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Pro-Level Mobile Vlogging: Infinix Launches ZERO 40 Series with Front and Rear 4K ProStable Video Capabilities

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HONG KONG, Aug. 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Infinix, a trendy tech brand crafted for young consumers, has just introduced the newest models in its flagship ZERO 40 Series—the ZERO 40 5G and its 4G version. These models are the only smartphones in their class equipped with a 50MP Ultra-Wide camera, capable of up to 4K video recording on both the front and rear cameras, and featuring ProStable video capabilities. They are also the first to support seamless and efficient shooting with GoPro connectivity, through the Works with GoPro program. Combining superior camera performance with fashionable design, the new Infinix ZERO smartphones position themselves as the top choice for a vlogging-driven modern lifestyle.

“Developing the perfect camera and features for vlogging is one of the major trends in smartphone development today. With this in mind, we’ve created a flagship smartphone equipped with front and rear 4K 60FPS ProStable video recording. Our goal is to elevate smartphone video recording to pro-level quality, empowering everyone to become the cinematographer of their own life,” said Weiqi Nie, Product Director at Infinix.

ProStable Video Vlogging Capabilities

The Infinix ZERO 40 Series elevates vlogging with enhanced camera performance, comprehensive AI support, and connectivity with GoPro, allowing users to seamlessly shoot, edit, and share their content. The ZERO 40 5G features an impressive front-facing 50MP camera with 4K 60FPS Ultra-HD video capability. The rear camera provides 4K clarity, along with 108MP OIS for capturing intricate details. It also features a 120° Ultra-Wide lens with a 50MP sensor at a main camera level, marking the first time Infinix has used a 50MP Ultra-Wide angle lens. With ProStable video capabilities, it ensures stable image capture for both photos and videos. Whether taking selfies or recording videos, PDAF (Phase Detection AutoFocus) guarantees sharp, high-quality content every time. During recording, three microphones of ZERO 40 5G provide precise directional sound capture and effective noise reduction, delivering immersive stereophonic sound.

Vlog Mode makes vlog creation simple and enjoyable. Users can instantly create a vlog by tapping a button and following prompts. When working with multiple materials, they can choose from templates in the album, and the ZERO 40 Series will automatically detect highlights to craft an exceptional vlog with one tap. The one-tap share feature allows users to quickly post their finished vlogs to social platforms, ensuring that sharing life’s moments is as easy as possible.

Additionally, the phone’s integration with GoPro ensures simple operations and seamless connectivity with GoPro devices. The Infinix ZERO 40 Series offers a GoPro Mode that allows users to directly adjust GoPro device parameters. The phone can also serve as a monitor, enabling real-time observation and adjustment of GoPro footage.

The Infinix ZERO 40 Series excels in creative photography, offering preset modes for long exposures that encourage artistic shots. The series’ new RAW HDR solution, powered by AI, enhances colors and preserves details even in backlit settings. Its Zoom Flashlight allows for adjustable flash intensity, ensuring detailed low-light shots. The Super Night function captures vivid night scenes by restoring both highlights and shadows. Additionally, the ZERO 40 5G features portrait bokeh and spot functions that sharpen the subject while softly blurring the background, creating a cinematic effect.

Trendsetting Design for the Young Generation

As Infinix’s flagship smartphone, the ZERO 40 Series is designed to lead in style. Partnering with WGSN, a global trend forecasting authority, Infinix crafted three trendsetting colors for 2025: Violet Garden, Blossom Glow, and Misty Aqua. Violet Garden, the highlight for the ZERO 40 5G, features a velvet-like matte finish, while Blossom Glow and Misty Aqua showcase a Rock Sand Texture.

The design of the ZERO 40 Series back panel features the “Storyline” theme. Using a design language of separated lines, it creates different texture expressions within the same color tone, resulting in a visually layered aesthetic. This design symbolizes the richness of life and emotions perceived by the ZERO Series. The rear camera aesthetics are highlighted by a centrally positioned circular ring and a symmetrical design, offering a balanced and premium look. This is further enhanced by the Curved Cloud Step Ring, which contributes to a seamless, high-end effect.

