China’s Huawei launches ‘world’s thinnest tablet’ and diamond smartwatch

Technology Latest gadgets get global unveiling in Bangkok as tech giant banks on Asian growth Huawei has enjoyed success with wearables, and its latest smartwatch lineup, unveiled in Bangkok on Thursday, included a $4,400 diamond-encrusted timepiece. (Photo by Ken Kobayashi) BANGKOK — Huawei Technologies unveiled a range of consumer products, including “the world’s thinnest tablet,” at a global launch on Thursday staged in Bangkok, as the Chinese tech giant increasingly sees Southeast Asia as its next growth engine.