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HONOR Robot Phone selected in TIME’s The Best Inventions of 2026

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  HONOR Robot Phone has been selected as one of TIME’s The Best Inventions of 2026 , recognising the device for its inno vative approach to smartphone design, AI interaction and mobile photography. Featured alongside other notable inno vations, including iPhone Duo, the HONOR Robot Phone brings a new dimension to smartphone photography by combining a robotics-inspired camera system with AI-powered interaction. Rather than keeping the camera fixed in place, the device features a 360-degree rotating gimbal that can move from the rear of the phone and follow subjects as they move, opening up new possibilities for capturing photos and videos. The concept is designed to make the camera feel more responsive and engaged with its surroundings. Through AI, the Robot Phone can track and interact with subjects, including the user when shooting in selfie mode, allowing the camera to move with the action rather than relying on a fixed perspective. This creates a more dynamic way to capture...
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Radio Control Cars, Blind Boxes and Family Games: Toys R Us Reveals the 2026 Hottest Toys for the Festive Season

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    Mystery collectables, miniature worlds, slime creations and virtual reality adventures are shaping festive wish lists as Toys R Us unveils its Top Toys for 2026, with something for every age, interest and budget. Pop-culture influences, surprise collectables, interactive technology and imaginative play are shaping children’s wish lists this year, with everything from K-Pop Demon Hunters and LEGO to miniature worlds, remote-control cars and family games reflecting the changing ways children play. Launched alongside Toys R Us’ 52-page festive catalogue, Geoffrey’s Toy Guide , the selection celebrates the many ways children experience the joy of play, from outdoor adventures and princess dress-up to pretend play, storytelling and shared family moments. With gifts ranging from pocket-money treats to showstopper gifts, the message this festive season is that play is the greatest gift of all, bringing families together, sparking imagination, and creating memories that last beyo...
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Why charging your EV goes much faster than you think

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  Many South Africans considering an EV stress about charging times. They still see them as a disruption rather than a quick stop at a filling station. But that is changing. In August, Zero Carbon Charge announced it would double the charging capacity at its two hubs on the N3, taking each from 360kW to as much as 720kW. The hubs had been open for three months. The upgrade was brought forward because more drivers were using them than the company had planned for. For several years the conversation about electric vehicles in South Africa has circled the same worry, whether the infrastructure would arrive. It is arriving and in places it is being outpaced. Which makes the practical question what you do with the half hour? A typical stop on a fast public charger runs to roughly half an hour, depending on the car. That is a grocery shop. A coffee with someone you have been meaning to see. A school pickup, or the emails you were going to answer in the queue anyway. On the N3 hubs it is...
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Miss South Africa 2026 finale set for 14 November at Sandton Convention Centre; tickets now on sale

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  Miss South Africa 2026 will be crowned on Saturday, 14 November 2026 at the Sandton Convention Centre in Johannesburg. Tickets for the finale are now on sale through Ticketpro, starting at R450. Tickets are available in four categories: Silver at R450, Gold at R600, VIP at R1,600 and VVIP at R2,000. Bookings can be made at Ticketpro. Entertainment personalities Kuhle Adams and Kat Sinivasan will host the official Miss South Africa 2026 red carpet, welcoming guests ahead of the finale. The red carpet opens at 16:00, with doors to the finale arena opening at 19:00. Admission is restricted to guests aged 18 and over. The first set of confirmed performers are the Ndlovu Youth Choir and JAZZWRLD, formerly known as Jazzworx, featuring Thukuthela. Their performances will bring together South African choral music and contemporary African sounds as twelve finalists take to the stage for the crowning of Miss South Africa 2026. This year’s production will unfold under the creative theme “Fr...
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South African Brandy Stands Proud at Home and Abroad

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  South African brandy is making its mark on the world stage, with local producers earning top honours at two prestigious spirits awards ceremonies in London and Cape Town within days of each other. At the International Spirits Challenge (ISC) in London, a South African producer claimed the coveted Brandy Producer of the Year trophy, alongside an impressive collection of medals. Back home, the 2026 Veritas Awards saw a resurgence in the brandy category, with 29 medals awarded – the highest total in recent years. “South African brandy continues to show that it belongs among the best in the world. The strong showing at both the Veritas Awards and the International Spirits Challenge reflects the skill, patience and passion of our producers, who are working with real consistency across every style,” says Christelle Reade-Jahn, director of the SA Brandy Foundation. “That this consistency has been sustained while the market continues to evolve is a testament to their resilience and commi...
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HONOR Introduces the New HONOR 600 Lite S: Build to last, powered to perform

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   A pioneering leap forward in everyday reliability, blending a dedicated AI button with outstanding water resistance and long-lasting battery performance. [Johannesburg, South Africa – 19 October 2026] Global leading AI device ecosystem company HONOR today is announcing the official launch of the HONOR 600 Lite S. Engineered to elevate the standard of advanced mobile technology, this groundbreaking device seamlessly integrates an ultra-high-capacity 7700mAh battery, a 108MP camera , and intuitive AI functionalities into a premium, all-weather powerhouse. The HONOR 600 Lite S is strategically positioned to meet the escalating consumer demand for highly durable, intelligent smartphones that deliver uncompromising performance. 7700mAh Battery Powered up Every Day. Addressing the critical consumer pain point of battery anxiety, the device houses a formidable 7700mAh[1] power unit . This sophisticated battery architecture not only provides multi-day usage on a single charge ...
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MTN Group presents 2026 Y’ello Care Awards to teams bringing healthcare closer to communities

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  MTN Group hosted its annual Ambassadors’ Appreciation Dinner in Sandton on  Thursday, welcoming South Africa’s Minister of Communications and Digital  Technologies, Solly Malatsi, together with ambassadors, high commissioners and  representatives of development institutions and international organisations from  across MTN’s markets.  During the evening, MTN presented the 2026 Y’ello Care Awards, honouring the  colleagues and teams who worked alongside health ministries, health workers and  communities during this year’s 21 Days of Y’ello Care.  Welcoming guests, MTN Group President and CEO Ralph Mupita said the Group’s  success has always been intertwined with that of the countries and communities it  serves.  “A year ago, I said the time was now for Africa to take charge of its own  socioeconomic progress. I believe that more firmly today,” said Mupita. “Progress is  built through partnership. For your partnership,...
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