The trend-driven design philosophy also extends to the device’s lightweight body and curvature details. The ZERO 40 5G weighs just 195g, while the 4G version is even lighter at 180g. The ZERO 40 5G is as thin as 7.9mm, and the 4G version is at 7.7mm. Their Ultra Slim 3D Curved Screen with a 55° golden curvature provides a comfortable grip and perfect hand feel, with a subtle curve for a more immersive screen experience.

Performance Upgrades for a Vibrant Lifestyle

The ZERO 40 5G’s flagship-grade 6.78-inch display boasts a remarkable 144Hz refresh rate, delivering an immersive viewing experience for any content. The ZERO 40 features a 120Hz refresh rate. The ZERO 40 Series’ 1500Hz Game Instantaneous Touch Sampling Rate provides precise touch response and immediate feedback, enhancing gaming control. The 10-bit AMOLED display offers 100% DCI-P3 color gamut and advanced calibration for exceptional color accuracy. The display has a peak brightness of 1300 nits, a 10,000,000:1 contrast ratio, and High Brightness Mode, ensuring clarity even in outdoor settings. Additionally, it includes an Eye-care Mode (TUV Rheinland Certified) to reduce visual fatigue from prolonged use. Protected by its Corning® Gorilla® Glass, the screen ensures durability and scratch resistance.

The ZERO 40 Series features advanced chipsets for a smooth user experience. The ZERO 40 5G is equipped with the D8200 Ultimate 5G Processor, supporting up to 512GB of storage and 24GB of extended RAM. The ZERO 40 4G version features the latest G100 processor, with up to 512GB of storage and 16GB of extended RAM. The ZERO 40 Series boasts a 5000mAh high-capacity battery with 45W wired fast charging, the ZERO 40 5G also supports 20W wireless fast charging. Infinix’s Extreme-Temp Tech ensures that the ZERO 40 Series can charge at 2.5W even at temperatures as low as -20 degrees Celsius, making it ideal for snowy environments.

The ZERO 40 Series also includes enhancements for better gaming and entertainment, and more accurate navigation. Super WiFi ensures smooth, stable connectivity during gaming, video calls, and online meetings. Enhanced positioning and navigation accuracy significantly elevate the travel experience.

Smart Living Starts with the ZERO 40

As one of the first smartphones integrate Google Gemini, the ZERO 40 Series introduces an AI Assistant that offers powerful features like script writing, translation, search, and summarization. The AI capabilities of the ZERO 40 Series extend further into daily life, enhancing both functionality and user experience. AI-generated wallpapers bring a touch of personalization, while AI audio noise reduction ensures crystal-clear call quality. JBL Joint Tuning optimizes the phone’s sound for an immersive audio experience. The AOD (Always On Display) feature conveniently shows time, weather, and other essential information when the phone is placed horizontally for charging, without requiring direct interaction. Additionally, the IR Remote Control allows seamless management of smart home appliances via Welife, and the NFC wallet securely stores all your cards, eliminating the need to carry physical ones.

The ZERO 40 Series supports upgrades to Android 16, allowing users to experience the latest features and user interface improvements brought by the newest Android version, keeping the phone fresh with long-term use. The ZERO 40 Series also supports up to 3 years of security patch updates, doing its utmost to ensure the safety of users.

Pricing & Availability:

Starting at $289, the Infinix ZERO 40 will be available in Misty Aqua, Blossom Glow, and Rock Black.

Starting at $399, the Infinix ZERO 40 5G will be available in Violet Garden, Moving Titanium, and Rock Black.

Pricing will vary by region, with details to be announced at regional launches.

About Infinix:

Founded in 2013, Infinix is a trendy tech brand crafted for young consumers. With a presence in over 70 countries and regions, Infinix delivers cutting-edge technology, stylish design, and outstanding performance. Our product lineup includes smartphones, TWS earbuds, smartwatches, laptops, and smart TVs. In 2023, Infinix was recognized in Kantar and Google’s top 50 Chinese Global Brand Builders Report and ranked sixth in Fast Company’s World’s Most Innovative Companies of 2024 in the Asia-Pacific sector. For more information, please visit: http://www.infinixmobility.com/

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Linktel Technologies Highlights Breakthrough 1.6T LPO Performance & Strong Market Pull at OCP 2026

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SAN JOSE, Calif., Oct. 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — At the recent 2026 OCP Global Summit, Linktel Technologies showcased its cutting-edge optical interconnect portfolios engineered specifically for next-generation AI computing networks. Among the heavy lineup, Linktel’s 1.6T Linear Pluggable Optics (LPO) solutions commanded immense industry attention, drawing heavy customer interest for their unprecedented energy efficiency, ultra-low latency, and supply-chain resilience.

