Xiaomi is set to launch its first tablet, the Pad 9 Pro Max, on 7 September, featuring the groundbreaking in-house designed Xring O3 processor.

• The Pad 9 Pro Max is the first device to run the Xring O3, a 3nm processor with 24 billion transistors and a claimed AnTuTu score of 5.22 million.
• Xiaomi, the tech giant, is unveiling the tablet alongside the Xiaomi 18 Fold and three Sky Nomad SUVs.
• The tablet boasts a 13.3-inch screen and will run PC-level applications on HyperOS 4, with reports suggesting a battery exceeding 10,000mAh and 120W wired charging.

Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) has finally launched the Range Rover Electric, its first all-electric vehicle for the iconic model, but it arrives years behind competitors, particularly from China.

• The Range Rover Electric is priced at approximately KES 18.2 million in Kenya, before duties.
• Despite a large 118.5 kWh battery, its estimated range of 333 miles (536 km) falls short compared to newer Chinese EVs.
• JLR faced significant delays, including a cyberattack in August 2025, pushing the launch from an initial 2024 target to October 2026.

Nvidia has announced that its first RTX Spark Windows PCs will ship in October, featuring its new Arm-based processor with integrated Blackwell GPUs.

• The initial configurations of the N1X chip will include options with up to a 20-core CPU and a 6,144 CUDA core GPU, supporting up to 128GB of unified memory.
• Key organizations involved include Nvidia, which designed the chip, and MediaTek, which designed the CPU.
• This launch marks Nvidia's entry into the Windows PC processor market, with Lenovo and Acer among the first manufacturers to release devices.