Morning Brief

1. Xiaomi launches multiple new products
2. MiniMax releases MiniMax-M2.7 model
3. Google Stitch introduces “vibe design” concept
4. Philips unveils new Moving Sound series
5. Sina Cloud announces permanent shutdown on September 16
6. ASUS launches ExpertCenter PN55 mini PC
7. LG introduces two ultrawide monitors
8. News Worth a Quick Look

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Xiaomi launches multiple new products

On March 19, Xiaomi unveiled the new-generation SU7, the latest Xiaomi Laptop Pro 14, and the Xiaomi Watch S5.

The new-generation SU7, as the first major facelift of the model, brings comprehensive upgrades in design, performance, intelligence, and safety. It introduces new color options and premium configurations, and is equipped with an upgraded V6s Plus motor and a silicon carbide high-voltage platform. The Max version accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 3.08 seconds, reaches a top speed of 265 km/h, and offers a maximum CLTC range of 902 km. The vehicle also comes standard with LiDAR, NVIDIA Thor chip, and Xiaomi HAD advanced driver assistance system, supporting large-model-driven intelligent driving capabilities. Pricing across the lineup has increased by RMB 4,000 compared to the previous generation, with a starting price of RMB 219,900.

The Xiaomi Laptop Pro 14, released alongside, focuses on a balance of portability and high performance. It weighs approximately 1.08 kg, can be configured with up to an Intel Core Ultra X7 358H processor, features a 3.1K OLED touchscreen, and offers up to around 19.8 hours of battery life, starting at RMB 8,499. The Xiaomi Watch S5 is positioned as a long-battery-life sports smartwatch, featuring a stainless steel body and AMOLED display, supporting dual-frequency GNSS, health tracking, and up to 21 days of battery life. It also integrates deeply with Xiaomi vehicles, with a starting price of RMB 1,199. Source

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MiniMax releases MiniMax-M2.7 model

On March 18, MiniMax announced the launch of its flagship agent model, MiniMax-M2.7. The model focuses on enabling recursive self-iteration. According to MiniMax, it “builds an autonomous evolving Agent Harness system that allows the model to deeply participate in its own training, optimization, and reinforcement learning processes.”

Test results show that the model performs strongly in engineering development and professional productivity tasks. For example, it achieved 56.22% on the SWE-Pro benchmark, 55.6% on VIBE-Pro, and 57.0% on Terminal Bench 2.

In terms of specifications, MiniMax-M2.7 supports up to a 204.8K context window, making it suitable for handling large codebases and long-chain conversational tasks. The standard version delivers output speeds of 60 tokens per second, while the highspeed version increases output to 100 tokens per second without compromising performance.

In pricing, MiniMax-M2.7 costs RMB 2.1 per million input tokens, RMB 8.4 per million output tokens, RMB 0.42 per million cached reads, and RMB 2.625 per million cached writes. The MiniMax-M2.7-highspeed version is priced at RMB 4.2 per million input tokens, RMB 16.8 per million output tokens, with the same caching costs as the standard version. Source

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Google Stitch introduces “vibe design” concept

On March 18, Google announced an update to its UI design tool Stitch, introducing a new design philosophy called “vibe design.” The update includes a redesigned user interface and adds a native AI-powered infinite canvas that supports multiple context types such as images, text, and code, providing greater flexibility from early ideation to final prototyping.

AI can not only generate new pages by “interviewing” users but also offer real-time design evaluations and adjust outputs dynamically based on prompts such as “give me three menu options” or “show this screen in different color palettes.” Google stated that with the addition of the Design Agent and Agent Manager, the system can analyze the entire project lifecycle, perform logical reasoning, and track multiple parallel creative workflows. Users can also assign specific tasks directly on the canvas to collaboratively tackle more complex design challenges.

Additionally, Stitch now supports one-click extraction of design systems from any URL. To improve cross-platform compatibility, it introduces a DESIGN.md format for agents, enabling users to synchronize design rules and commonly used tools, and to import, export, or reuse designs across different Stitch projects.

Google also emphasized that developers can now integrate external AI tools such as Cursor, Antigravity, or Gemini CLI into their projects via the Stitch MCP server and SDK, further expanding Stitch’s application scenarios. Source

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Philips unveils new Moving Sound series

On March 18, Philips officially introduced the new Moving Sound series. The lineup adopts high-saturation color schemes popular in the 1980s, giving it a distinctly retro design style.