Spotlight: 1.6T LPO Performance & High Customer Traction

AI data centers face immense scaling pressures, demanding higher bandwidth densities with tighter thermal and power budgets. Linktel’s 1.6T LPO solutions—highlighted by the 1.6T LPO 2DR4—delivered standout performance metrics that captured the spotlight at the summit:

Ultra-Low Power Consumption: Operates with power consumption as low as an impressive 10W, drastically mitigating data center cooling and power loads.Minimal Latency: Features a linear optics architecture that cuts down signal processing delays, making it a critical asset for high-performance AI scale-out fabrics.Enhanced Supply-Chain Resilience: Eliminating the optical DSP mitigates component choke points, ensuring robust scalability for mass deployments.Proven Interoperability: Following its breakthrough performance and multi-switch platform interoperability at the early September 2026 1.6T LPO-MSA Plugfest, Linktel has laid a solid foundation for the 200G-per-wavelength ecosystem.

Surging Market Interest

Throughout OCP 2026, Linktel’s live demonstrations of its 1.6T LPO, LRO, and FRO modules drew crowds of data center architects and industry partners. With volume production already in place, Linktel is fully equipped to meet the exploding market demand for energy-efficient, high-density 1.6T connectivity.

Overview of Other Innovations at OCP 2026

In addition to the heavily requested 1.6T LPO lineup, Linktel showcased two other major high-speed architectural pillars:

12.8T Liquid-Cooled XPO:Featured a live thermal demonstration integrating advanced liquid cooling to guarantee stable operations in high-density AI nodes.As a founding member of the XPO MSA, Linktel is actively scaling XPO series with FRO, LRO, and LPO variants for comprehensive scale-up, scale-out, and scale-across frameworks.6.4T/7.2T NPO Modules:Displayed with covers removed to reveal internal architectural designs supporting both ELS and ILS configurations.Combines compact high density with low power and low latency, backed by an established 6.4T/7.2T NPO roadmap.DMD Technology & Executive Presentation:Linktel Engineer Director Dr. Grace Zhang hosted a heavily attended Executive Session titled “Dispersion Managed Transceiver for Next-Gen AI Fabrics,” detailing cost-effective 800G (20km) and 1.6T (10km) solutions for OCS SuperPOD architectures, as well as the feasibility of 400G per lambda (3km).With its DMD product line already in volume production, Linktel actively calls upon ecosystem partners to join forces in collaborative development. To drive ecosystem maturity, Linktel is open to sharing its U.S.-filed patents, paving the way for industry-wide adoption and advancements in next-gen AI fabrics.

About Linktel Technologies

Linktel Technologies is a global leader in optical transceiver development and manufacturing, supplying high-speed optical I/O connectivity—including pluggable transceivers, optical engines, and ODM/JDM services.

For more information, visit www.linktel.com or follow Linktel Technologies on LinkedIn.

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Advanced Manufacturing in Focus: Smart Life and Robotics Take the Spotlight at 140th Canton Fair

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GUANGZHOU, China, Oct. 18, 2026 /CNW/ — Phase 1 of the 140th Canton Fair, themed “Advanced Manufacturing,” opened on October 15 and will run through October 19. As one of the event’s most closely watched sections, the Consumer Electronics and Information Products zone once again serves as a showcase for the latest achievements in China’s manufacturing and technology industries.

Smart Life Solutions Address an Aging and Globalized Market

A highlight of this section is the focus on smart living, which brings together smart solutions designed to support healthier, safer, and more independent lifestyles.

For example, wearable devices and continuous glucose monitoring systems enable convenient tracking of key health indicators such as heart rate and blood glucose levels. Meanwhile, wearable exoskeletons and other AI-powered devices support mobility training and functional recovery. For home and elderly care, companion robots, electric nursing beds and home-use hyperbaric oxygen chambers, offer a combination of daily care, wellness support and lifestyle assistance. All these solutions highlight a growing shift toward technology-enabled living, where health management, personal care, and independent living are becoming more accessible and connected.

