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Honor launches its long-awaited Robot Phone and yes it can wiggle at you
Honor has opened pre-orders in China for its Robot Phone, a smartphone distinguished by a titanium, motorised pop-up camera gimbal that can rotate through 360 degrees and physically move to frame shots. The feature is intended to improve mobile photography and video, with subject tracking, gesture control and cinematic modes, while its animated movements give…
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OpenAI-backed Thrive Holdings raises $2B to bring AI to the enterprise
OpenAI-backed Thrive Holdings has raised $2 billion at a $12 billion valuation to acquire traditional service businesses and introduce AI into their day-to-day operations. The funding signals investor confidence in hands-on enterprise AI deployment, particularly through Thrive’s close relationship with OpenAI, which holds an ownership stake and has sent staff to help portfolio companies adopt…
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European Super Cup: Paris Saint-Germain v Aston Villa – live
Paris Saint-Germain face Aston Villa in the European Super Cup in Salzburg, with kick-off scheduled for 8pm BST. The match gives European champions PSG a chance to defend the trophy they won last year, while Villa seek another Super Cup success after their 1982 victory over Barcelona. Villa hand debuts to £38m midfielder João Gomes…
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Arc Raiders Frozen Trail update arrives 8 October amid Steam backlash
Embark Studios has announced that Arc Raiders’ Frozen Trail update will be released on 8 October, saying it is “time to expand” as the extraction shooter faces a marked downturn in player sentiment on Steam. The release matters because it comes amid pressure on the developer to broaden the game and respond to concerns from…
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Uber Freight reportedly investigating after hacking group claims data breach
Uber Freight is reportedly investigating a claimed cyberattack by the Helix hacking and extortion group. The company says its operations have not been affected and systems are functioning normally, but the incident matters because the attackers claim to have stolen potentially sensitive business data from a major logistics provider. Helix says it obtained mailboxes, cloud-storage…
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Discord ordered to suspend livestreams in Brazil
Brazil’s data protection authority has ordered Discord to suspend its livestreaming feature after a 13-year-old girl allegedly died by suicide following pressure from people in a private Discord server. The case has prompted scrutiny of Discord’s ability to protect minors and detect harmful activity during live broadcasts. The ANPD began its investigation on 7 August…
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Two hydrogen-burning engines powered this car to a new land speed record
JCB’s Hydromax has set a new land speed record for hydrogen-powered cars, reaching 406.320 mph at Utah’s Bonneville Salt Flats. The achievement demonstrates that hydrogen internal-combustion engines can deliver extreme performance, while supporting JCB’s effort to find lower-carbon alternatives to diesel for heavy machinery. The car used two heavily modified hydrogen engines producing 800 hp…
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2026’s Most Ambitious Fantasy Movie Officially Scores Sequel Update
Director Simon McQuoid says the future of the Mortal Kombat film series remains uncertain after Mortal Kombat II underperformed at the box office. He has not confirmed whether he would return for a third film, suggesting the sequel’s commercial results may affect any decision on continuing the franchise. Mortal Kombat II earned $129 million worldwide…
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How Google’s new Pixel 11 phones compare to last year’s models
Google has launched four Pixel 11 phones, with the standard Pixel 11 and Pro models receiving faster hardware, expanded AI tools and camera upgrades over last year’s Pixel 10 range. The changes matter chiefly for buyers considering an upgrade: prices have risen, but Google is pairing that increase with more base storage and features aimed…
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I’m more excited about smartphone colors than any actual new features in 2026
The article argues that smartphone colours have become more exciting than new features as handsets enter a mature, iterative phase. It highlights Google’s Pixel 11 range as an example, suggesting that bold finishes may help differentiate devices when performance improvements alone give existing owners little reason to upgrade. Google’s Pixel 11 Pro is offered in…