The series includes two wireless speakers, both supporting Bluetooth 5.5 and Auracast, featuring IP67 protection and up to approximately 24 hours of battery life. They are equipped with neon-colored buttons and multi-color LED lighting effects. Both models feature color displays that simulate cassette tape animations while showing playback information. The Tube model delivers 140W output, equipped with dual woofers, dual tweeters, and passive radiators, emphasizing bass performance. The Roller model offers 60W output, with a smaller form factor focused on portability.

The lineup also includes two headphone products. The Ringo Duo is a lightweight over-ear headphone inspired by classic Walkman-style designs, featuring a metal headband and supporting both Bluetooth and USB-C connections, with up to 26 hours of battery life. The Buds true wireless earbuds feature a six-microphone system for active noise cancellation and call pickup. With ANC turned off, they offer up to 42 hours of battery life with the charging case. The case is relatively large and includes a display capable of showing animations. Source

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Sina Cloud announces permanent shutdown on September 16

On March 16, Sina Cloud announced on its official website that, due to business adjustments, the platform will be shut down at 24:00 on September 16, 2026, with all services permanently terminated. According to the announcement, from now until September 16, 2026, Sina Cloud will stop new user registrations, new service activations, and cloud credit top-ups. During this period, any remaining cloud credits and points in user accounts can still be used normally.

For users with active services, the company advises completing service migration, data export, backup, and account cleanup before September 16, 2026. After that date, all platform services will cease, and users must make the necessary preparations in advance. Source

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ASUS launches ExpertCenter PN55 mini PC

On March 18, ASUS officially introduced the ExpertCenter PN55 mini PC. The device is powered by AMD’s Gorgon Point processors, offering multiple configurations ranging from consumer-grade Ryzen AI 5 430 to Ryzen AI 9 HX 470, as well as business-oriented Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 and Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440 options.

The PN55 measures 130 × 130 × 34 mm and weighs just 530 grams. Internally, it provides two DDR5-5600 SO-DIMM memory slots, two M.2 2280 PCIe Gen4 ×4 NVMe SSD slots, and includes a wireless network card.

In terms of external I/O, the front panel includes two USB-A ports, one USB-C port (all supporting 10 Gbps), and a 3.5 mm combo audio jack. The rear panel features one full-function USB-C (40 Gbps), one USB-A (10 Gbps), one USB-A (480 Mbps), one HDMI 2.1 FRL, two DisplayPort 1.4 ports, and two 2.5 GbE RJ45 Ethernet ports.

Additionally, the side of the device includes a Kensington lock slot, while the top integrates a Windows Hello fingerprint sensor. Source

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LG introduces two ultrawide monitors

On March 18, LG introduced two new monitors: the 34U640B-B and 34U620B-B. Both models feature 34-inch 1800R curved VA panels with a UWQHD resolution of 3440 × 1440 and a 144 Hz refresh rate.

Both displays offer a 5 ms response time, 300 nits brightness, a 4000:1 contrast ratio, and cover 99% of the sRGB color gamut. They also support HDR10, variable refresh rate (VRR), and adaptive sync technology. Additionally, both monitors include low blue light and flicker-free eye-care features, with stands that support height adjustment and tilt.

The main difference lies in connectivity. In addition to the two HDMI ports and one DisplayPort found on the 34U620B-B, the 34U640B-B also includes a full-function USB-C port with 65W Power Delivery and two USB-A 5 Gbps ports. Source

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News Worth a Quick Look

• Brazil’s antitrust regulator CADE has intensified its investigation into Apple’s restrictions on iPhone NFC functionality and has issued a formal notice requiring the company to provide details on its fee structure, technical requirements, and developer agreements. Apple has been asked to respond by March 30. Previously, Brazil’s central bank and banking associations filed complaints alleging that Apple’s limitations on third-party access to iPhone NFC may constitute unfair competition. Apple has argued that its market share in Brazil’s smartphone market is only around 10%, and stated that it has opened NFC access to third parties since 2024, maintaining that its service fees do not violate local laws. The company also emphasized that Brazil’s payments market remains highly competitive and that Apple Pay does not exclude competitors. However, regulators have not accepted this explanation. The investigation also involves Brazil’s mainstream payment system PIX, with Apple’s refusal to support its contactless payment protocol becoming a key point of controversy. Source