Service Robots Demonstrate Expanding Real-World Applications

The Service Robot Zone remains one of the fair’s most popular attractions in this edition.

Among the crowd favorites is a humanoid robot standing roughly 70–80 centimeters tall. With its expressive movements and playful appearance, the robot draws constant attention as it dances, approaches visitors and occasionally performs flips to the delight of onlookers. Behind the product is a company that has overcome key challenges in compact joint modules and modular humanoid robot development. Its independently developed high-power-density joints deliver remarkable agility and explosive movement, while modular architecture provides flexibility for a wide range of future applications.

More broadly, the Service Robot Zone features exhibits spanning a wide range of application areas, including embodied intelligence, specialized operations, urban services, and smart living. Full-size humanoid robots, dexterous hands with multimodal sensing capabilities and wheeled robots highlight the latest advances in artificial intelligence, perception technologies and motion control. For demanding industrial and emergency environments, exhibitors are presenting robotic inspection systems, live-line maintenance robots and underwater propulsion robots designed to improve safety and operational efficiency.

The commercial services sector is also well represented through reception robots, façade-cleaning robots and fully automated coffee kiosks, while everyday life applications include wearable exoskeletons, robotic lawn mowers and educational robots for home use. Together, these exhibits demonstrate how China’s robotics industry is accelerating its transition from technological innovation to large-scale commercialization.

As the 140th Canton Fair gets underway, the showcased innovations highlight China’s growing strength in advanced manufacturing, turning cutting-edge technologies into practical, market-ready solutions for global customers.

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October 2026 Global Sources Hong Kong Shows Phase II Opens Today

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Asia’s first dedicated B2B Pre-Owned Mobile Devices focus pavilion 
Tencent Brings AI Ecosystem Products to the Show

HONG KONG, Oct. 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Phase II of the October 2026 Global Sources Hong Kong Shows opened today at AsiaWorld-Expo, running from October 18 to 21. The four-day event focuses on four core tracks — mobile electronics, smart home security and appliances, lifestyle electronics, and sports and outdoor — bringing together more than 2,100 quality Asian suppliers across more than 4,000 booths, showcasing approximately 160,000 new products including mobile devices, smart wearables, AR/VR, smart home, energy storage and charging, personal health care, pet products, and sports and outdoor equipment.

John Kao, Vice President of Hong Kong Shows & Overseas Shows at Global Sources, said: “Hong Kong possesses a regulatory framework aligned with international standards, efficient intellectual property protection, and proximity to the Greater Bay Area’s manufacturing heartland — enabling it to meet buyers’ dual demands for compliance and efficiency. Buyers no longer need to travel to multiple locations: right here in Hong Kong, they can assess Asian manufacturing supply, complete compliance reviews, and place orders — all in a single visit. The trust established between buyers and sellers on site is often difficult to achieve through months of email exchanges. We aim to continuously strengthen Hong Kong’s role as an international trade hub, enabling genuinely capable suppliers and serious buyers to connect efficiently on this platform.”

Asia’s First B2B Phone Trade Focus Pavilion Officially Debuts

Hong Kong has long been an important transit hub for the global second-hand phone trade. According to IDC data, global used smartphone shipments reached 225.7 million units in 2024 and are projected to maintain a compound annual growth rate of 4.9% through 2029. While the market continues to expand, compliant distribution capability remains the key threshold for entering this space.

For the first time, the show has partnered with the Hong Kong International Communications Electronic Chamber (HKICEC) to unveil the “HKICEC Global Mobile Exchange Pavilion,” Asia’s first dedicated B2B pavilion for Pre-Owned Mobile Devices. The pavilion brings together nearly 60 leading companies from Chinese Mainland, Hong Kong SAR, India, Japan, the United Arab Emirates, the United States, the United Kingdom, and beyond — including Zhuan Zhuan, ATRenew, US Mobile Phones Inc., Belong Inc., and ecoATM LLC — exhibits and services span new mobile devices, professionally tested and data-sanitized refurbished smart devices compliant with EU WEEE standards, intelligent testing technologies, recycling solutions, and compliant export services. The pavilion offers buyers from Europe, North America, and Southeast Asia a trusted and comprehensive sourcing platform, creating a green trade corridor that connects Chinese Mainland’s manufacturing strengths, Hong Kong SAR’s international platform, and global markets.

