0 with intelligent classification, facial recognition, and semantic image search, and is the first NAS in the industry to embed the MiniMax large model. Source

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AMD Releases Multiple New Products

On May 21, AMD launched the Ryzen AI Max+ 400 PRO series APUs, with the flagship Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 495 set to debut on the next-generation Ryzen AI Halo platform, positioned as the core engine for local AI and high-performance computing. This processor features a 16-core, 32-thread design, a base frequency of 3.1GHz, a maximum boost up to 5GHz, and 80MB of high-speed cache, operating within a configurable TDP range of 45W to 120W to balance performance and power efficiency.

As is typical for the Max series APUs, the new 400 series dedicates significant chip area for the integrated GPU. The Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 495 houses a 40-CU GPU based on RDNA 3.5 architecture and an NPU based on XDNA 2, delivering 55 TOPS of AI performance for local large language model inference and various generative AI workloads. In addition to the flagship, AMD also released the Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 490 and Max+ PRO 485, with differentiated CPU cores and GPU units. The 490 and 485 models feature 12-core and 8-core designs respectively, with GPU CUs reduced from 40 to 32 and NPU AI performance at 50 TOPS, still meeting the requirements of next-generation AI PC platforms like Copilot+.Source

Alongside the new APUs, AMD introduced the Ryzen AI Halo local AI computing platform for developers and creators running large models on-premise, priced around $3,999. It supports up to 128GB of memory and comes preinstalled with a complete AI development and runtime environment, focusing on ready-to-use local AI solutions. Software support relies on AMD’s ROCm open compute platform, providing high-performance optimizations and compatibility with mainstream state-of-the-art models. The new Ryzen AI Development Center centralizes feature access, tools, and update management. AMD emphasizes that Ryzen AI Halo is currently the only local AI device specifically built for Microsoft desktop operating systems.

AMD also previewed the next-generation platform—a new version of Ryzen AI Halo based on the Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 495—expected to launch in Q3 2026.Source

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Hubsan Blackhawk 4 Drone Released

On May 21, Hubsan announced the new Blackhawk 4 drone passed civil aviation UOM RID compliance certification and revealed its specifications. The Blackhawk 4 is an aerial photography drone supporting 16km digital transmission, equipped with a fourth-generation three-axis brushless stabilized gimbal, offering Sport, Standard, and Cinematic flight modes, with a maximum takeoff altitude of 5,000 meters. It features a 48MP 1/1.3-inch CMOS sensor, supports 4K video capture, and has a rated flight time of 28 minutes.

Hubsan has not yet disclosed pricing; the previous Blackhawk 3 drone package (including two 5,000mAh batteries) was priced at ¥3,699. Source

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Creative Launches Sound Blaster AE-X Internal Sound Card

On May 21, Creative launched its new PCIe “Sound Blaster” card, the Sound Blaster AE-X, priced at ¥1,269.

This internal sound card features the ESS ES9039Q2M dual-channel DAC chip, offering 32-bit / 384kHz resolution, 130dB SNR, and support for 600Ω headphones, with S/PDIF optical input and output. The Sound Blaster AE-X integrates a flagship decoding chip, comes with an X-amp discrete headphone amplifier, supports the ASIO 2.3 API, and can directly decode DSD256 format. It includes Scout Mode for enhanced game awareness, AutoEQ headphone calibration presets, multiple gaming audio presets, and supports custom adjustments. Source

News Worth a Quick Look

• Recently, reports indicated that Beijing Lagou Network Technology Co., Ltd., the company behind the vertical Internet recruitment platform Lagou, entered bankruptcy review on April 29, 2026, and on May 15 was formally approved for bankruptcy reorganization, having voluntarily applied for its own bankruptcy. Lagou is now listed as a debtor with an enforcement target of over ¥240,000, and is also involved in a pending dispute regarding a UCloud technical service contract. Lagou’s official recruitment Weibo and WeChat accounts have been inactive for over a year, with the last post in March 2025. Lagou was founded in 2013 by Xu Dandan, reaching a peak with over 20,000 Internet companies onboard, and in 2017 received a $120 million investment from 51Job, which acquired a 60% controlling stake. After Xu Dandan’s departure in 2023, the company was fully taken over by 51Job. Source