Tencent AI Makes Show Debut; AI Mass Production Enters the Delivery Phase

The product selection logic for AI products has undergone a marked shift in the second half of the year. The focus has moved entirely from “What new AI products are available?” to deployment capability and delivery efficiency — no longer chasing feature gimmicks alone, buyers place greater emphasis on whether products can effectively address real needs and ship reliably on schedule. Suppliers’ overall fulfillment capability has surpassed mere product highlights to become the primary assessment criterion in sourcing decisions. The Phase II “AI+ Theme Zone” features over 1,200 booths spanning seven segments: AI terminal devices, AI wearables, AI glasses, AI toys, AI pet products, AI personal health devices, and AI-integrated products, showcasing suppliers’ proven ability to move from concept to mass production. The zone also extends to lifestyle electronics including wearable electronics, smart pet products, personal care and beauty tech, sports, outdoor and fitness tech, gifts, and smart living, covering a wide range of real-world application scenarios.

Tencent joins forces with its ecosystem partners to exhibit under the theme “AI-Empowered Business Growth,” showcasing Tencent’s AI office assistant WorkBuddy alongside enterprise-grade AI solutions from ecosystem partners, including the AI-powered business growth tool Buda.im and Busabase. Running concurrently with the fair, the “AI Agent Summit” brings together over 100 industry, investment and technology leaders to explore how AI Agents are moving beyond demos into real-world deployment and revenue generation, with in-depth discussions on commercialisation pathways, industry standardisation and emerging opportunities across the AI Agent ecosystem. In addition, the show has partnered with the Taiwan Electrical and Electronic Manufacturers’ Association (TEEMA) to launch a Taiwan AI Supply Chain Theme Pavilion, showcasing the region’s established industrial cluster strengths in AI modules, components, and contract manufacturing.

Vietnamese Manufacturing and Mobile Accessories Take Center Stage; Diverse Sourcing Zones Debut

Phase II features a dedicated “Vietnam Sourcing Fair” zone, bringing together approximately 50 Vietnamese manufacturers with mature export capabilities, covering three product categories: fashion products and apparel, home and kitchenware, and gifts and packaging. For buyers seeking to diversify sourcing risks, the zone enables them to simultaneously access China’s main supply chain and Vietnam’s emerging production capacity at the same show, and negotiate directly face-to-face with Vietnamese factories.

With new-generation flagship smartphones from major brands hitting the market, demand for compatible mobile accessories is ramping up. The show floor features over 2,000 mobile-accessory booths showcasing new offerings including phone cases, charging gear, stands, and data cables, providing global buyers with an extensive range of options. The event also hosts the “Global Buyer’s Top Picks” creative phone-case contest to identify case designs with strong market potential.

The concurrent Hong Kong Security Tech Show, supported by the China Chamber of Commerce for Import and Export of Machinery and Electronic Products (CCCME), showcases products and solutions spanning security surveillance, smart access control, and cybersecurity.

Best of Innovation Awards Recognize Outstanding Products; Global New Product Launches Converge in Hong Kong

The Phase II Best of Innovation Awards focus on products across mobile electronics, smart home, security and appliances, lifestyle electronics, and sports and outdoor categories, with judging criteria emphasizing practicality, cost-effectiveness, technological maturity, and market relevance — identifying innovative products with genuine commercial deployment potential. Phase II also introduces a dedicated “AI Innovation Award” to recognize exhibits with outstanding applications of AI technology. The awards program continues its partnership with the internationally renowned European Product Design Award (EPDA)™ to present the “Best Product Design Award,” honoring products that combine innovative thinking with exceptional design. The show also serves as the preferred launch platform for multiple exhibitors’ annual new products, featuring heavyweight global and Asia premieres that further consolidate Hong Kong’s position as the world’s premier stage for consumer electronics product debuts.

About Global Sources

Global Sources is an internationally recognized multi-channel trade platform, connecting Asia with the world for 55 years. The company has been dedicated to facilitating global trade by connecting verified suppliers with qualified buyers worldwide. To date, it has successfully served more than 14 million registered buyers and users globally, providing efficient and convenient trade solutions.

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